What happened to this American in 7 years in the Filipino family

Meet Adam, an American who has been visiting the Philippines for 7 years in a row and has now settled here with his Filipino wife. But as a digital nomad, he has traveled to almost every country in Southeast Asia. Adam told me about the dating culture in the Philippines, how to make friends with locals, and why Filipinos don’t like to move out from their parents. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:31 American Influence
02:18 Speaking Tagalog
04:43 Filipino vs American Girlfriend
06:53 Dating in the Philippines
08:31 Living with Parents
12:25 How to Make Friends with Filipinos
15:12 Traffic in the Philippines
15:36 Filipino Food
16:57 Life in Detroit vs Manila
20:41 The Dark Side of a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
23:47 Local Friends
25:48 Advice for Foreigners
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[@TheSunflower777]

I am from the Philippines and British passport holder. I worked abroad (UAE/Scotland/Norway) since 1978. In 2022 I returned here in the Philippines to retire. Bought a condo in Manila and just finished building my 7 bedrooms all en-suite retirement home in the province 2 hours drive by car from Manila. I adopted my eldest sister and her husband who are in their 80's and do not have children and only finished grade 5 in school. I also adopted my younger sister whose contract was terminated in Dubai because of Covid. If I will not allow them to live with me in the provinces - they will end up begging in the streets! I also built a pet area for their rescued 50 plus dogs and cats from Dubai and Manila. The Bible says we are the extension of God's helping hands. Do you think I will have a peaceful sleep thinking my sister's are begging in the streets while I am enjoying the fruits of my hardwork abroad? My conscience tells me to help them and God will pay me back - and I thank God I am blessed to be a blessing to my family who ended up poor to no fault of their own. I am Westernised in my thinking but I kept the compassion in my heart.

[@JEMADEMUSIC]

I sing my heart for you.Job well done in this life Maam/Sir❤❤🎉🎉

[@user-ln1mx2rp2u]

May I ask what you did for a job when you were working? What a fascinating life.

[@JonnimartGalvez]

Yes choose to be kind... be a blessing to others especially to your family

[@elmira6672]

Your blessed by God and you share your blessings to your sibling. Your role in life fulfill. God bless you long life to enjoy yout fruit of your hardship.

[@critique7767]

God bless you sir

[@dannynicart2389]

Having a Filipina wife has given me valuable insights into Filipino culture. Although my family and I reside in North America, we frequently visit the Philippines.

[@Cons2911]

Imagine teaching your kids the best of both culture

[@rn4395]

Detroit and Michigan very close to Canada we are neighbour...6months of snow.😂😂😂

[@rn4395]

8months of cold ...lots of ghettos.😮

[@zzzzzsleeping]

This guy is no complainer. He is just like a Filipino enduring everything the nature throw in to him. Very rare to find in the west these days. American learning Filipino resilience.

[@augustom.cantos8967]

Opo, mababait po ang mga Pinoy

[@rounder400]

Filipino resilience has resulted in no change and no progress in the PHI for 75+ years. Othere S-E Asia countries have confronted challenges and moved forward and provided a better life for its people (Vietnam, Cambodia, and even Thailand and Malaysia). Filipinos accept mediocrity and that is what they get. Resilienc is a double blade sword.

[@wynncruz1467]

@@rounder400 But are they happy people?Filipinos may have lacked with fortune, but they are pleased and joyful despite their lack of it.

[@wavemaker2077]

@@rounder400 The Philippine economy is growing fast. It is fast approaching the economy of Thailand which was already miles away from the Philippines just a decade ago.

[@evelynahinton84]

The new generations now a days the majority of the Filipinos family don't live with their family. Some of them have to leave the nest to find a better job and a better life but the one thing that haven't change is helping their families when they can. I love the dynamics of a filipino family we take care of our elders no matter what and we always take care of each other.

[@CollosalTrollge]

thats correct, most reasons people cant leave home is because its expenisve to move out. Its not actually unique in the Philippines also, staying with mom or dad for ages also exists in many other places, even in the west. not this video completely, but too many videos always pushing the narrative of stay with family versus leave and move out, too many old things that arent old anymore, things change and evolve, and besides that its simply too expenisve. plenty people can comment and say they bought and built this and that and helped this and that, good for them.

[@arnoldbuenavacz8026]

When you visit the remote area in the provinces you will find out the correct answer.

