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[@gailmaplesden7380]

The reason why that particular visa was removed was because to many Chinese nationals of military age were coming into the country and there were concerns of a forth column coming into the country. Also a lot of those younger Chinese were coming to run gambling operations and immigration was turning a blind eye and aligations of corruption were levied prompting internal investigation. This ruined it for a lot of people.

[@MarcPiery]

You know damned well that the Chinese will be exempted from ANY rules, as the last and current administrations there are very, very PRO Chinese and Anti-American. These rules were implemented to get rid of Westerners, NOT Chinese. China already recognizes the Philippines as a Chinese province, as was promised by Rodrigo Duterte. Don’t be fooled that the Philippines likes the west. They don’t. They LOVE the Chinese and are welcoming them with open arms, despite what is being said on these KZbin channels.

[@aaronadams7203]

It's called a 5th column not fourth

[@georgmeyer9104]

Absolutely right! The government is looking for laws to avoid a Chinese invasion! But if you come to the Philippines to retire, then youre welcome. Retire is the opposite of working! There is not enough work everywhere in the world because of industrial production, so its just normal that government protect the own workers from foreign competition! Actually to retire at the age of 35 is only for rich people, who dont need to work!

[@sgtm7]

@@georgmeyer9104 I started drawing my military pension at age 37, and I was FAR from rich. By age 44, I had no bills and could have easily retired in the Philippines if I wanted to at that time. Making the age 50 for the SRRV, is too old in my opinion. Or at least make the SRRV that veterans qualify for a younger age, since a servicemember will retire younger than civilians.

[@Stefan556]

Then they should ban it for Chinese, not for other countries.

[@LifeWithRilla]

I agree, I work in tech and I was considering applying for that VISA. But, now that I know i much rather just go there as a tourist and work remote for my American company. That way I make more and don't have to worry about future employment. They sort of are shooting themselves in the foot with that one.

[@lilphucker4561]

I have been in Information Systems for 40 years, we have brought in Filipino to fill positions in NA. There is virtually no technology position in the Philippines that could not be filled with a Filipino. Some leadership roles could go to Foreigners, that's about it.

[@LifeWithRilla]

@@lilphucker4561 That’s alright, I don’t want it anyways. They can’t compete with salary and I much rather just hop around to the various counties in south east Asia

[@imfalks3667]

As a tourist you’re not permitted to work or at the very least, do volunteer work. That’s pretty much with every country.

[@ldrcoupleinlove910]

Good luck, Skippy

[@rhysfirth3506]

You should try Indonesia/Bali. They have a new visa directly targeting remote working digital nomads. After all if someone's working for a company back home, but spending their money locally supporting local markets and local landlords, why not take advantage. I think the Philippines is rather more restrictive in their definition of working in the Philippines. It doesn't matter if you're a USA native working for a USA company, if you're in the Philippines while doing that work, it needs a Philippines work visa. The Filipina Pea had a talk on this with an immigration lawyer on her channel a few months back. I'd advise going having a look through her past videos for her immigration visa law ones with the lawyer.

[@timlee5260]

I thought it was already law that foreigners couldn’t do jobs that nationals could. I support laws that elevate the Filipino worker. Foreigners don’t want to work for the wages common anyway.

[@frankellis9627]

There's no way in hell I would work in the Philippines. The wages are just too damn low. Just get a job that you can work online and make real money 😎

[@flynt1977]

This shouldn't matter as China is buying everything up and will soon own the Philippines. Kiss this paradise goodbye... ☹️

[@purplemoose6431]

9:31 is where she discusses new law

[@jeh1333]

The main reason for the retirement visa for 35 year-olds being abolished is because it was abused by the Chinese. It was considered that the Chinese government was supporting a huge Chinese diaspora to gain influence in the Philippines for political purposes.

[@ivannovotny4552]

JEH: Spot on.

[@Stefan556]

It is possible to excluse certain countries from visa programs. Or put up a quota.

[@ede7208]

One of the best things besides tourism is to get more foreign retirees to live in their country. The most prosperous cities I've seen are those who cater to retirees. The retirees do not take jobs but instead create more jobs for Filipinos. I'm a retiree here in the Philippines who has paid for lots of jobs to be done by Filipinos fixing and cleaning my house, I pay taxes, insurance and maintenance on my car and motorcycle, I buy foods from restaurants, markets and farmers and I pay for health care from nurses and doctors and I've given to charities and helping some of my poor neighbors. I spend a lot of my monthly retirement which helps the Philippines and Filipinos and I take no jobs but create jobs for Filipinos. The more retirees a place has the more prosperous it becomes studies have shown.

[@anteperic2836]

Well it sounds like your efforts and others is not being appreciated by the people. They apparently are complaining about “all the foreigners taking their good jobs” to their leaders. Perhaps other countries would appreciate the foreigner finance more… idk… what do you think

[@anteperic2836]

@@TheDocFury bottom line it boils down to the peoples work ethic. From what I hear that is a critical and lacking thing over there. I have no problem earning here and then retiring there. I will live well. Too many people focus on how “cheap” they can live… I focus on quality of life and lifestyle. I’m not a broke expat who is surviving on ssi or pension… I have my own revenues from investments over the decades of work. My money earns money so I don’t have to work if I choose not to

[@TheDocFury]

@@anteperic2836 I agree every expat vloger talks about cheap living, how to live cheap. What’s the minimum needed. I could never live on what most expats claim to. I worked to enjoy retirement, I do spend more than I should but why not. A word of warning for living here, don’t let anyone ever know what you have. As with everyone, everywhere, if you have it, they’re entitled to it. Money vaporization is a real natural occurrence.

