BGC is the fanciest part of Manila. Explore Manila's slums if you want to see the 3rd world reality of the Philippines. It's heartbreaking but normal for most Filipinos.
Expats from different countries and I don't blame them. If you can live in a place for half to a third of the cost where you can have almost all of what the western nation can provide, why not? But BGC is not all Philippines, well in fact BGC is not all of Taguig City or Metro Manila. We have serious third world problems, no doubt about it, but it's HOME.
@@walterdayrit675 Even in America there are lots of people who are homeless, beggars, and drug addicts lying on the sidewalks, that's the reality of Uncle Sam, is it normal to most Americans? FYI, there's no perfect country in the entire world, I would rather live in a third-world country full of smiles, and hospitality, than in a first-world-class country like in the West & Europe full of hate, discrimination, and racist.
@@Brian_The_Lion i felt really safe. Its probably one of the most modern city in the world. Some foreigners are full of envy seeing Philippines progressing
When I was in Manila I went for a walk in Tondo and felt completely safe. No place is perfect but I get tired of so called first world countries acting like they are the best place ever. I’ve spent plenty of time all over America and the U.K. plus Europe and have family in 9 countries on 4 continents. I’ll take the Philippines 🇵🇭 over all of them 100% !! It’s not just the cost of living but more the people than anything else.
Thank you Sir! you're Statement absolutely made me cry! Because what your saying is absolutely correct! Been living in the US for so many years, I agree with you Thank you! Philippines is one of the fastest growing countries. I'm so greatefull you're there to proof it. Great fully appreciate it .
Me and my husband are already retired in US. Our income is more than enough to live in the Philippines. The development in the Philippines is too fast. We are planning to buy condo unit in the City and construct a vacation home in the province where we can find helpers to take care of us. US is too expensive for Seniors right now. Philippines is not third world anymore, the GDP in that Country is leading in South east Asia.
Philippines is a good choice for you to retire. Filipinos don't discriminate race, age and status. Be friendly to the locals and they'll retaliate hundredfold
My advice for you and your sweet senior husband is to get him Philhealth first thing in philipinese then to have 10,000 US dollars 💵 untouched for medical emergency, in Philippines the medical care system has skin tax in place, your husband most like will be overcharged for every thing , if you manage to fly your husband out of Philippines to either Guwam or Vietnam, you will save 80% of what would you pay in philipinese for health care plus he will be treated in far better facilities than the one in Philippines, the medicen in Philippines is Crazy expensive, bring at least 3 months supply, in Philippines they really humiliate those who can’t afford their medical bills such as tie them to the bed and confiscate their passports and seized their assets , I am talking from experience, take care and God bless .
Ah Nope, Ph is Very Slow. So much Corruption starting from the Govt. Vietnam is Faster, no Guns, Healthier Food, many Manufacturing companies, Neutral to all Opposing countries. Yeah.
Tbh, if Philippines managed to pull itself together, BGC would be a benchmark of what Philippine cities would look like. On top of that, Pasig City would be the benchmark of good governance. Mix the two and you could absolute make Philippines rise from its current state.
Theres always corruption in every country even in the US and Europe. Why can’t you just be happy that your country Philippines is finally starting to develop??
All politicians are corrupt, whether they are Filipino or not. There are worst politicians outside PH. We just happened to be controlled by other nations (such as your idol, the US) that is why we compromise a lot leading to corruption. If a politician refuse to be controlled, they will be marred by the MSM, even calling them corrupt. So this concept of corrupt PH is just made up by the MSM, and YOU are indoctrinated by this idea.
Without corrupt politicians? lol start with your selves, One of the reasons why Philippines still considered as third world because of Undisciplined Filipino agree with your Statement about corruption but still that's just one of the reasons
BGC shouldn't be the Main basis of "being developed" as what described by foreigners. It's a small city in Manila, they don't showcase Filipino Culture ,restaurants and Cafe came from Western Influences, Italian Pasta ? Wolfgang Steak ? Ramen ? Where 's the filipino Spirit ?come on man . Business owned by Foreign Corporations most of them at least . . It Is is created for " Consumerism " and Foreign Infrastructures which mostly foreign expats can benefit but Locals Can't even afford to live there (too expensive). Giving job to manilenos yes of course but Don't Say it represent Philippines because it's NOT . Go to Province ,Cebu ,Davao, Siquijor ,Palawan,Ilocos,Mindanao ,Batangas etc. They represent Filipino Culture . Observe the Way of living of locals this is where you measure if its developing or struggling . Many parts of provinces has slow internet which is basic commodity of modern living nowadays . You get that in BGC but they don't cater to serve that in many Local Provinces. If everything makes sense .
Chill, our provinces have been developing rapidly in the past 5 years. Yes plenty of room for improvements but it can get better if we continue every worthy project that's been started
I bought a land in Siquijor. I regret it. I tried to live there for 5 months. Cost of living is high. Foods are Manila prices because of tourism. But my goodness the basic things like public transport and electricity is a nightmare. You need to have your own motorbike. Power outage everyday. Services are no good. 🤦🏽♀️ there are no government offices. Need to go to Dumaguete. They call Dumaguete developed but where is development there lol very stressful cus of traffic and very very congested and chaotic
In whatever descriptions and captions for the Phillipines yet still no nation can beat the friendliness and hospitality of the Filipino people....thank you for uplifting the image of the Philippines fren...good luck to your stay ...take care!
Jan ka nskakamali. Friendly sa foreigner or inang tao pero sa kamag anak kalaro o kaibigan e mga ugaling ulupong. Crab mentality. Tama Yung rating sa Inyo no world most bully country. Mga Karen at Kevin ugali ng mga Vovo Pinoy.
Philippine friendliness is a cap. Filipinos are just friendly to foreigners because either they want their money or their seed. Nothing special about that 3rd world backward country.
Foreigners are so scared of the fact that the Philippines is steadily progressing significantly. BGC is only one of the developed cities here. You haven't even seen anything yet. We have been viewed negatively in international media. That's why it's being lifted. While other countries are busy belittling the Philippines, we focus on actual progress here.
Some people are poor , its their option, they have neglect the opportunity to have a better living . They just depend on the government to feed them from taxpayers money.
I’m a Filipino/American live in America for 32 years and retired now and going back to my beloved country for good. Thank you for your understanding of Filipino culture.I’m your new subscriber and God Bless You,,,
@@Apex042 what loophole? i'm a highschool student planning to move to the usa once i finish graduation through the help of my family living in USA. but i feel like there's still something missing in my plan since it feels too easy and straightforward. can you elaborate more on what you mean by "loophole"?
philippines was never a 3rd world country it was wrecked after WWII left leaderless and devasted after WWII the country side was ruled by war lords and oligarchs, today the military finishing off the last militia forces and rebels
Good Decision to retired in the Philippines.Philippines is changing,after this present administration so many changes will happen.During Corazon Aquino time She changed the constitution to benefit the Oligark.By 2027 many changes the Philippines is a very rich Country.
A more proper way to say it instead of calling it as a developing nation is that it’s an ‘emerging country’ or a country that’s slowly transitioning to a rapid global market.
@@MR_LoreYTyou are lucky that your government protected your people. Look at the uncontrolled immigration from western nations. It ruined the host countries stability and culture.
Here in Mexico, people dress better than me too! It’s a lot like you describe the Philippines. A lot of people in the “developed world” really seem to have biased impressions about other parts of the world. Thanks for this video. Subscribed. 🇲🇽🤝🇵🇭
Whatever description/branding Philippines Just come visit us and see the excitement, fun- filled adventure and the people. Thnks Brian. God bless u always
Not just respect but love one another even tho they think us as bad 😅 It's not just respect and love we have been taught alot of valuable things to do instead But yh that is absolutely true
Youre such an honest unbiased person. The Philippines is a beautiful country and I 'm happy you find Philippines a wonderful country worth living! Thank you for believing in the Philippines and the Pilipino people!
