MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES? MY TOP 5 TIPS | May 8th, 2017 | Vlog

[@MikeyBustosOfficial]

Greetings, #MabuhaySquad! Thank you for joining us for another day! Hope you can LIKE, SHARE, & COMMENT if you like this video, and please remember to SUBSCRIBE to my channel! Salamat! So what are your tips to SURVIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES?

[@Christophe_Sommereux]

Mikey Bustos hi mikey! nice vlog like always. Please reply.

[@ARKIN23ful]

Mikey Bustos where wr u heading BTW 😂 napagod ako kakalakad mo 😂 glad u found ur niche n KZbin where u can connect with us and di nagpakain.sa systema ng showbiz.

[@justinesabado8901]

Mikey Bustos Im so happy when I watch your vlogs..😆😂😁 I wish that your daily Vlogs will not stop until I become like you😎😎 I want to be a KZbinr too 🤗😇

[@biancamj6807]

Mikey Bustos Hi Mikey and Rj ! FIRST - thats was a very well said mikey trully honest ! SECOND - i was eating already when i heard my notif from u and i make sure that im not gonna get hungry again and again " FOOD BLAST " THIRD - omg ! i miss that baby boy miguel antonio, his so cute while his being masungit most of the time . hehehe😂😂😂 PLEASE can u make a reunion with Michelle and Frank M'c Cormick and together with Baby Miguel ! 😍😘 cant wait to see u all.

[@royse4267]

Mikey Bustos MIKEY,,, I DIDNT GET U..... U SAID IN UR VLOGG U DID NOT ORDER THAT CALAMANSI BLUSH WITH STAWBERRY BCOS ITS UR NO. 1 ENEMY TOO MUCH SUGAR IN IT,,AS U TASTED RJ'S JUICE.....AND YET U ORDERED THAT SWEET COBBLED WITH ICE CREAM.......

[@pedro19611969]

You are a very honest young man your success has been from your hard work and god given talent ! well done

[@sueganda9368]

agreeeeeee

[@BulaySaysHi]

American born & raised Filipina here. I moved to Cebu, Philippines almost 4 years ago. Your 5 tips are spot on. :) I moved here for volunteer work, though.

[@littlesusieofficial]

Love that neighborhood!! By the way... the house behind you with a purple gate was my paternal grandfolks' former house (18:58). I had some of my best childhood memories there too. 😊

[@MariaAsuncionAbigailPacheco]

cool! you lived there? how cute! im glad u had a great happy kid life.

[@littlesusieofficial]

Nope, I did not live with my grandfolks. I just go there 3x a week during my younger years. 😘

[@maboohigh]

looks like a quiet spacious neighboorhood. without providing the specific, what's the main street was he on? thanks much

[@littlesusieofficial]

Not sure what "main" street you're actually asking about. But the area is within San Juan and Mandaluyong. 😉

[@mr_mario_bear]

It funny when mikey drink the juice and say 'oh it is full of sugar' and when he eats ice cream and say 'it is so good' 😂

[@barrywalters381]

It's called being a hypocrite

[@jenxxjs]

Started watching this channel because my boyfriend is Filipino and I'm going to visit the Philippines in a few months! These vlogs make me feel excited but also prepared (as much as I really can be?) for the trip! Even though the tips are more for moving to the Philippines, I will still keep them in mind.

[@alexaraine4466]

Dear Mikey, Please don't stop vlogging. I maybe one of those silent viewers but I always see to it that I watch your daily videos. I would save your videos offline so that I can watch it before I go to sleep(WiFi c/o office ;)) In times of depression, your funny antics keeps me company. How I wish I could always hit the like and leave a comment to show my support and appreciation to you. Thank you for making me smile during dark times and additional knowledge you share during your adventure. Please take care always- you and RJ.!

