I'm All About CONCEPCION "Pun Intended" Iloilo Province Philippines

Welcome to "That Philippines Life" - I'm All About CONCEPCION "Pun Intended" Iloilo Province Philippines. Many of you recommended me to this place because it was similar to Estancia, a place I fell in love with! Well it has beautiful sandy beach islands, mountains and the small town province life feel that many love and seek out in the Philippines.
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[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you for joining! Please keep in mind any language barrier is on me, if I went to another country like ie: Germany in a town it would be even harder probably. When I move in May to a new place I plan to take in person lessons to learn whatever the local language is

[@itsok-zf7dx]

Just toss out some "Salamat" - ThankYou, "Kuya"- Brother, Or if you want uncontrollable giggles from the ladies "Maganda" - cute/beautiful. Even a couple words of there own language will make their day.

[@itsok-zf7dx]

Also google translate "app" has filipino now can type in english and have the phone speak filipino. will help if spots they dont understand you. Its downloadable so dont need data on the go.

[@XxxAoBaa-mg2xm]

in the philipines its impolite to point with your fingers at people

[@thehairypavementant3931]

German is easy to learn as most of there words are similar to English if your going to live in the Visayas learn this language most people understand this Im to old to try and figure this language out but I know a lot of words lol

[@TheSharonland1237Toronto]

I was so shy when i meet my husband he came all the way from Canada to meet me then, after a year he came back in Iloilo City to marry me. We got married at the cathedral church in Jaro. We been married almost 31 years now. You know when you get married in the Philippines there is no divorce, through thick and thin sickness and health ups and down of your life we have to stay in our marriage nothing is perfect but always work it out in some ways.Thank you Michael for exploring the Philippines for us to see...stay safe :)

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

That is fantastic I love a happy story

[@angelohinubania7540]

😅😅😅😅 yummy

[@danielroydrawe]

I remember that bloody cathedral in Jaro waking me up at 4:30 am with their bell ringing.

[@J-Tyson558]

Here's a tip: To get store workers to talk to you on camera buy something from their store, just something small. That way they're forced to do something while you film and in the process they will talk to you hopefully.

[@humminbird6990]

People in a small town are typically shy. But they really like seeing a foreigner, they just shy in conversation at first. You've got to use to it. Good video Michael.

[@milescali]

Just wanted to let you know your videos are even better by yourself. Enjoyed Kat coming on as well. Keep it up.

[@Cpizzo]

Same

[@marcusgraham9478]

As much as Philippines has poverty and natural disasters you are showing us the true side of the people, how friendly they are (not to mention the pretty ladies) and truly the paradise(s) they live in on ILOILO, really interesting. 👍

[@thehairypavementant3931]

I lived in that area and seeing the Big Island was always amazing because it stands out I was In Guimaras when the big typhoon struck Concepcion and surrounding area it was very bad in that area lots of deaths I stayed half a yr in Tentay before this Guimaras 2 yrs live in Cebu now yea I miss this place The Islands are really cool to see looks prehistoric just off world natural beauty Good show if your going back to Luzon travel north from there never been there Should go thru Bicol and see the Mt Mayon volcano and visit Buhi I have alot of relation there another beautiful place stay out of the big cities

[@adreanmineau3035]

I love watching your videos. Great job.

[@andrewsibert7629]

Another great video michael.concepcion is a beautiful little town. The people are so friendly. I always enjoy your videos you give out a lot of information information

[@Weirlive]

how this channel isn't bigger I'll never know.. you've convinced me to go to the philippines. I will say of all the towns this one seems to not be for a beginner.

[@chonarabuyo9410]

Michael is the most consistent and most hardworking vlogger there is! i hope the 10 M pinoys abroad will all subscribe to this channel! ❣❣❣

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Tok kind thank you

[@Ty-dt8xv]

Awesome video wow beautiful location 👍👍👍

[@thedvdupdate]

Anyone else catch that the Mayor said "with me" when saying Mike should go tour the islands? Maybe I just misheard it, but Mike you might have been able to get a Mayorial escort lol

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It was pretty loud I must have missed that, stayed tuned for tomorrow

[@panamachele7373]

Brother Michael.... Another One! Love it and will add to my list....Thanks for sharing

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

I think you found your stick in the mud Michael! That place is pretty sweet 😊

[@MyRay101]

My wife's hometown. Great place and wonderful people.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The people are truly wonderful

[@MyRay101]

I just finished watching your video, bro. Gees if I'd knew you were going I would have directed you to our friend's hotel that has everything - Borres-Canong Mansion (but it's just out of town but beautiful).

