Manila needs to Work on this Philippines 🇵🇭
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- Manila needs to Work on this Philippines 🇵🇭
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Agree on the Chairman's observation that Manila should provide a walkable city with no obstruction.
He should run for mayor of Manila.
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I hope the local and national govt would see this vlog, constructing wide pavements would encourage people to walk, this is another solution to reduce the volume of vehicles plus people could save money and be healthy at the same time.
Exactly right
Hi Mergim watching here.In order for you to obtain that position becoming a BGC chairman ,first step is to be a Filipino citizen.Ihope oneday Mergim 😊😊😊.
The sign of a modern city is its ability to walk everywhere. Urban planners and councils need to make the place walkable. Hope car culture in Manila disappears once the train subways come in.
One can keep on wishing 💔💔💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Moms and titas of manila are allergic of walking even for just a block. Always "malayo".
@@YapsiePresents hehehe they don't want to get dark.
Philippines is the place to be. I recently just atayed at Okura Hotel Manila at Newport and man it was breathtaking. 6 stars ❤. I love Philippines.
Places within the city actually are quite near to each other.
See ,it only took Mergim about 25mins walking from Mandaluyong to BGC .
If only there are proper walkways and good sidewalk,then walking is really viable.
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Agree, government should make more safer walkways so people will walk more which is a good exercise than just commuting and being stuck in traffic for hours. Look at the countries in Europe specifically Finland, they have decent walkways and bike/scooter lanes.
Convenience and comfort are 2 things to be considered to make walking an everyday activity in the PH. Our weather system (hot and humid even some days during Amihan season) will be a major factor for people to accept walking as alternative to commuting. Stuck for hours in an airconditioned vehicle than walking between 2 and 4kms will boil down to choice.
@@MiddleAgedGeek That's true but it is really important that the PH cities' gov give the people that choice. Having a walkable city doesn't mean that people who drive would no longer drive or people who ride jeeps would no longer ride jeeps. This just means that the people in the city have an option to walk instead of being forced to commute.
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Imagine all the smoke and dust (not to mention the trash and mud) you will pass through while walking. Mergim should at least wear a mask
Congrats on ur 1st walkathon to uptown BGC. Remember dont under estimate the power of the hand while crossing intersections. Pedestrians always use the handpower to stop vehicles and it works almost everytime. 😊😊😊
As the only vlogger who has become an expert/ frequent commuter around the BGC-Ortigas area, Mergim is granted an exclusive right to criticize all the things that needs to be improved. This is very timely for the coming Brgy Elections i🎉
Preach, papi ! Iboto c Chairman!🎉#malasakit
Totoo. ❤
Everyone should have the right to criticise and demand change. People are scared to rock the boat in Philippines so no change happens. Speak louder people and demand better!
@@chrisk7118 Including foreigners who talks sh*t about a country on social media without the actual experience of walking along the streets of Manila?
@@ßhopkins Yes because there needs to be outside international pressure to force officials and people to act. No change happens otherwise, Philippines is too slow moving and too much political inertia.
@@chrisk7118 Not sure about that tho. Wouldn't take criticism from someone who is unsure of things they are talking about
Always take care Mergim and be vigilant as you walk around Manila
I agree with the BGC chairman's comment, MMDA should look into that one.
This is a great vlog that nobody ever thought about doing except you. There are many local walking video vloggers I watch but this one is unique.
There's 3 channels I've seen here on YT do this. BGCdreams couple who lives in Uptown Parksuites is one of them. BGCdreams walked to Estancia and back on the same bridge to Uptown BGC.
Try Siam Thai! It’s a hidden gem that serves the best Thai food in Metro Manila. It even has a certification from the Thai Tourism Board . Since you are in the area, you should also try Cafe Juanita in Kapitolyo.
I hope that this catches the attention of local officials not only for motorists but for pedestrian's welfare as well. Good point Mergim. Sad to say that we have a lot of lackadaisical officials running the cities.
Ask Mergim to verify he pays PH income taxes to the BIR as legally required as someone living here full time and earning income here. I already know the answer. He does not.
@@DoofiesCoitirer-nu5lj I'm sure that he will read our comments.
