Davao City - Benefits of Undergrounding Power and Telephone Wires

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.พ. 2023
  • Davao City has put their cables underground - did you know this?
    The streets look much tidier with the wires hidden underground.
    It also protects the wires from the sun, rain and heavy winds, as well as vehicular accidents, or even malicious acts.
    This results in reduced maintenance costs and an overall longer life expectancy of the systems.
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  • @justinross9833
    @justinross9833 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Definitely leagues better than what we have here in Manila. There's just no sugarcoating it. I've only been to Davao once and I never felt so jealous of their quality of life improvements. The fact that we didn't encounter any homeless person in our extended stay was a mystery to me. Even in a decade, Manila will be forever lagging behind.

    • @miaya3898
      @miaya3898 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not really. Davao only depends on bananas 🍌 while Manila is actually industrial.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miaya3898 kayo na ang sosyal alam namin yon.

    • @IAmSammy2016
      @IAmSammy2016 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@miaya3898 What do you mean by your statement? Of course, Manila is expected to be more industrialized than Davao since it is the capital. Btw, Davao City is different from Davao region.

    • @carlojoshuacrisanto9598
      @carlojoshuacrisanto9598 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ​@@miaya3898Banana industry is in Davao del Norte. Davao City is different.

    • @pablodame145
      @pablodame145 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Taga davao city ako dong at mali ang sinabi mo tungkol sa ciudad. Anong leagues better than Manila? Wala ka kuyapi. Claveria street lang ang inayos. The rest of the streets are the same. Walang bagong building sa downtown esp San Pedro. Masikip pa rin ang daan. Mabuti pa ang Panabo at Tagum. Maluwag ang mga hi way nila.

  • @blackfir3
    @blackfir3 ปีที่แล้ว +745

    This is what it looks like when rules and regulations are implemented properly.

    • @bossgreg5324
      @bossgreg5324 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Wala. Ang alam lang ng lgu dito sa metro manila magbulsa lang ng magbulsa ng pondo

    • @tommydaniels1805
      @tommydaniels1805 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bossgreg5324 your saying this is a scheme to take the invested money?

    • @ian74747
      @ian74747 ปีที่แล้ว

      Panay boto ng mga pinoy sa mga sikat lang pero incompetent.

    • @envi7435
      @envi7435 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Nah... Rules and regulations are implemented and it's there as law itself but the discipline of both enforcers and constituents really makes a big difference. It will always come down on discipline and doing the right thing even though life is hard and barely meeting living necessity is on the line and breathing down on your neck.

    • @envi7435
      @envi7435 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tommydaniels1805 Corruption is at the heart of every public official and even down right on enforcer because it is the norm here in Manila. I dare say everyone because every public official is guilty of such even the smallest things. Bypassing the law is rampant even if you're a normal citizen, you'll be surprised how easily law can be undermined by the one who holds power even though in a small degree.
      If you're a law abiding citizen here in Manila, you hold no power. That's the truth and you can see it just like that. Law and monetary budget is here for the people but the reality it's only for the one holding it first. It will be given by the nation like a tub of water and when it comes down to normal citizens like us, a drop will only reach.

  • @johnpaulpadonia2017
    @johnpaulpadonia2017 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Davao is eyeing to go underground wires in the Central Areas in the next few years. Obviously, the City can't do it in one time big time because it can bring inconvenience to people, from digging trenches to the removal of posts, and it can cause traffic. Another is it's too expensive to build underground facilities, but the City invested in it. Regarding parks. The City is building more parks! Especially those idle lots (either City owned or Donated ones, are currently building it to provide more open and public spaces for the Davaoenos. The coastal road, the Davao River Esplanade, and the ongoing Bus Transportation System will eventually replace all old and antiquated jeepneys. Davao in 5-10 years will be more livable. Thanks to the steady and responsive City leadership and to the cooperation of all Davaoenos.

    • @lenla297
      @lenla297 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      some dabawenyos cannot understand that..😶

    • @luciferhill9105
      @luciferhill9105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully all places in the Philippines would do the same with the underground wiring someday. Since subways will be built someday here in Manila as well

    • @royalpanther6391
      @royalpanther6391 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, it gets dusty and muddy during construction which is what I hate the most but it's understandable though.

    • @tributagabawa5746
      @tributagabawa5746 ปีที่แล้ว

      not eyeing..already implemented it

    • @johnpaulpadonia2017
      @johnpaulpadonia2017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tributagabawa5746 I said in the central areas. That means the entirety of it. As of now, clearly only San Pedro St., Claveria, portion of Magallanes, on going is portion of Uyanguren. Clear po?

  • @namelessone5968
    @namelessone5968 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Davao is really a good example of what happens when people obey and respect the law. Although I commend the officials for their effort, the one that needs bigger commendations would be the Davaoenos. Like, if they've complained and go against anything new, in which they can, then the Davao we see today would've never existed. Even my aunt who came from the US said that Davao is just much better than Cebu and Manila when it comes to a lot of things, you feel safe and the food, especially the fruits are delicious.

