Why I Left California To Live in The Philippines - Better Life For Cheaper?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

This video is NOT sponsored by sparkling water 🤣My apologies guys, I didn't realize that the glass of water was in the frame the entire interview... Stay tuned for part two! Moving to BGC: Your Comprehensive Guide to a Seamless Relocation www.thesavvyexpat.com/

[@calvincastiel5663]

Bro I got this bottle at my crib! I hate sparkling water no cap ahaha

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@calvincastiel5663 😂🤣 keep killing it bro, 100k looks like it’ll be coming sooner than we thought!

[@1966bluemax]

It’s called colonial mentality, the way Filipinos like white people.

[@someoneelseright4671]

Born and raised in the Philippines, now living in the Bayarea. My wish is to go back to the Philippines, my roots. My family is pretty much spread around the world, but to be able to go back to your roots is sometimes bliss! My daughter of course who is raised in the US, would never have that level of affiliation to the Philippines. She sees the country as a tourist destination, never her home. To me, Philippines is still home. At least I have an option. The freedom to choose. Not everyone has that. Philippines is still more FUN🥰

[@Pinoytrailtrekker]

Go out of the Bay Area. Come here in Roseville Ca. Lol. But I agree Bay Area (especially San Francisco ) is a mess. Super sad because we always travel to go and catch crag at the port. But now I don’t wanna even go there anymore.

[@kathiemathias212]

Same here. Now living in Sydney for nearly 4 decades. Love my adopted country but still long to retire in the Manila Philippines. I have a choice as I have a home in Manila. My kids being born in Sydney will never really have an attachment to the Philippines.

[@Marj_Lp888]

As they say the Philippines is still the best place to retire 😊 Looking forward to it. I thank my beloved parents who are no longer here who gave us a place to live in a comfortable way. Luv u mama, papa 🥰💜💖

[@sweetf8660]

Yes, someday also i plan to retire in the Philippines, God willing.🙏

[@Far9mm]

nice to see some one from Socal. grew up in San Diego.. left Socal and moved to the Ph at 35 best move ever

[@georgeacenas2349]

Yes, I'm a Filipino ex Torrance resident myself. Glad you're happy with your decision

[@stud1ounderd0g]

being a physician I do understand his frustrations as a caregiver in the US...he expressed his assessment and sentiments very well

[@TheSavvyExpat]

100% Jeff was super great at articulating his thoughts in this sit down

[@Halfflip]

I’m from northern. Ca and I’ve lived it and he’s exactly right! 3 more years until I’m out of Ca and maybe bgc

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Three years will pass you by fast hopefully. You’ll be enjoying life here in no time 😎

[@tonyste12]

@@TheSavvyExpat hmmm? 1 year in Cali, will be more like 'dog years' in real life, so 3x5=15 years to say the least.

[@This_da_life]

I’m in nor cal as well , not a bad place to be .

[@Halfflip]

@@This_da_life yes, better than southern ca in my opinion, but policies on crime, etc. has made CA. Not that great anymore

[@boysit]

people keep voting polices that make California down the drain!

[@LtDave]

Great interview from a professional digital nomad. The insightful information from an Asian American here in the Philippines was a bonus! I did get a chuckle of how he sometimes receives unwanted attention from the Filipino gay community. 😊

[@jollyrogers5261]

I’m Filipino and I love the Philippines for it’s beautifulness and people. I lived in Manila. I currently lived in politically damaged California which are causing problems for the state (Sad). Once the opportunity arises, I’m out of this state. I’ve lived/visited other states which are much better. Texas being my favorite. I will most likely retire in the Philippines for the reason of family. I will travel back and forth. People move to the Philippines for its culture, people, beautiful islands and cost of living. Every country has its good and bad. Drugs, crime, poverty, etc. Sure, the Philippines has big problems with such, but the news/social media plays a deceptive impression by overplaying the topic and make it sound like the majority. We all have opinions and different things we look for in life. Be it in the Philippines, great! Or elsewhere as there are many different countries/places to discover in this wonderful world.

[@xtiann442]

Texan born Filipino here you are so right. So many many many Californians have been moving to Texas.