"third world" has been a very misused term... It really just originated from the world war, and third world just means any country that's not the allies or the axis. Germany isn't even "first world" in that definition. "Developing country", as you say, is the correct economic descriptor. Poverty is in any country, at different levels and in different forms. So, honestly... Calling it in the classical "third world" which most people really mean is "under developed" like really really poor economically, is not even correct for the Philippines anymore.
Awesome Brian ! --- My small budget isn't quite enough for BGC - as a US expat - alone & looking for a comfortable place to retire over there. $600 for rent is much too close to 40% of my budget - not recommended or desirable ? > Whereas -- $320 for a fully furnished studio in Eastwood City suits my budget much better @ 20% !!! 🤔 A bit less chaotic for me as an old man - but still has everything needed for comfort - in a smaller space ? 🤗 Yet -- BGC is but 5 miles away (?) certainly close enough for some visits anytime ?!? - - - ALL of 'this' really puts the US to shame now in most places of the country. Even Las Vegas has a significant homeless issue and safety concerns at night -- while the prices are very high now ! - - - You are 100% correct in your perceptions (!) -- so simply enjoy it !!!
Hey Man! You’ve hit the nail right in the head. Was just thinking about this a moment ago. I feel that the Phils isnt a third world country anymore but no one wants to talk about it. I know we have rural areas, homeless people, shanties and stuff but what country doesnt have em?? We’ve definitely come a long long way. Go around and look for yourself. We have tons of cars on the road, malls are packed on the weekends, contruction of condos practically on every corner of the city. So cmon! Tell me, are we really still 3rd world?
Brian, thank you for sharing my country’s story with the world. We may not be perfect, but we are on a journey, striving every day to become the best version of ourselves.
Thanks for your Remarks Brian. I'm so happy and grateful for your review about our country. May you Enjoy more years on peaceful stay here in the Philippines. Praying you'll always be safe Sir.
Yeah right! I knew this when I was watching a video "30 third world countries to retire at"! I thought Philippines will be number 1 in the list better than Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia but before he revealed the best country or number 1 the list, he said that Philippines is not a third world country now but is A DEVELOPING COUNTRY that is why I did not include it in this list. It will be a better retirement country than the number 1 country in this list because now it is a developing country. Now at number 1 "so the video continued". FIRST WORLD COUNTRY is the next rank or title after we become fully developed I think? With salaries reaching hundreds of thousands of pesos up to millions of pesos depending on your work, one day Philippines will be like this, all foreigners on Earth will say PHILIPPINES IS THE PLACE TO BE THE DREAM LAND!
Thank God Philippines is moving forward. Without corrupt government officials we probably achieved even better. Thanks for your video you are the proper channel to introduce us to other nation.
@@yukiii95 its part our culture. whoever sits in the government position will do the same. ill do the same. you'll do the same. very few politicians do their job properly. we always find a way to get ahead like singit sa traffic, padreno system, palakasan sistem, backer system, fixer, palakad, backdoor and the list go on. kamote culture
@@juantamad9529 You are such a pessimist! IT WILL BE ERASED NOT ENTIRE BUT WILL BE ERASED SLOWLY until fewer and fewer Filipinos does these nasty things!
This is the truest comment I’ve seen on this thread. Legit 💯. People who says Philippines is developing really well don’t know the reality here. Bgc is a very very very small city in metro Manila. It’s so small you can walk the whole city in in one day lol
This is the truest comment I’ve seen on this thread. Legit 💯. People who says Philippines is developing really well tho don’t know the reality here. Bgc is a very very very small city in metro Manila. It’s so small you can walk the whole city in a span of what 4 hours?
Yeah!!! Manyforeigners call my country "third world" country. A third word country, with the biggest arena inthe world, withthe biggest Ikea store in the world, couples of big malls in the world etc. Whatever you call it , I'm still very, very proud of my country.
You obviously don't understand what 3rd world mean. It means high poverty rates (lots of manila/cebu slums), low GDP per capita. Philippines GDP per capita is only 3000 while one of 1st world like USA is 70000. Japan 33000.
The thing is, BGC is a place tailored specifically to cater to the rich and the foreigners. They keep everything as neat and clean as possible to give off the best impression, and they make sure the strays or homeless beggars that wonders in be relocated immediately lest they risk dirtying the eyes of the precious money dispensers. Sadly, the further away you go from BGC Center, the more you see the 3rd-world-ness of the city. 😢
SAME THING IN UNITED STATES THE DISPARITY IS THE ZOMBIES IN AMERICA. HEHEHEHEHE.WE DON'T HAVE ZOMBIES IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE ADVANTAGE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES MEN AND WOMEN WASH THEIR BOOTY HOLE WITH WATER USING DEEPER. IN AMERICA AND OTHER PART OF EUROPE THEIR USING TISSUE WHICH IS SO SMELLY TO MEN AND WOMEN WITH SKID MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA THEN YOU DO ANAL SEX??????????????YUK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If whole manila was this then Philippines truly is becoming the one of the economic power. IF they can expand BGC through whole manila like what other capital like Tokyo did
Thank yoi for supporting the Philippines.Who cares about these people calling the Philippines a third world country anyway..Then so be it,dont come to those who said Philipines is not a good place to visit.Stay in your country or go somewhere else simple as that
I like your attitude. Please don't check out The Philippines truth/facts because you will puke after watching his shit for brain channels. You are being warned.
The philippines is NOT a poor country. What the PH has is a poverty problem. There is a very huge discrepancy between poor and rich. The rise of the middle class alleviates this but it won't be enough until the nation's growth will be inclusive. The problem is even if the the GDP is one of the fastest growing worldwide, the benefits are not felt by the people living at the bottom of society. So while the PH is not a poor country by any means, it certainly has a glaring "poverty" problem.
Don’t you think the poverty problem has a lot to do with poverty stricken people exponentially reproducing an expanding poverty rate by procreating in the process of having unprotected sex with a government doesn’t seem to care about providing free condoms just to keep the poverty rate down. I mean, if you’re in poverty and you also produce three children, you’re all the more in poverty because you can’t really afford those three children . Just look at the Filipino illegitimacy birth rate.. it’s skyrocketing which keeps poverty stricken girls in poverty trying to make ends meet with their Filipino ethics on pamilya .
@@valdasendriulaitis50 I work in a community health and I have been assign in various barangay. condoms are handed over if someone will come over 18 years old married. unfortunately many condoms got expired and thrown off. pills are more famous than condoms. also they don't like condoms for various funny reasons
Brian_The_Lion brotha, I know every person has their own perspective in life! But believe me or not, I am impressed and felt it every single words you said; I’m not sugar coating to express my admiration through your content because I am a Filipino! But, I can feel it the sincerity! Of course some people will may disagree but that’s their choice and decision. Respect for that! But, for you brotha! All I can say, please keep doing why makes you happy and comfortable. And again, thank you so much for staying in my country and featuring anything you can! My country is not perfect and you are right puberty exists, but it’s a 100% that we Filipinos are very hospitable, very friendly, very welcoming and above all God fearing! Wish you all the best and enjoy and I hope and pray you can find a girl that will take care of you the rest of your life if you wish to to stay for the good in my country because Filipinos will take care of you if you adopt our culture and the way you respect my country and my countrymen!!! There’s more things to explore buddy and please do enjoy!! From 🇨🇦 all the way to my beloved country Philippines 🇵🇭
Well said, bro. Some vloggers like The Philippines truth/facts only focuses on the negative side of the Philippines and its people. Check out his channels but don't subscribe. Be ready to puke your guts out after viewing his sick channels.
@@Apex042 bro! I know some people or vloggers are users, but I just wanna mention to that I am not here to talk about the negative side of these people or whatever there plans they have! Always choose to be kind” by Pablo’s of Sb19, and let the karma deal with it! However, some of the content creators are genuine and as long as they are promoting our country, let’s be happy and grateful and if they’re only using it for the sake of their channels, all good, that’s their problem anymore! Thanks bro! We can just take the positive side in this world too much is going on but always be positive and be kind! 😇
"Third World" is an outdated and offensive Cold War-era term. Currently accepted terms include "developing" and "lower-middle or low-income." The poorest and least industrialized nations are sometimes termed "frontier" or "least developed" countries.