[@samuraikai1993]

Thank you Max for this content and showing content representing the Filipino people! Adam has great appreciation for Filipino culture and it's people and the positives of its society. I'm filipino-Canadian but always appreciate other Western cultures loving our country.

[@RR52517]

A pleasant interview. The guy looks happier indeed.

[@Yosefhan4334]

Philippines 🇵🇭 is a mix of different culture Eastern and Western combined... So often most of the Filipino population can speak English...and family bond is close and strong in asia.

[@Blairezz98]

333 years of Spain 50 years of America 3 years of Japan Of course, Philippines is very diverse

[@bornonjuly7052]

Wow i like your spot there .Your guest is a real family man . He is a good kind of expats fully adjusted and integrated to the Philippine life.

[@victoriafediuk362]

This guy is telling the truth what he experience living in the Philippines, especially living with his in laws. That's nice to know. yup...100%. Thanks god Bless.

[@madellugz5406]

Living with in-laws? It's shameful in the Philippines to be like that especially if you are from the West. He should buy his wife land.

[@CollosalTrollge]

It doesnt work out the same for most people even locals in the families fortunately , just too many conflicts and complaints You find some that like to power-trip because they may own the home , etc...

[@madellugz5406]

@@CollosalTrollge It doesn't much affect local males. But it's disgraceful if he's a foreigner and from the West. They are expected to have come here with high valued currency and capable of buying for a local woman at least a residential lot. Dowry or dote in our language is still applicable if the guy is a foreigner. This is a poverty-stricken country and we don't like welcoming poor immigrants.

[@WilliamFluery]

The big difference between where you are in Manila and Detroit is people are not trying to mug or murder you throughout the day.

[@rebirthresurrection6490]

True. It's way more dangerous in Detroit.

[@tingangeles1454]

I find this interview so interesting even with regular topics that has been brought out to some of the same type of videos. Great job, Max for your interview, and for Adam for being so natural. Both of you made the conversation truly refreshing and interesting!

[@donwebb6776]

They do not have the same sense of humor at all. I've been married to 2 Filipinas. (37+ years). Go to where they grew up and diug deep into their way of life, then you truly understand their culture. Big cities are plastic and about $$$. They are the most hospitable culture in the world. I have been around the world.

[@robocop581]

Big cities are plastic and all about $$ - load of crap

[@LizaGalvez-rx4to]

Come on don't generalize .. it's like saying all Americans are tightwads

[@kaizerkun6364]

In the Philippines no matter how old you are your family will still take care of you.

[@charlesjosephdiputado804]

Lol...the problem is the most family members within will always depend and cling on for any kind of support(especially financial support)to those who earn big and well enough without being dependent and resourceful on its own. Common Filipino family mindset....

[@genrerationx]

@@charlesjosephdiputado804 Nope.. I'm 47, single, and none of y my siblings ask for money unless I give it to them voluntarily. It depends on how parents raise their children.

[@charlesjosephdiputado804]

@@genrerationx No offense but i think you live in the different case and mindset of life but it's most a common tradition especially to the poor class of Filipino families, it's a tradition to always obliged to support at any means even to the distant relatives and even to close friends. It's a bit of annoying reality in the Philippines...

[@genrerationx]

@@charlesjosephdiputado804 it's not a tradition. It's called proper parenting and good education. Born and raised in Silay City sorrounded by sugarcane fields. Worked here in Batangas for 25 years. If you are an expat and is married to such family, I feel sorry for you. Anyway, most of the expats, especially older people, marry uneducated Pinays so no wonder why. My family dont even know how much I am earning. It's called respect.

[@genrerationx]

@@charlesjosephdiputado804 I was born and raised in Silay City, surrounded by sugarcane. I've worked here in Batangas for 25 years as a sociology professor at a premier State University. What you are saying is not a culture but failed parenting plus illiteracy. No offense to women married to foreigners, but most women married by foreigners, especially those older expats, are uneducated women. People with a sense of pride, even poor people, don't rely on their family members. This is why education is very important... One of my brothers-in-law, a farmer, refused to take money from me and my siblings and only asked us to help finance his children's education if we had extra money. Now, he has two engineers, a teacher, and a seafarer. When prioritized, education can change everything. Those who rely on their family members for everyday needs have no plan for their future. Despite having 4 working professional children, my brother-in-law still works in the sugarcane field. He will be retiring this November.