[@papsie9836]

There are so many places you can relocate in US for a better place. Retiring in the Philippines you have to think twice specially in youve been living in US for a long time. Theres places like BGC and Makati, SM North area that are good but once you’re outside that. Its a different infrastructure. Streets are narrow and full of cars-traffic ((there’s freeway-skyway but it’s not enough), pollution, few sidewalks, cars parked in streets on the residential areas very dangerous if there’s an emergency fire trucks cannot go through, the sorounding residentials are non performing to codes and are mixed with all types of houses the good the bad and the ugly. Medical its great if you have money to go to makati medical or St lukes and a few. Its way way different from from the US standards. In the province again its infrastructure is still lagging compared to US. Any cities in PI once you’re there again it’s traffic . You can live peacefully in tbe Barrios and go to town as needed for groceries and sone leasure but not the dame as in US. If you accept that then retire in the Philippines. Your returement money goes a long way if you have a $2000 x 2 for a couple . There a few subdivisions that are great but they are those super rich live there. Theres new housing subdivisions out metro manila but the ssme thing once you’re outside that subdivision you go through all konds of roads from good to bad and traffic. Im just laying down my obervation from living in the Philippinse for more than 3months. One thing I noticed visiting part of Luxon, Visayas and Mindanao. I liked what I saw in Mindanao- the freeways are wide not so much traffic. Ftt Rt om Davao to Gen San to Suktan Kudarat. Mostly wide freeways. Mindanao is not so crowded yet and you can enjoy many many different fruits.

[@jollyrogers5261]

@@papsie9836 Great points to mention. I hear about traffic all the time from family and friends over there. For sure it's different from the time we left Manila for the US, but still nothing compared. My parents both worked at St. Lukes hospital there in E Rodriguez. We lived in the compound behind the hospital and went to church there at Cathedral Heights next to it. They are retired now and back in the Philippines and living in the Baguio area. It will be a while before I actually move back, but it will most likely be in or around Manila and Baguio.

[@papsie9836]

@@jollyrogers5261 Boy have you been to Baguio lately. It’s super traffic. Its just too many cars you’re be driving around trying to get into the city center. Also trinidad valley allthe hillside is now filled with houses. The only nice is Camp John Hay yhe manor and the golg country club and the sorrounding neighborhood. Its just like a bubble once youre out there - the traffic,pollution, too much of everything. Its really hard to go around the city. Again its a choice.

[@jollyrogers5261]

@@papsie9836 Yea, I remember it took us over 2 hours to ride from La Trinidad to Baguio 🤣. Well, it’s all about family. Maybe I’ll move further north to Sagada. 🤣. Or La Union 🏝️ I have family there as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@imveryhungry112]

this guy would be a good therapist. He seems like hes emotionally got his stuff together so he could help others

[@gg_2264]

Hey! From OC here. I’ve lived here for over 40 years and love it here too and Excited to watch this.

[@jeretso]

The American media was relentless in criticizing the Philippines for fighting drugs. My coworkers used to think the Philippines was a war zone. Now American remote workers are moving overseas to avoid crime.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

How things have changed

[@sherylcastro5688]

Lol

[@sherylcastro5688]

The west needs TOUGH LOVE & need to be a nation “under GOD’s laws” once again :) NOT a nation under lawlessness under the Devil 😢

[@wavemaker2077]

The US wanted to protect the drug addicts and drug dealers. The result is what you see in the US now. On the other hand, Duterte cleaned the Philippines of drug dealers and drug addicts. They will not be completely eradicated but the result is astounding. The Philippines became a lot safer than before Duterte came.

[@jollyrogers5261]

Many countries have drug problems and many media outlets plays it as such. Not just American. Sure, maybe getting better in the Philippines, but still work to do. If you want a war zone, Marawi was…

[@PeeWeeBarnes]

As a software guy, I chose to move here also. Can earn the same income remotely, as well as teach online at a U.S. university.

