When Things Go Very Very Wrong in the Philippines/Was This Accident Avoidable?

[@therealityofit]

There are two people I want to acknowledge. Maria and Glenda were complete angels, and both were and continue to be instrumental in my care and recovery. You two are the sweetest ladies and I am grateful you are in my life. Your heartfelt help to me is beyond reproach and you have a special place in my heart. Thank you so very much for everything you do for me. 😘

[@Kickyourass484]

Incredible. Best to you.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

We all wish for your fast recovery my friend!

[@theatlantafalcon7410]

Thanks for the honesty of your story there’s a lot to take from this, from the accident itself to the people who help you immediately after and the experience you had in the hospital. Best wishes on your recovery!!!

[@-goldfinger2695]

Maria and Glenda were right there to help Darryl and continue to be so very kind , providing food and bandaging him up daily 😊🙏👌👍

[@bryankoziar2867]

Just recently saw him on Mike's channel. Nice place he has. Very unfortunate accident, sorry that he's injured. Glad it wasn't worse. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

[@drj6418]

The fact that they could have done a CT scan of the Brain and opted NOT to do it, regardless of the fact that you were wearing a helmet is INEXCUSABLE! As a physician, I am appalled. You very lucky my friend. I wish you well!

[@jimmyhvy2277]

are you in America ? in the 3rd world if you don't Appear to have Brain Damage Symptoms they will not really look for it .

[@vareseources]

He said he didn't want to do it as he was not feeling anything bad. Real doctors should know when to use (and not to use) instruments/equipment.

[@filipinonurseretireshome4864]

His helmet has sustained a damage, therefore, based on experience CT scan is warranted to r/o any internal damage. Plus, he said he passed out. I am glad to say, he is a very lucky fellow. I hope we all learn from this experience. God bless🎉❤❤

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Many doctors there do not even know CPR and that was told to me by my MD friend when I was in Pampanga, Luzon. The police go to an accident scene and do not even help, clueless on first aid, I had a dead guy in my hands there as the police were clueless and I got there too late.

[@watersbey25]

Don't dig too deep into how aging xpats involve themselves with their healthcare overseas. You will be disappointed.

[@buynsell365]

Glad to see Texas is ok.......very glad he was wearing a helmet. When riding on gravel.......use back break only.

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Back about 7th grade I was given a brand new 10 speed bike and while going down a hill I was pumping the caliper brakes. At one point, going fairly fast downhill, I hit the front brake first, without the back brakes and it locked up. Next thing I knew I was headed for the pavement and my bike was flying over me and landing further down the hill. No safety gear on and except for some scrapes and bruises, I was okay, but it bent the heck out of my new bike, trusting the handlebars and warping the rim. I learned from that one event a whole lot about using brakes correctly and mindfully. I'm glad you have only sprains to heal from. Even that, along with the ribs, can keep you down and out for awhile. I hope you stay active once you have healed enough. That's probably one good way to prevent stiffening up and allow the skin to be flexible. Vaseline applied to the scabs will help soften them up. It's when they get hard and inflexible that they become more painfully, possibly infected and more likely to leave scars.

[@thomzydervelt5152]

Heal quickly and our thoughts are with you .

[@leftyinhesperia1662]

I am an avid motorcycle rider here in the USA. I have a Harley Road King (1340cc) , Honda 919 and a F3 Spyder (1330cc) So there is no way I'm going to the Philippines and getting on a little 150cc bike with no real traffic laws to protect me. If I stay very long, I will just buy a car, truck or van. They are cheap enough.

[@randykat2973]

A co worker of mine from Canada has had a Filipina wife and house in Biliran Island in the Philippines for 30 yrs. He told me he can’t wait to get back to Canada. I lost communication with him in the Philippines in March. I found out in April from his employer he was killed on a Motorcycle. I would never drive a motorcycle in a foreign country!

[@arentol99]

There are plenty of laws to protect you, but none of them are enforced.

[@bbustin1747]

@@randykat2973 This one is on him , you need to be geared up . this could happen in North America just as well. but you’re likely to get better trauma care as well

[@michaelpettit9706]

A nice used Ford Rapture or Toyota hilux will run php 700k - 1.2m at current abnormally high exchange rate That's $12 - $22k USD. If or when the rate goes down it will be crazy expensive for the average Expat.

[@michaelpettit9706]

BTW, the smaller the bike the more maneuverable in traffic = safer. Can't get a big bike out of the way. So I went with a Yamaha MT15. If I was on a big bike I would most likely have been flattened by now!

