I used to work at HSBC in BGC. No bias but BGC is really a very modern city. I am vacationing in UK now and I would say BGC is decades ahead. Everyone should really visit. I just hope other cities could emulate.
IT park and Cebu Business Park in Cebu City managed by Ayala Land has close resemblance to BGC but the high rise buildings are mostly BPOs (call centers) with a few residential condos and a new mall. Most restaurants operate 24/7 to support call center people. They also have traffic marshals similar to BGC.
My wife used to work there, when i visited her in their office i was so kind of shock their office building was so beautiful, very modern than her previous ofc in Makati. The same as when you roam around the city streets, many foreign stores you can see.
Depends what you are looking for . Canary Wharf in London is modern. BGC Is one small area in the Philippines. It’s great. But I’m sure there are probably more futuristic eg Dubai , or parts of Singapore.
@@nickfifield1 As a long time traveller i've been to those places already. My last trip was in europe including the Uk. You are correct they are beautiful but here in Bgc i was also amazed when i went there. And there are more futuristic cities being built outside manila/makati or even bgc.
Thanks for showing to the world one of the best spots of my country. I am in the US now , and I always brag about my own Philippines. Nothing beats home! Thank you guys. Enjoy your stay there, and keep safe.
"one of the best spots of my country" Fair enough, but to me this looks like a place to avoid. I'm looking for the actual Filipino places, not replicas of European or American communities - no matter how good replicas they are.
I am from Toronto Canada, everytime I go for vacation, I make sure I go to BGC. It never stop to amaze me: my favorite place is Venice Canal Mall, High Street and the one you featured UPTOWN Mall, the place looks like mini-Las Vegas with the lights, you guys did not feature the fountain show there, its so stunning. Thanks for sharing.
This is crazy, As an American, I'm not sure I've heard someone bring up the city of Manila, much less BGC. It's like no one in the west knows about this place yet, but it looks like downtown Miami. Feel like I've just stumbled onto a hidden gem in the world
Watching this from Whistler, Canada!! I’m soo excited to visit with my husband. He’s never been to the Philippines and he’s really excited to go shopping from the stories he’s heard. Only waiting for our baby girl’s passport and we will definitely visit!❤️🙏🏽
Hi Iris, this is Nick Paguia, from the Philippines. BGC is truly beautiful and marvelous! You should see it when you come to the Philippines. Btw, we have the same surname. I like that. God bless you!
Was there at High Street a couple of nights ago and dined at Itallanis. Little pricey but they give you huge servings. Landers is like Costco. They also have S&R big box membership warehouse. Stayed at Seda hotel just across the High Street. Also the street nanesc are similar in Manhattan- Avenues (5th Ave) and Street ( 30th street). The whole area used to be a US Military Base named Fort McKinley before WW2 and until the Philippine Independence from the US in 1946. It then became a Philippine Military Army Base (Fort Bonifacio, named after a Filipino Revolutionary hero who fought against Spain). They still have the McKinley Hill area with Condos, restaurants and cafes.
Very true Michael, the face of the Philippines, especially Metro Manila is about to change BIG time.....there are soooo many projects and infrastructure being built.......just to name a few......Horizon Manila, Manila Solar City, Metro Manila Subway, New Manila International Airport, Arcovia City, Bridgetowne, and Arca South. It's been a hobby of mine to see these developments over time and hope in my lifetime to experience them in person!
Yes it was true but not only in metro Manila but to whole or other parts of the country like in Mindanao, Visayas, Palawan and nearby provinces of Luzon that infrastructor projects construction were in progress and going on despite the Covid 19 pandemic. What we are waiting for was the construction of the largest International airport here in Luzon and that was in Bulacan Province over looking the Manila Bay. The purpose of it was to decongest the Manila International Airport of so much local and international flights. It was envisioned as the widest, largest and most modern International airport the Philippine have in the future with complete anemities for transport services like fast Trains, wide and long roads and highways, and other mass transports from and tru or vice-versa from metro Manila to New International Airport and to other parts of provinces.
Solar City will forever remain a blueprint. It won't happen, just like some blueprints for Manila in the past. Solar City is grand, No. They already scrapped it. Be content with what we have.
Best BGC description so far not because it's thought to be the most modern city for it's not, (yet, we can't underestimate the Philippines) but every single feature he sees is accounted, and it makes you wait to listen for more and BGC definitely didn't stop developing, we'll have more to see.
