USA VETERAN Built An Amazing Life Here Tigbauan. Philippines

Welcome to "That Philippines Life" - USA EXPAT Built An Amazing Life Here Tigbauan. Philippines. Even though eh is renting he decided it was worth the extra money to make this house into a home here in the Philippines. Check out what this USA Expat pays for this 4 bedroom house.
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[@Shanghaimagic]

I've been to the Philippines numerous times and in fact m wife is Filipina but it still amazes me that so many children speak pretty darn good English. Philippines is a unique place, that's for sure. Back to the subject at hand, the USA is out of control expensive and a lot more people are going to be looking for alternatives so they can have a descent life without spending and arm and a leg.

[@Norfolkbabe578]

The Philippines was a territory of the US after Spain left hence all the western influence stayed like the English language

[@norawright6000]

Way to go USAF! Thank you for your service! Go Patriot s USA🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Michael, I've seen this house before - It's amazing what he has done to it as a renter. He's in a good location and that house is now a showpiece! Nice video!

[@user-zr6kl2db8q]

My cousin Joe, a retired US Navy, perhaps was receiving a combined monthly pension with the pension of her wife (in Pesos) about P450,000. He live like someone who step down from Presidential position in Ph coz he already built a mansion in Bogo City. How much comfort should we have to aspire in life except helping others. So he maintain every year or semester to enroll some youths free of tuition fees. He became a very important person in the community. Americans call this Community Relationship. Corporate practice this i think to the community they belong. Is thstcsome kind of Profit Sharing that Americans invented also and become popular practice about 30 years ago?It stop, hahaha.

[@jamesarnett4129]

I wish you the best man, I was following you before Ph. Your young you can make it here, just don't let a set back get you down. I'm 2:22 in Cagaysn De Oro city, been here going on 14 years

[@tryscience]

Michael creates consistent high quality videos. As long as he doesn't get hit by lightning or involved with drugs or bitten by a rabid kitten, I'd say success is pretty much a sure thing for him!

[@heeha10]

all is good when you are in good health...everything ends otherwise

[@HDApex]

20:57 “Di ko maintinde e” means “I cannot understand”. They couldn’t really understand when you asked what they were selling, so they looked at each other if they have an idea what you’re saying. Sometimes when we speak English a little bit too fast, they cannot understand what we say. It’s fine for native English speakers, but it’s an issue even for the ones who speaks English as a second language and also lives in the US. A tip is to slow it down a bit and have some pauses between the words.

[@damianloder6080]

Why speaking Tagalog, I thought they were in a Hiligaynon speaking area?

[@HDApex]

@@damianloder6080They are speaking Hiligaynon/Ilonggo. There are some similarities to Tagalog and other Filipino languages, but once you get to the nitty gritty you’ll see the difference. For example, saying good morning: Hiligaynon - Maayong aga, Akeanon - Mayad-ayad nga agahon, Tagalog - Magandang Umaga. Notice how each sounds similar but are also different

[@HDApex]

Also, some of the people will sort of mix Tagalog words and English. Examples: I don’t understand - Hindi ko ma-intindihan, Hindi ko ma-intende, Indi ko ma gets.

[@rayray_x2]

I love ur channel more now i feel its more free and we can spread our wings to fly further than before

[@tryscience]

The gentleman has a nice home, it's good to see what's available. I think he got a bit too tangled up in the details though, for this interview. I think the audience, at least speaking for myself is looking for more general information, faster. Be safe and have fun and a good 2024, everyone!

[@humminbird6990]

Wow. Beautiful house and upgraded to his preference. This little town has her own charm. Nice people.

[@Smalltummywonderful]

His place, or rather crib looks pretty cool and it is pretty big and huge. I admire that, and the fact he built it himself is very impressive!

[@richieliper4720]

Most expats would love to stay outside Iloilo city.. more refreshing, slow-pace and kinda less expensive.

