We appreciate your leadership in trying to improve quality of life for this family … But 1. Get yourself some eye protection 2. Work out with PAPA what he feels comfortable with … Its not worth doing all this work and he feels uncomfortable … You mentioned you got the “boot” or was told to stand down … You just don’t want to alienate yourself from the situation by donating more and more and he is not happy …
Derek did a decent job but I think Papa wanted to do a better job. You can see how he notched the plywood around the ceiling rafter. He may have wanted to frame it out more prior to hanging the plywood too. He may even take it all down, update the framing and then reinstall. We dont know what is going on in Papa’s mind. Nice of you Derek but I would have just paid for the material and labor I am sure they can do a better job than us.
You are correct about paying for labor, Wesna. We could’ve created a job for the day. But papa did give me instructions before leaving to work during the day and I did what he requested. I would have done it very differently back in the states, but in the Philippines, things are more practical. Papa will not remove anything and was very happy and grateful. We will just add the 2×4 beams in the exterior to close up those seams. THAT… we will hire labor as I fear heights and too heavy to climb on them tin roofs😁
@Q Adventures Do they sell plastic sheets to insulate the outside from the rain? Maybe foam sheets at the least, not sure if they got all the stuff you can normally pick up at Home Depot lol but worth a shot
I can donate for her family to you via crypto. I won’t use Paypal because of it’s crack down on free speech. $2100 fine every time you say something they don’t like in their terms of service.
Wow!!! I appreciate your generosity but I don’t have a crypto account. Only zelle and cashapp. Feel free to reach out to my via any contact method listed on my “about” page
Loved to join you on a project on my visit later this year. My stamina might only last one hour ( depending on the amount of beers), but I’d be more than happy to pay one of the locals to be my proxy 🙏.
What barangay are you in?
Would love to get the physical help. Beer will give you stamina. The locals are always willing to help but I had something to prove with this one. We were in barangay Labogon of mandaue cebu. But we go here and there to help with whatever we can and also depends on how receptive the locals are. Sometimes, they don’t welcome the help coz it creates jealousy with neighbors amongst other reasons.
It’s engineered wood and too fragile. I have to respect the patriarch’s wishes and not try to build them a mcmansion. Just practical improvements. I am more focused on sponsoring Marilyn’s college education and relieve her father of that financial obligation
@Q Adventures I understand, do what you can. I fear enclosing the upper room will make it unbearably hot, but choices have to be made and protection from rain may be more important.
Precisely Tim. I am more invested in Merilyn’s education. The house is built with cheap materials to solve a temporary problem as they don’t own the land the house sit on top of and the next typhoon will tear up the community even if the materials are better at double the cost. (As I understand it). I don’t want to tlbe the ignorant foreigner that comes in and try to change the rules. I am more interested in a long term solution. I have made the offer of mentoring Merilyn and sponsor her trade school or college as I did with Eric. I think that is a better solution
Every little improvement goes a long way in the Philippines, I’m sure the family is very grateful and you are going to make some good lifetime friends I bet.
Subscribed btw. I like these channels, it’s real and raw. Channels like MrBeast are honestly helping the wrong people for the most part, and its ultimately about just ego and not even helping people with just focusing on views.
I know of MrBeast’s name but never tuned in. For me, however, solving world hunger is a noble cause but I am only 1 man and KNOW for a fact it’s an impossible task. I like to see through my work despite age or whatever else. So far… Eric and Merilyn will have my support and sponsorship for college if that is what they want to pursue.
A great way viewers can help and just do not have time to watch all your content is to play your videos in auto. Ive done that for other vloggers, I start it in auto and I can walk away. There are times I have done that on an extra device so I can watch other content at the same time.
Also, Im sure already know this but I recommend screws if available for what youre doing.
Once over there I would love to help with projects like this.
All great points Timmy. I brought my power drill with me thinking we will use screws. But I have to respect the patriarchs wishes and directions. It’s not my place to criticize.
You look me up when you come to Cebu, Timmy. I would love to spearhead large projects as my channel grows and finances are better
Wiring money bank to bank costs $55.00. PayPal is the way to go, but they cancelled mine.
I figured that spot was where the cat peed on the floor.
Who brings tools to the Phils??????
Shouldn’t the plywood go on the outside so the rain doesn’t drain into the inside? Once the plywood gets wet, it will likely delaminate. Well, better than nothing.
What happened to Luchelle? Didn’t see vid how you met these girls.
Just about to ask where a window would go.
Luchelle and Marilyn are cousins and neighbors. My gf, Ai, lived in this neighborhood in her younger years and family friends with luchelle and Marilyn. I bought these tools in the phils for my personal use and I did what the father asked of me. I am not to go against his wishes
Most these folks build on lands that are not theirs. So going cheap is the habit of most these folks. Also natural disasters will take these types of homes away easily. So building cheap means rebuilding cheap
Yes, they make furniture there with the nail guns but the hose didn’t reach upstairs and I didn’t want to be the spoiled foreigner to take their tools, stop their earnings for a little convenience
Hi, great to see you helping these wonderful Filipino people. By closing in the walls, could make it very hot. Unless you are able to fit a few windows. Kiwi
Yes. We are finishing it up this weekend with 2 windows and plywood ceiling to block some of that heat from tin roof. We were able to get enough donations to hire labor for the day and a proper ladder also
Thank you for the encouragement. More coming as I am part of the community also. It’s difficult to live a certain standard and see your neighbors in need
@Q Adventures just provide paper trail. Western Union and receipts for materials and you should be good. I’m moving in short time nyc to pH. Would be great communication more. I’ll be in Davao area with my girl she finishes up university
@Q Adventures I understand, but if there’s a better way, why not do that? Can you get cordless drill/driver and electric saw there? That would save a lot of time. Seems they only know one way, but could learn the “West” knows our shit!
You should of gotten exterior grade siding or thoroughly painted those sheets and installed it on the exterior of the frame. You’ve created a shortened lifespan with that shoddy workmanship.
The complexity of the local ways are difficult to understand. Many times, it’s against logic. But they, nevertheless, have very valid reasons. I was there to help solve an immediate problem according to the patriarch’s wishes. I know there are better ways but made a choice not to impose my ways on them
Great job, i wish to be there n help u wiyh all that grest labor u doing for that family, the universe will duplicate all the good things u doing for that people❤🙏💙😇
Thank you Victor. I did that to demonstrate a point. The point I wanted to drive was that I am not some random cyber hobo that just give away subscriber generosities for content and leave the locals to fend for themselves., I am here to put in work and resources in myself. It takes a community
@Q Adventures love it, believe me i really wish yo b there n do some like that for people, special for the one i been help for long time but i hope people like u can do some for them too because u get help from suscribers, n in my case its just me, but i do what i can for them, she is from cebu, but i prefer to talk more in a private way if u dont mind, in order to see what we can do, n ofcourse to help u with others as well, filipino people are the most amazing people i ever knew, its hard for me to see how hard life the having😥😥
@Q Adventures as i have a lor of knowledge in construction n engeeniering i know i can even teach them to learn how to make a better improvements on their own homes
you pronounce contribute funny. i thought you were from the Los Angeles California part of the US. Contribute should be pronounced Con and Tribute or Con Tribution contribution i think you said it correctly one time
One way to keep the boards from vibrating while nailing the plywood is… Hold another hammer or rock on the other side behind the nail you are driving. It will absorb the vibration, and help the nail to drive faster. Likely you will need a second person on the outside to do this. Also, you would have to set up some way to be outside and not fall through the roof of the other building.