Michael has been to many large cities all over the world, never befire seen the picture perfect, no graffiti, not even the tiniest litter on the ground, no blind spots to security anywhere and on such a massive scale in size. This is more like a huge movie set or Disneyland for comparison!
The Most Modern City In The World is in china duh. have high speed rail. modern stuff in china .Philippine's no highspeed rail and other stuff. internet rank 100,
Even the second tallest one (Shanghai World Financial Center) in the building cluster is almost taller than the tallest building in any other city in this page (with the exception of Dubai, in which Shanghai World Finance Center can be the second tallest building if it's built there). Shanghai The city of Shanghai is the best representative modern city of China, high-rise buildings can be found almost everywhere in the city. On the east side of the Huangpu River, there are three giant towers soaring into sky, they form the world's tallest supertall building cluster. rank second in world in Most Futuristic Cities in the World in 2021.
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 China or any other country couldn't give a fast growth of subscribers like what Philippines can do to most foreign vloggers. The number of viewers is the life of vloggers.
I’ve been living in BGC for quite some time now and agree with so much that you’ve said. Something I also really like about it is that it has a good blend of buildings and nature. There are a bunch of buildings but you can always see the blue sky during the summers:)
what i like about BGC is that, even though it's one of those 'new town' style developments that came up pretty quickly, it feels very lived in. the kind of place people actually live in and use, and not like a ghost town like in other countries.
my sister works in BGC so I go there maybe once a week. It's really a fun place to just walk and explore and I don't get tired of it. There are also good jogging places there, parks, and open areas where people usually play soccer or frisbee. Thanks for the nice vid!
Definitely love this vlog. Michael and Bianca you delivered. You are right. Just came from France and Italy and BGC is way, way better to retire cuz its disable friendly. Safety and security. Check. Cleanliness. Check. Foods. Check. Space to eat. Check. Grocery store and shopping mall. Check. And so many more. So glad the streets are not made of cobble stones which is harder to walk especially with arthritic knee. Lol. Will go visit next near. For sure BGC and Cebu on the radar. We'll keep watching. Keep up the good work. God bless!
Security guards in the Philippines will not tackle you if you break the rules, they will just talk to you politely. Even police men will not do that especially if you are a foreigner. You will not feel threatened by authorities here. Definitely, no police brutality. I lived in the US for 33 years, every time I get pulled over on the road, I always feel discomfort and nervous just by the way they ask you questions, very intimidating.
I don’t believe about bad police officers in California when they are asking you to pull over..It is only possible if you are acting like stupid or an animal..
My Filipina works for Wells Fargo as a corporate banker and walks from our condo to the office. We are planning a move to Subic bay soon though, enjoy BGC.
This is an inspiring vlog for us Filipinos, I hope progress will spread throughout our country. If this kind of development happens at BGC it may happen also in another part of the Philippines. Thank you Michael for helping us promote our country we need people like you. Having good observations from foreigners is more credible. We hope some day more tourists come to our country because of good publicity like your vlog. God bless you.
Pretty cool vlog and we thanked you for featuring BGC and the very positive insights you have for it. Good to see foreigners enjoying the best in our country. Hope to see you doing more vlogs here in the Philippines that will definitely inspire and convince other tourist to visit us soon. We have lots of beautiful beaches here too that you may want to explore on your next vlog. Stay safe and enjoy!
wow guys your so great I know we couldnot avoid bashers or other insecure people who felt envy why vlogger features the Philippines due to people and culture and the support of Filipinos.I know even they are not rich they are happy and have time to enjoy and thats what they are stand out.With love and support from Toronto canada
Thanks a lot for appreciating our country Philippines. Definitely BGC is one of the most luxurious city in the Philippines. If you haven't been to Coron Palawan, please try. I assure you, you're just like into a place paradise.
Did you include BGC in the candidate places that you want to settle? If budget is not a problem, then BGC is a very good place to live. Very near the airport too. You can fly to different islands in the Philippines in no time at all.
@@wavemaker2077 Having spent the majority of my life around a large metropolis I find that I want something a bit slower. However, admittedly I am spoiled from the amenities of a metropolis and don't see myself giving certain things up (why would I?). Where would you live?
@@QueenBee0726 The difference of retiring in the US is that if you're only a middle class income citizen not much could be enjoyed however if you're of the same class planning to retire in the Philippines you would end up living like a Millionaire or in classical term like a Queen.