[@lakt2136]

If you can work remotely that be ideal you got the flexibility there. Access to your funds in USA from overseas is so much better today than before. I never been to Phillipines but from what I can see it's looks like Manila is like a city life in California like Hollywood- Santa Monica

[@Sweet-T-Mama]

Thanks for sharing your experience Jeff! 😊 I agree 1000%

[@CB_4216]

Great interview. Basically, sick of the woke BS in America and I can certainly relate. I’m relatively young at 42 and will be retiring in two years. It can’t come soon enough. I am planning on taking a trip there to the Philippines early next year. Makati, Palawan, and Bohol.

[@EvelynRisare-eh3wr]

Thats good❤

[@yuriyzenda5857]

Good luck. I'm the age at which you plan to retire and I've been on and off "threatening" to retire this year for the past 3 years. But with recent inflation, I keep getting cold feet and thinking I'll save one more year before taking the plunge.

[@CB_4216]

@@yuriyzenda5857 Haha so you're on year 3 of "one more year". That's the natural tendency I guess but life is too short to trade any more time for money. My pension alone should provide me with a comfortable living plus I have investment income on top of that. I wish you luck as well.

[@benchoflemons398]

11:25 it’s not a deferral of 120 K. It’s an exclusion, you never have to pay it. Also, since California was the last state in which he had tax residence before he left he still has to pay California taxes

[@Phitalian708]

You blew me away sharing your testimony for Christ 🙌🏼 Right on brother, stay strong, shine bright✌🏼

[@330toSRT8]

Great video! Very informative.

[@JM-gg8ko]

Great interview. I'm with him when it comes to latina women preference being a fellow Asian (Filipino) myself. Filipinos click well with Hispanics maybe because of the shared history... and since English and Tagalog have alot shared words in Spanish it's no struggle to pick up the language. Best of luck to you both.

[@friwin1924]

As a born and raise Filipino with 2 jobs as virtual assistant living in Quezon City manila. I avoid BGC coz everything is expensive haha but it's a great place to work and live. I go there sometimes to window shop and attend activities 😂

[@susans6137]

The comments made during the interview shown in the video are so on point when it comes to the state of affairs in US cities. Prime example is CA-San Francisco (pitiful how badly it’s declined ) and LA . His analysis is excellent with the analogy used in baking a cake. He’s not being a downer ; he spoke of facts. I live in Manhattan and NYC mimics what’s happening in other cities although not quite at the level of San Francisco. People are getting fed up with existing policies under the guise of compassion that have led to a steep rise in crime and lawlessness driving more people to leave the city not to mention the steep prices of everything. This interview was well done . Bravo 👏👏👏

[@manilamartin1001]

Looks like a decent guy. Good interview.

[@papsie9836]

Yes for on line job working for outside companies out of the Philippines , yes you have a better deal living there in BGC. Rent alone you’re probably saving $2000 dollars a month of what your paying in BGC. Yeah invite more people to live there. But if you’re depending on a job base on PI I don’t think it’s possible.

[@jdbee713]

Yes try working in the PI and living in an upscale neighborhood it’s impossible. You need to make US dollars. Many employers are now requiring employees to return to the office as well. If you work in a different state or country, then they could look at the market and adjust your pay, require your return, or let you go.

[@winduncan9818]

I think the big draw of Colombia is US time zones/work hours. If living in Asia you likely have to work nights for a US business.

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

That's so crazy!!!! I'm CURRENTLY IN MY INTERNSHIP FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING in Arizona. I'll have my licensure by next year and will pick up another licensure in Virginia. This video just validated that it could be done for me to work remotely overseas as a counselor. Telemental health is a sleeper!

[@KingLife1991]

California is ridiculous now. Cost of living has always been issue. Drug and homelessness is crazy ridiculous. The lawlessness and car break ins in Bay Area is so bad. Leaving California. I’m moving to Philippines next week 😂

[@boysit]

because people keep voting crappy politicians who make crappy policies and laws..they care about their pockets not the kaw abiding people..

[@seantwomey396]

You perhaps should have addressed time zones for digital nomads. The work days are almost reversed depending on the business time of your Western home. Separately I would like an extended discussion about dating as a single male.

[@This_da_life]

Great information, you guys should partner up for you tube channel .

[@leogaufo9990]

I agree with Jeff on Medellin 💯. It’s one of the reasons why I left, and I have citizenship there too.