  • @chrisb7789
    @chrisb7789 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Taga Palawan ako, thrice pa lang ako nakakapunta ng Davao kasi taga dun bestfriend ko. Pag nasa Davao ako lagi ako napapaisip kung nasa pinas ba talaga ako, grabe iba disiplina ng mga taga Davao. Kami sa Palawan strikto pag dating sa basura. Mga taga Davao disiplinado sa napakaraming bagay.. Sana one day buong pinas maging ganito ka disiplinado, hayaan na natin gobyerno, Basta mag simula lang tayo.

  • @bahkeru645
    @bahkeru645 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Davao pa rin is still in a different level compare to Manila. I still remember my last visit in 2019, when Im asking for direction to the crocodile park, the people Davao always telling me na " Mag taxi ka na lang, di naman to katulad ng Maynila di ka lolokohin dito"

    • @miaya3898
      @miaya3898 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still 2nd in rape and murder

    • @mannor123
      @mannor123 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jkhanPrime may aircon naman talaga, hindi lang gumagana haha

    • @mardagatan8779
      @mardagatan8779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Se siya na, May mga dayong Manileneo Taxi driver sa Davao. Pero pag nag sumbong ka sa kina ukolan, may paglalagyan yun Driver👀

    • @johnpaulpadonia2017
      @johnpaulpadonia2017 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dude, Davao City is 3-4 times bigger that the whole of NCR. Manila is just a cute little city in terms of land area. Crocodile Park is located in an area where no public transport is available mainly because it is situated inside a private space. So malamang ang isasagot sa iyo is mag taxi ka nalang for your own sake.

    • @bahkeru645
      @bahkeru645 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnpaulpadonia2017 pero if we put in Manila Taxi perspective mas lalung hihingi ng dagdag un taxi.

  • @sophiaisabelle0227
    @sophiaisabelle0227 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Davao City seems underrated. Not many knew about it. Whenever someone hears the word 'Philippines,' their minds would automatically think Manila or Cebu, something like that. It looks much tidier now compared to before. Davao is pretty organized. You don't have to worry with encountering bad drivers (I guess there's lesser of them now) or pickpocketers or addicts just loitering around the streets. Projects like these are obviously pretty expensive, but this benefits a whole lot of people. Anyway, thank you for this video.

    • @snowstorm0914
      @snowstorm0914 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Actually, there are many tourists coming here mostly business people.... Cebu City has 2.2million tourists while Davao City has 1.8million... Davao is not far behind considering it is the farthest and in Mindanao...

    • @ShanMichaelEscasio
      @ShanMichaelEscasio ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is underrated. Not many knew about it but some talk about it as if they know everything.

    • @reltp
      @reltp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hmm iloilo city too.

  • @shade3403
    @shade3403 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    this shows how a strong leadersuip should be..everybody is following rules, it may be tough but they know it is for a good cause...im so jealous of davao...hope this will implement to all parts of phils

  • @aclau7
    @aclau7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for highlighting Davao City man. I’m proud Dabawenyo living in Florida, USA. 🙏🏼👍🏼🇵🇭 🇺🇸 Welcome to Davao!

  • @yajson
    @yajson ปีที่แล้ว +40

    There's a strict rule in Davao that if you don't wear a helmet and get into an accident you won't receive help from Lingap and the CSWDO in LGU. And there's a Traffic Enforcers in almost every crossings so that's few of the reasons.

    • @joeabad5908
      @joeabad5908 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      One word.. discipline /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
      noun
      1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

    • @JuriBinturong
      @JuriBinturong ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@joeabad5908 it's not just discipline, the governance of Davao is very different, it's strict. PRRD is a socialist and a pan asianist different mindset to that of other leaders who want to privatize everything.

    • @ophanimangel3143
      @ophanimangel3143 ปีที่แล้ว

      We need social democracy here in the Philippines. A bit of socialism with capitalism like in Scandinavia. You see here it works.

  • @brunchnertrip3575
    @brunchnertrip3575 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Thank you for visiting Davao. PUJs will be replaced by city buses soon. This will be under the city's high-priority bus system project, and like the underground cabling project, its implementation will be in phases.
    Hopefully, by next year 500 buses will be deployed around the city.

    • @youtubephan2427
      @youtubephan2427 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thats nice, hopefully manila strats a publiac bus system, currently whats available in manila is messy and contributes traffic, a system thats easier to use and tourist friendly with displayed routesand noticeable bus stops

    • @alanyosores5642
      @alanyosores5642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@youtubephan2427 after 20 years pang world class na ang Davao samantalang ang manila maiiwan sa pansitan🤣🤣🤣dahil sa Mga mayor na kasabwat druglord dagdagan mopa Mga walang bayag🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lahat Ng pasaway lumayas na sa Davao naiipon lahat sa manila🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @gerardanderson9665
      @gerardanderson9665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@alanyosores5642 As a Dabaweño, Davao City is Still Pretty Corrupt Tho. Just More Government BS Propaganda on How Davao City is the "Greatest City in the Philippines" Which is not. Davao Has alot of Problems Like the Rest of The Philippines. Manila's a Shithole But If Davao has the Same Population Density as Manila, It Would be the same, if not Even Worst cause at least People in Manila are Kinda Open Minded.

    • @youtubephan2427
      @youtubephan2427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alanyosores5642 I'm not bashing davaoim saying Manila government officials are the creasing Manila streets are a Ness and should follow whatever davao is doing

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@youtubephan2427 you need more trains in manila tbh.

