The ONE Reason WHY FILIPINOS Are HAPPIER Than AMERICANS

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

See the magic we experienced in Bohol 🥹 White Sand Beaches 🌴, emerald green Cenotes 💚(yes, we have them in the Philippines too!) and the kindness of the locals 🥰 were shining through in this adventure and fun packed video 🫶🏼 Hoping it will brighten up your day 🌞 Watch the Vlog here 🎥kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpqUiX-aabeIidEsi=NJG0QZqQLvd4gfoT

[@marcfern1776]

Growing up in the 90s in the Philippines, we already realize at a young age that - "The Happiest People Don’t Have the Best of Everything, They Just Make the Best of Everything".

[@leomarlonestrada5954]

Hello. I don't know you.....but I agree with. Personally....I have everything that I ever wanted, the things that I could but...to collect. But I am not happy.

[@JaxDavion]

​@@leomarlonestrada5954pray and find GOD In your heart... And everything will follow...

[@avielnayntisiks9903]

Aside from being contented with what we have, Filipinos really have big dreams, which mostly are really not for our own selves but for our families, and if we don't achieved or realized those dreams, we'd tell ourselves that God has better things for us. So what really makes us Filipinos really happy is our FAITH in God.

[@anacletabarrieta9748]

Very true

[@angelocalima6338]

Agree 100 percent .

[@ckpalaris7772]

This is what I had in my mind. Thanks!

[@dexterlim8426]

content??? this country is full of corruption

[@estelletalamera2169]

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[@elmasantiago2324]

Hi Nelly, I believe that our faith is a great factor in our life. We believe that God has always a better plans for us no matter what. 😊

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Love that!

[@WAN2TREE4]

Yeah, like those KOJC followers. A fugitive pastor and they still hang on to their faith... in him.

[@haighton]

and how does god present his plans to you? Via snail mail? or by e-mail? SMS, WhatsApp?

[@abgeebssr7344]

“People who need people are the luckiest (and happier) people in the world.” This gentleman absolutely nailed it. I was much happier and healthier when I was growing up and living in the Philippines.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

wow, that says a lot

[@WAN2TREE4]

"growing up" means your parents were providing for you.

[@coorei]

Here, we have this polyanna attitude (forgive the spelling if wrong!😊), it means being able to find the light in the darkness. The Philippines had been taken by different countries in our past for so long, and because of that, we generally trained ourselves to look for the rainbows instead of being depressed or else our ancestors wouldn't be able to fight for our freedom. This I think is why we are happy a lot of times, no matter what happens. Also, many westerners ask, why Filipinos look younger than their age, I think it is also because of this "being happy" almost all the time, because laughter makes people look young. Thank you for this post of yours. Salamat na marami.

[@jeanpanganiban14]

The key to life is faith in God and God brings joy, happiness, peace and love and majority of filipinos have that big faith. ❤😊❤❤❤

[@teealpha1029]

Filipinos in general are value relationships with family, friends and community, because having good relationship makes us happy. If want to see others, specially our love ones happy we’re happy too. That’s why Christmas and fiestas in the Philippines are such a huge occasion.

[@fkoff7649]

I enjoyed watching this video.. it's true, and realistic. I love the guy's perspective and also Nelly's thoughts.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

some people need a different experience to realize what's really important in life

[@janetlatoja]

Happiness comes from with in and people/environment around you matters.live your life what you “need” and don’t expect what you “want” that always to come, if it comes then count in as a blessings 🥰 very nice video Nelly 👏

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

exactly, always grateful for what I have 🫶

[@ruelleur9454]

Thought provoking insight nelly. Good job our nelly...

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

thank you, loved his video!

[@founkee]

0 dislike, wow first time ever I see this! Keep up the great content!

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thanks so much! More to come ❤️

[@rolandocsipit9329]

This woman her video always awsome.She makes me so proud about the way she represent the philippines.Keep going girl we love u a lot.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Awww... so nice of you. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@SHANNONNICHOLS-u4j]

I agree with you wholeheartedly

[@ReynaldoMendez-tr6jg]

Expect what God give to us. The word of God said Donot worry for tomorrow for tomorrow has worry for himself. Be happy and contented today, fir God will feed us, clothe us and make us merry.

[@dondj76]

We are so proud of your channel Nelly!

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

awww that's so sweet, thank you!

[@Wisdom143-f1h]

gratitude puts you in high vibration, more peace of mind and more happiness.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Totally 💯

[@eugeneacedilla1604]

The root of frustration is unmet expectations. What I've noticed is that the happiness I feel when a good thing happened without expecting it is way more appreciated than if I feel entitled and expected it. I live by the mantra, do the best you can without pre-empting what should happen but to let things happen. If I did good, something good is bound to happen.