I hear you. But I was following instructions from the patriarch and he had valid reasons for his purpose. I am the guest at the end of the day and didn’t want to impose
Western Union is the way to send money to Philippines from any where in the world within one minute the money can be collected by the receiver in Western Union agents that are every where in Philippines with the reference number and 2 forms of ID. Two American dollars or just over is the fee charged to send small or very large amounts of money Ive used this method without fail using a Western Union App on my phone for over 6 years every fortnight. Keep up your good work of helping people in need.
May God bless you for all that you do for the less fortunate there , although they lead very simple lives Americans and the rest of the World can learn by how humble and friendly these people are
You need at least 6 windows so they get fresh air & daylight, wooden windows that any local carpenter can make
for them very cheap 3’x3′ with hinges and a latch that swing inward nothing fancy (of course not glass windows).
Those people will suffocate if you dont have enough windows the place will feel like an oven. Labor there is very
cheap, my advice to you is to hire a local carpenter who you could pay 500-800p per day and go with them to buy
the material. A carpenter’s salary is 15kp per month (500p/day).
@Q Adventures He he, I’m the opposite: degree in mechanical engineering and working metals all my life. Have most of the classic metal working machines, solid metal and sheet and know how to operate them as well as welding, polishing…..
I’m planning to visit Ph and wondering If I could teach what I know.
I spent a good numbers of years as a contractor in The U.S. and I’m pretty skilled in just about all the trades, so I might do some “Charity work” when
I get to Davao City 4/2024…
@Andrej Premk you can… I have a subscriber who is a machinist. He’s planning on a move here to teach cnc machines. But he also will follow up with job placements and application of skills taught
@Q Adventures, I want to help. I live in boring England. But I lived in South America, Uruguay. Building ecological housing. Lifetime. Really nice Cool😎Houses. Hot outside, cool inside with no AC. I sent a message/Fk😉. Leo !! I’ve got Makita tools.
The patriarch got that handled. Gave them enough money for supplies and hired help. 90% of it is done already. Look at the update https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeNb90PNU4
So nice of you to help as I am a Mechanical Contractor that also has a Corporate Maintenance background and I’m retiring to the Philippines and hope I can do some of the things your doing and help some families out as most don’t have the money or skills to do some of the maintenance and improvements.
Wow, I’d love to live over there for a while and to be able to do little projects like this where so little effort makes such a big difference to these nice people..
Maybe put some reflective material or insulation on the ceiling after the walls get enclosed there won’t be the breeze flowing through and that tin roof will generate alot of heat
Thank you for helping this family building and constructing the walls and improvement for the house. We Filipinos also contribute to help the Country of Vietnam by sending our Engineers and troops to Vietnam during the conflict, also accepting and allowing the Vietnamese Boat people or refugees to our Country during those era!
Yes. My family and I were in Bataan refugee camp for 6 months back in 1986. The locals there had every opportunity to take advantage of us but they did the exact opposite and helped us. Always teaching us the mountain ways, giving my parents and outer community fair currency exchange rates, etc. That’s 1 of many reasons I am here now. Philippines has a special place in my heart and I am rearing typing this last sentence
This is just Amazing…Top Quality work for free…I noticed that the skilled labor in the Philippines is really lacking. I see expats building a house and have trouble filling skilled labor and workers who can do top quality work.
I feel and it’s my observation and opinion… that it’s the CUSTOMERS that always want to haggle for lower price that leads to inferior materials and workmanship. I personally know of a few expats that wanted to ensure the ingrity of their dwelling so they purchase their own materials and paid higher labor for skilled workers over day laborers
I can see such a good business idea of starting a construction school in the Philippines teaching different skill set from Electrical.. Carpentry… Plumbing…and branching out into Construction business building cheaper and faster made homes…
1st step is to watch my contents to help with YouTube algorithm. Thank you for doing that. Secondly… anytime you want to stop by to contribute in any way, it’s always welcome
Spreading your channel here to my friends and family in the states. My visit there in Salong was life changing for me. Your videos are bringing me back. ❤️ The Philippines and especially the people
Since you been here, you understand these communities are at constant risk of having to pick up and go at any instant. Or the next disaster will level the entire barrangay. So they are staying practical in their own terms and I couldn’t impose on them
@Q Adventures yes I do realize that it’s wide spread not just in one area here in the Philippines it’s better to build with brick and concrete cheaper lasts longer that coconut wood is crap and the plywood here is laughable made in china should bring tool over here and start helping I’m game but am raising my family here also wife and 3 children and a brother in-law I take care of I’m on luzan
I don’t have anything lined up, but I imagine so. I don’t usually plan these things. They come up spontaneously. Some individuals I come across that I want to extend a hand, but sometimes they refuse. There are many other circumstances that may also play out. The bottom line for me is to help people who are motivated to be self sufficient
my skill in philippines have, you can build good concrete and brick house same size than this video have less than 4000 $ small house can build about 2000 $ i has build 4 house in philippines and 6 house in thailand.
It’s soooo obvious that NO ONE there knows anything about building a wall….HA HA HA HA!!! The up right studs are in the wrong place. The OUTSIDE should be done FIRST…The beams holding the roof up are totally UNSUPPORTED the right way…..ALL the wood that’s exposed to the OUTSIDE is going to ROT very quickly in the tropical climate…. It’s a shame because this is what I want to do when I get to the Philippines. To honestly help out as much as I can for others.. BUT do it the right way……
Maybe they should of bought the corrugated tin panels instead of the plywood. Since the tin would protect the studs and act as the exterior wall. Those plywood could of been used to divide the rooms already underneath the roof. But not to act as an interior wall from the outside wall, if there isn’t an outside exterior wall. Buy the corrugated tin next time. Probably a lot less than plywood.
@Q Adventures 2 Quick questions:
What’s this I hear about how it’s illegal to give money to Filipinos?
And may I have your permission to contribute in order to provide water/weather-proofing paint for their home?
Because I can’t see those stairs lasting too long without it.
Or is that too expensive of an endeavor?
I know that there’s a S&R, sort of like Home Depot, but…
Do they have an Amazon out there?
If so, then may you create an Amazon Wishlist for us viewers to help by buying construction supplies, tools and household materials that way please?
Also, in the next rehabilitation / renovation video, may you give us a price breakdown of what is the costs for the project and what it would cost for future projects please?
I feel the more we understand about the home building process, the easier we’ll feel about contributions.
I understand suggestions and all are very effective suggestions, Maige. However, there are a few flaws…
1) Amazon does deliver in the Philippines, but not to places like these as they are in small alleys that are connected to other small alleys. Only accessible by scooter or on foot. Local suppliers that it figured out.
2) I brought my power tools, but what was purchased does not apply to my tools.