  • @lakegapo
    @lakegapo ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Congratulations, Davao City. This is amazing. May this be the new standard for the rest of the Philippines.

  • @Errr717
    @Errr717 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    You're right. Everyone should expect a high quality of life. And you just showed it can be done. The politicians need to have the courage to put their career on the line and push for improvements.
    Nice video. I like what you're doing.

  • @ralfnikoparohinog1918
    @ralfnikoparohinog1918 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Despite of all the negatives in the country, you never fail to show us its good sides and all the improvements that will inspire more Filipinos to become responsible members of society. I think the government should allow good foreigners like you to have a filipino citizenship. You deserve it. Keep up the great work man!

  • @JE.M07
    @JE.M07 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Other countries you could only see wires when it's near powerplants. It's good to see some projects like this.

    • @micronano8345
      @micronano8345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm working in Middle East and you can't see any single cable wire in any place here.

  • @mlawalkthrough
    @mlawalkthrough ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Discipline, cooperation with lgu and also a true strong leadership of lgu in Davao is the key to have a clean environment and less traffic city.

    • @k-studio8112
      @k-studio8112 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Clean environment, agree ako pero less traffic??? Hahahha jusko matagal ng problema yan dito sa Davao senior high pa ako hanggang ngayon college na ganon pa din. Sobrang lumala na traffic ngayon tas hirap pa mag-commute. Just stating the facts.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@k-studio8112 it's being solved.

    • @maepogz
      @maepogz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@k-studio8112 BUS TRANSPO SYSTEM IS WAVING!!

    • @lilpoint2643
      @lilpoint2643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@k-studio8112 matagal naman sana maayos ang problema na yan kung nag daang Presidente umayos ay kumilos Tapos sasabihin mo eh bakit hindi nagawa ni dating President Duterte?. Inuna nga yung Manila sa mga infrastructure dahil kailangan nila at bagong daan sa Luzon parang walang traffic at meron pang pandemya. Ganun din sa Cebu.. Pinasa lang sana yung Federal baka malaki pa nagbago.

    • @youtubeuser7850
      @youtubeuser7850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@k-studio8112 true. Hirap mag commute. Kaya ako nilalakad ko nalang SPMC to Damosa kesa magsayang ng oras kakaantay ng jeep pero ang ending, sa taxi ka sasakay kasi punuan na ang mga jeep.

  • @johnarat9618
    @johnarat9618 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Eyy thanks for coming to Davao, my man!! I'm from Davao myself, you made me proud, sir.

    • @mamimomikuto8275
      @mamimomikuto8275 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Saludo sa tagapagpatupad ng batas at mamamayan ng Davao. Mabuhay kayong lahat!

  • @liamronin821
    @liamronin821 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hello. Gadget Addict. I remember I was there December 2013 when Tacloban city was hit by typhoon Yolanda. I stayed there around 4 months before going back to Tacloban city. Very nice place.

  • @IAm-el3ry
    @IAm-el3ry ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm amazed and inspired by the people and leadership in Davao, particularly of this place. Awesome vlog you have there.

  • @vaniimi
    @vaniimi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I understand that redevelopment is way more complicated than having empty land and building up but it’s super cool to see Davao City striving for better

  • @ashkevron23
    @ashkevron23 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is what we need to see in Metro Manila. Davao city is amazing 🤩

    • @akosiclemz
      @akosiclemz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simulan ang disiplina. Kasi ang mga taga davao. Sunod muna bago complain tapos makikinig naman leader nila

    • @stanloona1467
      @stanloona1467 ปีที่แล้ว

      not only in Metro Manila but all over the Philippines

  • @crepesuzette7458
    @crepesuzette7458 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is an excellent public service. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Getting a slap of shame. Because seeing disciplined Filipinos sure is hard to come by especially in the cities of Metro Manila. You are doing it right Sir 🥰

  • @oneononehiggo7921
    @oneononehiggo7921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A big difference ,clean and orderly,well done 👍 hope up north here will follow suit

  • @jrespeto
    @jrespeto ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nakapasyal na po ako sa Davao at sobrang linis po talaga now lng ako nakakita na lugar at City na napakalinis.

  • @helenbriangoaldigger3214
    @helenbriangoaldigger3214 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope the pipes they used are durable to be able to withstand earthquakes and flooding so it may last for the long term! Salute to Davao and to you sir for sharing with us this wonderful project of Davao!

  • @ian74747
    @ian74747 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is what happens when a politician truly cares about its citizens, they are PROBLEM SOLVERS, not WHINERS like those people in the Senate.

  • @Mike-cp7tw
    @Mike-cp7tw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video I always like watching ur videos very informative and it keeps me updated on what’s going on out there cause I’m getting ready to move out there soon 👍

  • @jurmo2
    @jurmo2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was last in Davao in 2019 it never hit me,OMG what a great improvement .Keep up the good work you are doing

  • @natsumidesu8019
    @natsumidesu8019 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is a great vlog I really hope this would impact on the cities of Manila, so please brother try your best to atleast show this to the rest of the managing group of the MMDA and if possible to the Mayor of Manila itself, big thanks to you bro. And more power to your channel👍

  • @bossgreg5324
    @bossgreg5324 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Not just all the wires. Sidewalks are clear as heck as well.

