I’m a Fil-Am . Worked 40 yrs in the States. Now permanently retired in the Philippines. Traffics and waiting time doesn’t bother me. I have all the time in the world so no need to rush. One of the best decision I made in my life to retired in my home country. Stress Free and financial freedom

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and for the validation! Love hearing that!

@erlindajavier4148

2 ай бұрын

Question po, pano ang health insurance nyo? Lahat out of pocket? I think mga regular check up or outpatient care is affordable but anything chronic medyo madugo ata. Medicare (Advantage nor Medigap) won’t cover outside the 50 states & US territories @ 65 years old. So long term stay sa ospital like ICU baka ma wipe out si 401k or baka kapus din pension😅…baka meron kayo tips🙏🏼. Salamat po!

@abe3999

2 ай бұрын

What do you prepare for medical check-ups and expenses? is it covered by insurance?

@katrinabalana8069

2 ай бұрын

Good morning po...new subscriber po...sana po matulungan nyo po ako. Salamat po.

@daveariz

2 ай бұрын

@@erlindajavier4148glad you pointed this out. That’s exactly why Filipinos need to think twice before considering retirement in the Philippines. This is why my parents moved back to United States when they thought they will retire and die in the PI, but having no health plan and the cost of in-patient care in the PI will wipe you out of your savings! Glorifying retirement in the PI is a no-no if you have better option for healthcare in the US!

Hi, I just came across your vlog. Same as you me and my husband are retired nurses. I retired at 59and my husband retired at 63. Sold everything in the USA after 37 yrs there. Came home right before the pandemic. Living a very simple life in a farm and built a private resort to keep us busy and provide jobs for a few. Maintains a condo in the city when we need a break and needs a dose of city life. Travels a little and joins medical missions for Katutubos 2-3x a year. Retiring here is primarily a mind set to embrace its imperfections but those imperfections injects life to your daily activities coz it is unpredictable and sometimes provides excitement. Goodluck, have fun.

@teamkaskas

2 ай бұрын

💙

@Pampano954

2 ай бұрын

That’s my dream to help the aetas people

@codelessunlimited7701

2 ай бұрын

I like your intuition about your retirement. It seems some of the comments are very worried about healthcare in PH and rather just remain in the US for good because of it.

@TheHOBBIES20

2 ай бұрын

..Sa pinas 🇵🇭 parin ako mag retire. Iba parin sa bansa natin. Ok na sakin ang travel around the world and see the beauty, culture and way of life 🙂

@codelessunlimited7701

2 ай бұрын

@@TheHOBBIES20 Yea, but there's a looming war between China and US. Balita ko PBBM is preparing for war against China. Kaya he allow US military bases sa bansa to easily mobilize the US armed forces and its allies.

Same here, work for over 30 years in the USA, and retire, come back home, and stay for good. I'm very grateful for the opportunity that the USA has given us. If it's not for them, I would not have done what I'm doing now. America is not the same when I first came over. Homelessness, drive-by shooting, and animosity toward asian make my easy decision to go back to my humble beginning. The Philippines is not near perfect nor could compete with the USA, but you know what.. IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES !!!

@alphiegarcia7264

2 ай бұрын

I envy you.

@oscieestanislao5840

2 ай бұрын

After working over 30 years of stressful jobs, it's about time to relax.

@erlindajavier4148

2 ай бұрын

@@oscieestanislao5840 sarap buhay heheh

@user-sn6zm9br3x

2 ай бұрын

saan ka ba nakatira napunta ka na ba sa mga slums natin sa maynila, mas grabe yun kesa sa USA. may lakas ka ba ng loob maglakad sa mga ganun lugar? darating din ang pilipinas diyan sa kinatakutan mo dahil lahat ng american ay ginagaya ng mga pilipino. more FUN in the Philippines? I am not sure about that, you can buy FUN anywhere it is the cost, because it might be cheap there, this is a saying that because you can say it. 5tink first what is the reason at the first time you leave this poor country. It is just sentimental to say you want to be buried where you are born, But will you realise that when your gone?

@byron8657

2 ай бұрын

Pareho lang here in Canada and the Philippines the price of Goods at mataas na cost of living here unlike 15 years ago so i plan to retire in my beloved country Philippines around seven years from now and live simply frugally within the means of my pension. Its more fun less stress in the Philippines yun nga lang mainit i guess since my body is not anymore used sa init i have to look for a place near the beach which have sea breeze and sunshine all through out the year to have a longer happier lifespan and Good health k.

Your video served as an inspiration , my husband and i are both nurses here in the US , lived here since 2001, just turned 60 , emptynesters now and going back to Philippines next year for good . Thank you for sharing your story .

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome! We came to the States the same year you did! You are going ahead of us by 2 years! All the best! Thanks for watching!

Love this 😍! There's not many videos like this coming from older generations of Fil-Am balikbayan vloggers. This is a great sincere perspective of retiring in the Philippines that I would share to all our family back in the US. We moved to the Philippines since 2016 and agree with all that you considered. Thank you for this and wish you the best on your transition! Ingat po 😊

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing. My best to you as well.

