As a Filipino we respect the foreigner to our country...give them smile to everyone

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

That's why so many people love it here

@MrPogiBalut

11 ай бұрын

I've been here 30+ yrs ask yourself how come filipinos don't help each other out? THEY DON'T your honeymoon will end in 8-10 yrs by then you'll wake up the realities here @@Livingabroadalex

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

The crime rate is very high. The intentional homicide rate is at 6.46 per 100k population which is the highest in South East Asia. If you plan to visit South East Asia, Philippines is the place where the chances are the highest to be murdered.

@revelationmd

11 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker no, the crime rate in the Philippines is very low. Total crimes per 1000 people: Philippines 1.06 UK 109.96. I’m using the UK as a comparison because that’s where I’m from. Yes the murder rate is 5x higher in the Philippines, but crime overall? No. It’s very low.

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

@@revelationmd Lies. Fake stats as well, I can’t find a reliable source for your statistics. In the Philippines there are literally gang executions in the streets. The UK is 100 times safer and better than that slum nation.

Every countries have a dangerous place.... but still i love my country and Iam proud to be a Pilipino.❤🇵🇭

@revelationmd

11 ай бұрын

You should be very proud! I’ve yet to see a video where respondents have any serious complaints about the country, culture or people of the Philippines! Every country has its problems - but you are clearly doing something right!

@kathiemathias212

11 ай бұрын

@@revelationmdI’m proud to be a Filipino. Migrated to Australia and been here for 4 decades and coming back and forth to Philippines.

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

The crime rate is very high. The intentional homicide rate is at 6.46 per 100k population which is the highest in South East Asia. If you plan to visit South East Asia, Philippines is the place where the chances are the highest to be murdered.

@revelationmd

11 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker was just reading up. Total crimes, the Philippines has less than 1% of my own country per 1000 people - but yeah, the murder rate is much higher. Comparing to the UK here.

@vwitchhunter3k837

11 ай бұрын

You are right! Only “fake news or fake people” are telling the Philippines is dangerous to visit!! Every country in the world have crimes, you can’t avoid that. That started since the beginning of time. So, it depends where you go.I always LOVE to be in my own Philippines no matter what!!✌️😍🇵🇭

The Philippines is a democratic country. You are free to visit anyplace you want! Just be very careful and be safe traveling! Filipinos are easy to talk to if any foreigners need help. Filipinos are glad to see people from other countries to visit, live and do business in the Philippines! The islands are waiting to all visitors! More fun in the Philippines! Mabuhay!!!✌️🇵🇭

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

Philippines should be avoided at all costs due to how dangerous it is. The crime rate is very high in the Philippines. The intentional homicide rate is at 6.46 per 100k population which is the highest in South East Asia. If you plan to visit South East Asia, Philippines is the place where the chances are the highest to be murdered.

@vwitchhunter3k837

11 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker I think you got yours from the “fake news/people” I know that every country have crimes. It depends where you go and what you do. China have a lot of crimes, so with the US! So, I don’t believe you why you say “avoid the Philippines”. I don’t!! I prefer to go to Philippines than China or Russia.

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

@@vwitchhunter3k837 No, I got this statistics for the World Bank, these are official statistics and they don’t lie. Philippines is extremely dangerous, you literally have to go through security to enter a mall.

@josephcada8888

2 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker Philippines is not for the faint of hearts. If you were a pussy westerner like you, don’t go!

I travelled there last year and my mate missed the plane so I was forced to go alone which was quite daunting to me at first but apart from all the beggars overwhelming you the Filipino people are the nicest most respectful people I have ever met and I've never felt safer anywhere ever such friendly and warm people I recommend anyone thinking of going there stop thinking and go I guarrantee you won't regret it there is some stunningly beautiful places to experience too I will definitely returning regularely

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experiences

I got the humuor .. i think the guy said it’s dangerous because if you don’t know adobo, menudo, etc..’ ..mostly are pork and if you indulged (because it tastes good) can be dangerous to health 😉

Whatever they speak about the Philippines...I respect it❤

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Because it's always positive 😁

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

The crime rate is very high. The intentional homicide rate is at 6.46 per 100k population which is the highest in South East Asia. If you plan to visit South East Asia, Philippines is the place where the chances are the highest to be murdered.

