Three Years in The Philippines Changed My Life!

[@richk6575]

Hi Mark, really appreciate your channel. You’re an inspiration to a seasoned gentleman living in the west. I’m married to a Filipina and intend to partly retire to the Philippines.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching Rick

[@alexdandoy7954]

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[@benjiebarrera6176]

Many thanks for sharing your time and experiences amongst us in our country- beautiful Philippines. We welcome your return anytime soon with our open arms awaiting your return. See you once again anytime soon and enjoy our friendship, hospitality and camaraderie. Our beautiful Philippines await you dear friend.

[@nenaolaivar6651]

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[@ptag1868]

The Filipinos are some of the friendliest and nice people that I've come across. I'm Samoan but living in Auckland, New Zealand, and have met so many Filipino people and I love them for many reasons.

[@davidwegner9690]

Thanks Mark. I'm very down and out. Clinically depressed, heartbroken, lonely, bored, etc. A struggle everyday. Hearing your story and words like "don't give up" mean so much to me and inspire me to do what you have done. Thanks again.

[@everymanhasastory]

David don't give up. If I can change my life so can you. Take action do something every day that moves you towards your goal. Good luck!

[@eleanorjuarez3748]

Don't give up... keep fighting... good luck and God bless you...🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@julietfosse8524]

David Wegner. There is always sun after rain so don't give up.👍

[@gee_alltheway]

Moving forward is our only choice. Try to move to another state/country, it helps.

[@julietfosse8524]

Ginger White. I was broken in my country Philippines. I moved in Norway and I don't know if I gonna live there again. Maybe just a vacation not a permanent.

[@calvinclark4311]

Great story! I've lived here 5 years... Came because I hurt my back and couldn't work any more and only social security! Now life is great, met a girl who takes care of me and made me well with good food, massage, Love! I don't want to go back to the states either!

[@jimbrowder628]

What a great video !! I am ready !!

[@elsakimura9187]

Thank You for loving our country, culture people.Watching from Canada

[@neilgarbutt3530]

Well done Mark , great message to put out there , it will give some people hope … Be nice and you are 👍👍

[@quackersna]

Amazing story. You were truly all in on this adventure.

[@susanball7051]

Living in the Philippines is not for everyone but for those Filipinos as always when they retired they went back to the Philippines because the life in the Philippines is too far to compare than living in the foreign land. As planned when i retire early since I have only 2 more years and 4 months to wait then i will leave the USA. I like to live in the province where my parents lived and the property is facing the ocean which is very peaceful and quiet with fresh air , fresh seafoods and fresh vegetables plus with coconut trees, and banana trees around the property. Im looking forward to go home and experience a life in the Philippines.

[@freddiecadawas5961]

Very good nice decision

[@berttuldo6536]

Thank for living in the philippines, I hope your injoy to stay her in the philippines.

[@nenitabagamasbad987]

Thanks for appreciating our çountry Philippines. We are loving people. Welcome

[@nenitabagamasbad987]

I also live to meet American and experience life with

[@TeaRho]

Beautiful! Mabuhay ka!

[@vietnambounce8461]

Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.

[@ferdinandunciano8539]

Thank you sir we are appreciated you to stay here in the Philippines with your family 💗😊

[@urmom-wg9ic]

Your story is excellent to hear. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@demanskytuba8460]

The Phillipines will give you new life. It's an amazing place.

[@jedicobb1753]

Thanks for sharing...gone thru a bad divorce and bankrupt now....I'm a Filipino American but carry a Filipino passport.. your story gives me hope. Thank you....& I too enjoy riding my motorcycle around ( had a nice car before,) thanks for giving me hope..more videos pls

[@everymanhasastory]

Don't give up. If I can turn my life around so can you

[@hecbarrera8902]

Just found your channel. I enjoyed your post today. I've been coming to the Philippines since 2007. I'm also a friend of Enrique. Met him years ago in Cebu. I live in northern cebu with my wife. I love my life here in the Philippines. I love the family atmosphere here. I found a good woman and we dated over eight years before I asked her to marry me. Been married now four years. My first marriage. She has a large family and I love them all. We built a house here on her parents property overlooking the Cebu Strait. Great story, I really enjoyed listening to you I look forward to checking out your other videos.

