🇵🇭 FAKE PHILIPPINES Third World Myth DEBUNKED!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Is the Philippines really a third world country? Let's set the record straight once and for all! 🌴 In this video, I take you on a late-night stroll through the bustling streets of BGC, Manila, showing you firsthand why the outdated "third world" label doesn't fit. 🚶♂️ From vibrant nightlife to luxury high-rise living, it's clear the Philippines has evolved far beyond the stereotypes. 🇵🇭
We dive deep into what “third world” actually means today and compare it to life in the U.S.-spoiler alert, the reality might surprise you! Whether you're curious about moving to the Philippines, looking for a new adventure, or just love to learn about life abroad, this video will change the way you see this incredible country. ✨
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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.
I notice disingenuous vloggers filming, pretending this is an accurate depiction of the country as a whole.
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.
I don’t care if my country is third world or not.But this is the only third world country that supplies nurses abroad.Poverty is everywhere even in first world countries like the US, New Zealand etc.
There is a reason they all go abroad
.yes definitely Philippines is a 3rd WORLD country...too many POOR 60-70% are very poor living like a rats ..Squatters/informal illegal activities slump are over shadow...that's why majority piglippinos are swindlers scammers deceivers beggars homeless ect....
But still go back to retire
I had my best friend in high-school, their family own a ranch in Bukidnon, I'd wondered why he goes abroad, He is a professional doctor. His reason is he wants adventure.
Also supplies seafarers to the world 40%.
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!!!!
Whatever they call Philippines just go & enjoy in our country!
Only Filipino call that.
@@zeyanZenhuh
That's absolutely right!
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.
Oh common stop fooling around our country still in a third world category. BGC that you are boasting is just one percent in the whole to compare majority of people were living in poverty so stop your nonsense narration just to gain viewers.
Worst public transport. You can't even get a bus ticket to schedule a bus 😂😂😂
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
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.
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!
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
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 ❤❤❤
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
Bullseye!
Our country is the wokest Ive been to if being compared to America.
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.
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 ❤
Nature Paradise!!
People are the Friendliest in the World!
"God fearing" which god are you talking about?
3rd world that so many beautiful things to offer than 1st world fake offer.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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.
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...
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.
I ❤BGC, Makati, Eastwood, Araneta Center, Ayala Alabang, Sta Rosa Laguna. Etc.
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!!!
According to The Philippines truths/Facts vlogger, the Philippines will always be a Third World Country. I totally disagree with this negative vlogger.
Philippines is a developing country. Im sure here in the Philippines there are some area that extremely poor and living in poverty but i have been to the United States and i have seen poverty’s in big cities. There are over 100k homeless people in New York living in poverty.
@@dannyestrada8572Have you ever been to the Philippines? You have no idea of the level of poverty here. Many places look like a post-apocalyptic movie. Little shacks built on top of one another that do not even close to the outside. Metal roof that is all rusted. I live here. Originally from Chicago. Yes, tons of homeless people in the US. The conditions are still nowhere near what it is like here in the Philippines.
@@stevem437 pumunta ka sa Indonesia, doon makikita mo na pareho ang Indonesia at pilipinas, bakit sinasabi nila na mayaman ang Indonesia kaysa pilipinas ito ay isang kasinungalingan!...
@@BoboyPC2247 Ok? No one is under the impression that Indonesia is some amazing place either. Not sure why that comparison is even being made? Thailand is doing better. Malaysia is doing better. Vietnam is doing better. Singapore is doing WAY better. Almost all SE Asian neighbors are way ahead of the Philippines.
@@stevem437 i was born and raised in the Philippines. Manila is one of the densely populated places in the world. People lived in cramped and compact housing unit but there are a lot of nicer and safer places in Metro Manila also. I used to work in BGC at night. Walking late at night is a lot safer than any cities in USA
Wow thats just a deep thought about the modern Manila, you did a awesome content
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.
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.
I'm from the philippines, go to😂 other cities of Metro Manila and you can see the difference..and STILL the Philippines is in a Third World Country, and the rich here is our Nature like Beaches, Mountains and Forest, Paradise 😊😊😊
Yeah like makati city? Eastwood city? Asiana City? Rockwell … ALABANG town center @ayala alabang, century city? The new bridge town? SURE!
Eto utak bobo...
Mahirap Kasi tamad katulad mo..3rd world thinking...
