Life in the Philippines pt 1 | A Foreigner's Perspective
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I’m a Filipino and I’ve been to different countries before. You know what I realized? That Filipinos deserve better. We have the most beautiful sceneries, abundant natural resources, and most hardworking people. But since politicians don’t care about the citizens, good governance is rare. Can’t expect people from poverty to be disciplined and to follow all the rules when there are people in power who can’t even do their jobs.
If only our goverment is'nt corupt how i wish
The government is killing the beauty of this country. If only we can replace our leader with leader with Japanese or nordic values just for one year, our economy will boom exponentially. We have so much to offer. But the government just dont care. Politicians are greedy!
i dont see anything of this in this video
To be honest we have some similar aspects as japan. One thing is that our roads our both small, and our cities are both densely populated, and we are both down to earth (kinda).
Go Back HOME
Finally, a pretty fair and impartial video about the Philippines. We're not all about beautiful beaches and tropical haven.
Let’s get married?
Bruh
The title should be renamed to "life in manila to a foreigners perspective" this video cannot define the life in the philippines as a whole
@@xoxoxoxo8344 True, he said that he went there to take a glimpse of life in the Philippines but he just took a glimpse of life in Manila.
@@sempergunnze6398 lmao what? Are you saying that a glimpse of life in Manila is not the same as a glimpse of life in the Philippines? Hahahaha. You're funny.
I'm Brazilian and almost felt at home watching this video. The Philippines are so similar to us on a lot of levels.
Seriously! Pinoys have been incredibly nice to me and we've had so many things in common. It's so fascinating.
Because Brasil is latino y pilipinas is Hispanic
Nothing like getting robbed at any time of the day
The 300-year Galleon trade (Acapulco-Manila) was the reason. Philippines is more like Latin (S. America) rather than Spanish.
@@hakeemcanonio3840 Yep, and of all the former 'colonial' powers, ironically it was the uber- 'religious' ones like Spain and Portugal that were often the most brutal and ruthless in their 'management style'.
This is one of the most accurate videos about the Philippines that I have ever seen. I love how you're showing the good and bad sides of my country, since most videos are all about our tourist spots and our beaches and not the ones that actual ordinary Filipinos live by.
Hi!!
@@aissalubisi_17 hello?
I'm from South Africa and I'm writing a book, one of my characters is Filipino and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind helping me out? I want to accurately represent him, so it would be awesome if you were to reply :).
Have a great day!
@@mikatsuru3002 hi! Glad you replied 😊.
If it's not asking to much, kind if I can ask questions?😅
I changed the title back and forth. I'm just keeping the original for right now. I'm trying to find the most accurate title for what I'm presenting, which I find a bit tough since I'm still working on my second video. I have a lot to say and I it was very eye opening for me to travel to a developing country for the first time. I've lived in two very wealthy G7 countries my entire life, so I guess I could say I had some "culture shock" getting a brief glimpse into the lives of those who weren't as fortunate as my family.
Probably my biggest takeaway is that I think there are so many things that I take for granted while living in Canada and Japan. Like we complain about our corrupt government, and I think we should always push our politicians to do better, but I think we may not realize how well our governments run. Infrastructure, safety, a clean environment; these are examples of things the average person doesn't worry about, allowing us to focus on higher level wants. I wish I could have taken my kids along with me so that they could realize how lucky they have it. But I also feel guilty for saying that, because it sounds so condescending. Since my trip, I've been contemplating on what I could do to help people in situations less fortunate than my own.
I honestly feel a bit helpless, since I think what's most needed is some big infrastructure projects that I could never help with like sanitation and transportation. For example, I was thinking about doing some more Kiva loans, but in the big picture, what will be the effect of helping someone fix up their Jeepney be? I have no doubt it'd be good on an individual level, but I feel like the real solution to transportation issues around Metro Manila requires government involvement. I'm not saying the government has to control the whole space, but someone needs to have a better plan and be able to arrange for the financing needed to transform the current situation. However, having read several news stories and studies, I also know it's just not that easy. The agency in charge not only doesn't have the funds, but they also face strong opposition from anyone who could be hurt from changing the status quo. The poor family relying on the tiny income they get from driving a Jeepney doesn't want to see anything happen that jeopardizes their family's well being.
I'll say one thing though, which was the heartwarming part of the trip: the families. It was really nice to see how close the families were and how supportive they were of each other. The sacrifices being made, whether it's a parent who goes off working overseas to support the family, or the older sister that's now paying for the education of her younger siblings. Or even just the small things, like the father and daughter showing me their gardens or another father and daughter shopping together. I could really feel the closeness. And they were close, because in both instances they lived a minute away from their parents. If there's one stereotype that I think is true, it's that Filipinos are really quite friendly and hospitable.
I have a feeling that despite wanting my next video to be in the 20-30 minute range, I might just make it longer so that I can take the time to really get through all the stories I heard and what my whole thought process was. That was my first time trying to tell a few stories from another country, so I'm still learning how to best make videos about my experiences.
All the best,
Greg
Life Where I'm From Thank you so much!
Very informative and genuine observations. Thank you for featuring the Philippines on your channel.
@Udah Vektorin Aja We do it (commute) on a daily basis. Depending on the situation (i.e . rains and typhoon). If we can make it here (i.e. survive) we can make it anywhere (to quote the song NY NY).