[@anteperic2836]

@@TheDocFury that’s why I learned the discipline of being a minimalist. Doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy quality but I don’t need the “traditional things” many people place value on like fancy cars, fancy clothes, or monster huge homes… my plan is to rent until I find an area I like, then build a home out of compressed stabilized earth blocks that is solar powered with a well and water purification system built in. Build a gated fenced around the property. Have a fish farm and grow my own crops. People will view this as resourceful and clever not necessarily “rich and wealthy”. Then I will travel all throughout Asia enjoying life. Go see and do some cool stuff. Of course give my tithe to the church I choose to call home. But again that’s my choice. I’ll be the quiet top 1%… as quiet as a white guy can be in the PI

[@joebidet2050]

Ed do you think they realise that They don't care or think about the big picture Just what you can provide personally to them

[@steveperyer4850]

This has happened many times in the US, where big companies told employees to train younger people who work for the company, and when they are trained they were forced to get another job, or be fired.

[@steveperyer4850]

Not all things are great in America, like many who live here don’t see

[@steveperyer4850]

They did this to pay less to the younger employee, as the older ones were getting high wages and they were worthy of all that their got.

[@boldtaa]

It’s actually the opposite here in the US. There was a big story about Disney some years ago where their high priced US Tech employees were replaced with cheaper foreign nationals and and to train them.

[@AdrianO-hb7ti]

Your form shows a good example of limitations of this new law: Training in French culture and Language: Even if you do this for years you will not be able to replace the knowledge n skills of a native speaker who grew up n is familiar with the French culture. I know this because i got French lessons as foreign language at school for 8 years! Yes, therefore i can communicate in French, but i will never be able to replace a native speaker! The world is getting more global and setting up artificial barriers is likely to make countries rather less powerful on level of gobal competition.

[@anno5936]

First off: France doesn't have culture! But you're right, and it is obvious when you just listen to Filipino-English... They are good enough to get basic jobs done, but if a company has to go beyond "basic" and fulfill those rules, they will pull out, leaving just the garbage jobs behind and none will benefit. I would welcome every positive change for Filipino domestic workers, but I can't see how this will improve things for them.

[@albertstephen2426]

@@anno5936 As a native English speaker and one who speaks, reads and writes the language eternal that 99 percent of native English speakers. I can tell you that your assessment of the ability of English speaking Filipinos is skewed. English speaking Filipino professionals are among te best English Speakers whose first language is not English.

[@Ferenczy1966]

Short Version: These changes only affect those UNDER 50 and also choose to work in the Philippines. Yes, VLOG'ing is still working. If you are OVER 50 and have chosen to RETIRE, then this has little to no effect on you, other than the VISA Method you choose. By choosing to favor employment of Philippine Citizens over Foreigners; it appears the current administration is focusing on improving the quality of life of its citizens. This is not so different from most countries. It is just not as clearly stated in countries like the US. Many of us here in the USA have seen or heard comments over the years, about "immigrants" taking jobs some US CItizens feel they are entitled to. They always fail to mention how they wont work at a fast food place though. I think most can agree that the Philippines has a QOL issue at the lowest end, and if this can improve that, it is hard to find fault. Unless we foreigners have NOT actually retired and have a external (Non Ph) or private income source, I'm not seeing the issue. If you are conducting business in the Philippines through ownership (40%), then these changes should have little effect on you. Why you are not hiring locally is now the question. Most companies I've worked for have some sort of training program. This is no different. The only change is...now Foreigners for all intents and purposes DO NOT have WORK VISAs available any longer. VLOG'ers who planned on "retiring at 35" to the Ph...aren't really retiring. They are using a tourist visa to get around the purpose of a Work Visa. Effectively they are running a business in the Ph...which is also 100% owned by a foreigner (instead of the 40% maximum required by law). There is a reason we are seeing Patrol Officers cracking down on VLOG'ing in public and checking PERMITS. We won't get into the younger, less mature mindset and problems that may accompany some of these young visitors. Hopefully, by the time we are past 50...we've settled down somewhat and have planned accordingly for ourselves a bit. When you take the emotions out of the equation, it's easy to see why it is difficult for a Foreigner to obtain the rights to OWN land in the Ph. If we were allowed to buy and own land unchecked... I'm pretty sure most can see the problem with that...

[@mistermcluvin2425]

Thank you!

[@charlesscott8124]

next we need legislation to require that all retirement visa are required to either show monthly gross receipts spending 150,000 php each month in the Republic or keep 5 million php in a Philippines bank. That way we can get rid of the old ones not contributing to the economy. overseas pensions should be taxed as royalties for using the infrastructure. At least the vloggers help bring in tourism but earning pension is income and needs to be taxed say 25%, if they don't like it go home

[@Ferenczy1966]

@@charlesscott8124 I'm not sure if I agree fully with your comment. - I don't like or need to file a tax return currently, due to my personal situation, and wouldn't look forward to doing so in the Ph. Then there is the various requirements to get an SSRV in the first place: 1. 10K USD Deposit in a PRA Bank, over 50, AND a verifiable pension...and has invested into a property worth at least 50K USD such as a Condo. 2. Over 50 with verified medical issues, and a pension of at least 1500 USD (Such as Social Security) with a PH Health insurance policy and a Visa deposit of 10K USD. 3. Over 50 and Former Military of "countries with military ties", with a pension of 1000 per month, and a deposit of 1500 (which cover the principle and 2 dependants). The retirees are by necessity contributing to the philippine economy. I don't think every retiree is going out every day gathering their food (i.e fish) and other needs. They likely are hiring locally for any help/work they need around the house. Some may not even drive overseas either due to age or just as a precaution due to laws, and take local transport regularly or hire a driver. If that's not "contributing", then I don't know what is. Little known fact: 50% of Americans have less than 1000 USD in savings. Most people are not swimming in money. The few of us that are fortunate to retire at the age of 50 are lucky. I'm not talking about those that were handed silver spoons.... It's particularity hard to convince someone to invest in an economy where you cannot own the land your home is built upon without being married to a local. Everyone's situation is different. Which is why I think there are numerous ways to retire in the Ph. I do agree about the Vloggers and their tax situation however. They should also be required to have a license at minimum which can be shown on demand, similar to a driver license.