[@eliyahu1896]

So grateful for the wisdom you have received from God. Filipinos always believe that whatever they have is God's will for them. And from what they have they can always try to find meaning.

[@noeprudenciado8993]

New subscriber here from Philippines 😊

[@pauljayoma8403]

it's already in our culture to be happy in any given situation.

[@jeffrypalmero9402]

Filipino have compassion compassionate to other people, satisfied contentment in life, and grateful and gratitude never surrender in life they have always had hope. That's why the blessings from Supreme being continue.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Spot on 💯

[@ßhopkins]

With the influx of foreigners to the PH these past few years, I hope the negative vibes wouldn't rub off on the locals. I dont quite agree with not setting unrealistic expectations though, a lot of Filipinos actually excel in their craft too. I think what really makes the difference is the MINDSET. I noticed that Westerners are easily angered and get frustrated when they dont get what they want. Pinoys generally, aren't raised as brats.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

I agree with all your points 🙏🏻

[@ronito346]

Yap. Worked abroad. Kunot noo nila agad sa basic na prob..

[@maritessgonnad2478]

Filipinos are also big dreamers and they are just simply doing their best, and we believe that God will do the rest. We value Family and friends relations and connections are of utmost importance. We put God in our hearts.

[@seethesunshines]

Thank you! Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thank you too!

[@hapa1716]

We were raised to be hospitable to others. We also lean on each other for emotional support. What would we gain from being grumpy, unhappy and angry? It’s simply has to do with the mindset

[@merniloeusebio3738]

Contentment is the key to HAPPINESS and happiness is to LOVE one another !

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Yes!

[@fernantoong730]

Merry Christmas 😁 . September Month 🇵🇭 .

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Happy holidays!

[@voltaire1211]

"The key to life, is happiness in your household...", LOL.... IYKYK

[@joseluisvillareal2797]

two Filipino popular phrases come into mind....one is " bahala na" and " pwede na yan" that somehow explains the happy mode of Filipinos.... bahala na actually is originally " Bathala na"... a prayerful expression leaving everything beyond one's control to GOD...but behind this phrase is another Filipino phrase that dispel its fatalistic attitude ..that is " nasa tao ang gawa ..nasa DIYOS ang awa.... as to " pwede na yan"...this I think is a double-edged sword.... on one hand it often leads to being content with inferior quality.... on the good side is the attitude highlighted by the California expat... the attitude that makes every Filipino contented with what is available and what gets them going and always resilient

[@julieandjullienvlog]

Sending support for you from Philippines 🇵🇭 working as ofw

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thsnk you!!

[@mildredsoabas8313]

Nelly, nice seeing you again. ❤❤😊

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Hello 😊

[@cheeseislyf]

We all grew up with these natural calamities so minor inconveniences aren’t much of a struggle. I think, it’s also the fact that mental health is still a taboo topic and not a lot has an access to be checked by a professional, but if you talked to a Filipino, we really do struggle alot. Just with everyday expenses alone, its so hard to live. But we have this innate mindset that “if I won’t work, then who’s going to provide?” So we tend to invalidate our sadness once in a while, then get ourselves rewarded whenever there’s a chance.

[@josephinecabiao5775]

Thanks for the lovely comments ❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

🫶💕

[@leoermino7721]

Yeah being contented makes you peace

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

So true

[@boyinglabro7082]

Absolutely. For us happiness is priceless !!!! Be happy always in abletomake your life longer.. Life is too short.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Absolutely!! 💯

[@fatecarag7398]

Yes Nelly your very true Simplicity

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Always ❤️

[@gemmagarcia3905]

Filipinos are resourceful and most of the time, we don’t take our problem as they, we let it go if we can’t do anything about it… most of us are happy of what we have but we also do our best to have a better life

[@simplyv922]

As long as we have a good health for the whole family, it’s so much blessings already. So having those material things are only secondary or just a bonus blessings. ❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

I know right☺️

[@bingreyesful1]

Thank you dear for sharing ❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Stay connected ☺️

[@IwillGo-pl2of]

Whatsoever calamities or problems come as long as every family member is ok ,safe and alive then everyone is happy,at east and grateful to God first of all, and second thought is rice. Rice for survival. Rice to extend life and strength for another disaster

[@My-2024journey]

Rainy morning ate nelly.. keep it up .

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Hello 😊

[@annexerod1001]

Filipino parents try their very best to get their children to finish a degree in college, this is the only expectation. Parents feel more content and happy knowing that their children got the foundation needed wherever they go . Education and life skills and not material stuff.

[@AndresitoCaceres]

IN THE FAMILY, IT IS ALWAYS THE ADVICE OF PARENTS, ALWAYS TO BE CONTENTED OF WHAT 0F WHAT YOU HAVE.