Your channel is small, but the editing and story telling is superb! Amazing!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rominadeperio6710

Ай бұрын

I agree. And Ate Gi’s voice is soothing - it’s very calming to listen to. ❤

Wow! Good luck! I enjoyed watching and listening to your calm voice. ❤️❤️❤️

Great video and content! Keep us updated, especially about the local medical insurance. My husband and I are in the mid-50s and late 40s, and I bet we are not alone. There's a lot of us thinking about retiring in the Philippines. Your channel will be poised to be a great resource for people preparing for their retirement sa Pinas. Cheers!

Very heartwarming na may konting kirot sa puso. Maybe because I spent half of my life here in the US. My wife and I are both 40 years old and we are planning to retire in 10 years. I cannot wait to come home for good. Thank you for this video.

I am your new Follower. You are very relatable! I am Nurse in the US working in government as well but I still have a long way to go to reach what your have right now. Saving all your ideas for my futures use when i reach that stage in my life. So thank you! 🤠

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

oh wow! Your a nursing peer! We are blessed to have our practice here. Enjoy your journey. Thanks for watching!

Great video Ms. Gi! Very realistic ang mga insights mo , they will sure help me when the time comes for me. 10 years pa ko to retire and I am also leaning to going back home. Thank You!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat! Hindi perfect ang bayan natin pero mas gusto pa rin namin doon. Thanks for watching.

Keep going with the retirement vlogs, planning to retire at 55, that's 7 years from now. We have friends retiring next year also. :)

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Nice plan to retire at 55!! My best to you! Thanks for watching!

I love your vlogs. I just came home to fully retire in the PI. Came last Decmbr to spend my Christmas here wd the family...8 siblings. I am 64 yo and i am enjoying my life here. Living in the farm wd my sisters and the rests are planning to build their farmhous too. I was in the US for 23 yrs., when my husband died in June '23 then i finalized my plan. I had a talk alrd wd my husband that if he is gone then im gonna be heading home. It's my only daughter left there in the US staying in our house. No plan of going back as i hate flying...but maybe when it is necessary... so far i am savoring the fresh air here in the 'bukid'....

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of you husband. Such a blessing to have sisters living with you. Enjoy the bukid! Thanks for watching!

Makes lots of sense! Eight more months for me and Philippines here I come.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

oh wow!! That's so soon! Enjoy!!

You are so on point! You ticked all the boxes kaya very relatable ang points mo. Iba talaga ang warmth ng mga Pinoy and not to mention the humor. And your narration style is very soothing.

@official_ate_gi_channel

21 күн бұрын

thank you!

Thanks for the reality of life being a FIL AM. And the Ideas and inputs that you shared to us.

I’m ready and I’m leaving on may 25. Ibang iba sa atın and no matter what. I’m retiring also. Great decision 🇺🇸🇵🇭 been here in the states for 33 yrs & I’m done pull the plug. Congratulations 🙏god bless.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Let's go! My best to you! Thanks for watching!

@SAGUARO215

2 ай бұрын

@@official_ate_gi_channel thank you po and enjoy dyan sa atın. God bless🙏🇺🇸🇵🇭

@Dines27120

2 ай бұрын

@@official_ate_gi_channelim 50 will be retiring June 14, 2024 ❤❤❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@@Dines27120 early retirement. THE BEST! Enjoy!!

Hello po ate Gi , thank you for sharing, we’re also over 2 decades here in the US and planning to retire back home .. thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video ❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 and thanks for watching!

Awesome storytelling and editing madam. Me and my wife just started our life here in US and are planning to retire in PH as well. Id love to see more vids from you, enjoy dyan sa ating bayan!

Beautiful!!! That’s why I’m excited!! 🙏🙏🙏

I love the calmness of your voice.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good morning ate Gi, new subscriber here. After working and living in the US for 24 yrs nag decide kmi mag early retirement and umuwi dito sa Pinas..We retired at age 52 at naka one year na kmi dito sa atin so far the best decisions na ginawa namin.

@genelyndelavega

2 ай бұрын

Good day to all here...nagbabasa ng mga comments ng nga retired na at napili sa Pinas mag retire. Madami rin po pros and cons pero mas pipiliin pa rin ang Pilipinas🇵🇭❤ bagong fan nio po Ma'am Gi🤩

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@user-qm3rs5qj6e - The best in the Philippines and the best that you are able to retire at 52!!! Congratulations!! Thanks for watching!

@wilfredonavarro4606

Ай бұрын

I thought about retiring in Pinas but what about Health Care In strange Medicare and being away from my growing up apos?

@user-qm3rs5qj6e

Ай бұрын

@@wilfredonavarro4606 Hello po, after staying here for over a year na we decided not to retire sa Pinas permanently. First reason is the healthcare. Currently may 2 seniors kami kasama sa bahay 75 and 84 yrs old. Just to see the doctor’s my husband has to be in line 5:30 Am until the receptionist arrive at 8:00Am because it’s a first come first serve basis. Then after nyo pa list ang name ng patient you have to wait another 1-2 hrs depending on what’s going on example na traffic or may dinaan pa si doctor 😊. Healthcare Insurance for a year we pay $4000 sa aming dalawa ng hubby ko at yun ay hospitalization only with coverage of 1.5 mil pesos. So far wala pa po kaming apo, but my only son is getting married next year. As of now we decided just to go back and forth then pag nagka apo na at when mom needs extensive medical attention then we have to go.

