Living In The Philippines | Things That Shocked Me 🇵🇭

0:00 I Wasn't Expecting To See This Living In The Philippines
0:54 Open People In The Philippines
2:16 Never Let This Change You
2:51 Humble Cool People
3:21 People Follow Driving Rules In Cebu City (Feel free to disagree lol)
4:27 Cool Things I Didn't Expect To See Everywhere
5:30 The Eyes Are Always On You Living In Cebu City Philippines
6:00 Safety In The Philippines
6:28 Police In The Philippines Seem Cool/Helping
7:51 Filipinos Are The Best In The World At This
8:54 Respectable Life In The Philippines
9:45 People Are Interested In This...
10:36 I Went To a Religous Event In The Philippines

[@lavista4u]

your observational skills are next level, it took me few years to figure out the things you mentioned correctly in couple of weeks. Its all true, Filipinos are the best singers and dancers in the world, Filipinos self criticize their own driving skills a lot but they drive very well, they are very hard working, friendly and give their life for the family and take care of the elderly, the cops are friendly too. Despite gut wrenching poverty, you won't see people stabbing each other in the back or violence. The whole of Philippines is an enigma compared to rest of the world.

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you🙏 and it really is, filipino people are very underrated, we have much to learn from them

[@iggyblitz8739]

Oh there is violence, just be aware it can get ugly with certain Filipinos, don't be fooled by all the smiles, having said that if you're a pretty respectful, savvy and street smart person you're unlikely to have trouble.

[@JoshMcDonalds-dp6bp]

Really? I haven't heard of that in years. But it's common sense that we shouldn't be arrogant in a foreign country.

[@mornmorn]

As a filipino living overseas, I appreciate filipino culture more now. The fiestas, the festivals, the views. No wonder not a lot of us go to therapy, singing in itself is some sort of therapy and it's perfectly acceptable to sing anywhere.

[@BushidoNomad]

I could see that bro

[@ninadeguzman9702]

And I so agree. No therapies needed for people who are generally happy. Peace!!!! Watching from CA, USA.

[@JuvelynBacalso-du7fz]

That's true for filipinos,we work for our family and if we have friends and neighbors needed help, that's automatic,we help. Coz we don't want other people prolong its hardship,we know how it was to be in a hard situation so why not help one another and spread love and kindness.What you give to the universe it would always comes back.

[@BushidoNomad]

Honorable Way to live 🙏

[@luzvismindumalaganjr.1988]

There is a deep reason why filipinos curious about foreigner because it's part of our culture to know the person new to our place..we are so connected with one another in a community specially in provinces and mostly we are relatives living in one community. be thankful if one ask you because this will help you keep safe in our country PHILIPPINES.. be friendly and respect..

[@wildmonkeyhunter6631]

Be thankful...sheesh. Few Filipinos want to know information so they can take advantage or rob you later. Respect is earned not given. By the way, I am a dual citizen.

[@mariahscott-cornel1071]

regardless you put down your own punoy race . you will be never become whatever your are now. respect your own roots. you probably in USA or CANADA taking for granted on social welfare and food stamps

[@NPRNTVChannel]

Filipinos are what we are, friendly, always happy despite of everything, respect our seniors and above all family oriented. That’s one reason why Filipinos are scattered the world over as OFWs and immigrants. Whose main purpose just to help their families behind. Watching from California.

[@marichuarmodia2375]

That Is how Pilipino very friendly and hospitality people and they help to others then they invite you to come and wt inside the house and the laughing and singing and happy people as long you respect the Pilipino and happy in life and be contented what we have even hard life but still always keeping smile

[@elanneyamoto4976]

We Filipinos are the happiest and friendly people in the world no matter what kind of life we have.Very family oriented. Our culture is the Best of the best.I'm proud being a filipino.

[@user-ol6bw4kk3l]

Thank you for appreciating Philippines people . 😘.. enjoy in our place. God bless

[@BushidoNomad]

God bless!!

[@garrydye2394]

I live in Baguio with my Filipina wife...I'm American. I love the Philippines and the Filipino(a) people but I see things through the lens of a foreigner. Its a different country if your a Filipino. Next time your in a restaurant and the staff is catering to you...look over and see if the Filipino guy can even get anyone to come over and fill up his coffee cup.