[@AlanFannin]

Going down a hill on a loose road requires staying in a low gear and using the engine as a brake because once you start going too fast and have to brake then you take a chance of falling. Once you lock up the front brake, you are down. Hope you heal well and hope others can learn from this.💖💖💪💪🙏🙏

[@craigmccracken3104]

The problem here is most of smaller scooters people buy to get around are automatic. You can't use engine or gears to help you out going downhill.

[@rustyevolution6298]

There are a number of reasons why scooters are a bad choice and the fact that they have automatic transmissions and thus have no engin breaking is one of them. Also the smaller less stable wheel base and the fact that most expats/tourists have never ridden anything more than a bicycle and think that they are the same thing only compounds the issue. Countersteering is totally alien to them which often leads to them running wide in the corners or crashing. He is 100% correct when he says Slow Down!

[@151mcx]

@@puppyupper4565 scooters can STOP on a dime, but, you are right, they don't have the power to get you out of danger, where the second rule of going SLOW comes in and yes, dogs ... I was on Maui, on a Honda elite 50CC back in the day going to work, and this kinda a big dog about the size of a german shepard walked into the road and in front of me, I had two choices...1) lay the bike down, or hit the dog... I think hitting a dog that size on a scooter would probably send me up in the air, so, I chose to lay it down, Luckily it was at night and no one was on the road, and I was NOT wearing a hemet, I tucked my head and did summer salts into the on coming lane, wasn't hurt, but the bike had a bent mirror and break lever and scratches. There are pros and cons to every bike. Everything is a risk...Choose wisely.

[@AlanFannin]

@@craigmccracken3104 Yes Craig, you are right about the smaller scooters but I was thinking about the 100-150cc small motorcycles but I guess recently many have opted for the smaller scooters.

[@michaeltaylor8501]

Edit (I forgot): Glad that Filipinno was there to help you immediately after the accident. 👍 Glad he survived & no others harmed. 👍 Excellent his having a caring landlord. 👍 Sometimes a helmet saves a head only to break the neck; but, fortunately this was a case of saving both head & neck. 👍 People who just got seriously jarred in the ol' brain-housing group tend not to make good decisions in the immediate aftermath* & tend to forget events surrounding the time of the accident to some degree (it can even destroy memories of the previous day - or more): cases vary in degree. 🤕 * = Like turning down an ambulance & trying to get back home yourself

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@billslaven28]

Paul, thanks for being our local up-to-the-minute news reporter. I've seen Darly a couple of times now. He seems to be intelligent and calm; I'm surprised he drives fast. I appreciate his candor! It's a good lesson for all; accidents can happen at any time. Hopefully, Darly will have a speedy recovery.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate that Bill. We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@themoviemaniac8416]

Hey, Paul, your San Fernando Valley pal here. We still have motorcycle accidents here. That's why I got rid of mine a few years ago. Like you, reaction time isn't like it used to be.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you so much for watching the video.

[@rjman123au1]

In 2008 when I was 55 years old I had a fall from my bike, it landed over my right foot and damaged some bones (I was wearing full riding gear, top to bottom). Today I have mild arthritis on my right foot that I control with painkillers. As we get older it takes a long time to heal and there are sequels from this accidents. You didn't mention if the scooter had anti lock brakes. I'd say that 99% of riders don't have a clue how to stop a bike in an emergency, most times riders grab a handful of brakes, lock the wheels and fall. It is absolutely essential a bike be fitted with anti lock brakes. Don't ever ride a bike not fitted with anti lock brakes, your life depends on it. Hopefully your friend will have a full recovery without sequels. Cheers from OZ mate.

[@philthornton2172]

I am super glad that he will be OK. He is a likeable fellow with many good things to do in the future. Not only that, he is a fellow Texan. Thanks for adding that the kind folks who helped him and even followed him home. Shout out to his landlady!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that! hoping for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@thekormans3582]

Praying for Daryl for miracle and speedy recovery . Almighty God lay your hands on his body and he shall be healed.🙏

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@AidaJof]

Oh God, Paul ... this an awesome tale of surviving an accident such as this. Your friend is so very lucky and he clearly had a guardian angel looking over him on that fateful day. Bones heal, but that impact on the head to crack the helmet ... that alone makes you a believer in God ... He has other plans for your friend, Dale (I believe that was his name). Thank God for him wearing a helmet, thank God for those Philippinos who helped him by the side of the road and made sure he got home all right🙏🙏🙏❤ Thank you Paul for a great video. Thank God he seems to have learned his lesson💖