Another classic! Wow!❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for always watching!

Great stuff. Looking at retiring back home as well in the next 6 years (62) - PAMPANGA. Wish you all the best in your retirement. Cheers from NYC! (am a RN as well)

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I miss NYC! HopKee at 2am. Lol! Tapos Pampanga, another food destination. Thanks for watching, nursing peer!

I still have a long way to go before retiring but I cannot wait for that day to come. This video is very encouraging! I am going to retire in my home country, Philippines 😍

@lnam5026

2 ай бұрын

Same here sis

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! for me, there’s no place like home ❤️❤️ Thabks for watching

Ang ganda ng presentation! Tama naman si ate gi life is short. Kaya kung Saan masaya sundin natin ang ating puso. Mas mura talaga sa pinas lalo na ang gulay at prutas makakain ka.enjoy ate gi! God bless us all!!!!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Amen! God bless us all! Thanks for watching!

@eckehareckbert2731

Ай бұрын

true if may enough ipon or passive income /investment. Pero mahirap magkasakit sobrang hirap mahal un kilala nmin milyons na gastos sa sakit, asa hospital until now, Kaya nga health is wealth, Buti un relatives namin kahit less unfortunate Sila wla Sila gaanong sakit na need ng mahal na gamutan may mga seniors pa, kaya mas nahehelp nmin Sila sa other needs nila esp food

Can’t wait!!🥹

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Same here❤️

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and plans about retiring in the Philippines. Good luck to your new adventure. All will be well. ❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Yes. It will be ok, with God's guidance and grace. Thanks for watching.💜💚

Im a nurse in Canada and matagal pa bago mag retire. I see a lot of Filipinos na after retiring sa Pinas, kelangan bumalik sa Canada due to health care. Philippines is good if you have the money. However, in reality mahal magkasakit. Bago makabalik ung patient ko, they spent $35,000 out of pocket sa Pinas. Yun lang problema.

@marcpaleyan1553

2 ай бұрын

Hello @kagandahantalaga. Meron po tayong healthcare insurance and a long term healthcare we can offer.

@cleofasmier8355

2 ай бұрын

Thats why we need to have an life Insurance. Saka farming vegetables.chicken.piggery. goats. Magsipag saging. Talong. Fresh fish.

@timphiey

2 ай бұрын

Kasi Po nag retire sila na matanda na. Marami nang mga sakit. Kami we retired at our mid 40s. Still healthy and avoiding stress by living simply ❤

@oliverto6925

2 ай бұрын

Ok lang sa Pinas bag may Pera ka. I know a lot of Pinoys who went home to Pinas thinking that it is better to live there. But returned in 2 months because the money is gone.The comforts you get here in the US cannot be availed in the the Phils. If you get sick in the Phils is the biggest problem. For me, it is a lot better here in the US.

@ferbuenhaufe9059

2 ай бұрын

Kung halimbawa my healthcare sa Pilipinas wala naman magagaling na Dr.?

I saw your video&inspiring,i’m 70 yo this year&still working here in Las Vegas Nevada.I’m planning to go back home in the Phil. I hope my wife saw your vlog for many reasons para malaman niya how great to live again to our country.Mabuhay at God Bless us all.

@AlingBeth

2 ай бұрын

I was from Las Vegas lived there for 31 years, recently retired here in the Philippines. Sold everything including our house for 21 years. Owned our house here for more than 30 years. My husband (American) learned how to drive here so we can go anywhere. Best decision we’ve ever made.

@codelessunlimited7701

2 ай бұрын

​@@AlingBethYou both not worried about the healthcare sa Pilipinas? Alot of retirees are rethinking of going back because of it.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you po for watching. All the best to you and your wife.

Ang Ganda mo namang mag narrate about life. This is the first video I watched and excited to watch more videos lalong lalo na pagnaka-retired na kayo sa Pinas. I might consider retiring din sa atin.

i am inspired by you and same as you, nurse here looking forward to settle back in ph :) it is great to see as well to see the community in your channel sharing their experiences in the comments.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

That’s true! I’m learning a lot from the comments. And I so appreciate their time and your time for writing your comments. Thanks for watching.

The presentation is honest and humbling. I love the way you narrated it.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I am touched. Thank you so much!

I'm 28 and ❤ I completely admire u as a mother 😊

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I try very hard but I often feel I'm still lacking as a mom. But thanks. And THANKS FOR WATCHING!

Wow! Stumbled upon this wonderful video. Ang galing ng story telling style mo and editing! Nag retire na din kami ng misis ko (RN & CLS). Staying muna dito sa states.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to be in your shoes. Soon. Thanks for watching!

Pang “Maalala ala mo kaya” po ang narration at yung video👏👏👏. We haven’t thought of where we’ll be retiring yet but we definitely enjoyed your videos. Wala po ako masabi sa effort sa pag video at editing 😅. Pede pong pang netflix. Anyway, Good luck po sa upcoming retirement. 🙏

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Pang Netflix ba? hahaha!! marunong kang mag-edit kaya alam mo na madugo ang production pag sina me, myself, and I lang ang gumawa. Thanks for watching!