  • @vipper3344
    @vipper3344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this Gadget Addict! I really hope that at least Metro Manila would be like this ASAP.

  • @LifeInTheLongRun
    @LifeInTheLongRun ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been to Davao a few years back on Kadayawan weekend and I felt so secure and ease with the people and traffic management. 💪

  • @beeman235
    @beeman235 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Well disciplined people. Clean city. Again another amazing video g.a. 2 thumbs up

  • @sprakenite
    @sprakenite ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Another thing about everyone wearing helmet is because of the “no helmet, no lingap” policy. Basically means if you get into an accident while not wearing a helmet then don’t expect any assistance from the LGU. Also enforcers there have speed guns. I just got a ticket last December, driving 51 on a 40 😅

    • @WIZARDGAMINGCHANNEL27
      @WIZARDGAMINGCHANNEL27 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh no 😂😂 pag may speed gun na sa harap slow down ka na dapat hehe

  • @I_C_U_Looking
    @I_C_U_Looking ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work! My hat is off to you and your good deeds. Thank you for caring..

  • @GH0sTz27
    @GH0sTz27 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It feels like you're in other country, and the cleanliness 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @daveerwin20
    @daveerwin20 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Proud to be from Davao City.

  • @pjaphethvelilla1286
    @pjaphethvelilla1286 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome to davao GA! I live at davao city😊😊 God bless GA... dont worry your safe in davao city

  • @anjtubzchannel1595
    @anjtubzchannel1595 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow amazing video I miss my hometown Davao City the land of promise 🦅 Keep it up sir , watching from Dubai.

  • @switchiller
    @switchiller ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this looks awesome! Thanks for showing how these look like. I hope Manila follows suit soon.

  • @pauljohn0001
    @pauljohn0001 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Davao ppl u guys are awesome! Keep up the good work.

  • @rahulmaron
    @rahulmaron ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Even if the buildings are old and low-rise, it can still look like a city from the 1st world when no messy wires and streets are clean. I hope other cities will follow.

    • @LeeFromAsia
      @LeeFromAsia ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Philippines is a 1st world country, all the All Allied nations are 1st world countries. Second World: Eastern Bloc led by the USSR, the Warsaw Pact, China and their allies and Third World: Non-Aligned Movement (led by India and Yugoslavia) and other neutral countries.
      If you're talking about the diffrence between developing and developed then yeah, Davao does look like a developed country's city in terms of cleanliness and orderliness.

    • @zionwilliamson386
      @zionwilliamson386 ปีที่แล้ว

      "1st world" should not be used to measure the development of countries. "1st world countries" is the term used in the countries that are allied to U.S.A. The proper terms are developing or developed countries.

    • @alphanation368
      @alphanation368 ปีที่แล้ว

      @LeeFromAsia You have got to be smoking some serious shabu if you think Philippines is a 1st world country, it is not even considered a 2nd world. There is a reason why the Filipinos are ranked 2nd and 3rd visible minorities in the west...usually below India and China and it is not because there are 1 billion Filipinos in Philippines, it is the LACK of opportunity and the LOW income in the country. Instead of trying to glorify Philippines, why not be honest and criticize its flaws so they can be corrected? You do realize that doctors in the Philippines make less than mcdonalds servers here in Canada right? This is precisely the reason why there are so many Filipinos here in Canada. You can work at a warehouse here for a really shitty wage and still make more than lawyers and doctors in Philippines.

    • @LeeFromAsia
      @LeeFromAsia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphanation368 You must be eating crack laced with human feces. You aren't even using the correct terms. The three worlds are political terms on who is allied with who during the cold war. The correct terms are "developed" and "developing" counties.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeeFromAsia definition of words evolve.

  • @edmundcasey7765
    @edmundcasey7765 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job!!! Clear description of improvement, keep up.

  • @emstimelessvlogs
    @emstimelessvlogs ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this vid. and i appreciated it well and Im from this city . I love the improvements you share to all viewers.. keep it up

  • @dhawkr.3678
    @dhawkr.3678 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks GA. Everything you said was right on.
    My experience there in 2013 led me to believe that any city in the world, with the right leadership and willingness of people to change for the better can be a model city.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @gabgab9417
    @gabgab9417 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How I wish this can be done and followed here in Cebu City. I am so amazed to see this and hope to visit Davao for the 1st time in the near future.

    • @miaya3898
      @miaya3898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stay in Cebu. Davao is not exciting or sophisticated

    • @packohub1145
      @packohub1145 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@miaya3898 because Davao is still a agriculture city.. The Downtown still in progress u have to understand Cebu had been a city since Spanish Era.. While Davao only established from progress late 90's

    • @mangkalbo
      @mangkalbo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@miaya3898 lol!

    • @KillberZomL4D42494
      @KillberZomL4D42494 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@miaya3898 Lol Cebu has so many snatchers. My classmate was one of the victims when we went there during our fieldtrip. I'd chose safety over disaster.

    • @KillberZomL4D42494
      @KillberZomL4D42494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@packohub1145 Not to mention Cebu City is the oldest and first ever city in our country, so people comparing Cebu to other cities is pure stupidity haha.