Filipinos in general are friendly, hospitable and majority of the population can converse in English. It amazing to see visitors from other country have explored the islands more than I have. Cool!

The meat in the western countries like here in US are enhanced for flavor and looking fresh, you can’t beat the fresh wet market in the Philippines!

A Filipina once stole my heart and another one broke my heart but besides that it pretty safe.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

😅 hopefully 3rd times the charm!

@JimdaTMariano

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your heartbreak but another stole your heart so it's even now 😊. Hope you've found the one that will last your lifetime. All the best to all those finding their true and lasting love here!

Its More scarry In las Vegas Than here In the PHILIPINES

I was at SM Cebu seaside before the covid, there was a SA asking me if i was traveling alone. Then she asked me how am i going back to my hotel, she was advising me not to take tricycles & told me to take cab instead claiming that they r much safer

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

People are very helpful here. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@oilairnalo

Ай бұрын

Thieves are rarely caught, because police consider them as petty criminals and concentrate on big fish. So thieves strike again and again.

The notion that The Philippines is a dangerous country came out during the existence of Abussayaff rebels in Mindanao, because they have done series of kidnapping. But now these rebels are gone and The Philippines is now more peaceful and in less danger.

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

It’s also because the murder rate of the Philippines is at 6.46, which is the highest in South East Asia.

@Ilove-zc1zm

11 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker data?

I am an American that’s lived here 30+ years and speak the language fluently. It’s dangerous here don’t be fooled there is a reason why their are security guards everywhere and guns don’t be silly Expats are killed here all the time you just don’t here about it because “ It’s more fun in the Philippines”

@JunemarBuclolgulitiw-ef2dt

11 ай бұрын

You are stupid that you says about Phil..if the Phil is dangerous why you are still alive so..explained to me .your ignorant every countries are not perfect..before is dangerous because many drugs the time of Aquino admin..but now is very safe..the all security guards is about safety protects about the terrorist or bad ugly person like u..the immoral mines like u..you are jealouse in insecure..your bulshiiit person..I think you are a bad guy..like your comments..or your addict you did not see the truth..you go to america not safe than Phil..or other countries..u try it to explore other countries if you are safe or not..before u comment bad about Phil..your idiot..

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences

@MrPogiBalut

11 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure just vigilant and don't assume everyone is your friend. Just as if you in Canada or the USA etc. Many scammers here SO MANY! @@Livingabroadalex

@anntokin780

11 ай бұрын

Very misleading tsk tsk

@rudawwwg

11 ай бұрын

You are welcome to leave the PH anytime

Very Good answers by these foreigners Alex. Some of these people have lived here longer than I have and someone opening a business here that's cool. I think Philippines is very safe even when crossing the roads lol I guess I'm just used too it. Take care Alex 👍🆒😎

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

I agree with them and with you. I too feel very safe here. However that's not the case with everyone, especially those that have not been here. People should be aware that here's nothing to fear 🥳

@TETRARCHFREAK

11 ай бұрын

@@Livingabroadalex Yeah it takes some getting used to for sure

Good interview as always Alex ! I would like to hear the answer from the interviewed foreigners ? How can we thank the hospitable Philippines? How can foreigners do this ?

Thank you for all the nice comments. I'm proud to be pilipino.

Every countries have a dangerous place but it’s up to you on how you avoid to go that place but I must say Philippines is safe country for Foreigners for me Philippines is safe than other places let say US have a lot of hate crimes racism attack in the street especially they hate Asian people

Interesting how folks like to say, they’re from the United States, but originally from somewhere else. People want to be known as being from North America. You included. Except those folks from Scandinavian countries and other places in Europe. Folks like to criticize the west, but want to live in places like the UK, Canada, and United States. We always enjoy your videos.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

We have a lot of homeless people here too in the USA , I think it’s everywhere.

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

Not as much as the slum dwellers in the Philippines. There are 40 million slum dwellers in the Philippines as of 2020 according to the World Bank.