3) purchasing in volume requires storage. I don’t have a specific area of focus. I go all over from island to island and when I identity someone that has potential to be independent, that is when I get involved. Behind the scenes, there are many others who are only interested in monetary assistance without specific plans. I tend to shy away from stuff like that. As you see from my videos, all those I have been involved with has potential and I am still active in their lives
It’s a great idea if you have uour own property sitting on your own land. Most these neighborhoods are “squatter communities” and they are in the mindset of pick up and go at any moment
I know. I did exactly what the patriarch asked of me with the supplies he purchased. He had logical reasons and I wasn’t about to impose on him “this is how we do it in the west”. I didn’t even get to use my power tools that I brought
i suggest that once those corners get covered. the curtains could be better installed. not saying curtain installing is easy. painting the roof would protect it? varnish protects the wood. don t leave wood unprotected, or else it will be like the roof soon, plastic window/ glass window. no windows, those nice curtains are enough for a moment
@Q Adventures outside cladding (metal sheet) will protect the plywood more. from rain/typhoons, flywood for roof too because it insulates from terrible Rain noise. any wall paint applied with a roller will protect the wood too. inside and outside. there is some paint against rust. uninsulated nails în the metal roof= stupid idea, it needs to be folded
I understand exactly what you are talking about as I have flipped homes in san antonio during the 2 yrs of covid. However, in these neighborhoods of the Philippines, things are done very specific for very logical reasons. I brought my power tools that I didn’t even get to use. I also didn’t want to behave like an elitist and impose my will on them. I just wanted to solve an immediate problem for the 2 youngsters
@Q Adventures if it is immediate fix it will degrade în the next 2/3 years ….and then start again. a waterproof paint job would protect from out side rain and splashes. ( even on the inside some laquer would protect from spills and bloches and make the wood easily cleanable… even when it gets stained) paint jobs are time consuming. the windows have to have some frame first , to beginning with
That was so considerate of you and your friend to donate and put up some plywood;
but if one of the goals is to keep stray raindrops off of the wood floor, then in order to protect the stud wall spacers/supports, would it not have been more practical to put the plywood on the outside
(thereby protecting the studs, and deflecting the rain)? I think the rain might still drizzle down to the edge of the floor anyways this way. Also, maybe it would have been better for air circulation to just put up the first plywood sheets to 4 feet high: that would give them more privacy and rain-splash protection than what they had, and they would still have a view of the distant green trees. Interesting video. After you lit your cigarette, the father must have thought you were worn out, so then he took over the job!! Ha ha!
God bless you for helping these people, what im worried about the wood, has it been treated to be weatherproof, if not in a few years that wood is going to start rotting away, maybe in the future you can get a can of stain painted on the wood before you put it up.
@qadventures I see. I am going to the Philippines in August. I already have projects I will start and might hire workers to repair after last year’s typhoon at one house only. Possible to live there but one room has no roof, and the house need upgrading
Hii. Dose she has gcash?? N it great that your helping I been helping a lot of Philippines people and alot of my philipina friends from the Philippines
If i had some sort of income so I could survive in the Philippines this is what I would do. Live in the Philippines and help people. Im a builder and doing this sort of stuff to help filipino families would be so rewarding to me. Maybe I’ll win the lottery one day. Great job helping this family out
Wherever you are living, I am almost certain Philippines is cheaper. But I get it. 1st… be healthy with your finances before making life changing decisions
@Q Adventures I’m a US citizen born and raised but I’m living in New Zealand. Been here for 20 years. If I could make money in the Philippines I would definitely make the move.
Good job… you have a big heart and good intentions. I think the expression is “Jack of all trades… Master of none.” I always do the same thing for neighbors… It’s never gonna change even if I travel and live abroad, maybe the Philippines also. Good intentions should drive us every day🇨🇦
I send help to Ukraine. Because of the corruption there it works like this: I (and others) send money via Paypal to a guy and the money or goods are handed over in cash – always with a photo. Not to humiliate someone – but to establish trust – because a lot of help disappears there
I understand stuff like that happens more often than not. That’s why I don’t verbally ask. Only a link for voluntary donations for those who feels comfortable. I will continue to do what I do despite donations. Just with it, I am able to do more. I appreciate your support with your viewership
I send money to Philippines via Western Union all the time and with an ID anyone can get the money. I never had a problem getting my money to whom ever I send it to.
Yeah. Impossible task. I had to step on paper thin tin roofs to accomplish that. I would have caused more damages to the neighbors’ homes than what I can accomplish for Marylyn
Wow… This is what real poverty looks like. I’ve been to the Philippines twice and I tell people in the US that we don’t have real poverty. The people I tell that too don’t really understand what I mean. This captures a lot of it. I mean, I have a barn for animals with about the same construction as this. The poor people we have in the US, its because of drug problems, not actual poverty.
I’m from the Caribbean. Up till last Christmas (2022), I sent money to someone in the Phils. Papal account to Paypal account ,then the receinyg party in the Phils trasfered the funds to their Gcash account.
I did what the patriarch ordered. I couldn’t impose. There is zero room to put ladder outside or anything to step on (neighbors roofs were paper thin thin roofs).
Just give us the name and we can send it LBC or western union. I’m not comfortable sending a Utubers money . I send money to family all the time. I think you just like to control the money.
@Q Adventures that’s what I thought you skimmed cream off the top . And the town looks at you like the hero big shot. Mostly the Utubers are broke and need the money . And don’t tell me your already rich and don’t need it which is crap. Otherwise you would just do it out of your own pocket. Or give to local charity that’s licensed to do what you’re doing. But you just want to be a big shot probably it’s the highlight of your life.
Yes, but I am not about to oppose the patriarch and fall through the neighbors’ paper thin tin roofs. Things are done differently here and I couldn’t impose on them my western way🙏
Loving your content about the Philippines! It’s almost as exciting as my nights in Pattaya. You know, the parties there are just so “exciting” 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?
Sir I’m a new subscriber here from Canada. You are doing a great job with this project. I myself could not have made it look as good as you did. Power on kuya salamat sa great content
@briananderson3728 on Marilyn’s series, yes… we will wait until her family is appointed a new place and a group of experienced expats and myself will, hopefully, get the opportunity to put something together from scratch
I should have done many things differently, but that’s not how it works here. Shortly after I was done with this project, the family received eviction notice. So the cheapest and easiest way is the best way here, not the ways we are used to in the wes
I guess, you shouldn’t have done any work on the room until the father was there to direct the operation. You still upgraded the room, even if the father didn’t show his appreciation. That’s hard work using a hand saw, especially after being in the habit of using electric tools. The girl used that saw like a trooper.
Most these residents do not hold a valid ID, Dennis. They would have student ID’S and such, but not classified as valid like a government issued ID, driver’s license, passport, etc
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We appreciate your leadership in trying to improve quality of life for this family … But 1. Get yourself some eye protection 2. Work out with PAPA what he feels comfortable with … Its not worth doing all this work and he feels uncomfortable … You mentioned you got the “boot” or was told to stand down … You just don’t want to alienate yourself from the situation by donating more and more and he is not happy …
Oh no… I might have articulated that incorrectly. He’s grateful. I think he saw my exhaustion and relieved me is all
@Q Adventures OK … That makes sense …
Derek did a decent job but I think Papa wanted to do a better job. You can see how he notched the plywood around the ceiling rafter. He may have wanted to frame it out more prior to hanging the plywood too. He may even take it all down, update the framing and then reinstall. We dont know what is going on in Papa’s mind. Nice of you Derek but I would have just paid for the material and labor I am sure they can do a better job than us.
