Sexual Discrimination in the Philippines

This is another fun vlog, despite the title. We experience lots of good things in this video.

How to avoid getting taken advantage of in the Philippines

So many guys write me with bad experiences they had in the Philippines getting used for money by girls and their families. I really haven't had these bad experiences and there is 2 good reasons why.

I share those with you in this video.

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How to make a video go viral...without trying hard

This is about making a video that gets lots of hits organically, meaning not having to promote it or really do anything after you upload the video. Creating a video that gets a lot of views on youtube is actually very simple. It all comes down to the title and thumbnail.

So if your main goal is to create a video that gets lots of views, come up with a title first and then create a video to support that.

Here is a good example of a video with a great title to get views. Every day I get a lot emails from guys that want to move to the Philippines, but most of these guys are extremely naive and have silly and unrealistic ways of thinking. Then it hit me, "Why you should NOT move to the Philippines."

I thought if I did a video and titled it that, it would probably get a lot of views and it would be a great way to set straight a lot of the naive guys that write me.

I am happy with the video both in terms of the number of views it is getting as well as the quality of content. A lot of people have written me to tell me that it has really helped them and a lot of people have subscribed to me and are watching my other videos because they discovered me through this video.

However, any time you create something successful be prepared to get lots of hate. Even though this is a very positive video, it uses a negative sounding title. There is something about negative titles that get people to click. There is a lot of people out there that are looking to be offended,
which is also why this video title Why Filipino Girls like White Men is so successful.

This is a video done as part of my man-on the-street series which is a cool web series I do that gives every day Filipinos a chance to be seen and heard and gives the viewer a chance to see the Philippines and learn about it in a fun way. This particular video also helps promote a movie I starred in.

The title Why Filipino Girls Like White Men is provocative and gets a lot of people to click on it because they are looking and expecting to get offended by it. Many of the people that leave comments on it are black-American men that are reading into the video what they want, thinking I am insulting other races when in fact nothing bad is said about any other races. The girls in the video are merely saying what qualities they think are good about white men.

Many call me a racist, which I am fine with because I am not a racist and I've been called a lot worse. Funny enough, occasionally I respond to them explaining that the reason it is about white men is because I am white and I can draw on my own experiences. It wouldn't be fair for me to speak on behalf of black men. They usually calm down and become a lot more understanding when I take the time to explain this.

My point is you have to decide what you are OK with. If you can't live with being insulted and having negativity hurled your way, that is going to affect the content you make and most likely affect it for the worse. An artist that worries about offending people makes very boring, bland art. And the truth is, any time you get a lot of eye balls on your work, you are going to get hate. Take it as a sign of success.

Also, keep in mind this post is just about what to do if you want lots of views. I don't believe you are going to create the best content if that is your main goal. A lot of the videos I create are done because I love what i'm doing and I feel it is worth putting out. A lot of the time, the videos I do that get the least views are the ones that help people the most.

If every video that is created is just done to get lots of views, we are going to end up only having videos that are dumbed down to cater to the lowest common denominator. Imagine only having shows like the Kardashians or sites like buzzfeed.

I am happy that I create some videos that generate a lot of views but more proud of the content I do that may have a smaller number of views, but help people the most.

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Youtube Happy Hour in Manila

Just attended Youtube's Happy Hour event held at Bubba Gump's in Makati, Philippines. Ate some great food and had a lot of fun. I actually didn't take any video though.

Filipino Martial Arts

People have been asking for me to do a video about Filipino martial arts for years now. Finally, I did one. Enjoy.

Youtube PULSE in Manila

I attended the Google's event Youtube PULSE last night and here are some snapshots you may enjoy.

 

The video camera You should get

Video-making is my passion and I am happy to share my thoughts with people when they ask my opinion. I often get asked to recommend video cameras to people when they know they want a camera but don't know what they should buy.

Here is a video where I help you decide on the type of camera you should buy to best suit your needs.

You can't help everyone, but you can help someone

In the Philippines, you see so many kids living in the streets and it can be heart-breaking. The reality is that there are so many you would quickly go broke trying to help them all. People will say, "You can't help everyone." That is true but you can help someone.

Maybe you know someone that could use some kind words, or could use a hug, or could just use a friend. We are all looking for our own blessings but remember that you can be someone else's blessing.

How much money do I need to live in the Philippines?

I always get questions regarding how much money people need to bring or live in the Philippines. The truth is there is no "one" answer because everyone has different needs. This video captures a discussion between my American friend, Kevin, and I talking about how much living in Manila realistically costs. Hope this sheds some light on the subject for you.

Be Careful where you get food in the Philippines

Here are some good tips for tourists going to the Philippines. There are no health regulations for markets and restaurants so you should be careful where your food comes from. This video shows how dirty the typical Filipino market is and gives you some alternatives.