Let them! the important thing is that we are happy in the philippines even if our thoughts are simple. God will take care of everything. I'm just happy when there are foreigners who enjoyed & love the Philippines. that's why I also love them from the bottom of my heart no matter what country they're from, because in my opinion not all people in other countries have the same attitude. maybe out of 100% only 30% have strange behavior. Who knows, maybe that 30% will change if you treat them well, and the whole world will be united.
BGC is a 240 hectares lifestyle city in the Philippines. It houses all the famous brands in the world. It is beautiful, peaceful, playful, classy, and extremely safe. It is a world class city worth emulating.
Damn right! I have lived in California for almost three decades more than half of my life. Me and my friends are still acting like hamsters in a wheel. You’re lucky bro!
I do not give a damn whatever they call of this country... I mind my own business and do whatever I can to improve my life. So what? It's out of our control... let the politicians think about that because they are the one seated in the office and if they cannot improve anything, who's at fault, their lack of governance...
third world country that have some robots in shopping malls, tons of tall buildings,fastest growing economy in the region,low inflation rate and fast growing middle class
honestly PH seems more like a 2nd world country than a third world. we have many slums and undeveloped places here, but we also have alot of developed prospering places and educated people too.
My family migrated to the United States last year. When I tell people about it, the most common question I get is "Why didn't you go with them?". I always tell them that I find it hard to convince myself to move to the United States, when our american friends come to the Philippines and 9/10 of them, find it hard to leave and if possible would like to live and retire here. So again, why should I go to the United States, where I'd get discrimination?
bs. it depends on what state you live in, there is almost no discrimination against filipinos in california. my aunt, uncle, paternal grandparents, cousins, other aunt, etc all live there in california as filipinos yet have never faced any real discrimination from the americans there.
technically it classifies as a developing country, it was third world but its developing and its developing at quite a fast rate compared to other third world countries and even first or second world countries.
I think it doesn't really matter what other countries are calling our Philippines... Important thing is that we know that yes we are developing...middle class households are increasing, people are working hard to make their lives better coz we can't anymore depend on our government... No matter how much foreign people call us... We love our beloved country Philippines ❤
BGC is a just very small area where a lot of rich people lives, and a lot of them are foreigners, then just go around the eastern part of Taguig and you'll see poverty, where most of the Filipino lives. and that's how most of the FIlipino lives in reality.
All countries have poverty not even in the Philippines... the worst is some people here are exaggerating their own country , instead of lifting up they are the one who downgrade thir own Land. Maybe Philippines is not that rich but we have something that we can be proud of
Okey lang tawaging third world country importante Kilala natin Ang diyos na may likha ng langit at lupa mapalad tyo kahit mahirap tyong bansa nagkakaisa no war peace Ang bansa natin Masaya nko proud Pinoy
Funny thing, I can feel you like my Country as I do.I love love my Country because when i am their I feel like i am feeling so relax. Enjoy life God bless
You’re only seeing the tourist bubble of Manila, but that’s not the real Philippines. Venture beyond those areas, and you’ll quickly find the reality this is a third-world country. I’ve explored it myself, and while the poverty is clear, the people here are genuinely happy with so little. It can put things into perspective for any foreigner that true happiness doesn’t come from the distractions of a lavish lifestyle. To really understand the Philippines, you need to see it for what it is, not just through the lens of a tourist.
i've been living in the philippines for my whole life and it's more of a third world country progressing fast into a second world country. yes, there are alot of impoverished places, but "tourist bubbles" are proof that the philippines DOES have development, and this development can slowly spread to other places in the country outside of manila. despite all the poverty and stuff, there are signs of big developments here like bgc and all
@@floof6896 Maybe calling it ‘developing’ is more appropriate, but what I said still stands. The person who posted this is incorrect in thinking BGC reflects the rest of the Philippines. Even my fiancée’s professor in her globalization class taught that the Philippines is third-world, and Filipinos themselves refer to it as such. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but outside the tourist spots, poverty and underdevelopment are the reality.
Poverty is everywhere even in rich countries....corrupt is everywhere too....vote wisely whos to blame for corrupt the voters 1st....Then leave mag ofw ka muna bago tumira sa ibang bansa bago laitin ang pinas ang papangit ng bansa nla kahit mayaman....
@@EttaBulac I get it. There’s something beautiful about the Philippines that’s hard to find elsewhere, and I know Filipinos can face terrible treatment working overseas. But appreciating the Philippines doesn’t need to exclude the real problems at home. Sugarcoating does not help. The truth is, calling out real issues isn’t disrespecting the Philippines. It’s necessary if things are ever going to get better for everyone, not just in the tourist spots. This is why I strongly feel Brian is wrong.
san fransisco is not even safe anymore lot of homeless i cant explain..but sad san fransisco is my dream place to live but when i arrive its very different now
Totally agree ❤ been thinking of going back home for a while, i miss the laid back lifestyle back home, been away for 2 decades and couldn't agree more that back is way better than anywhere else...
I don’t think showing the most developed part of a third world country debunks its third world status. Sure, there are well developed/modernized areas in the country like BGC, Makati business district, and Cebu business district, but overall the country still has a long way to go before it gets out of third world status. Hopefully the culture changes for the better so the country can progress faster.
What you say is true bro. I am a Filipino in Canada, I miss the Philippines. Fast phased life here, Filipinos more relaxed especially in the provinces. I miss the beach, islands, friends. Thanks for this
third world - economy- weak part . 🇨🇳 degrading Philippines 🇵🇭 because of lack of many things . specially the govt . can't do anything . 1 of the toughest/ top - characteristics friendly, accomodating , humility, adaptability, long patience, humble, religious & God fearing ❤
Some of our neighbor country brand us this type of what they called third world.,like Hong Kong,Malaysia, Japan.,they will always tell to foreigner don't go to Philippines.,
Yeah it’s called telling the truth and getting a grip of reality which is why the countries you mentioned are 1st world nations and superpower economies 😂😂Haha
@@Aaronsmith-cu8ii nope you just have poor mindset and crab mentality., Philippine is not the same Philippine in 1980's.,it is keep growing and growing.,you don't see the richness and abundance of this country.,you just grabbing the country down it will not happen.,
The major problem with the Philippines is that there is no Middle Class. You are either poor or rich. The inequality is quite obvious when going to an exclusive subdivisions for the rich to your typical barangay area.
There's a middle class. The mother of my kids is middle class and so is her family. Some of my close Filipino friends are also middle class. They work. They have money. One of them even has a brand new car. They're not rich (not even close to it) and they're not poor.
Hi Brian, you are a prolofic story teller... i like your narratives and your delivery.... welcome to the Philippines... may you live your life to the fullest and find longevity with a blast....
Terms like "third world" are so archaic. I just laugh at people who still say them. And while I nonetheless see where they're coming from, I also see that it's all born out of sheer ignorance. They only ever need to read up and educate themselves.
Metro Manila's poverty rate is 5%. However, for the whole country, it's 18% which is quiet high. The government target is to have a single digit poverty rate for the country in 2028. New residential settlements are being built for the slum dwellers. in Metro Manila alone, slums have been significantly reduced over the last 10 years. to give way to new commercial districts, railways, expressways, condos, roads, etc. PH needs to catch up a lot with its richer Asian neighbors.
I am a filipina and i lived in the Philippines, i traveled more than 20 countries around the world and many more to come but i still love to stay in the Philippines my country is beautiful and i feel safe and i lived comfortably even we are that rich we can buy what we want, still cheap to leave here than other country
Exactly the same thing I repeatedly saying to people we meet on our travels--- be Filipino Stand tall as Filipino. I've been to 60 countries and nothing like Filipinos.