[@pickledbeaker5916]

The first one is good as the PI was flooded with Chinese CCP agents who's motives are likely less than benevolent The second one might look good short term for locals but has a chance of hurting PI in the long run. The US IT industry is full of examples of training Indians to replace American workers that have ended up badly.

[@JustDeryl]

Good afternoon Rubeauti. I think that the USA could learn a lot from the Filipino government in this instance. They are taking care of their own, PERIOD!!! Only an entitled foreigner would have a problem with this new development. I wish you and yours the best!!

[@scottbieser]

Any employer who needs to find the best-qualified employees for certain fields will have a problem with this. They might just move operations elsewhere. This is a perfect example of authoritarian foolishness that will degrade the Phillippines' economy.

[@markilleen4027]

It won't

[@anteperic2836]

This law spells disaster for the economy of the Philippines in my opinion. I think as a national law jurisdiction this is horrible. I think a more localized delegation is the proper response. I would hire Filipino workers if I was allowed to open up but it literally takes years to train and educate people properly… this law is no good long term in my opinion. I see many bad things about it. Now I don’t know the politics with China and other countries but I do know my work. And speaking from that I see nothing but problems with it. As for retiring there… idk… more and more laws are being passed that really make me believe Thailand being a better choice

[@timothyjohns7007]

What would filipinos and philippine government think if every country in the world would tell Filipinos are nit allowed to work there cause we are not allowed to work in the philippines.

[@joebidet2050]

Or land ownership

[@RobertMiami305]

We have a lot of Filipinos working on all the cruise ships that visit Miami , I love how friendly they are.

[@joebidet2050]

@@RobertMiami305 that friendly veneer is very thin

[@dreamrestore213]

One thing we've learned the hard way here in the states, Elections have Consequences. If you're seeing dramatic new changes, it's probably because of the dramatic new changes to the leadership. If Marcos has a "philippines first" philosophy in governing, then I might have to rethink where I'm gonna to end up going, because it might just start becoming problematic for foreigners.

[@mavoya1]

Good riddance!

[@lilphucker4561]

If you want to live in the Philippines, why would you not be Philippine First also?

[@dreamrestore213]

@@lilphucker4561.... Because I would be a foreigner.... If you've heard of "America First" is not a pleasant term for immigrants. Trust, I'm all for doing for your own peoples first, but not at the expense of cutting other peoplez off.... After all, we really are ALL only 1People.

[@kevinjohnson386]

What it means companies will leave for Thailand, Vietnam etc. So then there will be even less good paying jobs there. And you know that other Asian countries will court, or recruit these companies to relocate to there Asian country. Companies will always look for the cheapest labor cost, and the lowest taxes, and overall operational costs. So I see many companies will at some point will leave the Philippines.

[@carlredmond3642]

Very confusing video...6 minutes of waffle about stuff not related to the title of the video...then no clear info about what has just changed as you expect to hear based on the title of the video

[@jeremyivy2753]

You must have watched a different video

[@ihateurmom]

Life in the province is like camping everyday. Lots of bugs, cold baths, and relentless heat. I'm from the American southwest where triple digit heat is common for 4 months out of the year, but it at least cools down at night.

[@whatta62]

I'M CONCERNED about your safety, Rubeuti after I read a comment about you in Mar Opiasa's latest video.

[@whatta62]

@@Rubeauti That's great. I love your channel by the way.

[@MysticPhenomena]

I anticipated things like this law that are designed to protect the Philippine people. So I designed my work to be always mobile and under my own control. I can see your frustration with the fairness of the new changes. I love that you empathize with the impacted people, makes you compassionate and attractive. The new laws fit hand in glove with the reasons foreign nationals can not own land in the Philippines. The economically privileged would buy up paradise and push out the indigenous people. As they have done in so many many locations around the world. The Sun has set on the British Empire and other governments like them.

[@mikejacobson14]

Seems right to me. Every nation should take care of its own citizens first. I wish the USA would start showing more concern for its citizens. Hopefully this doesn't shut down our opportunities to live there, though.

[@davidjames3126]

I enjoy your vlogs because you view things from both points of views. They are informative,insightful and with an open mind. I find this appealing and honest.👍💯🎯❤️

[@engineering3423]

This is good for the Philippines. For the families that are constantly struggling. Money doesn't buy happiness but it sure helps live a better live. Imagine a husband that can provide for a family and keep his wife at home taking care of the kids. This is a step in a right direction.

[@finallyFreeee]

Closing off your economy and country will in the end close off more jobs and without the best and brightest from the outside it will slow growth.

[@carolinafilipina4933]

The consensus seems to be that it will be better for Filipino citizens to find employment. So, let’s be fair - there are about 4 million OFWs in the United States. Maybe the U.S. should send all OFWs back to the Philippines. How do you feel now?

[@walkingboss]

Video wasn't clear. You were all over the place. First 12 minutes were confusing? This doesn't really apply to retirees, which is the majority of foreigners. Your videos are usually good. This one not so much. Not hating at all. Just telling how your video is..

[@w0lf318]

Well it doesn't apply directly but the removal of the SRRV for 35 and above it does, and I think her point is what more is to come with those kind of laws not foreigner friendly...

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

@@w0lf318 SRRV for 35 and above is OLD news. I helped PRA on their military SRRV policy end 2 years ago, even then, the 35 year old SRRV was GONE-POOF since 2020.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Excellent bringing up the Provinces because when I do come that's where I want to live !!! And wondering if they will let me volunteer Electronics or Computer Training for Free ???