Love BGC. Been living in BGC since 2008. BGC is designed as a walking city with roads and path also designed for wheelchair access. If you like Singapore as a comparison, BGC is better...
Thank you guys for showing one of the beautiful spots of my country, BGC (Bonifacio Global City formerly the site of Bonifacio Military Base and Bonifacio was one of our national heroes). You are one of the rare vloggers who show the good side of my country. Enjoy your stay..
Thanks for sharing your vlog I am from Philippines and leaving here in San Francisco USA for 22 years really different can’t compare city here to there it’s really clean and amazing i can’t wait to go back enjoying the atmosphere thanks guys it’s wonderful!
Heyyy didn't know you guys are from T.O. I grew up in a small town outside T.O. and moved to T.O. for grade 11. Graduated and have live in Vancouver since. BGC is an aspirational enclave of a city for any country.
Amazing....I now live in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺...but what you showed us is great...It's exactly better than the city of Melbourne...I would like to visit my country again
Just like that, you guys already have 41.2k subs. (timestamp: July 9, 2022). You are going to celebrate your 50k subs in no time. Good job! Keep grinding.
Just as I predicted, you guys already have 51.4k subscribers after just 4 days. That's 10k subscribers added in 10 days! Congrats. (timestamp: July 13, 2022 4:15pm)
Welcome to the Philippines.... Feel at home and enjoy the Christmas holiday. In case you wanna know.... BGC was an American base before and they improved it.
BGC has one of the biggest memorial cemetery of Americans who served during WW2. My friends and I used to bring pack lunch there during my high school days coz its a nice memorial park. We often called it the Battle Monument of WW2.
Excellent video. Very interesting to see that many foreigners want to first get out of something and then land into exactly to the same something - even if it is slightly less expensive. So, to me: Never ever, but very interesting to see.
Hello! Thank you so much for this your. I love watching all these vlogs on this channel. You both are doing an amazing job educating us. Thank you so much. I appreciate everything you both do. Have a great weekend. You you in the next vlog.
Thanks for a wonderful video. My wife is from the Philippines and I can't wait to take her to this place. I might even consider retiring there in the Philippines !!!
I haven't been there yet one of my list to visit soon, I miss my beloved country Philippines, there's no place like home. Indeed it's incredibly beautiful City I would love to explore the beauty of the place too very soon. Enjoy your stay Sir avd you're welcome to our beloved country Philippines. May God bless you and to your family. Be safe always.
True, BGC of the Philippines is one of the modern & world class city on the planet. beautiful, modern, peaceful & clean, wow! Honestly when im in BGC i was walking around there & relax from day till night, its like i don't want to go home and stay there till morning ohhh, because of relaxing vibes and resfresing vibes and beautiful scenery of this modern city, so nice.
BGC is just a CBD, a business lifestyle district, only 2.5km2 in size. It is NOT a real city even if it is named as such. It is in the city of Taguig and is surrounded by many slums and squalor.
@@jsanon1634 its not surrounded by many slum ok? Its surrounded by beautiful village, Slum in Manila is decreasing because of the strong economy of Philippines..well if BGC is small to you, there are more big modern and world class cities in Metro Manila Philippines, aside from modern world class city BGC there have also modern and world class cities in Metro Manila such Makati City, Mandaluyong City, Pasig City, Pasay City, Paranaque City etc...that is Metro Manila very huge city, included in one of the Mega Cities in the world.
@@rodnayab3716 It is surround by slums in Pembo, Cembo, Rembo Guadalupe etc Like these for example. A Tale of Two Cities Tour of Inner City Streets and Slums of Makati 4K Timelapse Traveller; The MAKATI CITY Most Foreigners Don't See Pembo Virtual Tour 4K Krypto Trekker; The Makati you'll never see Pembo Videolux; West rembo aerial shot Page Alvin; Typical Philippines The Other Side of Taguig City Not BGC 4K Krypto Trekker; The Taguig City Philippines that you NEVER see Gate 3 Walkthrough 4K; BUSTLING WALK at Guadalupe Makati City Philippines LarryPH Walking; The Backstreets of Makati CIty Guadalupe Nuevo Walking Tour 4K Krypto Trekker; 4K Guadalupe Nuevo Makati Walking Tour A Traveller's Journey
@@rodnayab3716 Mega Cities has nothing to do with physical size but with population,. Metro Manila has over 12 million people thats why it is called as such. In terms of size Metro Manila with all its 16 cities is only 620km2, smaller than Singapore which is 720km2. Educate urself.