Reminder that the term "3rd world" actually refers to countries unaligned or have no solid stand between the "1st world" (mostly european, NATO/US-aligned) countries and "2nd world" (communist/Russia-aligned) countries during the Cold War. The term just stuck around as most of the unaligned countries had relatively slower economic growths and mostly had to pick themselves up after WW2. A more appropriate means of scaling, i think, would be the world bank's classification: least developed, developing, and fully-developed countries.
Yes, we could say that the Cold War-era definitions are largely out of context with the current meaning of "third world." Originally, the terms "first world," "second world," and "third world" were purely political classifications based on alliances, but these labels have since shifted in meaning. Today, "third world" is often used to describe countries with lower economic development, less infrastructure, and social challenges, which doesn’t necessarily correlate with their Cold War alliances. The term "third world" is also increasingly replaced by terms like "developing" or "emerging economies," which better capture the focus on economic and social progress rather than historical political alignment. So, while the original context is interesting historically, it no longer aligns with the current use or understanding of these terms. So, possibly the World Bank's classifications of: "least developed", "developing" and "fully-developed countries" would be a better fit.
2:55 Foreigners are often asking why are some things slow in the Philippines and that pretty much sums it up. Don't get me wrong certain things requires being fast especially during life emergencies but than that but living life like you're in a race is just depressing to hear.
It's all fun until you get to the "entitled, bloated egos, corrupt government clowns, monkey mindset, bringing down each other, toxicity, etc.. etc.." this list could go on forever.. don't get me wrong there are those who are really striving to make the Philippines what it deserves to be what and what it needs to be. I also wish I could do more for my country but this endless cycle of what i previously mentioned make me say we deserve to be third world my kuya said to me once why do you think the smart ones leave?
In my opinion, I don't care if they call Philippines a 3rd world. At least it will save the country as it had been for the last 80 years. Other country will just be shocked to see Philippines becomes progressive, modern, rich, and ahead than other countries. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And THE GENTILES (not chosen) SHALL COME TO THY LIGHT, AND KINGS TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THY RISING. Isaiah 42:10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; THE ISLES, AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF. Isaiah 60:9 SURELY THE ISLES SHALL WAIT FOR ME, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain (people) of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains (other nations) , and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. The land of Israel is not made of Islands. I don't know if you are religious, but we claim that this is our destiny. It is happening.
@@crappycat9056 It is happening. If the Bible tells it so like what happened in Gaza, it will happen. Did you know that before the destruction of Gaza had happened, it was already prophesied in the Bible around 2500 yrs ago? Amos 1:6 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom: 7 But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof: 8 And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: AND THE REMNANT OF THE PHILISTINES SHALL PERISH, SAITH THE LORD GOD. Zephaniah 2:5 Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, THE LAND OF THE PHILISTINES, I WILL EVEN DESTROY THEE, THAT THERE SHALL BE NO INHABITANT. Zechariah 9:4 Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire. 5 Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited. 6 And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I WILL CUT OFF THE PRIDE OF THE PHILISTINES.
Walking around BGC Manila Philippines what do you notice? 🤔
BGC is the fanciest part of Manila. Explore Manila's slums if you want to see the 3rd world reality of the Philippines. It's heartbreaking but normal for most Filipinos.
The financial district of the philippines.like all country's UK London Ireland Dublin US new york.
Expats from different countries and I don't blame them. If you can live in a place for half to a third of the cost where you can have almost all of what the western nation can provide, why not? But BGC is not all Philippines, well in fact BGC is not all of Taguig City or Metro Manila. We have serious third world problems, no doubt about it, but it's HOME.
@@walterdayrit675 Even in America there are lots of people who are homeless, beggars, and drug addicts lying on the sidewalks, that's the reality of Uncle Sam, is it normal to most Americans? FYI, there's no perfect country in the entire world, I would rather live in a third-world country full of smiles, and hospitality, than in a first-world-class country like in the West & Europe full of hate, discrimination, and racist.
@@Brian_The_Lion i felt really safe. Its probably one of the most modern city in the world. Some foreigners are full of envy seeing Philippines progressing
When I was in Manila I went for a walk in Tondo and felt completely safe.
No place is perfect but I get tired of so called first world countries acting like they are the best place ever.
I’ve spent plenty of time all over America and the U.K. plus Europe and have family in 9 countries on 4 continents.
I’ll take the Philippines 🇵🇭 over all of them 100% !!
It’s not just the cost of living but more the people than anything else.
Well said plus the natural beauty of Philippines awesome Philippines
Thank you Sir! you're Statement absolutely made me cry! Because what your saying is absolutely correct! Been living in the US for so many years, I agree with you Thank you! Philippines is one of the fastest growing countries. I'm so greatefull you're there to proof it. Great fully appreciate it .
Me and my husband are already retired in US. Our income is more than enough to live in the Philippines. The development in the Philippines is too fast. We are planning to buy condo unit in the City and construct a vacation home in the province where we can find helpers to take care of us. US is too expensive for Seniors right now. Philippines is not third world anymore, the GDP in that Country is leading in South east Asia.
Philippines is a good choice for you to retire. Filipinos don't discriminate race, age and status. Be friendly to the locals and they'll retaliate hundredfold
My advice for you and your sweet senior husband is to get him Philhealth first thing in philipinese then to have 10,000 US dollars 💵 untouched for medical emergency, in Philippines the medical care system has skin tax in place, your husband most like will be overcharged for every thing , if you manage to fly your husband out of Philippines to either Guwam or Vietnam, you will save 80% of what would you pay in philipinese for health care plus he will be treated in far better facilities than the one in Philippines, the medicen in Philippines is Crazy expensive, bring at least 3 months supply, in Philippines they really humiliate those who can’t afford their medical bills such as tie them to the bed and confiscate their passports and seized their assets , I am talking from experience, take care and God bless .
@@denvergalut7559 nope. Philippines is one of the most racist people I know. They're only friendly to white folks primarily
Philippines GDP is fastest growing but not leading, better to buy many things before it becomes expensive
Ah Nope, Ph is Very Slow. So much Corruption starting from the Govt. Vietnam is Faster, no Guns, Healthier Food, many Manufacturing companies, Neutral to all Opposing countries. Yeah.
Tbh, if Philippines managed to pull itself together, BGC would be a benchmark of what Philippine cities would look like. On top of that, Pasig City would be the benchmark of good governance. Mix the two and you could absolute make Philippines rise from its current state.
The Philippines would truly be paradise without corrupt politicians.
True ,as african that living in philippines, this country will be one day the leader of Asia
Theres always corruption in every country even in the US and Europe. Why can’t you just be happy that your country Philippines is finally starting to develop??
All politicians are corrupt, whether they are Filipino or not. There are worst politicians outside PH. We just happened to be controlled by other nations (such as your idol, the US) that is why we compromise a lot leading to corruption. If a politician refuse to be controlled, they will be marred by the MSM, even calling them corrupt. So this concept of corrupt PH is just made up by the MSM, and YOU are indoctrinated by this idea.
Without corrupt politicians? lol start with your selves, One of the reasons why Philippines still considered as third world because of Undisciplined Filipino agree with your Statement about corruption but still that's just one of the reasons
3 rd World because of corruption officials!!!! almost all public officials are corrupt!!!!
BGC shouldn't be the Main basis of "being developed" as what described by foreigners. It's a small city in Manila, they don't showcase Filipino Culture ,restaurants and Cafe came from Western Influences, Italian Pasta ? Wolfgang Steak ? Ramen ? Where 's the filipino Spirit ?come on man .
Business owned by Foreign Corporations most of them at least . . It Is is created for " Consumerism " and Foreign Infrastructures which mostly foreign expats can benefit but Locals Can't even afford to live there (too expensive). Giving job to manilenos yes of course but Don't Say it represent Philippines because it's NOT .
