I've been here for over 15 years became a permanent resident and retired early due to selling all the real estate I owned in Canada. When I retired from the medical profession I wanted to be away from the Canadian weather. I also volunteered as a MD here which passed my time. My retirement fund and worked here and became a celebrity. I don't have family anymore in Canada so the change and transition was pretty easy. Over all it's a great country. I lived in Mindanao for all these years and I hear stories but for my part I find nothing wrong with Mindanao. I don't show off or brag about myself and get little attention so that's the smart way to be here. Some come here to show off and they wonder why they're victimized. As for me I live in a little normal house with my wife and son. So I don't attract trouble. You have to be smart. Filipinos are kind and loving. Great place to retire. As for me I just live day to day and enjoy the fresh food and life. ❤ko 🇵🇭

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s amazing to hear!

@MrJp5565

Жыл бұрын

@@TrulyAlpha I was also offered the order of Canada by our governor general in Canada. They had me in the news here and in Canada which was okay. Canadians do good things abroad for the most part. 😌

@allanjonesrodriguez962

Жыл бұрын

Vlog ka sir follow ko

@thewokflame3582

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@quionario2559

Жыл бұрын

Wow great move and testimony.

I will be retiring to the Philippines in 6 years with my Filipino spouse. I love the way they are family-oriented, friendly, smiling and helpful. Many live very humble lives but still appreciate what they have. The US seems to have gotten more angry and divided during my lifetime, which makes me very sad. I can live very comfortably in the Philippines in what I will have as income and from which it will give us a good home base to sightsee other Asian countries. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time there. With over 7200 islands there, we will not run out of places to explore.

@nhadhenvlogs4369

11 ай бұрын

Agree

@zzzzxxxx341

Ай бұрын

We Filipinos appreciate the beauty of life, we already have a lot of troubles in our day-to-day lives not being happy about good sunshine, a cup of coffee, good food and especially friends and family. We are not perfect just like anybody else, but we enjoy our lives and everybody is welcome. As long as they never overstep our boundaries. Maligayang bati sa inyong lahat.

@miaya3898

Ай бұрын

​@@zzzzxxxx341speak for yourself. I am perfect 😌😀

Filipinos are super friendly indeed, that's what stands out the most for me!

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 💯 Thanks for watching :)

@pl4zmach.editz16

Жыл бұрын

not all filipinos

@DBYYT9080

Жыл бұрын

​@@pl4zmach.editz16he is talking about the majority because there is no such thing as perfect country!

@themilkman9412

Жыл бұрын

Only to foreigners

As an international student who recently completed my studies in Canada, I find myself longing for my home country, the Philippines, more than ever. I deeply miss the many wonderful things my homeland has to offer. My heartfelt desire is to return to the Philippines this year and establish a permanent life there.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Hope all goes well for you 🙏

@arianecanales2708

Жыл бұрын

filipino hearts would always long for our motherland wherever we may be.

@davidd5636

Жыл бұрын

Just do it, I am 49 and I can tell you, money is not the answer, the politics in the West are screwed, Phillipines is genuine and relax life, family life, much better to be surrounded by love ;-)

@greencandles9033

Жыл бұрын

uwi na kabayan. Dito sa pinas kahit medyo hikahos sa buhay masigla naman ang bayan. Magulo pero maganda, organized chaos, ika nga. Ang nyebe/snow masaya lang sa umpisa kasi brain washed tayo sa mga hollywood movies about making a snowman, home alone, etc. pero for sure nakakainis na katagalan. Ang beauty ng autumn naman may panapat tayo dyan na year round blossom ng ibat ibang klase ng bulaklak. Point ko mas masaya pa din dito sa pinas overall lalo naman kung may kaya ka sa buhay which i think you are. Uwi na inaantay ka na ng magulo at corrupt na gobyerno pero masayang tao at kultura ng Lupang sinilangan mo.

@mariloutapitan654

Жыл бұрын

Welcome home

Thank you for loving my country. Welcome to the Philippines.