México is like philippines but more beatiful
as a filipino currently living in japan as a student, this series has me hooked and i am very very interested in the next parts! so far this has been well thought-out, and i particularly appreciated the way you commented on the realities (problems?) of manila while not being condescending. thank you so much, greg!
I’m Mongolian, and Philippines is my favorite country, mostly because of people there. So kind and nice, always smiling.
thank you mahal kita for saying that!!!
Thank u
I would love to go to the Philippines and My Lola and Lolo are from the Philippines.
Баярлалаа! (Bayarlalaa!) From Philippines.
Beware of Filipinos look too friendly, but they are planning something you might not like.
I love how, despite of poverty, these people are so kind and friendly, I would feel way safer there than I do here in Brazil
love you
Poverty must have been a by-gone issue if only corrupt leaders are not elected. Filipinos have long been fully developed if not these leaders putting premium on politicking and blame-throwing and not on development research and innovation. Lots of local products go on waste due to influx of imoprted goods eventually killing the local industry. Instead, the government, in cohort with saboteur/peddlers of illegal traders, not only condone but also become an an accomplice.
It's been vicious and cyclical phils was left behind by korea and taiwan. While research and inquiry set aside, it was not a remote past when countries send their student's to study here and get a degree. Right now, phils regresses to a record high slump in literacy. Re: phils #1 in tiktok, instagram, facebook, and texting. How sad.
Violence is generally avoided here to a notable extent
@@justinnamuco9096yupp because if there ever a violent incident or anything that a person hurts a person or more, with or without malicious intent, occurs, filipinos on the internet will trash you very very harshly and will even try to find your socials to shame you.
* cough * Omicron Lady * cough cough *
Hope to visit the Philippines soon after the pandemic. I have always found the Filipinos to be some of the worlds most kind and war people. Huge respect from Denmark
We love denmark so much!🇩🇰
After the plandemic 🤣 better join the cult if you want that to happen
Take me with u 😘
@@LorenzoAntonASilva and you here again..toxic ka nga..wala kang magawa sinisirA mo lng ang image ng yung bansa
When ur in heaven, don't try going down.
That is some brutally honest portrayal of the Philippines. Both the good and the bad. I wish my countrymen would really stop littering. Awesome videos Sir!
Nakakahiya, nakakalungkot at nakakarimarim....😢
Juan dela Cuz Ingrate? Him or us? What's wrong with giving it to the guards? He said because he can't carry it because it's so many.
Joseph Narvaez 😂😂😂. My parents taught me to be always thankful and always appreciate all the things ( big or small) that were given to me. He could have just said, “Thank you for all the tons and tons of gifts that I’ve received.” I appreciate the thoughts and the time. Instead of I got too many gifts, I had to give it away to the guards ( paraphrasing). Naintindihan mo na?
@@juandelacuz9456 Might be different ways of thinking or a different culture or background?
Joseph Narvaez 😳🙄👎 different kind of thinking?. Culture or background?. Wow! What a lame excuse! Can’t think of a language which doesn’t have a word “ Thank You”. Did this vlogger say thank you for the gifts? I don’t remember ( hope I’m wrong) . I remember him saying thank you to the people that helped him “ you know who you are” 😂😂😂.
You really went and experience Philippines like a “common/low-middle class” local. Kudos!
low-middle class is kind of broken definition now since its normal for people to lool real rich with a trash job
Yup
We are low-lowest class...😢
Gotta love the locals !
SeaTrapping that reminds me of a new word I learned. “Dusty” It’s when people without money would use the bit of cash they earn to try and look rich.
I'm amazed by how much the public problems they have are like the ones we have here in Brazil, crazy
Wow i never knew that thanks for the information it's the same thing in Jamaica too
Somehow most of the former colonies that introduced roman Catholicism to them, end up being corrupt and mismanaged lol
The biggest problem in Philippines is super typhoons.
I was wondering if you've heard of the Department of Health and Human Services support program to help people now.
Except the drug trafficking problem.
Phillipino people are so kind hearted people. Love from Bangladesh 💖
This is really accurate. The security guards just poke their sticks in your bag and let you through
imagine how long each person have to wait if he does thoroughly search your bag in details. I think having 50% security is better than zero security.
@@hendrixfuentes7471 um no. invest in better security. im not gonna say thanks for a half assed security inspection if there are more efficient ways to do so. pretty sure malls/bigger businesses could afford them they just dont want to.
@@ellehv8r they should hire you as the senior expert consultant since you have all the answer 🤣
@@hendrixfuentes7471 thanks. on the other hand, they should avoid you since you dont really have anything of importance to say.
@@ellehv8r umm yes you are right, I don't know all the answers and I don't pretend to work for the minister of information expert council like you so yes I'm not important like you lol
I'm a Malaysian and married to a filipina,and been visiting to Philippines for almost 5 times. Life there is simple, people are helpful and friendly as well. And i feel like home. 🙂
Philippines has changed and different from 1970s. Wonder what happened to Filipino First policy people adverse to foreign investments in 1970s and did not want competirions to their businesses and professions.
I'm American and I've been living in this country since January 2020 and I love it here.
I was stationed there from '87-'89 when I served in the USAF and I can honestly SMELL this video! It never leaves you.
I’m from Philippines and this video should be titled “Life In Manila” instead of “Life In Philippines” LOL.
Living in Province is more safer than living in the City just like Manila.
