A former Irish policeman shares his life in the Philippines

[@cristcosm]

as a foreigner that lived and worked in the Philippines, I always have this saying: You come to the Philippines for the weather for the beaches, you stay for the people.

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

Lol 99% of the people there are scammers

[@cristcosm]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker who are you talking about?

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

@@cristcosm The Filipinos, everywhere you go, there’s so many scammers there

[@EllensBuchanan]

Well said ❤

[@cristcosm]

That is why you see many foreigners being generous, many of us are trying to pay back for the Filipino kindness we received, we know that Filipinos deserve it, almost like karma, what you put in this world is what you get back. You give kindness, you get kindness.

[@mingzhumassage7646]

I am from Australia married to a matured Filipino, I am the most happiest person finding the love of my life. Filipinos are wonderful people and I love the food.

[@RjThermo]

More so I guess if he cooks for you, which I believe he does, especially Adobo and Tinola.

[@marisaanolin2049]

Sana All❤❤❤❤

[@CollosalTrollge]

@@marisaanolin2049 😊

[@neilsant1194]

Good that u married a matured Filipino, otherwise if you got immature one, you'll be having most unstable emotion in a minute. Kidding.

[@RONALDCaguioa]

Lucky you you've got a good Filipino companions advice you good foreign freinds be careful to be with and be wise going to any places always consult or google it for sure. Right, 😇🙏my country is so much better than but like any in the world there's good and bad ❤️❤️❤️🎉

[@remyraquel4284]

I am an Expatriate ( in Canada 🇨🇦 X 50 years) it’s refreshing to hear good things about Philippines 🇵🇭 although underneath remains the malignant Corruption of the different levels of the Government. It’s the Culture that dilutes the corruption, Filipinos are God fearing, family oriented, hospitable and friendly people.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

do not be naive, not all are GOD fearing and friendly,,,,i lived in cebu for 7 years, and visiting for 30 years,,,,Its not all nice and great,,,,we are walking atm machines, i can give u so so so many examples,,,,,,

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

The biggest problem the Filipino People are facing right now is about our incompetent leader in Marcos..he's so corrupt and weak.

[@mpoiya]

Not all like in every countries, the culture I’m happy but some are opportunistic especially those who came from poor background

[@mpoiya]

If you are white and have a bit of money it’s ok

[@llhet5504]

Why did you?and you come here to rant....​@@dsrrellgriffith1161

[@gunawanahmed]

Nakasama ko na to c sir armstrong sa commercial namin ng D.O.T sa cebu..sobrang bait ng taong eto promise..sobrang matulungin ndmaarte sa pagkain..kung my bit bit ka tutulungan ka nya..handsdown ako ky sir armstrong 🙌🏻

[@jeromehernandez1138]

I 'm here in NZ and my British boss and few of my Kiwi and French friends when they first visited the Philippines they were amazed with Manila and Cebu they thought differently but seeing those modern high-rise buildings and huge malls they were impressed. They just think of Philippines with those white sand beaches and tropical weather only but never thought of our modern and highly urbanized cities 😊

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Or they think of the slums

[@jeromehernandez1138]

@@user-bg2ig5xc3e exactly 👍

[@inuhyasha2662]

Did you told them to try our national dish pagpag. Ang tsalap tsalap nun

[@shinamayerisare-tx6io]

​@@user-bg2ig5xc3emay boss said that he went to manila last month.hes Chinese malaysian

[@EllensBuchanan]

There are more to Philippines 🇵🇭 than beaches. Try to explore the northern parts of Luzon and parts of Mindanao. Mountains and Great Plains…

[@jibaLenalang]

I like how he narrates, slow and very articulate, perfect for filipino audience

[@alice_agogo]

Are you saying Pinoys 🇵🇭 are slow?! 😠😡🤬😠😡🤬

[@John-jd2nk]

​@@alice_agogo Yes they are We have lowest reading comprehension

[@Labrador-r483]

​@@John-jd2nk ahhaahaa u right based on PISA assessment

[@cristopolonava5000]

I like this Irish guy!! I think he is honest and level headed!!