[@earlclep1]

To be fair the helmets we mostly wear here are really just bicycle helmets to keep from getting a ticket (first offense is like 50 pesos or one dollar). Usually after the first real wreck people start using a hotter to wear motorcycle helmet. Not bashing the guy I wear the same bicycle helmet if one at all. Didn't wear one at all in America (mostly Texas) ever, exception was on freeways in Houston going back and forth to work then sometimes. If you hit your front brake on a bike with water or gravel on the road anywhere in the world on any bike you take a great risk of going to the ground. These things are not toys but often they might seem harmless until you meet the ground or metal 😉. Glad he is ok. Watch out for DOGS, chickens, goats and drunks also 😂😂😂

[@craigjacob3704]

I'm glad he didn't get anymore damage done that happened. Hope he has a full recovery and stays safe from now on.

[@ohwell22]

Paul, thank you for keeping your followers posted on events in Duma. Darryl seems to be a nice guy, and he has some ladies attending to his care, hopefully he'll recover soon from the pains and aches of the accident.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@noahcount7132]

Very appropriate and timely driving safety video, Paul. 👍 As mentioned several times, your friend Darrell is lucky to have survived his motorbike accident. Since becoming a driver, my preference is to have a vehicle that surrounds and protects me, rather than surrounding and protecting the vehicle (motorbike or motorcycle) with my body.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Noah! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@iluv_uman]

I've ridden motorcycles/scooters for 50 years including racing motocross. NEVER use your front brake on gravel or sand.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Good video Paul! It's a good cautionary tale. I've had a motorcycle and there's a known ownership rule that at some point during your ownership, you are going to dump it. Unfortunately, I've had some of my best friends die on bikes through no fault of their own. Drivers just didn't see them especially when that driver pulled an illegal turn / lane change, ran a red light... well you get the idea. I'm very happy that your friend is alive to tell his story!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you're fine as well Ted! thanks a lot for sharing and thank you so much for watching the video.

[@222jojo]

Thanks for sharing this Paul, so sorry to hear about this. This is one of my biggest concerns in the Philippines as I'm not getting younger and I know my limits, driving there seems to be a chaotic free for all at best and it introduces a lot of risk, exactly why I am looking up in BGC/Cebu. Don't want to deal with scooters or driving and want to be able to walk most everywhere also an area with excellent healthcare access. Yes it will cost more but sometimes it's worth it.

[@divt2445]

Metro-Manila has two great hospitals/medical centers (Makati Medical and St. Lukes) when I was there decades ago. They are comparable to U.S. hospitals or even better. I'm sure those hospitals are still in existence.

[@tessnelson6059]

Smart thinking! Go for it.

[@biff9999]

Driving in the Philippines is kind of a free-for-all, just in general, and I've been on a scooter in the Philippines quite a bit, and I'd be happy to never be on a scooter again in the Philippines. Even if you're young and in perfect physical shape with cobra-like reflexes and you're careful, someone will do something stupid in front of you, behind you, next to you, etc. and try to kill you. It's just a fact. Get a car. Believe me, every single one of those Filipinos you see on scooters/motorcycles would be driving a car if they could afford one, they know how dangerous it is in the Philippines. Or, you could just walk everywhere, as you suggest. But it's a car for me.

[@gaboristvankiska7655]

@@biff9999 I have seen complete family of 3 dead on a motorcycle including a very young boy crashed with another drunk motorcyclist. My recommendation to all foreigners, don't be so cheap to ride a motorcycle.

[@eugeniasyro5774]

I can't believe A Philippine hospital is better than American.

[@rabukan5842]

Paul, I commend you and Daryl for doing this video and especially Daryl for being so honest. 30 years on a Harley without a helmet? I never get on my motorcycle (been riding big bikes since youth) without All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT) and I have taken many courses in both high speed and slow speed handling (track and motorcycle cop skills) not because I'm so smart, but because I've lost friends on bikes. As a result, I have not dropped a bike since youth, and I have enjoyed my bikes feeling safer than in my car. What Daryl described sounds like he locked the front brake and it flipped the bike. Most riders have no idea how to trail brake, which allows riders to corner or stop from very high speeds to low speed quickly and safely. This technique is a skill that requires patience and practice. The worst riding I have ever experienced was in the PI's, not because of bad roads, dogs, etc. but because of the really bad bike handling practices of others. I've seen some amazing things, like riders carrying infants in their arms without any gear. Unreal. Be safe by learning proper skills, and wearing full gear.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Keep safe everyone. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@frankspencer9308]