  • @mariemeia
    @mariemeia ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for appreciating little improvements in our country.

  • @activepinas
    @activepinas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just last weekend where I attended the Davao International Marathon. My friends from Davao drove me here. Good job, Davao!

  • @kaedeharakazuha1081
    @kaedeharakazuha1081 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hopefully this will be implemented nationwide. Especially here in Pasig City. As a Photographer, it is nicer to see the streets looks cleaner.

    • @richardgibson1872
      @richardgibson1872 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a photography, ano un? 😂

    • @kaedeharakazuha1081
      @kaedeharakazuha1081 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardgibson1872 Required ba na walang common sense pag pinoy? Hahahahaha

  • @davidkaiser810
    @davidkaiser810 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well well well, finally a video of something good in the Philippines. All is not lost...😎

    • @GadgetAddict
      @GadgetAddict  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      For me, the majority of my videos show something good in the Philippines.
      Why? Because they show what's being done to FIX the problems that exist. Instead of pretending they don't exist.

    • @williammaverick
      @williammaverick ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can you fix something when you don't even acknowledge/realize it? Pretending it doesn't exist is worse. GA's videos are all about showing the problems and ways to fix them.

    • @ian74747
      @ian74747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GadgetAddict majority of the problems in Metro Manila are caused by slacking Barangay LGU's.

    • @davidkaiser810
      @davidkaiser810 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williammaverick He doesn't show ways to fix them. It is the same old story. Give them a ticket for a violations and they keep doing it. Fixing it involves tougher consequences to motivate them to not do it again

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ian74747 too many LGUs din isang problema sa maynila. Ang daming mayors na puro magagaling ang daming ganap kaya walang nangyayari jan. Sa davao nag iisa lang nag mayor. Singleminded ang implementation pag may malalaking projects. Jan kasi kelangan pang hilot hilotin lahat ng mayor. Lol

  • @funinlife491
    @funinlife491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Welcome to Davao! Life is here!

  • @padofwtv
    @padofwtv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Gadget addict for showing us Davao. The place is really an example that we Filipinos still have the hope and chance to change. Davao shows us that a disciplined place would create a very good vibe and create positivity among its constituents. Mabuhay ang DAVAO.

  • @yallaresheeps3440
    @yallaresheeps3440 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Disciplined leaders rolling down to disciplined constituents & companies. TRuly a model city that can be emulated by the whole country especially Manila if only... I hope the Metro Manila LGUs, MMDA continue their work religiously to educate the public. Because of your nice vlog I will visit Davao soon. Thanks man for continously posting these kinds of topics to top-up our knowledge

  • @striderhiryu8549
    @striderhiryu8549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been to Davao many times it is so peaceful and organized,
    When I got to the airport, when I got into the taxi, I noticed that they were taking the passenger's name. I asked the person what it was for. And they said it is for the safety of the passenger.
    In case of an emergency, accident, or incident they have a record. 😊👍

    • @s6t6n6s9
      @s6t6n6s9 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      in some cases if you left your belongings in the taxi... like phones or bags. ^_^

  • @unknownunknown5244
    @unknownunknown5244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ito sana ma-implement sa buong bansa! I will support it 100%

  • @lovelibemsabsal4928
    @lovelibemsabsal4928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waaa! You're actually in my city. We do have some of the same problems that you encounter in Manila, eg illegal parking, loading/unloading in restricted areas. As proud as I am there is still a lot of room for improvement.

  • @JoeBigBoi
    @JoeBigBoi ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Davao's really been stepping up to be a model city. I hope officials from other cities follow the improvements they have undertaken. If anything, it can be done.

    • @a.c6761
      @a.c6761 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lets wait 20 years when they replaced Old Buildings plus all cables are fixed. Downtown Davao City deserve a 3rd capital of the PH

  • @johnraymund1006
    @johnraymund1006 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Underground systems are protected from strong winds and falling trees. They also look better aesthetically. However, buried lines are susceptible to water, earthquake and excavation damage, and can take longer to repair because the damaged area is usually more difficult to locate

    • @GadgetAddict
      @GadgetAddict  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All good points. Thanks for the feedback.

    • @rap3208
      @rap3208 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They can just stay with the overhead line installations and all they have to do is rationalize the overhead lines and get rid of those that are not used anymore and follow elcetrical codes. If you think about it, all the posts need to have is just the 3 phases and an overhead ground wire for the high tensions wire and the two or three lines for the low voltage (220v). And those telecoms and fiber optics should be replaced with trunklines and not single lines - this is just the telecom companies being lazy and not following the codes.

    • @ziggarillo
      @ziggarillo ปีที่แล้ว +26

      We've had underground everything (including trains) for a very long time (electricity over 100 yrs) Water damage even in flooding areas has never been an issue. Repair and replacement is easy because of manholes. Telephones were forever being cut off by storms and vehicles crashing into poles before they went underground in the late 20th century. Earthquakes have less effect on underground cables than cables on poles and the sides of buildings.

    • @MrEpicFlair
      @MrEpicFlair ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Everything has pros and cons. Kesa negative, give it a try then try to solve the cons

    • @rctteensma
      @rctteensma ปีที่แล้ว

      @YES PLEASE as long as cost it not an issue, go ahead.