The chairman having an ocular inspection in the vicinities…
Thanks Mergim for showing that it is possible to walk from Pioneer to BGC for 25 mins only. I thought it would take 2 hrs by walking. And I hope our gov't will make or develop a smooth sidewalk pavement.
we really like watching this kind of videos its so epic random videos like this are so amazing.hope to see more random videos like this Mergim.
Megrim, thank you for pointing out the many things that needs to be attended to by the public officials in those areas. Not just the walkways that needs improvement but there should be ample lighting for the safety of the pedestrians. I also noticed that graffiti is all over. That needs to be addressed again. Is Metro-Manila going back to being trashy again?
I was about to say PH has many insensitive public officials, then that Pedestrian showed up walking on the Bridge. lol. Good observation Mergim, I also observe that too on those highly urbanized Cities with Sky scrappers, they are not Pedestrian friendly, but always expect people will bring their cars. Thank God I live in the South of Metro Manila, its simple suburban areas where everything is walkable.
An eye opener for both public and community leaders. Thanks Kuya Mergim.
As a Filipino living abroad but quite familiar with that area 20 yrs ago, I have to stop watching your video at 13:02. Heartbreaking. Good point bro, how can place like these with cut-pedestrian walkway bridge sits right next to a very modern BGC??? I think there’s one bridge from Mandaluyong to JP Rizal side of Makati with the same design issue….MM lacks connectivity planning especially for pedestrian who wants to walk given that the public transport system is one of the worse in the world.
Your vlogs are informative…. And not in a “preachy” way, too. 👍 They’re never boring!
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@@ryanrhea1 so true..
100%
This is probably my favorite vid. Thnx for highlighting some features on the streetscape that need to be improved.
Did you know that there was an airport there in Makati. It is now an upscale restaurant/bard. It is right across Manila Peninsula Hotel. It is now called Blackbird. The tower is still there and i believe there is a small museum of sorts there
Yes 100% agree on the title of this video, calling out MM authorities, make and keep MM sidewalk available and safe to pedestrians. Make the city life better, Manilans deserve that. Good job Mergim.
Why don’t they demand change themselves? To get change people need to make noise
That's why BGC is incomparable with the others because of its wide pavements, hence, making it family-friendly.
Nice content mergim road to 200k subs
Hay Pilipinas.... Leaders!!!! We need good, sympathetic, logical, benevolent leaders!!! Top to bottom! Highest to the lowest kagawad! Jusko. Jusko talaga. Hirap mag talk.
You are the leader, don’t wait for others to make the change that needs to be done
@@chrisk7118 of course im talking about asking for accountability in the context of infra! Just look at what Mergim went through! Dark streets, uncollected garbage and so many obstructions and sub par quality build.... How do you suppose am i to "be the change" there?!
@@komentarista5759 Very good. Speak to these officials and don't be afraid to upset them so they make change. Too many Filipinos are scared to rock the boat.
at first i said to myself man that's so far from greenfield to bgc. but thanks to you i discovered kalayaan bridge, which when i googled is already open for a year. now i have an alternative route going to makati/bgc when traffic is bad at rockwell / makati ave. bridge . btw there is a popular surplus warehouse named HMR in pioneer. you might want to visit. there's a lot of random stuff there from applieances, power tools, sports equipment, clothes, furniture etc.
wow! I'm so amazed that you have learned a lot about Metro Manila cities, barabgaies, roads, main roads, buildings, public transportations and routes in such not so long time of your stay. I guess even locals new in Metro Manila will not be able to learn it just like that. keep it up man 👏👏👏
There is a plan to construct an elevated covered walkway along EDSA. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a $123 million loan to that project. The walkway will span almost 5 kms, Cubao to Guadalupe portion of EDSA.
You're great at this Mergim, well done explaining and always worth watching. Take care! 😊❤
Yes Manila must provide safe side walk and lots of pedestrians and traffic ligth for the safety of the people
I admired your patience and braveness mergim.... Ingat pa din.
Mergim -- You will need to expand the existing boundaries of BGC to apply BGC standards. There is no shortage of clever urban planners and civil engineers. But it has more to do with the lack of political will.
Exactly right.
Wow this is really informative. Didnt know you could actually just walk from mandaluyong to bgc.
You can walk it from pioneer center to bgc taking the new kalayaan bridge.