@davidestepa6907

Жыл бұрын

😂

Thank U ,for Ur appreciations, Enjoy ,Stay Safe in the Philippines❤❤

Thank u for embracing philippine and ur always welcoming here hoping u enjoyed here and genuinely loved my country and we love u too ❤🇵🇭

When I retire I certainly would consider the Philippines for the following reason >Language. Most Filipinos can communicate in English. When having difficulty communicating with one person, talk to a group. Each one in the group can come up with suggestions, to come up the accurate word, phrase or sentence . Personally, I am too old to learn a new language. In places, culture is close to many Western countries >Respect. Most Filipinos have high regard for foreigners. Sorry to say but the colonial mentality is still pervasive (ie colonialist are superior). This ia a legacy of the 333 years colonization by the Spaniards. Gratitude by the Filipinos for Americans during the American rule of 25 years and during the second world war is still evident. Foreigners are almost never considered as “second class citizens “ >Diversity: Filipinos have been to almost all parts of the world as Overseas Filipino Workers. Thirty percent of world sailors are Filipinos They have brought back culture, cuisine and ideas from all over the world. You can find Middle Eastern, European, African, Mexican and South American, and of course Asian foods and culture. There is a diversity of religion including most Christian denominations, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and South East Asian religions. >Cost: It is cheaper to live in the Philippines than in most part of the West, Europe, and even many Asian countries . But because of the improving economy, cost of living might increase in the future (just saying) but hopefully social and safety and protective services will also improve. My 28 year old son had to live in the Philippines for 5 years…CULTURE SHOCK…When came back to the U.S. He was very thrifty and was hesitant to spend. He was comparing the prices in the Philippines to the U.S.. It took him several months to adjust to the prices in the U.S. >Friendliness and Helpfulness: Filipinos are, arguably (and based on other bloggers) friendlier and more more helpful that other people. Humility is deeply inculcated in most of the people because of religion and culture. Deep in the Filipino is sharing of food, labor, even condiments. Most Filipinos are willing to share, help, and they understand poverty or difficulty.They like to socialize by chatting, but lately chatting has been replaced by social media. Filipinos are arguably the most prolific users of social media in the world. Almost everyone has a facebook page and Manila was known as selfie capital of the world. I am not sure but maybe also the karaoke capital. >Safety: It is unfortunate that there was a time in the past crime is ramphant, police services were then inadequate. Most businesses hired private security guards to ensure safety . Now police services have much improved but yet still businesses hire security guards for extra protection. Malls have much still retained many security guards and security measures including inspection of bags in malls and undercarriages of cars on some hotels. Security guards are specially instructed to be courteous and friendly. Most malls even have wheel chairs you can borrow. >Foreign Affairs: Philippines has very close relations with almost all countries all over the world. “Friends to all…enemies to none”Foreigners are well treated and consular services to most countries in the world are available. >Facilities: It can have facities that can equal the best in the world. There are world class hotels, resturants, entertainment,museums for those that can afford it. But it is still a poor country where 25% of the people is under the poverty line. Good facilities are not available everywhere especially remote area in the provinces. >Natural Beauty: The Philippines have 7100 islands of a variety of shapes, beauty to explore. Swim with giant sharks, explore the tropical rain forest, waterfalls, and be involved in aquatic, mountain, forest and land activities. It is teeming with over 400 years of history that is still well preserved.

@maicagojocruz489

Жыл бұрын

I’m a filipino, but I would suggest you come to Malaysia, that is better than the Philippines. I wish I could live and retire there, than in my own suck country.

@HEILtotheconDON

Жыл бұрын

@@maicagojocruz489 Please educate me. What sucks in the Philippines ( I realize that it has a lot of problems bureaucracy, health care problems especially in the provinces, poverty, infrastructure etc) Thank you for your time.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear you also enjoy the Philippines

@TheVaneza08

Жыл бұрын

nice..

@smmcherylf

Жыл бұрын

@@maicagojocruz489 I am a filipino, and love my country. And definitely not sucks as you claimed it.

Thank you for visiting our country ...enjoy and meet more friends more beautifull places ❤

Hello !I'm a new subcriber in your channel welcome in the Phillipines mabuhay!Being a Pilipino I'm very happy becouse you choose our country to be your second home,i hope you enjoy here when you stay here for months or for good ,it's not easy to embrace our culture quickly but you you enjoy it specially riding jeepney and our season here rainy season and dry season.I hope that our food will bring you joy when you eat.Godbless you always and be happy everyday❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻😊🇵🇭

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Jeepneys are fun for sure, Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel, God bless!

@rudybacani480

Жыл бұрын

new subscriber here. Welcome to the Philippines! Hope you enjoy your stay and keep safe. Stay bless and be a blessing to others.

Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the phil.island,keep safe always where ever you go

Mabuhay brother 🇵🇭🇵🇭thank u for loving our country 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Thank you guys for for loving my country filipinos is deep friendly so welcome to enjoy here

Love you guys for your great appreciation,thank you ❤🇵🇭

Glad that you are loving the Philippines 🥰. I’m also from Canada. Moved here in 2017

Wow thank u for choosing my place hope u find peace and happiness there enjoy the journey makes a lot of good memories ❤😊

While I am now a Canadian Citizen from the Philippines and I can the difference between both countries, I saw the good and the bad of these countries but financially speaking Canada is miles away a good country to have better life but when it comes to people I so love being a Filipino, Canada is starting to deterioratw when in comes to moral values and crimes starting to increase due to different people migrating and the refugees that depends on governement and working Canadians money but overall I love being an Filipino-Canadian.❤❤

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree Canada’s losing its morals. And thanks for commenting.

@myrnawalker2079

Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@armaniexchange1269

Жыл бұрын

💯

@KeiraJeanne

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I grew up in Canada and I use to say I don’t want to live back home but now as I get older I wish to spend more time back home when I retire. 😊

@timphiey

Ай бұрын

That's totally true. We sadly left Canada because of crime rate skyrocketing, housing crisis, cost of living crisis, immigration crisis and most of all the depressing winters.

We give you our warmest welcome to our warm and beautiful country. The amazing islands, with its pristine beaches, and the bluest blue clear waters (in many shades of blue and aquamarine), together with must-try mouth-watering delicacies, and of course, the diverse colors and ethnicity of our culture, side by side with one of the world's friendliest people ---- all of these eagerly awaits you to discover, to savor, to experience and to truly enjoy and make unforgettable memories of your lifetime.

Welcome to the Philippines!! A new subscriber here. Just immerse with locals and you’ll just be fine. There’s no language barrier and english is widely spoken. Enjoy your stay.

Thank you guys for promoting Philippines nice watching your videos

Thank you and enjoy staying in the Philippines such a beautiful country and people ❤

Thanks for liking our country snd your honest opinions.

Thanks for all the nice things you said about our country Philippines. Mabuhay! Ur always welcome here in the Philippines!👍

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

Thanks for all the good things that you had been said about our country... new subs. here.❤🇵🇭

Very good to hear you enjoyed lots of food varieties.

New here iam from alberta you are right thats why i miss phils so much❤ keep safe & enjoy❤

Thanks for loving our country, culture and especially our food❤️ I'm a new subscriber

Loving your content about the Philippines! It's almost as exciting as my nights in Pattaya. You know, the parties there are just so "refined," and the young ladies? Pure class. But don't even get me started on Angeles City; it's a whole different level of "elegance." Life's a blast, isn't it?

Thank you for loving our country and its people. Love from the Philippines. God bless you! 🙏💖🙌

❤ Thank you for promoting the Philippines

Great to hear that you have had and will have great time in the Philippines! We are very diverse, we are welcoming with foreigners and we treat them as family. I Love your vlog.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

My teacher from high school her husband is Canadian, love to live in the Philippines, retired from canada and stay and live in davao city Mindanao he said life is better in the Philippines than canada

@SkyBlue-rm6pb

Ай бұрын

For sure, very expensive and freezing cold here and you have to work really hard 😢

@timphiey

Ай бұрын

Totally true.❤❤

Welome to the Philippines brother!!!🇵🇭 We support you on your goals..

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro :)

Thank you for loving my home country 🇵🇭 Love you and god bless you ♥️🙏🏼

Welcome Sir, I'm one of your new subscriber. I'm from Negros Occidental, Philippine and have a blessed life here at our place ❤

Gloomy weather provides allure of depression. Sunny skies gives you life happiness. More love in the Philippines.

Thank you for promoting the Philippines 🇵🇭 mabuhay

I lived in Canada for 12 years and now back in Cebu. Miss it so much especially my favourite streets and shops in Vancity. It is a very beautiful country and nicest people.