Where did you get this? I spent most of my time in what you call a province, and it was not safe at all. I have been harassed so many times by random people. It's impossible to go in the Philippines with good intentions. Many Filipinos are abusive. Every time I was observing people they were doing absurd things. Malls are the only places that don't look to shady.
@@nexus-6392 Depends on the province. What province did you stay at? Some provinces are more dangerous than the others even for locals simply because of a possible third-party influence. The farther you move from Manila the safer it is, except for some parts in Mindanao.
Right on... i visited westen visayas, it's different from the Metro manila
@@papercraftnony4431 Hi there. I don't know much about Manila. I spent most of my time in the north: Tarlac, Pampanga, Baguio etc. I don't think all Filipinos are thieves, and scammers, buf being white there is a big deal. Many people see us like an opportunity to make easy money. Being alone somewhere is really scary. I often got harassed by unknowns. I had a co-worker who told me he went in a place in Mindanao called Zamboanga. He said he has been chased by kids and teenagers with knives and machetes. Of course not all Filipinos are like this but enough to make the place unsafe.
@@nexus-6392 chased by kids and teenagers with knives and machetes? He must have intruded into some kind of private area. maybe a drug manufacturing facility?
Philippines is a beautiful country with big hearted people. I visited last year and it was truly an amazing experience. Love to Filipino people from India. 🇵🇭❤️🇮🇳
Its my first time seing an indian people with a english name
@@-kentaE 😅😅😅😅
@@-kentaE same
I regret being born in philippines
@@-kentaE India also have Christian population. Just in case you don't know it.
I am from Bulgaria and love traveling in South East Asia when I can. My 15 day stay in Cebu with friends will always be remembered as the best time of my life. I had such great experience there, things that would never happen in my country or anywhere in Europe... I met a wonderful girl and things happended so fast, loved the beaches/islands/climate/food/fruits at the end I was devastated how quickly 15 days went by and when everything got back to normal.
What happened with you and the girl?
@@lalAlyssa All ended I guess, coudnt go back after 3 years already, we used to chat from time to time , but now we grew apart. It is normal she is young , wont wait for me until i could go back again and I dont blame her. Anyway, whenever I go back to SEA would hope to meet the one and even stay there for good.
I had Filipino teacher and classmate before , they were so humble and friendly !! I admired Filipino can speak Spanish and English very well ,hoping one day I can visit here.
Greeting from a Taiwanese senior student 🇹🇼❤️🤝🇵🇭
I shouldn't have watched this. Now I want to get back to the Philippines. I'm a whitey and native of Southern California and fell in love with the Philippines years ago. I go every chance I get. You did a great job of capturing the character and charm of the people who are very friendly and gracious.
I have a friend in Cebu so I am worried. I an now in San Diego area and never been to Cebu. I want to meet my friend someday. I WANT TO help them.
true enough
It amazes me how giving they are when they have very little to give. I’m also a native of Southern California. The best thing I ever did was move out.
@@edgarhoward8919 be careful ... go to cebu to visit the place, it is nice ... but be careful ...
@@seddasa... Why such a warning??! Nonsense, and by the way, Cebu is a large island with many cities and province areas. Cebu City has many luxury hotels, condos, restaurants, and malls... why try to make it seem to be so sinister? 🤔 Where is the safe haven you call home? 🏡
Guess you can call this series “Life Where I’m Not From”
mikawa ha
Agree.
He was expecting to see the things he is used to see at the comforts of his own country. Welcome to the real world mr.
mabolo in manila and prolly other third world countries, he is expecting to see first world sights on developing countries,maybe he should try like,manila and say for example in lagos nigeria. Or bangkok and jakarta. Hanoi and colombo sri lanka. Toronto and shenzen, or calgary and berlin.
He could just go right in front of her nose...Manhattan, New York.
As an Indonesian, i see a lot of pretty similiar ambience. Wish i could go to Philippines.
Love it people
If I could get a job as english/german/french teacher, I would move there for ever. I love the country and nice people there. Greetings from Switzerland
The fact that you focused on the language and not the age of consent says a lot. Sure you don't wanna move their for another reason? You seem very sus..
@@FriendlyHomie huh?
@@FriendlyHomieThat’s a rather bold assumption
It's refreshing to see that there are a few Filipinos in the comments section who are happy that this video shows the side of the Philippines that are very rarely shown in other TH-cam videos. But still there are those who only want you to see the good side of Philippines. I believe that's what those "It's better in the provinces" comments are. There's already a million videos on Boracay, Palawan, Cebu already. Just go to them if you don't want foreigners seeing the other side.
Also, there is still poverty in the provinces. I would even say it much worse in some that's why a lot of people in the province chose to go to Manila.
Yes, but a lot of media and docu vlogers always favourite the Philippines do a poverty or chaotic ducomentaries haha.. Infact all i visit South East Asians country except singapore and malaysia are almost the same, the chaotic streets etc..
why doesnt this poster document harlem new york city. believe me he wont last one whole day
@@skylinelover9276 foreigners tend to choose Philippines because they know they'll be getting a lot of views from Filipinos. They never show the bad side because Filipinos prefer to be complemented rather than being criticized...
@@estepen4181 i cant see any foreign vloggers of Indonesia,Vietnam,Thailand that they are showing also the badside....Always goodside same to the vloggers in Philippines
@@skylinelover9276 There's nothing wrong on showing these things because thats reality. Most of the Filipino don't feel what they call GOOD ECONOMY specially farmers and poor in the cities.