Motorcycles aka Coffin on Wheels. From Wiki: On November 11, 1972, Oakley had a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia, just three blocks from where Duane Allman had his fatal motorcycle accident the year before. Oakley was riding around a sharp right bend of the road on Napier Avenue at Inverness when he crossed the line and collided at an angle with a city bus making the bend from the opposite direction. After striking the front and then the back of the bus, Oakley was thrown from his motorcycle, just as Allman had been, and struck his head. Oakley declined medical treatment after the accident and caught a ride home. Three hours later he was rushed to the hospital, delirious and in pain, and died of cerebral swelling caused by a fractured skull. Attending doctors stated that even if Oakley had gone straight to the hospital from the scene of the accident, he could not have been saved.[4] He was 24 years old when he died, the same age as Duane Allman.

[@deantucker1464]

Geez D...this is Dean...get better soon and be more careful my friend!

[@therealityofit]

Thank you, Dean. Hope you are well.

[@johnclark7973]

Great Guy, I wish him a speedy recovery. God bless the Philippines and God bless the USA.

[@antiowarr9467]

I seen many people over the years get into accidents on all sizes of bikes and I never ever felt comfortable looking at them let alone riding one. Soon will be going to Thailand and a trip to the Philippines also and if I drive it will be car or truck only. Cheers Paul.

[@Baloybeach]

Another word of advice, with open wounds be very careful around puddles, water on the streets etc as you can very easy get infected with leptospirosis. Dog crap all over the place flows with the water on the streets and an infection can be deadly. Lots of pollution all over the place. Pleased to hear you are coming along.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate that Teddy! Will keep that in mind. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@FRUGALWITHJOHN]

I still drive a WR250R (dual sport bike) never use the front brakes off road or loose gravel. Down shift to slow down if your going down hill or use the rear brake. I have been driving for years and I also learned the hard way, by the front end washing out (but I had my off road gear on so I was ok).

[@genejordan9983]

Glad he’s doing better. Always on my mind,,,,I’m older, think slower, break easier, heal much slower, hurt more. I was a paramedic for a few years. I owned several bikes prior. After responding to motorcycle wrecks that always ended bad, I sold my bike and have not been on one since. I want even ride on the back of one here. We have a center car and just ordered a little car. He’s right, the roads here are horrible for bikes. I think there’s at least one wreck a day in our area. Great video Paul. Hope your viewers get the message.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it Gene! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@philipmasie]

Glad 🙂 to see you on your way to recovery ❤️‍🩹 Daryl and I know God was watching over you because it could have been a lot worse 😊

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Phillip! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@StanHasselback]

Having visited many Asian countries including the Philippines when people ask me if any of the countries are safe I say yes except for traveling on the roads. I would like to think I could handle a scooter there but I know that only one small mistake and I could be permanently damaged for life or worse. As much as owing a car there is a hassle I'm pretty sure that's the route I'll have to take. I just saw Daryl on Mike's channel showing his nice home. I hope he's on the mend and he will have a complete recovery.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

We all wish for his fast recovery Stan. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@yoyojoe9240]

Bad that, this incident happened to you. Be glad you are alive. I'm 65 now, started riding at 10yrs old on a 50cc Honda, by 16 I was driving 350cc Honda, Drag racing on the Track and some roads. By 19, I was riding big bikes, (no mishaps yet). Drove on Caribbean Islands, Dominican Republic and in extreme Lawless road countries. At 65 after a Lifetime of motorcycle miles, I studied the Philippines traffic demeanor, these drivers are "special", Upon arrival to Manila on May 12, 2023, I spent 3 days just walking and monitoring the street Zoo. After that and relocating to Mindanao, I decided that a 2023 BajaJ Maxima was the way to go. 250cc, 4spd , very strong Trike, with a strong Metal body to protect you. As of today May 30th, and after over 1,000 kilometers Touring Mindanao, and experiencing Iligan & other Mindanao big and small cities traffic, I'm 100% sure I made the correct decision. I recommend a Trike to all you guys that still want to "ride" cheap and good gas mileage. (then again anything can happen in the Philippines Traffic Zoo) I'm glad you came Out alive, that you recognized the initial catalyst that provoked the accident and the Lesson learned. Next stop for me, Dumaguete, maybe Coffee and good conversation with Paul and the "black sheep squadron"..!!👍🏼✌️

