When Things Go Wrong in the Philippines/ 19 Year Old Mother of Two Evicted

When Things Go Wrong in the Philippines/ 19 Year Old Mother of Two Evicted‪@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234‬ I have an informal chat withmy wife and her niece about her recent notice to find a new place within 30 days

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

What a lovely young lady. She has been through a lot of hardship and still has that beautiful smile. God bless her and her family!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you John

[@raffiliberty5722]

I like how she smiles the whole time! These are real troubles and she smiles through it. Meanwhile Americans never smile and have everything 😊

[@Eisman57]

Hi Paul, every so often the fog of my first world problems lifts and I'm able to see the suffering of others less fortunate. I'm hoping you can find a way to help the displaced families build their new homes.

[@cristobalpacheco4202]

Is it true that KZbin takes a large amount of these donations?

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you very much Eisman57

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

@@cristobalpacheco4202 30%

[@mirmir9806]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 KZbin pockets 30% of donations??!!! That's oughright robbery! That makes my blood boil!

[@bannertraveller5879]

wow very nice gesture.

[@henrymcmiller2527]

Paul you don’t mine helping others. You are really blessed.

[@sunairagazali2279]

God help them bless them amen amen ameen

[@brittbrittingham9871]

Her smile breaks my heart . What a fighter

[@AaronOlafson]

No empathy for squatters in any place. It takes many months to get rid of such folks from unused land or property. Just watch the filipino talk show and you will see. My wife is always telling me about them and is not fair for the land or house owners who pay land taxes and mortgages and follow the laws of the land.

[@d9918]

Just never invest there, you would be a fool to.

[@seapirate65]

I totally agree, I have no sympathy for Squatters in phil. People do buy land in Philippines & I'm sure they didn't want Squatters building shacks/ Throwing Trash.

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Great video on life in the Philippines, looking forward to the follow up video. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video/Interview Paul and Baby Mae. Hoping nothing but the Best for Ella and family 👪. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@PaulOviews]

Great video! Looking forward to the follow up videos. This is a topic on everyday life in the Philippines and I am glad that you are going to highlight it. We should remember that the word "squatters" dose not have the same negative connotations in the Philippines as it does in the west. Many Many people live in these sort of communities. Good job 👍

[@ningayeti]

Ella is very beautiful and has a beautiful smile. What I like most about this story is that the teen father (unlike many Filipinos) has not abandoned her and the children. Instead he works hard in the scorching heat of the Philippines for peanuts just to survive. It would have been much easier for him to just leave her and go on with his life, but this teenager has proven himself to be more of a man than others twice his age. Ella's timing to having a family may not have been very good, but her choice of a man was spot on, and as far as I can tell the father choose well when he picked Ella as his partner also.

[@tilapiadave3234]

BIG thumbs up , well said. I wish more people spent time PRAISING the good guys rather than hunting those they presume to be the bad guys

[@fendermon]

The young man is a trooper for sure.

[@jame1seire]

Yeah Paul, it's all warm and fuzzy. Paul, btw, that is not true what you said, THE OWNERS DON'T INVITE SQUATTERS TO STAY ON THEIR PROPERTIES. Because no one is living on the land and there is no fence or lock on the property, so the squatters take ownership of the property. The police, the courts and local councils will do nothing to protect the owner's property rights. Then, these nice people blackmail the owners of the property for money to move somewhere else. The legal owners of the property have almost no rights to their own property. Fun thought, no country that won't protect the rights--property or otherwise of its citizens will ever be more than a Third World backwater, with lots of poverty. Sounds like paradise. My favorite part is that these squatters think that they have an ownership stake in the property, and will blackmail the owner of the property--you know the ones with the legal titles, that paid money to purchase the property for as much as they can get. Great story Paul. All that fun with illegitimate children, beggars (that's what squatter usually end up doing, there is no social welfare blanket). The sweet hard-working father of the two illegitimate children is working the lowest paid industry in the PH (Concept: 57-year-old man works in construction driving earth moving equipment, 6 days a week, 12 hours a day for $7.50). It's all so romantic. Paul the only kind thing to do is let them move in with you.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

yup, 2 sides to every story

[@chrism4008]

​@@iluvmoney6767ive never once seen paul ask for money, but i have seen him say several times that he won't accept any, and there isn't a place to send it. I know because i specifically asked to donate to help with the kids helmets project. Paul, and the guy doing it said no, emphatically but politely

[@d9918]

Your completely correct, if you can't be sure of ownership nobody is going to be fool enough to invest. No point saving up to buy land and invest in a business when you are at the whim of squatters moving in and taking everything.