[@Tim_281]

Very good interview much enjoyed.

[@jakeazodnem4386]

You 2 guys are talking sense, yes it is true. We pinoys look white guys above from others. That's what colonization did to us, but thanks God it is slowly changing. Not 100% but I believe sooner. Thanks for your vlog

[@jackyshultz995]

Not me! I look at my race as superior, culturally!.

[@Marj_Lp888]

Nope, not me

[@yunablu6241]

I'm thinking about getting a course that would land me a work from home job in the future before we retire in the Philippines...so I can still continue to work over there...

[@winterfavorite6260]

I love America my valor ako dito at dalawang cars. Hindi ako nag susugal at wala akong bisyo.American dreams do come true.

[@jollyrogers5261]

True! Work hard and you will reek the rewards 🇺🇸 Wonderful country, love it here. Vast opportunities! Great experiences. I also love the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@anadollcrazy]

I just don’t understand why people feel the need to disparage on the US to justify moving abroad. They complain about homeless in US cities but they never mention all the slums right next door to BGC and the extreme poverty in the Philippines. Love The Philippines but there is no need to bring down other countries in order to justify your decision.

[@jonathansumilang9220]

Facts…

[@papsie9836]

Your on point. There are very few pockets like BGC and Makati. Once you are out of there’s your are like in a combat zone. Crowded,traffic. The best of it is the people. Happy friendly and its the life and environment the know and live.

[@jdbee713]

Facts

[@jdbee713]

Well to makes themselves feel better about their move to PI because they can’t afford to live here in the US.

[@alice_agogo]

there is

[@TheMariaDeLuna]

can you do more videos about pet friendly locations for rent??? I am just looking around and I see you have some amazing condos but would love to see more about pets too.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

Being Asian..its just normal to be in a place where you dont standout like a sorethumb! Choosing the Philippines is the best thing!!--- Racially speaking,aside from its Cheap here.

[@jdbee713]

He is an online therapist and that line of work in OC will not get him a hut here. How do I know? My daughter is in the same field. If he’s making money from Americans and living there then he is living a better life. I live in OC Newport and in a very nice and safe area. There are zero homeless people here. Irvine and Laguna beach are upscale too. Did he live in Santa Ana? Homelessness is in the low income areas here in So Cal just like the PI bur your slums are worst. Misleading. The guy moved there but he is still earning dollars to pay for his upscale cost of living in a nice area in a third world country.

[@jonathansumilang9220]

Facts.

[@s.c.7784]

So what!!....

[@jdbee713]

@@s.c.7784facts

[@robandflorabel]

Not a third world country anymore....Philippines are growing and becoming a modern country plus the beach areas is beautiful...

[@wesleywarren8781]

Good video!!!

[@JohnHobbs-o3z]

this guy is so on point,smart young and not woke!!!!

[@lesdeguz4042]

Don’t say woke. Lol it’s literally one of the reasons he left is because of “woke” culture

[@joshchicago2008]

Stop using terms like woke kung di mo na iintindihan ang term.....sino ka si DeSantis? So highly educated is woke? Making tons of of money is woke? Being independent and asking smart questions is woke?

[@boysit]

@@joshchicago2008lol ignorance is real! why are you oreventing him from speaking..commie ka? haha triggered ka coz WOKE ka lol

[@boysit]

@@joshchicago2008 sana dka maging biktima ng woke dyan taga Chicago ka pala lol

[@joshchicago2008]

@@boysit What exactly do you mean by woke?

[@turtletrade]

I bet he's going to Buenos Aires, 500 Argentine pesos to $1 exchange rate and only a +2 hr difference to Central Standard Time. Marvelous city and awesome Steak restaurants everywhere.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

It’s a secret 🤫

[@turtletrade]

@@TheSavvyExpat I'm from Chicago too. Going to PI in January, staying at Grand Hyatt BGC. Maybe if you have meet n greet during same time would love to attend!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@turtletrade would love to kick it with you, shoot me an email bro and let’s connect! [e-mail]

[@turtletrade]

@@TheSavvyExpat Kool, I'll email you closer to then 🤙

[@georgeacenas2349]

Good guess, many Vietnamese are great negotiatiors.