Retired US military and also from the civilian/federal sector. Retiring for good this year when social security kicks in. We travel to Manila every year and we plan on just doing the snowbird thing. The weather in PI is great from November to March, after that we head back to the Pacific Northwest where the winter is bearable. Things might change in the future and we'll end up staying longer over there like you folks. Good points taken up by your video. Cheers.

@UWI-Anna

2 ай бұрын

Same scenario here and plan to snowbird as well. I bought a property so I could stay longer instead of living in hotel or airbnb.

@ariesescudero7039

2 ай бұрын

Retired US Navy but still working as GS Tricare cover my medical expenses when I got to accident sa Philippines but I’m considering moving to Spain much better climate

@airplanebuilder8685

2 ай бұрын

@@ariesescudero7039 Agree about Spain. Been there, very affordable. Same with Portugal.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@airplanebuilder8685 - First of all, thank you for your service. The snowbird thing is a great option, too! My best to you on your retirement this year. Congratulations! Thanks for watching!

This is a positive motivational video feels like I'm listening with my favourite music it's very relaxing and that voice it's blissful thank you and keep safe always

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

awww.! Thank you so much for your kind words.

Excellent video content Ate G and I would be waiting for your next vlog regarding health insurance.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I’ll share it once we’re done researching. Thanks for watching!

New subscriber from Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦...Nakaka-inspired ang video mo...Officially retired na rin kami in 2months after 21yrs of staying in Canada...We're retiring in Philippines din...in my hometown Pola Oriental Mindoro...Back to farming..❤

That’s my plan. 33 yrs old now: came here when I was 15. Planning to buy a land and build a home somewhere. This is a sign. Thanks!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

You have a solid plan. Thats the start! My best to you. Thanks for watching!

Ditto, came in America in the early 90's. It is nice to retire in the Philippines, unfortunately, we don't plan to retire there & start all over again. Being here for over 30 years now & assimilated with the American way of life, we prefer to stay here for good. However, whenever we get a chance will visit the Philippines as often as we could to unwind, relax & connect with relatives, as it's true that there's really no place like the motherland.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Visiting the Philippines often and for longer when retired works, too! My best to you. Thanks for watching!

I love the way you present it. I am considering retiring in the Philippines and all the things you mentioned are my concerns. I love your style in doing KZread story that is why I subscribed to your channel. Thanks and God bless you. I will share your this KZread content.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. And for subscribing!

aww can’t wait for your next updates! I’m still at my 30s but me and my husband are now thinking where to retire. Sana makapag share pa kayo sa susunod 😊 new follower here!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing 🥰

Seniors get priority in a line up, especially at Banks. They go straight to the front. Also, make sure you get your Senior Card when you turn 60 for that 32% discount (No VAT) at restaurants and services which includes Domestic flights. My wife and I stay in 2-bedroom condo in CBD in Manila so hospitals and clinics are plentiful. I've never had to wait at a hospital. I actually feel like a Rock Star in Manila after recently turning 60. I love my newly found privilege and status. I feel like I'm treated with great respect here with all these Senior perks.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

It's so good to hear that senoirs are given respect and priority in the Philippines. Thanks for watching!

Aloha, Ate Gi, I just saw your recent vlog about “retiring in the Philippines “. My husband and I are also going to retire in the Philippines. We have been living in the US for more than 40years(we both are born and raised in the Philippines (I’m from Baguio City and my husband is from Quezon City). My husband retired from the USN(20years), during his active duty years, we lived in Hawaii, Chicago, California, Guam then came back here in Hawaii(retired). We have 2 grown sons(born and raised here in the US) and now have their own family. We recently visited Philippines last month (March) and a lot of things have changed especially where I grew up in. But I like it. We went to visit my parents they’re both 93 y.o. And very independent. We will go back “for good” and stay there in 2 years. Take care and stay safe always.

@TheMaiah13

2 ай бұрын

Eventually, our hearts yearn for home 🥰

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@cherylvillamor9579 - First of all, thank you for your husband's service (USN). And my best to your retirement journey in 2 years. Thanks for watching!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@TheMaiah13 - totally agree! Thanks for watching

Imagine, I’ve watched your video first before meeting you in person….great content❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

It was great to meet you!!! Kita tayo ulit!

This is what Inwant, to hear about people who retired and lived back to the Philippines. Enjoy your retirement and God bless!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! God bless you too! Thanks for watching!

At least you have a home to live in while retired in PI. Was born in the Philippines but I've been in the USA all my life (over 5 decades) in San Francisco and now in San Diego for over 17+ years. When I retire I would like to live in the Philippines 50/50 as well. I was planning to purchase a 2 bdrm 2 bath condo in BGC but prices outpriced the US (San Fran, NY, San Diego, etc) and other countries. I think the price in BGC is the highest globally. Developers are greedy, relying on foreigners to purchase, and the condos are not worth the price at least 2/3 the price.

@will12219

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, definitely true. But why settle there when you'll just be caught in traffic all your life. Been there several times already & it doesnt fit my lifestyle at all. It would be better in the province where food is cheaper & life is more simpler.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I agree. BGC has become so popular, and expensive! My best to you on your retirement plans. Thanks for watching!