[@toriahmyworld]

Sometimes, it's a matter of how you manage your salary. I've worked as a call centre representative but I was able to travel in or out of the country while I share my salary with my parents.

[@NoToYellowpigs]

Alright, let's subscribe. May Godbless this man.🙏🏻❤️

[@mayg.931]

Thank you guys 🙏

[@victoriafediuk362]

Nice interview. thanks for sharing. keep it up.❤❤

[@ardeemaq2114]

Amazing interview, he has a lot of inputs

[@Badger345]

Great interview 👍

[@nellyblancaflor5559]

KANYA KANYANG KARANASAN. We live in middle to lower middle class subd in metro mla but we have internet, smart tv, 2 bathrooms, quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to church, grocery/supermarket, drugstore, clean streets, very peaceful. Will never trade this life anywhere else in this planet. Marami mga subdivisions surounding like us. 😊

[@krisb-travel]

ah i love this spot, i drink coffee on those benches behind almost everyday at 5am. Great interview guys!

[@MaxChernov]

am?! Wow

[@88Kidlat]

❤❤❤. Your Tagalog is good enough, my friend … no worries

[@klausschumacher7126]

Tagalog is not very helpful in the Visayas because most of the people speak better English than Tagalog. I am living in Masbate and English works very well... I always say that when you speak and understand the people perfectly they always come to you and ask for something.... That side is my wife handling and sometimes she doesn't like to understand them... After 35 years in SEA it did work out very well for me. I accept the culture but I will not change to become a Filipino...

[@alexbonyt6363]

Great! you have a good conversation. You still have plenty places to explore in the Philippines. Am a filipino, I love exploring places like bukidnon and DAvao specially from January to March. Am residing in Dipolog City, it is also a good place to stay.

[@dcardigan13]

He finds that gender roles in Philippines isn't as strictly enforced on or expected from women here as it is in America. There is gender roles, but women here are more practical and will take on "manly"/"masculine" hobbies, jobs, and tasks like the simple act of riding a motorcycle or being a food delivery rider, or Grab car driver. It's apparently not the same in America although career is equally important to women there too, they just rarely take on more physical work. But to be fair, the social climate there in US is VERY NOT SAFE for women to be vulnerable in the streets like physical labor -- construction, food deliver, uber, etc. Even women having a jog in US don't feel safe on their routes. The social climate between Philippines and USA plays a big role in dictating the gender dynamics and opportunities for gender equality.

[@judyarsenaullt1875]

Great conversation, Subs & thumbs up from Massachusetts

[@sspetnazz]

well ph is like a bridge for cultures... heres an american guy talking to a russian guy. no problem..no hate..

[@Cons2911]

Learning the language helps, it instantly breaks the ice and people appreciate it even in other countries. And making mistakes is perfectly ok

[@maretcaplan6462]

Not moving out of your parents house until you're married is an Asian culture, not just a Philippine culture. Plus, we love being with our family so much we don't mind being with them until it's time to go and move out and when that happens, we look forward to all get togethers because as I've said, we love being with our families.

[@madellugz5406]

The most shameful for a Filipino guy is living in his in-laws' house or wife's inherited house. It is more shameful if the guy is a foreigner.

[@johnadams2409]

just to give you context, the past Filipinos are mostly nomads. Thats why we have "bayanihan", where houses can be carried anytime theres a need to move. aside from that, the Philippine land is pretty rich, early people were originally farmers, they make a lot of kids to help with the farm, thats basically why the Philippines have extreme family ties... not to mention, in the past, wealth can be measured by the number of kids you have or how big your clan is.

[@TORTLESSS]

One thing id say about the philippines, for expats from any country, is that when it comes to judicial acts that concern visa/residency/owning condominium/part ownership of corporations/business is that it is very easy. There's tons of successful koreans/chinese/indians/americans here who came from nothing and built themselves up and have fully assimilated. That's the kind of freedom you get because after all, our constitution and laws are patterned after the US. You don't get that kind of opportunity in other places in asia, nor the worse antagonism that exists in other asian countries.

[@irmapeneyra5214]

Nice interview...

[@juliusaupyrian3046]

You got that right, my friend , almost there for retirement. I have to fill the gap that I missed ,definitely I'm going back.