[@eduardoalviggio5436]

These rules also exist in Indonesia, companies can hire foreigners only if they have specific skills and knowledge for the job role in which they will have to operate and teach Indonesian personnel the knowledge they own. there are many restrictions in Indonesia for example foreigners cannot buy house or land, it is difficult to marry an Indonesian woman who is not of the same religion, residence visas that must be renewed continuously, all these restrictions make Indonesia never get out of poverty both economically because foreigners bring wealth and as a multi-ethnic community because due to so many restrictions and laws that put the foreigner in legal inferiority there are very few expats who live there.

[@nicholasnovak4]

On a positive note, it will lessen foreigners in the phillipines and keep it more originally phillipino in culture etc. Which is good. Money is not everything.

[@eddydavis9548]

Filipinos don’t rush or on time for anything. A no rush people

[@xpingjoc]

You're simply mesmerizing. I just can't stop watching and listening to you.

[@arcticblue248]

Its a dangerous path going there... For example here in Norway alot of filiphinos are working at our boats because lets face it they are cheaper workforce... now philipinos do have a very good reputation as good sailors so they are most definitly qualified... but what if like norwegian government wanted to have only norwegian working there? Would be bad... but I can tell that norwegian unions already wants this and try to influence government to do this. Same in other work here at mainland...

[@irskee69]

You forgot the SIRV.. Investor visa. Have to spend more money in country, but only in year one. Has enhanced travel n many other benefits much better than SRRV.

[@davidmccurley6771]

So many changes, we will see if they help or hurt and how everyone is affected...Thanks for the info... ; )

[@robertt6327]

Sorry I'm a little bit off topic, but watching your video today I observed that you have curly hair. All I ever remember seeing was your hair was straight. I love your curly hair it is so beautiful, I hope you will leave it curly all of the time.

[@BeinIan]

Regardless of the foreigner/Filipino aspect of this, having one person train 2 people to replace them will be terrible for the economy. The job can be done by one person, but now the business has to pay two people to do it. So either wages go down, and prices stay the same, or prices go up and wages stay the same. Either way, it's bad for the average person. On top of that, modern Western culture is making a lot of people want to expatriate, young and old. Older expats bring wealth that stimulates the economy, and the kind of young person who decides to expatriate is more likely to be the entrepreneurial, venture capitalist type. A huge influx of both of these kinds of people would only continue to fuel the current economic growth, but these restrictions will dissuade a lot of people from choosing the Philippines. All this does is create more jobs on paper, which looks good when you present the statistics. Trying to build up the native Filipino workforce is a great goal, but this policy will have the exact opposite effect.

[@skatingeezer3952]

Thank you Rubeauti for all the info.. Change initially is usually difficult.. As you and many of your subscribers mentioned there are many educated qualified Filipino people working services jobs outside their expertise,, so overall I would say it's good for the country..... On a lighter note, I'm 58,, and so thank God the sugar daddies are still welcome.. 🤣

[@alexandermayer2026]

The new restrictions on foreigners' employment is pretty standard and also the case in the US. The government is giving priority to its own citizens and/or securing job training for Filipinos. In cases where specialized skills are needed and not available, foreigners are welcome. And in order to gain investment from foreigners, the government allows foreign labor. Too bad for foreigners who have worked for a while. But this is the risk you take. And a crackdown on retirees always looms.

[@danielcox1537]

I truly believe the Filipino’s, Filipina’s are good people and should have the opportunity to create and have a better life.

[@CerebralAptitude]

I was aware of this a few weeks ago, 2 of my friends who planned to retire there, did not want the headache of trying to determine what the Philippine government was going to do, so they both retired in Brazil. It's not worth an American's time to consider what the problems would be and now more American men are going to Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic and throughout South America. Men retiring do what is easier for you and don't consider the Philippines any longer. Thailand welcomes you and dozens of other countries. If you have to deal with all this nonsense, don't retire there. The U.S. government is currently writing sanctions to stop allowing Filipino workers to work for any American call center jobs in the Philippines.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Hi Rebeauti. Good video and good info. I know a lot of places only hire foreigners if there are no qualified locals to do the jobs. Like everywhere one needs experience to get a job but how does a person get experience if they never get the chance to do the job. Also I feel the Philippines government makes it very hard for people of the Philippines to get work by making them get so many requirements that they have to pay for. You can have a good education and qualify for a certain job but if you have no money for the requirements you have no chance to get the job. I think the government is going in the right direction but they also need to make it easier for those who qualify for jobs. I don't have to worry about this as I am here as a retired visitor and no plans to work just want to enjoy my retirement and explore the country. Keep smiling and stay safe

[@stevef5812]

Those changes sound like a positive change for the country and it’s people. 🇵🇭

[@ClemensRant]

Sadly that will cause to a big negativ change, because no international company will invest in the Philippines anymore if they can not employ their own people. So the Philippines will loose many many jobs, specially high qualified (like new technology etc.). This law may have a good intention, but it will costs thousands of jobs as the companies simply will go to Indonesia, Thailand or Vietnam and not invest in the Philippines anymore. Beside that, many international companies will fire OFWs as their people are not allowed to work in the Philippines anymore, so why should they hire Filipinos? Instead of making cooperations with ASEAN, the USA or even the EU they cook their own soup and believe nationalism will work - sorry, it won´t. It will end up like in Sri Lanka 😞

[@MarcPiery]

@@ClemensRant Seriously? They are doing this to make it more favorable for China, which already recognizes it as a Chinese province. The Philippines was offered as a Chinese province to Xi by Duterte. The new leader is just as pro-China as Duterte. Signage language is changing from Filipino and English to Filipino and Chinese. The law has only one intention: To rid the Philippines of Westerners and make it easier to become a part of China.