Bonifacio Global City was the place where my cousins used to live with their parents, that is until very recently they moved to Singapore and Japan separately to study abroad. Both graduated from college, and I've visited their house in BGC countless times. It's fun, it's like being in America all over again considering how advanced it is over there! Truly, BGC is ahead of its time, but it was much better than most American cities I've been in from 2015/16 and 2018. I wanna return to BGC again, and perhaps after graduating college at the Philippine Military Academy I'll get myself a house or condo here at BGC. Additionally, seven months later I drove to BGC since I am now a non-pro driver :DD
Well,, you guys make me feel flutter., i often come and go to that place and didn't realize that bgc really got what it takes....thank you and i appreciate your review on it...
Thanks for sharing this video, haven't been back in the Philippines. I would be so lost there now, it's beautiful. Hopefully to be able to go visit someday. More power to you and your channel.
Incredible to see how much American stuff they have. My worry about retiring in the Philippines has been that it wouldn’t have so much familiar stuff, but I can see this is not the case.
Wow! I haven't really seen most of the latest MODERNIZED Manila. I'm a Filipino born and raised several km from Manila ( Antipolo). Now been living 12 years in Canada's capital city. I love being here in the great white north, BUT I am planning on visiting Philippines every 2 years. And maybe posisbly buy some units there in BGC in the future. Thanks for featuring the Philippines in your channel :).
Looks really nice there. You should check out Rizal Park very cool and lots of history there and also National Museum of Natural History with a lot of awesome displays. I will be going to Manila Ocean Park soon
Mabuhay and welcome to our country the Philippines... Thank you very much try to catch the wonderful beaches in Palawan, Cebu and Panay Island Boracay...
Great vlog. I don't usually watch vlogs that are over 10 mins but you caught my interest all throughout. You must be an artist to focus on details that most vloggers fail to do.
i loved this vlog about bgc its a breath of fresh air, i used to work there for 6 years and had been transfered on different office buildings within bgc and the views and feels inside those buildings are the same feelings you found in your vlog its amazing.. more travel and amazing exploration to you sir and maam!
Hello Bianca and Mike 😊 I love how you portrayed BGC in your vlog! Great job guys! Makes me more excited to move to my new job in a few weeks. After working in Ayala, Makati, I look forward to working in a company in BGC soon 😊 Btw, the Havaianas section in rainbow colors was in celebration of LGBTQ+ month
BGC is even expanding towards West McKinley and beyond. Watch out for these areas. The next big thing in Metro Manila are the Alabang, the Entertainment City and C5 Pasig areas. BGC is the trend setter in modern city living.
Venice mall should be expanded to say like 5 to 6 times bigger. Maybe adding 3 to 4-floor condos by the water and more high-end restaurants and shops. That be amazing!
I'm so glad hearing from foreigner what's like in The Philippines. Hopefully in a future The Philippines will be a one of the best destination in Asia. For being a 3rd world country hoping that someday the well being, life of most of my country men will alleviate their life. As a Fil/Am life in USA is getting tough everyday. Prices on most commodity are very expensive. 30 - 20 years ago Everything here in States are affordable but now it's tough!
sorry, Philippines is no longer a 3rd world country for having a highest gdp growth in Asia And probably one in the world with 8.3% in 1st quarter and probably remain highest by the year end which could tend to be a fasterst growing economy in the world. the Philippines is already considered a new highly Industrialize country in the World.and as you look at the video i guess BGC is way more better than we compare to other world richest cities like Tokyo, NY, LA, Singapore, Hongkong, Sydney, Paris, toronto or even London maybe Dubai is little bit ahead of BGC maybe the only thing lack in BGC is the modern transportation like subway which is A really huge and convinient way to connect throughout the cities of MANILA towards BGC. so i think your word of 3rd world country doesnt fit in anymore. thank you!
I do not mean to argue by any case but I’d like to affirm that the Philippines is called a developing country. The term third world was used so long ago, those media even classified Japan as a Second world country, which is certainly not the case today. But yeah, i agree on other points you’ve said~ BGC is a sign of modern Filipinos alleviating poverty and of the huge income inequality in this country.