[@Ms.ConMontessoriChannel]

you should interview my husband we are moving in D.C. to the philippines 🇵🇭 (for good) next yr. Staying in BGC for a month then move to siargao for good.

[@lenseofanomad]

Im Mexican American, born raised in The Bay Area, out here is a mess, everyone has to be offended, everyone hates you if you love god, I visited the Philippines twice, I even stayed 3 months last year to get a feel on how to live there, personally, I can do it! I felt much more relaxed and safer!

[@amircruz9161]

"....I'd like to help people here.." We appreciate your generosity. The Philippines welcomes you with open arms like a brother. The United States has so much problems, diminished family values is one absolute individualism is another. U.S. Democracy that it preaches around the world is in tatters. Gun violence is endemic from the work place to kindergarten schools. Too many wackos are armed with automatic weapons and crime is rampant. Just the other day, two juveniles in Las Vegas were arrested for deliberately running over and killing a cyclist (who happened to be a retired and former police chief in a city in Los Angeles County). That is just one among the many for 2023 alone. Lawlessness and lenient prosecution of crimes in Los Angeles and San Francisco...flash mobs etc.... yeah, you made a good decision bro to leave all these behind. The Philippines is a place where the elderly are respected and venerated. The Filipinos are friendly and hospitable people. You can attest to that by now.

[@pissedoffpotato1882]

I am so glad this got brought up as to how most filipinos in the Philippines treat white foreigners like celebrities. Every time they walk around its more than enough to turn heads around like they saw a real unicorn. But when you look similar to them and you start speaking in english, its an insult to them and eyebrows are raised. I am pretty sure when my husband and I go back to the PH soon for a visit, this is going to be the case and it is very likely. He is white and I am filipina. But oh well. I love the Philippines regardless, we both do 😢 ❤

[@gspotlight04]

Im planning to do the same and Im from Cali☺️🤓

[@floodreliefinc8137]

Single men travel to where the mermaids are to their liking ; where they are treated well and choices abound. Married men travel or retire to where the life is peaceful and fulfilling. Did anyone mention that most filipinos speak English as a second language. In pursuit of happiness we all have our own destiny ( destinations ) to follow. Even the rat race is a choice and desirable for some.

[@JayaLopez]

that is true. single men travel to place where there's a lot of mermaids to have sexual vacation. He keeps mentioning Colombia, for sure he taste A LOT of colombian women lol

[@nel14317]

Philippines is changing, that's why everywhere insfracture , railway, bridges .

[@bassebajs]

Did he mention what visa he is on? That’s probably the biggest hurdle for any digital nomad. Sure you can go on travel visa for a few months but not ideal for long term. Sorry if he mentioned it but I missed it

[@jrent52002]

he is there with his parents who are natural citizens so he is likely a dual citizen

[@wavemaker2077]

@@jrent52002 i think the visa question is for jeff, the digital nomad.

[@JesseGmz]

I think his visa is tourist bc he mentioned he keeps travelling

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

He's more than likely on a tourist visa. However, I heard that the digital nomad visa will be available next month (October) in the PH.

[@bassebajs]

@@bobbythespaceghost51 thanks for the heads up, will look in to it

[@mariasotak5628]

Evan, where is he renting from? We’re also looking for a two bedroom for up to $1,000 a month. Thanks 🙏

[@gian19791]

The irony the Philippines had a big drug problem now its worse in the USA especially in blue states sad 😢😭😮

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Sad to see 🥲

[@packohub1145]

USA ALLOWED IT ..WELL THEY HAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO SPEND

[@edmhie1]

........and the US mainstream media will even issue travel advisory to the P.I. What a hypocrite!

[@Stevenson11N]

Why is it a blue state problem? It's a USA problem.

[@sgtm7]

The USA always had a big drug problem. The Philippines never had a "big" drug problem.

[@jetm5694]

Yap real talk😊

[@jackyshultz995]

Culturally, the American society is crippling its citizen to become intitled and dependent to American taxpayers. I work in a healthcare environment where most people are sucking the blood of American taxpayers.... Very sad and frustrating to see some people who are not giving and trying their very best for the Country.