[@ericmjrs798]

What a change. For the good

[@88Kidlat]

Common mistake of some foreigners: when you decide to live in another country, make an effort to learn the local language, evennif you know how to speak English

[@rounder400]

And what language would that be: Tagalog, Cebuano, Visaya? Forget it!!

[@88Kidlat]

@@rounder400 Tagalog is the national language , the rest you mentioned are regional DIALECTS, get it?

[@chualex72]

When the security guard (from whom u asked where parking was) turned from serious face to a smile, it simply means “Haay salamat, i wont have “nosebleed” with you.” 😅

[@fernandoesteban2345]

From my experience Filipino parents don't particularly want kids to stay with them. But parents feel obligated to offer their support as long as the kids need them financially.

[@shopkins12]

Are you Filipino? That's not even true. Ask the Filipino parents if they mind having their children in the house. It has a lot of pros.

[@fernandoesteban2345]

@@shopkins12 are you in the PH?

[@shopkins12]

@@fernandoesteban2345 obviously! I wouldnt feel this confident ,if know I dont what Im talking about.

[@wavemaker2077]

Every Filipino parent would love their kids to stay with them until they die. I actually have an uncle whose 2 children lived with them even if both children are already married and have kids of their own. I have kids of my own and I already told my college kid that she can stay with us even if she is already working.

[@richardsmith7783]

Hello everyone? If you want to know ANYTHING about how the Philippines really is, Keep watching this guy video! I been here in the Philippines for 12 1/2 year now and this guy is telling the truth!!!!

[@jackwill3578]

I HAVE A MOUNTAIN HOME IN CEBU, BUT LIVING IN THE US NOW FOR A WHILE !

[@noritacantal2801]

Salute to him for his effort to learn tagalog...though he's a foreigner....better than most FilAm who doesnt even speak simple word and they are proud of it.😮😮😮

[@planning-A1945]

Wow!!😲😳

[@VibeMusic95]

If you love the Philippines you need to learn the language that they speak at least basic tagalog.

[@halohalo227]

He is a wholesome man! good conversation with Max Chernov! awesome vid!

[@sekiriaasagiri1513]

I want to find my soulmate too! A friend and a partner just like yours! May you have more blessings!

[@user-zw3uz9wr7s]

At least he makes an effort. I know a guy who practically lives here and married to an influencer but still doesn't know Tagalog or make an effort to learn. So disrespectful.

[@armancanlas5641]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="161">2:41</a> your tagalog is very good

[@arjay2002ph]

in america kids are pushed to go and be independent it is because of real estate. the more people rent a flat the more real estate profits

[@madellugz5406]

And now he ended up in the Philippines living with in-laws. Where is the independent attitude?

[@RjThermo]

Nice interview Mark, I love it. Thank you so much for making this interview often. I think it would be more insightful for your Kababayans, if you could also make the subtitle in Russian language.

[@thegoodtransformationTV]

if you want to go to a city in the Philippines wherein you will have a good english conversation with the locals is CEBU CITY

[@wave1806]

There are two meaning of welcome in the Philippines Welcome - walang anuman ex. Thank you .....welcome or you're welcome Thank you - salamat Welcome like Welcome home Welcome to my humble hone Welcome to my province ...

[@danishpinoyfamily]

❤❤❤

[@charlesjosephdiputado804]

Family traditions in most countries in Asia has its extensive relationship common between the family and relative members but the family tradition in the Philippines is the most stressful one, why???Even distant members will always depend and cling on for any kinds of support at all times and seasons especially to those who earn big and well enough...

[@pedithnagali1857]

I really like him.

[@fernandolapitan197]

Detroit is. POOR CITY in America. It has a poverty rate of roughly 30%, nearly 3X higher than the national average.

[@SokhomPrins]

I had married to Caucasian South African, now who do you think stole my heart?

[@ray.b.75]

Wow, Maine and San Francisco, that’s polar opposites lol. Maine is North East and SF is Southwest. Inflation is crazy now, feels like USA is unaffordable for the masses. Rent in Maine is $3k just for a single room during the summer, unbelievable!

[@CollosalTrollge]

Buchero pork , Chicken Tinola, Pork Sisig are great.