@baronvonlimbourgh1716

9 ай бұрын

Not everywhere. In some countries homelesness is nearly non existent.

Great answers, Mo (Moe?)! Surprised me on the "negative" answers! Positive vibes! 💯💥

I have never had a Safety Issue there after.23 Years!

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

That's great!! Thanks for sharing 💪

@josephkumnick7696

11 ай бұрын

Sige!@@Livingabroadalex

I watch most of your videos and I like this kind of content where you hear opinons of foreigners about what they think about Philippines. By the way I'm from Cebu and It's nice to see your background which is Ayala Mall. I live now in the US for 9 years.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed the content and yes ayala mall is nice 👌

@OntoTheNextOFFICIAL

11 ай бұрын

@@Livingabroadalex absolutely!

I have been in the Philippines for 14 years and have never felt anything but safe, I left the increasingly violent UK in 2009 and have no desire to return..

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

Lies 🤣 Philippines murder rate is 4 times higher than the UK. You are more than 4 times likely to killed in the Philippines than the UK

Regarding the meat though, if you live in the towns in provinces (not big cities), there is a local market with fresh supply of vegetable and meat everyday. The butchery sells meat processed on same day (usually 4am then bring to the market by 6am) . In our town, you have to go to the market the latest is 8am because around 10am, all newly butchered meat and fresh veggies are sold out by then. I guess the ´imported meat’ is more prevalent in Metro Manila due to high demands.

@oilairnalo

Ай бұрын

That applies to most towns. Fresh meat is available, but limited in quantity. Choice cuts are even reserved for suki.

@Vienne1921

Ай бұрын

@@oilairnalo oh yes, suki customers are priority 😀

If you are a victim of a crime the Philippines is dangerous...on the other hand if you have a wonderful time it is safe...no different from many countries in the world

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@JimdaTMariano

11 ай бұрын

Quite accurate and direct

Same here! Malapascua Island is my favorite island in Cebu!!

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

🥳

Which FOOD THAT IS GOOD TO YOU ???? COMPARE THE FRESH MEAT OR THE PROZEN ONE ??????

Thanks for making this video now I know I'm safe to go there 🎉

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely 💯

I miss Philippines , here I don’t even know our neighbors name, in PH it’s easy to know the people n entire Baranggay😊

Great video brother

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!!

@steelcitytv

11 ай бұрын

@@Livingabroadalex it's funny when I hear people say oh it's dangerous here and it's like you know I live in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in my little town on the outskirts was voted the 7th worth dangerous city a few years back and we have like 20,000 people in this city that's how bad it is it's not even like we have a New York population or even like downtown Pittsburgh population of like a hundred thousand or so or more it's like we got twenty thousand people and we have more crime than bigger cities and violence heavy violence here Pittsburgh is situated on Three Rivers the Monongahela Yakagany and the Ohio River and a lot of the times you'll see that people floated down the river from Pittsburgh and ended up Ohio Kentucky down the Mississippi River like crazy sure there are areas you don't go to just like anywhere in the world if you're coming here to America I'm not going to tell you to go to Kensington Philadelphia not going to tell you to go to oblock Chicago or San Francisco California no stay away from those areas

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

@steelcitytv4213 thanks for sharing. Yes you're absolutely right. I definitely don't think "safe" when I think of the US. Thanks for the info too. Very informative 👏

That Guy on the 2nd interview. I am sure he's a Dog lover. I feel for the Guy and I appreciate his concern and I feel sad for my policymakers..

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

I agree

Good job sir 👏 👍 👌

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Been about 10 times to Manila area and Boracay a few times obviously u need to use common sense like one of ur interviews said 😊 don't walk down unlit st at night on ur own etc but that's the same all over the world 😮 main thing in Philippines I found was st kids pickpocket 😢 but other than that respect their ways as ur a visitor 😊

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

👏👏👏 I couldn't agree more. Well said !

Well I've been there 7 times over 25 years. I would say "relatively" would fit well. I would lean on it more that personal belongings may not be so safe maybe rather than physically. My perspective, coming from Iceland, I live in the safest country in the world, or 2nd safest. But things have changed just slightly here, and the population is just about to cross 400,000 people. In 1970 it was just 200 k. 😄

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

If you're still alive it is safe but if you're dead it's not but you're still alive so it is safe.