[@ClemensRant]

@@MarcPiery sadly you´re so right. That´s why I still can´t understand why Filipinos elected Bong Bong Marcos and not Leni Robredo who had been a real chance for the country and the people. So sad 😞

[@DJC1916]

I was set to arrive for a 6-8 month contract for database architecture and design in late October. That is no longer the case as the visa already hit a snag. I'm disappointed that I'm no longer able to come and spend that time on company's dime to live and learn more about The Philippines and plan my retirement. I'm a little over a year away from the 50 year old retirement visa, so not too bad. I'm lucky that all my other work is remote, so I can do it anywhere on a tourist visa. For now, I'm in a holding pattern on coming there. But, as stated by others, with so many people having 4 year degrees in Philippines just to work at 7-11 or Jollibee, I don't see it as a bad thing necessarily. Time will tell if restrictions get tighter.

[@BIGMAN7917]

Beautiful Pinay with a lovely accent!!!😍😍😍

[@kevinmacdonald9849]

A lot of college educated filipinas are underemployed. This should help create greater opportunities. As with most new regulations, it will be tweaked to achieve the desired objective. Importing low income foreign retirees is not a good long term solution to filipina poverty. I feel the new rules might help or at least are intended to address the problem.

[@hardmtnbiker]

It’s funny you mentioned BPO/Call Centers companies. I have been working with clients that contract these BPO and was traveling back and forth to Philippines setting up accounts then training and managing the staff and accounts. We are well of the law changes and have been working with the Department of Labor and understand the need. This doesn’t really effect executive US licensed professionals that are involved in developing and contracting the work. Honestly I hope that this helps these BPO’s hire and retain more Philippine staff. We have seen all the requirements necessary for them to just get an interview. Personally I have interviewed 100s maybe 1000 agents seeking work at BPO’s

[@SeeLasSee]

I get the impression that the Philippines is not the cheapest for anything with imported goods or energy compared with Thailand for example. It seems inexpensive to hire a household helper and gardener and so on though. But the province is much cheaper. I do get the feeling that things are changing in the Philippines. Honestly it seems like a win win solution to have foreigners as they bring foreign currency and typically cost the country nothing.

[@DHarri9977]

Well, the modern cities in say Manila and surrounding areas would naturally benefit it's a tourist-centric destination along with being a workplace district. I believe this is an intrinsic micro-level issue to get more people in the Philippines back into the workplace which is a good thing.

[@SeeLasSee]

@@DHarri9977 I don’t think most western foreigners at least depend on an income based in the Philippines.

[@DHarri9977]

@@SeeLasSee Well of course not, many are retired, some digital nomads, or fixed youtubers/retired/semi retired. The wages are quite low as with the fact that it's been a hard fast rule that foreigners can't take jobs away from it's own people.

[@yngvesoegnen1051]

Now I understand what the changes are. Maybe a broad overview and les detsils would work better. Hiring more Flipinos, the natives of any country, is a good idea in general. As to how it's done, maybe that's a process that needs to be refined with time?

[@gabrielvicente6027]

Ok Ms, we get it what you were going to say. Just say that living in a province is laid back and verysimple type of living.

[@robgillespie4541]

Ru, sounds like the Philippine govt. wants companies to set up shop and hire/train Filipinos to work within that company. If that's the case, it makes sense. If you're an expat, it probably works against you being employed by that company unless, the Labor Dept. grants an exception. Sounds like big corporations are taking over just like they have in the U.S.

[@bouchecaldwell1360]

Didn't know what to think🙄 at first. Thanks for what you do.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Let's get real...you might notice that there aren't a lot of foreign women moving to PH to retire. 99% men maybe? It's not the culture or the food. It's the Filipinas.

[@jefferysilzer6413]

Thanks for the info my dear!! I will still try to get there and hopefully meet you!! Love U

[@pcflyer44]

there will be some loss of revenue and some gain of wages it is to early to estimate how it will balance out, if the layback attitudes get in the way it would hurt the Philippines and there is no current information of how many companies will pull out do to this new law, it is a wait and see how many companies can get trained Filipino's going and how the pay structure will end up being, will the companies see it as saving money for the pay rate is different in the Philippines and would help some companies to lower there bottom line if they can get the local people willing to train, traveling far for work does not happen as much there

[@daviddarden1915]

Well, very interesting video: Sorry about the new changes, I feel sympathy and empathy for them. The situations is being retired. Under my status. I am currently age 59. In a couple of years, I intend to retire under Philippines sponsored American Military SRRV Visa retirement. So, when I saw this video, I was initially concerned but, my status is great. I believe that the new government will most likely say that if you are age 55 and above, then you can retire under SRRV Visas in my opinion. I do understand why the government of the Philippines is implemented these changes. The only concern, I worry about the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) being penalize by nations that now have restrictions on them in the Philippines. Thank you for this video. GOD Speed to the Philippines. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was stationed at Clark Air Base Philippines back in the day.

[@bayareatanders]

If you work in a foreign embassy you are exempted. This is covered under diplomatic treaties and agreements. I was offered to work in the US Embassy in Manila and Im a US citizen but declined since the salary is not what I expected.

[@burkhardstackelberg1203]

I am not sure whether this new law will change the Philippines for better or worse, but I think I have a clue where it comes from -- preventing countries like China implementing a colonial economy with their companies run completely with their personnel. But I still see two main possibilities to work in the Philippines as an expat: * Run your own business financed with your own stock capital (i.e. your company is owned by a foreigner, i.e. you, and you are the CEO) * Take a job where you being a native speaker is an essential qualification, which makes you irreplaceable, unless you start to train Philippines with native language abilities from your country. This could happen with English, maybe Spanish, Malay or Chinese, but could be quire rare for your language. Even then, create a new position - you now are qualified as a trainer.