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I was a construction worker in that area 17 years ago.. and I am stunned while seeing this video.. a big big transformation.
I used to work at HSBC in BGC. No bias but BGC is really a very modern city. I am vacationing in UK now and I would say BGC is decades ahead. Everyone should really visit. I just hope other cities could emulate.
I can go to my city's 5 most beautiful streets and say WOW the most modern city in the world
IT park and Cebu Business Park in Cebu City managed by Ayala Land has close resemblance to BGC but the high rise buildings are mostly BPOs (call centers) with a few residential condos and a new mall. Most restaurants operate 24/7 to support call center people. They also have traffic marshals similar to BGC.
My wife used to work there, when i visited her in their office i was so kind of shock their office building was so beautiful, very modern than her previous ofc in Makati. The same as when you roam around the city streets, many foreign stores you can see.
Depends what you are looking for . Canary Wharf in London is modern.
BGC Is one small area in the Philippines. It’s great. But I’m sure there are probably more futuristic eg Dubai , or parts of Singapore.
@@nickfifield1 As a long time traveller i've been to those places already. My last trip was in europe including the Uk. You are correct they are beautiful but here in Bgc i was also amazed when i went there. And there are more futuristic cities being built outside manila/makati or even bgc.
Thanks for showing to the world one of the best spots of my country. I am in the US now , and I always brag about my own Philippines. Nothing beats home! Thank you guys. Enjoy your stay there, and keep safe.
"one of the best spots of my country"
Fair enough, but to me this looks like a place to avoid. I'm looking for the actual Filipino places, not replicas of European or American communities - no matter how good replicas they are.
Nice video, thanks for sharing & Godspeed!
I am from Toronto Canada, everytime I go for vacation, I make sure I go to BGC. It never stop to amaze me: my favorite place is Venice Canal Mall, High Street and the one you featured UPTOWN Mall, the place looks like mini-Las Vegas with the lights, you guys did not feature the fountain show there, its so stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, for some reason a the fountains were off, not sure why it wasn't that late this time.
This is crazy, As an American, I'm not sure I've heard someone bring up the city of Manila, much less BGC. It's like no one in the west knows about this place yet, but it looks like downtown Miami. Feel like I've just stumbled onto a hidden gem in the world
Looks better than Waikiki
Agree with you. Soon another big developments are coming, smart city called City of Pearl. They’re starting to build now.
Thank you ❤
It is not very well known yet because it's still new.
This is one of the best videos of BGC made during the night!!!
Watching this from Whistler, Canada!! I’m soo excited to visit with my husband. He’s never been to the Philippines and he’s really excited to go shopping from the stories he’s heard. Only waiting for our baby girl’s passport and we will definitely visit!❤️🙏🏽
You are most welcome to visit the Philippines. Visit BGC, Eastwood and Ayala and a lot more. Take care always. 🙂
So many beautiful places to see her. Even in the countrysides. Natures
Hi Iris, this is Nick Paguia, from the Philippines. BGC is truly beautiful and marvelous! You should see it when you come to the Philippines. Btw, we have the same surname. I like that. God bless you!
Was there at High Street a couple of nights ago and dined at Itallanis. Little pricey but they give you huge servings. Landers is like Costco. They also have S&R big box membership warehouse. Stayed at Seda hotel just across the High Street. Also the street nanesc are similar in Manhattan- Avenues (5th Ave) and Street ( 30th street). The whole area used to be a US Military Base named Fort McKinley before WW2 and until the Philippine Independence from the US in 1946. It then became a Philippine Military Army Base (Fort Bonifacio, named after a Filipino Revolutionary hero who fought against Spain). They still have the McKinley Hill area with Condos, restaurants and cafes.
A very cool bit of history, thanks for sharing that, this is why I like these types of videos.
Very true Michael, the face of the Philippines, especially Metro Manila is about to change BIG time.....there are soooo many projects and infrastructure being built.......just to name a few......Horizon Manila, Manila Solar City, Metro Manila Subway, New Manila International Airport, Arcovia City, Bridgetowne, and Arca South. It's been a hobby of mine to see these developments over time and hope in my lifetime to experience them in person!