[@shelomaejuntino7962]

For me as a filipino.were just really grateful on what we have. We don't complaining on things because it will just make things worst.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

This is 💯

[@danilodelacruz7938]

Happiness is being contentment, Don't look for lacking just be greatful for what you have not what you haven't.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Totally 💯

[@concesasanpedro3600]

Most Filipinos are Catholic and religious no matter what religion they follow, We grow up by keeping our strong faith with prayers and hope in God, we always pray for peace, wisdom, happiness, strong faith, contentment, perseverance and good health. Because, all that are a blessings from God.

[@Arnel_A67]

On point ❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@reymadridejos6316]

Filipinos are mostly happy because of the thought that there is god that they can rely on no matter what. But the most important is the joy and peace which comes only from God. Relationship with Jesus Christ that's the secret.

[@haighton]

do you have any evidence that he really exists or is it just only in your mind that you hope he exists? Do you have friends who actually poses you those questions? No, I thought so because being (constructive) critical is not in a Filipino's dictionary

[@mprincessgomez05]

My Foreign Girl friend love the Philippines because our respect for the elderly our love for family and the love for God thats the 3 things she admired about the Filipino culture's...and i think her dad tell them about the Philippines because her dad lives here in the Philippines for 2 years for his missionary missions...

[@lucenaasilom5210]

Hi Nellie how are you ? Nice to hear you again. You look happy again happy for you ❤❤❤👍

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Hello 😊

[@AlejandroAhlmazan70Mazan]

anyone can think expectation in life,but the sadness things is if she/he can't to think what wrong,and after that they will try and try to succeed!!!,God bless you ma'm Nelly❤️❤️❤️

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

You too!

[@AlejandroAhlmazan70Mazan]

@@WhatsupPhilippines WC 🫰🫰🫰❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@gemmagarcia3905]

FAMILY is our everything❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Sooo true!

[@julieandjullienvlog]

Im your support from the beginning you living in Philippines before im happy that your okey now god bless praying for that you be success

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thank you!

[@Michelley-e3h24]

❤

[@vicjdrapiza5323]

As you observed we values Education so Much and thats where our expectations and Family Oriented and support systems not unlike in USA Find work after Studying and leave the Residents.

[@araveug72]

Let's not forget the great gift of faith❤️

[@joelarcayena7395]

i'm HAPPY watching nelly's Vlog and I'm CONTENT watching her smile 😋

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

so sweet of you! glad to hear my content brings some happiness to your life :)

[@joelarcayena7395]

@@WhatsupPhilippines We're Happy and Contented seeing you...Nelly happy in Ph. We watch your journey here...keep on grinding 🥰

[@martymustaine6468]

Oh there u are. U are such a stunner.

[@jeannettelemq2997]

Wow beautiful content.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thanks for visiting!

[@tedjohnson4451]

That is what I'm looking for in the Philippines when I arrive in late October. Retirement was last week with a 70% Pension. I'm downsizing to two Suitcases & a laptop Bag to take with me. Plus Five Boxes that I will store with my Son. Visiting Relatives later this week to pass heirlooms on. Six to Eight Months after arriving, I can either return to the US & reclaim my "stuff"... or ship Balikbayan Boxes to a Philippine address.

[@Wisdom143-f1h]

We develop humor to cope with the challenges and even have dark humor

[@Wisdom143-f1h]

its so real though every filipino are already grateful that we can breath well, we are healthy, have food to eat , not naked and its bonus already to have roof.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

🙏

[@diola470]

God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💞💞💞

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

💕💕

[@noritacantal2801]

Just be CONTENTED for what you have and most important...FAITH.🙏♥️🙏

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

This is so true

[@asiandude8361]

I'm Filipino and I'm not always happy. But also I'm not always sad. No matter what everyone will be hurt sometimes and everyone will be happy sometimes. It all depends on individual and how they deal with it.

[@salvypumay1266]

Hi! Nelly! New subscriber here

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jimm.8977]

Besides being contentment of what we have, filipinos is also fun to mingled with foreigners coz were also learning things from them that educates us about their ways of life and activities.😊

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

True! 💕

[@logik1973]

Well, there is always HOPE, if you have the worst day today, there's gotta be a good day ahead.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Yep 💯

[@rozaldyescoto8476]

Filipino's have a humbled attitude and friendly also Filipino's is the most country celebrate Christmas season from sept. to january because Filipino's value all modern and old civilization of our culture

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

that's true, I have experienced this first hand

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

OHHJ HOW SIMPLE, YET HEARTWARMING IT IS TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

[@rosiehaxton42]

Philippines is where GOd’s chosen people belong that He allows us to experience the “PERFECT PEACE”…

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

❤️

[@laurocasaclang8895]

A lot of things are difficult here including the weather. But most Filipinos realize that we are social beings and the best way to tread through all these just simply engaging others in a very positive way

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

community is a core value so it comes naturally to Filipinos 🫶

[@erlindasalvacion7344]

Thanks again Ms Nelly for sharing your videos and beautiful reaction, yes that's true, people's here always smiling even have a problems, and always happyier. And focus on families. I hope more videos reactions and please take care of your self and safe, because we love you. GOD guide and bless you always 🙏💗🙏💓🙏💙🙏💚🙏💛🙏💜🙏💖🙏💝🙏.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thank you too!