You are correct about paying for labor, Wesna. We could’ve created a job for the day. But papa did give me instructions before leaving to work during the day and I did what he requested. I would have done it very differently back in the states, but in the Philippines, things are more practical. Papa will not remove anything and was very happy and grateful. We will just add the 2×4 beams in the exterior to close up those seams. THAT… we will hire labor as I fear heights and too heavy to climb on them tin roofs😁
thats a definite upgrade for the second floor……ima send ya 20 for a less wonky ladder going upstairs
Love you man!!!
Well done Ron and Well done Derek. Really enjoying your vlogs. Keep them coming mate. Your doing Gods work my friend.
Wow!!! To read the words…. motivates me even more
the only problem is that the rain will hit the ply and run down and pool on the floor. It really should have been put on the outside
We’ll be putting another layer outside and for the ceiling as a form of barrier for the heat. Thank you for pointing it out❤️
@Q Adventures Do they sell plastic sheets to insulate the outside from the rain? Maybe foam sheets at the least, not sure if they got all the stuff you can normally pick up at Home Depot lol but worth a shot
I can donate for her family to you via crypto. I won’t use Paypal because of it’s crack down on free speech. $2100 fine every time you say something they don’t like in their terms of service.
Wow!!! I appreciate your generosity but I don’t have a crypto account. Only zelle and cashapp. Feel free to reach out to my via any contact method listed on my “about” page
Great work Derek
Thank you!!! Loudly received 🙏
I see so much that could go wrong. Your helping as much as you can. Thumbs up.
That is the way it done. Open air is needed. Cool breeze.
Thank you Eddy. Come back soon
Yes. That tin roof is no joke. We trying to nail some plywood to the ceiling to help with the radiating heat
Loved to join you on a project on my visit later this year. My stamina might only last one hour ( depending on the amount of beers), but I’d be more than happy to pay one of the locals to be my proxy 🙏.
What barangay are you in?
See you soon.
Would love to get the physical help. Beer will give you stamina. The locals are always willing to help but I had something to prove with this one. We were in barangay Labogon of mandaue cebu. But we go here and there to help with whatever we can and also depends on how receptive the locals are. Sometimes, they don’t welcome the help coz it creates jealousy with neighbors amongst other reasons.
If that is quarter inch plywood it can be scored with a razor blade and broke back like drywall. Good luck and keep up the good work.
It’s engineered wood and too fragile. I have to respect the patriarch’s wishes and not try to build them a mcmansion. Just practical improvements. I am more focused on sponsoring Marilyn’s college education and relieve her father of that financial obligation
@Q Adventures I understand, do what you can. I fear enclosing the upper room will make it unbearably hot, but choices have to be made and protection from rain may be more important.
Precisely Tim. I am more invested in Merilyn’s education. The house is built with cheap materials to solve a temporary problem as they don’t own the land the house sit on top of and the next typhoon will tear up the community even if the materials are better at double the cost. (As I understand it). I don’t want to tlbe the ignorant foreigner that comes in and try to change the rules. I am more interested in a long term solution. I have made the offer of mentoring Merilyn and sponsor her trade school or college as I did with Eric. I think that is a better solution
Congrats on 4,000 Subscribers!
You’re a good man, helping out the families and just doing your best. I’m sure your channel will continue to grow.
Your words means the world to me, Cryto. I don’t have the opportunity to do stuff like this at home. Too much liability
Every little improvement goes a long way in the Philippines, I’m sure the family is very grateful and you are going to make some good lifetime friends I bet.
Subscribed btw. I like these channels, it’s real and raw. Channels like MrBeast are honestly helping the wrong people for the most part, and its ultimately about just ego and not even helping people with just focusing on views.
I know of MrBeast’s name but never tuned in. For me, however, solving world hunger is a noble cause but I am only 1 man and KNOW for a fact it’s an impossible task. I like to see through my work despite age or whatever else. So far… Eric and Merilyn will have my support and sponsorship for college if that is what they want to pursue.
Thank you for your subscription and support
Hey can you email me privately
I was wondering about that fan over your head
Almost took off my head😁🤣
@Q Adventures see that you turned it off
Yeah. Need to live another day to do another goodwill
Measure twice, cut once
Yeah. Cut my duplicate measures out to the video to spare my viewers of too long of a video
Some of those studs were really spaced far apart, hopefully the 1/4″ ply will have sufficient support
We going back in a day or 2 to add vertical studs and horizontal to seal up the seams. Still work to be done
A great way viewers can help and just do not have time to watch all your content is to play your videos in auto. Ive done that for other vloggers, I start it in auto and I can walk away. There are times I have done that on an extra device so I can watch other content at the same time.
Also, Im sure already know this but I recommend screws if available for what youre doing.
Once over there I would love to help with projects like this.
All great points Timmy. I brought my power drill with me thinking we will use screws. But I have to respect the patriarchs wishes and directions. It’s not my place to criticize.
You look me up when you come to Cebu, Timmy. I would love to spearhead large projects as my channel grows and finances are better
good job derrick
Manual labor in a sauna😁!!! Enjoyed every moment of it!!!
Wiring money bank to bank costs $55.00. PayPal is the way to go, but they cancelled mine.
I figured that spot was where the cat peed on the floor.
Who brings tools to the Phils??????
Shouldn’t the plywood go on the outside so the rain doesn’t drain into the inside? Once the plywood gets wet, it will likely delaminate. Well, better than nothing.
What happened to Luchelle? Didn’t see vid how you met these girls.
Just about to ask where a window would go.
Luchelle and Marilyn are cousins and neighbors. My gf, Ai, lived in this neighborhood in her younger years and family friends with luchelle and Marilyn. I bought these tools in the phils for my personal use and I did what the father asked of me. I am not to go against his wishes
What happened to Luchelle? Didn’t see the vid where you met these girls.
Luchelle is too shy on cam and I didn’t want to talk on her behalf the entire video. Luchelle and Marilyn are both Ai’s friend
I bring a small box of basic hand tools, but nothing for carpentry work.
Yeah. I buy what I need here. Real cheap, but the tools are subpar
You’re an incredible human, my brother.
It’s easier to be kind in a country like the Philippines 😁
good ol’ Marylyn!
Great😊
You have done a commendable thing here Q.
