Mikes Philippines Retirement
Mike from is a U.S. expat who moved to the Philippines later in life around age 70 and documents his experiences, challenges, and reflections on his YouTube channel.
His content is candid and often provocative, focusing on the realities of retiring abroad, dating, healthcare, financial planning, and cultural differences.
He shares personal stories, cautionary tales, and advice for older men considering a move to the Philippines.
While Mike doesn’t disclose much about his full background, his videos suggest he’s lived in places like Dumaguete and has faced both romantic and medical ups and downs. His tone is direct, sometimes humorous, and often critical of unrealistic expectations expats may have.
He also collaborates occasionally with other creators like Paul from Old Dog New Tricks.
The creator behind My Big Fat Filipino Life (also known as Family in the Philippines) has released multiple videos directly addressing Mike, including:
“My Fallout And Feud With Mike’s Philippine Retirement Has Lasted For Three Years” This video outlines a long-standing personal and ideological conflict, suggesting deep resentment and unresolved tension.
“Mike’s Philippine Disaster and Paul World Zoom: The West Doesn’t Always Send Their Best” A broader critique of expat YouTubers, including Mike, framed as part of a problematic trend of Westerners misrepresenting life in the Philippines
UPDATE
We believe that the ongoing fued has now escalated to legal status with Mike reporting on Facebook that he has now been to the Cyber Crime unit and engaged legal represention.
Maybe this is why the videos linked here have been taken down?
UPDATE
We believe that the ongoing fued has now escalated to legal status with Mike reporting on Facebook that he has now been to the Cyber Crime unit and engaged legal represention.
Maybe this is why the videos linked here have been taken down?
Another YouTuber has made this video about it
Here are a few videos about this Vlogger, While not giving any evidence of wrongdoing, it does point out how they are controversial
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