[@jackierivera3709]

❤❤❤ thanks for the video 😊😊😊.

[@Livinginthephils65]

Very nice little town. I like Jollibee. Pretty girl.

[@ugenescott111]

That was cool I like to see the real daily life of the people. You got lucky with the town party. 😊👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Very lucky indeed

[@boosy847]

Planning to move in Iloilo, thanks for showing Iloilo.

[@perry8498]

Great place to explore

[@locker1325]

Glad you are seeing so many new places. But May 1st is coming very fast. And I know you know that. What I think is important is that you are on the mainland, not on a small island with only boat access. The garliva place says hotel on maps. The language barrier is strong here. These are by far the most modest hotel rooms I've ever seen you stay in. You meet wonderful people. Mike, come on you can't walk 2km. You got skunked a lot there. You really have great experiences

[@Alan-BonneyLake-yr2ry]

Michael, i have bern watching you for a year, this is your best yet.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you Alan

[@patrickdesranleau184]

Not only good but so efficient also thank you so much again

[@justinehernandez7306]

Sir you got a right choice, the place to stay, welcome to the land of pearl, Philippines, i hope you enjoy scattering in our beloved country, you may try also going to South, a lot of spots there to disccover. I am from Batangas City and i highly recomend this place you' ll never forget when you see it❤

[@tomhunter2623]

Nice video started out a bit not welcoming but you found the Mayor and lots of young people and they were very welcoming. Now the town knows you bet tomorrow will be a lot different. Enjoy your journey.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Definitely on me though as it really was just a language barrier in some cases

[@tomhunter2623]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife yes I agree it was like the first day I was in Roxas City. It was just a language barrier with some of the older folks. I now love Roxas City. I am sure I am going to move there

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Thats a great mother you talked to. UK UK sent kids to college...

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Amazing if her to do that all with selling Ukay Ukay, where there is a will there is a way

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

You can see her marketing skills and disposition in life, you see a fighter

[@elvincarlington5310]

THanks that's all I can say. THanks!

[@raymondcox3585]

pretty filipna everywhere in your videos

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Honestly lots is pretty people here!

[@raymondcox3585]

just as long as there are no lady boys or egkas

[@AmaliaRoberts-fl7mj]

Iloilo is one of the beautiful places in the Philippines mike.and I watched some of your videos and journey exploring in visayas.i think why don't you try Luzon part of the Philippines specially northern part of luzon I'm sure you will enjoy,amaze and love it also.there's a lot of beaches around here.we had hundred islands and more in a province of Pangasinan,and nearby cities like Baguio city it's a whole year round cool there that is tourist spot specially summer season and a lot more nearby places that you will enjoy for your videos mike.God bless and stay safe always.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I'm leaving in the next two days actually will be about 3 weeks of a trip

[@AmaliaRoberts-fl7mj]

That's nice..good luck and be safe.

[@lucillegil5306]

Very nice episode❤️keep it up Michael

[@Livinginthephils65]

Very nice ending... 👍

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

That is a BANYON TREE ... We have them in Florida USA

[@allanayrav1298]

Heeeeyyy Mike...It's been a while since we've talked...glad you finally made it to my hometown😊

[@loutanquerido8064]

I mentioned you the Iyang resort before Mike, they have a brand new resort and its by the beach. You could have gone and stayed over there. The name is “Caza Iyang”.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Unfortunately I get thousands of comments a day it's hard to keep track unless its something I read that day. I had a couple people suggest hotels in town but that one never got mentioned, turns out they were fully booked though, even the next morning couldn't even have coffee there

[@rosemendez931]

oh! you finally went to Concepcion,Iloilo.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I'll have the thumbnail fixed soon, my brain literally didn't see the spelling difference

[@jasonsanjuan]

Explore Concepcion Da best Concepcion

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Da Best!

[@panamachele7373]

@ThatPhilippianLife This area is like going into Almirante, Bocas to go out to isla Colon, Isla Bastimento, Canero.... Except this may be better than Almirante and why Im coming to Philippian than Panama... Thanks for sharing.

[@ZhanMiyong]

Mike I enjoyed watching your vlogs today - awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thanks so much

[@gigiloveshongkong7133]

WOW NICE AND BEAUTIFUL CONCEPTION. MY SECOND COUSIN MARRIED A GIRL FROM THERE, WILL SHOW THIS VLOG TO THEM.