[@seancraiggutierrezkzmansa3170]

My Top 10 tips for surviving the philippines are 1. Dont Be afraid But Be safe. Because there criminalities here in the philippines because of poverty 2. Be Good Because if you are good here in the philippines People May not refuse to help you in anything 3. Be respectful Because Attitude is must here. Because if your attitide is very bad people will hate you sometimes they will hurt you. 4. Let the opportunities comes to you. Because many opportunities are waiting here in the Philippines 5.Know How to Be A filipino. I dont need to explain that why. hahah 6. Let The flow of life surrounds you (thats my motto) Let your eyes see anything wild ( not only just the Wild forest haha):-)) let your sense to feel anything to try anything new and crazy to smell anything and to taste anything. 7. Plan Just think what you wanna do just escape stress etc. 8 Be friendly So you have driends foe all your problems, and friends are the best stress relievers and in fact people here in the philippines the way we become friends of yours are awesome 9. Keep Your Mind Wide Open All good vibes should be into you. All the possibilities 1. Be free enjoy, be free, explore do what you want in the philippines im sure you will enjoy. FYI I am born and raise and a pure filipino thank you. #MabuhaySquad #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #MabuhayAngPinoy

[@adventurouskittyloveit5396]

right

[@kirbylogan2401]

I'm new subscriber and wanted to just say your very good at speaking quality information about life in the Philippines at the perspective you have coming from Canada being philippino and trying to adapt to life there.😊 Talented vlogger to say the least.thks.

[@marlowepaalan5550]

Mikey, my family still hope to see you in a comedy film someday because you are funny.You are talented.Stay humble..

[@LovesssssHk]

Yes omg I remember the first time I visited the Philippines with my mom for two weeks & yes, it's true it's a culture shock but it was great to see and visit my mom's motherland. I loved it. Two weeks wasn't enough tho. Tho I didn't much like the heat, the traffic/road rules scared me, the no hot watered bathroom, the flushing of a toilet with a tabo (bucket of water), it was all a really learning experience!! Visiting Baguio was my fave and the beautiful beaches. And seeing where my mom grew up in Laoag city was very nice to see. Can't wait to visit there again.

[@takore2581]

Every Mikey's Vlogs he always eat every vlog anyone who noticed it?😂

[@rjaylizarondoiii9447]

Ralph Wong for sure coz he's vlogging his daily life.

[@takore2581]

SkyLover Me Thx.😁

[@sumonjardin]

Ralph Wong I agree!! sssooo annoying as it makes me salivate when he shoots himself eating a wide variety of foooooodddd!!! 😱😱😱😂😂😂😂

[@elowees]

Thank you Papa Awel Paz for treating our main man Mikey Bustos and co. for dinner! Filipino hospitality at its finest! Can't wait for the reveal of your secret project! Happy week ahead to y'all #mabuhaysquad

[@joyswizz]

Mikey Bustos wow long chat with full of lesson in life if ever we plan to live in PI for good. I´ve been livin abroad longer than in Phil. but everytime i take holidays there after a month I longed going back seeking for peace and natures. I´m comin home (PI) twice and sometimes thrice a year. But in the end i still believe in "home sweet home PI)". Lagi pa rin HOmesick...with family and friends, etc. Thanks Mikey for your good vlogs.

[@daarkke]

Yes! Baby Miguel:) Intelligent and honest tips Mikey. I've been thinking of buying an apartment in the Philippines for many years now. It's something I will definitely look into.

[@rachelleramos4092]

That neighbourhood makes me want to move to the Philippines. I haven't been back since I was 15 which was 12 years ago! Great tips mikey. P.s how fit are you!! 🤔walking and talking plus holding a camera without sounding like you're running out of breathe is fit AF!!!! Haha the last part! I miss Miguel Antonio!! ❤️ take care always from Syd Aus.

[@MrBreadman420]

Great 5 tips. I lived in the P.I. for 4 years and loved every moment of it.

[@mind_in_repose_now1256]

Kailangan talaga ng mahabang pasensya sa customer service sa Pilipinas. Sana ngayon nag improve na.