[@jame1seire]

@@chrism4008 You would be mistaken, Paul is working to help a homeless guy named John (a 58-year-old beggar, who got a 19 year of pregnant with 2 babies). If you're keeping up, I grew up in great poverty, and feel great pain for those in need. This fellow John is stuck in the PH for at least 20 months before he can get SS. THAT is a sad story. The guy is in real need, so I would suggest you contact Paul--a very nice guy--about helping John out. You sound very kind and generous.

[@jame1seire]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Dear Paul, you're a good fellow. I think you're doing good work. But, it's like this issue with squatters, they are one step away from begging. What happens when squatters don't find a mark that they can work? Strangely, shanty towns burn down at night and the bulldozers come in at the break of dawn. It's a tough world my friend.

[@kevinkennedy6875]

Very interesting, Paul. I look forward to the future chapters in this story

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@seanbyrne2220]

Good video I'm sure the next one will be just as fascinating

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Sean! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@shawnm5611]

Excellent video, great to see you show some different content

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Shawn! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@davidstrumsky7012]

Thanks, Paul and Mae, for helping things the way you do there, educating people and opening channels for conversation. There's such a cultural gap and more... Rarely do we ever see how so many Philippines people actually live, day to day. We see nice European-style houses, nice cars and fancy motorbikes... but not the inside life, the dishpan showers or hole in the ground toilets, or sleeping on mats, often on dirt floors, all in one room... and it's not just a tiny rural population. It's like a shadow economy and a shadow lifestyle, hidden from view by all the other Philippines YT channels. We're only shown what doesn't make us uncomfortable. Philippines is *not* just Manila, Cebu or the other western-urbanized big cities. Thanks again for shining a light. You're good people.

[@novak4594]

Great interview Paul. The PP resilience is a lesson for all of us in the west.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@scotthummer1319]

Thank you for sharing

[@painter662]

2017 I met a wonderful young lady on a dating service. On the first anniversary of meeting her on line, I flew to the Philippines to actually meet her. As far as relationships go, it’s now 2023 closing in on yet another anniversary… so something has gone right, But during that first visit a maelstrom of problems hit both of us. I got very sick… she nursed me back to health… but while dealing with that, the City also evicted her neighborhood. A pretty good sized squatters village. They sold the land to Megaworld who are building a major very upscale Condo community on the land. The city relocated them, gave them provisional title to small plots of land but to make the Title permanent they were given 90 days to build something livable or lose claim to the plot. For the first time in this relationship, I decided to try lending a hand. I told her to find someone who could build a solid house big enough to house her and 3 girls safely. Get an estimate, and let me know. The estimate came in at about $8,000.00 I took a deep breath and said ok go for it, I’ll finance it. Before my journey ended, the lot she had been given had, had 3 coconut palms removed and a stand of 60’ high bamboo also removed. They were already digging the foundation. It felt like the project was in good hands. I say that, because of this… the house came out beautifully. It’s one of the nicest places in the village. It strong, survived Odette no real damage. It’s a comfortable space, the city was so impressed when she asked if they would let her use the lot next to hers for another project, they said yes and gave her clear title. She now runs a small cafe there. And in the end, the money I spent on that house, has paid me back many fold, in just pure happiness. I have never regretted the help I gave. Oldest girl is graduating from high school now, and heading to college. Second girl graduates next year and should qualify for college also. The third daughter just graduated from middle school to high school, and is probably the smartest of the bunch. I like to imagine I helped in some small way. I hope all of you can find the same feeling going forward. It’s a delight.

[@martinpeacocke8968]

Brilliant!