Go to Province ,Cebu ,Davao, Siquijor ,Palawan,Ilocos,Mindanao ,Batangas etc. They represent Filipino Culture .
Observe the Way of living of locals this is where you measure if its developing or struggling .
Many parts of provinces has slow internet which is basic commodity of modern living nowadays . You get that in BGC but they don't cater to serve that in many Local Provinces. If everything makes sense .
Chill, our provinces have been developing rapidly in the past 5 years. Yes plenty of room for improvements but it can get better if we continue every worthy project that's been started
isnt davao improving alot now? i have seen pics of a very bgc-esque place from there with underground electrical wirings and stuff.
I bought a land in Siquijor. I regret it. I tried to live there for 5 months. Cost of living is high. Foods are Manila prices because of tourism. But my goodness the basic things like public transport and electricity is a nightmare. You need to have your own motorbike. Power outage everyday. Services are no good. 🤦🏽♀️ there are no government offices. Need to go to Dumaguete. They call Dumaguete developed but where is development there lol very stressful cus of traffic and very very congested and chaotic
In whatever descriptions and captions for the Phillipines yet still no nation can beat the friendliness and hospitality of the Filipino people....thank you for uplifting the image of the Philippines fren...good luck to your stay ...take care!
Jan ka nskakamali. Friendly sa foreigner or inang tao pero sa kamag anak kalaro o kaibigan e mga ugaling ulupong.
Crab mentality.
Tama Yung rating sa Inyo no world most bully country.
Mga Karen at Kevin ugali ng mga Vovo Pinoy.
Philippine friendliness is a cap. Filipinos are just friendly to foreigners because either they want their money or their seed. Nothing special about that 3rd world backward country.
Thailand can :)
Foreigners are so scared of the fact that the Philippines is steadily progressing significantly. BGC is only one of the developed cities here. You haven't even seen anything yet. We have been viewed negatively in international media. That's why it's being lifted. While other countries are busy belittling the Philippines, we focus on actual progress here.
THIS!
MISMO......😅
Some people are poor , its their option, they have neglect the opportunity to have a better living . They just depend on the government to feed them from taxpayers money.
@@joemiltorres1337 out of topic lol
Correct
I’m a Filipino/American live in America for 32 years and retired now and going back to my beloved country for good.
Thank you for your understanding of Filipino culture.I’m your new subscriber and God Bless You,,,
Sir how hard it is to go the US?
@@larryjones4760 You have to go through a loop hole like the rest of us. Good luck!
Salute
𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢
@@Apex042 what loophole? i'm a highschool student planning to move to the usa once i finish graduation through the help of my family living in USA. but i feel like there's still something missing in my plan since it feels too easy and straightforward. can you elaborate more on what you mean by "loophole"?
I think the Philippines is a Middle Income Country now. It's Fast Developing and becoming the Asian power in the ASEAN region.
oh stop, no its not, not even
its going backwards, thanks to the coc@ine sniffing president.
stop being delusional. Only a few percent only reached that because of our provincial rate system.
Nah the Philippines is still a shit country. Try to live here as a minimum wage earner you'll see how difficult life is here.
philippines was never a 3rd world country it was wrecked after WWII left leaderless and devasted after WWII the country side was ruled by war lords and oligarchs, today the military finishing off the last militia forces and rebels
I’m Filipino living in the US for 38 years & now i’m retired & moving back to the Philippines
Did you get your dual citizenship yet
You can buy a NICE house!
Good Decision to retired in the Philippines.Philippines is changing,after this present administration so many changes will happen.During Corazon Aquino time She changed the constitution to benefit the Oligark.By 2027 many changes the Philippines is a very rich Country.
At first I thought you are just 38 years old. I was about to asked I am 36 years old and trying to move back.
@@CyclingMartialartswithMusic Get your dual citizenship in the Philippine embassy where you are first. Its really slow and inconvenient in Manila.
@@oodo2908 Very good advise.
A more proper way to say it instead of calling it as a developing nation is that it’s an ‘emerging country’ or a country that’s slowly transitioning to a rapid global market.
With what's happening in the US right now, even in Canada, they're slowly becoming a third world.
True
True
It's all about the leadership of these countries.
Pfft so lucky to live in poland
@@MR_LoreYTyou are lucky that your government protected your people. Look at the uncontrolled immigration from western nations. It ruined the host countries stability and culture.
Here in Mexico, people dress better than me too! It’s a lot like you describe the Philippines. A lot of people in the “developed world” really seem to have biased impressions about other parts of the world. Thanks for this video. Subscribed. 🇲🇽🤝🇵🇭
Wow thats just a deep thought about the modern Manila, you did a awesome content
As long as you don’t run out of money,Philippines is a nice place to live.
I ❤BGC, Makati, Eastwood, Araneta Center, Ayala Alabang, Sta Rosa Laguna. Etc.
I'm amazed how you described your life experiences in the Philippines. But, welcome! Keep vlogging and enjoy! 😊
Whatever description/branding Philippines
Just come visit us and see the excitement, fun- filled adventure and the people.
Thnks Brian. God bless u always
Word to skippy! This is ghetto talk. Visit the Philippines and enjoy. Word up!!!
Greetings from Canada. Thank you for your honest opinion about my old country. More power to your site. Stay safe out there.
we dont care what the other countries called us.we only know is how to respect others
Absolutely right❤❤
No respect to corrupt officials!!! they are vultures!!! crocs and leeches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So true❤
You should care as there is no respect in being the door matt of the world idiot 😂😂😂😂
Not just respect but love one another even tho they think us as bad 😅
It's not just respect and love we have been taught alot of valuable things to do instead
But yh that is absolutely true
Youre such an honest unbiased person. The Philippines is a beautiful country and I 'm happy you find Philippines a wonderful country worth living! Thank you for believing in the Philippines and the Pilipino people!
in my opinion a Developing country would be a fair Description but not the 3rd world Country anymore that media has described the Philippines.
"third world" has been a very misused term... It really just originated from the world war, and third world just means any country that's not the allies or the axis. Germany isn't even "first world" in that definition.
"Developing country", as you say, is the correct economic descriptor. Poverty is in any country, at different levels and in different forms. So, honestly... Calling it in the classical "third world" which most people really mean is "under developed" like really really poor economically, is not even correct for the Philippines anymore.
VERY WELL SAID BRIAN THE LION 😂🙌👍👍👍✌️💪 LOVE 💕 ❤YOUR NARRATIVE 👍👍👍👍💪🙏🙏🙏
True developing country
@@zeighy. ❤❤❤
You are absolutely right ❤❤❤
Awesome Brian ! --- My small budget isn't quite enough for BGC - as a US expat - alone & looking for a comfortable place to retire over there. $600 for rent is much too close to 40% of my budget - not recommended or desirable ? > Whereas -- $320 for a fully furnished studio in Eastwood City suits my budget much better @ 20% !!! 🤔 A bit less chaotic for me as an old man - but still has everything needed for comfort - in a smaller space ? 🤗 Yet -- BGC is but 5 miles away (?) certainly close enough for some visits anytime ?!? - - - ALL of 'this' really puts the US to shame now in most places of the country. Even Las Vegas has a significant homeless issue and safety concerns at night -- while the prices are very high now ! - - - You are 100% correct in your perceptions (!) -- so simply enjoy it !!!
Hey Man! You’ve hit the nail right in the head. Was just thinking about this a moment ago. I feel that the Phils isnt a third world country anymore but no one wants to talk about it. I know we have rural areas, homeless people, shanties and stuff but what country doesnt have em?? We’ve definitely come a long long way. Go around and look for yourself. We have tons of cars on the road, malls are packed on the weekends, contruction of condos practically on every corner of the city. So cmon! Tell me, are we really still 3rd world?
Brian, thank you for sharing my country’s story with the world. We may not be perfect, but we are on a journey, striving every day to become the best version of ourselves.
That is word to the wise. Well said.
Thanks for your Remarks Brian. I'm so happy and grateful for your review about our country. May you Enjoy more years on peaceful stay here in the Philippines. Praying you'll always be safe Sir.