[@harryhowell5644]

Simply awesome story. Once i started listening to your stories, i was hooked. Good for you buddy. When i was younger in the navy in California, i had a phillipino girl friend or two. I love the culture,the food . They are a tight community wherever they are. I could live there no problem 😊

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you so much for watching and for support. Best of luck Mark

[@maikerumaslog3686]

My snappy salute Sir! Enjoy the Philippines. Simple life is indeed a happy life. Thanks for loving this country

[@FaeDruid]

Mark, I love these kind of videos where you talk to the camera and tell stories. I know they take a lot of work but they are worth it I think. Thank you.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you John. Ill do more of them. Your opinion means a lot to me

[@viviansamputon6676]

I appreciate your down to earth simplicity and love for life. Wishing you more happiness.

[@CliffordBird-r1l]

It made a pleasant change to hear about your life struggles as so many like to give the impression that they have tons of money and only well off people should come to the Philippines I've been here 11 years

[@dundeecroc2]

Living a simple life with your loved ones, is more satisfying.

[@PCgonemad-ih9pr]

fantastic mate, nothing is sugar coated with you! is what it is...

[@marcmac8944]

Hey Mark, Thanks for sharing your journey. Very positive and encouraging. Grateful,

[@JohnSmuloTV]

Great video Mark, appreciate your transparency and you sharing some of your story.

[@pilotmark2861]

Great post!

[@petemorris777]

You last 3 years is tremendously encouraging thanks so much

[@painrick]

G-day from Victoria Australia. Thank you for sharing this video, perfect timing for me ! I’m at the breaking point, 68, after being a widower for 6 long lonely years, I need a warm change so thank you once again for your inspirational video. Cheers

[@everymanhasastory]

My pleasure. Come to the Philippines. Lots of Australians here

[@nellybalbin670]

Philippines is a nice place.You will going to love it.Im from the Philippines.

[@elizabethcontratista9935]

I can help you find a place in Sibulan, next town going north from Dumaguete. It’s an overlooking place just approximately 20 to 40 mins from the airport at 30Kph.

[@painrick]

@@elizabethcontratista9935 how can I contact you about this, I would like to know more about the property please

[@elizabethcontratista9935]

@@painrick I am going home next month for a visit and to have all the necessary fixtures for my newly built small house. I have a very nice garden overlooking the ocean. Don’t know if it’s allowed here to give personal details or mobile number.

[@jenerirubio9808]

Beautiful true story Mark. Im a filipina and am living here in the United States. I do have a good job here. However, I really miss the simple living I once had over there. Your story is inspiring.

[@arctan2010]

Thank you for sharing your story. Your persistence and perseverance, despite the many obstacles, is truly inspirational.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@carloschavez-ts4ms]

Mark I don't get tired of hearing your story is great to see you evolve and prosper God Bless

[@nasuctw2020]

I left my country in the early 80's,lived and worked in Dubai and Malaysia and traveled the world,based in Dubai,the I came home to continue my work in the Philippines opened my branch company in the Philippines. 40 years away from my comfort zone,here I am back home in my Town.The Pandemic freeze all my work,my business but not my Philanthropic tasks.3 years of no income,really struggled,under medication,and 2 of my sons died during the Covid times 2021 and 2022. Can you imagine the severe hit like a bomb to me?But when I came into your Chanel Mark,it was like a bomb of inspiration...I was ablento slowly move on...and I did and still moving on working now on my project Urban Farming for food supply for my family and community and will expand soon to every community in my Region.Faith,Patience and Empathy are my strongest weapon plus listening to great people like you Mark LIFE GOES ON.Thank you Mark

[@sfv6]

I hope things will get better for you.