The glass shards serve as an anti bruglary mechanism in two different ways. The first one is just like a barbed wire to make it more difficult to climb, the second one is so the thief knows you are poor.
@@A.Baskoro-pl7zx They're middle class in the Philippines too. :P haha. The point really is to make them _look_ poorer, and thus less of a target. It's the same reason why middle class families in the Philippines rarely paint their houses or have decorations outside.
Have you seen kids shooting other kids in the school in the Philippines? Only this so called Canadian Boy that looks like Filipino can answer.
Lol
See them in Australia in old dwellings and pub walls.
@@maayongaga729 lol no need to be so defensive about it.
I was living In Philippines for almost six years . Beautiful country and beautiful people . But most of the government and immigration especially is corrupted and need for some urgent adjustments . The Audacity asking for a bribe on public always got me surprised
The government have been blinded by greed and it hasn't changed since 100 years ago(1899)
You could say our weakness is greed and it sucks
True, our greatest flaw
Wow, it’s crazy how the Philippines looks so similar to Indonesia in every aspect other than Christianity.
just wondering, how liberal is indonesia? I think it's quite liberal? because i have indonesian friends and it seems like they can wear normal clothings like skirts and singlets in the city?
@@jayg9087 the Philippines is much more liberal than Indonesia. Indonesia is a lot more conservative than the Philippines. Overall, Indonesia is quite a conservative country among my experiences.
@@jayg9087 there are plenty of radical regions where even moderate locals don’t like to go. Plus there is extremism here and there. Suicide bombings practically every year around Easter targeting Christian minorities. That to by families strapping their kids with explosives. That said I too have met lovely Indonesians and they have a strong Hindu cultural heritage from the past that is reflected in their dressing and names even after converting to Islam.
Indonesia is better my god🙄
Filipino women are more beautiful
Lol it's hilarious and heartwarming how the Filipinos were overprotective of you and giving you detailed advises just like an asian mom! Love your video btw, subtly entertaining and amusing.
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I was wondering if you've heard of the Department of Health and Human Services support program to help people now.
I served a mission in the Phillipines for the mormon church. I've come to love and respect the Filipino people. They experience so much hardship. But most Filipinos I've met are the happiest people I've met.
I hope that all Filipinos will have more opportunities to excel in life than the small opportunities they are given. Mahal na mahal ko po kayo!
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Umiak ako, pero masaya ako
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@@marierocher4422 💪🇵🇭😙
I want to go to the Philippines now. As a Latino man, I think I would feel very much at home there. A lot of this reminded me of my own home country. And I think the Filipino girls are extremely cute! OMG! 🌹 those apartment cemeteries made me sad though. It’s a terrible thing when there is such poverty and there’s so little space that you can’t bury your loved ones in the ground and go visit them without climbing like that. It must be very hard on an old person who loses their lifelong spouse to go visit them. 😔
The Philippines is relatively similar to Latin American countries but just located in Asia. You hear people speaking local languages and also English. Every 4th word you hear in the local language is a word of Spanish origin. The Catholic churches would also make you feel home and the food is a mix of Asian and Hispanic cuisines too.
@@itsmeferny funny story about my first encounter with Filipino food. I had heard stories about how they like to eat a lot of internal organs. Not my thing. So, I was a little hesitant to try the food. I finally got up the nerve and I ordered some thing that said it was lechon kawali. I don’t know what the second word means but, the first word is a Spanish word for suckling pig which is a really tender meat and very delicious. So I got that. I was already for something new and strange and exotic. What arrived on my plate was very like something we call chicharrones where I come from which is pork skin and pork meat fried in its own fat. It’s one of my favorite things ever but it’s really bad for you. Anyway, they were amazing and delicious but it wasn’t strange. It was mixed feeling. I was hoping for a new experience but found something very familiar that I really liked. My cousins laughed at me when I told them what it was like to eat Filipino food. Now, they want to try it.
Problem solved. Cremation for me !
We are the hispanics of asia
Welcome to the Philippines! 🇵🇭
Having a complete control in your life is the power that grow your knowledge stronger than your real self,
@Rae Duval You can as well message her via Facebook. Below is her user👇
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From Canada I spent 22 years in Philippines. (1998- 2020). Never had a problem. Great neighbors. A bit hot at times, and humid. I actually preferred "THE WET." I 'm in Canada now, but will go back once the pandemic ends.
You are not a Canadian, but a Filipino indeed. Going back to your roots is destiny. YOU ARE NOT FROM CANADA!
Im from Texas and currently living in the Philippines for close four years now, although I live in a lesser known province where peace and quiet is pretty much everyday. I can agree about the country being hot at times, especially today in our area
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I'm a filipino and thanks for sharing this side of the Philippines. Hopefully younger generations of Filipino would learn from the mistakes of older generations. that way both local and non-local could enjoy the place.
So true ❤️
I was wondering if you've heard of the Department of Health and Human Services support program to help people now.
This is sooo beautiful. The way you deliver everything is so clear that it makes it interesting. Also, there is honesty in it. I love it. Keep it up!
Love this!
I lived in the Philippines for 2 years and loved every minute of it! I was across the manilla bay on the west coast from Alamitos and 100 Islands down to Mariveles on the south of the Bataan.
Living in manila is not for the weak, it's pure chaos but a character building experience.