Whatever they call Philippines just go & enjoy in our country!
Only Filipino call that.
@@zeyanZenhuh
That's absolutely right!
𝚈𝚎𝚜 𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚍 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚘𝚎𝚐𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜
Philippines is a Developing Country not a 3rd world country
Yeah right! I knew this when I was watching a video "30 third world countries to retire at"! I thought Philippines will be number 1 in the list better than Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia but before he revealed the best country or number 1 the list, he said that Philippines is not a third world country now but is A DEVELOPING COUNTRY that is why I did not include it in this list. It will be a better retirement country than the number 1 country in this list because now it is a developing country. Now at number 1 "so the video continued". FIRST WORLD COUNTRY is the next rank or title after we become fully developed I think? With salaries reaching hundreds of thousands of pesos up to millions of pesos depending on your work, one day Philippines will be like this, all foreigners on Earth will say PHILIPPINES IS THE PLACE TO BE THE DREAM LAND!
Thank God Philippines is moving forward. Without corrupt government officials we probably achieved even better. Thanks for your video you are the proper channel to introduce us to other nation.
less corrupt govt officials and discipline people
Full oflaz people
@@yukiii95 its part our culture. whoever sits in the government position will do the same. ill do the same. you'll do the same. very few politicians do their job properly. we always find a way to get ahead like singit sa traffic, padreno system, palakasan sistem, backer system, fixer, palakad, backdoor and the list go on. kamote culture
@@juantamad9529
You are such a pessimist! IT WILL BE ERASED NOT ENTIRE BUT WILL BE ERASED SLOWLY until fewer and fewer Filipinos does these nasty things!
Yeah right bub! We could have even accelerated faster if our government is not corrupt since the days of Emilio Aguinaldo!
Just developing at its best. Im a Filipino and everyday is just a struggle were just coping way harder than some countries ever thought.
This is the truest comment I’ve seen on this thread. Legit 💯. People who says Philippines is developing really well don’t know the reality here. Bgc is a very very very small city in metro Manila. It’s so small you can walk the whole city in in one day lol
This is the truest comment I’ve seen on this thread. Legit 💯. People who says Philippines is developing really well tho don’t know the reality here. Bgc is a very very very small city in metro Manila. It’s so small you can walk the whole city in a span of what 4 hours?
Yeah!!! Manyforeigners call my country "third world" country. A third word country, with the biggest arena inthe world, withthe biggest Ikea store in the world, couples of big malls in the world etc. Whatever you call it , I'm still very, very proud of my country.
Having biggest ikea wont validate anything either, even ghana produce the most gold wont bring them anywhere either
Wake up ! We are a third-world country. Stop, and look around
You obviously don't understand what 3rd world mean. It means high poverty rates (lots of manila/cebu slums), low GDP per capita. Philippines GDP per capita is only 3000 while one of 1st world like USA is 70000. Japan 33000.
Worst public transport. You can't even get a bus ticket to schedule a bus 😂😂😂
@@omaewamoushindeiru5937 wake up, the Philippines is the poorest country in the world.
The thing is, BGC is a place tailored specifically to cater to the rich and the foreigners. They keep everything as neat and clean as possible to give off the best impression, and they make sure the strays or homeless beggars that wonders in be relocated immediately lest they risk dirtying the eyes of the precious money dispensers. Sadly, the further away you go from BGC Center, the more you see the 3rd-world-ness of the city. 😢
Kahit poor welcome sa BGC hindi lng sa mayaman. Kaya lng, kong hindi afford yung expensive restaurant sa fastfood nlang kumain.
SAME THING IN UNITED STATES THE DISPARITY IS THE ZOMBIES IN AMERICA. HEHEHEHEHE.WE DON'T HAVE ZOMBIES IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE ADVANTAGE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES MEN AND WOMEN WASH THEIR BOOTY HOLE WITH WATER USING DEEPER. IN AMERICA AND OTHER PART OF EUROPE THEIR USING TISSUE WHICH IS SO SMELLY TO MEN AND WOMEN WITH SKID MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA THEN YOU DO ANAL SEX??????????????YUK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If whole manila was this then Philippines truly is becoming the one of the economic power. IF they can expand BGC through whole manila like what other capital like Tokyo did
Thank yoi for supporting the Philippines.Who cares about these people calling the Philippines a third world country anyway..Then so be it,dont come to those who said Philipines is not a good place to visit.Stay in your country or go somewhere else simple as that
I like your attitude. Please don't check out The Philippines truth/facts because you will puke after watching his shit for brain channels. You are being warned.
@@Apex042 cry
The philippines is NOT a poor country. What the PH has is a poverty problem. There is a very huge discrepancy between poor and rich. The rise of the middle class alleviates this but it won't be enough until the nation's growth will be inclusive. The problem is even if the the GDP is one of the fastest growing worldwide, the benefits are not felt by the people living at the bottom of society. So while the PH is not a poor country by any means, it certainly has a glaring "poverty" problem.
that's why the Philippines is a poor country because of poverty problem😂😂😂
Yeah 15% of Filipino are below Poverty line. That's alot. Good thing is the fertility rate is declining.
Don’t you think the poverty problem has a lot to do with poverty stricken people exponentially reproducing an expanding poverty rate by procreating in the process of having unprotected sex with a government doesn’t seem to care about providing free condoms just to keep the poverty rate down. I mean, if you’re in poverty and you also produce three children, you’re all the more in poverty because you can’t really afford those three children . Just look at the Filipino illegitimacy birth rate.. it’s skyrocketing which keeps poverty stricken girls in poverty trying to make ends meet with their Filipino ethics on pamilya .
@@valdasendriulaitis50 I work in a community health and I have been assign in various barangay. condoms are handed over if someone will come over 18 years old married. unfortunately many condoms got expired and thrown off. pills are more famous than condoms. also they don't like condoms for various funny reasons
philippines is ultra capitalism
Brian_The_Lion brotha, I know every person has their own perspective in life! But believe me or not, I am impressed and felt it every single words you said; I’m not sugar coating to express my admiration through your content because I am a Filipino! But, I can feel it the sincerity! Of course some people will may disagree but that’s their choice and decision. Respect for that! But, for you brotha! All I can say, please keep doing why makes you happy and comfortable. And again, thank you so much for staying in my country and featuring anything you can! My country is not perfect and you are right puberty exists, but it’s a 100% that we Filipinos are very hospitable, very friendly,
very welcoming and above all God fearing! Wish you all the best and enjoy and I hope and pray you can find a girl that will take care of you the rest of your life if you wish to to stay for the good in my country because Filipinos will take care of you if you adopt our culture and the way you respect my country and my countrymen!!! There’s more things to explore buddy and please do enjoy!! From 🇨🇦 all the way to my beloved country Philippines 🇵🇭
Well said, bro. Some vloggers like The Philippines truth/facts only focuses on the negative side of the Philippines and its people. Check out his channels but don't subscribe. Be ready to puke your guts out after viewing his sick channels.
@@Apex042 bro! I know some people or vloggers are users, but I just wanna mention to that I am not here to talk about the negative side of these people or whatever there plans they have! Always choose to be kind” by Pablo’s of Sb19, and let the karma deal with it! However, some of the content creators are genuine and as long as they are promoting our country, let’s be happy and grateful and if they’re only using it for the sake of their channels, all good, that’s their problem anymore! Thanks bro! We can just take the positive side in this world too much is going on but always be positive and be kind! 😇
Poverty bro... I smiled about your "puberty" .,.but good comment.
"Third World" is an outdated and offensive Cold War-era term. Currently accepted terms include "developing" and "lower-middle or low-income." The poorest and least industrialized nations are sometimes termed "frontier" or "least developed" countries.