@albathoughtsofficial

2 ай бұрын

My wife and I live in the Greenbelt area of Makati, where there's several beautiful parks and shopping areas close by. In 5 years we've never felt the need to buy a car and suffer from the traffic. Our secret? We walk everywhere! It's healthier and better for the environment. Even when we go grocery shopping, we use a wagon with big wheels to cart everything home. When we do need a car, maybe only twice per month, we use Grab or a private car service for longer trips. For example we recently took our foreign friends to Tagaytay... We went on a Wednesday...no traffic! We got there in less than 2 hours... You're retired! Your schedule is flexible and you can avoid the traffic 😊 Condos in BGC and makati are NOT the most expensive in the world... To say otherwise would be misleading...There are still lots of good deals around for large cut condos in great locations...

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@@albathoughtsofficial I never thought that I can live in Manila/Makati without a car! Wow! Thanks for that suggestion!!

IMO, Philippines is now the new "Filipino dream" for US retirees especially for those who had achieved the "American dream". I've been binge watching dozens of retired international vloggers who chose the Philippines as their retired home based, they love it and had adapted to the culture , love the people and nuisances of Filipino life. I travelled 3x last year in Manila and traffic never really bothered me (I seem to get to my destination on time :) , especially if someone drives for you. With all the ride apps available, very easy to move around in the city. Philippines is the fastest growing economy, continued growth so more jobs provided, digital fintech growth, even Starlink is available there too, so faster WiFi. The CON is really the cost of healthcare and cost of city living, that's why my mom moved back to the US, she gets more benefits here in the US, now she just travels back to MNL during winter months.

@will12219

2 ай бұрын

Im from Canada but travel to the Phil. yearly. Except for electricity & a few other items, all the rest are cheaper in the Phil. specially as a senior citizen with all the discount & benefits.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

@P-PopRising - To have options like staying in the Philippines, then returning to the US if some things don't work out is such a blessing. Hope your mom is doing well. Thanks for watching!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Those 20% senior discount is huge! Thanks for watching!

Magaling Ate Gi! Kahanga- hanga kayo! Mabuhay!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat!

Amazing topic Mam 🥰 Love your calm voice ☺️ God bless your next season Mam ☺️

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat!! God bless you as well!! Thanks for watching!!

One of the many worries and concerns natin as a Fil-am way of life, and it’s my biggest fear as well living back in Pinas, but come to think of it, God just let us experience, learn and enjoy US life but it’s up to us if we would grab it our whole life but as for me I would rather retire in Pinas whatever we attained in life whoever we will become we’re still pinoy , I would say follow what our hearts say and listen to what God wants us to be and where we should be

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Trust in God. Amen. Thanks for watching!

Ganda po ng vlog ninyo. I have been living in the US for exactly 30 yrs now. Namiss ko mga kaklase ko at mga kababata ko sa Pilipinas. Pero para sa akin, depende kung saan sa states ka nakatira, kung sa east coast syempre malamig, pag sa west coast syempre maganda weather like California. Iyong weather ng California at access sa lahat ng gusto kong puntahan like Hawaii, Nevada, Mexico at mga cities dito sa California. Kung gusto ko ng snow, punta lang ako ng Lake Tahoe. Kung gusto ko pumunta sa doctors appointment ko or favorite shop or restaurant, napakadali lang. Anong ayaw ko dito sa states, uso na ang pagnanakaw sa mga store that affects the prices. Daming homeless na especially sa SF. Still I feel safe parin dito compared sa Pilipinas na I have to make sure that my wallet and cellphone is in my front pocket. Masyadong ma traffic sa Pilipinas, at ang init, hindi kaya ng powers ko. Tataas ang electric bill mo kung lagi kang naka aircon so wala karin natipid. Iyong presyo ng pagkain sa labas hindi na na rin mura like ng sinasabi ng iba. Paano naging mura kung $3 dollars lang ang difference ng mga fast food prices. Now kung local foods like karinderya or iyong wala sa mall, ayon mura yan mga P300 or $6, very affordable na. Pag gusto ko gumala kailangan tanghali at umuwi na bago mag rush hour. So parang restrict ka lang din sa area mo kasi pag lumayo ka pa aabutan ka ng traffic sa edsa. By the way sa quezon city kami nakatira kaya malapit sa SM North edsa. Number 1 issue ko sa Pilipinas iyong safety ng pamilya ko, yes uso parin ang akyat bahay gang. Iyong kaptbahay namin na may mansion, nanakawan ng tanghaling tapat kahit super taas na ng bakod nila. Ang sulosyon, pababakod mo lahat ng sa tingin mo na pwedeng daanan ng magnanakaw, kaso papangit na itsura ng bahay mo. Tapos pag alam nila na galing kang America, mainit ka sa paningin at lahat ng kamag anak mo pupuntahan ka kahit ayaw mo. Iyong tahimik mong buhay sa america mapapalitan na dahil sa kamag anak mo and people around you. Unless you lived in exclusive subdivision na may kaya rin mga kapitbahay mo, pero wala din kasiguruhan. Ang gusto ko naman sa Pilipinas, magalang ang mga bata pag lumaki doon compared sa America at madaling mag negosyo and your money will last longer. But are you willing to wait in a long line like bank, government offices, LRT and dealing with crowded people? Pero syempre sa gimikan at mall angat parin ang Pilipinas.