Grew up and born in Tondo. Passed Tondo church daily on my walk from Sande back and forth to Divisoria to take the jeep to Quiapo to attend school. Did enjoyed my first 24 years there. Ate at carinderia near the old FEU. You would not appreciate Tondo unless you grew up there. Still missed the old days. Unfortunately I was denied re-entry back to Philippines by the government due to my Taiwan visa at that time(never been to Taiwan). It looks like I am destined to grow old in USA. I have been inside the Tondo Church a lot of times when it was abandoned and not yet renovated.
Haha amen
Kid cannabis is true. Not all foreigners write like this video author does. I give up on this guy's poor attitude towards perspectives and conclusions.
Manila looks like India
BORN AND GREW UP IN TONDO. IF YOU ARE LOCAL YOU WOULD BE OK. JUST STAY AWAY FROM MINORITY RACIST LOCALS. THEY ARE USUALLY UNEDUCATED OR IF EDUCATED HAVE PROBLEM GETTING THE JOBS THEY LIKE. DUE TO PROBELEM OF COMPETENCY. THEY COMPENSATE BY LOOKING DOWN ON OTHER AND BEING RACIST IF THE SUBJECTS ARE NOT BORN FILIPINOS.
I have stayed in three different AIRBNB's in Manila and none of them were "dirty". The one I stay at in Mandaluyong is attached to a mall and has two beautiful swimming pools. Of course, I always read the reviews . I have also never had any problem with crime and I ride the MRT all over. Yes, the country is emerging and Manila can really get in your face sometimes, but I truly love the people and their positive attitude. I come back to the U.S. and I start to miss them right away. P.S. The cabs from the airport are much cheaper if you take the regular cabs and not the ones reserved for tourists. They are white, not yellow.
this was very good information..i wish to visit there one day so im watching these document videos lol
You're that kind of person who looks at the brighter side of things. The half full glass kinda guy. We have so many whiners that finding people like you is precious. Thanks for the good vibes comment!
Thanks for the nice feedback . Please come back. You're always welcome.
Cleanliness between Japan and Philippines.
Greg: "Huge gap"
Me: "Nah, it's an ABYSSMAL GAP"
😂 I'm Filipino btw and I like your very calm, professional and impartial style of doing this video. 👍
The gap is too wide on this one, chief (Pinoy din ako, hi, kamusta? 👋🏽)
Hey Greg how you doing? I'm Pinoy. Pinoy to the bone. You are absolutely right. I'm f..k..g pissed off about Pilipinos who couldn't discipline themselves. Specially, about trash all over the places around them. We called this kind of life style Bara Bara. A life style adapted to anything goes, whatever, low self esteem, undisciplined lowest standard of living. I can just go on and on listing the negative things I know. But don't get me wrong there are also many Pilipinos and places that live and belong to the discipline, med and high standard of living. Not Bara Bara. To sum it all up. I think, it's still a good place to go and retire. Provided you know what you're doing and you're very good and willing to adapt.
Hello
right
you are right its in education system they must teach the kids from a young age not only academically. Filipinos are more on academic competition and they adopt that metality untill they grow up and start working. All are competetive to the point of crab mentality culture at work tsk tsk good manners and and personal development of character must be thought from a young age. Japan is a good example and a model for that.
I can’t believe how similar the Philippines is with Indonesian culture.
Filipino culture is Asian, our cuisine- like most Asian countries rice is the staple food , languages, folklore, way of life, and people are majority genetically Asian. Language is the most basic and most important element in a culture. The Languages of the Philippines are all Austronesian languages and a close cousin of both Malay varieties in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. Spanish loan words make up only a small proportion and many have been converted into Filipino versions. Hispanic influences are Christianity, surnames, etc Even “Filipino Catholicism” is actually “Folk catholicsm “ a combination of the religion the Spanish brought and the local animist and traditional beliefs.. many traditions from indigenous Philippine folk religions have been integrated into the local practice of Catholicism and Islam, resulting in "Folk Catholicism. The conservative traditionalist superstitious culture are all products of an Asian culture. Consider it like Britain's relationship to India. There are just numerous bubbles of resistance and self-preservation that prevented a complete takeover unlike most of Latin America. Filipino cuisine bears undeniable similarities to the cooking styles of its neighbouring countries,
Filipino Spanish culture in my country Philippines like Cristian people speak Spanish like count the number uno dos tres cuatro cinco,in Bisaya language 60% and Spanish language 40% im proud Filipino Asiatico Hispanidad buenas tardes hermanos y hermanas gracias 😊
@@robertodarbe8173 WRONG, Bisaya is only 10% spanish and Tagalog 11%.
@@robertodarbe8173 most if not every people ive come across in philippines counts in "isa, dalawa, apat, lima" and so on
@@annetan3583 actually 15 to 30 percent
@@Digital2pulse only a few, there's 170+ languages and dialects in the Philippines, each with their own numbers.
I always watch these Filipino life videos because since I moved overseas at a very young age, I never experienced life living where my parents lived
You better thank your parents that they moved you out. Seriously. Thank the hell out of them.
Gotta thank them. I'm moving out next year to another country for college. I'm one of the lucky people barely affording it but others here aren't.
You should move there even for just a few months. My folks brought us there to live with them when they worked in Asia. We were exposed to the poverty up close. It was confusing as a child but definitely eye opening. When I came back to the US for high school, I was disgusted by the over consumption and superficiality of western countries. The lack of appreciation of the most basic things is really disheartening.