@freakyjerkus

Жыл бұрын

what ?nice people ? hahaha.. taka taka ra mn ka.. mga first nation people guroh buutan .. mga puti nope abnormal ug utok mga racist :D trabaho ko sa manitoba 2 years ra ko nilayas ko dd2 kay perting mahala pesting lugara perting bugnawa

@nikita5662

Жыл бұрын

@@freakyjerkus . Its ignorant to say canadian people are not nice Just because you had few bad encounters with people. I was treated well during my 12 years time there. I felt safe walking at night and nobody stole my things outside my house like deliveries. Mahal/expensive? When I was in Canada , I can easily afford to buy healthy foods, gadgets etc because of their fair wages that can sustain you a comfortable lifestyle unlike here in the Philippines . Cold/lamig? of course there are months it will be, its. A Four-season country. Just because you dont like cold ,makes Canada a bad place. In fact, people here in the Philippines are using Air-conditioner because they dont like the heat. Sobrang kitid yang pag iisip mo..

@yejiyej3369

Жыл бұрын

@@freakyjerkusulol

@edwincampomayor4855

Жыл бұрын

​@@freakyjerkus😂😂😂😂😂 saba nimo oi Kong dili nimo gusto Ang people sa Canada paghilom nalang Mura kaman utok Bata oi

@quebecome

Жыл бұрын

Canadians in general are polite people you might encounter one but rarely i say 1 for 1000, I've been living in Quebec the past 10 years I've never encountered assholes, what I've met were rude immigrants like those came from asia.

Welcome home brother!

Thank you for coming to the Philippines 🇵🇭. Enjoy your stay. Best wishes.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Enjoy your video, I am so glad that you are alright but pls just take care of yourself and be careful always ❤️🙏

Thank you for visiting us here in Philippines!.. keep safe always 😉

New subscriber here 🥰 thanks for promoting our country, enjoy,have fun and be safe always 😘

My brother in law is Canadian he loves Philippines so much every year they visit Philippines and go vacation palawan . He so kind and handsome brother like u.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

That’s very nice to hear :)

Welcome to the Philippines brother! Hope to meet you!

Man! Such a huge decision at 19y/o. Thank you for loving/appreciating our Country, culture and people. Not being bias but yes, we Filipinos are the most Kind-hearted, Loving, Friendly, God-Centered and Family Oriented race/People. Always and forever Grateful as a Filipino ❤️😊🙏 #ProudToBePinoy❤❤❤

Enjoy and we're hoping you will travel other places in The Philippines. Stay safe.

Thanks for promoting Philippines. ❤

Hello friend, glad to hear you're having great time here in PH. Be careful with Taxi tho, most of them if they know you're foreigner, they might charge you more than actual fare.

Welcome bro! Goodluck and take care always. Watching from California.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Good luck to my beautiful country bro....I hope we will see there

thanks, this is nice bro. it's always eye opening when we get to see pov from a different perspective. ;) just to add, for some culture appreciation: 1.jeepneys are of course communal form of transportation. one thing that surprises tourists is that: if you're too far from the driver to pay, other passengers will just fetch and pass the money across until it gets to him. this is a form of "bayanihan"("the group[people power] helping someone in need"). 2.although you can also order different cuisines from different countries in the philippines; philippine taste can seem to be more flavorful(maybe mostly towards sweet, and some sour). the PH was colonized then, because of its spices btw. again, thanks!

@cristinaseno6457

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gidbless to your channel.Be happy everyday,and we always support your vlogs❤️🙏🏻😊

@FilipinaAndTheForeigner

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how they paid. 🙂 thanks for sharing 👍

Good video men ! Maybe I will go to visit Philippines 🇵🇭 because of your video ! Canada is too cold in winter 🥶 ! Thank you for sharing your video men 😁👍

Thank you for sharing this video for it ignites positivity to the world.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

And thanks for your support!

Wow, welcome to Philippines. We are your new subscriber today. God bless you always. Stay healthy and Safe.

@TrulyAlpha

11 ай бұрын

Thanks and God bless y’all!

i liked balut if i mixed it with spicy (chili) vinegar but i don't eat it right now coz its high in cholesterol.but i'll surely want to eat again later when i returned on working out.also,along our main thoroughfare,edsa that stretches several cities across metro manila,more filipinos prefer to ride in buses or mrt and lrt (light railway trains)coz its air-conditioned,fast and cheaper compare to taxis or grab.good luck!