It's More fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Celebrate 🎉4 Months of Christmas. 🎄😊 ♥️. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

Safer than most western countries!

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

No it’s not 🤣 the murder rate in the Philippines is higher than any European country

When I first got to the Philippines over 5 years ago I was in Cebu city and as is my habit, I started exploring. I was walking around the different neighborhoods around Lahug, apas, I.T. park etc. I even had Filipinos telling me that I shouldn't be walking around at night but honestly I never even had one moment where I felt in danger. I absolutely love it here, the people, the culture (some of) the foods. The point the gentleman from Honduras made about the quality of meat is on point but I eat imported U.S. beef mostly so it's all good. Plus I don't have an aversion to pork and there is always good lechon baboy and lechon manok!

Nice, varied observations from ppl but the last guy talking about meats...I'm chewing on an Australian steak while watching and it tastes awesome lol

Random question. How is the weather there in July/Aug? I know it's rainy season. It's it every day? Does it rain for a bit and then stop? Like in Florida. I'm planning to move there. Either mid June 2024 or I can wait until Sept 2024. Kinda don't want to wait. As my plan is to rent am airbnb for 2 months while looking for a place. But if it's raining all the time, coukd be a hassle.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

From my experience it's humid and it's cloudy most days. Rains usually between 2pm to 6pm at some point for 1-3 hours Of course it's just an overall assessment of my city, Cebu city

Philippines is just like any other country in the world. Beautiful islands, nice people, nice malls, nice towns, nice provinces, nice cities paired with corruption, poverty, low wages, scams, frauds, thieves, gangs, bad politics, etc. The rich steals from the poor, how do you think the rich stays rich, right? Every country has dangerous places and areas of course, you have to do research and ask people around where is safe to stay. If you're a drinker and like night life then be cautious, as a foreigner even though you're not a troublemaker trouble can find you just round the corner if you're not careful enough. Thank God I don't have that issue as I personally don't smoke and drink drink so I avoid those places far away. This type of video is very generic, the Philippines has thousands of islands and a population of about 100 million people, asking 5 or 6 people in a vlog about these questions won't give you the full picture just a very thin generic view. Girls just as much dangerous as guys and sometimes they work together to use you or scam you so you have to be vigilant and careful. However the general consensus about the Filipino people being friendly is true indeed but then again don't think every single people you meet on the street are friendly. Most people yes and most people not, it's just the way it is. If you can find a good Filipino girl - which is not impossible but again be vigilant and careful - who loves you for who you are and takes care of you and looks after your "money" , & has good family too who loves and respects you, those type of girls are gold and worth settling down with.

It's safe to swim in the ocean....there's no shark...because shark afraid to human in the Philippines....

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Haha nice

@ivyaggabao6008

11 ай бұрын

No case of shark attack in the Philippines

❤❤❤ welcome to philippines.mabuhay!😅🎉

5:38 THIS GENTLEMAN FROM UK IS ABSOLUTELY BANG ON!!! 😂😂😂😂

I LOVE MY COUNTRY THE PHILIPPINES. NO MATTER WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY ❤❤❤

@ 11:06 Yul Brynner in the house.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Haha

Thank you for living with us

I agree what the guy said at 5:23

Just like anywhere else on this planet, Criminals,murderous crooks and thieves,drug addicts,sex offenders exist.And Philippines is no exemption.. However, generally speaking we Filipinos for some weird reason look up to foreigners, thanks to 300 years as subjects under Spanish colonization..Be honest and nice and you will have a blast here..On a side note,if youre not used to traffic forget our major cities..Its hell here! Go to the islands..

a lot of major American cities like LA, New York etc. also have a lot homeless people who sleeps in sidewalks some even put up tents....there are some people asking for a change in the streets, also mass shooting n Asian hate

Thanks!

respect all the foriegner.