[@MrWackydoodles]

karaoke singing should be a sport in the Olympics 🥇😅 Filipino guy here, your observations are on point except the driving part. Pinoys are notorious for disobeying traffic laws, lot of them would even counterflow and they dont stop to give way to pedestrians. But everything else you said is correct 👍

[@BushidoNomad]

Hahah thank you bro yeah no one would beat the Philippines 😅😅

[@BushidoNomad]

What things suprised you about the philippines? Thank you everyone!

[@Rebewfloda]

Lost a lot of 💰 sins 24 years🎉🎉🎉

[@nomadpack4050]

Filipino time 😂 Queueing, annoyingly being a westerner in philippines its easy to get annoyed with some things since we're so use to most things running smoothly like queues and getting the correct and relevant information when we need it, I recently enquired about something then travelling 15hrs on a bus just to find out the information was wrong and ruined my day 😢 wasted the time and money on the journey for nothing 🥺🤦‍♂️ it happens alot here 😂 it was very annoying this time because of the time and money i put into it but it was a beautiful scenic ride. The people are amazing and the culture too, I love it here but it does take some getting use to in some areas of the culture. Such a beautiful country and hospitality here is amazing everywhere you go people greet you, laughing and smiling being friendly and trying to be helpful

[@yan952]

Sto. Nino or the Holy Child is the Patron Saint in Cebu. This month of january is the festival month to celebrate Sinulog wherein people of different lifestyles, praise the Holy child for the abundance and protection and guidance being showered to all cebuanos. Hope to see you enjoying this coming sinulog street dancing few days from now. Stay safe always and enjoy the company of the filipinos.

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you friend 🙏🙏

[@yunaslovers]

Thank you for your positive observations. Filipinos are deep christians. Filipinos are God-centered.. obedience and faith is the key here. Cebuanos, in particular, are more spiritual.. we put or do things considering God first. That is the reason 1. why the friendliness ( God gave inner peace) why the 2. humbleness( following the footsteps of Christ) 3. why the adversity resiliency (God given wisdom and understanding) Family is important for Filipinos. We see family as our belongingness and most specially strength in times of struggles. Family is love.

[@carloestrada5974]

Thanks for appreciating the Philippines, it’s nice to hear those kind words about the Philippines from a foreigner. God bless you

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you God bless you 🙏

[@ugmangdamlag7328]

New subscriber here from Canada!👍🇵🇭❤️🙏

[@BushidoNomad]

Nice to have you 🙏🙏🙏

[@PerlaCarmona-wb6ds]

Filipino, happiest people in the world.

[@BushidoNomad]

Without a doubt 🙏🙏

[@VeganV5912]

@@BushidoNomad I don’t hurt animals. 10 years vegan. I’m bigger and stronger and fitter on the plant based diet, and I don’t go to the gym. I’m not a killer. I don’t hurt the weak. I’m better than that. Proud ✅egan !! ✅❤️💪😬👱🏼‍♂️👩🏽🦍👍.

[@gawainedelosreyes8937]

Such keen observations😮😊! Keep that up man.😊

[@BushidoNomad]

Thak you bro!!

[@Tommytranwildchild]

Its harder jail sentences for harder drugs crimes. Thats why low crime rate. Stay safe bro

[@user-xr4kp4se1u]

We proud uw we jave country Philippines respectfull hamble kindness and good personalty loving and happiness alwayw smiling ❤❤what ever kind of life we have poor or rich we same we qceptable peoples soecialy foreign🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😇🙏

[@onalonan]

Great video as always!!! 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you bro, back to thailand in February 🙏🙏

[@onalonan]

Just 10+ days bro LOL Hope you have fun with the Philippines people there😊🙏💕💕

[@rosariolarion9319]

Your positive comments are very uplifting. Filipino people majority are resilient, hospitable, humble, respectful, kind, happy, caring and loving.

[@ninadeguzman9702]

I love all the things you have said about our culture. Thank you so much for depicting perfectly of who we are, how we live and our lifestyles. We are a welcoming people. We love picking up stories to have lessons in life. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Watching from California.