[@johnconstantinelegaspi2790]

English is our 2nd language and its being taught to us since our pre school. The new generation now specially, most of the kids now speak better english because of youtube, a good number of population of the new kids now mostly dont speak tagalog and more fluent in english than our own language

[@naktete]

no matter who you are, you are considered as the same, we are all human … only politics makes it complicated

[@dispelledword7818]

💪🏽💪🏽🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@bakunawa534]

Ok

[@chilliwarzner1886]

Luca is that you? I see him in watta watta festival 🤣🤣🤣

[@momentsthatmattersvlog]

he sounds like wil dasovich...his tagalog might be better than wil dasovich

[@PabloNaidasjr]

Max hope you adopt filipino traits,culture and food

[@fym216]

There’s a lot of you know of this guy!😂

[@danielito3766]

Wow

[@jackwill3578]

THERE IS NO PERFECT PLACE ON THE PLANET !

[@user-kv6ux8to3b]

Marry a filipina and you'll own her family how many times should i say this

[@14Jondaime]

You know what we call women who're not afraid to do things - cowboy!

[@vickypunzalan3755]

Why is he scratching all the time? Are there mosquitoes in that area?

[@SadhySky21]

💜💜💜

[@angartsnirex]

Interracial relationship is 5050. Just like any other relatio ship. Even same race. Not every relationship will prosper, some will end bad & some will last. It will always depend with the 2 people involved whatever their nationalities are, if their values align, then the relationship will last.

[@AngryKittens]

"At least in Manila"

[@myragaculaisdelrosario5853]

We love to practice our English on foreigners, haha! @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="822">13:42</a>

[@HuangHwei]

Not all Filipinos are fond of speaking Tagalog especially in Cebu.

[@dedibearde]

If u r in Cebu, u have to learn Cebuano, but u can say u don’t speak their dialect, some can speak Tagalog,

[@adelaidamortell4888]

You know, you know, you know🤣🤣🤣 i don't know, i don't know😂😂😂

[@jeanmoralles977]

If he is calling out Filipinos for not moving out from their parents' house, why is he living with his in-laws? Digital nomads should be aware that the Philippines would be releasing a2-year Digital Nomad Visa soon. Aside from the usual fees, some of the requirements are; Minimum Income Requirement - you must meet a minimum income requirement (amount to be set in the future), Health Insurance Coverage - you must have an international health insurance policy with coverage in the Philippines for the duration of your stay, Clean Criminal Record - you must have a clean criminal record. Fake digital nomads with no regular income and no real company will be weeded out and banished from the Philippines. That will be an additional law that authorities can use to arrest illegal workers using tourist visas.

[@CollosalTrollge]

Some Filipino families dont give you space, or allow u and your husband to be, there is somewhat always an influencial trait.

[@madellugz5406]

That is why if they are married to Pinays, they should move out of their in-laws' house, rent an apartment or buy a lot or farm land for their woman. One of the is the most hilarious situations that I encounter is a Westerner living in his in-laws' house because he can't afford his own apartment or land. Western people are known to move out of their parents' house beginning at age 18 for independence. It would be funny for a Westerner claiming to be independent yet living with his in-laws.

[@lanzcruzy2657]

🤗... 👏👏👏🤞❤️🧔🤳

[@user-zu5tv7zt6v]

Many of the men there are taken care of by their women, but don't think this is the natural order of things.

[@elai3089]

Filipina here, and you are right.

[@user-zu5tv7zt6v]

@@elai3089 If that were me, I'd be happy to take care of the kids, they should consider themselves lucky 🙂

[@pv2639]

What that does even mean? Take care by showing love? That's not the natural order of things? Must be a lonely culture you have 😂

[@donwebb6776]

Not true PI pay scale is very low. Rich and poor. He talks like they have no issues, other relatives will intervene and ask for help all of the time. I am very giving and helped many family members, but you can't help everyone. They fully respect and take care of thier Elders 100%. He actually acts like an elitist. There are many issues within the PI. Long lines, slow paced processing of documents. Serious traffic issues. But as a whole. They smile a lot, and that is refreshing. Be aware of scammers!!!

[@BakerGuy-pc9lu]

you should be on the next interview as you have experienced the other side of the coin.