[@xlook4wardx]

Beautiful channel Mark, it would be cool to run into you whenever I’m on vacation in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for giving us wisdom for the younger viewers out there

[@bagongpilipinas7395]

You can start your own company or business in Dumaguete assisting expats who want to settle here in the Philippines. You can do travel arragement, airport transport, Helping them find a place you stay and maybe a dating service for those who wish to find forever love. Who knows. Great Job Sir. Enjoy the Philippines.

[@ilikefootball7386]

I want to be a travel agent to Phillipines

[@mommasond]

Im a new follower, former Filipino in my late 40s and contemplating of going back to Pinas.

[@williamminogue801]

thanks for the advice . you have saved people with the positive outlook presented. I have been in a dark place and traveling to Asia has awaken my manhood and value my experience can bring . thanks for thinking of other men .

[@everymanhasastory]

I'm glad for you. I hope we meet sone day. Thank you for watching

[@Kozette007]

Thanks for sharing this amazing & inspirational story. I moved to Colombia last year and it is the BEST decision ever. What a fulfilling life!

[@BjEddy1]

I really enjoyed this, I stopped half way through to sign up on Camby, I tried before but never heard back. I moved to the Philippines in February, Im here for good, my fiance and I built a home and we have a truck. I love being here, we visited Negros a,few months ago. Went to Bias city, thanks for sharing

[@zendelrosariomtaruc5397]

I am happy to hear your story that you find paradise here in Philippines. Wishing you all the best together with your Filipina wife. God bless.🙏😊

[@eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong]

Nice appreciated thanks for sharing ur story watching from Hongkong 🙏👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@michaelcurtis8007]

Thank you Mark.

[@jerrydurden]

Thanks for sharing your incredible story. I've been married to a Filipina for almost 9 years now---here in Louisiana. We are both working towards retirement in the Philippines. You are very inspiring! I think about living there every single day. I can't get there soon enough. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@dannynicart2389]

Glad you're enjoying the good life in the Philippines. For sure, you're an inspiration to your KZbin subscribers. Keep it up!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@skydance2012]

Great to hear it all again! Good job!

[@michaelb5330]

Thanks for sharing your story Give me hope Stuck in Australian in a rut only in my 50s and it all feeling like what’s it all for Hope to save enough to travel to Philippines 🇵🇭 and see something totally different Cheers Mike

[@charitosantiagoisready4fun312]

You should! Try it. God bless for a new life waiting for you.

[@iamenough6958]

KZbin Mo Gawdat ~SOLVE FOR HAPPY

[@gladysedewait6366]

Dreams are always valued don't give up in what you are thinking to do

[@concernm.1140]

God bless you Mark, thank you for not giving up.

[@joef.9930]

As a side note : I was watching "Pt 2 How Retired Business Owner Thomas found Happiness in the Philippines. " - Thomas's predictions in Feb 2021 were spot on accurate !! You might want to consider having him back on....

[@JRINASIA]

Mark. Great story. Philippines will change your life into better situation you had before. You did it. Please continue with your channel.

[@somotest]

Hello Mark. I really enjoyed your story. Your honesty is admirable and helpful. I am 62, healthy, fit and retired. I have a decent retirement, not a lot, but enough. I myself just finished a two year long typical USA gold-digger divorce. I am getting ready to make a trip to the Philippines this November. I went to Thailand last year for several months and this year want to explore your area . I want to be somewhere that I can socialized, but not a big city. Do you feel Dumaguete would be a cost effective, yet fun area to visit. Any advice of areas to look at staying.

[@katies_pixels]

When you come from a foreign country, especially, the US, and come to the Philippines, you can see how fortunate you are when you see the standard of living here compared to yours. You can never be depressed about yourself here coz even though, mostly, people here are poor, they know how to entertain themselves. People here are very social and hospitable to tourists. Will make you smile and laugh. Oh yeah for sure, Filipino people knows that laughter is the best medicine.

[@ofeliaaquino5093]

Wow!!! I love your story! REGARDS to your wife and to you. Stay SAFE 🇺🇸🙏💐

[@jomaragosita6518]

What a nice story you have. God bless to you and i salute your message "DONT GIVE UP" right i agree never gave up you have to fight.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@EricSann]

Great story, listened to it while driving to work. Your life has been an adventure bro, stay strong and keep on traveling/exploring!