Every city has or will have a BGC like development , mostly Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna etc. if you don’t know this then you better improve your of stock knowledge
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Philippines is a beautiful country a lot to offer
Yes in deed!
A country full of billionaires…. Billionaire politicians 😢 i love my philippines especially us people. Except for these politicans. 😢
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
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.
@@edwinwong5517 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! 😇
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
Here in US the quality of living detriorated faster than anyone can imagine. Whatever money they making it feels like they still live like in third world. Its like perspective in life and how you see life.
$600 a month for a glorified hotel room btw. This guy lives in a studio. Yes, still a good deal. But it’s literally around 350sqft.
You don’t need a lot of Space if you by yourself Good enough For me … Me I need to Downsize My House I want a Smaller House instead 😅😂😂
@@piacash5216 Fine, but he’s made videos saying he “lives like a king”. No king is living in a 350 sqft studio
You're just jealous the Lion is smarter than you. Unlike you, he is taking the opportunity and making full use of his stay in the area - vlogging. If you have same talent and smarts, you can do the same instead of always whaaa....whaaa!
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.
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?
i don't mind being called a third world country... it didn't matter anymore.
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.
As a pilipino i admit we are third world country because of Filipino poor mentality voting corrupt and political dynasty politicians. But yeah we are developing country. Enjoy your stay here keep safe. 🇵🇭
🥰BGC is like a little Singapore of the Philippines.
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...
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.
The sensible way is to call it the New Philippines because new towns and cities are sprouting left, right and centre up and down Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. That's the REALISATION of the Philippines. The tag " third world " is a misnomer used as Propaganda by and from the West to make them look good. I know. I've been living in Europe for five decades and I've seen it seriously deteriorate. Crime is rampant. Snatchers and pickpockets abound. I was pickpocketed in London last year and lost everything
Big cities are kings of Pickpockets and scammers. I can go on and on and on....
I’ve always found it demeaning and insulting to refer to ANY country as 3rd world. It’s a term that needs to go away
well that is our Capital region, where all our taxes are pooled into, they build lots of structures with it. meanwhile they leave us scraps to barely maintain our roads.
and then they mock us in the province and southern cities with their arrogant views of us. which is why we wanted one time to be a FEDERAL STATE.
Another profound video. Thanks brian and more subscribers to your channel. GOD BLESS U & watching u from MANILA.
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
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.,
Realtalk
@@elgad82 Almost every neighboring country has a higher standard of living. It really isn’t even close.
@@stevem437nah not really about Thailand Indonesia and vietnam
@@rampage4695 Thailand and Vietnam absolutely have higher standards of living. Indonesia is close.
@@stevem437nah fr tho
Have u went to many south east asian countries? Theyre a hell lotta better even tho theyre just neighboring countries
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
Well said Bryan
Yah,why they called as third world country,we have own meter for water and electricity we have alot of huge malls.😢
We don't even call ourselves that. We are a "developing nation."
Those who are saying that are stupid enough, in fact even in the US & Japan there are also lots of homeless people, jobless, drug addicts, beggars, and many more eyesores.
Lol poverty is High in Philippines,like other regions 😂 Visayas or Mindanao 😀
@@cynthiamaegonzales7002and yet neighboring countries around the philipiens is developed and ahead of the country why?
**CORRUPTION**
@@cynthiamaegonzales7002and yes japan and the US has alot of homeless and criminals and drug addicts but the scale of proverty in the philipines is simply outmatched
And when concerts going on, always sold out, even ticket price at 80K….
just dont go to old manila(maynila)the poverty is still there.....even some asian countries or europe has poverty side or area.... i love my country the philiiipines becaiuse despite the hardship in life ...filipinos still smilling and welcoming to other people like foriegner... sharing thier foods,that's the spirit of being a filipino
Can you please make a title of your video, proper & appropriate? Not like in sarcastic way...
Saturday night at BGC? City to city vibes. BGC beats Singapore.
I don't care if my country is third world. It's not only the Philippines is a third world there are country also a third world. I'm content of our beloved country everything is here and we're enjoying whatever. Food is delicious and affordable everywhere and we're enjoying. Love my country the Philippines which has 7,641 islands. 💖🥰🇵🇭🇪🇬
No matter what they called Philippines is Philippines no matter what 😊❤️🇵🇭
I miss my country so much…very relax miss talking to neughbors unlike here you dont know your neirbour
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?