  • @TCH-ul2qc
    @TCH-ul2qc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for doing this video. I hope someday I can go to Davao to visit.

  • @awinplays
    @awinplays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Props to you bro and god bless and take care for all your travels!

  • @williammaverick
    @williammaverick ปีที่แล้ว +9

    *DUTERTE* and of course the *Davaoeños!* If only the Philippines had been under a Federal type of government, provinces like Davao and Cebu have long been world class cities. What you see here is the perfect result of a province deprived of funding from the national government for 37+ years.

  • @franzjoms25
    @franzjoms25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The biggest asset of a governed place is its people. If the people are disciplined and all of them obey the law, the place and its government will flourish and everyone will be blessed.

  • @LelandVelasco
    @LelandVelasco ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a good initiative. I notice PLDT, Converge and Globe Fiber Layout Contractors loops a lot of cable. LGU or NTC should have a standard or guideline how to layout wires underground or up in the post

  • @leianth1
    @leianth1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the kind of Local government I wanted. I hope all parts of Philippines is open minded for a change and improvements. Thanks again for showing tis City Davao.

  • @arctan2010
    @arctan2010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s a beautiful city.

  • @SnitchandSnacks
    @SnitchandSnacks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like if a city in Metro Manila does the same thing, even with thousands of complaints and negativity, a lot of people would change their minds about it and would probably wish the same thing to be done on their city.

  • @judahtesoro157
    @judahtesoro157 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showcasing my home town bruh, would have loved to meet you...more power to you GA, Godbless you

  • @arnoldmariano8599
    @arnoldmariano8599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice ganda naman nakakainggit, sana lang magawa din dito sa metro manila. Kaya naman pag ginusto 😊

  • @samuelcruz4285
    @samuelcruz4285 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hello, G.A., I am from Davao and yes it is actually good here but could you also do some videos here where there are still things that needs to be done (i.e. uneven roads, road repairs that are not done properly, and the heavy traffic and difficult commute hours during rush hours in the evening). I am not suggesting these to do backlash on the credibility of the progress here in Davao and I am actually proud of those but there are still lots of issues in infrastructures here especially in terms of road conditions and I believe you're platform will help the city see more and serve the people of Davao and our visitors better. Thanks G.A.
    Ps. If you would want to see what i meant of poor road conditions, drive or ride around the vicinity of Sasa, Panacan, Tibungco areas (near-northbound from airport) and Matina and Maa traffics (going southbound)

    • @samuelcruz4285
      @samuelcruz4285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Up

    • @johnnier.o.d4746
      @johnnier.o.d4746 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samuelcruz4285 .... dude,you just made a proud member of ppbd mad as hell ...... 😂🤣😂🤣-🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 ......

    • @ziggarillo
      @ziggarillo ปีที่แล้ว

      Or maybe the new rail line and coastal road?

    • @michaeljakeusman
      @michaeljakeusman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ziggarillo train project got cancelled....

    • @deuceph
      @deuceph ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please bear with us in improving the roads. 10 to 20 years from the past, Davao's roads has improved a lot

  • @neilgonzalez551
    @neilgonzalez551 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Davao looks beautiful because of this. If only Cebu City would do the same and if they could fix their terrible sidewalk issues, then they would become Singapore like.

    • @ophanimangel3143
      @ophanimangel3143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Voting Rama, Garcia or another Osmena clan won’t improve Cebu at all. You need strong leadership who thinks outside the box and doesn’t corrupt with funding for infrastructure like this.

    • @llewelyncarpio4148
      @llewelyncarpio4148 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahaha

  • @snkrhd8958
    @snkrhd8958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello from New Zealand! Love the vids!

  • @northstar67
    @northstar67 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grabe, its so beautiful. It will take many years for my city to become like this, I'm here in calabarzon and i think it will take forever for our city to improve.

  • @skylove5013
    @skylove5013 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi gadget.i was part of a team that installed underground power cables in makati and bgc many years ago... but in some parts of manila its going to be challenging considering the flodd history of the place. But it's doable.

    • @novus310
      @novus310 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My dude's underground cable po ay waterproof, even the junction box is fully protected. IP- 67 or 68 compliant, ibig sabihin kahit po bumagyo,yelo or extreme weather wala po problema. Politiko lang po talaga ang palagay ko humaharang sa anong reason we don't know.

    • @skylove5013
      @skylove5013 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is why I said it's feasible.

    • @kripler3001
      @kripler3001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@novus310 Before the underground cabling commenced in Davao city, they have implemented citywide drainage overhaul at least 7 to 10 years ago which reduced flooding incidences in the major thoroughfare of downtown Davao. Underground cabling have many layers of insulation. However, it will be ill-advised to randomly implement it. Fixing drainage and flooding issue is one huge insulation layer afterall

  • @takitobutface6805
    @takitobutface6805 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    in the uk its like that gas, electric, phone line underground, i work in underground cabling management like this before. can u imagine this in manila? roads will look like a moon, illegal vendors, squatters will be digging the road to have free electricity😂

  • @wgaryowchar4434
    @wgaryowchar4434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You! Another great video

  • @useemehere2
    @useemehere2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video coverage GA.