[@romeoETmike]

Iff you want to visit USA Veteran houses, there are tons of them in Miagao.The reason Miagao has a lot of local Miagaowanons that are retired from the us Military. Other than that, Seafarers and other professionals maintain a house in Miagao and in foreign countries. A friend of mine has 2 USAF, 2 US Navy, 1 doctor and 2 nurses in the family who built a house in Nico Street, Almost all in the neighborhood are retired US Serviceman. Some houses are along the highway as you go South from Iloilo City.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I have been to a few homes in Miagao, a few festivals and I go to Sulu Garden a lot, but did not realise there is so many USA vets there?

[@TETRARCHFREAK]

That guy has a very nice house Mike. Very cool

[@landrodomingo981]

Guimaras has the best sweetest mangoes in the Philippines. Why is Guimaras called the mango capital of the Philippines? The island province is famous for producing one of the sweetest mangoes in the world, thus earning the nickname "Mango Capital of the Philippines" from local and foreign tourists. Guimaras mangoes are reportedly served at the White House and Buckingham Palace.

[@cocomine8897]

That vegetable you asked is the stems of taro plants, it's delicious if it's cook well with coconut milk.

[@jmfarrell5]

Great video… definitely a place to visit.

[@blackgrandpa7652]

It's a nice house in a good neighborhood

[@johnbowen35]

Keep on truckin bro....I'm not interested in your personal life...ain't none of my business.....i wish for green grass and high tides for both yall....great videos...I'm a combat veteran of Iraq, planning to move permanently to the Phillipines...your vids help me figure out how to leave a country that left me and my brothers in the desert to fight to survive. That said, my girlfriend is from igbarras in Visayas, we met in houston 5 years ago and we found true love and balance with each other...we hope to hook up with you Mike, one day soon bro.....peace out

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Hoping for only the best for you going forward 🙏

[@angelkho2747]

Igbaras and Tigbauan are neighboring town 😊

[@brianbaxter3913]

Looks like a great place. So nice that he is close to the market and grocery store.

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Hi Michael. Good morning. Try visiting Bulabog-Putian national park at Morobo, Dingle, Iloilo. There’s caves. There’s also and old swimming pool and dam and suspension bridge. built I think in 1960. You will see Jalaur River that comes from the mountains of Calinog winding down to different towns.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Very cool.didnt know they have cabes

[@tryscience]

​@@ThatPhilippinesLifeAre you a cave man? 😊

[@MilAndJimVlogs]

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing. My American husband is also processing his military retirement and we plan to stay here in the Philippines for good. He loves it here and would be great to meet you one day! Nonetheless, enjoy and keep filming.

[@mikewoodley8767]

Nice vibe on your new channel ☀️

[@renatzkigab2616]

What a wonderful expat home.

[@jomazerud]

You might want to visit SEAFDEC in Tigbauan. Its an awesome fishery and research center. You might still find the wild bangus the size of a shark there.

[@stevewilcox9173]

Beautiful area. Great video with good info. 👍👍👍

[@xianardivsvlog693]

Welcome David to Villa Sto Domingo Subdv...this is indeed a very nice community...didn't know we're just neighbors not until i saw this video.

[@David-ng4ut]

Hello neighbor.

[@salvacionlacson8413]

Hi Michael Thanks for your vlog about Tigbawan I’m from Tigbawan but live in Chicago USA for 40 yrs Last time I went home to Tigbawan was 2016 Watching your video made me home sick Thanks for your vlog

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Wonderful to hear it brought back fond memories

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Keep up the good work

[@smartbiz888]

Definitely location is super and with the upgrades, Dave has set himself up nicely...The price is cheap too... For comparison, our villa here in Dubai costs about $3500 a month BEFORE electric, water, drinking water, maid service, and internet... There's no doubt life can be cheaper and the weather minus snow and cold is better there, even with the storms... Good interview and tour, love that bike...Dave is living the life... Good for him! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@kjon2503]

Tigbauan is a nice little town

[@meangreen323]

Great video and nice house

[@ameliamercado1175]

In it's place so comfortable

[@kenrice]

Beautiful home. I suspect that because of the enclosed space and high perimeter walls, there is little ventilation. With the lack of air flow, the interior must get pretty hot.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

There's something called AC.