Appreciate your comments & observations, it's really for the good & welfare of everyone! You should have run for the chairmanship of the area for this barangay election! 👍😊
Oh my gosh, here comes Idol Mergim again. You are in the Mandaluyong area, and just a block away is Pasig. If you go further, you will reach the Lawton Bridge, which connects to BGC.
The entrance to those condos is at the rear, what you showed are car or parking entrances only, there is a spacious entrance on the eastern side of those buildings.
This is really a good content. More like this please!
Only a few areas here in the Philippines are actually walkable cities
Iloilo, Davao, Marikina, Makati, Oritgas, BGC and that's about it off top of my head
Manila is getting there but still needs lot of improvements
coming from Pioneer Center, there is a gate at the side fronting Brixton Street which you can take to go thru lawton bridge.
Cool video its impressive mergim good in navigating different places! more informative vlogs pls
You are really brave Mergim, me as a local could not walk around metro at night alone due to holdapers and drug addicts around 😂 hahaha just shows its not that too bad to walk tho. 😊
Im always entertained by your vlogs Mergim. I appreciate the British humor.
Thank uou mergim you take care have fun
Wow mergim you really know how to walk metro Manila .. you surveying Manila 😍👍👍
Thanks Sir nice vlog, very informative. Enjoy stay in the Philippines.
Goodness Mergim please be careful 🙏
I think there is also a jeepney going to Guadalupe from Edsa Central where Twin oaks tower is very near
This video and the one about the Manila post office should be seen by the the respective city governments, you're doing the public a service.
Cars here crazy they don’t give way to pedestrians . And when they change lanes crazy .they need road education . They don’t follow lanes also ..
If you are in Kalayaan bridge you are very near BGC and walking distance too to St. Luke’s .. be careful anc be safe always
try "alay lakad" from bgc to antipolo.. many people do it.. its like pilgrimage to the church of antipolo.. hehehe Take care enjoy.. :D
mergim, you know metro manila than me now! :)
Mergrim visi the Ace water park with water massage if I'm correct at pioneer St.
Very nice!!!
I hope many City public officials in PH sees this video of Mergim or someone sends to them, especially that areas with many unfinished construction, dangers and lots of garbage.
OMG ie....I am so amazed to what you did here in your video.....MerGim....take care...
The budget to expand the concrete walkway might have gotten corrupted when they were building it? There should have been a sidewalk specially on a bridge. I think the condo owners should fixed, it will increased their sales.
Keep doing the good work.
Am a local and you know the area more , impressive !
The only reason why BGC is more attractive to foreigners and expats is the ability to walk comfortably around the area especially if you don’t own a car. It would have been nice if the Philippines thought of their pedestrians when they built their roads. Some alleyway looked dangerous, I hope you don’t walk there again.
You've walked from Pioneer Center all the way to BGC, that's at least 2-3 kms with 4,000 steps. That's one way to do your daily cardio. I believe there will be a Subway station right at Shaw corner Meralco Avenue (Shaw Station) and at 11th Avenue (Kalayaan station) which is near Uptown Mall. 👍
now that you mentioned it, i wonder how the subway will cross the pasig river from ortigas side to bgc side. i guess it will be underground as well? or a bridge is more cost effective?
edit: just googled it, it’s gonna be a tunnel
@@jomeckds8833 The Subway will go underneath the Pasig River, so it's underground. You could search it, there's a lot of videos that covers the Metro Manila Subway project and the NSCR project.
Some streets in the States don’t have sidewalks as well. They have bike lane but not for pedestrians. That’s why I have to take an Uber or Taxi just to go to Supermarket just few blocks from my place.
Good stuff. Very informative.
Add it to the list. Helping people with food security would be on the top of my list over sidewalks. The pavement is an absolute issue but it's not my number one priority. Traffic enforcement would be above it as well. I have almost been hit several times crossing the street. Zebra crossings are ignored, and they will absolutely go outside their lane to go around a car...Right or left side.
Sidewalks within MM are generally very narrow, uneven and basically dangerous to walk on. Watch out for open manholes too! It’s sad really, and your observations are true.Your vlogs around the city lately have been as exciting as you entering that scary cave in Antipolo. 😂
Missed you here in the Philippines.