  • @Alibadbad
    @Alibadbad ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Philippines is 75 years behind.
    And still regressing further

  • @snowstorm0914
    @snowstorm0914 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Meron talagang mga pinoy na ina undermine ang achievement ng Davao... kesho hindi daw lahat ng Davao wireless. Well off course if these people can just use their head with logic for a second, it takes more than a year just to complete a single phase of putting the wires underground.... it needs to undergo complicated engineering procedures to accomplish everything... since its already phase 2 excluding the pilot projects last 2016... the entire phases under the city ordinance will be completed by 2029 at more than 6 kms of wireless streets.
    So, if ever Metro Manila or other places in the Philippines will start putting their wires underground this 2023.... parang aabotan kayo ng 2040 and beyond just to bury few kilometers of wires.... meanwhile Davao City already has a huge headstart and leaving other cities in the dust....

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actions versus plans.

    • @iankarldavid8836
      @iankarldavid8836 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nasanay sila sa puro plano lang eh. Hahaha kaya di mo rin sila masisisi na hindi na nila umaasa ng pagbabago o yung expectation nila ay mababa na kasi sobrang haba ng panahon walang pagbabago lugar nila eh (sa mga poor areas), stagnant lang mga streets dun. Lagi may mga vendor sa mga streets, masikip dumaan kasi may kumakain sa tabi, basura nasa mga tabi lng, daming bata nakakalat sa mga daan, spaghetti wires, etc. Nasanay sa halfway2 projects lang. Ngayon ay hindi pa rin sila makapaniwala sa pagbabago ng Davao nitong mga nakaraang panahon, nandun parin yung duda talaga. Hahaha. Nasa isip nila, "sa umpisa lang yan, di rin yan matatapos o magagawa lahat" or "maganda lang ang davao pero sa ibang economic aspect bagsak". Excuse me kahit anong city data ranking mostly nasa top 10 ang Davao City. Ma-crime rate man yan, Economy ranking.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iankarldavid8836 kakaiba ang mindset nila. Masyado ng jaded. Kakaawa

    • @iankarldavid8836
      @iankarldavid8836 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darkboard5556 Oo, nasanay na din siguro ng matagal kaya di na rin sila umaasa ng pagbabago. Kaya sobrang happy din yung nasa pwesto sa kanila na sakto lang ginagawa o minsan wala talaga.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iankarldavid8836 ang hirap cguro tumira doon kung matino ka

  • @jle8148
    @jle8148 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, thank you for this video. The strong leadership and political will of the LGU in Davao explains why their former mayor became the President of the Philippines. He is loved by many because most of us desire and need change in the entire country.

  • @adamknight5089
    @adamknight5089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see people talk abot this - I also am disgusted by overhead cabling. We still have it in many older areas of Sydney Australia, such an eyesore and looks like the area is more primitive and the suburb 'gerry rigged'. I grew up in a nice area with none of this and it hurts the eyes and soul to see it. Hopefully this trend continues.

  • @pepengpalaka398
    @pepengpalaka398 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If we try to do the same thing here in NCR, you'll have some "concerned", "well-educated", "decent", "empathetic" and "compassionate" brats, journos, and politicians criticizing you for being "a threat to democracy" or "anti-poor". Lol.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When self improvement is frowned upon you get metro manila.

    • @maverickMVK
      @maverickMVK ปีที่แล้ว

      Rodrigo Duterte mentioned it before. Its possible but the oligarch are always on his way. Not to mention they have relatives inside the office. I am looking at you, Aquino.

  • @alberto-sama2022
    @alberto-sama2022 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Parang ibang bansa na pala ang davao in terms of discipline. My mind is blown not gonna lie davao ✌️

    • @deuceph
      @deuceph ปีที่แล้ว

      it was embedded to was by Digong. active ang local enforcers, LTO and HPG dito para manghuli araw-araw..

  • @alexandergallano4620
    @alexandergallano4620 ปีที่แล้ว

    ....just watched your video sir and I could really say that it really looks nice if cables are underground...Thanks for your video about it...I just hope and pray that the same thing would be done here in Metro Manila, especially in those areas/cities where there are still spaghetti wires on the streets...btw, just subscribed to your channel...hope you enjoy your stay here in the Philippines...

  • @shinryuzero
    @shinryuzero ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do praise Davao's people and the local government here, but that is also both the reason why it works in Davao and why it wont work here in Luzon, in particular Manila and its greater areas. Lets be honest. Each district of Manila will have a field day of putting blame on the national government for not doing something like this in Manila, but these same people will also raise an issue if said improvements gave them even a little bit of inconvenience.
    "Educated" people would be the first to say something about it, most specially if they don't like the government officials proposing it even if it can benefit everyone. On the other hand, if the said officials are who they like and think as "Educated" and has "Merit", even if there's clear evidence that an idea or what they say is, to be blunt - idiotic, they will defend said person and will insist on "Educating" other people just to prove their point, even if they're wrong.
    Not to say this scenario can't go the other way, but in general, the issue here is with the people in Manila. In order to do this kind of project, people in Manila and it's surroundings need to cooperate - which is a monumental task in itself. If Manila's population is decrease by half, including all its surroundings, then there's a possibility it will work for Manila, provided the people remaining observe the law and willing to make willing to make sacrifices. Thene there's also the need to have actual competent civil workers and leaders and most of all competent Local Government officials to handle such projects. Since the National Government can provide the support but the local government handles everything from planing to execution.
    So yeah, this is an almost an impossible task to do in manila given the many factors the region has.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are painting a very bleak picture of manila. It's sad.