[@edwardjfree]

Rubeauti, I think someone higher up did not think this new ordinance completely through.This could very well have devastating effect on the Ph economy,especially if the companies decide to pull up roots and leave, sure hiring a local national the cost for the company would be less and the reason would be lack of experience. In my opinion the way the new ordinance should have read was all foreign companies operating in Ph will be required to have an operating staff consisting of 75% local national and 25% foreign. That would ensure that the companies would remain in the Ph.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

It will create a niche market and will probably kill new growth. A corporation is going to have to see income potential with the new law. The niche will be for older workers, skilled in those areas who only want short term work and travel, such as during retirement. They can travel there, teach the skills, then depart. However, once that age is reached they may not desire foreign travel or their skill be a few years outdated. Corps would have to be willing to hire them for short term and change benefits as a retired worker is probably more interested in income or medical than in 401k retirement. It will def put some off they're not going to spend their money to move there only to be told to leave 2, 3 years later, just as they learn the job themselves and are settled in. A friend married a girl from Chile, I think and they have that same law. Hence, they live up here in the US and not down there. He liked it there, but can't work. He can work, but has to train a local to replace him. That means he has a job for 6 months to a year, then has to find another job looking for him only to put himself out of work again. His wife is a dentist with a growing practice here. All that income and taxes are going to US coffers, not Chile's, due to that law. Same thing will happen to the PI.

[@Joy-Hope]

An Alien Employment Permit (AEP) is required for foreign nationals who want to work in the Philippines for more than 6 months. It is granted only if it can be established that the job requires skills thatare not available locally.

[@masterspacetime2826]

Well the way my friend got around this law was he just bought the company he worked at and now he's the owner he does whatever he wants and while he doesn't technically work there in quotation marks he runs everything and he collects all the problems small hotel 32 employees 80 rooms 10 villas three swimming pools a big Bank McCall and a big wedding facility and although he couldn't purchase the land the law firm he worked with purchased the land for him and he leases it from them for $1,000 per year on a 25-year contract plus he pays them their legal fees so his own lawyers would have to cheat him to take his land

[@Mr333Lee]

Personally I don't think it's a bad thing, i am British, but I moved to Norway, so while my situation is not based in the Philippines, i am kind of in the same boat as a foreigner working abroad. Firstly why i think it is a good thing, the people at the very bottom are always the ones who get stepped on first, so while you may be looking at the the top end where people will come and be doctors or well paid business people, i think this rule is more aimed at those cheap labour jobs, let me give an example, in 2004, Poland were accepted into the EU, in the first year, 9 hundred thousand polish people moved to the UK, and probably 99% were low skilled workers, that would accept very low/min wage jobs, so over the next few years, salaries for bin men, bus drivers, general labourers, cleaners stayed very low. That also meant that a lot of British people could not afford to stay in the jobs as cost of living only goes up, these polish people were living 10 people in a house sharing the costs. It was a win win for them, and ordinary British people lost out. When Hungary joined the EU a few year later, the same happened. Even if your country is cheap right now, there. Is still people who will move their, as it is an upgrade from there country they come from. Of course there is going to be some teething problems, but things will get sorted and fingers crossed, those at the bottom in your country will see a benefit, and those big companies will have a smaller pool of people to chose from helping increase $$. When you look at the USA, black people are at the bottom, and these people are the ones who are mainly affected by all the illegals coming in from the southern border. Anyway, i don't know the whole new law, and maybe I'm wrong, but I'm optimistic and wish the very best for you and your country.

[@808pera6]

BPO companies were a big deal a few years ago but are also changing. Vietnam, India, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, and Thailand will soon take over the accounts. They will be no need for BPOs as they are known now because of the new AI systems being implemented this year. The fore mentioned countries have already planned for this, and the infrastructure is in place already. There will be no need for human error in the BPO sector. The Internet services in the Philippines will not be capable of handling the AI systems because its infrastructure is too weak and monopolized by greedy government laws that impose threats to foreign business owners. This is also why the Philippines will remain a third-world country while the rest of Asia grows around it.

[@rabukan5842]

The reason the US is the number one economy in the world is because of its open immigration policies (though currently under attack.) For all of its political structural flaws, the US only maintains its #1 position because it welcomes foreign workers, which increases the level of competition for jobs therefore putting pressure on US citizen’s education levels in order for workers to compete. Of course, the percentage of foreign workers to US citizen workers is negligible because most of these foreign workers eventually become either permanent residents, or US citizens, thus pushing up the standards for most job applicants. Like anything, there are pros and cons to this, but I believe in the long run, the pros win out. The plus side of not allowing foreign workers is that the Filipino culture will remain intact as is, and therefore, dominant. But in my experiences around the world, allowing foreigners to work might somewhat dilute the workforce, but the blend of cultures enhances the host culture’s experiences as we no longer live in isolated societies, but rather, in an increasingly global ecosystem where human cross cultural interaction can be a major source of enlightenment and even financial prosperity that many currently struggling Filipinos might welcome.

[@gandalfstormcrow2486]

They tried replacing foreign workers in Uganda. Everything immediately stopped working.

[@hermitbob7304]

I think province is cleaner, fresh air, not crowded. Downside is lack of restaurants, not good Wi-Fi or reliable electricity, medical care is not as good.

[@fredbigornia1814]

Thank You for the information. I Love your content..❤

[@OneJuanWon]

I understand the concept of what the Philippine government is trying to do here - have more Filipinos working in jobs within their country versus foreigners. If there are qualified locals to do the job, give them priority for the opportunity. It can ultimately help with the country's economy since the income earned will be spent for goods & services at the local level instead of being wired to an offshore bank account elsewhere. Implementing this and seeing it through to a measured level of positive outcome will take time - things like this don't yield results over night. If this ultimately doesn't work out favorably, then being open to developing more foreign business friendly policies and regulations for hiring and investment needs to be considered.