[@simpleandclever4822]

Hi Mikey! And even if I was born and raised here in the Phillippines, I can say that your tips are applicable to me. Patience is one thing that I bring everywhere I go, as a commuter, as an employee and as citizen of this country. God bless you! and more Power! I am glad that you have found You Tube as a platform to showcase your talent and express your thoughts, Yes! It is more pure when it comes to content.

[@isabelrelucio7417]

We love you Mikey for being a hard worker , you'll go a long way because you are down to earth and smart! We will be mabuhay squad forever!

[@jiezlang913]

This is as real as it gets. Everything you said are all true. I love the honesty, Mickey!

[@JosephMyLife]

On the Scouts, I'll have to go check that place out :) Edit: I totally agree, I love living in the Philippines!!! My internet is unlimited with 65 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up. says they only guarantee 80% uptime, but it has never gone down in the last 3 months. I highly recommend Sky. My son is always gaming with his friends back in America and he claims there is no lag.

[@demgem2583]

sobrang naaliw aq s mga vlogs mo Mickey..Pn tanggal homesick ng mga OFW..More power !#Mabuhay Squad!!!

[@aceecamacho2201]

I love that real talk while you're walking, always be mindful when crossing the street while filming...just wanna congratulate you as you were able to adopt and survived to make it here in Pinas for more than 4 yrs I think, with all those hardships and lots of adjustments you've been through in the past, that really made you, man! Can't wait to 👀 the finished product of the #secretproject!!! We ❤ you sooo much Mikey from your ever dearest #mabuhaysquad!!! ***** I didnt know for all these years, that #lolabasyang is MALE...just learned it from you! Amazing!

[@melanieyeoh8633]

It's ok if there's no cliffhanger, I will still watch your vlog daily...

[@JonathanAzariah]

I'm going through these things but the vibe here in Philippines is so good I love it here even tho I struggle with some things like speaking Tagalog and stuff but the thing which keeps me motivated is weather anyone is rich or not ,have problems or not everyone always stay SMILING

[@dreie9586]

As a fellow Filipino-Canadian hope to meet you Mikey. We’ll be in the Philippines in the coming weeks

[@JoeyLEGENDARY]

Didn't know about Lola Basyang since I was born here in NY but I will now research him and his stories. Very cool learning new things, thanks kuys Mikey.

[@shengspas375]

hi mikey! im a new subscriber to your pinoyboi channel. love your vlogs, addicted watching em. your cliffhangers are the bomb! hahahaha....aside from your funny antics with RJ, you are very smart sharing all your knowledge whatever it maybe. your foodtrips are the best making me miss philippines more. Thank you for all you do! I can officially say im a member of #mabuhaysquad! love & peace sheilah (sheng) from West Sacramento and San Jose :-)

[@eduardogerona8820]

notif skwaaaaadd !

[@Tyrra06]

Just finishing lunch here in France and now it's dessert time w/ you #MabuhaySquad 😇😇😇

[@mariasoledad3044]

Hi Mikey, thank you so much for uploading these survival tips and being really honest on those topics and on how you made it there back home. I grew up, studied, and worked in the Philippines and settled in India after marriage, and to be honest, your tips applies to living in India too. These are the same tips I tell Filipina women who want to relocate here with the "learn the culture" first being the first and foremost. I am also happy that you are honest about how showbiz is. I was never really a fan when you were appearing on shows because somehow you looked like you had a "pilit" bravado especially in that Arnold Clavio interview. Your youtube videos are more emotionally honest in a way since you are your own director and producer. Anyways! Thank you again. Stay honest and blessed. #MabuhaySquad from India! :-)

[@coolgaming6985]

Beautiful content Mikey 👍..very well said. Living in the Phils can be sum up to 'hardwork'. #MabuhaySquad

[@negryanu1]

This was the best blog for the past month, thanks Mikey! I was aware of the roughing it and the slow internet from my vacation in Manila. I will consider a condo in Mandaluyoung because of you! #MabuhaySquad! BTW We have Ipis that crawl on your face in Honolulu too!