[@Delta922]

You can't trust anyone Dog. My family owns a huge tract of land in Pangasinan. After we migrated to the states in 1969, the barangay captain illegally subdivided our land and allowed squatters to move in and build houses on it. He got arrested and thrown in jail while my aunt is currently in the Philippines battling the courts to evict the squatters 😠

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Yikes! Sorry to hear that Ranger 1

[@ronnyvillanueva9404]

Sounds like the Pangasinan barangay captain is the hero…. The land wasn’t being in good use anyway since 1969. Just saying

[@czogg99]

@@ronnyvillanueva9404 yeah but you cannot dispose folks of their property without compensation. The Captain should have at least given the owners the money from the sale.

[@duncanyourmate2433]

When you get out of your country , you have no problem with throwing poor out , very Christian , you live in two worlds , decide , which one , you are prepared to hurt people from what you escaped from

[@duncanyourmate2433]

@@ronnyvillanueva9404 Exactly then they get westernised , & stuff people over

[@kevink1214]

I watched someones video recently that talked about squatters. The property owner does not always allow people to stay on their land. Some might to get some sort of revenue stream but most are stuck. When the owner tries to get the people off the land it is not easy thing to do. Many times the govt sides with the squatters and says to the property owner, where are the people to go? In many instances the property owner has to provide money incentive to get the people to agree to move because the owner has no option.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks for the feedback Kevin

[@d9918]

Which is one of the many reasons I'm never going to buy property in the Philippines since if the squatters move in there goes your investment and like you mentioned the government isn't going to do anything about it yet I'm sure will still collect property taxes.

[@lindawilson795]

The Philippines have any kind social housing? Best wishes for the family.❤

[@Joepoe20041]

If you have a land that’s vacant put a fence around it. Seldom folks will squat in a fenced property. They will be trespassing the property and many avoid it.

[@duncanyourmate2433]

@@lindawilson795 family is social housing

[@Kickyourass484]

Outstanding documentation.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@judekidder]

Very interesting situation. Great interview.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@allanstotland]

Thank you for sharing this story with Paul & Baby Mae's niece Ella and family

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

You are very much welcome Allan! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@user-sm3zp3wd6i]

Great video Paul and Baby Mae, my first thought after watching the video, if I were there already, is to grab my tool bag and help with the transition to the new place, it’s what neighbors do. 😊

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@user-sm3zp3wd6i]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I can’t be there but can chip in to help.

[@johnclark7973]

Fascinating/highly enjoyable video, Paul! Please do keep following up this story. 👌

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support John. Will take note of that! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@johnclark7973]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 You are great to listen to!

[@kenny4real696]

Paul you always have a sense of humor in these tragic situation. I heard her story and think about generational poverty. Fatherless home, teen pregnancy, high school dropout, all these hurt even an Americans odds of making a success in ones life. Good luck Mae, Paul, & niece....

[@danielroydrawe]

So send her your money and keep the cycle going.😂

[@SOCORROGM]

It would be great if Paul could hire her to help baby may on wash day, or house 🏠 cleaning for a few $$

[@karenglaicar5486]

I hope everything works out for that young family. Thanks and take care.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@jbbad80]

Great Vid Paul, its amazing how happy these people are. Can't wait until I get there bro to collect some of that happiness 😊

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@TheOUboy]

Love the Come what may of the Philippines, they take each challenge on and move forward, and don't get bogged down in the poor me cycle. Great interview Paul.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@MarkDelph]

Hey dog, Nice show today, it's impressive to see how you're growing as a tuber. I thought it was entertaining, educational and packed a lot of value in the show. Keep up the good work!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks Mark!

[@MrPipvampire]

Great show Paul.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@MrPipvampire]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 It's always a pleasure to watch your next one mate. Keep up that good spirit.

[@bryanlonger8646]

Good job paul when I get there this year I hope you will come to show ways I can help without jeopardy to myself and my future plans.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Bryan. Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@ericg9092]

Such an amazing young woman. I wish her and her family all the best. We could all learn a lesson in happiness from the families in the P.I.