[@molganherrera5813]

It can discourage foreigners from coming to the Philippines. An if a company can’t find anyone qualified to perform certain specialized jobs, then it can possibly forced Companies to relocate to another Country. An asked yourself why would a foreign Company hire a foreigner just to get rid of them.

[@edexter97]

I suspect many companies can just move employees around to different countries. It may depend on the industry if it's a net loss or gain. As a trader (if I am successful) then I am a contractor and the job goes to whatever country that I go to.

[@leoncaleo3193]

It is better for your country. 😊 New Government will change laws to benefit the Philippines. It"s a good thing if it works. 😊

[@Happyharhar]

This means foreign investors will pull out of the Philippines and any new investors will look for more favorable conditions elsewhere. Also other countries will start to reassess their foreign worker programs to exclude Filipinos. This is not good for the Philippines

[@isaacg.9857]

Given the collapse of globalization that is already in progress, and given the need of the Philippines to import the skills of foreigners to continue to even hold on to its position while progressing more slowly, this is probably going to result in the backward slide of economic progress for the Philippines and reduced access to skilled worker training opporties.

[@Adam-gg7ps]

I used to go to Philippines once or twice per year. Now, I go to Vietnam. because Vietnam has lifted ALL COVID restrictions. No PCR, nothing. The way it should be. Once Philippines lifts ALL restrictions, I will be glad to visit again. If they never do, I will never go back...

[@alf699]

So now I know why a highly skilled Network Specialist that was offered a job by a huge international company to work in the Philippines didn't take the job. I couldn't work out why he passed on such an opportunity as this would further enhance his CV (It's not always the money, although it would have been fairly high...well above AUS $100,000). Now him like myself work/worked in an industry where just qualifications won't cut it. It requires years of high level exposure experience before you are at that level. Not something you can just train somebody else to do. Apart from this, I actually agree with the government to get it's own citizen employed by up-skilling and lifting the country slowly out of 3rd world status....I am all for it 👍 I just think they might be a bit too heavy handed and overshot the target.

[@leroyburchfield4151]

Good for Philippines. Better income, better quality of life for Philippines

[@georgmeyer9104]

A cute clever young woman with a talent to expand youtube paid video minutes! 😘We always listen to you patiently.

[@dariushines306]

I think these are good rules for the Filipinos and their country. These rules will bring an end to the exploitation of local resources without producing any benefits to the the local residents that is seen in other parts of the world.

[@cetilly]

These policies are normal and consistent with the economic development and skill transfer policies of most countries. It is particularly important for countries like the Philippines to have these economic development and protectionist policies to help attract foreign capital and create jobs for Filipinos. The Philippines offers access to their markets and in exchange these companies need to provide jobs to Filipinos. Why should foreigners get these jobs? Foreigners can still work in a temporary capacity to train Filipinos, but I don't think it is appropriate for a foreigner to work long term in a role that a Filipino can and should do. Filipino politicians and policy makers have a responsibility to Filipinos, not foreigners.

[@2nearalki306]

Well said. However...as a foreigner just completing establishing a Philippine corporation...the cost is outrageous (about 2 years salary) and the long process has been about 8 months. In USA I can set up an LLC at home in less than a day. LLC is not an option in the Philippines. Once my business is going, I only intend on hiring Filipinos.

[@jerryabbas4800]

My understanding about the Philippines is a foreigner Can't own anything Even start a business Or try to own land To buy property . If the Philippines Would try one thing it would be Let foreigners By property own businesses not rent From a piece of property To get a business going and get it taken away from you There has to be some leeway for foreigners to get a business thriving continuously in the Philippines

[@2nearalki306]

That is incorrect! I'm an American, married to a Filipina. I personally and exclusively can own a condo because in condo's I don't own the land. I can also own a house but not the land under the house, that needs to be owned by a Filipino. I currently own 40% of a corporation, my wife owns 60%. By law 60% must be held by Filipino(s). One of the reasons real estate is affordable is because foreners are not allowed to own real property.

[@johnferrara392]

Well at least your government looks out for your citizens. It's quite the opposite in the U.S. since the 90s. I can't tell you how many Americans I've worked with were replaced by foreigners not to mention that most of any labor that could be offshored has been.

[@dangarcia6760]

Sounds like Philippines first policy. This was tried in the USA under the last administration and they called it racist.

[@kengollon9537]

America First was incredibly successful with full US employment achieved for all races...until democrat governors illegally shut down all state commerce; supposedly for covid but oddly right before presidential elections. The "America first" policy was driven by fair trade agreements - not preventing foreigners from working here.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Been trying to retire to the Philippines since I was 64, now 66, that new law shouldn't effect me?

[@ejtaylor73]

I think if a foreigner working there is going to have to train someone to take their job, if financially able to, they would just quit and not train anyone, let those companies come out of their pocket and pay to have them trained, and in the mean time lose out on business because they have to train new people, and all the skilled labor is gone. Perhaps there's nothing about what happens to the foreigner after they train someone else because those writing the law don't care about the foreigner, they were only concerned with getting Filipino's jobs. In theory this is a good thing for Filipino's, giving them more opportunities to work and earn a living, but I don't think they thought it through very well and how to put it into practice and it'll end up hurting the country more than help. I don't think it'll affect foreigners that are able to retire or already retired and have a steady income from other sources as they're just supplying money to the country, only ones still in the work force, but it may change some minds on where they'll retire.

[@bobmoore5242]

The whole world is in a huge state of upheaval right now. But we haven't seen anything yet. You can honestly tell a 10 year old man that he won't live on this earth for another 38 years, because everyone will be cut short.