[@vortexmind5015]

He is not Irish! He is British! Northern Ireland is part of the UK, not Ireland.

[@jargarbo]

Important thing is he identifies himself as Irish. Northern Irish or Southern Irish they still live in the Emerald Isle called Ireland.

[@humminbird6990]

I think it is because Ireland is an island so people are most very nice and chill. I have lots of Irish friends. Love them.

[@rochdelacerna7916]

Yes indeed!

[@wafercrackerjack880]

@@vortexmind5015 No, he is Irish. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but not Britain. Britain is a geographical term, the UK is the Nation consisted of 4 countries, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland. Norther Ireland is still Ireland and people are Irish, it's just that they are not part of the Replubic of Ireland and they are part of the UK.

[@LV2210]

I am a Belgian living in the Philippines since 7 years. Very pleasant people . Nothing much to complain about. It has improved regarding shopping, high ways, admi istration, asf...but careful on the road and for healthcare .

[@Flandria55]

Do you mean that the quality in the better hospitals in manila is not that good??Can you give me an approximate cost for a consultation fee of a cardiologist in Metro manila, also the cost of a MRI scan ?

[@BlackEagle352]

Hoe gaat het?

[@mattjoseph2239]

@@evelynsoriano4571 Scamdemic

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

@@Flandria55MRI in the suburbs, an hour away from Manila, Laguna specifically for a private hospital is P11K (200 USD) 3 years ago but if i had the medical card, should be okay, i wasnt able to get a new medical card.

[@walt461]

@@sophielewistravelsandthing7104 MRI in bacolod costs about the same. But for MRI with contrast costs about 28,000 php. With a good health card it's free.

[@pennylane9730]

I love Philippino ppl... They make great nurses .and are so kind and friendly .❤❤❤❤

[@kandi_canel.5730]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ginglacson]

thank u

[@wrhytz]

@@kandi_canel.5730 👈Nurse 😂🤣

[@cydailigabriel]

there's no place in the world can replace Philippines...I am so loving it...its really different..you cannot find any in the world other than filipinos..even though some are bad,like other country everywhere have bad people and no one is exempted..but happiest place is Philippines ❤

[@NathyBoyTv]

exactly

[@oliverramirez459]

That’s exactly what the Philippines are very westerners every one speaks English cuz Americans colonize the Philippines for 48 yrs. And as soon as you enter the elementary they are all English subjects. Filipino are very kind, hospitality and very friendly people. And it easy to get a long with locals always smiling face 😊❤ watching from Chicago 🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸 and mostly we have the Beautiful Beaches in the world ❤️❤️❤️and the most loving people with the 😊

[@aaronmoses8783]

Tell the world more about it!

[@joseramillittaua5393]

Cause we do have an English subject in school from grade school to college.

[@susandinosaur732]

the one thing i have a love hate kind of for my country philippines.😂 we get techinically free 10 (now 12) years of schooling. english on all subjects except filipino and history. enough to grasp basic and some advanced english. but some filipinos still needs a minute or 2 to absorbs each english sentences like State of Nation speeches and all legal documents. love it for a fact that we were taught english and now the world is more connected due to easier access of the internet, and a lot of knowledge available on the internet is in english language.

[@nancyricasio3427]

Good to know that IRISH N FILIPINO cultures are have a lot of similarities.....like ur review...

[@nancyricasio3427]

Just lives beside BGC...always in BGC.....ur observations are right...

[@serenangpalaka]

Yes, many Filipinos struggles in their daily life but the good thing about Filipinos we never forget to smile or laugh in any circumstances.🥰

[@AVB-pe9vo]

The blogger is very Filipino with feet or leg up while having a cuppa. Love to hear good things about the Philippines. Cheers & G'day!

[@BojasFamily]

Sir,Thank you very much for your sincere admiration of our country.We are Christian people so if you came from western foreigners you enjoy and you are part our family. Thanks.

[@bornonjuly7052]

Your guest is a very interesting person. Ireland and Filipinos have something in common in religion Catholicism. We have many Irish priests and religious people assigned here in the Philippines and also Filipino priest and religious assign in Ireland.