[@graceylifestyle593]

Waiting here for your island hopping vlogs in my hometown Concepcion😊and Sandbar island part of my childhood memories since it was owned by our relatives. I am originally from Igbon Island and currently settles here in negros Oriental. BTW Michael mostly Concepcionanons (my fellow locals) are kinda shy especially men they are afraid to speak english especially to the foreigners😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Unfortunately as you can see on today's episode I couldn't find a boat affordable enough to take me and I couldn't go.

[@graceylifestyle593]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I can guide you on how to get there cheaper😊

[@angelocalima6338]

Nice vlog 🎉

[@edj3873]

I wasn't feeling this place (town). I commend you Michael for trying and making the best of it. Maybe tomorrow will have a better vibe

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I think it's solely on me and my language barrier because the people are clearly very friendly

[@brianbaxter3913]

A very small town but looks really nice especially the islands and they are all so close. I would of been a bit frustrated there with finding a hotel room and place to eat. That is the one problem with smaller places. Still lots of fun to explore.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The longer you stay there I bet you find all the gems

[@brianbaxter3913]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Yes that is true and I think the small places are nice to explore but maybe to small to move to

[@72twist]

These are my kids, Burger King and McDonalds. 🤣Seems like a happy family. Iloilo looks amazing!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Indeed full of so many wonderful people and places

[@easyislander]

Hello again. I'm not sure you got the best tour of Concepcion. I'd like to show you around the islands of Concepcion when I get back in July if thats ok with you? It really truly is beautiful and just staying in town doesn't do it justice.

[@kalog0220]

Keep on chugging Michael!

[@mombugoyvlogz9777]

Hello Sir Michael. New Sibscriber here😍👍🌺🤗🙏God bless on your journey in vlogging💞👍Please try to explore Concepcion Islets😍Concepcion is a very nice place bcoz I was a highschool teacher here for almost 24 yrs already and Concepcionanons are very nice people🤗🌺🙏💞👍💐Try to visit Concepcion islets Sir Mike. 🤗😍👍💞

[@user-pn5fl2mj9k]

Try to come in Secogon Island or Barangcalan Island

[@claylifto2356]

The "shyness" @16:00 I'm guessing is an English language insecurity.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes for sure, there is a reason for the common term "my ears are bleeding"

[@razechellpanes4468]

Welcome in concepcion ❤...we meet you here in our town last night❤

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you, I had a great night

[@LoicFoundGrace]

Great video Michael ❤

[@rn4395]

Nice to see all places in the provinces ... But I wont go to a place like a in a Hotel where people looks grumpy...sorry mga kabayan not all are happy welcoming...

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

if you keep vlogging like this one , your channel will grow big in the philippines like your fellow canadians kulas/becomingfilipino & bret maverick ..... their channels were so successful in the philippines cuz they've had massive filipino viewers around the world, & we're talkin' 'bout millions of viewers here around the world ..... i'm not hating on expats' channels in the philippines who mainly focused on expats' life (or sexpats) in p.i,but if you just relied on them then .... how many expats who'll watch your vlogs when their numbers aren't that big compare to filipino viewers around the world ,where the numbers are millions ..... so keep it up man & don't change it cuz it seems like your channel is rollin' towards in a right direction .....

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Explore da Best Concepcion. “da” is purposely written that way. “da” instead of “the”. Not about grammar. Anyway, I watched the second time after reading some of the comments. To me, the town looks okay and the mayor was friendly. Good vlogging. Thanks.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I think you are proving the same point as I was :)

[@hygieagaloos6934]

Quite a hard place

[@easyislander]

Hello Mike. Were you able to go on an island hopping tour? How was it?

[@aparcia1]

Hello would you mind to visit Sara also. Thank you much!

[@acaciomadeira5147]

Bro seems like a real hick town and province town

[@humminbird6990]

I like that,,,"McDonald leave them alone" . Just in case Mak Donald sue them for using the brand.

[@gmm5550]

hey from iloilo city the clean city of love =)

[@danielroydrawe]

Try breathing downtown sitting in a jeepney sucking in diesel fumes, beaches covered with garbage, rivers so full of garbage you can't see the water, karaoke everywhere at all hours of the night, roosters, dogs, loud music........

[@gmm5550]

@@danielroydrawe well..i live in the Philippines ..in IloIlo city which is more clean than he most Us cities..and safer.

[@JulienSorelEatsSabras]

Another great vid. There were a few moments though, and it happens with every single vlogger -- where I wanted to put my head to my desk when you are talking to people who don't speak any English at all and you keep using the same words that they don't understand. Sign language and simple words! Ooph, ooph ooph!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

May I will start to take lessons to learn the local language of the new place I live. Won't be entirely useful in all areas since there are so many languages in a single island but it will at least help

[@drewnc6196]

Would expect someone living in Conception not to have 30 kids?