Alex, had you try tondo - happy land?😊

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

I have not. I don't know what that is

@TheOnlyTruthTalker

11 ай бұрын

@@Livingabroadalexit’s where most of the local population live

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

@TheOnlyTruthTalker nah I haven't. I'll see what it is

Im a Filipino and Whenever I go back there Just be cautious on your Belongings ...

to be frank, the answer to that last dude's question (expat living in the Philippines) is yes. he specified scammers and pickpockets and things like that. generally if you keep your wits about you and don't walk around like the Philippines is some crime free island then you will mostly be fine but if not then you will be susceptible to scammers (ESPECIALLY the taxi drivers near the airports when you come in or almost any main tourist attraction/hub). just try to stay away from areas that look sketchy but again you just have to have street smarts in those instances and be able to read people who come up to you asking for things or if you need a ride somewhere, things like that. even Filipinos themselves will tell you they don't trust their own people when it comes to scamming. they can be very creative to get money out of you. remember that it is a 3rd world country. 😅

good job bro 👍

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Sidewalk in philippines very dangerous to walk.,

Most countries are a mixed bag. Some parts of the Philippines can be unsafe. I don't like the animal welfare due to neglect and dogs are mostly not trained/trained well and the somewhat conservative culture despite the increase of liberalism amongst the youth and those who are disillusioned with Philippine society.

Manila or rather the Philippines is a safe place for tourists....Rome, Italy have many pickpockets

I been to cebu area "visaya 10 times yes its generally safe however pickpocket or overcharging isn't uncommon if u travel without local crime can happen anywhere but It's been mostly fun. Warm humid different traffic/transport public guard security is much but it's a beautiful place though 🏖🐓🌏

Yes by the grace of God even if Philippines not perfect but not so much dangerous.

Philippines is categorized as a dangerous country for tourists but they don't do mass shooting here instead a few cases of thief that are common to individual, and if you want to be safe stay home when it gets dark, that's how simple when it comes to crime.

All countries dengerous amaw 😂haha 😂haha 🎭

In slum areas, there may be some problem.

Pretty cool country I could say anyone would feel home.❤

I’m not sure of why some people think that Philippines (my country) is dangerous?

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

Due to past presidential decision, religious turmoil, political tension, high death due lack of safety standards, natural disasters, and poverty, not to mention western media portrait of certain areas of the world. This video highlights the opposite. It promotes Philippines as a safe place to visit.

WHAT IS THIS QUESTION??? 😂 WHEREVER YOU GO IN THE WORLD THERE IS DANGER SO USE COMMON SENSE. OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE GANGS AND DRUGS, GUNS...Lol...😂😂😂😂

🤞✌️🤞... 🦸🏼‍♀️

i was in the philippines 5 years ago. and the people were calling me tom cruise

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❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

Locals here know if your survive 9 out of 10 aren’t coming to court and cases here can be dragged out 10-15 years or longer Ive known of murder cases thats were dragged out until the senior victim died 😮 FACTS

@David_in_Michigan

11 ай бұрын

And suspects sit in prison until the trail…

@gangstagummybear3432

11 ай бұрын

lol

@baronvonlimbourgh1716

9 ай бұрын

Dragged out until the murder victim died..........?

I found it very dangerous and the value of life is not very high there

Mindanao seems more dangerous place

Hes looks 25 and she looks 45

Hindi .

They hire security guards to guard 7-11 stores with big guns, and you are telling me the Philippines is safe 😂 , what a joke

@josephcada8888

2 ай бұрын

Here in US, gun violence in schools and yeah we’re safe!ugh 😣 you’re a moron!

The crime rate is very high. The intentional homicide rate is at 6.46 per 100k population which is the highest in South East Asia. If you plan to visit South East Asia, Philippines is the place where the chances are the highest to be murdered.

@itsanewday5565

11 ай бұрын

Now do Memphis or St Louis. Then tell me how safe this is after you see that

Food preference is very subjective. A food adventurer is a plus if visiting Philippines.

Just listen to other exacts' channels, they have a different story about safety. A couple of tourists cannot give a close picture of what's going on over there.

@Livingabroadalex

11 ай бұрын

True. Everyone has a different experience. I guess it depends on the type of activities one is evolved on or the people that they surround themselves with.