Yes it was true but not only in metro Manila but to whole or other parts of the country like in Mindanao, Visayas, Palawan and nearby provinces of Luzon that infrastructor projects construction were in progress and going on despite the Covid 19 pandemic. What we are waiting for was the construction of the largest International airport here in Luzon and that was in Bulacan Province over looking the Manila Bay. The purpose of it was to decongest the Manila International Airport of so much local and international flights. It was envisioned as the widest, largest and most modern International airport the Philippine have in the future with complete anemities for transport services like fast Trains, wide and long roads and highways, and other mass transports from and tru or vice-versa from metro Manila to New International Airport and to other parts of provinces.
Solar City will forever remain a blueprint. It won't happen, just like some blueprints for Manila in the past. Solar City is grand, No. They already scrapped it. Be content with what we have.
Best BGC description so far not because it's thought to be the most modern city for it's not, (yet, we can't underestimate the Philippines) but every single feature he sees is accounted, and it makes you wait to listen for more and BGC definitely didn't stop developing, we'll have more to see.
Michael has been to many large cities all over the world, never befire seen the picture perfect, no graffiti, not even the tiniest litter on the ground, no blind spots to security anywhere and on such a massive scale in size. This is more like a huge movie set or Disneyland for comparison!
The Most Modern City In The World is in china duh. have high speed rail. modern stuff in china .Philippine's no highspeed rail and other stuff. internet rank 100,
Even the second tallest one (Shanghai World Financial Center) in the building cluster is almost taller than the tallest building in any other city in this page (with the exception of Dubai, in which Shanghai World Finance Center can be the second tallest building if it's built there). Shanghai
The city of Shanghai is the best representative modern city of China, high-rise buildings can be found almost everywhere in the city. On the east side of the Huangpu River, there are three giant towers soaring into sky, they form the world's tallest supertall building cluster.
rank second in world in Most Futuristic Cities in the World in 2021.
Foreigners In BGC, Probably The Most Modern City In The Philippine's true.
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 can you have a video of your favorite country to show us same what this vloggers did?
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 China or any other country couldn't give a fast growth of subscribers like what Philippines can do to most foreign vloggers. The number of viewers is the life of vloggers.
Great & wonderful!
I’ve been living in BGC for quite some time now and agree with so much that you’ve said. Something I also really like about it is that it has a good blend of buildings and nature. There are a bunch of buildings but you can always see the blue sky during the summers:)
Hey Crafty, what's the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment there ?
what i like about BGC is that, even though it's one of those 'new town' style developments that came up pretty quickly, it feels very lived in. the kind of place people actually live in and use, and not like a ghost town like in other countries.
my sister works in BGC so I go there maybe once a week. It's really a fun place to just walk and explore and I don't get tired of it. There are also good jogging places there, parks, and open areas where people usually play soccer or frisbee. Thanks for the nice vid!
How can one not love this place. Even dogs & cats forget their animosities and enjoy their stay in this place too. I'll be there in February.
Thank you Mike and Bianca for walking me through the BGC. Regards, from the USA
Thanks!
Definitely love this vlog. Michael and Bianca you delivered. You are right. Just came from France and Italy and BGC is way, way better to retire cuz its disable friendly. Safety and security. Check. Cleanliness. Check. Foods. Check. Space to eat. Check. Grocery store and shopping mall. Check. And so many more. So glad the streets are not made of cobble stones which is harder to walk especially with arthritic knee. Lol. Will go visit next near. For sure BGC and Cebu on the radar. We'll keep watching. Keep up the good work. God bless!
Security guards in the Philippines will not tackle you if you break the rules, they will just talk to you politely. Even police men will not do that especially if you are a foreigner. You will not feel threatened by authorities here. Definitely, no police brutality. I lived in the US for 33 years, every time I get pulled over on the road, I always feel discomfort and nervous just by the way they ask you questions, very intimidating.
No the police will just ask for money
What a bullshitttt post. I know many police. Crooks
Best comment in this vlog.
I don’t believe about bad police officers in California when they are asking you to pull over..It is only possible if you are acting like stupid or an animal..
Different culture, different mindset, different education and different upbringing.
My Filipina works for Wells Fargo as a corporate banker and walks from our condo to the office. We are planning a move to Subic bay soon though, enjoy BGC.
Subic is so nice
Subic Bay is also a very nice place.
This is an inspiring vlog for us Filipinos, I hope progress will spread throughout our country. If this kind of development happens at BGC it may happen also in another part of the Philippines. Thank you Michael for helping us promote our country we need people like you. Having good observations from foreigners is more credible. We hope some day more tourists come to our country because of good publicity like your vlog. God bless you.