[@Ccb88888]

Not all Irish are Catholic. Northern Ireland is majority Protestant

[@pdoyle9854]

I'm Irish with a once broken ankle. I'd say 80% of the wonderful hospital staff were from the Philippines ❤

[@vortexmind5015]

He is not Irish. He is British. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, not the Republic of Ireland, duh.

[@curtneilson5502]

@@vortexmind5015 He's an Irishman working in Northern Ireland where both sides of Christianity bash each other's brains out for nationalism. Read the title. Listen to his accent. duh.

[@cyberelf8627]

Speak of Roman Catholic in Philippine there is filipino cardinal. And awsome thing is the cardinal is only Asian in the group.

[@rubenbitas401]

I used to teach in a private high school in the Philippines run by an Irish missionary priest. He’s from Northern Ireland . He’s accent is like your accent . I’m glad you chose my country , Philippines as your second home.

[@CollosalTrollge]

In my church is an Irish priest, and he sounds and seems like many of the human beings to me.

[@RR52517]

Your guest is right. Our laws are in English. The court proceedings are in English. This is enlightening.

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

Because the local language is too primitive and simple for modern laws.

[@RR52517]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker I prefer Spanish

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

@@RR52517 yes, that is still better than the local filipino language

[@akoito6361]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker are you a Filipino? It seems you a lot of negative things about the Philippines

[@susandinosaur732]

i rarely see a legal filipino document in Filipino language. (I think I had one Notarized affidavit of loss in Full Filipino years ago. I cant remember if it was really that or the police blotter that was processed after that affidavit) Legalities wise, a lot of english words doesnt have a filipino one word direct translation.

[@Wyxh3194.Hanime]

Damn, Checking all the other thumbnails about the Philippines, All the people that are being interviewed are smiling, Only means they are happy here. Good job! Philippines ❤😊🎉

[@arkhamar7121]

That’s right!!😁 Despite economic disparities and natural calamities… the Philippines remains a beautiful place to live or visit, largely in part to its RESILIENT, approachable, amicable people! It also helps it’s one of the FASTEST growing economies in the world! Look at all the construction everywhere!! ❤️🇵🇭💥

[@ariesvida7847]

If youre earning at least 50k php per month. This would give you a smile.

[@Wyxh3194.Hanime]

Unfortunately, it's true, but it's not as bad as some other countries. The US is starting to resemble a third world nation with a high number of homeless individuals and various problems. There is a lot of animosity, criminal activity, and violence among the people in the US. If I have children with my future spouse, they won't have to go through that. In addition, Money isn't everything; it can serve as a solution, but it's not everything.

[@ariesvida7847]

@@evelynsoriano4571 Money would make any person smile bigger and sweeter.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I am English, though my mother is Scottish and my father is Irish. I've lived in the Philippines, with my wife and son, as well as my step-daughter, for the past 5 years. We have property, a business and a regular income. We came here from HK with cash in the bank and property that we bought while we lived in HK. My Filipino friends and I pretty much take the piss out of one another all the time so it suits me just fine. With respect to healthcare, my family is fully insured in the Philippines, but this is hats off to HK, when my wife gave birth to our son in HK, the pre-natal, birth, post natal and vaccinations cost us around USD 80 - the HK health service is modelled on the NHS so if you are a taxpayer you are pretty much sorted. I wouldn't be anywhere else.

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

Please try Pagpag 🍗 It is the official national dish of the Philippines 🇵🇭😁 It is the most common and a staple dish in every household in the Philippines. Proud to be Pinoy ❤️🇵🇭

[@outbounds08]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker maybe it’s healthy for you just continue eating your pagpag! Anyway that’s your favorite food.

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

@@outbounds08 It’s everyone’s favourite food in the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️

[@lutongpinoy4602]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalkerWho’s everyone?!! Ikaw lang siguro! Ang daming dapat ipagmalaking pagkaing pinoy at pagpag pa talaga ang napili mo!