Thank you willie
Thank you Willie. Your words mean a lot to me
good job. Wonder why the house isn’t sheeted on the exterior first using water proof material
Most these folks build on lands that are not theirs. So going cheap is the habit of most these folks. Also natural disasters will take these types of homes away easily. So building cheap means rebuilding cheap
You can hear someone using a nail gun in the background. Salute to you brother 🍺 enjoyed your video. I wish you success with your channel 💯💯👍
Yes, they make furniture there with the nail guns but the hose didn’t reach upstairs and I didn’t want to be the spoiled foreigner to take their tools, stop their earnings for a little convenience
Hi, great to see you helping these wonderful Filipino people. By closing in the walls, could make it very hot. Unless you are able to fit a few windows. Kiwi
Yes. We are finishing it up this weekend with 2 windows and plywood ceiling to block some of that heat from tin roof. We were able to get enough donations to hire labor for the day and a proper ladder also
Great to see you helping the local community brother 👍
Thank you for the encouragement. More coming as I am part of the community also. It’s difficult to live a certain standard and see your neighbors in need
Just Subscribe to your channel Brother. Thank you for caring for others much Respect and love and Aloha from Hawaii.
Thank you for your support and… 🙏
Good Job Q!
Try Western Union. You can put it in Q name and then he can possibly give them the pesos. Just pray for humanity
That’s a very thoughtful suggestion but I think some subscribers are hesitant not knowing that I utilize 100% of donations towards philanthropy
@Q Adventures just provide paper trail. Western Union and receipts for materials and you should be good. I’m moving in short time nyc to pH. Would be great communication more. I’ll be in Davao area with my girl she finishes up university
Q maybe also good to purchase Solignum : wood protection sealant. I’m seeing my Pinay next month and I’ve seen home in same condition. All prayers
It was all the family’s wishes. I didn’t want to impose on them without understanding their situation fully
But only use Solignum on exterior sides of walls. Not interior
Screws would work better, plus putting thick plastic around the outside first.
I did what the father asked of me to do. I cannot impose on them
@Q Adventures I understand, but if there’s a better way, why not do that? Can you get cordless drill/driver and electric saw there? That would save a lot of time. Seems they only know one way, but could learn the “West” knows our shit!
Understood.
Good work all
Q adventures? Did you know tang from so “yummy kaya”? Or “zes style”? The OG youtubbers
No…. I’m new to the game. I never had the privilege
@Q Adventures that was like 8 years ako the first people to make content in the Philippines for you tube
just make sure you’re not donating to illegal settlers.
wow helpfull girls
Team work!!!😊
be careful with the hairs in the fan…😄👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Yeah. I had long hair when I arrived. Then the fan got me😊🤣
Nice video and a good deed! 🙂
You should of gotten exterior grade siding or thoroughly painted those sheets and installed it on the exterior of the frame. You’ve created a shortened lifespan with that shoddy workmanship.
The complexity of the local ways are difficult to understand. Many times, it’s against logic. But they, nevertheless, have very valid reasons. I was there to help solve an immediate problem according to the patriarch’s wishes. I know there are better ways but made a choice not to impose my ways on them
Great job, i wish to be there n help u wiyh all that grest labor u doing for that family, the universe will duplicate all the good things u doing for that people❤🙏💙😇
Thank you Victor. I did that to demonstrate a point. The point I wanted to drive was that I am not some random cyber hobo that just give away subscriber generosities for content and leave the locals to fend for themselves., I am here to put in work and resources in myself. It takes a community
@Q Adventures love it, believe me i really wish yo b there n do some like that for people, special for the one i been help for long time but i hope people like u can do some for them too because u get help from suscribers, n in my case its just me, but i do what i can for them, she is from cebu, but i prefer to talk more in a private way if u dont mind, in order to see what we can do, n ofcourse to help u with others as well, filipino people are the most amazing people i ever knew, its hard for me to see how hard life the having😥😥
@Q Adventures as i have a lor of knowledge in construction n engeeniering i know i can even teach them to learn how to make a better improvements on their own homes
you pronounce contribute funny. i thought you were from the Los Angeles California part of the US. Contribute should be pronounced Con and Tribute or Con Tribution contribution i think you said it correctly one time
I am from Los Angeles. However, English is my 4th language and been an introvert most of my life and still working on my speech to an audience
One way to keep the boards from vibrating while nailing the plywood is… Hold another hammer or rock on the other side behind the nail you are driving. It will absorb the vibration, and help the nail to drive faster. Likely you will need a second person on the outside to do this. Also, you would have to set up some way to be outside and not fall through the roof of the other building.
Hahaha!!! Falling through the roof crossed my mind, but damaging the neighbor’s house was not an option
Bless you for trying brother!
Plywood on the outside .
I hear you. But I was following instructions from the patriarch and he had valid reasons for his purpose. I am the guest at the end of the day and didn’t want to impose
@Q Adventures
I get it Brother !
I’ve lived in the Philippines.
They do things the way they’ve always done things… even if it’s wrong.
It’s practical for, specifically, Merilyn’s family. Thanks for the input and support of my channel
You’re so nice to these people who really needs help❤😊🙌🙏🍀👍you’re amazing and a blessing to others, thank you😊🩷
You know… when you see potential in a young sole, it’s a blessing for ME to be granted the opportunity to participate
AT 23:15…
“PAPA CAME BACK…AND BASICALLY CALLED ME A WUSS”!!!
Dude, I was CTFU when you said this!
🤣🤣🤣
🤣that was on the real, dawg. My fat ass was sweating and he just felt sorry for me.
@Q Adventures (Hahaha). Bro, it’s all good. All of us “foreigners” are fat in the Philippines.
👍✅👍
Western Union is the way to send money to Philippines from any where in the world within one minute the money can be collected by the receiver in Western Union agents that are every where in Philippines with the reference number and 2 forms of ID. Two American dollars or just over is the fee charged to send small or very large amounts of money Ive used this method without fail using a Western Union App on my phone for over 6 years every fortnight. Keep up your good work of helping people in need.
May God bless you for all that you do for the less fortunate there , although they lead very simple lives Americans and the rest of the World can learn by how humble and friendly these people are
You need at least 6 windows so they get fresh air & daylight, wooden windows that any local carpenter can make
for them very cheap 3’x3′ with hinges and a latch that swing inward nothing fancy (of course not glass windows).
Those people will suffocate if you dont have enough windows the place will feel like an oven. Labor there is very
cheap, my advice to you is to hire a local carpenter who you could pay 500-800p per day and go with them to buy
the material. A carpenter’s salary is 15kp per month (500p/day).
Yes sir. The father is getting that done
Youre not much of a carpenter. But you have a huge heart brother. I commend your effort to help these people.
@Q Adventures He he, I’m the opposite: degree in mechanical engineering and working metals all my life. Have most of the classic metal working machines, solid metal and sheet and know how to operate them as well as welding, polishing…..
I’m planning to visit Ph and wondering If I could teach what I know.
I spent a good numbers of years as a contractor in The U.S. and I’m pretty skilled in just about all the trades, so I might do some “Charity work” when
I get to Davao City 4/2024…
I encourage you to…🫶
@Andrej Premk you can… I have a subscriber who is a machinist. He’s planning on a move here to teach cnc machines. But he also will follow up with job placements and application of skills taught
@Q Adventures, I want to help. I live in boring England. But I lived in South America, Uruguay. Building ecological housing. Lifetime. Really nice Cool😎Houses. Hot outside, cool inside with no AC. I sent a message/Fk😉. Leo !! I’ve got Makita tools.
Great job helping them. The outside of the wall needs something waterproof like tin.