[@dustbusterz]

So Happy He Didn't Suffer More Extensive Injuries. Glad to See He's On The Mend,And Thanks For This Medical Treatment Info. We Really Need to Be Aware Of Quality of Care In The Islands.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Steve! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@michaeljefferson4338]

Lucky guy, never to old to learn lessons and thanks for sharing, good reminder to others to stay safe. GWS

[@cecilwampler8733]

The quality wasn't too bad at all. Very informative.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@stevefoster5172]

Paul you are right the sound was bad, but it would help to remember to turn the captioning on.

[@michaelpettit9706]

I highly recommend switching out your slippery street tires for on/off road tires. Even quality ones are inexpensive. I also live where its mostly dirt, gravel, sand or mud and a sudden down pour can make getting home a nightmare otherwise. Or consider a Honda CRF etc. Not as comfortable on long rides but way more maneuverable regards of surface.

[@DHarri9977]

Hey there Mr. D glad to see you're on the mend and what a relief it is to see you having an interview and recollecting your incident. Stuff happens, and cautionary lessons are learned I hope you're back out there soon, take care.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Dharri! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@keithjohnsonsr5622]

Being a rider myself for several years, I’m going to give this guy a pass with this accident. I ride all my huge bikes here in the US but a scooter in the Philippines. Knowing how the roads are there, you can be riding perfectly on a semi maintained road and at a blink of an eye when cornering, the road becomes gravel, dirt and sometimes sandy. It’s like cornering in a mountain pass you’ve never road before. One tends to take it a little easier until being used to its turns. Not all bikers are leather and booted with a full face helmet but at least wear thick long pants and covered footwear. I knew a guy who wore open sandals on his R6 until one day a stone hit his foot. Lesson learned.

[@abaldguycreation]

Plus, never use the front brake on slick surfaces nor gravel.

[@marcrichard7251]

Good point

[@davidhelfert7249]

I'm glad he is doing well. No matter what you know about motor bikes you have to be careful on rocks. And other vehicles no matter what. Thank God he was wearing a helmet. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Max-oi9es]

Brother Daryl seems like you came close to having your very own oil changed! It's good to know you were wearing a 🪖. I spent 13 years riding motorcycles back in the states and I am very familiar with the dangers of gravel and dogs 😂 Funny thing is, my first visit to the Philippines Visa Beauru last month. I met a man from the states that had his foot wrapped up because his motorcycle fell on him. Hey Paul 👋

[@brittbrittingham9871]

Thank God he is doing better . We always say life is short . Please watch this video ! And the people that looked out for him. I pray that he meets them again.

[@therealityofit]

Me too; would like to spend quality time with them and share my gratitude.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Britt! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@brittbrittingham9871]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Well, I have to pay down a few bills. But I can picture myself drinking coffee with you some where !

[@jerrygriffin4156]

het bud i wish you a speedy recovery , i am planning my move , you are one of the guys i wanted to say hello to there being from texas also

[@therealityofit]

Hope your travels are safe, sir.

[@bethserran]

Speed kills!! That is even our favorite saying in Pharmacy as staff are to be mindful of creating errors at my work. It's a good lesson for everyone. I am glad your friend, Paul is doing better I am a Hospital IV and Chemo Pharmacist. It is hard to see patients in avoidable accidents. I would make an appointment when you visit the U.S. again to make sure there are no other internal injuries. Take care.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Beth! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@normansimonsen1203]

I traded my Vulcan 1600 Nomad for an Accord Coupe last year. I've had 2 cars and a Motorcycle since I was 17. Health issues interfere with my primary balance. I'm glad your friend survived the accident. Crashing and injuries are scary business at our age. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery with minimal pain.

[@llewellynlombard7428]

Good day Paul, yes accidents don't ask when to happen. Listening to Darly explaining his dilemma, in my opinion, it is a big guy on a small motorbike. If this is the case then that is why so many injuries. With a big bike, you do fall but your injuries are much less, then again, front-wheel braking is a no-go, it is a guaranteed hospital case. Hope for his speedy recovery.

[@brent2438]

He was on Mike's channel not long ago, giving a tour of his nice rental.