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

@@lutongpinoy460299.99% of Filipinos eat pagpag for every meal 😁

[@lovemyFilipina]

Your take on the Philippines is quite different than mine as an American some of the things I believe we would agree on I'm not a big fan of Manila I lived in Makati for about 6 months and then I started to explore out in the provinces and fell in love with Leyte and now I have a home there with my wife which I met in Makati

[@melvingonzalocortez86]

City life is LESS better than provincial life..province life is easier chillerand happier.

[@lovemyFilipina]

@@melvingonzalocortez86 well I think it really just boils down to personal preference do you like all the conveniences do you like to be able to get the items that you want to get I just take with her offering in the province I love it because I like to go riding my bike around and I feel a lot safer in the province area is riding and exploring it's like my favorite thing so the province area just fits me better

[@melvingonzalocortez86]

@@lovemyFilipina true..its about what u want. Some lov d rat race,glittering city light..while most {if u agree with me) love the sea sun and mountains..anyways provincial areas arent that far from remote anymore unlike during 80s-90s..Nowadays Phils has SM in almost every areas u cud imagine..WiFIs are also on d rise..SHOPPEES LAZADA are also here..for everything that u want in ur household

[@alice_agogo]

Visayans are more laid back compared to Tagalogs so foreigners tend to gravitate toward them. Cebu has more foreign tourists and residents than anywhere else.

[@JoAndraeLaudeVidaurreta]

Thanks, am from Leyte.

[@honeytiu4084]

Wow thanks for loving our country ... We always welcome foreigners who always respect and love our culture... Enjoy your staying here guys....

[@ABUFARAH22]

As a Filipino working and living here in Saudi Arabia , I miss Philippines a lot. Too much modern things is exhausting.

[@r3.4ct]

If I was a foreigner looking for a place to settle in or retire ..I'd say Philippines would be one of them... Appreciate you sharing the good things about the Philippines. As someone who grew in the PH. belonging in the lower now middle class.. Escaping this place is the dream.

[@amazingrhod1119]

No Country is exempted in corruptions just like Philippines. What is important to me is living in the Philippines is like tropical paradise .... English is widely spoken, Friendly people, English is widely spoken and most important of all .... Filipina women are one of the most beautiful creature on earth winning more beauty Titles just like Miss Universe❤❤❤.

[@samual3006]

Filipinas are the best liers in the world 🌎 and that was said by a Filipinas Nobody in their right mind especially a westerner should want to live in a dump called the Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@CollosalTrollge]

yes amazing creatures

[@Blairezz98]

I'm a Filipino-Australian living in Melbourne for 10 years now but I miss the Philippines alot. I just plan to save alot of money in Australia so I can buy an apartment in BGC and go back to the Philippines for good. ❤

[@gildavirtuous22]

Please try visit also iloilo City, Philippines.. you can buy nice condo here and enjoy life

[@OnyokPortas-id9ff]

Thank you for loving our country!❤

[@supingpilario3783]

Our Country the Philippines like other countries is not perfect buuuuut it's the Filipino people I'm most proud of, thank you guys for loving the Philippines...

[@lizabethhofschneider7665]

I like your questioning and leading the conversation towards real situations in the Philippines. We don't rely on any big country. We are independent, have natural resources, agriculture and most of all educated human resources. I am a 4 decade math teacher here in the US territory and this is my 5th year as a Middle school and high school Principal. All hospitals have 90% Filipino nurses, construction and skilled 95%, accountants 95%. Philippines will rise economically in few more decades.

[@passing.by.the.river.]

But we're still in debt to foreign countries.

[@ofeliajones6737]

​@@passing.by.the.river.all countries all over the world be it 3rd world or industrialised counties have debts.

[@lourdessevillo3734]

​@@passing.by.the.river.tell me which country has no debts? I live in Canada, they also has debts.

[@ngenes1]

Overall, his in-depth outlook was extremely valuable for anyone considering relocating to or even just visiting the Philippines. Getting such an authentic glimpse into another's journey is incredibly helpful for setting proper expectations. Thank you for sharing this excellent interview - it's resources like these that provide meaningful guidance.