[@danielito3766]

Im new subscriber and shared your video to 300 people

[@tootsmichelena6343]

Your observations are spot on. What I really love about Filipinos is being happy even when life is hard. Singing is proof of that. Singing people are happy people. Enjoy life and be safe always. God bless!

[@BushidoNomad]

I appreciate that brother God bless!

[@IntegralLifestyleDesign]

I’m also in Cebu right now. It’s an amazing place!

[@BushidoNomad]

Nice bro, liking it more day by day

[@gutsglory3625]

where in cebu have you been?

[@edwardgriffin6042]

IMHO, traffic is horrendous everywhere I have been here except Subic Bay; they drive safely. It’s the only place I would dream of ever driving here. In Manila, Angeles City and parts of Bohol, there is no right-of-way; drive at your own risk.

[@raymond-qz6ld]

Absurd story telling.

[@sprikitik9719]

And it’s in the rest of the Philippines, only Subic Bay is different since it’s still pretty much influenced the US and the ex mayor is half American and is very strict and very clean and he wants discipline to be normal, he went on to became a senator and he still very disciplined and organized towards his office then and even the employees.

[@myrnamonserrat5795]

Thank you so much for the beautiful compliments about Filipinos.. GODBLESS 🙏🙏🙏😊

[@BushidoNomad]

God bless 🙏🙏

[@ginamoises3180]

New subscriber here I'm a Filipino Mabuhay!!! Watching in another side of the world st.petersburg..good luck bro looking forward for your more videos in my place the Philippines thank you so much

[@JS-ew5rf]

Sounds like a cool place

[@teodyvalles2481]

New subscriber here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

[@Smalltummywonderful]

What mall were you at? It looks like that you had quite a bit of fun, salamat po and salamat gid for the cool video. Great video and great job 👍

[@BushidoNomad]

That was Ayala mall amigo 🙏🙏

[@Smalltummywonderful]

@@BushidoNomad Ayala Mall, I will be sure to remember that. Idk, why it looks like the place is in Iloilo City that is if it is not too much information. Thank you, salamat po and salamat gid amigo arigato tomodachi 🙏

[@MrSad05]

I went back to the Philippines after 2 decades, and I was very surprised about everything. Much crowded, polluted, a lot of changes. The place we're I grew up in is totally different .

[@rowenasangil8483]

New Subscriber from japan 🇵🇭💕

[@joalmeda2687]

Thank you❤

[@nidaguantero2500]

Enjoy

[@cecilroldan280]

❤welcome here in the Philippines

[@user-oi3mz8gs2c]

People here are awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@BushidoNomad]

Factttt

[@danielito3766]

Mabuhay and welcome to the ❤PHILIPPINES. I HOPE TO MEET YOU. IM BASE IN LOS ANGELES

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you brother enjoy LA🙏🙏

[@SmilingBoxer-cp2ue]

God bless you and mabuhaykayo !

[@BushidoNomad]

God bless!

[@natashaemperial3334]

New subscriber here from Phil . Love your reaction

[@BushidoNomad]

Daghang salamat 🙏🙏

[@chellefighterbasalo7506]

New subscriber here,,,😊

[@sprikitik9719]

Nice one hearing the words like we say it and heard u from Colombia. Coz u live in a very local area but for middle class and rich subdivisions, they’re not as observant as u are. Usually they mind their own business.

[@Positivevibes6238]

Hello Sir,new subs here.Welcome to our country.Godbless you.🙏🏻

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you God bless!

[@cowboykiller1969]

Thank you Brother Godbless

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you bro God bless!

[@gandakho7562]

hello i think you are new.. welcome to the philippines

[@violetaaming3675]

New subscriber here February 13 , 2024 . OFW here in QATAR from PHILIPPINES.

[@yunaslovers]

That expressive thing is a trend in Philippines and we call it a "tag line" or funny quotes

[@rowenasangil8483]

New subscriber from japan but I’m Filipino 🇵🇭💕

[@BushidoNomad]

Welcome hope you enjoying Japan 🙏🙏

[@marlonelias]

He’s good looking!.!.