The patriarch got that handled. Gave them enough money for supplies and hired help. 90% of it is done already. Look at the update https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeNb90PNU4
Is Pt 2 out yet? I’m hoping to see the finished project.
Yes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeNb90PNU4
So nice of you to help as I am a Mechanical Contractor that also has a Corporate Maintenance background and I’m retiring to the Philippines and hope I can do some of the things your doing and help some families out as most don’t have the money or skills to do some of the maintenance and improvements.
I applaud you. We grow as a person in helping others
Wow, I’d love to live over there for a while and to be able to do little projects like this where so little effort makes such a big difference to these nice people..
Yeah. It’s mind blowing when you experience it 1st hand. It’s like… what was accomplished for how much?!?!?
New subscriber here for the compassion you showed to a family in need. ✌️👍
🙏 appreciate your support. Allows me to do more here
Maybe put some reflective material or insulation on the ceiling after the walls get enclosed there won’t be the breeze flowing through and that tin roof will generate alot of heat
All these are really practical for us accustomed to the west. But the patriarch has his own ways and reasons that I have to respect
Thank you for helping this family building and constructing the walls and improvement for the house. We Filipinos also contribute to help the Country of Vietnam by sending our Engineers and troops to Vietnam during the conflict, also accepting and allowing the Vietnamese Boat people or refugees to our Country during those era!
Yes. My family and I were in Bataan refugee camp for 6 months back in 1986. The locals there had every opportunity to take advantage of us but they did the exact opposite and helped us. Always teaching us the mountain ways, giving my parents and outer community fair currency exchange rates, etc. That’s 1 of many reasons I am here now. Philippines has a special place in my heart and I am rearing typing this last sentence
Western Union works well in sending money to the Philippines
Yes. It does. But a little bit of a hassle to go there to pick up regularly. Also has max monthly limits.
This is just Amazing…Top Quality work for free…I noticed that the skilled labor in the Philippines is really lacking. I see expats building a house and have trouble filling skilled labor and workers who can do top quality work.
I feel and it’s my observation and opinion… that it’s the CUSTOMERS that always want to haggle for lower price that leads to inferior materials and workmanship. I personally know of a few expats that wanted to ensure the ingrity of their dwelling so they purchase their own materials and paid higher labor for skilled workers over day laborers
I can see such a good business idea of starting a construction school in the Philippines teaching different skill set from Electrical.. Carpentry… Plumbing…and branching out into Construction business building cheaper and faster made homes…
That IS an opportunity
New to your channel. Good stuff brother! Wish I was there to help.
1st step is to watch my contents to help with YouTube algorithm. Thank you for doing that. Secondly… anytime you want to stop by to contribute in any way, it’s always welcome
Spreading your channel here to my friends and family in the states. My visit there in Salong was life changing for me. Your videos are bringing me back. ❤️ The Philippines and especially the people
I use WorldRemit to send money from the States. Simple and easy.
Yes. I use that in conjunction with remitly and western union.
4000 bought 5 piece of 1/4 inch plywood that’s like 12 BUCKS a sheet what a rip off
Very nice
Great job with what you had to work with I been here in the Philippines 7 years still not use to how they do things
Since you been here, you understand these communities are at constant risk of having to pick up and go at any instant. Or the next disaster will level the entire barrangay. So they are staying practical in their own terms and I couldn’t impose on them
@Q Adventures yes I do realize that it’s wide spread not just in one area here in the Philippines it’s better to build with brick and concrete cheaper lasts longer that coconut wood is crap and the plywood here is laughable made in china should bring tool over here and start helping I’m game but am raising my family here also wife and 3 children and a brother in-law I take care of I’m on luzan
I like seeing this, I would help Filipino’s with money but I don’t know what is being done with the money, you’re a true blessing
Yes Ted. I feel more productive mentoring someone to be productive and self sufficient over giving cash and not know what it does
@Q Adventures Are you going to be doing more of this type of work with repairs and updating homes?
I don’t have anything lined up, but I imagine so. I don’t usually plan these things. They come up spontaneously. Some individuals I come across that I want to extend a hand, but sometimes they refuse. There are many other circumstances that may also play out. The bottom line for me is to help people who are motivated to be self sufficient
my skill in philippines have, you can build good concrete and brick house same size than this video have less than 4000 $ small house can build about 2000 $ i has build 4 house in philippines and 6 house in thailand.
Yes. But my channel is not big enough to support that. I also don’t want to run put of funds in the middle of the project and let the locals down
You mean 4000usd or pesos?
@Steve Tran USD
Ukhnnd !!! 🥳🥳🥳 $$$$$ !!!!!
It’s soooo obvious that NO ONE there knows anything about building a wall….HA HA HA HA!!! The up right studs are in the wrong place. The OUTSIDE should be done FIRST…The beams holding the roof up are totally UNSUPPORTED the right way…..ALL the wood that’s exposed to the OUTSIDE is going to ROT very quickly in the tropical climate…. It’s a shame because this is what I want to do when I get to the Philippines. To honestly help out as much as I can for others.. BUT do it the right way……
Maybe they should of bought the corrugated tin panels instead of the plywood. Since the tin would protect the studs and act as the exterior wall. Those plywood could of been used to divide the rooms already underneath the roof. But not to act as an interior wall from the outside wall, if there isn’t an outside exterior wall. Buy the corrugated tin next time. Probably a lot less than plywood.
All great points. Bit the patriarch had his valid reasons and I couldn’t impose. I was just there to help with an immediate solution
this man needs quality battery powered tools
I have DeWalts but the nails that were given to me was useless to the power tools
@Q Adventures I should’ve known you’d have such things, my friend.. great video 🙂 my favorite kind to watch
New subscriber blessing to see this ,always better to give than to receive the word of God so so true
Would love to go there and help the people such a friendly place and people are unbelievable
Good Vibes 😎, kindness is a Circle. Your a tremendous inspiration.
Thank you, kindly, for the words of encouragement
The family helps each other what a wonderful culture
100%🙏👍😇
Can you not buy the proper tools over there? What you are doing looks so awkward compared to having the right tools
There’s “proper” tools. This situation came about spontaneously and I didn’t have proper time nor resources to aquire the proper tools.
Vinyl siding would keep the plywood from rotting. Plastic sheets would work better for exterior walls.
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It was at this point that I realized, “I need to subscribe now!”
Awesome Content! ❤
Thank you for having the opportunity to earn your subscription
@Q Adventures 2 Quick questions:
What’s this I hear about how it’s illegal to give money to Filipinos?
And may I have your permission to contribute in order to provide water/weather-proofing paint for their home?
Because I can’t see those stairs lasting too long without it.
Or is that too expensive of an endeavor?
Thank you
Maige, can you give me a call via WhatsApp or Messager? Both are registered to my USA number +1-626-626-6347. I can verbalize it better than typing
I know that there’s a S&R, sort of like Home Depot, but…
Do they have an Amazon out there?
If so, then may you create an Amazon Wishlist for us viewers to help by buying construction supplies, tools and household materials that way please?
Also, in the next rehabilitation / renovation video, may you give us a price breakdown of what is the costs for the project and what it would cost for future projects please?