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Paul 😊. Your friend is very lucky. I've never wrecked on my Big bike however, on my 300 KTM, I have hit the dirt A lot. Dirt bike riding it not a matter of if, its a matter of when. Just like the Bull riding that I did in Rodeo back in the day. Being prepared is a big plus. Wearing the protective gear is a Must for any motorcycle 🏍 or scooter. PS: Thinking I will just buy a SUV when I get there. 😊 Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@greenarmy561]

We really like that friend. Sorry you had that fall. I broke a leg almost same situation. Be safe.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@superdave1921]

The main question is whether or not the bike is okay? Thanks Paul for another great video!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you so much for watching the video.

[@jackibagbaga7638]

Way back 1981 while stationed on a navy ship in Guam; i also lived onbase navy housing so i drive a moped to work. On base roads are somewhat asphalted but still have loose gravel in some areas especially the middle of the road. It was somewhat dark so going home i stayed in the middle of the graveled road and fell down while making the turn. So try to stay away on the middle where gravel usually accumulates.

[@KrayPurn]

All, or at least most hospitals will request a urine sample as a motorcycle accident, especially with your rib and punctured lung injury. Reason being is that they want to check for internal bleeding. Any internal bleeding will definitely show up in your urine. I cannot stress enough the importance of wearing a helmet, especially in the Philippines where modern day "rules of road" is a foreign concept. Speedy recovery! 🙏🙏

[@regoparknyc]

I wish this man the best. Please go home stateside and recover with whatever family you can. Get there however you can. These are serious issues. The last place you want to be if infection happens is there. You will have to monitor your CRP level months from now and seek out a board certified orthopedic doctor in the states. Don’t try to wing it in the middle of nowhere and settle for fourth best. Count your losses and chalk it up as making the right choice.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

We really appreciate you guys for showing your concern. We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@johnclark7973]

Slow down and be safe is spectacular advice, and an absolute no brainer!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@johnclark1469]

Ditto on all the well wishes for quick recovery. Moral of the story: Dont let Old Dog interview you a few days after breaking ribs. Laughing is too painful! 😂😣. pretty crewel Paul making the poor guy laugh…But I guess you cant help it. Amazing on the cost. I just cut my finger w 5 stitches and that was $3k! (insurance paid all but $300) I cant imagine what 2 nights, Xrays, meds, etc would be here. just an ambulance ride is $1200 minimum. So glad hes ok and only out $500. Wow.- thats my monthly insurance premium! Another confirmation living there is better.

[@kevinkennedy6875]

Interesting interview, Paul. Thanks for sharing it. I think you are becoming a perfectionist; the sound was fine!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it kevin! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@garyt7232]

A cautionary tale. Glad he lived to talk about it. Appreciate the vlog. All the best to you and BM.

[@KevinVenturePhilippines]

So glad you are alright. I have been riding since I was 5 and even though the front brake has more stopping power, it can also lock up and be your demise. Best for super clean dry streets. NEVER use your front brake with *any* amount of dust, gravel, etc on asphalt, especially in a turn. Never use the front brake in a turn, period. Sadly, most of us learn that the hard way. You learned it the really hard way.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Kevin! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@mcy2phil]

Gravel and sand is rear brake only. Been riding close to 40 years. Two times I've gone time and both were sand and both were because I used the front brake only. A big problem is black sand. Can't see it on asphalt. Blends right in.

[@robertpinkerton940]

Glad Daryl's accident wasn't any worse. I wish him a speedy recovery. Alot of lessons learned from the video and the comments section. I have some dental concerns. Would you happen to know of a good dentist in Dumaguete? I thank you or anyone else in advance who has any input ion the matter. Keep those great videos coming.

[@barrypress3704]

Hi Paul good information about what he went through with that accident

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it barry! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@bj5083]

Great video Paul. I wish Daryl a speedy recovery.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@bj5083]

@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Yes Sir! 👍

[@matute11]

I liked the interview. No issues for me, the jammed thumb and broken ribs have been painful for me. Blessings!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@KutWrite]

Shout-out to the Filipino barbers. Both you guys have great haircuts!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video

[@250sabre]

Great interview !! Tks Paul !!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@ag4allgood]

Daryl is a lucky man to have had survived the crash. As a teenager I was lucky enough to have a small 100cc Kawasaki motorcycle then graduated to a BSA Gold Star 500cc enduro. On trails I was fine. On the roads even with the front headlight on at all times people would not see me. I also had a front wheel slip out on gravel while making a turn but I put my boot down & caught it. Too many close calls & friends getting life long injuries on their motorcycles caused me to sell & not ride ever again. Speedy recovery to Daryl !