Philippines is the land of Ophir
FYI, places like this are private enclaves and not run directly by the government including the roads/traffic management.
Pretty cool vlog and we thanked you for featuring BGC and the very positive insights you have for it. Good to see foreigners enjoying the best in our country. Hope to see you doing more vlogs here in the Philippines that will definitely inspire and convince other tourist to visit us soon. We have lots of beautiful beaches here too that you may want to explore on your next vlog. Stay safe and enjoy!
wow guys your so great I know we couldnot avoid bashers or other insecure people who felt envy why vlogger features the Philippines due to people and culture and the support of Filipinos.I know even they are not rich they are happy and have time to enjoy and thats what they are stand out.With love and support from Toronto canada
Thanks a lot for appreciating our country Philippines. Definitely BGC is one of the most luxurious city in the Philippines. If you haven't been to Coron Palawan, please try. I assure you, you're just like into a place paradise.
Unbelievable! I knew you two wouldn't let us down, agreed best BGC vid yet! As always hugs from Atlanta ✌🌴🩴🇵🇭
Did you include BGC in the candidate places that you want to settle? If budget is not a problem, then BGC is a very good place to live. Very near the airport too. You can fly to different islands in the Philippines in no time at all.
@@wavemaker2077 Having spent the majority of my life around a large metropolis I find that I want something a bit slower. However, admittedly I am spoiled from the amenities of a metropolis and don't see myself giving certain things up (why would I?). Where would you live?
@@QueenBee0726 The difference of retiring in the US is that if you're only a middle class income citizen not much could be enjoyed however if you're of the same class planning to retire in the Philippines you would end up living like a Millionaire or in classical term like a Queen.
Great to know that you like it there. My hubby loves the Philippine Island life. Thanks for sharing your video. Greetings from Las Vegas USA.
Love BGC. Been living in BGC since 2008. BGC is designed as a walking city with roads and path also designed for wheelchair access. If you like Singapore as a comparison, BGC is better...
Good morning guys 🤗
Thank you guys for showing one of the beautiful spots of my country, BGC (Bonifacio Global City formerly the site of Bonifacio Military Base and Bonifacio was one of our national heroes). You are one of the rare vloggers who show the good side of my country. Enjoy your stay..
WOOOOOWW...VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE..
This is my most favorite vlog from you guys. Thanks for showcasing the most luxurious city in the Philippines.
Wow. i loved how the way you guys showcased BGC on your vlog!! Perfect!! Beautiful place to visit! Enjoy your stay guys and stay safe always! ❤️😘
Thanks for sharing your vlog I am from Philippines and leaving here in San Francisco USA for 22 years really different can’t compare city here to there it’s really clean and amazing i can’t wait to go back enjoying the atmosphere thanks guys it’s wonderful!
I cannot wait to just stroll around BGC ..it’s a gorgeous city, and malls
amazing beautiful scenes you captured.
Wow that's definitely great and interesting vidz my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come. Wish you both a very happy life always.
Thank you for showing these to the world!
Filipino here, been there a lot of times but never really looked at it that way. Thanks for this vid, gave me a new outlook.
Heyyy didn't know you guys are from T.O. I grew up in a small town outside T.O. and moved to T.O. for grade 11. Graduated and have live in Vancouver since. BGC is an aspirational enclave of a city for any country.
nice vlog
Thank you so very much
We always enjoy short visits to BGC and Makati during our travels... then it's back to the more laid-back reality in the Province of Samar.
You may also want to check out Eastwood City, the San Francisco of the Philippines
lol
Dumali kinumpa n nmn Ang pilipinas s ibng bansa
Cmon man u gotta be joking😆
Amazing....I now live in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺...but what you showed us is great...It's exactly better than the city of Melbourne...I would like to visit my country again
Giving you a like and subscribing for wearing heels while touring around the huge streets of BGC. 👏🤗
The heels paid off 😂
I enjoyed your BGC hilights. Very well done. Looking forward for more adventures. You look tireless. Enjoy 😉 and keep safe.
Just like that, you guys already have 41.2k subs. (timestamp: July 9, 2022). You are going to celebrate your 50k subs in no time. Good job! Keep grinding.