A major problem with 1st world countries is the higher cost of living, which also compensates with a higher salary they offer. You may say that it's really cheap here in the PH but you also need to consider the basic salary here. People here feel just as the same, or maybe worse, as what you experienced in the US.
The American Dream , you have to sleep to believe it , The one bedroom apartment utilities and parking is not included cost you $1,900.00 your single work in grocery how can you get by you just have to work two or three job your so tired that when someone bumped you accidentally you get angry you seeing people walking like a time bomb
London is not real Britain Newyork is not real America
Politics needs those slums in the area, they need that for their vote and they will keep this forever. Trust me!!!
Because of dirty bad ass politicians.😂
Ironic reality, sad but true, politicians do only care for their reputation rather than the social conditions of the people and of the country...
BGC vibes, then.... Paradise Islands on its backyard!
Im a Filipino and I know it's a third world. BGC is a bubble.
So? If you read the comments above and below yours, you sure DON'T KNOW about the term 3rd world.
@83nomad5 comments doesn't justify GDP, and poverty rates etc. I studied economics, traveled the world. And it's still in third world, rebranded as "Developing country". Get out of BGC.
@@wheillebherttjanmontalbeu You claim to be educated yet still ignorant of what third world connotates. Google is free, genius. Stop embarrassing yourself. I don't live in BGC.
@@83nomad5 get a diploma and not Google.
@@83nomad5 besides what's with the insult?
Nice vlog! ❤❤❤❤❤from, Shanghai, China… keep it coming…😊😊😊😊
You've been goosebumps for a misconception..buddy but you're really here in what they've said " third world country " and you can tell the tales to the whole world..👍😎🇵🇭
This is a third world country that invented the processor of all computer and the cpu of the smart phone today and speak English and best diving places and now we have subway and new airport
Thank you for your honest review Brian. More power to your vlog.
In no way Philippines is bigger than any country in the West. We're still considered a Third World Country and I don't really care, poverty is what makes our community closer. BGC is only a small fraction of the Philippines but if you go to the countryside we have fun loving small communities that care for each other. We have a culture that respects boundaries, elders and parents.
@brian the lion
You only think my country isn't 3rd world because you are looking at it as a foreigner who is just (like many foreigners in Asian countries) living there and consuming the resources.
You have not observed or considered any bigger factors (like economy/GDP/market values/employment) or deeper locations (like the places where people need to recycle food from the garbage for consumption) that contribute to the overall poverty and third world affiliation.
With that being said. Many 3rd world countries have been coming up in recent years to try and improve their standard of living while many countries that are first world have somehow lowered their standards.
I love the essay.... Superb!
South East Asian countries are booming quickly. We are just moving forward. No backing. We are just starting. While western countries right now are having a hard time on their day to day lives. Issues like inflation rates, illegal immigrants, cant buy a house etc...while asian countries are advancing rapidly.
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.
Thanks Brian. New subs here!
It's deceptive to try to cherry pick the Philippines with BGC. The Philippines is a developing country. Not a third world country. The Philippines needs to reform its bureaucracy, ease of doing business, foreign investment, foreign ownership, real estate reforms, health care availability, minimum wages, for starters. Yes, there are many millionaires usd living in Makati, Alabang, Quezon City, Cebu, and rising middle classes. However wage disparity is a big problem.
Cheap price is not poverty. The people just charge each other much less!!! 🤒
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
Philippine is a country no label or excuses. Period.
Try to visit Caloocan and manila city like recto..
Philippine is modern city..clean and friendly people..when its finish the new project of manila baythats a modern city also.
@steven437, yeah U.S is rich because of thrillion dollars debt, almost more than half of your economy. You're trying to emphasize the poverty outside BGC but you're not aware that Philippines is not the only country that has poverty. U.S is one of those, many people in the U.S are homeless and your government is not doing something about it just like our country there's no big difference!!!!😅😅😅😅
In terms of politics here in the Philippines, we do have some level of similarities with USA.
But most people usually don't care or care little about politics, maybe unless there is something big is happening (that can affect people), or few days or election day (which National elections will happen by next year I think?)