    • @shinryuzero
      @shinryuzero ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darkboard5556 I'm just saying the truth though. Manila could be a live version of Gotham City. But I'm not saying that manila is the most depressing city in the world - on contrary it's not and there are other cities more depressing and actually more unruly and unsafe in the world. Filipinos, most specially those who are thinking they're the "Educated" elite and doesn't give a real dime about us local masses think that our problems are the worst in the world and tend to blame everything they see to someone. I hate to say this but the western type of thinking and idolization of western culture tend to make such mindsets. It's like an infestation of "Karens/Kens/Kevins/Kyles", although to be honest it's much less compared in the US. But still, Manila is fucked.
      Davao has less western influence in it thus the discipline and patience of the people there are much high. Bonus is that they do have competent leaders there, that are actually disciplinarians as well. Compared that to Manila who is a cesspool of western ideology, with all the so called higher education - It doesn't gave the same results as a province like Davao. Says a LOT about one should actually perceive who are the actual civilized and "Educated" people are.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shinryuzero when the infrastructure projects undergoing in davao right now are finished i think the city can accommodate a lot of people from manila if they want to move out. Just to ease the congestion and let manila breathe.

  • @rojiyaaderakuruuzu8058
    @rojiyaaderakuruuzu8058 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    grabe nanibago ako sa davao , una ko napansin walang dispatcher ng jeep walang mga ulol na nka tambay at walang mga sidewalk vendor hahahah! sana all!
    kung mag rretiro ako someday dyan ko gusto mag retiro sa lugar na yan. parang ibang bansa with filipino vibes.

    • @maverickMVK
      @maverickMVK ปีที่แล้ว

      Meron naman mga barkers ng jeep, mostly sa hapon. May mga jeep din may sariling condoktor.
      Uncle ko na nagtrabaho sa Abu Dabi, noong nagretire siya. Dito na siya sa Davao nakatira. member pa nga siya ng Purok dito sa amin. Taga Los Banos Laguna siya. Mas gusto niya dito, walang stress at kahit gabi na, hindi ka kakabahan.

  • @rajsrivastav6940
    @rajsrivastav6940 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BRAVO PHILIPPINES........LOTS OF LOVE FROM INDIA

  • @chasingmyasianqueen
    @chasingmyasianqueen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Davao City is a beautiful city. We spent a week on Samal Island and is also beautiful and clean.

  • @edwin_ac
    @edwin_ac ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Much that I hate Duterte as a president, I have to commend him for the orderliness that he did for Davao. I wish authorities here in Bicol would have the same project, i.e., putting telephone, electricity, internet, and cable tv underground.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The key is duterte himself. Everyone tiptoes around him. You hate that kind of leadership. You probably are not going to elect a leader like him so it's unlikely to happen there.

    • @sedsaifelbo6942
      @sedsaifelbo6942 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You cannot do it in Bicol which is infested with LUTANG liberal left-wing anarchists and communists. You have to be conservative to be disciplined. Just look at the highways of Bicol. Almost every bystander and tricycle driver are member of door-to-door van syndicates who force waiting passengers bound for Manila to ride vans. They are doing it hold-up style.

  • @julzpogi17
    @julzpogi17 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tatak Duterte

  • @501man9
    @501man9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to see a street without excessive wires rolled up and hanging from an already overloaded bunch of wires.

  • @arsonexc
    @arsonexc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I looked at it and straight up thought, that aint the Philippines Chief. Crazy to think how much those wires clear up the place.

  • @martsmontemayor4035
    @martsmontemayor4035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Very inspiring video..

  • @ferdie4236
    @ferdie4236 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Yan ang dapat tularan sa lahat ng
    mga city

  • @nanbolz2238
    @nanbolz2238 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love what youre doing. Continue what youre doing.

  • @makoygaara
    @makoygaara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GA welcome to our hometown!
    Go to Chinatown (Magsaysay avenue) ride or walk it is quite near City Hall. You can see the process of underground cabling, it is part of the phase 2 project.
    EDIT: You are in Chinatown already saw the buildings and the pipes underground.

  • @mzosman
    @mzosman ปีที่แล้ว

    It is interesting how nice Davao City going be. It’s just like here in Singapore where everything has its own system 😊

  • @kikomhelai5
    @kikomhelai5 ปีที่แล้ว

    To improve the life, the quality of living. Love what your doing.

  • @deuceph
    @deuceph ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Davao City, GA! Our office is jusy right there near San Pedro St.. If you had the time to roam around the city, it's as clean there as it is everywhere.

  • @flipsilog_Gaming
    @flipsilog_Gaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks beautiful. I wonder if they'll ever do that in Manila

  • @nice2one376
    @nice2one376 ปีที่แล้ว

    im so envious right now. i hope.this will be televised soon.

    • @darkboard5556
      @darkboard5556 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unlikely. Elitists kasi ang media. Sasabihin lang nila na matagal na yan sa bgc.