a FEW words about life in the Philippines

You're welcome to let us know your questions / curiosities. We'll do our best.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• mybigbearron
• philippines
• cubao
• quezon_city
• manila

[1jedimonk1]

hey big bear, how do you find the relationship between the Christians and Muslims in the Phillipines? im new to your vids, gonna c/o your channel right now, but good job

[mybigbearron]

Honestly, I've spent most of my time in Luzon, and I can't say that I've witnessed anything that would enlighten me about it all. At various ports in the West Visayans regions I saw government signs prohibiting pork products, but that's as close to the dividing line as I've been, and it really didn't give me much with which to answer your question. 

I'm glad you've enjoyed your rides!

[bossfeer07]

what part of the philippines are you in? i been ther 2 times so far

[mybigbearron]

I was in Cubao when I made and posted this video.

[macktheknife888]

What is the banking system like in the philippines, and can i open an account in the philippines? With so many people out of work, there must be a lot of crime. Is it safe for a foreigner, and have you ever been mugged, or beaten up in the philippines? I am from Great Britain.

[mybigbearron]

Only legal residents can open banks accts. I've never been mugged, robbed, nor beaten up in the Philippines. Common sense has served me well, and I've many friends who look out after me.

All the best to you.

[xbLaCkgOrEx]

thank you for making an effort in promoting our country!god bless you!

[PLISKEN12]

its probably only 1 percent spanish

[billboardnumber1]

Spanish Rule: 1521 - June 1898

American Rule: June 1898 - July 4th, 1946

[ahool69]

spain conquer the philippines for 325 years and the americans occupy the P.I for 77 years. how i know this cause my family told me. i am an american/filipino.

[MrStuporfly]

I also would advise visitors to the Philippines to go to the Tagaytay Highlands. The view of Lake Taal and the volcano is very beautiful. There are a lot of nice shops in town and some very good bakeries. Be prepared for the malls to be very large in Manila, especially the Mall of Asia. Also, go to Baguio City if you can. It's in the mountains and the weather is a lot cooler.

[MrStuporfly]

I stayed at the Shangri La resort in Cebu. If you can afford it, I definitely would tell you to stay there. It's a 5 star resort with tons of great restaurants and a nice beach and swimming pools

[supermsbuttercup]

@CharlesNauck didn't see your other post while writing my reply earlier. may i ask what you want to study? is it for a degree course or just short courses? if you want to finish early then might consider schools offering courses on a tri-semestral mode. i believe you wont have a prob looking for a city not too close nor too far from manila. try looking at the cavite or laguna areas (southern area). nice places and not too expensive. hope that helped.

[supermsbuttercup]

@CharlesNauck sounds like you have it worked out already. have you picked out a school already? usually, classes here start every june for the 1st sem and nov. for the 2nd sem. might as well choose the school earlier so you could make arrangements. glad you have a friend who might go with you. best of luck to you both and hope you find yourself a lovely wife :)

[skrud151]

@salG0217 sakto ka brad!! mabuhay ka!!

[CharlesNauck]

@supermsbuttercup

Oh i have a buddy that looked into my plan and got extremely excited and wants to do the same so i may have a co-owner depending on whether or not he follows through. But no wife or kids... I figured i get them in the RP.

[CharlesNauck]

@supermsbuttercup

I understand that. I am looking more for a range. I was thinking of starting off in Manila because of the University of Manila (which seems like a very good secular school). My GI bill will give me about 1400 a month for 36-48 months. After i finished i planned to move to a sleepy city close enough to fun but far away from expensive cities. I would be happy with a small bar/home as my source of income. If it was much bigger i would rent out.

[supermsbuttercup]

@CharlesNauck that would depend on what school you want to go to and where in particular you want to stay. do you plan to stay within or outside metro manila? are you going alone or are you bringing your family with you? just some questions you need to consider. standard of living within metro manila is more expensive compared with that of the provinces. oh well, bet you know that already. good luck to you :)