[@leahtorres-2ndedmonton451]

Looking forward to it Mikey,we always watch your vlogs here in Canada even when were still there in the Phils.

[@biancamj6807]

Congrats to the winners ! Happy to both of you ! God bless ! 😆😇

[@alantan2648]

The food at Don Juan looks so yummy. Plus the home of lola Basyang converting it in a homey historic restaurant makes it very special. ☆♡☆

[@leahtorres-2ndedmonton451]

We love your vlogs Mikey:-) we miss the funny vlogs before though like adobo songs and others.I think its what caught our fellow filipino's attention and yours truly.

[@MikeyBustosOfficial]

+Leah Torres Yes, will definitely do more parodies and original songs! We've been so busy! Promise more coming up!

[@JoeyLEGENDARY]

All of Mikey's alternate personas are coming back slowly, I wonder if this is a start of a new series on the channel or just a one off.

[@JaneKatayama]

Having a true friend or someone who will not take advantage of you, that's how you will survive.

[@lovemy2boyys]

Whats so cool about watching your videos is that i already know where to go pag nagbakasyon kami dyan! Especially these restaurants! Ang dami! They all look good!

[@aysjelow7168]

I liked this one a lot. Thanks for sharing. I've stayed in a condominiums in the Philippines but there is really something about living in a community of just houses. Even row apartments have their own nice flair.

[@janzendoesvidssavage1623]

Top 3 Tips To suurvive the weather in the philipines 1.)Wearing White shirts Dont Were black 2.)Always bring and extra t-shirt And one umbrella 3.)Always carry of drinking water

[@redch.897]

Janzen2000 Jacinto IKR it's so hot.

[@gelo8403]

im filipino but ive never been in the philippines, my family here in america is poor. My family in the philippines always offer to fly me over their, but my mom alwyas rejects. i plan on studying abroad there, im so interested in filipino culture and wish to be more pinoy than i am now

[@awanei]

Not to be too critical, I don't know if anyone else caught it or not. You had the #3 titled for your #4 & #5 tips. BTW, I've been watching all of your daily vlogs since you've started it.

[@C_Lif3]

Joel Cabebe, yeah I noticed it too.

[@MikeyBustosOfficial]

+Joel Cabebe Woops! So many errors in this vlog! Thanks for pointing it out! My bad!

[@JoeyLEGENDARY]

Also about taxis, if you are not from there they might increase your fare slightly more than a local so I tend to be with a pinsan to avoid the screw job.

[@bluemarshall6180]

If You Love the View of MarikinaValley And the Sierra Madre try to Look for A House at Loyola Grand Villas. Just Try. And it's a Gated Village with Guards. The Problem is there are No Tricycles around. Hehehe.....

[@gabriellekaylene]

you are very down to earth and very true to urself, about the.showbiz stuff that you said, wil dasovich did said the same. love you mikey! #mabuhaysquad #notiffromAK

[@0802gracie]

Mikey! You made me cry with this vlog 😭 I am based here in vancouver and I am thinking to go back home for few months or a year. I need a change. My heart is telling me to do it.

[@emerhotness]

Oh my haha i won the contest.thanks Mikey and RJ ❤

[@kassting4790]

true true Mikey living in the Philippines is hard but I know cause I live here and I'm a Pinoy sooooo yeah loving the food again it makes me hungry wait BABY MIGUEL!!why is he there his back

[@aleahjumig2379]

Might aswell Mikey try SkyBroadband, they offer 15mbps or so. When we download movie it'll just take us few minutes while watching vlogs on YT.. it's really fast (in my opinion) especially when user are 3-5 people or gadgets,and they don't have bandwidth cap,I'am satisfied! 😍

[@MAJOYDACIA]