[@ennylnosis4297]

Can you please tell that guy you're interviewing that.....even if he speaks English backwards faster than speeding bullets I still can understand him. I am Filipina, and not all people are stupid.

[@JayaLopez]

that's tru but I think some Filipinos can't comprehend faster than other Filipinos..

[@ennylnosis4297]

@@K9Philippines Lol 😆 😂 🤣 Exactly!

[@boysit]

you know he is not Filipino, he is vietnamese american... if u heard him say that

[@RyanKungdaanswer]

This is the dream earning USD and spending it on the philippines. I really should look into how to get this job or steps to get to it..

[@dangerapple]

I'm good for now Cali all day!!!

[@boysit]

until you get hit, rammed and robbed! cali all day lol

[@malcommagnificent6948]

I know where in South America he’s going!!!

[@turtletrade]

My guess is Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@wallymarinas4059]

Most Filipinos own a land in the provinces, they were there in the city because no opportunity in those places pluz laziness also.

[@philrose7716]

Hi Evan 😊

[@rexsandiego7135]

Im contemplating of moving my kids to grow up in the Philippines because of the values they can learn. What i don’t understand is people from california moving here in Vegas then vote the same way bringing their liberal Idea. If you move out because of bad policies why Vote the same way🤦‍♂️

[@georgeacenas2349]

Good point, I think the therapist would agree with you. As a nurse, I would have to agree also.

[@myrahartmann2164]

I think the choice is Maga or liberal ideas. Maga is a turn off

[@jdtravels5140]

Hope he first changed residency to a state without income tax. California has a brutal 10% income tax.

[@louong5423]

It is feasible for you make a living and able live in the Philippines. As a nurse in the States, I wish I can do the same. I am fortunate to travel often and visit the Philippines.

[@PinoyZo1]

Hello savvy Expat, I was wondering if you can use a iPhone 14 & 15 pro in the Philippines? I’m stuck on my iPhone 13 Pro since it’s the latest one with a Physical SIM card and plan on moving to Philippines permanently thanks. I know Southeast Asia still using physical sim cards for globe/smart.

[@ZushiRolls_]

yes its launching today lmao iphone 15

[@PinoyZo1]

@@ZushiRolls_ yes but how can I use smart/globe sim card? In US they took away the physical simcard slot.

[@floodreliefinc8137]

. You would have to either purchase an IPHONE unlocked & digitally input your sim card numbers. OR - Keep your plan in US and keep it on airplane mode no data charges. You must have a good wifi plan in PI. We usd our IP 13 for 6 weeks over there without issue

[@jollyrogers5261]

You’ll be fine with the new iPhone 15 outside the US. It can take multiple eSIMs. Just get one when you get to the Philippines. Preferably get an unlocked phone. You’ll be better off.

[@amaliahightower]

You can use it however you have to buy the local plan.

[@bccoregon]

Does anybody enjoying thecsudden addition of thumping booming background techno? Im outa here.

[@sherylcastro5688]

The “gay guys hitting on me” story is funnyyyyy!!!!! WAHAHAH

[@jimbo3609]

Very funny getting " attention" with gay guys! It happened to me when I was younger living in Manila. Thought only in the Philippines. Then stuff also happened to me in Cape Cod & Key West. Both times I was with my wife walking in tourist spots. Suddenly we were being followed by gay guys, one of them said to me from behind, hey is that your sister? Lol

[@imveryhungry112]

I like this dude he aint woke!!!

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Moved out of Commiefornia 3 years ago!!! Glad to be back in Free America!

[@arisejeff]

Did you move to Texas?

[@myrahartmann2164]

@@arisejeff LOL!!!!

[@Just2Curious]

I'm wondering if Columbianos pull eyes at you when they see you. Also is it safe there. I've been wanting to travel there, maybe even retire there since it's closer to US.

[@JesseGmz]

I don’t think so? Maybe? For me he doesn’t look attractive unless he make a first move on girls or women?