[@mrvn360]

Shout out Nelly! ^_^

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Hello 😊

[@mrvn360]

@@WhatsupPhilippines Just finished watching the reaction video you made "about SISIG". It was Jessica Lee vlog

[@sundaynepugong5277]

We majority Filipinos say be contented with what we have to be happy but the rest say don't be contented with what you already have inorder to be able to have more and there it causes failures that leads to disatisfaction and sadness that may also lead to self destruction

[@drntybn9518]

my pren..its all about contentment...

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Yep 💯

[@marygracebautista1018]

Hi Nelly! 😊💙

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

hiii

[@MarshmallowGamingEditz]

Yeah we do have ambitions and hopes and we would try hard to get it, but if we don't get it, everything is still gonna be okay. It's an extension of "We live and let live".

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Live and let live, that's how we all should live by 😌

[@3_stars_and_a_sun.]

Easy going is the Filipino way of life.

[@EliyanahAmber]

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).

[@richiecabale3829]

Humbleness means a lot to god..

[@Arichsavebygrace]

Thanks for promoting our country Philippines.. u really deserved to be a Filipina..👍👍👍

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Thank you! 😃

[@jhonsavage4210]

It's because of filipinos faith in God.they can stand against any disaster that would come believing all will pass for God is always in their life and all disasters experience in every year seems a test of their faith and they always absorb all hardship that's why they were happy people.

[@maritessgonnad2478]

Filipinos simply have a positive attitude. Our eyes more on God and our family. In Western, all that in their mind are the material things they want to possess.

[@dominadorrivera520]

Nelly's waiting for me, for sure.

[@leonardoangeles8211]

We filipinos are family centered, sociable and religious. Our culture of values and traditions stood through time from colonization to war and peace.

[@cristinagalera6620]

Yes we are happy even sometimes we got nothing to eat....

[@joeyhapal6657]

iloveu nellie ❤❤❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

💕💕

[@pinoyeu9343]

As long as there is food on the table, were ok! Rice is Life😊

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Rice is life!

[@mariatheresaparial1405]

Filipinos do have big dreams, even bigger and taller than us. Its just that we lower our expectations even if we set a high goal. its about compassion. understanding what could happen along the way while you are trying to reach your goal. thus, it is ok if you were not able to at this time. just get up and try again. its ok. we can be contented of what can only be delivered despite of what has transpired along the way to get it.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lgservice2183]

Can you please link this guy's channel, I wish to see more of his vlogs.

[@byron8657]

Happiness comes from within inside of us not from outside. Its the state of feeling content confident and at Peace. Life is a journey not a race. The scientists interviewed more than thousand of people of different cultures ethnicity and religion on their deathbed and ask this question on What are the two main things that they have regret in their life. The conclusion is; That they have travelled a little and that they have Loved a little k!

[@ScorpioLady08]

Hi ms nelly, what's up? Take care and God bless❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

thanks for tuning in :)

[@belovedalicevasquez5522]

The happiness of other people is equated to what is happening (material possessions) in their lives,while Filipinos has JOY coming from the inside of our being connected to our Faith in God. We believe that He(Our Creator) is in control of everything.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

🙏💯

[@machetv4691]

Hi Nelly ❤

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Hiii

[@chrism5763]

As a Filipino, I don't agree that Filipinos don't expect much. Of course we have dreams and some even dream big. But we dream for our families and communities. Also Filipinos are so used to challenges that we have the resilience to persevere through life.

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Well said, love this 💯

[@rodneynoriel1528]

You cant project our living standards on others. Some in the PI have less but don’t have the worries we do. We cannot project our life style to theirs and make a judgments on their quality of life. One thing I noticed about the Philippines is while many maybe living below our living standards most of them have good food to eat. The lifestyle is just so much slower and peaceful. And you can feel it cause the days feel so long and relaxed.

[@WAN2TREE4]

Yeah, if there is no food to go home to and your wife is nagging you to find a job then days are long outside indeed. Peaceful? Yeah, just don't go home.

[@primalpassion]

Hey Nelle, I love your content! I'd like to do some reaction video's myself. Is this something I can do with Capcut or is there a special program for this? any advice would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

[@WhatsupPhilippines]

Go for it!

[@christophergimeo8483]

its verry true when you talk some ordinary people her in ph. they all said its okay as long as we got 3x a day eating some foods. its good enough. because some of our fellow people in ph. are contented. what they are.