@TharaLetzISLANDER

2 ай бұрын

What scares me in the USA is the mass shooting, can happen anywhere because people have so much issue with stress, kids or adults, laws are protecting the perpetrators more, imagine the looting as well as squatters rights, taxes left and right especially property taxes. Imagine having to pay 400K pesos for property taxes compared to 3k pesos yearly in the Philippines, I’m happy with a simple life not requiring a mansion 😂. The politicians so draining trashing one another always on any social media, people are so unhappy with their jobs it seem at least my co workers are. I’m in my 50s and can’t wait to experience the Philippine life of self sufficiency growing and raising my own food, travelling the many beaches or tourist spots of the Philippines as well as other countries. At the moment I continue to live a mundane life in the USA, I’m tired of vacationing in the USA, South America, I truly want to experience Philippines and if I ever get tired of Philippines I’ll just have to visit one of my fives kids in the USA, to dream indeed.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

It's great to have options! My best to you! Thanks for watching!

@ybxnop7443

2 ай бұрын

Case to case basis po yan. Of course kung sa West Coast ka mas maganda ang weather doon at kung may marami kang pera siguro hindi mo na kailangan mag for good sa Pinas. Pero hindi naman lahat may ganyang katayuan sa buhay. Katulad ako nasa Canada na for more than 25 years at balak ko mag retire at the age of 55 sa Pinas. Kung dito ako sa Toronto baka hanggang 90 years old mag wo work pa rin ako kasi napaka mahal lahat ng bilihin at hindi kakasya ang pension ko. Samantalang sa Pinas malayo mararating nung naipon ko. At the age of 55 ibenta ko bahay ko (paid off na po ito) at gamitin yung ibang ipon ko. At the age of 60 mag apply na ako ng early retirement pension ko sa gov't of Canada. At the age of 65 makakuha ako ng additional na Old age pension at mga locked in retirement savings plan ko. Ibig kong sabihin at the age of 55 stress free na ako at may freedom na ako na hindi kayang bayaran ng pera (All my life dito sa Toronto puro trabaho na lang). Imagine lahat ng pension na makukuha ko sa PInas ko gagamitin ang sarap kaya ng magiging buhay ko sa Pinas. One more thing hindi mo dapat ipagyabang na galing kang abroad pag sa Pinas ka na nakatira at wag kang maging santa Claus. Ganoon lang po yon. Simpleng buhay lang sa Pinas pero alam mo na may pera ka kaya kampante ka sa sarili mo. Ngayon kung pag uwi mo sa Pinas bibili ka ng mamahaling bahay at magarbong buhay eh baka 1 year pa lang balik ka na ulit sa abroad at kayod ka na naman to the max. Yang pagkain, kung kakain ka ng Mcdo sa Pinas everyday eh baka ma bankrupt ka nga. Yung local foods yan ang mga mura at masasarap kagaya ng mga fruits and vegetables at mga isda which is napakamahal kung sa abroad ka. Yang aircon wag mo na problemahin yan dahil maglalagay ako ng budget para dyan, ibig sabihin i give up ko yong ibang bagay na hindi naman necessity. Yang paglagay ng mataas na bakod sa bahay hind na kailangan yan, kahit saan naman may mga akyat bahay. Dito sa Toronto ordinaryo na lang yan, everyday nga maraming nawawalang sasakyan dito kahit i search mo sa news yan. Sa waiting naman na sinasabi mo, I will have all the time to wait sa lahat kasi retired na ako at hindi nagmamadali. Dito sa Toronto min 4 hours waiting time bago ka makita ng doctor at sa emergency naman 6-8 hours waiting time dito. sanay na po ako dyan. Sa traffic yang highway 401 namin parang parking lot yan, halos hindi gumagalaw ang sasakyan. Sa health care naman puwede ka kumuha ng insurance at Philhealth na affordable naman. Pero kailangan na mag set aside ka ng pera mo para sa emergency. Para sa akin the best pa rin ang mag retire sa Pinas, dahil doon ko mararanasan ang totoong freedom sa buhay. Ika nga eh, life is short, so enjoy it to the fullest.

@genelyndelavega

2 ай бұрын

Tumpak po nadale nio po ang reality ng sa Pinas compare sa USA😅

@nerizabuzadher8348

2 ай бұрын

Reading your comment is like hearing myself talking. 🙂

Awesome! Same here. Halos same tyo ng reason. Every time sinabi ko plan ko sa mga co-nurses di nila ako naiintindihan. Good luck!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Ate Gi - my wife (57yo) and I (62yo) loved your vlog! It is authentic and well done. Enjoy your retirement in the PH!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are really looking forward to it, God willing. Thanks for watching!!

Ang ayoko lang talaga living here sa Philippines is malayo nga ang 2 anak namin sa amin. And yes ang haba ng pila and waiting time sa lahat😢

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

mami-miss din namin mga anak namin when the time comes. Buti na lang may facetime! Thanks for watching!