[@danielhackney7806]

I Like you wish her family the best. But I hope any teenager watching learns the lesson to avoid pregnancy unless you can provide a financially secure life for the child or children. I do feel SAD for the kids as poverty is a rough life. I see it in America and in the Phil's and it's hard on the kids.

[@rodgerrabbit279]

Thanks Paul

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

You are very much welcome Rodger! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@marilouremo1076]

Thank you for your videos on everyday stuff over there

[@daviddavis7555]

I’m very interested in this subject thanks Paul

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you liked it David! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@George-ux6zz]

Have a great evening, take care and God bless you 🙏

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@nonspecifically]

So young, kind, and beautiful. It makes me sad. Unfortunately is common everywhere.

[@RJRussoVids]

This video is instructive for people who think they have problems. Some people have the most difficult problems to deal with while others blow up minor problems into huge issues. It's also a reminder that in America, we have the wealthiest "poor" people in the world. The resilience of people in the Philippines, and the challenges they overcome, is inspiring. I hope it all works out. 🙏

[@duncanyourmate2433]

Their personal resilience , the "church" richest country in the world Does Nothing to Help , Just Judge , an want %10 for the damning judgement , The Vatican is a disgrace to Humanity ,

[@waynebard5809]

Wonderful video, OMG the hardships these people have to endure, thanks to you and Baby Mae, she and her family will land on their feet. I personally hate seeing things like this, but also I can not be an ostrich and bury my head in the sand, this is all too common the approach we all take to all of society's mishaps. In America, we have the opportunity to better ourselves to create our own living environments in the Philippines, they are destined to repeat history over and over again, with mostly the same outcome to follow. How to break this cycle. I send support every chance we can to family in the Philippines, I do this with love and understanding but also would like a longer-term solution for them to be self-sustaining in the future. I appreciate your channel, Paul, it is my #1 go-to content on KZbin. Keep on rocking in the free world. God Bless!!

[@finkbuzzo4421]

sorry Wayne, it will never happen..you are right

[@johnclark1469]

Kind and understanding interview Paul. And so impressive that the Barangi stepped up to help out. Off topic: your lingo is often sprinkled w idioms common to us Americans giving us a clear picture of what your saying but I wonder how May and other Phils have any idea of what you mean😜😳🤔. “end of the rainbow””hanin-out” and other fun phrases we english speakers use. Has May ever looked at you crosseyed wondering what the heck your talking about? Is this out of left field? am I barking up the wrong tree?

[@duncanyourmate2433]

no mate , they just smile , loss of face is a big deal

[@lavonyoung2366]

It's quite unfortunate that people find themselves in this situation. Filipinos seem to always find a way. It's great that the barongay captain is helping them out.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Indeed Lavon

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

My former mother-in-law and ex-wife lived in the squatters area for nearly twenty years. I would say I was one of the rare white men that ever ventured into that neighborhood, pretty rough. But to think they were allowed to stay there is completely misleading they tried to clear them out they brought bulldozers and the rocks and Bottles flew for days until they gave up on a couple of different occasions we're talking about more than 1,000 people. Very basic living not smell good not good roofs but they had power water Etc I think the first time I visited there were remarks about kidnapping me. Hopefully the beach lot that I bought with my ex-wife is not overtaken by squatters because it can be very difficult to get them to leave🙏🙏

[@jeffs.7412]

Hello Paul , Baby Mae and Ella . Thank you again for great content, best wishes to Ella and her family. Such a great spirit , God bless and I hope Ella and all the other families get settled in their new homes safely.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you Jeff

[@ARtruckdriver]

HI Paul, nice video again and your right the fillipino ppl are so very resilient and so happy no matter what. My wife always telling me dont be so mad 😛😂😂 and shes right . I hope the best for this young lady and her family, God bless 🙏

[@Badodai69]

lol depends 😝😝😉😉😉

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Lyell.