[@troymoses8405]

Wow, a lucky man!! Thanks for sharing Paul.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it Troy! We all wish for his fast recovery. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@NM-gr1iq]

You got off light with the hospital bill I staid 1 night in Chong Hua Mandaue Cebu with high BP 6 years ago, The Bill was close to 20k. Glad you are on the mend, best wishes.

[@ronaldhein5739]

By the grace that this gentleman was not injured more seriously or killed. Great video with excellent warnings about helmets and clothing. Thank you. Say hi to Baby.

[@martinsmith6971]

G-D was with this guy. I am no biker myself but I can feel for this fellow. And the wonderful people that helped him G-D bless the Philippine people Marty

[@DonFashionBeauty]

Going 25 mph on that road is not safe. I remember the exact place where he wrecked. When I rode my bike there, I did not feel it was safe to go more than 15mph on that grade. I'm glad he is not more seriously hurt. God bless.

[@oncall21]

Wishing him the best outcome. I hate riding bikes in Thailand and have now given that a pass. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@oncall21]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I’ll be in the Philippines 🇵🇭 for the month of July. I’ll be in Dumaguete and if we catch up I’ll happily buy you and Baby May lunch. Take care.

[@51dbail]

What was the scooters model and make? Some of the scooters here have small front tires. With a auto scooter there is no down shifting to slow down, it’s all done with a brakes. One of the down sides to a automatic.

[@grumpyolddude439]

You never touch the front brake in a turn. I've been riding for 50 years. Your tire has very little ground contact, and that little bit of friction has to make the turn. When you apply brake, and burn some of that frition for that, you lose out on the turn. One or the other has to give. Loose gravel/dust/sand? You stay entirely OFF the front brake, regardless of all else. As for safety gear...ATGATT. ALL The Gear, All The Time. I've had that argument, with far too many people. No helmet, no crash jacket, no gloves, no boots, no heavy, long pants? Stay off the bike.

[@RJRussoVids]

My man, you should know by now that your video rig needs to travel with you everywhere. People get insulted if you don’t want to interview them. 😂 Sorry to hear about this man’s accident. I hope he recovers fully. Unfortunately every single person I’ve ever known who’s ridden a motorcycle has been in an accident that’s caused them injuries Some more serious than others. I’ve ridden on the back of a motorcycle but I won’t do it again and I won’t drive one. I am admittedly not cool and will have to find my way around the islands some other way. Wish this gentleman all the best though.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@Rwj378 Multi cabs are fun

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

Biked all over Thailand, also time in Colombia, never an accident and Thailand is much more dangerous than Philippines to ride any vehicle. I run a 300 CBR, a 2018 Honda with ABS and I absolutely wear a Simpson glow in the dark helmet. I have never even dumped a bike once and I am 54 years old.

[@lowtech67]

Thank you for the video. I'm glad he's OK. It could have been so much worse. Best wishes to him.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@johnclark7973]

I've had a lot of extreme pain in my life (Thank God I have a high paying tolerance, lol), So I feel for this guy because broken ribs are the worst pain you can experience.

[@rodgerrabbit279]

I’ve had a couple endos on my dirt bike but I was much younger. Don’t want to try it now. Glad he’s ok.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Rodger! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@CombatDoc136]

Hilarious he mentioned the blood pressure. Always the same BP for all patients. My wife has complained for years about this to me about the nurses here. The nursing schools here are diploma factories. The very basics like taking a BP most can't even grasp. They aren't even taught to do a basic IV. Just graduate them.. Ship them overseas to get more training and start sending remittances back to Philippines. I'll take my wife's word for it... She is a surgeon here

[@jspice-kl2wc]

So glad he is mostly ok, thank God he was wearing a helmet. Hope he has a full recovery. Thank you so much for sharing that, it might help someone out.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@paulphilippines8981]

Paul I was hit off my motor in Bacong two years ago I sufferd five broken ribs and spent one week in Silinan hospital it cost me 93000 I suffer with nerve damage now and classed as disabled .😢

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

That is terrible Paul! Hope you feel better now Keep safe everyone. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@delavan9141]

Excellent interview. The sound is fine.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@dustbusterz]

Yes, Let’s Give Praise To Those Filipinos Who Went Well Beyond To Make Certain He Was OK. That May or May Not Happen in Your Hometown USA Location.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Steve! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@lindawilson795]

Hope he has a full recovery.❤

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Linda! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@craigjacob3704]

Paul anytime you go through severe trauma like a motorcycle accident like I was in years and years ago . The nurse threatened me if I could not give a urine sample they were going to put a catheter in and at that time it scared the hell out of me because I had never had that done before. But right before they did it I finally was able to urinate. Come to find out from the nurse it was to check for blood in my urine checking for any possible internal injuries. That was at Charity Hospital in New Orleans where I was taken after totaling out two cars on a Norton 850 Commando I was riding at the time.