Just watched a couple of your videos and nainspire ako na ituloy na ang nursing ko. RN since 2008 pero somehow nagiba trajectory dahil sa sistema and working in the BPO ever since. Thank you and keep it up!

@official_ate_gi_channel

Ай бұрын

Ituloy nyo po. sayang naman. RN na kayo eh. Especially if you can practice sa States, it’s never too late here. I started nursing at 40 and still made a good profession out of it. Thanks for watching.

Just came across your vlog. Very informative. Your voice is very calming too ☺️

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

I do not agree with this, my mom after 35 yrs in the US moved back to Cebu, she ended up at a hospital for a surgery, and the bill was astronomical - Medicare is not accepted in the Philippines, because my mom was not a saver, my brother and I had to fork out the money to pay for her hospital bill - think twice before moving...the traditional route is not a trend anymore...

@TwinAnimeUSA

2 ай бұрын

Magkano po ang binayaran ninyo in dollar all and all? Pinag usapan na namin ng mga barkada ko yan about retiring sa Pilipinas. Sabi nilang lahat unanimously, hindi sila mag reretire doon. Ang number 1 reason iyong Healthcare. Pag na confine ka ng matagal sa hospital or may malalang kang sakit, mas yari ka at mababaon ka sa utang. Kailangan may 50% down-payment ka pa bago ka tingnan. Dito sa America kung wala kang pambayad, they won't be able to force you to pay it. Lahat ng relatives namin dito nandito na, siguro mga few uncles at aunties or cousin na lang doon. So mahirap ibenta mo lahat dito sa america at mag all in sa Pilipinas. Unless mag nenegosyo ka, which is very easy to do in the Philippines.

@mailaandjames

2 ай бұрын

Exact reason why I don’t plan to retire in PI.

@jtozuna

2 ай бұрын

I think she explained that too. You have to get local health insurance in pinas. Kaya nga mag research sabi niya.

@danielgarcia4628

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Avail yourself of a good health insurance in the Philippines. Also, you can claim emergency hospitalizations bill with your Medicare in US. You just have to pay the bill first. Just like in the US, you just have to plan and not just live there and pay cash for health care. Another way is to move your residency to Guam and obtain your medicare/medical. Guam medical is accepted in most Philippine hospitals.

Your story is very inspiring and in few more years here California will be going home too. Plan to retire there and as you said there is no place like home🙏

Reality comes to life when we reach the age of retirement. Thanks for sharing this video. Waving from Ireland.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

So true! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing your life story in the US.

Thank you for your vlog, it helps a lot as thinking of going back home as well

Excellent video. I enjoyed listening to your insights.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you! nakaka wala po kayo ng stress watching your contents. Im also a nurse who just got here in the US (also bay area). Na inspired po ako sa inyo ❤️ God bless!

@official_ate_gi_channel

13 күн бұрын

Enjoy your nursing practice in the Bay Area. Thanks for watching!

this is a relaxing vlog. love it

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!

I am 35 and we are seizing the opportunity to raise our grand children with their grandparents. I couldn’t think of a better opportunity than now. God bless you and your trip back home 🙏

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. My best to you! Thanks for watching!

Its very rare to hear working in the US wanting to retire in the Philippines. Thank you for showing another perspective on this. God bless your decision.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

I'm finding out from comments here that there are lots of us who are planning to retire in the Philippines. Amazing, right? Thanks for watching.

Hello Ate Gi! Excellent video and very very informative. I went to the PH for the first time with my late parents when I was 18 in the late 1980s. I can’t believe as I get close to retirement my hubby and I are seriously considering retiring there from the US. I think it’s the right move!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! My best to your future plans!

I’ve been back home since last year. I’m 49 now and never been happier. Main reason is my family. I wanna spend more time with my aging parents. Bought a property and built a house on my farm. It’s quite an adjustment but it is what it is. Wag lang maarte. Traffic affects everyone, even doctors so they get it. We own some shares in one of the hospitals in our province. Just be ready for some changes that are actually navigable. We are patient people and I guess that won’t change. Thanks for this video, super relate ako sa mga hesitations before making this big decision. More power.

Galing! Very inspiring. More power and blessings po sa inyo.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Blessings to you as well. Thanks for watching!

Good luck with your new endeavors!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat❤️❤️

Wow, I just came across your Video, a very clear way of expressing such differences, we are also on our journey to move permanently, we still have a HS’er at home. Then enjoy life to live. Thank you for sharing your point of view! Blessings to you and your family! 🙏🇵🇭❤️🇺🇸🙏

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

My best to you as well. Thanks for watching!

New subscriber po! Your voice is soothing po..naiiyak po ako habang pinapanuod vlog nyo..naalala ko kc parents ko..they are in their 70’s..sa Amerika din sila for many years..pero ngyon they are already in Pinas..mas gusto nila magretire sa Pinas..kami naman nandto sa Canada..mahirap lng talaga malayo sa magulang lalo naiisip ko matanda na talaga sila..naiisip ko din..anu kaya ang nararamdaman nila at naiisip nila everyday as they go through their lives ngayon na retired and matanda na sila….i hope you will continue to vlog po..share your thoughts and wisdom on adulthood…and I hope that brings happiness and peace of mind po senyo. ❤️

Ate Gi, I enjoyed watching your videos. Me and my husband are also planning in retiring in the Phils. In few more years, praying and hopeful to be home in the Phillipines.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

The years will go by fast. We'll soon be there. My best to you. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for making this video. I’m 62, possibly going back in 3 years. Same concerns 😞Salamat ☺️

@marcpaleyan1553

2 ай бұрын

Hello po, That is great plan for your retirement. I recommend po have a Financial Advisor to review your portfolio (401K, IRA, SS).