[@willyd6901]

Hello Paul, It’s really sad how many have to live in a squatter’s area. My Filipina has family in that situation in Mindanao. Praying for Mae’s Niece and family 🙏🏽 God Bless you and Mae for doing what you can as well.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you Willy

[@duncanyourmate2433]

Ask the Vatican to Help , They Dont , Tax Free Con Artists

[@user-sk5pk1dt4y]

I think your idea is great! To show where she’s at right now and where she and her family will move and settle in the near future. Filipinos just go with the flow and adapts or accepts where life takes them.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Emelyn.

[@Captain-Max]

I'm quite curious how this situation works out. I'm of conflicted opinion about foreigners interfering with what appears to be the natural flow of life in the PI. Does it cause more harm than good?

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

I see what you are saying but some people you can teach how to fish and then they will go off and sell the fishing pole you gave them.

[@Captain-Max]

@Guitar Jams Zactly 🤪. Then go back to fishing with a bamboo and string. I watched one where their plywood shanty burned down and by the end of the day the mess was cleaned up. The neighborhood rounded up some tin and plywood and in 3 days back to same old, same old. They live in scraps of nothing and can make something work from nothing. It's a cultural way of getting by.

[@edic2619]

Great to see your niece.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@user-el7ml2jj7s]

Good day to you Guys watchng from Ca. but I am from Davao del Norte. Nice watching your vlogs.

[@noemischmidt1152]

Paul, you are so funny. Love watching your videos.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Noemi! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@AidaJof]

Oh my goodness, Paul. This is such a sad situation this young lady finds herself in and yet they make the best of it ... blessings to her & her young family and wishing her all the best. Maybe through you we can send some donations to help them in some fashion get resettled(?)

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thankyou my friend, mae and I are going to help her family financially

[@toddeifert410]

@@iluvmoney6767 Exactly! Too much of that going on here in the Philippines - including expats.😡

[@scottramey4443]

​@@iluvmoney6767then contribute so you can help

[@toddeifert410]

@@mcluvin65 So is working hard in life.

[@lawman3966]

The grace and dignity with which Ella accepts the difficulties she faces is remarkable. I've seen co-workers throw fits over having to having to move fifty feet to a smaller office. Her cheer and confidence lead me to believe that she'll do fine in spite of her current challenges.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video

[@jameswoodcock1497]

Enjoy your video's Paul feel sorry for the young lady. Things like this makes me appreciative the US. It also makes me understand why some of the young women turn to other money making avenues. Wish you your family the best.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that James! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@calvinclark4311]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel fortunate to have enough and can manage on 1/3rd the money I made in the states! Life in the Philippines is truly great!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@rickbold9337]

Smiling the whole time. Just amazing under the circumstances.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that Rick! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@user-bu7dy8ok3j]

love the positive attitude.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@user-sm3zp3wd6i]

Thanks!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks Sam!

[@dirtyharry8629]

Ann, that must have been fun? I love it! Did you use a Go-pro or phone?

[@mac2447]

Good job Paul. I see you have a dog now. It's very important for Filipino families to have a dog. We used to call it emergency food source.😂😂😂😂

[@JTW3159]

Over 100 million people in the Philippines, no one uses condoms

[@BarnabyBarry]

God bless her mom!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Barnaby.

[@Connor_Dempsey]

Great video Paul. Looking forward to the next segment.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Connor! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@ArcticCoder]

That is a tough situation but there is also compassion and hope. All the best to Ela and her family. Pulling together all the necessities is possible but she needs help now.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@malcolmarmstrong3991]

This is an interesting video

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@AresGodofWar]

This confirms what I've learned from Dustin Backpack's channel. The family he stayed with during the p*nd*m*c also had to move to a new home after the landowner decided he wanted to do something else with his land that they lived on. However, I've also heard of other cases where landowners have had difficulty evicting informal settlers from the land or when informal settlers have tried to take ownership of the land.

[@gregpraetz5342]

There was a squatter family that lived near me here in Santa Catalina and when they were forced to move they had many volunteers that helped pick up their house and move it about 5 minutes away. It was pretty amazing.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks for sharing Greg

[@Leyzell93]

Interesting story

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@jhontrivorsmith4253]

I have always heard squatters after 3 years residence can not be kicked out under Philipines Law

[@brianleonard6885]

Great video it's real life

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Indeed it is Brian

[@JPBARON25]

This will be a great series of videos, Paul. Sending Aloha to Ella and to all.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support. ! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@billb945]

Squatters, iirc, don't have permission to be there. When you do, it's more like settlers or tenants-at-will. Need a term more like temporary housing.