[@MangInteresado]

There's a kind of resilience that made Filipino thrive despite the hardships..even smiling and joking. For years of calamities, we still survive because of the Pinoy Resilience..and many foreigners are kind of surprised by it.

[@mariloumamenta5563]

Thank you for the nice words for my country. Mabuhay kayo!

[@amleth9047]

Don’t listen to those bashers…they are there to annoy you. Just be honest…you have your own opinion, they have theirs. If they can’t agree with your opinion, well..too bad.

[@nlf17]

True. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bepitan]

i can't see any negative comments ..must have all been deleted.

[@ianotero657]

Filipinos are good...because of you good foriegners...thank's a lot for appreciating The Philippines...

[@bobcoop8969]

FYI, BGC IS NOT A CITY, it is part of Taguig City (small part belongs to Makati City). It is just called as Bonifacio Global City (BGC) which is privately developed but land is leased from Taguig City. It is a small city like development complete with residential, offices and Shopping areas. Taguig City, like Makati City, is one of the 17 municipalities comprising Metro Manila.

[@MrEKS-st6mc]

Thanks for your information! Ireland was covered more than the subject matter of Manila / Philippines 🇵🇭

[@conradocruz3952]

BGC is entirely within taguig city. Metro manila is composed of 16 cities ang one municipality

[@daredevilforlife]

Thank you! Hadn’t realized that.

[@James-ri7kz]

Philippines is one of the best English talking nation in Asia Philippines is a great place

[@EllensBuchanan]

This refreshing to hear! I’ve shared this to my husband because we are moving to the Philippines this year! Thanks for this. ❤❤❤

[@silcas]

I hope you’re moving to BGC!

[@EllensBuchanan]

@@silcas unfortunately not! I’m staying in countryside. I will visit and hang out in BGC though

[@ultim8fangirl]

​@@EllensBuchananyes countryside is much better than city life :))

[@thefamily2707]

Trust me this guy is not being honest or is very very naive, the level of distrust here is overwhelming.

[@RjThermo]

Good Luck to you Ellen and your husband for your plan of moving to the Philippines. Don't be afraid anywhere you go there as you'll always find friends everywhere you go. Feel at home and I can assure you both that you can barge in into any home anytime, especially if you need help. I'm sure you'll both enjoy your lives there for the rest of your stay.

[@joey_ocampo]

Thank God you're one of the good ones that people deserve to have as their law enforcer. You're one of us who understand that we need to be kind, respectful, and not abuse their position! Unfortunately, here in the U.S., we have a lot of those you described as your co-workers that are bully, who bring their problems with them to their work making enemies of the people they're suppose to protect! I have a bunch of filipino friends that are in the law enforcement here in Jersey and I believe they are like somewhat like you but I'm sure a little bit of that power (over people) trip get to them at times! Glad you're enjoying our motherland and you'll be just fine as you have a genuine care for people! Best of Luck, Patrick!

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Foreigners are welcome in Philippines and thanks for promoting Philippines as good living place.

[@striderhiryu8549]

Well Said "Enjoy Life" 😊❤😊

[@gavinparson]

I've seen a few of this guy's videos. I can't say I fancy the city life. Prices are high even for the UK. I much prefer the province life. Always interesting to hear other people from the UK's take on the Philippines. (Northern Ireland is in the UK)

[@tanethpalma4818]

❤❤❤ thanks a lot for positive comments

[@dindosario5332]

Yeah i agree,irish and filipino sarcasm have similarities

[@pinkyarnado5108]

Proud Filipino here❤❤❤

[@twistedfaith6371]

New subscriber here from the Philippines

[@dennisrlovesaydarkcarbone3242]

Great to see and hear good things, am also ex pat live in mindano 🇵🇭 my wife is wonderful, married 7 years together 10 years 3 boys we have I work all over the world wife looks after family at home. People are wonderful Philippines is beautiful miss home all the time. Thank you

[@josefinalibunao1521]

Thru your videos, I've learned to love more my homeland, the Philippines...