Plus, not like the USA where there is only 2 major parties. Here in the Philippines, we have more than 4-5 major parties. (and a bunch of minor parties from all walks of life, as well as different purposes)
If you will stay in the Philippines next year, you will see how our election is. 😅
Thank you so much Brian
Those who are saying 3rd world never mind
They can observe in your video
GODBLESS 🙏🙏🙏
I went to tondo Smokey mountain 4-5km away and you have never seen poverty like it. My experience of Metro Manila is there is not much middle class. Super rich or poverty beyond belief. After seeing so many I googled it; there are 250k street children begging in metro Manila alone 1/3 of which are homeless the other 2/3 so poor they need to beg, they are super vulnerable. 20% of the 120m population of Philippines work outside Philippines due to the corruption and lack of jobs. The city in the video BGC is amazing though. I am not putting the Philippines down though. It’s just not perfect. It’s both way worse than the UK and way better. Way safer and way more dangerous depending where you are. The people alone make the Philippines a better place than the UK.
thanks for appreciating the Philippines...maraming salamat
It's not a third world, but a developing country.
Thank u so much sir Brian for recognizing my people's.. Always feep safe sir.
Every country has urban and rural areas. This is just one area of the the Philippines, others are not like this.
So well spoken!
All of you commenting about the US… Go walk around gated communities, film it and then say “this is America”. It’s completely disingenuous. There are walls around BGC for a reason. To keep the poverty out. This guy is showing you literally less than 1% of the country and then claiming it’s representative of the Philippines as a whole. Having a nice city in a country doesn’t mean the entire country is great. The GDP per capita here is less than Iraq, a country that has been war-torn for the last 30 years. BGC is nice. I’ve lived here for almost two years… But it is NOT an accurate depiction of the country. There is a reason this guy will film only a few blocks in all of his videos. Go back and watch what he’s posted. You’ll see the exact same places over and over again.
💯🎯 Agreed using BGC which is a bubble to somehow represent the Philippines as a whole is disingenuous
his concept of things talking to non filipinos...
let him be... other vloggers do the otherside...
he is just saying PH is not 100% 3W... it is 99% 😂
I think BGC is one of the highly urbanized cities in the Philippines, There are so many great cities like Eastwood, Aseana, Ortigas, Moa, McKinley, Manila, Alabang, Baguio, Clark, CDO, Ilo-Ilo, Makati, Cebu, Davao, and a lot more. If you're going to compare iraq to the Philippines that's not fair,😂, look at the population. Philippines is not the only country that has poverty, you can find a lot of homeless people in the U.S. You are rich but more than half of your economy is from debt. Thrillion of dollars debt, don't you know that?
@@Scorpionman123 Do you not understand GDP per capita? It does not matter what the population is. Many of the places you named are NOT that developed. Cebu is still very province-like. I lived in IT Park for a year and a half.
Stop trying to compare to the US. You clearly have never been there. I’ve lived in both the US and the Philippines. The Philippines is WAY behind. Again, BGC is nice. I live in a 2 bedroom condo for $1,200 a month which is great. But this is not the majority of the country. Your “highly urbanized cities” list is a joke. Most of them are not “highly urbanized”. It’s clear that you have never been outside of the country.
@@Scorpionman123 as far as the US… You’re on a phone that was invented in the US. Using the internet that was invented in the US. On TH-cam that was invented in the US. The US innovates. This is why it is so rich. The Philippines creates nothing of their own. Even manufacturing is done abroad. Most things that you use, whether it be cars, household appliances, electronics… All imported from somewhere else. Filipinos create nothing, and they are poor because of this.
no wonder why Russians and Ukrainians are here for a staycation. Iranians and Palestinian also start opening businesses. Near in my place 3 Palestinian chefs opened up a small restaurant open at 5pm-12mn. An Iranian chef also has a cantina inside the mall. Russians and Ukrainians loves the provinces in Mindanao, Jews of mix nationality loves Visayas. But top of them all are Americans for all the reasons you have in mind that is also my reason.
You have the narrative voice inflections and cadence of Charlie Sheen in the movie Platoon.
Spot on!
Newly subscriber here😂🎉
There’s no place like my third world country. I would love to go back to my peaceful country.
$600 a month rent ok but if you get sick the Hospital bill is 500k- 1 Million
Bgc is modeled close to singapore so that’s why, it’s the perfect work life balance yoy dont even have to go out the community
there were some few selected areas like bgc
it was a former home for philipine military base but as it was then called the 3rd world country it was transformed developed and converted so that the government can achieve substantial growth of income from those every infrastructure and establishments that can render help to the economy of the country
people who says that are the ones who has not even leave their country , those who said those are more likely going to be 3rd world due to they dont even make their own products they ship it from china what if ports just randomly close as of right now theres a massive strike by port workers