I really enjoy watching your VLOGS as it takes me back to where my roots are, living abroad for so long can be so easy to not linger on the amazing stuff in Philippines, thanks for touring us around in our gorgeous country xoxo

[@janelirios3092]

Greenwoods Executive Village Pasig has so many For Sale Houses... Go check them out

[@watchralph1535]

OMG MIKEY! OUR SCHOLL IS JUST LITERALLY IN FRONT OF DONG JUAN! Wish I see you there

[@alelimarie2927]

I miss all the flora and fauna of the Philippines!!! I'm currently living here in Oman and it is the opposite of the Philippines, except for the heat of course hehe... I also miss the rain!

[@daniahtareq7589]

Mikey i live in the philippines for 4 years its amazing

[@mulanlee1000]

I was in Toronto last week Mikey and helped my daughter moved out from the residence at U of T and talking about cabs well, I had the same experienced. Because we're taking all her stuffs to the hotel which is close to Eaton centre mall and I got rejected by many cab drivers 😢 my daughter was so mad and she said they're not allowed to refused.

[@celinetheswiftie2407]

#MabuhaySquad ✨❤ i love ur videos and humor so much, HAHAHA hi Kuya Mikey! #ProudToBePinoy

[@mengeee4550]

i always get ideas to where to find good eats from your vlogs! its just so satisfying to watch you eat hahaha! certified foodie ka tlga. love you mikey and rj! #MabuhaySquad ❤❤❤❤

[@jona457]

Great advice Mikey. Love them all. Love your daily shares of your days. Hugsss!! Mabuhay!!!!

[@LadyWindblume]

I really appreciate your tips for survival! I plan on living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 some day!

[@MikeyBustosOfficial]

+Nancy Ramona Thanks, Nancy! Oh wow! That would be totally cool. Based on what I have seen Mexico and the Philippines are similar in a lot of ways!

[@LadyWindblume]

I totally agree with you! I've lived in Mexico 🇲🇽 as a child. And I look forward to experiencing the Philippines!

[@giggdoll16]

Great tips on this vlog, Mikey!! I'm happy for you that you found your calling there in the Philippines. Hello #mabuhaysquad

[@ghoxhqq]

Mikey makes all his videos in my OPINION comedy food show travel show knowledge prayer and I love it

[@louletteagcaoili7602]

you're so smart Mikey.... I enjoyed so much your daily vlog...

[@geprapanut1029]

I loved watching this vlog. Thinking of moving to the Philippines and loved your tips

[@cc3kidsl8ter78]

FOOD IN THE VLOG! YASSS!! YUMMY!!!

[@janelirios3092]

Baby Miguel!!!!! 😱😱😱😱 where's your momma Michelle???

[@youthinmejapan]

cute looking baby😍 every character makes appearance ... looking forward for special reunion 'bidio'

[@janevallestero2506]

Yes, you have the right amount of celebrity.

[@isaganepitequen9143]

I always love watching your vlogs... always very informative and you always talk with a lot of sense!

[@armiecapisnon1058]

OMG... finally it's here... commenting while watching... seems like RJ is a very light sleeper... am lying in bed about to go to sleep and having my nightly routine of watching your vlogs and once again as always #gettinghungry cause of your very graphic and very descriptive narration of your food tripping... #drools

[@ethelrs]

Oh baby Miguel found ate Elsie to babysit him. You're still a baby after a couple of years. You haven't aged at all. Still cute!