[@Regalman]

good video bro the Philippines has a lot to offer I also saw some thick women there the one thing I would say in terms of dating is that Filipino women are very smart and logical you can reason with them. On the other hand I saw a ton of poverty there. also at @2:40 that's real talk

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you bro, yes I know a couple guys married to Filipinas the proper way and they couldn't be happier

[@user-xx2km7yn9s]

Yes, Filipinos are ,more caring people.

[@madzsantos6379]

we ask you question because you are a tourist, feel safe coz when you need help we will Filipinos is always willing to help YOU we feel you are our Guest in our country, as they say ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES SO ENJOY YOUR STAY ☺

[@ericaBay]

Fun Fact! Santo Niño is infant Jesus :) I know most of the time Santo gets translated as Saint but it actually translates to "Holy Child". Great observations!

[@xyzabc9213]

The Santo Niño is the child Jesus. In Spanish it literally means “holy child”. The holy child Jesus. The icon is celebrated in Cebu during Sinulog Festival.

[@travellingvloggerfan12]

Hey man meant to send $20 for a nice lechon lunch but Super Thanks limited it to $2.00 and np option to change it. I explored ways to change amount but couldnt find solution. Til I can follow up with another $18.00, I guess Quek Quek for now 😂

[@BushidoNomad]

Hahah thank you man I really appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏 I haven't tried Quek Quek yet but I'll have to try it 😅

[@yunaslovers]

Filipinos like companionship, we like peers or we call it " barkada" belonging in a group of friends... Laughing making jokes, telling our sad stories, good news, and making gossips... So just to able to blubber and have fun... That motorcycle guy asking you personal questions is an example of trying to be friendly with you.. like a barkada. Pls don't get it wrong that he was spying on you. Even us locals, we get to chitchat with the hdbal habal driver so just not to get bored.

[@Trolololitarian_RepubLICK]

subbed

[@leethoo2684]

So now you joined us respect and youl be respected, live like filipino and youll be like us @ Pinoy.Ako

[@louis20122]

I think it is relatively safe in Asia. No violence crimes

[@BushidoNomad]

I agree completely

[@garrydye2394]

28% higher murder rate than the US. I always feel safe in the Philippines. I live here. But to say there is no violence is absurd.

[@netbiz888]

You've got a lot of interesting insights gathered in a short span of time, very observant. About getting to know you, I think the Filipinos just want to know more about people in other cultures because a lot of us could only see foreigners in movies and tv and internet. So meeting a foreigner is an opportunity for us to learn more about other cultures. Those of us who traveled abroad to work also gain these insights. But those who cannot, chatting with a foreigner is good enough. Besides, we get to practice our English. We don't shy away from foreigners. We chat with them no matter how bad our English and their English as well b/c in time we know we'll get better. Some even learn other languages like Hangul of South Korea just by talking to Koreans and K-pop. Sometimes it can get in the foreigner's nerves when Filipinos seemed to stare at him all the time. It's just curiosity. African women like Nigerians and Kenyans sometimes freaked out when a Filipina approaches them and ask if she can touch their braided hair. Rest assured, the Filipina is just thinking if the braided African hair looks great with these African women, maybe I would look great having braided hair -- and they proceed to ask how it gets done. There was a time when Filipinas working in Japan sported different hair colors. When the local Filipinas saw this, everyone seems to try it whatever color they fancy -- purple, green, gray, red, orange, etc. Big trucks in an urban jungle became popular in the past because parts of Metro Manila can be flooded waist deep. So having such trucks, one can go through the city floods easier. They are not just for the countryside.

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you for sharing this yes honestly Filipinos are really curious, open and great with foreigners! God bless 🙏🙏

[@crewcutter2030]

6:00 in short marites hahahaha

[@patalberta5493]

For most occurrences, staring don't seem to be considered rude in the Philippines

[@BushidoNomad]

Being interested in something could be a compliment haha

[@magnapearl9506]

Visit Bukidnon in Mindanao Philippines too.

[@BushidoNomad]

I heard very good things about Mindanao people 🙏

[@Sir_Sway]

hes so right its cute here i try to explain it but thats it exactly

[@BushidoNomad]

😅😅😅 thanks brother

[@leoncitadiego5266]

In America is mine your own ,they don't care somebody, but in the philippines helping somebody..that's the culture , american culture is different...