@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 lol. You make it appear that it is hell living in the Philippines. Quite the opposite. You are looking at the poor people's point of view. There are also poor people in the US everywhere. Look at the point of view of the middle class. It is better to live in the Philippines than anywhere else in the world. The people make the difference. There are no other people in the world as friendly as the Filipinos.
@@Moss_piglets Go to Washington DC. You will be disgusted by the homeless people everywhere. Don't make it appear that the US is free of poor people. Poor people are everywhere in the world.
It’s nice that Manila is shown in great details (both bad and good). Most youtube video skip it for the beautiful provinces.
Looking forward to the next videos!
TH-camAccount #275 where’s the good? Lool
Bloombloom the comparison of a wealthy filipino’s lifestyle and the unwealthy one. It’s really complicated and is hard to explain. Obv u won’t be able to understand any of what I’m tryna point out since u didn’t grew up there but whatever
Keisha S. I grew up there. Pkiexplain nga 🤔
Always wanted to go phillipenes , most of them who I met were really sweet . love from india . and every country have some problems, we will just fix that with time.
As a foreigner in the Philippines, the one thing I couldn’t get over is how long things take. Everybody works like it is their first day. We barely made our flight and we got to the airport four hours early.
‘‘This was probably the most informative vlog about Manilla I’ve seen . He jammed a lot of accurate information in a short segment
Eamonn Wright555 this video sucked bad, but ok
@@desert4seat can you do a better job?
@@LeboTladi A better job of not complaining about almost every topic related to the Philippines? Yeah, I can.
Yeah welcome to the real manila, many TH-camrs don't display this side of Manila
@Superrooper Rall this is his experience and observation during his visit. Of course this can't be accurate if there are changes after this.
Dude you could make a 2 hour long video just like this and I'd watch the whole thing. Keep up the great work!
The same here
It means you guys need to get out of your house and go traveling😁
@@ravenone6255 hhahaha
I wanna try Pagpag,
Filipinos are some of the nicest people in the world. You can tell by all the smiles they give you.
If some of them aren't friendly it's probably because it's hot, humid, and they're living in poverty.
Looks like pinoys still have a long way to go on being mature on how to handle criticism.
Pinoy din ako pero dapat matuto tayo tumangap ng negatibo di yun emosyon lang lagi pinaiiral.
The country will never progress if pinoys do not change their attitudes. Puro kasi pride pinaiiral at insecurities kaya ganyan tsk tsk tsk
Makasarili kase mga pilipino.... imbis na paunlarin ang bayan... pinapaunlad ang srili....
Sounds like the govt officials in a nutshell
Haha sobrang proud putang ina, magaling naman sa singing mga pinoy at ang gaganda ng beaches kaya balewala nalang yung ibang bagay na kailangan mapaunlad. Lalo na yung mga proud bisaya haha, hindi nga maayos mga daanan dun tapos andaming bata na hirap makapagaral pero wala silang pake sa mga yun realtalk tapos pupunta na sa manila para makipagsiksikan tapos mas okay daw sa probinsya? Ang namumuhay lang namn ng maganda sa probinsya yung mga mayayaman, yung doble sa minimum dun ang kinikita.
Pusong mamon mga pinoy kahit mali na yung nakikita. Di marunong tumanggap ng katotohanan.
Agree much.
i love how you experience things : "regular person view.."
instate go to tourist guide,
asking for places : beautiful tourist destination..
you just go out there & experience the real culture & environment..
wonder what will you say if you visit Malaysia..
always love your video 👍
This is the most unbiased promotional video of my country I've ever seen even though it's outdated this deserves an award
This was one of the most authentic videos I have ever seen of the beautiful Philippines and best of all I could watch it without the jumping, bumping sickening motion . You must have a very good camera that cancels out the motions.. I lived there for 18 years and it was the best time of my live.
Dude, you're killing it with these travel documentaries. Glad you are expanding outside of Japan, too.
They are so good ❤️
I am from Vietnam. I want to visit the Phillipines for around 3 weeks to explore the country
I hope you'll have fun!
Go to Cebu not Manila. It's still a city but with connection to the nature and rural areas.
Good luck. You need to have loads of patience.
Visit Los Banos in Town in Laguna Province, around 2 hours bus from Pasay City in Metro Manila area. Lots of Vietnamese students here studying about agriculture and related fields in University of the Philippines Los Banos branch. I think we even have one or two Vietnamese restaurants run by some of those who fled during Vietnam war and resettled here.
You will need more than 3 weeks just to get through the traffic
This a good video.
You actually address the problem with no insults whatsoever.
The traits you get from Japan is a great factor from creating this video in terms of respect.
I love Japan and I'm a Filipino.
I love my country of course but it got problems that can actually easily be solve if we are all be just responsible.
A legend of Travel Vloggers. Thank you for the inspiration to create Drew's Travels, documenting province life in rural Leyte. Life in the Philippines provinces is tough, the Filipinos may be poor, yet they are always resilient, smiling and forever welcoming to the traveller.
"This video is getting long". Greg your videos are never long enough.
I immediately went NOOO, i want to watch more.
He can make hour long vids and I’d still watch all the way to the end ...
Lol yeah
FolkLordll stop sucking up to him it’s pathetic
There is always the good and the bad side of every country.No country is perfect
But one thing is for sure Filipinos are one of the most loving a peaceful people in this world.
I love the way he said "nice one" when the guy shot's the ball
This video doesn't have filter, it shows both beauty and dark side places of the Philippines and I like it! Proud Filipino here.. ❤️
Some people might say they don't want to go there due to pollution, insecurity, whatever...