[@kenrice]

@@GUITARTIME2024 You are absolutely right. I should have better articulated my post. What happens when there is a 12-hour brownout and there is no power? I saw only one air conditioner in the downstairs living area. A 2.5-HP split-inverter air conditioner to cool over 200 square meters of area is going to overburden the AC. Furthermore, anyone who has lived in the Philippines understands that electricity is very expensive when compared to other Asian countries or the United States. The amount he is paying in rent is a very good deal, and the money he is saving can offset his high electrical bill. To give you an idea of how much it costs to use air conditioning in the Philippines, for a 100-square-meter space, I am paying an average of 12,000 pesos per month. The house in the video has more than double the living space of my condo.

[@josefalawson3049]

I hope you guys have a good life in my old stumping ground.

[@frankkluz9787]

Value is 'perceived'. -- People 'perceive' differently. -- Owners 'perceive' differently as well. Some might see the value here in a deal like this and others perhaps not ? --- A 72 year old wise US expat in Angeles City 'negotiated' a deal with an owner who wanted 4K pesos for an apartment that needed work. > He cleaned painted new tile floor new kitchen new ac new windows and agreed to pay 5K pesos for life -&- allowed the owner to keep everything upon his death. TV fridge ac furniture mw oven - everything. So his rent is froze @ 5K/mo. for the rest of his life. --- Deals '''can''' be negotiate with owners !

[@tryscience]

That's an excellent arrangement. The owner never has to worry about new tenants, so long as the current owner lives. The tenant gets to create a lavish comfortable home, without having to worry about moving. And the owner gets all of those goodies when the tenant passes on. As an added bonus, they get to know each other over time and perhaps build a good friendship also.

[@mencygallardo8185]

Cool place...❤

[@cloonz25]

thanks for your intresting vid,just goes to show what you can find in the phils.hope he had a contract drawn up for the 2 years,

[@BelusTraveller]

Nice Tour, Good video, Enjoy, ☺️

[@allango9397]

Watching from Tigbauan ❤

[@jayneh2006]

Wow! That windy mode upstair is really cool!!! The house is well prettt

[@prettyghee357]

beautiful place

[@floren879]

Awesome 👏

[@jennifertentativa5147]

Wow! Tigbauan, my hometown ❤😊 We live near that subdivision

[@jackbrown8052]

The one thing that bothers me about the Philippines and Thailand is the laws against foreigners owning property. For me the Philippines would be a great place to live if I could buy a house on an acre of land.

[@loidadauz1370]

I bet. Good luck.

[@buckeyeadventures1631]

That looks like a great place to nest for a few... Good luck in your search.

[@arceortiz3298]

I like those old Churches in Pinas, they weathered most storms and still standing for people to pray. Nice video again Mike, you are getting to be a Pro at blogging lol

[@armandosune3839]

These old churches are in ILOILO, Philippines.

[@wintersojourn9356]

Me too. Always enjoy the views of church or shrine or other religious architecture/art. Michael’s vlogging style is my fave style; lotsa narrating, lotsa details, but knows how to let the views speak for themselves, too. I also like how in crowds or groups he often finds one or two people to highlight, to focus the camera on for a beat or more, & they are always interesting to look at (no, not always a pretty woman!) Warmed my heart how he spoke about the mural/carvings & smoothly identified “Santo Nino”without missing a beat. I recall how the painted sail of the Holy Infant Jesus was his fave decorated sail in the Ilo Ilo city boat race event. He’s not particularly religious, I know, but I appreciate his attention to these subjects. 👦🏻👑♥️ Ty to the gentleman & his wife opening their home & providing a detailed description of how they have made it “theirs”.

[@tryscience]

Not Mike's first rodeo 😎

[@rubyannaschadt2929]

I'd be soo happy if i find someone who would love to be with me and build together what i just inherited kinda small place but loveable to live lucky you gurls wish me too ❤

[@kevinwelsh7490]

I like Mike more now he is doing videos solo.

[@ameliamercado1175]

Nice town house everything is it's place

[@piacash5216]

Awesome thanks for sharing 💪💪👍👍👍✌️👌

[@randyhaas5148]

Amazing video 👍

[@jogalingtv.4716]

Wow❤

[@David-ng4ut]

This house was featured on Texas Filipino if you would like to see what it looked like before the up grades. Another friend was going to get it but that fell through and I took it.