[@ahvicremulla544]

Security guard here are not only for security they also help for information of someone needs help anything wether you lost or asking places any help can be ask on guards

[@Indievors]

It's Patrick! It's been over a year since you updated your channel... I hope you'll return soon. Great interview, Max! Keep it up.

[@gregoriolamayo9994]

Max just feel safe and enjoy staying here and welcome to Philippines!!!

[@rosalieancheta3659]

Glad to hear that you're enjoying your stay in our country.Just be safe always and be vigilant.😊

[@normaesquillo5463]

Very well said. Thanks so much for loving my native land the Philippines 🇵🇭 .

[@necohcarpio3064]

Thank you sir for coming in our country,

[@mariquitcleofecruz703]

Thank you so much for sharing to the world the beauty of the Philippines. God bless.😊🙏

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

Fantastic interview, and great video! Thank you for sharing. You have my full support already/Ned👍👏👍

[@RomanMurallo]

In general Philippinos are nice people. They're friendly and like to offer their food. I like lumpia, turon, ginataan, pandan palamig, lechon, inihaw na isda, sisig, bicol express at iba pa. Masarap talaga ang pagkain nating mga philippino.❤

[@marartper9770]

Thanks for coming in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jeanlanie1]

I agree with him that Filipino and Irish culture have a lot of common. When I was in Australia, I met different people from different race and I found the Irish to have similar culture with us. God bless ❤

[@jeanlanie1]

Good luck to you guys, I was a breadwinner and had lots of recession or up & downs in life too. I just take it easy nowadays to restore my health.

[@lealelma6957]

Mabuti pa tong mga banyaga na ito they know how to appreciate our pinas country samantala mga iba kala they dont grow to philippines before thank you so much for giving a good feedback our country philippines mabuhay

[@luzsypewsy1]

Amen👋👍

[@latebloomer6671]

Ang dami kasing talangka dito. 🦀🦀🦀

[@coremaw]

That's their perspective. People are unique, multiple opinions coming from different walks of life.

[@mimiweepinay]

I’m glad you’re enjoying living in the Philippines and keep sharing your experience in the world.

[@ericpoochie]

Thanks to appreciate Philippines ❤

[@RjThermo]

Thank you much Max and your friend there for both of your positive outlook about the Philippines. I'm Filipino and I'm subscribing and following you from Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Make Every Minute Count and be careful both of you out there.

[@ma.lalinelachica549]

❤😂❤Thanks a lot dear! That's quiet nice to hear.GOD BLESS You! PH love You.Take Care!

[@gusiontopglobalNo1toSaturn]

Maraming salamat mga minamahal naming mga Kapatid I am filipino and my answer is thank you very much dear brothers and sisters

[@unclejessiephilippinesadve7050]

So many beautiful places here😊

[@daltonwin46]

I am an American and although the folks I met in Scotland and Japan are very very friendly the Phillipines has the nicest humans on the planet ..just my experience

[@patrickobrien5367]

Top of the morning to you paddy 😂😂😂now living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤and not going back 😉 my home is here now in the Philippines 😊❤

[@jargarbo]

A very Irish name you have there Paddy! I'm glad you're liking Philippines and you call it home! I'm surprised you're not melting at all! I've been living in Ireland for the past 19 years and calls Ireland my home too but I always make sure I go back to my mother land and see my family here. I guess when time comes I'll retire in the Philippines. Enjoy your stay!

[@keonesilva3646]

Love this video. Well done like all of them. A breath of fresh air from the depressing world news.

[@impopquiz]

He can say the sarcasm is similar but the irony of his vid thumbnail flew over their heads. 😅😅😅

[@timberhead2069]

People are just quick to judge. They are fast using the keyboards. They just type what ever they feel and forgot to comprehend what the video is all about.

[@vagalloneljohn2595]

Parang ang lolo yah pumunta na buwan,niel Armstrong,very humble ito 😅tao ito napakabait down to earth 🌎

[@renzgladel1563]

new subcriber here! thanks for the positive response to our hopitality of pilipino people

[@Anomaly26_]

I have lived in the Philippines all my life and I have never felt in danger at all.