[@ob6856]

very resourceful people but not uncommon situation. At least there still together

[@dustbusterz]

You're Right Paul. You See These People Complain About Their Situation, and Of Course Maybe They Really Are Having Issues. But When You Contrast Our Problems as Compared To The Problems The Filipina Faces Daily and ( Over Comes) These People Are To Be Admired. I'm So Sad To Hear About Ella's and Her Family's Current Situation. Though I Know They Will Persist and Overcome,I'm Still Heart Broken. Thanks For Spotlighting This To Remind Others, They Have The Ability To Come Out On Top.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that Steve! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@kentfonda8245]

Great analysis Paul, about those having less (materials) really having more (direct relationships). I'd really like to see the follow-up videos.

[@MakatiMazz]

It’s nice to see a Philippines vlogger not exploiting poor Filipinas for clicks.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@vinniephillips452]

Cute doggie 🐶

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Tada!

[@jbuzzy]

Thanks! I hope this can help with the new house. Good job Paul. Jon

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you Jon

[@joechandler7267]

A good video paul it shows the real life struggle so many go through there and i must say she is one strong your lady to be able to keep smiling and not knowing for sure if her family will have a roof over there head it truly breaks my heart to see bad things happen to good people and its not like they are just waiting for. A hand out because her boyfriend is working and im sure working hard to provide for his family i hope the best for them and that they are able to get there home done in time

[@duncanyourmate2433]

Ask your Local Catholic Priest

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Joe.

[@noahcount7132]

Fingers crossed the upcoming relocation for Ella's family and the other families that are relocating will go well.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@yngvesognen1092]

You have talked about being complacent. At our age I think we have the right to be comfortabe, but when we help in the community we are not selfish and don't live a complacent life.

[@martinagnew7508]

G'day Paul. A while ago I had a discussion with my partner about different squatter situations in the Philippines. Mae's niece being one type where they are squatting on privately owned land and my partners son's father who had been squatting on government owned land near Manila. The main difference being that to move squatters off government land the government has to provide a place for the squatters to move to, if they want to move them off the land they are occupying and privately owned land where the owner does not have to provide an alternate place for them to live but apparently by the good graces of the Barangay Captain, he has found somewhere for them to live. After all they are citizens of his Barangay and more power to him as he is looking after his citizens and not just sitting back and glorying in his position without doing the job he was elected to do.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that Martin! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@cintianascimento5963]

Here in Canada (and the USA) people throw good furniture, clothes, etc in the garbage. Hope she and her family gets help to move to their homes.

[@charlesphilhower1452]

That happen when we built our resort and the people that were living here are living out side our resort and they used the material from their houses to build the houses they had before. The former owner was well aware of these people living there and it is a charity as these people do not pay rent. 😊

[@britinoz4305]

I've heard the term Informal settlers used to describe people moving in from the provinces looking for work in the bigger towns and cities. These areas pop up where no one else wants to live. Sometimes on riverbanks, bad news in the wet seasons. I hope you can help the young family ... 😁

[@kerrymoss8722]

Paul my comments don't have anything to do with this particular vlog. I move to the Philippines in December of 2022. my goal is to leave my girlfriend better off than when I met her. I watch Baby Mae tonight and you are doing just that with Baby Mae. I remember when she was learning to ride the scooter it was hilarious never less when I turn on youtube tonight and saw Baby Mae driving her dad around it bless my heart. you are most definitely going to leave her better off. hopefully, I can get up there to Duma in the next couple of months.