[@-Cece]

Nice place David

[@randallgriffith4589]

What is the mammoth concrete wall or building next door? It's enormous! As for the ADV I have one here in Thailand. It's awesome. I only paid 99,000! The 350's sell for 188,000 new!

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

Have you ever been to olotayan island? Looks like a retirement paradise

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Not yet but several islands to see here eventually

[@travelGGph]

Sol y Mar is nice in Tigbauan. Also Bearland

[@bobbq9290]

I think your videos are better when you're by yourself purely professional.

[@tryscience]

And no more hand signals...

[@nadiajurasek186]

Exactly , no interrupting by annoying , immature girl . Lol

[@mikeglasgow9618]

AIR BNB FOR RETIRED VEYERANS. WOW . I THINK YHAT WOULD BE A WIN WIN SITUATION.

[@davisurdaneta1426]

@21:09 that was a Taro sprout that they cook with coconut milk.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Oh! Thank you

[@icewallowcome_daily9802]

no city water = no flouride... here in leganes we buy bulk water 200 peso 1000 liters per tank. it's a good thing it's only the 2 of us living and the water last for one week

[@romeoETmike]

That's not a problem if you have resources.

[@SuperMaverick4u]

I think i know this guy… before he had a vlog about rebuilding his house… and that huge wall beside his house is a town market at 2:02

[@David-ng4ut]

Not me, this is my first house.

[@mohamedalkaboom]

How can you not love the Philippines

[@gigiloveshongkong7133]

HELLO, TAKWAY NA GURO ANG MALABA...NGA NABALIGYA

[@marianeil6630]

I will not use the stairs, as you get older, your knees and both hips, wear and tear

[@YoungTowser]

Bro talking over Mikey for once! haha

[@user-yr6li4vg8v]

I would just love to live next to a giant wall

[@rayray_x2]

Dats a nice adv 160

[@raymondcox3585]

Well on your way to the desired 25000 views on your blog. you could tell subscribers to press on the hand signs to show they like your blogs

[@cozartboy1573]

how bad is the power outage in iloilo? is it still worth it to move there?

[@bornonjuly7052]

Iloilo and the whole Panay has ample power with 2 wind energy, 2 coal power plants and with back up diesel power and it is interconnected with the National grid. What happened early this month was very unfortunate with the tripping off of some powerplants. It is now full restored and the local government units and the national government is now investigating this fiasco.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Still pretty rare, we had a big one last year and then again this year. Every level of government so angry demanding big changes so that is a good sign. Normally you only get scheduled ones on weekends during the day with announcement and even then maybe once every couple months for a few hours.

[@Goodman849]

I made an off grid/grid linked power system a few times. Says the english man with a partner from iloilo. Maybe I should offer my services there 😂

[@romeoETmike]

Bad for other people but for people with money, it is not a problem. Generatorss, Solar Power will take care of it.

[@bobbq9290]

Didn't we tour that house before?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Not me, my first time here.

[@bobbq9290]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife oh okay

[@Dan-xx5jq]

He got a very good deal. All for $300!! And a big house too. What is the catch? 😅

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The catch is the money he invested in fixing it up I guess

[@glenn9057]

the guy likes his things. and he has lots of them. im just not comfortable buying real estate in the Phils. somebody could put in a rooster farm next door or a karaoke training club😂🐓🎶🎤

[@thaidawg9231]

Is that actually called a power pump ? Did he get on Shopee ?

[@frankiefernandez9225]

👍👍👍

[@JosephOccenoBFH]

"Gui-ma-rás" Emphasis on the last syllable

[@marianeil6630]

Put a screen in the door and window

[@homebasebelgium359]

p17K for such a nice house is definitely a bargain! I only wonder if he doesn't have too much noice from the market.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Luckily as you can hear from the audio you can't hear anything out front or inside the house

[@lindaalaureano]

What's with that big concrete wall ? Was it really necessary?

[@user-zr6kl2db8q]

If i am that expat i rather give scholarships to several youths and i will settle for a small apartment but very descent. The savings will be chanelled to helping others afterall i already have the comfortvi need. No use of having a narrow minded guts.

[@David-ng4ut]

I actually sponsored two students for a 4 year college before I even came to the Philippines so I think it's OK to live in a nice house now.