Let them! the important thing is that we are happy in the philippines even if our thoughts are simple. God will take care of everything. I'm just happy when there are foreigners who enjoyed & love the Philippines. that's why I also love them from the bottom of my heart no matter what country they're from, because in my opinion not all people in other countries have the same attitude. maybe out of 100% only 30% have strange behavior. Who knows, maybe that 30% will change if you treat them well, and the whole world will be united.
Thank you for your kind, beautiful and generous perception of the Philippines.
BGC is a 240 hectares lifestyle city in the Philippines. It houses all the famous brands in the world. It is beautiful, peaceful, playful, classy, and extremely safe. It is a world class city worth emulating.
BGC is not representative of the majority of the Philippines.
@@rogerwilco4736and tondo also don't represent the whole country
@@rampage4695 Unfortunately, Tondo’s situation is much more evident with most parts of the country, not only talking about the environment here.
@@seoulimbs No, it's not.
@@seoulimbsNah.
Thanks for showcasing my country the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤
Damn right! I have lived in California for almost three decades more than half of my life. Me and my friends are still acting like hamsters in a wheel. You’re lucky bro!
It's time to move to the Philippines, bro.
thanks for the compliments sir Brian...stay cool and happy...god bless
At least we don't have woke problems. Women in the Philippines are not delusional. We don't have people illegally stopping traffic. 😊
We only have corrupt politicians
@@jieandhercats Every country have corrupt politicians.
@@BingeTH-cam777 yeah and we have them too making the country poorer
Our country is the wokest Ive been to if being compared to America.
I think after reading this comment shows why he Philippines is still a 3rd world country lol
Thank you for this video sir, I have been in USA also for several times. Thanks for sharing your empressions about our country and the people as well.
I do not give a damn whatever they call of this country... I mind my own business and do whatever I can to improve my life. So what? It's out of our control... let the politicians think about that because they are the one seated in the office and if they cannot improve anything, who's at fault, their lack of governance...
Awesome video, thanks for sharing this ❤
third world country that have some robots in shopping malls, tons of tall buildings,fastest growing economy in the region,low inflation rate and fast growing middle class
honestly PH seems more like a 2nd world country than a third world. we have many slums and undeveloped places here, but we also have alot of developed prospering places and educated people too.
@@floof6896 that term isn't even what you're using it to be.
@@maranankarlp im not referring to the cold war usage of 2nd world.
@@floof68961st 2nd 3rd world are obsolete terms omg
You are good Brian. I love your narrative 🫡. Its so clear and words are placed nicely. Way to go!
Another profound video. Thanks brian and more subscribers to your channel. GOD BLESS U & watching u from MANILA.
3rd world that so many beautiful things to offer than 1st world fake offer.
And yet everyone in the Phillipines has the American Dream 😂😂😂😂 don’t kid yourself
@@Aaronsmith-cu8iiBro you people can't even stop school shooters.
@@Aaronsmith-cu8iiPlease just don't ruin his moment
@@Aaronsmith-cu8ii cry
@@Aaronsmith-cu8ii american dream of what? lmao
My family migrated to the United States last year. When I tell people about it, the most common question I get is "Why didn't you go with them?". I always tell them that I find it hard to convince myself to move to the United States, when our american friends come to the Philippines and 9/10 of them, find it hard to leave and if possible would like to live and retire here. So again, why should I go to the United States, where I'd get discrimination?
bs. it depends on what state you live in, there is almost no discrimination against filipinos in california. my aunt, uncle, paternal grandparents, cousins, other aunt, etc all live there in california as filipinos yet have never faced any real discrimination from the americans there.
Discrimination is everywhere in the world , sometimes it is used for division and propaganda . use Racism to make people turn on each other.
i don't mind being called a third world country... it didn't matter anymore.
Better than the "woke" first world countries
technically it classifies as a developing country, it was third world but its developing and its developing at quite a fast rate compared to other third world countries and even first or second world countries.
Thanks for praising my beautiful country Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤ 💖
Thank you Brian, more power to your channel!
I think it doesn't really matter what other countries are calling our Philippines... Important thing is that we know that yes we are developing...middle class households are increasing, people are working hard to make their lives better coz we can't anymore depend on our government... No matter how much foreign people call us... We love our beloved country Philippines ❤
Yes unlike ASEAN neighbors who aren't as rich as Singapore but look down to the Philippines and call their country rich
BGC is a just very small area where a lot of rich people lives, and a lot of them are foreigners,
then just go around the eastern part of Taguig and you'll see poverty, where most of the Filipino lives.
and that's how most of the FIlipino lives in reality.
The poverty exists outside of bgc, not there inside bgc
The lively cities in metro manila are just front to cover seeing us having poverty
All countries have poverty not even in the Philippines... the worst is some people here are exaggerating their own country , instead of lifting up they are the one who downgrade thir own Land. Maybe Philippines is not that rich but we have something that we can be proud of
Thanks for the video. We really enjoyed watching them.
Okey lang tawaging third world country importante Kilala natin Ang diyos na may likha ng langit at lupa mapalad tyo kahit mahirap tyong bansa nagkakaisa no war peace Ang bansa natin Masaya nko proud Pinoy
Lol..typical Pinoy MINDSET nga naman, kuntento sa buhay mahirap kaya maraming nag-rereklamo pa rin sa gutom at hirap..Lol...
WTF. You got rebels all over. You've got extreme poverty. A corrupt and inept government. God's got nothing to do with it.
You made me subscribed your channel. Thanks a lot for lifting our Filipino Spirit.
Funny thing, I can feel you like my Country as I do.I love love my Country because when i am their I feel like i am feeling so relax.
Enjoy life God bless
You Nailed it bro!
You’re only seeing the tourist bubble of Manila, but that’s not the real Philippines. Venture beyond those areas, and you’ll quickly find the reality this is a third-world country. I’ve explored it myself, and while the poverty is clear, the people here are genuinely happy with so little. It can put things into perspective for any foreigner that true happiness doesn’t come from the distractions of a lavish lifestyle. To really understand the Philippines, you need to see it for what it is, not just through the lens of a tourist.
i've been living in the philippines for my whole life and it's more of a third world country progressing fast into a second world country.
yes, there are alot of impoverished places, but "tourist bubbles" are proof that the philippines DOES have development, and this development can slowly spread to other places in the country outside of manila.
despite all the poverty and stuff, there are signs of big developments here like bgc and all
@@floof6896 Maybe calling it ‘developing’ is more appropriate, but what I said still stands. The person who posted this is incorrect in thinking BGC reflects the rest of the Philippines. Even my fiancée’s professor in her globalization class taught that the Philippines is third-world, and Filipinos themselves refer to it as such. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but outside the tourist spots, poverty and underdevelopment are the reality.
Poverty is everywhere even in rich countries....corrupt is everywhere too....vote wisely whos to blame for corrupt the voters 1st....Then leave mag ofw ka muna bago tumira sa ibang bansa bago laitin ang pinas ang papangit ng bansa nla kahit mayaman....
@@EttaBulac I get it. There’s something beautiful about the Philippines that’s hard to find elsewhere, and I know Filipinos can face terrible treatment working overseas. But appreciating the Philippines doesn’t need to exclude the real problems at home. Sugarcoating does not help. The truth is, calling out real issues isn’t disrespecting the Philippines. It’s necessary if things are ever going to get better for everyone, not just in the tourist spots. This is why I strongly feel Brian is wrong.
@@floof6896second world country?do you know why second world countries are called?
Your channel is amazing bro! I'm in..
san fransisco is not even safe anymore lot of homeless i cant explain..but sad san fransisco is my dream place to live but when i arrive its very different now
You dont like fentanyl zombies, hahaha
Bro overkilled the debunk. Very well said.
Man thanks for the walkthrough tour, When last I was there half the buildings didn't exist yet! thanks for sharing! and thanks for the Myth DEBUNKED!
Thank you for your honest review Brian. More power to your vlog.
Lots of depressed / crazies here bro Brian. In the Philippines people more sane brother.