I feel the more we understand about the home building process, the easier we’ll feel about contributions.
Thank you so much! ❤
Maige Matthews
I understand suggestions and all are very effective suggestions, Maige. However, there are a few flaws…
1) Amazon does deliver in the Philippines, but not to places like these as they are in small alleys that are connected to other small alleys. Only accessible by scooter or on foot. Local suppliers that it figured out.
2) I brought my power tools, but what was purchased does not apply to my tools.
3) purchasing in volume requires storage. I don’t have a specific area of focus. I go all over from island to island and when I identity someone that has potential to be independent, that is when I get involved. Behind the scenes, there are many others who are only interested in monetary assistance without specific plans. I tend to shy away from stuff like that. As you see from my videos, all those I have been involved with has potential and I am still active in their lives
@Q Adventures Bro, that is awesome!
Thank you so much for the heartfelt feedback.
I really feel that both of our hearts are in the right place.
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Sexy man working hard! 🎉
The wife will have many challenges in the comments! 😅
What do you think about creating a rainwater catchment system with a filter for the Monsoon Season?
It’s a great idea if you have uour own property sitting on your own land. Most these neighborhoods are “squatter communities” and they are in the mindset of pick up and go at any moment
@Q Adventures Oh sh*t!… I didn’t know that! Wow!
That was a big perspective shift!
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Get this sweaty man some water! Lol 😂
It was like an oven..😊
Thanks for your help but what you are showing is not proper carpentry work. 😂😂😂
I know. I did exactly what the patriarch asked of me with the supplies he purchased. He had logical reasons and I wasn’t about to impose on him “this is how we do it in the west”. I didn’t even get to use my power tools that I brought
i suggest that once those corners get covered. the curtains could be better installed. not saying curtain installing is easy. painting the roof would protect it? varnish protects the wood. don t leave wood unprotected, or else it will be like the roof soon, plastic window/ glass window. no windows, those nice curtains are enough for a moment
@Q Adventures outside cladding (metal sheet) will protect the plywood more. from rain/typhoons, flywood for roof too because it insulates from terrible Rain noise. any wall paint applied with a roller will protect the wood too. inside and outside. there is some paint against rust. uninsulated nails în the metal roof= stupid idea, it needs to be folded
I understand exactly what you are talking about as I have flipped homes in san antonio during the 2 yrs of covid. However, in these neighborhoods of the Philippines, things are done very specific for very logical reasons. I brought my power tools that I didn’t even get to use. I also didn’t want to behave like an elitist and impose my will on them. I just wanted to solve an immediate problem for the 2 youngsters
@Q Adventures if it is immediate fix it will degrade în the next 2/3 years ….and then start again. a waterproof paint job would protect from out side rain and splashes. ( even on the inside some laquer would protect from spills and bloches and make the wood easily cleanable… even when it gets stained) paint jobs are time consuming. the windows have to have some frame first , to beginning with
they make a waterproof paint that you could paint the plywood with before hanging that would not rot as easily and would keep more of thr rain out.
That was so considerate of you and your friend to donate and put up some plywood;
but if one of the goals is to keep stray raindrops off of the wood floor, then in order to protect the stud wall spacers/supports, would it not have been more practical to put the plywood on the outside
(thereby protecting the studs, and deflecting the rain)? I think the rain might still drizzle down to the edge of the floor anyways this way. Also, maybe it would have been better for air circulation to just put up the first plywood sheets to 4 feet high: that would give them more privacy and rain-splash protection than what they had, and they would still have a view of the distant green trees. Interesting video. After you lit your cigarette, the father must have thought you were worn out, so then he took over the job!! Ha ha!
It was courtesy of my YouTube subscribers
It always seems filipina’s look out for everyone safety! They ask if you are ok all the time.
Yes. Very caring and nurturing culture. The females, as I observe, are very feminine and motherly
Money thrown away ….
Why not paint the plywood to make them last longer.
Nice though useless repairs.
I’ll like to help 1 person
Female preferred…. Anyone
Hight school
English
Reed
Write
Help out Keth with her schooling
@Q Adventures WHO IS KETH
AND WHO IS HER
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A_nNz862YUQ&t=3s
That’s what mature and real men do!
I hope and pray that you can do good things in Jesus Christ mighty name Amen 🙏
Big heart❤
I try
God bless you for helping these people, what im worried about the wood, has it been treated to be weatherproof, if not in a few years that wood is going to start rotting away, maybe in the future you can get a can of stain painted on the wood before you put it up.
🙏🫶 I was working on what was available to me and on the wishes of the patriarch. I couldn’t impose on them
Drive coated structural screws instead of nailing. The plywood should have been installed on the exterior side of the studs
@Q Adventures God bless your efforts.
Thank you Sally. I didn’t even get to use my power tools I brought. The patriarch was adamant about the process
, why not start on the outside? Good to see everyone helping
The patriarch’s orders
@qadventures I see. I am going to the Philippines in August. I already have projects I will start and might hire workers to repair after last year’s typhoon at one house only. Possible to live there but one room has no roof, and the house need upgrading
Oh cool. Come say hello if you are pass by cebu
@qadventures As a matter of fact I will go to Cebu too. How to contact you?
Hii. Dose she has gcash?? N it great that your helping I been helping a lot of Philippines people and alot of my philipina friends from the Philippines
I don’t know about her, but I am sure the father does. Send me a private message via messenger or whatsapp and I will get the info to you
If i had some sort of income so I could survive in the Philippines this is what I would do. Live in the Philippines and help people. Im a builder and doing this sort of stuff to help filipino families would be so rewarding to me. Maybe I’ll win the lottery one day. Great job helping this family out
Wherever you are living, I am almost certain Philippines is cheaper. But I get it. 1st… be healthy with your finances before making life changing decisions
@Q Adventures I’m a US citizen born and raised but I’m living in New Zealand. Been here for 20 years. If I could make money in the Philippines I would definitely make the move.
I alwys was taught plywood goes on the outside of the house
I was too, but had to be respectful of the patriarch’s wishes
I’m american living here in carigara leyte retired building my own house (trying my best) enjoy I will subscribe
Good job… you have a big heart and good intentions. I think the expression is “Jack of all trades… Master of none.” I always do the same thing for neighbors… It’s never gonna change even if I travel and live abroad, maybe the Philippines also. Good intentions should drive us every day🇨🇦
Through my channel, I have the privilege of interacting with like minded people. Thank you for your comment🙏🫶
Bless you brother. This is a good thing you do for the people. The lady is very beautiful.
Yeah. It was a situation that required an immediate solution
A very kind gesture. And not gonna lie, the woman in the green shorts. Wow. Fit and feminine. Respectfully.
She’s a muay thai practitioner
Not bad from East LA brotherhood.😂😂😂..Great job bro.. Thank You for helping families that really need help… God Bless…
Sup east Los. I grew up in Alhambra bro. Good looking out🫶🙏
@Q Adventures Sorry bro🤣🤣🤣, Alhambra is legit👍.. Do appreciate what you do.. Maybe I’ll meet you up with you next month 🙏
I not subscribe cause U all mouthy crap, get on with the work, stop mouthing !!!
use remitly platform it work .