[@whatisgoingon0]

BRUV YOU WERE HERE IN CONCEPCION???? IF I KNEW I WOULD'VE WENT TO BANWA IMMEDIATELY

[@marccolomayt82094]

❤❤❤❤

[@floren879]

Hello 👋

[@Adoreyou0101]

Try Mararison antique the best island for me

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Definitely going back to Antique again, it's beautiful

[@MegaBob222222]

Love the language barrier.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

All on me, if I was in other foreign countries it would be likely even harder

[@cinnam363]

Is that my tita omger l wish l was in that vid cuz that was mu tita

[@MarsOcto]

I’m 6’4” also. Where are you getting your clothes from? I typically buy XLT.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

department stores are pretty much all I can do, so I dont get the big savings. Sometimes on lazada the sizes work as described though

[@ReadySetGo113]

Since you are now so well travelled over Panay, what would you suggest is the closest white sand beach to IloIlo. I am fit, but 67. I have to consider later years and need to be near good hospital.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

White sand close to a major city hospital would need to sacrifice for almost white sand in Oton/Tugbauan. The other option is outside Roxas city that has white sands around Palina Greenbelt Ecopark. In 5 years the bridge to the Guimaras will make more options but for now that is the options for major private hospital access easily without a boat

[@thehairypavementant3931]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Saint Pauls is a good hospital think thats the name had a heart attack there was in hospital for 3 days I would say the people there are a bit different than Cebu there good people don't get me wrong but something maybe more conservative Im not sure just my 2 cents Hospital visit was 60k for 3 days my 7 day stay in Cebu Doc was astronomical compared to IloIlO think I paid over 400k here both were bad points in my life here and im happy to be alive and had the money to pay these bills off life here is what you make of it just saying being x military hasn't hurt either used to moving around but Im not planning on moving anywhere for least 5 yrs as i have a plan and free rent so life is life

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@thehairypavementant3931 medical city as well for heart related issues

[@ReadySetGo113]

@@thehairypavementant3931 thanks for input. I'm 67, healthy and fit at the moment on no meds. I don't anticipate the need for a hospital, beside an accident, for a few years yet. But do want to eventually settle in one place. Hence my desire to pre-empt medical needs. I am will also have a decent heath plan with AXA.

[@ReadySetGo113]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife thanks for input.

[@John-or8ze]

Dont go to calamba city, laguna crowded, dirty, horrible, inconsiderate drivers everywhere especially the motorcycle drivers. I call it manila south. The people are not very friendly either. I've been to many cities and this rates way down on my list

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thanks for letting me know

[@cyndel4263]

AUDIO issue here, anyone?

[@ylocoslovakia]

Instead of calling them brother try "kuya".😉

[@TheNYCexpat]

$30 a night for that first hotel was crazy lol

[@joelow1282]

Never heard the term CR before for bathroom . Had to look it up 😂😂😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Haha right my first time in the Philippines I was so confused too

[@Livinginthephils65]

Comfort Room (C/R).

[@henrikovratd9845]

Where is conception? Is it near iloilo?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I show the map in the first few seconds but yes it Northern Iloilo Province

[@henrikovratd9845]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife ty for your reply. You do Great work 👏 💪 👍

[@Nighthawk2211]

What a weird vibe at that "ship"-hotel. Damn. Wouldn't stay there if they paid me for it. "Fully booked"? By who? Haha. I actually found the whole place pretty weird, but what do I know. :p Nice people though, as always.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I think the founders Day brought people from our of town filling it all up and in hindsight I think he was saying yes to hotel and no to room. My best guess anyway 😂

[@Nighthawk2211]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife haha!

[@locker1325]

Funny how you told that mom she could relax and be free once her kids are grown. I don't think that is something they desire. Being free of family is not a goal for them I think

[@venussandiego8425]

Off cam- when you can, just promote your channel to people you’ve just chatted!

[@PeeWeeBarnes]

Hi Michael, do you have any recommendations for hotels or accommodations in Roxas City? We are looking online via Agoda and other websites. The options there seem limited. We are going for the Seafood. It is the seafood capital.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes look for Sitio Uno to stay in Pueblo Panay or Victoria Hotel, on the beach you have high end is San Antonio Resort, value priced actually on the beach you have AltaCosta and really budget on the beach is the beach bar and house

[@PeeWeeBarnes]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Thank you, Michael. Keep your head up! Your new channel is better than the old one. You will get thru this. God has given you amazing talents. Take care, friend!!