[@keiheaherakiwi1611]

They are the most generous people I know, I work with many there are the 1 or 2 that are different overall most beautiful peoples

[@rogerbalasubas6437]

Good story . Positive attitude . Thanks for advice .

[@smartbee8112]

Good life baring story of your life. Appreciate your good advocacy. May God bless you more. From Münich. 🤠😎

[@titodongplaylist2076]

That's a great story Mark...God bless!

[@EmyBrowndogMom]

Thank you for the encouragement brother! We are so happy that you both are doing great.

[@carletto_au]

I appreciate the work you are doing for all the men out there that feel lost and depressed. Maybe you helped someone to get out of a debilitating depression , leading to something horrible. Good on you brother ❤

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you Carlo. Glad you found it useful

[@halfwayaroundtheworld8516]

Fascinating life story and I’m glad you’ve found the Philippines as that place to de-stress from life back in the US. I’m about 10 years away from moving over to Thailand, along with my Thai wife. Keep up the good stories and I love your Channel.

[@markshaffer68]

When your back is against the wall and you step out in faith, things seem to work out. I've had it happen for me several times.

[@piacash5216]

WOW Mark I really like the Inspiring Story, Good Thing You Decided to Change your Destiny… Good job 👍 👍👍👌✌️🙌👋❤️🇺🇸

[@soniacelis672]

Thanks for sharing your story which can give inspiration to some people.

[@JamesWilliams-qn5cq]

What a Gr8, Honest and Enlightening Video. Sir..., You are a Rock Star. CHF COLD HARD FACTS.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you James 😊

[@alansmith4387]

Many thanks for sharing your story Mark, even if your vlog changes just one person's life you have done something good 👍

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you Alan

[@noddrey]

OMG! Thank you for this man! This is a really wale up call for me. My life and relationship is sucks I might tight my belt and bite a bullet and follow what make me feel happy.

[@albertyoung4518]

I am where you were. You are truly an inspiration. See you soon!

[@everymanhasastory]

Hang in there Albert

[@hazelrodriguez3360]

Great inspiration.... thanks for sharing.

[@nathanielfloress7029]

Take Good Care Sir Godbless Bless Always

[@doristinio4862]

Absolutely true,sir. Sometimes,material things are not enough to make you happy.. as long as you are happy and contented with what u have right now: your family and living simple life..things will be alright.. 🇵🇭

[@mapleleaf7530]

No matter how hard life gets on the low road of life, with time and fortitude and few words of hope ,and a small push from our fellow man being a stranger or not can get us all back on the high road of life ...Seen it many times , I find material things and being brain washed into consumerism is like chasing \the dragon / I respect and thank you for your words of encouragement to all those that need that boost of confidence ...

[@josephinebgunua822]

Thank you so much for nice story.

[@andoyskies9855]

Thats the spirit. Positive outlook and never giving up. Surround your environment with good people and use critical thinking and always be kind.

[@ginago1956]

Learn from Filipino RESILIENCY that's what we are

[@nenitaarago7212]

Thanks for loving our country.

[@pinoyhawaiifarmer8270]

Filipino living in Hawaii here watching your videos. Thank you for loving my country as I love yours too. I farm here in Hawaii and hopefully go back home when I finanally have my Social Security too.

[@everymanhasastory]

Nice to hear from a Filipino. Maybe we will meet some day. Thank you for watching

[@toprankinvesting5538]

Thanks for your videos, they are very useful. thanks.

[@LifeinLao]

glad to hear you are doing good my friend and wish you all best. hope to see you when i come to the Philippines. cheers and tnx

[@everymanhasastory]

I hope so too. Thank you for watching

[@suebowman7258]

Great video! I moved to Portugal from America. I don't need much to live, but I can't live without my surf board and wine.

[@anabelleeting6378]

Siargao Philippines is a surf Haven. It's a paradise even after the typhoon devastation.