[@shopkins12]

You know what is the difference between you and him? MINDSET! That is what you cannot teach even if you stay in the Philippines all your life. His mind and heart is in place. He knows where he stands. That is why Adam is happy and contented. Because he looks at things in a different way. As a citizen of this country, we generally see foreigners as top complainers to be honest. But having this guy around is rare. He's a blessing.

[@donwebb6776]

​@shopkins12 What I said isn't mindset. I spoke the TRUTH.

[@shopkins12]

@@donwebb6776 "He talks like there's no issues.." you said. Did he say he experienced nothing bad? He cited some inconveniences, too. But he just didnt sounded 'b*tchy like others do. *coughs

[@donwebb6776]

@@BakerGuy-pc9lu sure

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Very easy the suck out jou dollars haaaaaaaaaaaaaa think about

[@imeldago2519]

It’s really nice to listen to a Filipina who speaks fluent English, no Filipino accent, just watching & listening to her, she sounds like a well educated young woman. She needs to travel to other parts of the world though. Sorry to say that even Filipina Pea has an accent, sorry Pea!

[@rolandodelemos2583]

What is wrong with the accent ? Even here in America we don’t mind the accent of anybody else. Plus English is not the official language speak in the Philippines. To impress and level up your self is not acceptable here. In the U.S. as long as you can talk and express your self meaning, not perfect but understandable people embrace you. Yabang !! !

[@TheBestDamnGirl99]

you're a living proof why crab mentality still do exist, especially bringing Filipina down just because she has Filipino accent when speaking English. Everyone has an accent. Even Americans have different accents when you go to different parts of the states. Mind you, go to Binondo and ask your fellow Chinese to speak Filipino fluently with Filipino accent instead of Filipinos adjusting themselves to speak English to them. It's nice to hear a Chinese speaks Filipino fluently. A well-educated Chinese should be socially responsible for speaking Filipino here in the Philippines.

[@CoviodReliefCollection]

this guy is so out of touch with actusl Filipino life

[@solkalibri1376]

To be honest I didn't understand his Tagalog. Tagalog is not spoken slang. If you really want to learn speaking it properly you should also "change" your accent. Considering you've been thriving here for 7 fucking years learn the Tagalog accent as well. Gets?

[@fernandolapitan197]

VERBOSE! Too much blah blah blah! He has hard time expressing himaelf!

[@caoinismyname]

It's an interview.

[@Jimmy_Boy_Kalahati]

It's nauseating listening to this guy speak; high and low "valley girl" speaking pitches and every other word is "like", "you know", "but yeah".

[@rounder400]

In theory, English is the second language in the PHI. So one would expect no need to speak the local lingo. But the Philippines has such a poor education system as a whole that most children speak and write poor Tagalog, and English speaking and comprehension is quite poor. The government has failed in educating its people and that is why of all the SE Asia nations, Philippines is economically the least developed and poorest of them all.

[@eleanorsanmiguel5982]

You really dont know Filipinos... go out more so youll have a good grasp if who we are...

[@rayudugeda8285]

TOTALLY AMERICAN CULTURE AND SPANISH CULTURE WESTERN CULTURE

[@charlesjosephdiputado804]

Actually it's more of an AMERICAN lifestyle with a blend of SPANISH legacy and a bit of ASIAN background(from Malay and Chinese influence)✌✌✌

[@BigShirleyRoach]

300 years of spanish culture before U S moved in and American culture was introduced late 1890's so 125 years of American culture mixing with the spanish and original Philippine culture with is a mix of other asian cultures depending on the region . But spanish culture is very strong

[@BigShirleyRoach]

Once you get out of the expat bubble it gets a little gritty , cramped housing , lots of litter , many beggars , its like a spruced up ghetto . The people are still very friendly but you have to be aware of your surroundings because the poverty drives some people to desperate measures . This is not the province . Sorry but this guy really has not experienced typical Filipino life . The province is really just a small town , small stores in front of houses , may or may not have public utilities or internet . Houses may or may not have electric , running water , beds a thin foam mats , lots of animals around , no taxis , many times bad roads , forget about a hospital . Some provinces can be nice but isolated its not the romantic grass huts on the beach , its very rustic

[@robertnew4568]

Bawal imihi dito! That’s the only Tagalog you need to learn!

[@shopkins12]

Something is wrong with your Tagalog. Try again.

[@aartman01]

The most irritating thing about listening to Americans talk is their mindless use of the word "like"...