[@arniehere]

❤❤❤

[@robocop581]

"The women in Columbia are gorgeous" Girlfriend stops cleaning and throws the mop out the window

[@arisejeff]

😂nah, she mature and secure

[@amaliahightower]

@@arisejeffare you taking your Pinay gf with you?

[@arisejeff]

@@amaliahightowerthat’s the plan

[@georgeacenas2349]

I think the therapist made mental error. I hope the mop is not from an upper floor high rise apartment, might kill someone on ground level.

[@davids.t.2372]

You should move here in NW Indiana

[@arisejeff]

never considered there....was looking at Autin Texas, somewhere in Florida or Nashville

[@davids.t.2372]

I hope you will cause I never had a Asian friend;@@arisejeff

[@arisejeff]

@@davids.t.2372 lol you should travel my friend, the world is so big with many people, cultures and ideas to help us growwww

[@steadylearner1]

Your videos are very informative. But how do you support your comfortable lifestyle?. You must have very well-to-do parents.

[@imveryhungry112]

he says in here hes working as a therapist remotely and thats how he makes money. Like thats literally what the whole video is about hahaha

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Jeff is a grown man working 😂 he’s self employed

[@MeganVasquez-z3s]

I watched one of your past videos about Baguio. You mentioned that Mindanao is full of terrorism. That’s not true Evan. Please do your research first before facing your camera and yapping about Mindanao. True, there are a few areas in Mindanao with terrorists and extremists but they don’t touch neighboring areas unless you provoke them. You should visit Mindanao first before making such a bold statement about terrorism in Mindanao. Davao, Cagayan de Oro,Iligan, Bukidnon, Gen. Santos, Saranggani, Surigao, and even Cotabato are safe . Davao City is currently developing into an international hub. Please Evan, stop making those claims. I understand you are a BGC brat but olease don’t denigrate Mindanao and its people.

[@boysit]

watch California Insider so you would know more why people leaving the state.. most pinoys are still clueless of what is happening around them... as long as they are earning $$$!!! maybe until a crime hits them..

[@darkroast66]

Jeff, we need you in politics.

[@JesseGmz]

I think it depends where you are in California. Maybe you’re in the low income area that’s why there’s a lot of homeless people. In my case, me & my family are happily living here for 29 years, no problem at all. Maybe you should know how to deal with life and less complaining. Complaining doesn’t go anywhere. We’re gonna visit Philippines soon! That’s a wonderful country.

[@just_another_bot0110]

I'm from San diego and it's definitely worse than orange county. The nicer areas just push out homeless people but they always come back because... it's a nice area.

[@Gilvids]

Youre a delusional woke person😂

[@RayMorales-k5v]

People don’t understand that the majority of homeless/transients are NOT originally fromCalifornia. They’ve come all over other states and have moved to California because of its liberal policies

[@boysit]

haha are you kidding me! ofcourse homeless people wont go to a rural area they are more into cities like downtown La, inner cities! even good rich area you n se ehomeless encapments..so ssssshussss.. it is nit about homelessness it is also about CRIME! dont complain if it comes ur way!

[@boysit]

he is not complaining that is reality! if you are voting people who dont care about law abiding citizens then you are CLUELESS AND LIVING IN A BUBBLE!

[@papsie9836]

I dont know what you eat or how you can only spend $1000 for food and leasure with you and your girlfriend. I know you budgeted $1000 for rent and utilities. A month .

[@sentinel80]

I’m finding it difficult to understand how he can have 2 bed condo in BGC for only P40k 🤔. He’s done exceptionally well if true 👍. I lived in Makati in a studio for P30k but that was years ago. That was a good deal at the time. I could live there today for $2.5k pm. But in my visits to BGC I doubt if I could live on $2k pm with a gf there🤔. I think I would need around $3k as a single guy to live there at least.

[@TFMCeb]

The other day, I watched a couple hunting for a unit in BGC. They found a 14.5k pesos unit unfurnished, nice location and all. So yes, you can live $2k a month and already comfortable in BGC. But plenty of affordable units outside BGC which are also descent and you can live with $1k a month. Your dollars can go a long way in PH.