[@hernanbondoc817]

wow! this video is very inspiring. thank you for sharing a part of your life here in the Phil.. stay happy and positive man.

[@enricoguess6457]

Great stories you share Mark, life always going on and never give up.

[@iandaniels5653]

Appreciate your story , you survived , you endured and now you thrive . A lot of people would have given up Give yourself a pat on the back incredible mental strength

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you Ian. I hope to inspire other guys to keep trying

[@charleso1262]

Thanks Mark, I appreciated your honesty in sharing moments of your life. This is the first of your videos I've seen, I will definitely look at some of your previous offerings.

[@lex4422]

Why am I more hooked in watching you share your story just sitting than watching some travel vlogs with just the beautiful places as content.

[@ExploringBangkok]

I've been following your channel for a while now and although my life is mostly in Thailand, you do give me inspiration to visit Philippines and try out living there.

[@garycourtier4668]

Thank you for sharing your story. My filipina wife and I moved to the Philippines from Texas about 14 months ago to retire. We're currently living in Muntinlupa City. I have to admit that the move hasn't been easy and sometimes I really miss the states, but now that we're in our second year things are getting better. I wish you continued success.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your experiences

[@BlaGniJaY]

This popped up on my recommended feed.KZbin seems to know that I'm going back to the Philippines after being abroad for 16 years.Thank you for the inspiring story sir!

[@assocrec]

Great message brother and glad things went your way for a change! Seems to me you received a few blessings that were well deserved! Keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for your kind words Paul

[@MyChannel-mo6cs]

Hi Mark, new to your vlogs. I was raised in Bacolod City, perhaps you'd been there. Had been out of Philippines 36 years, living in Southern California. Also a retired army reservist, spent 27 years with deployments in middle east. Evaluating to going back in Negros, I am worrying about safety here in the US. Violent crimes keep on rising. So may incidents were people of Asian decent had been beaten or harassed. It seems not the America I known before. Not 62 yet so not in SS pension but with VA and army pensions. Also doing online teaching, its a trade school, teaching electrical theories, codes and building electrical system. Thank you, appreciate your updates.

[@everymanhasastory]

I know what you mean. It seems like America has gone insane. So much better here in the Philippines. Thanks for watching

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Just left PH and with respect, stay in the USA over PH is my advice po. From a fellow veteran too.

[@cordapio7478]

@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe, much better to live in PH-it’s terrible here😔

[@algrand52]

@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe a whole bunch of relatives from the US - some have lived there their whole lives - have recently returned to the country for good. They have no idea how their returning home would turn out but they felt the USA is just too unsafe for their children and grandchildren.

[@beauhernandez1965]

Hello!!! here in iloilo from bacolod too

[@mikee5654]

I'm so happy for you Mark. Let it never end for you.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you so much Mike!

[@fefletcher9743]

Wow, Mr. Mark, you are destined...to live with Filipinos...enjoy & have fun ...it's more fun in this 7,100+ island-nation, Philippines!!!🤗😋👍😍

[@williamgonya6893]

Cool story..Congrats

[@sarahtlibanan7294]

Nice story 🤩 God bless your channel 🙏. Watching from Samar Island Philippines 🤟

[@dabestnapinoy]

Welcome to our part of the Philippines!! Hope to see you there soon... i am from Bacolod City, the otherside of the Negros..

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@ericdavid7396]

Like what you said man, "Don't give up!" I am a Filipino now living in Spain. But when retirement comes, I'll be back to my country and continue what I left out when I came to Spain and go back and forth to Manila and Spain. All the best Mark and stay safe always!!!

[@evafermin5334]

Living in the Philippines is really great the people are friendly and warm hearted less stress away from the ratrace in US

[@retiredrebel111]

Thank you...definitely inspiring...my own life is at a crossroads....

[@bareski22]

You came along way Mark. We all love happy endings !

[@Mae-xm6wc]

God led you there. I too would like to return to my homeland someday. Philippines will always be my paradise

[@gloriafarmer6826]

A beautiful story and inspiring! So happy for you.

[@anthonygreene4938]

That was a Great Story. Very Nice.