I use that personally but not for my channel
The studs are exposed. Need some exterior walls and paint. Just sayin
Thank you for saying… I also had the same mindset but couldn’t impose on the patriarch’s wishes
Western Union is easily accessible and dependable.
You paid money to improve their house? Why… alterior motive Americano?
Sad little man…😔
I send help to Ukraine. Because of the corruption there it works like this: I (and others) send money via Paypal to a guy and the money or goods are handed over in cash – always with a photo. Not to humiliate someone – but to establish trust – because a lot of help disappears there
I understand stuff like that happens more often than not. That’s why I don’t verbally ask. Only a link for voluntary donations for those who feels comfortable. I will continue to do what I do despite donations. Just with it, I am able to do more. I appreciate your support with your viewership
I send money to Philippines via Western Union all the time and with an ID anyone can get the money. I never had a problem getting my money to whom ever I send it to.
The first thing needed is to put the tin or metal siding on before the plywood.
I believe in trickle down economics, so that’s why I prefer Angeles.
It probably would have been almost impossible but all of that should have been nailed on the outside.
Yeah. Impossible task. I had to step on paper thin tin roofs to accomplish that. I would have caused more damages to the neighbors’ homes than what I can accomplish for Marylyn
Wow… This is what real poverty looks like. I’ve been to the Philippines twice and I tell people in the US that we don’t have real poverty. The people I tell that too don’t really understand what I mean. This captures a lot of it. I mean, I have a barn for animals with about the same construction as this. The poor people we have in the US, its because of drug problems, not actual poverty.
Genuine question, from someone that lives in Europe; how expensive are their monthly bills? Rent, electricity, etc?
I don’t pay their bills so I don’t know. I am guessing less than $150USD excluding food and entertainment based on the electrical they have there
@Q Adventures OK, so the $150 includes rent and all utility bills?
This job would be better if you used panel rib metal like the roof and screw it to the studs. The thin plywood you’re using will quickly mold and rot.
I couldn’t go against the patriarch’s wishes. Didn’t even get a chance to use my power tools that I bought
Ask Justin backpacks for ideas on how to make money transfer to the Philippines.
He’s another vlogger helping out on home improvement s in villages
Thanks for that. I got it covered. 🙏
actually your wrong he boxes in home depot if you look properly the packaging are also in pounds.
I do remember that. Thank you
If you had use screws and the proper drill you would have increased you productivity
I brought my power tools. But I worked with the nails and plywood that the family purchased. Thank you for the feedback
Will they have to put something on the outside so the rain wont hit the plywood
I’ll make an updated video addressing that
I’m from the Caribbean. Up till last Christmas (2022), I sent money to someone in the Phils. Papal account to Paypal account ,then the receinyg party in the Phils trasfered the funds to their Gcash account.
Thank you, that’s a great option also
U sould use the steel like roof the wood will mold
Buy some roof steel for out side wall not ply wood
good for you helping people with less fortunate.. The nails need a bigger flathead for holding the plywood in place.
You could use Western Union . Just need Govt ID to uplift
Hi, your adding ply to one side but are you going to fit any corrugated iron to waterproof the new ply boards you fitted?
I did it exactly the way instructed by the patriarch of the family. I didn’t even get to use my power tools I brought
Unfortunately, the rain will quickly destroy plywood. Thank you for trying to help them.
Why didn’t the plywoods nailed from the outside in?
I did what the patriarch ordered. I couldn’t impose. There is zero room to put ladder outside or anything to step on (neighbors roofs were paper thin thin roofs).
Just give us the name and we can send it LBC or western union. I’m not comfortable sending a Utubers money . I send money to family all the time. I think you just like to control the money.
No, thank you
@Q Adventures that’s what I thought you skimmed cream off the top . And the town looks at you like the hero big shot. Mostly the Utubers are broke and need the money . And don’t tell me your already rich and don’t need it which is crap. Otherwise you would just do it out of your own pocket. Or give to local charity that’s licensed to do what you’re doing. But you just want to be a big shot probably it’s the highlight of your life.
i wish i was there to help you. yuo should have stood those boards up, and cut the tops off.
Yeah bro. Lots going on here. Never stops. Look me up when you in town
Shouldnt the plywood go on the outside of the studs?
Yes, but I am not about to oppose the patriarch and fall through the neighbors’ paper thin tin roofs. Things are done differently here and I couldn’t impose on them my western way🙏
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Good work brother.
Next time buy a genuine Stanley saw there.
It will cut without effort
Overall, a pretty good job. At least now they have shelter
Good video. Stay safe my friend. God bless you all.
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Thank you much🙏🫶
You better hire legit carpenters so that donations are not wasted.
good job help them the girl great cutting the timber much better amazing no-one help now they can sleep more privacy and no rain come in
Great Job Man
Good luck, continue your work, just PayPal you.
Thank you for your contribution of my community
People could send to family’s with xoom, western union, and other services. I use to send to my wife all the time.
I would like to go there and help out some too.
Always welcomed
Loving your content about the Philippines! It’s almost as exciting as my nights in Pattaya. You know, the parties there are just so “exciting” 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?
Going to Angeles in the next few days so I can relate to what you are saying. Thank you for your support
Less talking.more working hahaha.
Super cool project, bro. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Thank you, kindly. My buddy’s name Michael James also. Pretty 😎
Sir I’m a new subscriber here from Canada. You are doing a great job with this project. I myself could not have made it look as good as you did. Power on kuya salamat sa great content
Thank you, Brian. There has been a few updates since, please continue to watch and I appreciate you finding my content entertaining
@Q Adventures The last one I seen was about the eviction? Am I caught up?
@briananderson3728 on Marilyn’s series, yes… we will wait until her family is appointed a new place and a group of experienced expats and myself will, hopefully, get the opportunity to put something together from scratch
Hi Bro I would like to help with doing carpentry work when I’m back in Phil in November.
Hope we can meet to discuss with your future projects.
Yes. For sure. I have an open door policy. Hit me up when you are back. We’ll have a meal and talk
You should have used tin? that plywood will ruin fast after it gets wet
I should have done many things differently, but that’s not how it works here. Shortly after I was done with this project, the family received eviction notice. So the cheapest and easiest way is the best way here, not the ways we are used to in the wes
@Q Adventures wow I guess i assumed they owned the shack.
@Q Adventures I also assumed, the family owned the shack. I just hope the family can find a decent place to live.
Thank you for blogging you have touched so many hearts with your content.
Thank you for the kind words. I am so glad you enjoy my content
Please use this to help out
Thank you, Andrew. I will
I guess, you shouldn’t have done any work on the room until the father was there to direct the operation. You still upgraded the room, even if the father didn’t show his appreciation. That’s hard work using a hand saw, especially after being in the habit of using electric tools. The girl used that saw like a trooper.
No. He did instructed me to go ahead because he had to work. He WAS appreciative. He just felt sorry to me my fat a$$ sweating and exhausted
Remity is a transform of sending money
Just they need name address and id
Most these residents do not hold a valid ID, Dennis. They would have student ID’S and such, but not classified as valid like a government issued ID, driver’s license, passport, etc