[@martingrefalde1822]

Santo nino is lord Jesus Christ, sir injoy ur life is shorth and always be happy

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you God bless 🙏

[@danielito3766]

I ❤ thw people

[@leethoo2684]

So now you joined us respect and youl be respected, live like filipino and youll be like us Pinoy.Ako

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jackyjelai]

We as Filipinos respect our cops that's why cops are single walking everywhere so with security guards. As you can see every corners in the malls are filled with security guards.

[@michaelmagone]

Great video. How much is enough to live in Cebu without cutting corners for a single man?

[@BushidoNomad]

I think 2000 would be really comfortable, even 1500 if you were a bit careful

[@ms.beastofcordillera2324]

😂😂😂welcome to philippines sir

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you mam

[@febielaurel9543]

When you go to Manila use GRAB not taxi.

[@NanParisienne]

The Philippines was a Spanish colony for four centuries --- notice the Spanish names, the Catholic religion, the fiestas --- and the Americans came & the country was a US protectorate for 50 yrs. --- hence the Filipinos are up to date on Western (read: US) culture -- rock n' roll, hot dogs & burgers, blue jeans, & yes, this love of song and singing and they'll sing American top hits --- notice the movies being shown in cinemas there --- here's more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYS1en9-q5Whh6s

[@travellingvloggerfan12]

Thanks! Have nice lechon dinner on me!

[@gabrielvicente6027]

Yes friend. I live in California and seems like Americans are always at the edge, they get angry when looking at them, on the road, places and so on. They must have waken up in the wrong side of their bed as the saying goes. Stress seems to be the root of bad behavior toward others. GOD BLESS

[@jhunflorendo8760]

Sto. Nino for what I know is actuallly jesus when he is a boy. Im not sure why diid they call it sto nino though. Thanks for the feedback about the philippines and enjoy your stay.

[@Yuu17_9]

My mom said you look like randy Orton. She's from the Philippines watching here in s korea

[@BushidoNomad]

Hahaha thats funny, I can see it a bit

[@JuliusTumang-pg2hy]

Can you do the RKO😂

[@djzrobzombie2813]

A Toyota truck with a gun on the back called technical... Most of the time it's a Russian duschka ......

[@thetruemessiah1988]

the roots of filipinos, the bloodline. they came from the bloodline of king david. the gods culture. love,kindness,respect,humanity,protection,family and so on.

[@BushidoNomad]

Damn thats crazy brother respect!

[@yunaslovers]

Filipinos are God-fearing /God-centered people... They will obey because God is watching. Karma will hit you if you do something bad.

[@robertcatalano8482]

How's the dating life in Cebu? I've heard it can be tough due to their strong Catholic background and social stigma against premarital sex. Were women more open to having fun in Bangkok?

[@BushidoNomad]

Bangkok people defiently much more party/fun based

[@allanbalbuena3659]

Hope you like your stay here in the Philippines. You sound like American and kind of Hispanic.

[@BushidoNomad]

Thank you sir loved it

[@jesustorralba2360]

No romantic adventures until you get to know the community you are in. Don't get scammed by some chick.

[@hiededumaguing4847]

Hi 🧡i appreciate your deep opinion about my country ..shall we be friend?

[@BushidoNomad]

Of course 🙏🙏

[@fernandobelaniso]

Bro. They are. Following. the rules of the law

[@greyvelez3452]

5:33 You said that you noticed all their eyes are on you and always gossiping. We call it Marites (human CCTV)😂

[@BushidoNomad]

Works much better than CCTV 😅😅

[@narrayakal9010]