Totally agree ❤ been thinking of going back home for a while, i miss the laid back lifestyle back home, been away for 2 decades and couldn't agree more that back is way better than anywhere else...
Without Corruption it would be like Singapore
Thanks Brian for showing the good part of the Philippines… and it’s even getting better. I’m here in Chicago now but will soon follow you😊
I don’t think showing the most developed part of a third world country debunks its third world status. Sure, there are well developed/modernized areas in the country like BGC, Makati business district, and Cebu business district, but overall the country still has a long way to go before it gets out of third world status. Hopefully the culture changes for the better so the country can progress faster.
What you say is true bro. I am a Filipino in Canada, I miss the Philippines. Fast phased life here, Filipinos more relaxed especially in the provinces. I miss the beach, islands, friends. Thanks for this
Thanks for the kind words Brian ..
Please spread the video around the world!!! 3rd world because of corupptions!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian the lion king is becoming my hero. I think Brian was a Filipino in his past life.
@@HonoratoInfante You got that one right.
third world - economy- weak part . 🇨🇳 degrading Philippines 🇵🇭 because of lack of many things . specially the govt . can't do anything .
1 of the toughest/ top
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friendly, accomodating , humility, adaptability, long patience, humble, religious & God fearing ❤
"God fearing" which god are you talking about?
*close minded
Wow that sounds good! Ill come there one day!❤️🤩👏👏
Some of our neighbor country brand us this type of what they called third world.,like Hong Kong,Malaysia, Japan.,they will always tell to foreigner don't go to Philippines.,
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@@stevem437nah not really about Thailand Indonesia and vietnam
@@stevem437nah fr tho
Have u went to many south east asian countries? Theyre a hell lotta better even tho theyre just neighboring countries
Yeah it’s called telling the truth and getting a grip of reality which is why the countries you mentioned are 1st world nations and superpower economies 😂😂Haha
@@Aaronsmith-cu8ii nope you just have poor mindset and crab mentality., Philippine is not the same Philippine in 1980's.,it is keep growing and growing.,you don't see the richness and abundance of this country.,you just grabbing the country down it will not happen.,
Thank you for sharing this truth ⭐️
Thank you for all that you do 🌻
More power and God bless 🙏💖🙏
The major problem with the Philippines is that there is no Middle Class. You are either poor or rich. The inequality is quite obvious when going to an exclusive subdivisions for the rich to your typical barangay area.
There's a middle class. The mother of my kids is middle class and so is her family. Some of my close Filipino friends are also middle class. They work. They have money. One of them even has a brand new car. They're not rich (not even close to it) and they're not poor.
Hi Brian, you are a prolofic story teller... i like your narratives and your delivery.... welcome to the Philippines... may you live your life to the fullest and find longevity with a blast....
I love how you narrate things about the Philippines while just walking around in BGC.
It's not a third world, but a developing country.
Wrong you mean corruption is just taking a break 😂😂😂😂
So what? it doesn't change the fact that this country is still shit.
It's still the same bruh. "3rd world" has its modern meaning like a developing country.
"Civil unrest" indeed. I'm right there with you, brother! I'm here in the phils and I'm embracing imperfection. It has exceeded my expectations.
Terms like "third world" are so archaic. I just laugh at people who still say them. And while I nonetheless see where they're coming from, I also see that it's all born out of sheer ignorance. They only ever need to read up and educate themselves.
So what if it's archaic?
@@iStrygwyr It's inappropriate, subjective, confusing and almost meaningless in modern conversations.
@@iStrygwyr It's like lumping China and Afghanistan in the same category and calling them "equal".
Metro Manila's poverty rate is 5%. However, for the whole country, it's 18% which is quiet high. The government target is to have a single digit poverty rate for the country in 2028.
New residential settlements are being built for the slum dwellers.
in Metro Manila alone, slums have been significantly reduced over the last 10 years. to give way to new commercial districts, railways, expressways, condos, roads, etc.
PH needs to catch up a lot with its richer Asian neighbors.
Go try exploring the lower middle income areas and the poor areas in Tondo.
I don't know what to say I got so emotion but thank you Brian and God bless you. Hope you're channel grows bigger.
itagalog mo na lang kasi kakahiya pag mali grammar
I am a filipina and i lived in the Philippines, i traveled more than 20 countries around the world and many more to come but i still love to stay in the Philippines my country is beautiful and i feel safe and i lived comfortably even we are that rich we can buy what we want, still cheap to leave here than other country
Sana all.rich.....❤️😁😁
Thank you for the nice word Brian!
Exactly the same thing I repeatedly saying to people we meet on our travels--- be Filipino Stand tall as Filipino. I've been to 60 countries and nothing like Filipinos.
Reminder that the term "3rd world" actually refers to countries unaligned or have no solid stand between the "1st world" (mostly european, NATO/US-aligned) countries and "2nd world" (communist/Russia-aligned) countries during the Cold War. The term just stuck around as most of the unaligned countries had relatively slower economic growths and mostly had to pick themselves up after WW2. A more appropriate means of scaling, i think, would be the world bank's classification: least developed, developing, and fully-developed countries.
Yes, we could say that the Cold War-era definitions are largely out of context with the current meaning of "third world." Originally, the terms "first world," "second world," and "third world" were purely political classifications based on alliances, but these labels have since shifted in meaning.
Today, "third world" is often used to describe countries with lower economic development, less infrastructure, and social challenges, which doesn’t necessarily correlate with their Cold War alliances. The term "third world" is also increasingly replaced by terms like "developing" or "emerging economies," which better capture the focus on economic and social progress rather than historical political alignment. So, while the original context is interesting historically, it no longer aligns with the current use or understanding of these terms. So, possibly the World Bank's classifications of: "least developed", "developing" and "fully-developed countries" would be a better fit.
2:55 Foreigners are often asking why are some things slow in the Philippines and that pretty much sums it up. Don't get me wrong certain things requires being fast especially during life emergencies but than that but living life like you're in a race is just depressing to hear.
Wowww very well said, thank u so much
It's all fun until you get to the "entitled, bloated egos, corrupt government clowns, monkey mindset, bringing down each other, toxicity, etc.. etc.." this list could go on forever.. don't get me wrong there are those who are really striving to make the Philippines what it deserves to be what and what it needs to be. I also wish I could do more for my country but this endless cycle of what i previously mentioned make me say we deserve to be third world my kuya said to me once why do you think the smart ones leave?
Thank you for promoting our country ❤
In my opinion, I don't care if they call Philippines a 3rd world. At least it will save the country as it had been for the last 80 years. Other country will just be shocked to see Philippines becomes progressive, modern, rich, and ahead than other countries.
Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And THE GENTILES (not chosen) SHALL COME TO THY LIGHT, AND KINGS TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THY RISING.
Isaiah 42:10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; THE ISLES, AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF.
Isaiah 60:9 SURELY THE ISLES SHALL WAIT FOR ME, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.
Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain (people) of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains (other nations) , and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
The land of Israel is not made of Islands.
I don't know if you are religious, but we claim that this is our destiny. It is happening.
This “Destiny” will only remain a dream unless if we Manifest Destiny. (If ykyk😉)
@@crappycat9056 It is happening. If the Bible tells it so like what happened in Gaza, it will happen. Did you know that before the destruction of Gaza had happened, it was already prophesied in the Bible around 2500 yrs ago?
Amos 1:6 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom: 7 But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof: 8 And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: AND THE REMNANT OF THE PHILISTINES SHALL PERISH, SAITH THE LORD GOD.
Zephaniah 2:5 Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, THE LAND OF THE PHILISTINES, I WILL EVEN DESTROY THEE, THAT THERE SHALL BE NO INHABITANT.
Zechariah 9:4 Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire. 5 Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited. 6 And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I WILL CUT OFF THE PRIDE OF THE PHILISTINES.
Still the neighboring countries in south east asia is far more developed probably because the philipiens goverment is very corrupt
@@crappycat9056 starting with sabah, palau, the rest of malaysia, indonesia, and the red chinese people