[@davidedward2405]

this will just stop investment, Philippines needs to simply open up, but on retirement that will not change, but not changing for the better if this is true, because investment via large international companies will end

[@toorimakun]

This would make sense in a country like the USA that workers come here to work and send money to their home country. But I would assume the majority of the money earned by foreigners in the Philippines stays in the local economy. I don't think this will hurt the economy directly... but it isn't going to help either. It could reduce the amount of people coming to the Philippines though, meaning less money brought in. I would say the Philippines trying to emulate a western economy is the problem... Restructuring the government to be more Filipino based and less western influenced would be a big help.

[@geoffmcintosh3]

How many foreign companies are going to pull out of the Philippines and move to say Vietnam or Cambodia? Lose lose for Philippines and local workers

[@cliffmays442]

Two thoughts. I am an American my liberal friends think everyone should be able to come to the U.S. and live and work and the government must not pass laws prohibiting this. But when a developing nation takes a hostile stance towards people from the U.S. to work and live in that country then they have no objection to that. If I were an international company (I am not) I would think twice before doing business in the Philippines. This may hurt not help the economy of the Philippines.

[@thecount25]

Can we do the same to the Filipinos in our own country? We should have reciprocity laws. In other words, if you want to be a-holes, we should too.

[@samwalker1691]

A lot of talk with very little substance. Someone who comes here to "work" is not retiring. If someone wants to come there and work there are 100's of side hustles to make money

[@indo_cad8877]

Great video 😊

[@maxrockatansky2702]

How about if you are married with Filipino/Filipina citizen...?

[@kafzetarepticuliesh428]

I want to go just for one whole month, l am Mexican and retired, is there any problem? How many time do Phillipines gives a visa as as tourist?, Hugs from Mexico👍😀😎

[@Rubeauti]

Thank you for your message! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time in the Philippines! We generally offer a tourist visa valid for up to 59 days. Have a wonderful trip! 🤗

[@kafzetarepticuliesh428]

@@Rubeauti thanks for your kind answer, greetings from Mexico, blessings😎☺️

[@nickgustin]

Wow! I think I am about as indifferent about this as you are… For the people that are about to lose their jobs… I really wish there was a Grandfather Clause to protect them. It doesnt feel right to kick out the people who’ve made a life and home there legally… then the rules changed 😟 My only advice: Quick, get married to a local LOL. I agree that this is very good news for the locals. A part of me is very happy that PI will benefit tremendously from a requirement to hire locally and not bring in foreign influences. This is a great way to keep your Nation’s identity. Multi-cultural sounds amazing until the day you look around and see your country changing from the values you grew up with, into the values of the foreigners. When the foreigners are making all the money, holding all the high level positions, have the most influence 🤑… You’ll start noticing. This new ordinance will have a profound effect on your economy. IT REALLY SHOULD HAVE HAD A GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.

[@stephenday3417]

I usually love your videos, but this one is abit scattered or unorganized. Most other countries that offer retirement visa require the minimum age of 50. It has been explained that the srrv was suspended due to a large influx of young Chinese srrv and was a security issue. These new laws were instituted to encourage more employment of Fillipinos. No matter which visa you have, it seems foreigners forget the fact, they are guest in the Philippines. Regardless of your visa, they can revoke them. External companies will probably have exemptions or work around these new regulations. I think these new rules are great for Fiilipino people. Foreigners shouldn't get upset over this, it's not their country. In fact, many have exploited the srrv and other visas to financially benefit themselves, not the Philippines. Just my opinion.

[@2nearalki306]

How would someone exploit the SRRV?

[@JLALALALA]

It might have had something to do with the Chinese offshore gambling syndicates that the previous government allowed to flourish and that created a mini-disaster for the real estate economy in Manila and for crime as well. The only thing that “saved” it from spiraling even further out of control was the pandemic full lockdown.

[@stephenday3417]

@@2nearalki306 There were 35000 reported Chinese under age 40 it was reported. We will never know how that happened? Corruption?

[@stephenday3417]

@@2nearalki306 Easy, don't follow their regulations.

[@stephenday3417]

@@JLALALALA Very possible.

[@bighoss9705]

I wish the USA had the same law! So many jobs being taken by foreigners away from citizens, including philipinos! It's unbelievable how much it happens. The USA should do the same, but never will. My job was split off to 3 foreigners on work visas. I was "laid off" after 20 years with the company. These 3 were let go after a few months because they couldn't do it. I retired from the workforce. I'm done with the USA.

[@codybrucewilliams]

for those wanting to get to the part shes talking about, skip to @5:00. One can see this is directly targeted at China and china companies.

[@manilamartin1001]

The 35 year old retirement visa was removed because there were too many fake retirees. It was being abused by foreigners. The second law is about fairness. The Philippines is asking foreign companies to treat Filipinos more fair when Filipinos work abroad. An example is JPMorgan. If you are a Filipino who trains in America, you will never be in charge of an American or European JPMorgan. You can only be a high end manager back here in Philippines. For me at least, these laws are about being more fair the way Filipinos are still treated inferior when they are working in other countries. Foreign companies are facing these restrictions because they do not treat Filipinos better when they work in other countries.

[@KutWrite]

Is this a sample of life under another Marcos? No more smiles? This is another example of a bureaucracy's lust for power ruins everything.

[@johnjustin8944]

Who knows? Hiring locals might cost less? No telling. And of course, it provides jobs for locals which helps the economy which helps national security and the currency!

[@Sneezyridr]

I wouldn’t even consider taking a job if I moved to the Phils….first of all they could not afford to pay me. I stayed in Makati and BGC for a month in 2017 and prices are the same as USA. Yes I know it’s not in “the province” but I’m more comfortable there. I’m considering Bali over the Phils, seems like a better value.