TOUGHING IT OUT -

[@paulmillward7009]

It must be exciting, Brian. Province life, lots to learn. You seem very happy, and relaxed.😊

[@singaporedan1597]

Excellent Show

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesgilbert2181]

No way I could live like that more power to you this is exactly why I never considered living in the. Province

[@alzeal]

Nice seeing you upload again! Man being without power is tough, I remember when I was boarding in Manila in my youth during a week long brown out, without a fan at the least was torture.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Yeah, it's a bit of a challenge.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

My wife is from Cebu and I'm retired. We live in NE Texas. Asked her many times if she wants us to move to a nice area of PI. ALWAYS tells me no. Why? She has become accustomed to life in a first world country. No cooking over an open fire. Electricity is 99.999% reliable. Healthcare is extremely good. Shopping choices. Safe food. No piggeries next door. No wild dogs everywhere. List goes on and on.

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Same thing here. Also, our adult children and are grandsons are here in the States. She’s been here 43 years now. No way she’s going back except to visit.

[@pb12661]

I get what you're saying but life in the U.S isn't the end all be all any longer. Especially if you're a single retiree (good luck finding anything remotely close to an attractive younger girlfriend like you can in the Philippines or Thailand.......unless you are loaded to the gills). Also, after the crap they pushed on everyone during covid, I wouldn't classify the healthcare as extremely good. More like fair and extremely expensive. But carry on......

[@pandemicoftheunvaccinated5367]

Flippina's change when you take them to your native country. A number become workaholics,obligatory cosmetic surgery enhancements,insanely competitive with other expat flippina's and hesitate to return annually because, of the ever increasing money handout insistence from the family.

[@gregschultz926]

Good to see your videos again

[@stephenbrennan8399]

1981 I first started coming to Philippines been back more 40 times nothing has got better I'm 63 now fuck that shit

[@Gratedead]

Loving the beard ~ looking good! Welcome back Brian and you are looking so relaxed and happy -good to see you on air again!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Cheers, it’s good to be back

[@nicklopes7519]

Been awhile Brian. Glad to see you doing ok.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Hey, thanks

[@Baloybeach]

If you have children, the sad part is getting an education. Very poor schools in the province. "Sadly"

[@His_Will_Be_Done]

Prayers for those near the volcano... Mt Canlaon in Negros blew her lid...

[@Loigis]

Island life peace of mind 🎉❤

[@AresGodofWar]

We've grown soft here in the states. We complain if we don't have our comforts. We're not the same anymore as the pioneers who settled the country.

[@StuartBehrens]

Good to see your back

[@jamesoconnor2753]

You look and sound relaxed. More power to you!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate that! 🙏

[@pb12661]

currently, it's less power. lol

[@jamesoconnor2753]

@ Good one!

[@pb12661]

@@jamesoconnor2753 I guess it could be More power too! 👍

[@MariaSia-y4t]

We missed your regular vlogs, Brian ❤️ We hope you had a very good break for a while ❤️

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate it! It was needed.

[@Lee-rc8ft]

Good morning Brian...I have finally gotten relocated from Thailand to Manila. Airbnb right now until I can find permanent accommodations closer to Cavite. My adopted family is located there. I'm looking to exploring as much of the country as I can...

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

That's awesome! You'll have so much to discover.

[@radiodare]

Pretty cool to watch this video. You know, I mean 8 days is a pretty long time to be off the grid these days. + You seem more at ease! You know it's kind of amazing because as much as you probably are struggling with not having the luxuries you're accustomed to, it's really clear you're making the best out of the situation and I can clearly see a spiritual aspect to it. The way you're talking about people and the community and observing the rain clouds coming in... Nifty stuff... It shows your viewers another angle of your surroundings and your experience. Thank you for this video. Great content! Great cultural aspect.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate the feedback, it's all part of the adventure!

[@davidbudd5425]

Ice storm in Wisconsin in 1976 knocked out power for about a week, at least it's warm where you are.

[@isreeramotar3868]

Happy holidays 🎄🎁🇺🇸Brian. Stay safe and healthy my friend 😊

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks, you too!

[@bobmarleyja]

I am glad you are all doing ok. I heard they found the issue. Hopefully it will be fixed soon. I almost cancelled my trip there. I arrive on January 11th and will be there for at least 2 weeks. I will reach out once I am there. I would love to take you and Lot out to lunch. Take care.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Looking forward to hearing from you! 😊

[@samual3006]

Enjoyed the video Philly you're looking good with the beard.😊👍🏻🇬🇧

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thank you kindly

[@John-s9j5g]

Hey Brian good morning from the USA I will be back in the Philippines Monday had to take care of some business

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Safe travels!

[@RO-pd2nn]

This was my childhood. Its like going back in time. What would you bring back. Some solar panels and a little power generator for sure. We had a well so no problem with water. You would be king!😅

[@billl7085]

Goodmorning Brian, be on the lookout for a possible tropical depression hitting Siargao next week.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@ErwinZado]

Merry Christmas to you and your Family Mr. "Robinson" !!!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@devlin1676]

Big Beard Energy ⚡ 😂. Philly looking good. I'm glad you've detox from city life.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate that

[@dumbmutts.7758]

You need to get a deep well sunk. We have one and the pump kicks in when the water level in the tank gets low. During brown outs we have puso so never without water.