But I find Phillipines attractive, this is the real world and any country has issues to solve.
Hope I can go there someday, there are also beautiful places to go and the people seem very friendly and lovely (regardless the fact that Filipinas are so attractive)
Regards from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇵🇭
That was Divisoria during Erap's time. Things improved under Isko's term.
what? hahahha this was filmed around 2018-19 lol
@@maximusdizon7267 I mean Isko already cleaned it today, but during that time where Isko haven’t clean it yet it’s the divisora left by Erap Administration.
Pasig po kase un at sa Manila, Metro Manila lang si Isko
@@giancarlop.delacruz4920 *Manila not Metro Manila.
Thank you so much for making this series of videos. I found them very enjoyable and well done!
Awesome video! Thank you for also featuring the not so good stuff about our country. It's genuinely refreshing and I appreciate your opinions.
it's sad because the local residents rely on the government to take care of their lack of environment consciousness and respect, they could come together as a community and find a small solution
- Necessity is the mother of all inventions
Not in Visayas. They don't rely on the government too much because they're used to being neglected.
@@kmen07 The government is the reflect of the people.
Local residents are very busy trying to earn a living. Don’t judge.
People are just trying to survive.
Ehh we didn't need paved roads until we had cars
*INVENTION IS THE MOTHER OF NECESSARY* 🤯🤯
Thank you for featuring our country, greg.. Everything you mentioned is true no matter how much it hurts as a Filipino😊
Hello beauty 💕💕💕🥰🥰
Hello how are you
To be honest, I consider the Philippines to be one of the most beautiful countries to be able to travel.
And one of the dirtiest county
@@LorenzoAntonASilva pano mo nasabi?.kung pinoy ka man nakakahiya ka sarili mong bansa dina down mo
@@LorenzoAntonASilva base sa name mo pinoy ka rin pero toxic
Suntukan nalang 😁😁😂
@@LorenzoAntonASilva India is ONE of the most DIRTIEST country in the world. But I do agree SOME parts of the Philippines is dirty.
Hard not to comment:
Filipinos in the Philippines should watch this video to learn more about the country and society.
Eye-witness documentaries are enough. They're far, far more eye-opening than this.
@@khakikohii Thanks for the feedback. What do you think about Guam and Saipan being part of the old Philippine archipelago under the Spanish rule?
I also think that aguinaldo is more of a traitor than a patriot... just to answer the question posted in the video by the Vlogger
You missed so much if you only stayed in Manila but I appreciate the unbiased review thumbs up
Among the most honest documentary about living in the philippines here in YT.
so happy that you visited cavite. Fun fact my grandparents are buried in pinagpala. :) glad to see you have visited barangay tabon :) I am now living in Canada and I really miss PH!
I spend 1-2 months there per year . I love it and even as American I feel at home. Honestly I feel more at home there than I do here. I spent my first Christmas there in 2018 , and went back in September 2019. I'll be going back again soon . The best thing is I always stay a full month each time and I deeply enjoy it !
Thank you for loving our country! On the other hand, we are planning to go to the US this year. We have been to Canada before and really enjoyed it there (just like you, I felt at home there, I dont know why). Hope that your country will be welcoming as well to us!
@@kewl800i the odd thing about America is that nobody will know you're a tourist .. unless you tell someone you'll be just as American and treated American as the rest of us . We have so many different races and cultures here that you'd literally have to tell someone you're a tourist . You'll definitely enjoy it here but you better have some money and I mean alot of it especially if you're converting PHP to USD. I love the Phillipines and I'll be going back soon.
Same here a month is enough, in the US I felt completely at home and not many people asked where I came from. I am originally from the Netherlands, but in the US I was not treated as a tourist like I am in the Philippines.
@@robertwood3172 Now that you mentioned it, that reminds me of an incident in Canada - waiters are asking me how was the food we were eating. I said that it was "larger" than what is usually served in the Phils. That was only the moment our waiters said "so you're tourists??" Haha.
As to money, we got that covered. I am more worried with the issuance of visa - I heard/read online that people get denied despite the fact that they have enough money and reason to go back to their home country. Oh well, we'll just wait and see how it goes.
@@kewl800i and that's exactly how it is. I'm honestly glad it's that way it makes things alot more comfortable for a person who's in a foreign country.. when I go to the Phillipines I honestly feel like the way a celebrity would especially since the women there are use to older white men ... I'm actually 31 6ft 3 and attractive so needless to say it was overwhelming the first trip the second trip I adapted very well and actually knew what to expect. I have a Filipina (the only one I visit ) that I go and have a great time with and it's also good because she knows the native language which helps me out alot when I'm out in the mix . I hope you have a great time here just know that some stuff will be alot cheaper and some stuff will be crazy priced.. as I've noticed a TV here for instance is really cheap while the same TV in the Philippines can go up to 5 or maybe even 10 times the price.
I remember visiting Paris. I was told to beware of pickpockets. And in Vietnam, the taxi drivers will literally rob you. And yeah, Canada can be clean but they have huge problem with recycling that is why they ship their domestic trash to other countries. I guess the Philippine problems are problems in other countries, too.
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TRUE!
canada's trash is in fact thrown to the philippines
this is what im talking about , why single out us , thanks bro .