[@analizablevins]

First,,, Congratulations to the winners 😊!!! Second,,, Mikey I love when you get informative and deep with your vlogs. I haven't been back to the Philippines since I was 6 and watching your vlogs really makes me want to go and visit. I miss alot of things but mostly I miss the many many different types of food 😄! Thanks again for taking us on a walk of life 😙! Third,,, is Where the heck did you go? lol usually you have a destination or something lol or were you just going for a walk 😊. #MabuhaySquad4Ever #Pinay4rmFlorida #LoveMikeyAndRJ #WeAreAllInThisTogether #TillWeGetToMeet

[@Brianna-hc3tp]

I'm also from the Toronto area and thinking about moving to the Philippines when I'm older

[@femelinemar6034]

I always love watching all your videos it inspires me a lot after work I look forward of watching your new vlogs. Love your perspective in life. Malaya is love❤️ love to be part of MabuhaySquad

[@gail4588]

blood type: Sugar 😂😂

[@ignacioregie5667]

Honst?

[@ashantelalysha7989]

Oh my goodness almost RJ hahaha your face reaction really looks like angry or surprise ? Mikey is so pilyo..😃😃😂😂

[@lypuppydoo]

thanks for sharing your honest opinion, that's why I love (and addicted :) ) to watch your vlog everyday,

[@trysthanfernando8666]

The serious face of RJ haha!!!!😂😂😂

[@trysthanfernando8666]

_Nexie_ _Lex_ yeah SO KAWAII!!!!

[@heyitsnaomsh]

NOTIF SQUAADDDD #MABUHAYSQUAD

[@xersusfilms]

my top survival tips is never go outside cause ur gonna burn!

[@daikichuei]

wow. Owel Paz. surely we will visit Dong Juan

[@Corazanaoro]

congrats to the winners.

[@wellyoung4970]

totally agree with your 5 surviving tips Mike.

[@MeMommyEms]

I love how you control the food that you want to eat. Like sugars! Because that's the most tempting. But you ended up eating icecream and cake! Haha.. love it!

[@KennenNavarro]

Yas plot twist come through. Also I wanna visit all these places you eat at next time I'm back in PI. #takingnotes

[@jameegonzales6330]

#Mabuhay Squad Philosophy magtiwala ka sa sarili!

[@catherineantonetteuong3458]

Hi Mikey! Thank you for your daily vlogs which i am always been waiting every 7pm. I am concerned about your vlogging on the streets coz your camera might be grabbed by interested persons who are in moving vehicles/motorcycles Keep safe idol. XOXO

[@maruthtiong]

I totally laughed at "bloodtype: sugar"! I am diabetic, and I'm going to use that every time I'm going to get asked what my bloodtype is. This is an entertaining and very informative vlog Mikey. I never thought that you went through those "rough" times. You are super! 👍🏻⭐️😊

[@elizagodomezu7553]

How can you walk that far in that heat and not break a sweat???

[@zhelleChi]

early bird 😊 #mabuhaysquad #notifsquad hello mikey and rj 😄 like and comment before watching

[@emgeeem3738]

Those are very useful tips. I will need the God-given patience 🙏🏻

[@pammandy]

Mug cake has a version in Cebu by the famous pastry shop La Marea. They call it "Warm Brownie Cup". Try it Mikey if ever you visit Cebu again. you will definitely enjoy it! 😁

[@brattybaby]

You're more independent with your content Mikey, and thank heavens for KZbin, right? That's why I watch vlogs more than I will ever watch telenovelas.

[@Corazanaoro]

the food part, I'm a self made chef so a Marketa is all I need. I can b happy there. I'm Caribbean.

[@mimaygaas314]

#mabuhaysquad pag ako magbabakasyon i love to go around the Philippines. maganda ang pinas..

[@JayIgles]

I am Fil-Am looking to move to the Philippines. I'm a digital nomad and currently living in Vietnam [loving it]. I have 3 months to prepare to move to the PI. I want to get in touch with the mother land. Which cities do you recommend? Your neighborhood looks nice. What's affordable, safe, and has things to do?

[@deetaijeron29]

Luv it!😉Can't wait to go PI and try some of the restaurants! #mabuhaysquad/guamanian! LOL

[@sofiemarfil1100]

EARLY SQUAD #MABUHAYSQUAD YEHEY HI KUYA MIKEY AND KUYA RJ