[@LKay742]

Glad to hear she is happy and healthy and has a loving family. Many live in riches and abundance and suffer from depression and misery. Nice video! Ella is a pretty lady and her English is wonderful! Love your videos

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I really appreciate the support Laura! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@clyoest]

We ran across the same thing a cupola years ago, a family was evicted. We own a empty lot. An we also had an old packing building on, so took it down Hired a worker, tour it down an then built a home for them. So we had somebody there, i also had electric put in for them, it's a family of 5, very nice an happy family ❤ that was during COVID-19 just so happy we could help this family that had been through some difficult times👍🏻

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Very nice Chris

[@stephanegosselin2861]

Salamat Paul for another interesting video, Good Luck to the smiling young lady and the best to your family Ingat

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

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

[@indochinapatriot435]

Ayi carumba!!!! That’s 300 phl peso = usd 5.35 / or Thb 180.64 / day. I’m just going to say a prayer, and hope for good luck ☮️

[@K1110.]

Towards Removal Costs. Have A Great Day.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you k3

[@sampinto3079]

Barangay is good to find them another piece of land where they can live on. All will end well with good people around to help. Life's tough but good if everyone gets along. I see a rainbow after the rain.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that Sam! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@koufax174]

Great video. I like your videos with the locals. For information, in Bay Area if there’s an eviction where the owner is selling the property, the landlord has to pay 6-12 months rent as well as moving costs. I appreciate the part of how her family all get along. Here everyone is out for them selves. My partner passed a couple of years ago. I asked for emotional support from family and friends when she was sick and after she passed. Crickets 🦗. This is a reason I’ve had two solo exploratory trips to SE Asia recently. I will relocate to SE Asia soon because I see how connected and “bonded” people are. I’m healthy emotionally and prefer to live the rest of my life around connected, happy, playful people rather than what the surgeon general calls, “the American intimacy crisis”. Look forward to knowing more about her process. Thank you

[@jame1seire]

Sandy, Condolences on your loss. I've been there and know the pain. The PH are a great place to land. Keep it safe. God Bless You!

[@koufax174]

@@jame1seire thank you very much. I appreciate your acknowledgment of the Phillipines. Best to you 🙏🏼

[@Joepoe20041]

Philippines for me cause they speak english and the only christian majority people in Asia.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video

[@beverly80]

The biggest problem in the Philippines is unplanned pregnancy. People don’t have good and stable jobs and yet they’re having 3-10 kids. Filipinos seem to feel empty if they don’t have kids unlike Japan and Korea. They save up, have a career and have kids when they’re financially settled.

[@duncanyourmate2433]

Vatican (richest country in the World) does Nothing , But Abuse

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I totally agree with you on that Beverly.! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life in the future thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@fogrunr5075]

🥰🥰

[@George-ux6zz]

So I'm guessing they're going to deconstruct the house and rebuild it in the new place. Maybe they could add another room or two. Hopefully!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

I respect your comments, thank you so much for bumping to one of my videos! Best wishes to each and everyone hope they will have a good life.

[@jonross8925]

@Paul in the Philippines Old Dog New Trick. ,., I remember helping a squatter family move and built a new place for them,., 3K pesos for the land that belong to the government under a bridge of a highway about 5 meters by 5 meters and bought the materials like the tin roof, mostly coconut lumber ( the cheapest), nails and 4ft by 8 ft plywood for walls. The cheapest toilet, Cement flooring (sand and gravel) and hollow blocks enough for 1 meter up from the ground. the rest is the ply wood (they call it Marine wood here). So they made 2 flors out of it and a wooden ladder to go up and down. All and all I think I spent about 60-70 thousand Pesos for it (that's including 10k pesos for a meter box for electric for the place. I like to see how your project will cost : )

[@joycebroomfield155]

Good morning from Jamaica. I listened to the story of this young lady. Paul I think that your wife Baby Mae could suggest to family members to least a piece of land and build a house or built on family land. Squatter settlements all over is world is a No No.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks for sharing Joyce! I really appreciate that! thanks a lot for watching the video.

[@TheTwinkletoad]

How many grades are there in that county is it from K to 12 like usa? Hiiii Taa Daa, So cute. LOL she is mesmerized by the camera.

[@colinmaharaj]

Hi Paul, I know this is a month off, but been busy.

[@reyrecks]

We need a new episode on John.