[@DerbyrosePierre-Simms]

great

[@nelmaakino6706]

Thanks for sharing your life in my motherland yes that's true even my husband is a Japanese he loves Philippines there are friendly people and the weather is good

[@derfjaos9077]

Max the way you sit, a Filipino thing man! (**,)

[@romyvenes6381]

Thank you bro! I hope you the best in your new home.

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

Not the AC unit as a coffee table though. 😍🤣

[@Ryuria]

was about to comment this one lmao

[@lepunksmoothie]

Didn't even notice until I read this! Hahaha

[@Moss_piglets]

Right? Lol😂

[@rovli816]

😅

[@alexzandriaroxanne]

first thing i actually noticed hahaha

[@JoseMaStaMaria-i2h]

Yes I thought that you choose Phils. To stay with. Thank you to advertised and good comment about my country. I'm a Filipino. We Filipino respect and warm welcome to every visitor here in the Phil's regardless of nationality because we are hospitable Filipino that is our culture and family oriented.

[@answerman9933]

I would never consider staying anywhere near any large city,such as Manila.

[@jeffrypalmero9402]

Thank you for the compliments promoting the country easy lifestyle than to other neighboring Asian countries. Because the Philippines, before Spanish, arriving, they are also trading with other countries.

[@ardenchan1213]

It must be nice to travel, live one's life, and not having family dragging you down.

[@Moss_piglets]

It's all about priorities. If you're the breadwinner, teach the family that you're not an ATM. You're not helping anyone if you get dragged down. You'll all still have the same status in life if you can't help yourself first. Like the saying goes, "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime".

[@napcampo6403]

Thank you for being nice to us, Filipinos... Irish folk are chill in general

[@Destinavigator]

👋🏼 Small struggling Travel Channel here. I love your content, thanks for this great video! You inspire me to keep grinding my channel, maby one day I’ll grow as big as you 🥲

[@rayolivarez3106]

Max Chernov, Thanks A Million for this honest, unscripted vlog of life for foreigners in the Philippines. Hopefully, this vlog will eradicate ALL of the Negative impressions/misconceptions of my homeland, the 7,600 Islands of the Philippines! Mr. Patrick Armstrong delivered a realistic and honest insights/opinions/experiences of living in the Philippines. Kudos to you for an eye-opening vlog and "May The Force Be With You Always!"

[@hansolo1615]

Love Irish bands, music

[@juanitacamus6477]

Yes Ronan Keating is an Irish singer to whom I was captivated by his voice formerly a member of the Boyzone Band w/c was not existing anymore.

[@dennismascarinacabangon4444]

i love your content.. thanks you featuring our country in the eyes of foreigners.

[@tessmadeja9684]

Try to come hère n our island. Romblon Romblon Philippines

[@ramparkash2318]

@tessmadeja 9684. Really in your country Island's are so beautiful as you.

[@isabellasworld2558]

This is the first video about a foreigner living in PHIL that I have finished. I like this guy, he is very honest, serious and articulate. If I am not married, I would marry him hahaha just kidding!😂 that's a Filipino joke. I just realized he looks like Superman😅 I could also relate to him about life getting crazy one after another. Glad that he found what is really important in life. Making memories:)❤

[@igorivanov-c4o]

Few places in philippines are modern, like bgc, but the rest of the country is a medieval community.

[@se_amable001]

and we like it that way. diversity is our charm.

[@nlf17]

I absolutely disagree! but won't bother to explain why.....

[@igorivanov-c4o]

@@se_amable001 diversity is what makes your country divided, philippinese people are known as people with no sense of unity and genuine love of their country, they are generally selfish and corruption is a testament to their greed.

[@wavemaker2077]

That was an enjoyable conversation. Patrick looks like a cool guy to hang out with. Max is cool too. I also like that Max also shares his experiences. They are talking to each other just like a usual conversation.

[@thefamily2707]

Give it about 10 years mate and you will see you cant trust no one and they lack manners, common sense, critical thinking skills, driving skills, honesty and honor and this is across the board rich and poor. It gets to were you just have to ignore it and keep to yourself.