I'm half Filipino, half Caucasian. I was born in the Philippines, (military rat) but have lived all my life in the US. My birth county fascinates me! Thanks for all the info. 👍
Good job, pard's, fair, comprehensive and friendly. As a Pinoy, thank you.
Love the honest commentary. Love the balance and no judgement.
perspective is everything... the glass on the wall and the barb wire fence are meant to deter intruders/thieves...
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Be glad that you made it. I've always wanted to visit the Philippines and I really appreciate that you took the time to do some research and not just say things because they're buzzwords. As well as you Incorporated yourself into the culture the same way I would want to, so I find that very entertaining as well as informative. Definitely checking out more of your channel, keep up the great work
I am a Canadian and I have been to the Philippines. I had cousins and friends there. Also with the safety isuue my female cousin said that I shouldn't come to the Philippines alone.. I went with two other ladies and met my friend and her coworker so there were five of us travelling around the country.. I have been to quite a few countries.
To those Filipinos who say that the video only shows Manila and not the whole of the Philippines have to remember that people residing and working in Manila are from the provinces. If you feel embarrassed because of some negative but true realities shown in the videos, you should ask yourself why there are still who go to Manila despite of what has been shown in the videos.
Exactly.
no hope , no future , if a nation 1. will not face the truth and 2. do something about it.
nothing happens , nothing will happen.
chinese are industrious , perhaps the phils should rent the country out to them , say 23 yr lease ?
I’m from the Philippines.
Your vlog is brutally true and succinct, Philippines has its good and bad side like any other countries. Indeed, you can’t compare it to other countries that would be bias. If you’re a tourist enjoy what the country has to offer. The Philippines has it own unique personality whether it be delightful or repulsive. Cherish what is good and learn from whatever unpleasant experience brought upon you.
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Your Right I'm from colombia but I wish i could be there also this video makes me sick, he's just comparing countries what a dumb.
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Well said ❤️
Thanks for featuring the Philippines. Enjoy!!! Watching from USA
I am indian and my dream place is definitely Phillipines. I'm learnings it's language but some PPL discorage me telling" it's poor country" or "not well developed" but no,it's not :))
Peace and Love everyone on The Phillippines ♥️🇵🇭 from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱♥️🇵🇭
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How're you doing
Love Philippines from India!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Cool my friend is from India and I am Filipino
@@foxybox1279 talaga ?filipino ka ba po naman?indian ako
@@rajeevmishra9209 wow You are good at Tagalog
yaasss we love you too 🇵🇭🇵🇭
Stop 5-6
So refreshing to find a video on PH that actually goes into the history, culture and lives of locals. Most others I've found have just been surface-level trash by dumb, uninformed youtubers fearfully walking around the main tourist areas. Thanks!
I am in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and I learned so much watching this video. Only negative is the hot weather brutally hot.
This video made me realize how there is just a lot of opportunity for change, and a lot of risks to consider and really think about. From waste management, hygienic routines for food, to ethical guidelines locals should be familiar with. Lack of opportunity, perspective, and corruption, for me, really are the main issues needed to be addressed in the Philippines. Hope to see more videos like this soon! 💯 🔥
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thats why in this coming Phil election vote wisely
MashaAllah,
V.nice Video,
I am from India, Bombay,
Love You All Filippines Brothers,
& Sisters , Salamti Maboti,
Mahaal kita,
yassss 🇵🇭🇵🇭
How was the trip bro??
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There's so much thing to see in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I Will tour you around here in the Philippines 😊 I love walking around and making a Walk tour vlog to show the realistic scenes in the Philippines 😊
I kinda like how he is very honest about the Philippines.
I live there
This is well-researched! Good job :)
PS. The part about security guards is very true. We often joke that all they do is poke thru your bags lol
I never have any problems with the Filipinos.
I always ask the cab driver if the ride is free if he doesn't turn his meter on.
My Pinay wife and I return from the States to the Philippines each December to see family in Las Piñas Metro Manila. And it’s true: the malls are the place to walk in. Air conditioned and wow! They are usually huge! Five levels high!
Ahh manila. The place that enhanced all of my senses, the place that thought me how to survive, the place that improved my reaction time significantly, the one who blessed me with my driving skills. And as one old school band, the hot dogs said, "I keep coming back to you, Manila. Simply no place like Manila. Manila I'm coming home."
Here's a factual note about the PNR you just rode. The PNR is the oldest train line in Southeast Asia, built in 1885.
the country could have had network stretching Luzon but it was left to rot sad to say.
Correction po not the oldest train line or railway in Southeast Asia.
“ On 7 June 1864, Governor General Baron Sloet van den Beele initiated the first railway line in Indonesia on Kemijen village, Semarang, Central Java. It began operations on 10 August 1867 in Central Java and connected the first built Semarang station to Tanggung for 25 kilometers.”
@@edward7972 I think he meant Filipino established not colonists not sure
@@marcellabutay1090 PNR is built on Spanish colonial period too.
Here's the history of our PNR
www.pnr.gov.ph/getting-around/metro-commuter-line/24-history/126-pnr-historical-highlights
1885 is the same year Malaysia and Singapore's joint railway system was established. Yes the oldest is the Indonesian railway system. Also the Myanmar railway system was established in 1877.
I'm falling in love with the country.
I was in the Philippines for a total of 13 months over 4 years. I love it, no troubles. Made it clear, I AM Canadian. NOt American.
Thanks for sharing unique perspective of your travels to the Philippines, can't wait for your follow up video.