[@nlf17]

​@David-ng4ut so very kind of you Sir! ❤ God bless you! ❤

[@landrodomingo981]

He has a fridge and freezer plus a spilt type 2 hp aircon plus WiFi and a hot water heater when taking showers. How much is his electric bill? I had about the same thing but I was paying like 23,000 to 28,000 for my electric bill sometimes 30,000 pesos per month.

[@myendlesslove5120]

Wow!

[@jaygoldman4987]

hellowi am looking at your video from guyana south america 01-09-2024-time 1022am

[@CavalrySecurity]

A Good strategy, hit the wet market a daybreak while meat and fish are still fresh and the flies aren't out. Buy beef ONLY in a grocery store, Phil domestic beef is terrible quality.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Apparently they are raising us imported vows and Wagu cows in Mindanao so local beef in some areas is taking a big leap forward. Just not everywhere yet

[@myendlesslove5120]

Why its terrible quality

[@zenonaishvich7959]

You should remove your shoes if the host removes his.

[@drewnc6196]

I never understood the reasoning of buying a hot water heater. Wouldn't you be better off with a cold water heater? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mary-zd8xo]

I think hot/warm cleanses well. Also during cold months, taking a shower can really be cold especially when one is used to warm temperatures.

[@drewnc6196]

@@Mary-zd8xo But if the water is already hot, why do you need a hot water heater?

[@gigiloveshongkong7133]

HI , MIKE YOU CAN GO TO FISHING PORT IN ILOILO CITY, THE FISH THERE IS A LOT EVERY EARLY MORNING

[@Mary-zd8xo]

@@drewnc6196 Not hot. It can get cold in December and January.

[@davidscott820]

​@@drewnc6196 water usually comes from underground and is bloody freezing 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@Lenilugz5406]

Wrong plan and waste of commercial space. The rear part of the house should have been designed as a store or shop that can be rented out or used by the owner to compensate for the high tax rate of commercial lots.

[@ginnie5099]

Typical Asian local palengke and wet market...exact same ones we've seen in Bangkok and Siem Reap.

[@jayneh2006]

Is that house is a second hand bro?

[@stevemash3066]

Dude, that a Walmart walkway

[@TheBigBananaaa]

🙀

[@chalabiste8300]

I wish on these blogs you can show your location on a map.

[@DaniellaAaraAisha]

Wow you went to tigbauan I live in tigbauan

[@casusbelli8222]

How much is the electricity bill ?

[@kokalti]

I would feel so awkward walking through that market with everyone staring because you are the odd one out.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It's not for everyone, you have to have a personality that is unafraid In public

[@armandosune3839]

Yes, it's not for everyone. You have to have an attitude and mindset that you are not special and different just because you come from the west. How bloated an ego that can be. Shame!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@armandosune3839 so what's your way to describe a Filipino vlogger? Can you twist that into a negative too?

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Foreign/western look is very common in the Philippines. There are even locals who look like Michael.

[@kokalti]

@@Mary-zd8xo How common is 6.4 in the Philippines? And I'm actually 6.5 so I will stand out even more 😅

[@angelocalima6338]

How about Solar power for you house .

[@BC19572]

Nice home but how noisy is that being so close to the street and businesses?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I. Hadn't heard it at all that's why i was so surprised about the back door

[@nitoymagpily7094]

IM CONCERN ABOUT THE LPG TANK, PLS ASK YOUR FRIEND THAT THE LPG TANK WITH FILL IS ONLY 1,500....THEN REFILL ONLY IS ONLY 850

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Luckily he will definitely be reading

[@David-ng4ut]

I'm pretty sure it was over 2000, I didn't shop around just grabbed the first one, still not sure how much to fill it.

[@pamcahilignonescan7469]

my husband told he pay about 2 thousand to fill the lpg tank in San Joaquin, the price in the city is different than in the province.

[@johnt2140]

coco grove beach resort close on that house is owned by my first cousin michael. are you renting that house of that expat

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I'm not renting anything here, he is renting this house from a Filipino family

[@marianeil6630]

Where did he buy the mosquitoes zapper??

[@galenturner1266]

Is there a va hospital 😊