I’ve never watched his content because it’s always been focused on how the Philippines is this perfect paradise without really showing a balance of the negatives (although that’s changed recently)

But he seems to have really gone downhill lately. His dad was allegedly scammed out of ~$1 million USD and is now looking for a Filipino job, he posted about being beat up by a security guard without providing a lot of context, and now his girlfriend has left him and he’s demanding money back from her and humiliating her online by posting about how her private parts smell (the audio attached to the story). From the girl’s post, it sounds like he was the reason she abruptly left.

Of course none of us can say for certain what happened, but I’m starting to get weird vibes from this guy.

Lastly, I’m not a lawyer, but this is a good reminder for us foreigners that we need to be careful about what we post online while in the Philippines. The cyberlibel laws here (RA 10175) are stricter than what we may be used to.

I've been reading some posts lately here in This sub and honestly it's quite funny how expats can get delusional with their expectations and entitlement. Like the Philippines is an actual nation with its own problems just like their own. Did expect a developing nation to have first world level of accommodations and complain about it being different. It's a different country mate what did you expect a free sex fest where your currency decides what happens with cheaper accommodations nope. It's an actual nation struggling with its own problems both good and bad.

And before you go here just to complain do your research and it will save you a lot of time and money. Instead of going to Reddit and complaining.

I’m an American, happily married to a Filipina for nearly 14 years, and we’ve lived in the Philippines for four.
When I happen to share an elevator or have some other brief encounter with another American man here, we rarely speak. And I mean rarely. Even when we seem to recognize each other as fellow Americans, there’s often barely any eye contact.

Have other Americans here noticed this?

I ask because when my wife and I are in the US, especially San Francisco, her encounters with fellow Filipinos can go quite differently. Once someone recognizes her as Filipino, they’re perfectly comfortable getting right into her business:

Are you Filipino?
Is this your husband?
Where do you live?
How many children do y’all have?
How long have you been married?
Where do you work?
What are your plans while you’re here?
And the list goes on.

Meanwhile, back on the elevator with my fellow American…

Crickets.🦗

I’m curious about the difference. Is it cultural? A preference for privacy? Something about Americans living abroad? Or is my experience different from yours?

What have you noticed, and why do you think it happens? TIA!

AMERICAN FACING TRAFFICKING, RAPE RAPS

LOOK: A 59-year-old American national, who is a retired investor, is facing several criminal charges, including human trafficking, rape, illegal detention, and drug possession.

This was after a 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly held for sexual exploitation, and 8 other women were rescued by the police inside the American's rented condominium unit in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City, on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Police said they would file the cases against the American today, October 15.

Going back to the states after this one

I miss bread in France so curious to see if there’s a boulangerie in the metro that sells something close!

What's your favorite hotel that you've stayed at in the Philippines and why?

For me it's the Conrad. There are nicer hotels but Conrad has the whole package the with the location in all. When I'm there purely for business Discovery Primera in Makati

Ding dong bookie, ding doooonnng!

​We were so tired from shopping yesterday and didn't know where to eat in greenhills. decided to try this place out and the beef marinade is actually really good.

​Instead of spending so much on one big dish for the family, getting korean style bbq with all the free banchan here felt way more worth it for us. the meats are seasoned perfectly. just sharing in case you need a spot that can fit a big group!👍

All the blame cannot be placed on the government. Filipino pride and their toxic culture of being entitled to other peoples money, heavy gossip culture, and forget any honest work being done it seems in any deal or arrangement they haven’t won if they don’t get one over on the other party. Even if they are being treated fairly.

I mean it seems to me the friendly veneer wears off and I see the rot underneath. The country is stuck in the 1950’s because of the citizens toxic ways. You shouldn’t trust anyone here as a foreigner. Am I generalizing too much? I have seen some very dishonest things happening firsthand.

I heard that '80s song today on the internet radio and I thought, yeah, my future is bright too.

And before you think I'm too cool, I actually had eye surgery on both eyes about 25 years ago and since then I've been super sensitive to light and can't really drive at night. Actually when I was back home it was even worse with all of that snow on the ground so I'm happy to be here.