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The J daughters, the eldest was Jonalyn so all starts with J

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I swear I still hear Donna Lynn, old age is taking my hearing

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

That's how with Pinoys naming their kids. Usually 1 starting letter. Or males follow father starting letter, females follow mother starting letter. Sometimes after angels. So there's a theme...

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Might go home for vacation to Iloilo City in June. Bora to Iloilo City to Guimaras and back to Iloilo City. My last trip was 2019. However this time can't visit San Jose Antique, my moms hometown.

[@Livinginthephils65]

I have a brother-in-law in the Philippines and all his 8 kid's names, except 1, starts with J.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@Livinginthephils65 wow I'd have a hard time coming up with seven names starting with J

[@edgarwangsmo6]

That hotelroom is a 800php-room ! -1500 is Way-too-much.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Seemed expensive but also if they are basically fully booked with only one room they might raise the price for the last one

[@Voltis-5]

Some folks don't want a camera shoved in their face 😅 just saying.

[@patrickdesranleau184]

Hello Michael I am looking I am in Cebu city until Tuesday and I am looking for a beach town that I can go either by bus or ferry but not to far from Cebu I don’t want to take a plane. I am looking for something affordable because I am staying at least a month you have any recommendations. By the way I really enjoy your videos and also the fact that you are Canadian me (Montreal) Thank you in advance and keep the good work

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Oh on the other channel I did a video, check out here it's as close to the city as you can with that kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2bSgKd5ethpa6csi=YadX5cZ67U5EpelT

[@user-dg2mo7su5k]

Teh...

[@lauriegarcia7236]

JunBee is a hotel. He just didn't understand you. I have been there. Quite nice.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I thought about it the next day and I think he meant yes to hotel but no to any rooms available

[@davebest6851]

Why don't you buy anything

[@johnmurray7557]

Is your ex partner still Vloging? If so, what is her channel?

[@paullancaster7911]

I don't understand why I am always unsubscribed from your channel even though I always click subscribe again and again for the tenth time now.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Are you watching on a TV? If yes double check on your phone,.sometimes the Tv says not subscribed but the phone does. Not sure why this happens

[@acaciomadeira5147]

Wow $38 u.s. a night

[@gordon.Jacko1055]

Well, I suppose you have picked the perfect country, for a single man 😜

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

That's what I hear, although I didn't pick it as a single man 😂

[@LuvMyLilBabe]

You could potentially be a better vlogger than Harald Baldr. You have the knack, natural ability, and the talent for making quick friends. You should set up a FundMe account where people can donate money to your account. You can then use these funds once or twice a week. You could give this money to a deserving person or family to start a business that would change their life for the better. There are a lot of very successful vloggers that have used this formula, Hungry Syrian Wanderer in Manila is one example who became very successful doing it like this. But in your case, you kinda remind me of Harald, you have that style, finesse, and even better refinement than the man and the legend himself Harald Baldr. This is how you can gain millions of subscribers very rapidly in a very short time. Cheers buddy! Hopefully, you considered the suggestions. 👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The issue is, under Philippines law you must have a registered charity to collect any money for good. But I am joining a great charity that does great work in the Philippines that will have me going into the mountains to hard to reach villages with the charity accompanied by the army to find children's with cleft pallets for free surgery. So I'll be able to do some good by documenting the work they do

[@stevenkalter2082]

Michael, you keep asking for what sounds like chicken desk. Try asking for room for rent/availability. 😅

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

True I could see that being an issue , I did also say "hotel" and "Room" though. I think he was saying yes to hotel and no to rooms being available

[@rowenatamayo93]

Yes, the guy actually sounded off “chicken?”, looked and sounded confused by your queries.😊

[@ArPhiLTV]

lol this soo funny 22:50 his speaking english but doesn't make since

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

After the whole night I though about it and maybe he was yes to hotel, but no to any rooms available?

[@jwlon_g3891]

This is a stupid question to ask. I follow many blogs from different people in the philippines. I see the tourist stuff; the bars and commercial district. But I never seen any industry. This my question does the philippines have industry ?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Mostly in Luzon island is the big industry, there is some smaller industries spread around but factories are near manila mainly

[@Once800-]

Dime a dozen.

[@AtTheZebo]

What is a, "Mang in a cell"?????

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Mang Inasal is a big chicken restaurant brand

[@davidbryant262]

Can you say Kerfufill

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Wow I can only imagine myself trying to say that, 🤣

[@user-bq6rk9be9u]

My goodness that town is sucks😅 I'm from Iloilo too.

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Have you been there?