We’re not perfect but we’re just like anybody in other countries. It’s just that we’re culturally hospitable and kind and giving although there are times when we got abused. Visitors when we observed that they’re nice we’re very welcoming. But if we feel that you’re Hands-off then you’ll know we don’t like you. You know why we’re interested to know who you are? It’s because we experienced being colonized by different people from different culture and traditions. We were treat like slaves literally by Spaniards and Japanese. Not so much by Americans but still there’s that feeling of wanting or longing to be independent from other rulers. That’s why we fought for out independence from those 3 rulers in our country. We had very bad experiences from Spain for more than 300 yrs. From being free to being slaves in your own country? That’s unacceptable but we can’t do anything. We can’t fight their guns. We we’re easily subdued because we were the very opposite of our rulers. So, we got that habit of asking people we don’t know a little bit of who they are. Bottomline is we are what we are because of what we went through from different rulers. We just have to be accepted as we are in our own country but we are hospitable, generous to a fault, happy in spite of our difficult life, we’re sociable and very communicative because we survived by helping each other although there were a few who aided the enemies and sold us out and got killed or punished. Those were our forefathers’ experiences passed on to us so we can survived after them.

[@roverlights6113]

i happened to pass by a clothing shop and they sell statement tshirts. i saw this cute black shirt says " horny" with a little devil with horns i find it cute bcoz i think im really devilish in terms of attitude and i wore that shirt so proud didnt think of the other meaning of it until my sister call me out for wearing such shirt

[@BushidoNomad]

🤣🤣🤣 thats a crazy story

[@cianita2702]

True they should follow the rules or else they will ticket you in fined big money

[@hmmfat]

Why does the water smell so bad?

[@BushidoNomad]

I didn't notice that bro

[@hmmfat]

@@BushidoNomad Lucky you. Must be nice.

[@aquillesanhaw3388]

Don't volume high your trust to the people. Because even yourself you can't trust it so much. Did you experienced while you're slicing spices with your hand you can slice also your finger accidentally,?? 😂😅

[@BushidoNomad]

Yeah I hear you, don't get me wrong I know what things to trust with and what not, if money is involved that's a whole different story

[@Rebewfloda]

Es gibt auch eine andere Seite ,er erzählt nur Gutes 😂😂

[@BushidoNomad]

Yes bro there's was no surprise negatives besides what I already knew before hand

[@lanzcruzy2657]

🫰👏🤞♥️🤳

[@BushidoNomad]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leopoldodurico6174]

Again, not all Filipinos are like that. The ones that are in the urban areas and more educated are more like the rest of the western world.

[@Halcyuni]

That is what we call "marites" hehehe everyone is marites here in the philippines. 😂😂😂

[@Zee_1003]

Sto. Niño is actually not a saint. it is actually baby Jesus.

[@partyeslife8157]

6:10 i actually went off on a video where they explained that they're making the video to show foreigners that there's crime or what can happen. lol like no sh*t, yes youtubers can show the good parts, but if someone's that ignorant that they think there's no crime from youtube videos then they been living in a rock. but yeah the crime rate is pretty good after duterte's purge. 2023 crime rank of philippines is better than america, canada etc. but that don't mean that some youtuber needed to make a video to explain to tourists that there's crime lol. if there's an actual tourist that needed to see that video to know or if they ventured into rebel territory or wear all their jewelry like mr T and get robbed then they derved it lol..... i dont victim blame, but you can't blame stupid, so im stupid blaming 🤣🤣

[@BushidoNomad]

Haha yes well philippines is safer than most countries that tourist come from so understandable 🤣

[@partyeslife8157]

philippines used to be rough. so a lot of filipinos will remember how bad it was. if you google about the crime you'll see articles talking about how bad it is...but a suggestion would be to make sure to check the date. Duterte's purge made it so much better. in the 90s and early 00s, there were a lot of murders killings and kidnappings.... add the different rebel groups in different areas, and the corruption. would probably be like some of the places in south america or mexico in comparison. but now it's different, you have youtubers making videos about how it can be unsafe 🤣cheers bro @@BushidoNomad

[@allengina1091]

In America you can’t just do taking video for your blog because they will get piss especially if your a foreigner.

[@BushidoNomad]

I think most Americans wouldn't mind but there's definitely some rude people that may get offended 😅

[@tanaraneta4062]

Yes, the unofficial police here are the maritess that's why we don't have serial killers here lol

[@zbatevp-vlogs610]

Still take care dude, yes I can vouch that generally Filipinos are caring and loving people but there will be some bad apples so take care.