Either way, let's enjoy where we are.

Hi so PLDT is asking me to sign for 3 years, are there other better options for home service?

Foreigner on tourist visa with ACR. So after posting this query, I was encouraged by how simple it seemed to register a PH phone number. I purchased a SMART prepaid SIM from a convenience store, inserted my SIM, then went into the SIM registration link: https://simreg.smart.com.ph/

After verifying my number, I selected my nationality (which isn't PH), and selected non-tourist visa in order to get a permanent number, as someone mentioned doing in my previous query. This then only gave the option to take a photo of my passport using my phone camera (no option to upload existing photo). I tried taking a photo of my passport about 40 times but kept seeing an error saying the photo couldn't be accepted, even though the visibility was good and photo was clear! Tried taking a photo of my ACR, then got another error message saying something like 'wrong type of ID'.

To get around this, I tried changing my nationality to Philippines, which then gave me me many more different ID options including 'other ID', which I selected, after that I was able to upload an existing photo of my ACR and complete registration. Not to my surprise, after this, I received a text saying additional verification was required, and when I called Smart support, they said I had to go into a store to finish the registration. No doubt due to submitting a ACR after saying I was a Filipino.

Admin stuff is never easy in the Philippines is it? What would you recommend I do?

• Go into a Smart store with my ID, clarify what happened and change my nationality to the correct one and complete registration (Risk: they may check for my tourist visa status, and only give me a temporary number that needs to be extended manually with every visa extention I get. Not the end of the world, but a hassle if this happens, and not what I was looking for)
• Go to the airport, ask if they can set me up with a new number that doesn't need manual extension. Some have said this is possible, and I'm not far from the airport. It's more expensive but I don't mind that. (Risk: could my outstanding SIM registration with Smart trigger any additional checks or cause issues, if another SIM is attempted to be registered under my name?)
• Or should I do something else?

Hi everyone! We are looking for foreign students who are currently studying or have previously studied in the Philippines to participate in our final project.

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Hi everyone! I'm a 44-year-old digital nomad, currently spending some time in Manila, and I'm looking to connect with people in the local poly community.

I'm bi, male, open-minded, and interested in getting to know people, making friends, and hopefully finding a sense of community. I'm open to connections developing naturally, whether that's friendship, something romantic, or something else. I have been non hierarchical poly for most of my adult life (and teens)

I'm also kinky, though I'm just as interested in the social side of things. Have been to a couple of munches. If there are any regular meetups, gatherings, or groups you'd recommend, I'd really appreciate hearing about them.

Thanks, and nice to meet you all!

I love dict! I really do. Even when it's small and barely reaches, most of the time that's all i really need. Anytime I go out into the provinces, i can't get enough dict. Like when I need to stop in Tacloban, there's really good dict to connect with outside city hall. Where I'm staying right now, the wifi isn't working and i don't need it. There's dict outside for me to connect with, i don't know where it's coming from but i'm putting it to use. That's what I love most about dict, you never know where you'll find it. I don't need load drama, forget that headache. Sometimes all you need out there is a little dict wifi to get through the day and right now it's a big help.

I prepare now the next 30 gift packs!

I just saw on the news that President Trump will be in MM next month for ASEAN Summit. November 16-18.

I was curious as to where the Summit takes place….and where would Trump stay.

Confirmed ASEAN Summit facilities:

1. Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
   
2. Coconut Palace.

Both facilities are located in Pasay City.

Of note is the Coconut Palace which underwent extensive rehabilitation and was just reopened in August 2026. The Coconut Palace looks uniquely Philippines 🇵🇭….which it should be.

Last time President Trump stayed in Manila…he was at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. That property is now closed…so Trump will be staying elsewhere.

I attached PICC pic and Coconut Palace pic.

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I Watch Expats Lose Their Homes Every Day. Here is exactly how.

I cut the chase short, and the result is you basically can't buy land, and the trick you do will probably not work.

In the end the house goes to your Filipina and her family

If you are fine with that, your house will go to your Filipina family, so why not buy land and build a house haha

Its so funny when you see non whites in the united states who oppose birthright citizenship. Just self deport broskis.