[@edwardamos6462]

Hi Brian , advance Merry Christmas, I live in Cebu, the first thing I bought was a generator. Anyways Mabuhay.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@steveguthrie9796]

There's always a bright side to everything at least your power bill will be small this month

[@stanleyswift6764]

Just like camping back here on the rez

[@darkage5]

I wouldn't be surprised they find that cable was cut. I saw a video the other day about how China secured a patent for a hydraulic cutter with 1200 foot pounds of cutting force. They had been caught twice in the north sea trying to cut the transatlantic cable and one other. They caught Chinese freighters in the area right above the locations for those cables. They had actually managed to damage one of them.

[@axizcorp]

There was a Chinese ship that passed by Siargao so it could be them.

[@docizzy7917]

Man tough situation. I wonder if you are regretting your move to the island now or even your move to the Philippines yet or no? If you honstly can say to your self that you are happy with this life then hopefully things get better at the island soon otherwise you need to cut your losses eithereay best of luck

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It's all part of the adventure.

[@rbaker3557]

Siargao isn’t really in a good location since there is no natural barrier in close proximity to its east that will protect it from strong typhoons and tsunami waves.

[@seancoley7603]

Ive been going to the province since 2013 and i still get the stares..sometime the stinkface...not sure what thats about but ive gotten used to it.

[@rustypumphrey9166]

The beard is looking pretty good brother, love that little soaking pond!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate it, it's a much needed source of relief!

[@chris84662]

How much longer without power till you jump on a boat and get off the island?

[@johnmarlin4661]

Maybees a solar plan coming up ? Solar panels and a battery to back up.

[@richardkanzler996]

I'm planning on building a house in the Philippines and I will have my own Electric Power

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Awesome 👍

[@garyt7232]

Break time is over. You are looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway. Is there anything about AC that you miss? Enjoy life in the province.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Philly I’m a long time subscriber. How long are you guys been without power now?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Power has been resolved. We went 14 days.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Glad to hear it. Hopefully that makes people realize they need to prepare.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Hey Philly, I didn’t know talk text said the word hate definitely an accident. Love your content.

[@mistclap]

Hey Brian, how long has the brown out been? I was wondering why you were not posting videos

[@williamjones4483]

December 1st.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Since December 1

[@wanderlustasia]

You're doing well Brian. I think a lot of your subs don't realise that it's not always like this on Siargao it's actually a blackout and caused by a submarine cable bringing power from the mainland was damaged and it's not a quick fix. It would be in the west as we have equipment like ROV's but it won't be a quick fix here unfortunately. Have you thought about getting a generator mate ? It would be handy or solar electric even better.

[@EternallyGod]

You can still get around fine, but you are starting to get up there in years and not having power for 2 weeks man that will be hard. We all hope and pray for good health but reality is very few get that.

[@51dbail]

time to look at solar panels and batteries. Prices are down now.

[@dannieduplessis2432]

I leave every rainy season, we are north of you, we will build hopefully end of next year. What happened ? Marites was boats anchor went through the fibre ?

[@michaelbal696]

When you married Lot, you lucked out.🙂

[@anton_c8gur]

wait your there now

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Yes we are 👍

[@stephenduling5024]

You are having a great retirement 👍. Bring your wife to Ocala fla..better electricity. better food better hospitals.

[@donmich3332]

Nothing like sharing natural dna 🧬 😝

[@stuartrobinson5111]

I dunno if I could cope tbh. Daytime yeah, I would be ok but the nights are long this time of year and not having light or anything to do I think I would be on the Redhorse as soon as the sun went down. I can't stand that bright red spaghetti.

[@mallorysimons2095]

Man I am jealous of you

[@American_Splendor]

living like a homeless man in a third-world country - you're livin' the dream

[@flip1sba]

The Philippines has a high human development. It is a developing country but not Third World.

[@Handicappedvet]

@retired_playa To him it's fun, he ain't going to work what were you doing in fifties going to work? I fully retired at 45 years old in 2014 guess what I haven't work a day yet in the Philippines. We'll have fun at work... Hehe😂

[@American_Splendor]

@@flip1sba Ok, 77th of 81 in education and US$ 4,000 per capita income so poised for future development (and families sell their daughters to foreigners)

[@American_Splendor]

@@Handicappedvet with your free time you might consider reading, it will help you improve your writing

[@EternallyGod]

@@flip1sba It is a third world, it is developing but still third world.

[@Pedroism]

No thanks

[@Wawalsh1234]

That guy hocking up a lung was disgusting.

[@toptennews4737]

Dude after your move from the big smoke you are going real native ,,like Conrad’s hearts of darkness..someone might to come get you

[@pb12661]

Definitely NOT tough enough. lol

[@irabankston3390]

Philly, your the Man. Cool, calm, no big deal with no power. Power was out here in Angeles for couple hours last week. No AC, couldn't watch the games, I about went nutz😅😅. You be safe

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate the support!

[@jameswatters9592]

Jesus if you want to see a "STATE OF CALAMITY" take a look in a mirror

[@scottmaskell5058]

your looking pretty rough

[@stuartrobinson5111]

should be you're not your. Get your grammar right before you insult someone buddy.

[@laurencehyde2168]

You're is still classed as slang..You are is the correct way in English