[@rogereriksen2472]

Paul & Baby Mae, be safe in the face of the approaching storm. Positive thoughts & prayers to you all.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate that Roger! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@gobfranklin6759]

Glad he is okay and in recovery. I have ridden a long time and always use the front breaks as the 2nd option unless it is super safe to use them. So much can go wrong while riding. :( Get on your bike asap and ride again!

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

My thoughts on Motorcycles are it does not matter if you are wrong or in the right when it comes to an accident , you will get the worst of it if there is a collision with a vehicle, meaning no MC for me.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Hey, daryl, Thai a rope to your headboard to pull when you get out of bed, it helps. I am also jacked up in Dumaguete with rib damage. That’s what I did.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

We really appreciate that! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@stevebergh7303]

Wow! Be well! Safe travels! God Bless! Heal fully! 😎🙏

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support Steve! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@tobyjones5011]

Love your channel Paul. May I ask what type of motorcycle or scooter he was riding? I saw a guy lose control on a Honda Click 160 and thank God he had a helmet. Thanks

[@larrykoltun3703]

Did your friend have insurance for repairs? Is there insurance required?

[@almabelhumeur6672]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@almabelhumeur6672]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I watch majority of your videos Paul. You always have good and interesting content.

[@johndoh5182]

So two things. The medical system in the PH is a LARGE variation in the quality of care you could get, and one has to remember that nurses and doctors are often underpaid there and a lot of people that come out of nursing schools try to go overseas, and the hospitals overseas try to get the best people out of these schools in the PH. The nursing training in the PH is also variable and there has been work to fix that situation BECAUSE OF the foreign hospitals getting people from different schools and they find some of these people regardless of how well they did in a particular school, they just don't have enough knowledge out of school. So, that's the bit about medical care in the PH. It's WIDELY variable. If you want quality care then try to find the better hospitals and live in those areas. The 2nd thing is transportation. There is no way in HELL I would drive a motorcycle, bicycle, or scooter in the PH in city areas. I've seen too much of what traffic and drivers look like for me to feel comfortable on anything less than a solid car in bigger towns/cities. No, just no. If you live out in the provinces to where you're dealing with small towns and roads that are mostly empty it's a lot safer. There's still risk, but more drivers are used to seeing kids run out in the roads, carts being pulled by animals, etc.... and they tend to be more careful and drive slower, and there just aren't as many people who own their own transportation and use jeepneys, tricycles, etc..... to get around. The drivers of these vehicles like the fact they're making money having a business driving other people and they don't want to lose it by being stupid on the road. Because of this if I lived in the provinces (more country/small town areas) I would feel OK about having a scooter, but I wouldn't use it for long distance driving where I have to go into cities. Once again, just NO. I plan to have a BEV there frankly, with solar panels on the house to charge the vehicle.

[@godisgood789]

Praying Non Stop for you ♥️ 💪

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Coasting down a hill? I've had a M/C license since 1977. You never "coast" down a hill. Never. You use engine compression to help regulate your speed and then you only need a brake sparingly. Next: you NEVER use the front brake on gravel if any road canter is there. My guess is he may have ridden a Harley for X number of years but has never taken a motorcycle training course. I've been through 3.

[@michaelpettit9706]

Exactly

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Will never understand no helmet regardless of location

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you so much for watching the video.

[@dannynicart2389]

Get well soon!

[@oldguy2764]

So many people say that riding a scooter in the Philippines can be dangerous, but if you are careful, it is no big deal. The reality is that it can be life changing . . . Or life ending, even if you are careful. Not worth the risk. Definitely not for me.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@sailingstpommedeterre4905]

Semper Fi Marine ! Glad you are healing well. We are not young and stupid anymore...learning to slow down will take a while; it's a process. Oorah !

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Really appreciate the support! Will keep that in mind the next time. thanks a lot for watching the video.