[@tbag315]

Only took me 4 years to figure out what liers, scammers, thieves and Gossipers they are. So I agree with everything you say.

[@davidburt6659]

I have been coming to the Philippines since 2001 and in 2014 to 2017.as a mentor volunteer inside Billibid and Medium security prisons for nearly three years taking groups of inmates for public speaking using the American Toastmasters system and I came back to the Philippines the beginning of this year at the invitation of someone from the Mayor's office This person is valedictorian at University and 17 years teaching secondary school English and has just retired from the Mayor's office after 27yrs there Her husband passed away 8yrs ago and there are four adult sons all university graduates I am at 83 yrs, old and am enjoying being back in the Philippines Filipinos are very family oriented and they care for each other

[@davidburt6659]

​@@tbag315I have been coming back to the Philippines since 2001 and in 2014 to 2017.as a mentor volunteer inside Billibid and Medium security prisons for nearly three years taking groups of inmates for public speaking using the American and l am back in the Philippines as a volunteer for the Presbyterian church here in Libmanan 320 klms south of Manila

[@thefamily2707]

@@davidburt6659sorry to hear your so naive, they are probably waiting for you to die to get what you have

[@erocablok1000]

I’m from America i love the Philippines and plan on moving to Asia when i retire. People are so much nicer and not walking around angry. Feels very safe also and easy to make friends.

[@FrankSchrock-p1r]

This guy is delusional. Nothing happens fast in the Philippines. Try to get married there and see what you have to go through. A driver's license is another nightmare.

[@Korbkorn]

That’s your experience. His is better than yours, so shut up.

[@se_amable001]

Youre just another impatient foreigner in our country. Deal with it. You have no other choice. We will not adjust for you.

[@se_amable001]

Complainers are the ones having bad experiences bec they're always grumpy and impatient. DEAL WITH IT or leave.

[@FrankSchrock-p1r]

@@Korbkorn The truth always hurts.

[@FrankSchrock-p1r]

@@se_amable001 You probably don't even know any foreigners, these things don't bother Filipinos because most of you have no direction in life and you move very slowly.

[@chemfunman]

I really enjoy Mr Armstrong's honest sharing! Thank you.

[@PriscilaScettrini-ju8gy]

My personal appreciation for portraying the real picture of the Philippines and its people. Just like other countries, this country also has its good and bad sides but generally it’s a haven for everybody.

[@wilmahughes9879]

Thanks ❤for Liking the Philippines 🇵🇭 Im filipino/ Australian, Ive been in Europe 6 years ago, seeing the beautiful places like Germany, Switzerland, Spain, italy, and France 🇫🇷 its so Amazing! one thing i don’t like… People are not so Friendly as Filipino. it was a shock to me 🤣🤣🤣 anyway, enjoy your stay in the Philippines ❤ thanks for sharing 🌈🙌👍 From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🇵🇭

[@Glenn-gm3iu]

I came to the Philippines because of the weather and they have beautiful beaches. It was more likely a vacation for me. But when I met their people, I have chosen to stay, they're so hospitable, the people will welcome you wholeheartedly. I like it here already. The language is quite diverse tho, sobrang hirap intindihin kaya di talaga ako natuto magtagalog. Dayon samot kung magbisaya, pastilang lisura.

[@EricvanDorp007]

Very good interview, greetings from a Dutch guy who wants to relocate to the Philippines.

[@jones4334]

Great interview!! Entire interview was well delivered and an intelligent well spoken guy

[@ulyssesparado2743]

thank you MAX for appreciating our country.........hoping that it will be your Country soon too.! we are a resilient people, kind and accomodating........our "follies" are our SPICES of life if you agree.....................indeed so much FUN in the Philippines......I love my country and ready to die for her!

[@eRael999]

They're already sweating, but still, the show must go on. Love these two, thanks' for featuring the Filipino Culture.

[@harnoldquilang4834]

I love this man how he explain his thoughts about the Philippines our beloved country. I know he was shocked when he first landed here b'coz u know what the media says about the Philippines b'coz of the corruption in the gov't but the Filipinos are very welcome and hospitable to all foreigners visting here.