Just found your channel great i was in The Philippines before i look forward to watching you're video's

I like this video, straight to the point with some actual numbers

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

thank you for your observation and opinion..👍😊🤗✌🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Im Filipino Canadian but always in my heart filipino it remains the same

You are most welcome in the Philippines. btw you have a fellow Canadian named "Kulas " who is a popular vlogger here. Enjoy and be safe...

New subscriber from Australia! Interesting video!

New subscriber here. Enjoy the Philippines and stay safe. Been to Canada a lot of times and I love visiting Canada during Summer. Yes, Canada is very expensive country.

You’re like Becoming Filipino, a Canadian who now lives in Philippines… and we are Filipinos who now lives in Canada! Lol it’s nice to stumble on your channel!

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Oh cool, and welcome to the channel :)

Thanks for reviewing and rating our country bro. Enjoy visiting in the philippines. ❤

Welcome friend..Good to be here in the Philippines..

God bless you on your journey here in the Philippines.. may you find peace, comfort, love, joy and happiness here in our country.. may you be blessed with true friends 🙏❤️

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and God bless you as well

Awesome bro! Philippines is the best! I’m in Seattle USA! Been to Philippines 19 times, built our house for cheap and building our Beach Resort there in Cagayan De Oro City now, opening next year. LETS GO!!!

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!! That’s great!

Thank u for being here in the Philippines.Enjoy your stay.God Bless u Always

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, welcome to the channel and God bless you!

Good luck and enjoy the Philippines! ❤

hi good luck and welcome to our country.

I am from Toronto Canada but born in Manila, I love your blogs, I just subscribed to your channel. I am glad that your enjoying the Philippines and also most of the food.

Not everything is roses in the Philippines. Be ready to be resilient and be patient.

New subscriber from Nashville TN, very informative vid, like it.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and welcome!

Continue to post videos bro! Welcome to the Philippines! 🤗

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, welcome to the channel :)

Welcome to the Philippines. New sub here, I will retiring in few and moving back to the Philippines from United States ❤❤❤

Thank you for liking our country People and our Culture as well as foods hmmm me either I really don't like ballot.hahaha 😂😂we appreciate someone like you..God bless & more content in the future& lots of subscriber in your Channel.❤😊

New subscriber here ❤ thanks for stay in our beautiful country Island 🏝 The Philippines 🇵🇭❤

Great inputs 👌

Thanks, Bro. and you'll visit Coron Island in Palawan and Siargao Island too.☺

Thanks man! supporting your channel.. new subscriber here.. keep up the good work

@TrulyAlpha

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, welcome to the channel!

Just subscribed and I’m Filipino who live here in Europe and I really miss the Philippines after 6 years without visiting my country 😢

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Yeah 6 years is a while, any plans to visit again soon?

Good for you! Thank you! Ingat dyan!..

I'm new in your bloggs.. thank you for chosing philippines.. welcome ! Godbless u! Explore the seven hundred islands of philippines❤

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and God bless!

Welcome here in the Philippines, I have a lot of relatives there in Canada from my mother side.

Subscribed now...thanks for liking our beautiful Country ... More Power to ur Vlogs

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

You are always welcome in the Philippines

Thank u for loving our country❤️and i love to hear that you love the Otan Bisaya and Lechon coz that’s our specialty in Bisaya I’m from Visayas Region from Cebu

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s really good

Welcome here!

Welcome from Legazpi City.. Showing Daraga-Legazpi Jeep..

Enjoy man!

I had many relatives in Canada I had Two sisters with their own family. so I subscribed.i can relate with you being away with your family.

Thank you brother for promoting our country phil. Mabuhay ka.. God bless.

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

And God bless you!

Just keep safe always and enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

Thank you for your comment about my country

New subscriber's here you're very much welcome in our country ❤ enjoy ,have fun take care and God bless you!

@TrulyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and God bless you

@edwinespegadera8726

Жыл бұрын

@@TrulyAlpha thanks you too! Amen!

New Subscriber Here when i saw your videos about Philippines. I'm sure you will have a lot of Filipino subscribers soon. 💜

Thank u for promoting our country..❤❤❤

Nice to see your Video from PHP. Visit PHP every year and i love that Contry. Take care in Asia😊😊

@TrulyAlpha

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, appreciated :)

I don't like balut either as well. It's an acquired taste. It's more likely a tease from the locals as well of testing your 'patience' from our local food delicacies. I loved balut since I was a kid, I would eat it every week but I have grown and more likely become a picky eater so I just eat it occasionally.