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat din po for watching.

Nice video, thanks 😊 it’s makes my mind clear.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching

Hello po, I came across your video here and I enjoyed gaining insights from it plus ang sarap po pakinggan ng boses nyo..I am a Nurse here in New York pero kaka start ko palang mga over a year plng po ako dito sa US and I always feel so homesick every minute wanting to go back to the Philippines, like you po I am dreaming for retiring to the Philippines pag nka ipon2 na po ako..andaming oppurtunities sa US pero iba pa rin manirahan sa sariling bansa natin and like you po I also hate the cold esp the snow, i don’t mind the heat also sa Pinas may aircon nman hehehe..thank u po for this video and I am truly inspired by it..Godbless po always mam

You are such a good story-teller po… para akong nanunuod ng kmjs or gma documentaries. Well-presented ang content. When you retire sa Pinas, you can focus on youtubing na po or do podcast! New subscriber here❤

I’m so happy for you ♥️🙏 can’t wait for our turn 😊 but we do it 8 months in Pinas then 4 months here in US .

You are voicing my dream. Been here 30 yrs in LA. Pinas doesn’t have respect on time. And I don’t enjoy hot 🥵- that’s two of my biggest issues. Take me with you please. You got this - looks like you have been saving & preparing- YOU GOT THIS 🎉

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Yes! We got this! Thanks for watching!

Good luck sis ..we dreamed of retiring in the Philippines also 2022 it happened . We are happy ang while we can travel back and forth na Lang to see our kids back abroad . Some things here we just have to accept and keep going ❤❤❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

Ай бұрын

Love to hear that you are happy over there. Thanks for watching 💙💜

❤❤❤ salute you po... always prepared.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! My best to you.

Thank you so much, you gave a resounding message to the Filipino retirees...I too is a retired nurse...bought a house as I know will have to decide when the time comes in our old age...I love Pinas with all the good and the bad...the "bad" are inconveniences I can live with....there's no place like home...mainit? Malamok? Etc...do not bother me as I was so blessed in the US and able to help our economy and our friends and family...priceless!!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

that's the attitude! love it! magpahid ng "Off" para hindi lamukin, di ba? ayos lang yon. thanks for watching!!

I’ll follow you, I have 3 more years and will be doing the same thing. Thank you.

Thank you sa video na to. I am 43 and iniisip ko na magretire sa Pinas at mamuhay ng payak. I have been looking for this kind of video to serve as support sa pangarap ko this 2024 retirement.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

wow! this year ka na magre-retire?! nice! my best to you. thanks for watching!💙

As long as you are healthy,you will be fine.goodluck!

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I'm turning 40 next year, as single and did not bother to fix my finance early. I have likely 15% but I need 100% to reach my goal to retire early. Most like at 55y pwede na, but for sure I am more comfortable at 60 to enjoy Pinas 😊 This vlog is a great heads-up! Thanks

Maam fan neo na po ako bec of youre lovely voice super ganda po pakinggan❤️

New subscriber po. Im glad you are retiring in the Philippines.🥰

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

@official_ate_gi_channel

Ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.💜💜

Yes you were right about the pros and cons. Added pa po ang mahal ng electric bills lalo na pag sobra init. Very true po lahat with what you said and totally agree

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

ay..totoo yan! mahal din and gas or electric bill pag sobrang lamig!

This gives me a lot of ideas! Great

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

I really enjoyed the Story ❤

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Yes, the issue of medical expenses is big. My parents have the same benefits working for the US gov’t and when they retired in the PI, having to pay out of pocket for medical emergencies were huge. Also, medical care is so different in the PI.

Your voice brought me here po to finish your vlog...Ang ganda at ang sarap sa tenga🥰

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Awww! Salamat!

Thank you for sharing, planning to retire in the Philippines soon.

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I loved this! We’ve been working for 16yrs now in Dubai and most people are saying “sayang nman work nyu since bata pa kau” but then we have to decide na to retire kc our 2kids were left in the Philippines and now that they’re growing up, they’re the one na tlga na nagsbi sna umuwi na kmi. I was so happy when i heard it from my eldest son coz i had a fear na bka pg umuwi kmi one day malayo ang loob nya sakin. I want to spend the rest of my time with them, its never too late and as u said iba tlga pag nsa sarili kang bansa mo with ur family 😌🥰 Thank u and pls continue to inspire many people 🤗

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Ang bait ng mga anak nyo. You are blessed. Thanks for watching!!

@desert-fax-only

2 ай бұрын

Choosing family over money or career is the better decision in my opinion. The benefit of raising family-centered kids extends beyond your immediate family.

Love your content🙏🤗

@official_ate_gi_channel

2 ай бұрын

Salamat po!