Those doorstep condos are Brixton and Fairlane
A good sign of a modern city is to put plants n trees in the surrounding areas to compensate for the buildings 😂malls humidity n boiling temperature - you’re at risk of having respiratory disease - so sad that this matter is given of no importance nowadays but rather business capitalist agenda is given much priority .😮😢
Yes, the DPWH has to be called for this terrible lack of safe pedestrian walkways. Disgusting lack of concern for pedestrians and ordinary folks
❤ the video.
City government officials neglect the cleanliness and maintenance of that bridge....Hope they will maintain it...
Whatup Mergim
The Tondo street food was baller, the night time episode
Keep reppin' the Philippines!!!!
Makati City is relatively safe, or the former makati barangays of EMBOs compared to the barangays of the other city that took them. About the sidewalk about that bridge, I hate that too because I have to walk inside the bike lane and alot of motorcycles passes there , they didnt probably thought that people will walk there going to pioneer.
Shout out the gov't officials particularly DPWH they shld give pavement every road where in people can walk safely. I noticed that in urban and rural areas there were only selective places that has pavement. Just saying..great content as always dude.
i advice to you mergim that dont wear all black in the night when you were going in the dark places it may be cause to you an accident especially when you are beside the rode.
Yeah thank you for the critique bro! 🥰
You must run for the real chairman of BGC 😅🙏🤙🇵🇭
Wow great job
Very broad vlog informative ....I wish u find good Filipina one day😘😘
Actually that stairs is the start of the walkway of the bridge 8:51
go Mergim! Keep ' em coming!!! love it ♥
your future neighbor LOL 😂😝
Honest observation, MANILA and Bangkok are almost similar its just that Bangkok transport system and infras. are quite better but MANILA CBDs are far superior, clean ,well planned and brand new compared to Bangkok i just dont think if it has a proper CBD coz its too sprawling mixed with small houses.
Ingat lagi, Mr. Chairman...
Your courageous and not scared walking around 👏this is good “in catching “ the attention of the government ‘ this is a neglect from them. 🥴your so patience walking around . Stay blessed & safe from ireland.
Exactly 😂 I can’t do that at night so terrible walking around the streets
Was expecting the video to go to black while you were crossing one of those intersections. Whew!
I wish you would be a BGC Mayor so to make the City prestine. Also good thing no snatcher snatch your camera. at least Pinoys are still kind hehe. Nice walk to BGC though. And you are brave walking the street, and you act like a local.
There is a new bridge in Barrio Kapitolyo leading to BGC and Kapitolyo is so near the Greenfields area and you can get a taxi in Kapitolyo
That is where he walked across the Pasig River in this video. It's the Kalayaan bridge formerly known Santa Monica-Lawton Bridge
Barangay chairman should be responsible how to impose the cleanliness & safety of the people in the community. The bridge beneath is dark& & dirty. Very important vlogs.
nice content all good
The problem with some of the bridges here in Manila is that the pedestrian walkway is more of an afterthought. You shouldn't be walking on the "catway" you find the other people are doing. The correct way is to go up/down the stairs. There is a street that goes around and under the bridge on the Pasig side where you go up to get to the bridge then on the Guadalupe side you did the right thing and go down the stairs. The "catwalks" are not intended for pedestrians and people are just doing them because it is a longer way around using the stairs and streets.
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Mergim,U must wear an N95 mask if U travel a lot in polluted( car exhaust) environment.Donno if those vehicles have emission regulations.Protect ur lungs.
the only foreigner blogger I know who blogs about the situation of Manila streets and traffic in TH-cam is Gadget Addict. he's been doing it for years he's familiar with the traffic code violations
i like raw vlogs..
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Lot of work! I hope i live that day when life’s better
You are very brave. A face mask to prevent inhalation of polluted air from vehicles can help.. just a suggestion.
Walkways should be developed...that is safe, lighted and with proper signage. Walking should be encouraged. Walking is good exercise. It can reduce gas use thus reducing pollution and reduce lung diseases and saves money. Walking can decrease vehicles on the road thus less traffic and traffic accidents.
if Manila wants to improve how people get around Metro Manila, they need to make the streets easier people to walk. right now the priority is cars and now look at it, so many cars and too much traffic.
Yup
The chairman is now a "rockstar' in PH!
Hope our political leaders were able to watch your vlog to catch their attention and to be become devoted public servants.