[@sentinel80]

@@TFMCeb ​​⁠ sorry but I still doubt that you would be “comfortable “. Your interpretation of “a nice location” might be very different than mine. I’ve never seen any condos available in BGC for P14.5 in a nice location but could be possible. Can you please let us know your sources of these condos. 👍

[@dcadventures2394]

⁠​⁠@@TFMCebI have been a resident of BGC since 2006 before it became popular. You are sadly misinformed about condo rental pricing in BGC. There are places in BGC where you can rent for P14k a month but you would have to share a 30sqm condo with a 3 other tenants. Not exactly fancy living.

[@joshchicago2008]

A comfortable apartment/condo in BGC rents for 2600 USD. Food for lunch out is 30USD....he does not know what he's talking about! The interviewer's american english sounds very Filipino even when he claims he was born in the states. You both wish you have more money... Sounds like you both are struggling to make it here in the US

[@DominiqueDevereaux-jo4uz]

Undoubtedly BGC is on par with some Western cities but it is lacking in quality arts. One can't just spend all day in the malls and eat out every night. It needs some quality performing arts. Stop bashing SF and California -- in spite of the woes, thousands of the brightest minds in the world are here innovating, creating, and producing....Unlike the Philippines whose economy is consumer-based, we in California produce, create, and lead the world in technological, pharmaceutical, and agricultural production...BGC pales in comparison to SF or CA...and on another note, please don't invoke religion...it's simply not helpful...

[@amaliahightower]

Agree! Typo BGC fails 😊

[@alexiscolby4085]

Why did you delete my comment? There are so many reasons why people live in CA in spite of …

[@yeyefab]

Guess its Columbia because of the women✌️ He often said "If you are single" 😂

[@jakevelez8948]

Why not Vietnam. Vietnam is booming

[@hentype]

Philippines is booming as well + English + highly westernized food and culture in general. No need to learn another language and foreigners are better treated.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Vietnam is great as well however there’s a language barrier

[@Mojave.ChaCho]

this dood is based! i hate bums also.

[@Jcope-ce9ef]

Any reason is a good reason to leave California.

[@pedrolockup1543]

Don't sugar coat it. Most of the problems in the USA is stemming from one demographic...

[@kingmaafa120]

Who

[@pedrolockup1543]

@@kingmaafa120 it’s funny how you automatically felt offended. Like you already knew without any hints…

[@packohub1145]

​@@pedrolockup1543BLACK NIQQA ..OK DUDE 😎

[@kingmaafa120]

Goggle Dr Henrik Clarke Rim ❤ KZbin speech -- 1 of many “You have no friends” I have no illusions about 🇺🇸👍 ? We’re you born in 🇺🇸 Offspring of immigrants Or perhaps one who came illegally? Many who do talk 💩bout blk FLK All by design Must be nice after getting paid in 🇺🇸one day having GDF OUTTA 🇺🇸&returning to where your ❤was all the time @@pedrolockup1543

[@ahvicremulla544]

Really looking white guys above... me im not, for me theres .nothing to act above more than other ,all are the same especially when itcomes to appeoaching people wether white black or asian its just like a normal thing ,well its just me i know others are not

[@facedust07]

this guy is spending like he is in america still lol

[@jocunningham]

Filipinas like white Americans bc opposites attract 😊

[@dcadventures2394]

Thats BS. They like them because they assume all white people have money. What they don’t know is that they travelled to the Philippines because they don’t have enough money to live comfortably in the US

[@OrcasV]

I don't see white Filipinas being attracted to black ( generally) so, NO. 😅

[@RayMorales-k5v]

Eww!

[@archmichael04]

U wanted ur guest to compare living in California to living in bgc. Thats not an even comparison. U 2 clowns are funny, kinda

[@temle7489]

These guys are rejects in the USA. LOL

[@jonathansumilang9220]

I wish i can take their US Passport and give it to the many OFWs who actually wants better opportunities

[@JayaLopez]

Yeah. Can't get laid in US lol

[@RayMorales-k5v]

@JayaLopez Perhaps no dick control 😂

[@boysit]

reject or they are wise and not living in a bubble like you!

[@rein3684]

the US is overrated. trust me spent 30+ years there