Just as I predicted, you guys already have 51.4k subscribers after just 4 days. That's 10k subscribers added in 10 days! Congrats. (timestamp: July 13, 2022 4:15pm)
Wow! You had a beautiful shots of the BGC!👍🇧🇭🇵🇭
Welcome to the Philippines.... Feel at home and enjoy the Christmas holiday.
In case you wanna know.... BGC was an American base before and they improved it.
BGC has one of the biggest memorial cemetery of Americans who served during WW2. My friends and I used to bring pack lunch there during my high school days coz its a nice memorial park. We often called it the Battle Monument of WW2.
I visit there 4 months ago. And it’s really looks so beautiful
Excellent video. Very interesting to see that many foreigners want to first get out of something and then land into exactly to the same something - even if it is slightly less expensive.
So, to me: Never ever, but very interesting to see.
Yea we left this type of life to come to a tropical paradise. Good to visit but not for us
Thank you for this video. Glad to see BGC now.. Beautiful! We used to cruise and drive around there. Stay safe!
Hello! Thank you so much for this your. I love watching all these vlogs on this channel. You both are doing an amazing job educating us. Thank you so much. I appreciate everything you both do. Have a great weekend. You you in the next vlog.
Thanks for a wonderful video.
My wife is from the Philippines and I can't wait to take her to this place.
I might even consider retiring there in the Philippines !!!
Totally agree. BGC is one of my favorite place in Philippines.
Hello brother. Great video sharing. Happy watching here.
I haven't been there yet one of my list to visit soon, I miss my beloved country Philippines, there's no place like home. Indeed it's incredibly beautiful City I would love to explore the beauty of the place too very soon. Enjoy your stay Sir avd you're welcome to our beloved country Philippines. May God bless you and to your family. Be safe always.
Thanks for the complements and sharing video in my country philippines more vlogging in your channel im,the one you subscriber
True, BGC of the Philippines is one of the modern & world class city on the planet. beautiful, modern, peaceful & clean, wow! Honestly when im in BGC i was walking around there & relax from day till night, its like i don't want to go home and stay there till morning ohhh, because of relaxing vibes and resfresing vibes and beautiful scenery of this modern city, so nice.
BGC is just a CBD, a business lifestyle district, only 2.5km2 in size. It is NOT a real city even if it is named as such. It is in the city of Taguig and is surrounded by many slums and squalor.
@@jsanon1634 its not surrounded by many slum ok? Its surrounded by beautiful village, Slum in Manila is decreasing because of the strong economy of Philippines..well if BGC is small to you, there are more big modern and world class cities in Metro Manila Philippines, aside from modern world class city BGC there have also modern and world class cities in Metro Manila such Makati City, Mandaluyong City, Pasig City, Pasay City, Paranaque City etc...that is Metro Manila very huge city, included in one of the Mega Cities in the world.
@@rodnayab3716 It is surround by slums in Pembo, Cembo, Rembo Guadalupe etc Like these for example. A Tale of Two Cities Tour of Inner City Streets and Slums of Makati 4K Timelapse Traveller; The MAKATI CITY Most Foreigners Don't See Pembo Virtual Tour 4K Krypto Trekker; The Makati you'll never see Pembo Videolux; West rembo aerial shot Page Alvin; Typical Philippines The Other Side of Taguig City Not BGC 4K Krypto Trekker; The Taguig City Philippines that you NEVER see Gate 3 Walkthrough 4K; BUSTLING WALK at Guadalupe Makati City Philippines LarryPH Walking; The Backstreets of Makati CIty Guadalupe Nuevo Walking Tour 4K Krypto Trekker; 4K Guadalupe Nuevo Makati Walking Tour A Traveller's Journey
@@rodnayab3716 Just search slums manila, slums taguig, or slums metro manila. U will see the whole metro with 16 cities all filled with slums.
@@rodnayab3716 Mega Cities has nothing to do with physical size but with population,. Metro Manila has over 12 million people thats why it is called as such. In terms of size Metro Manila with all its 16 cities is only 620km2, smaller than Singapore which is 720km2. Educate urself.
Wow, that place is nice! Thanks for sharing. 🙌
It's look so beautiful there lights make it alive stay safe
Thank You So Much for Admiring and Promoting The Best of Our Country to Offer
No curbs, incredible! Beautiful place! 🥰
Thats a great video. Good to see you guys seeing more of the PHilpppines...
Bonifacio Global City was the place where my cousins used to live with their parents, that is until very recently they moved to Singapore and Japan separately to study abroad. Both graduated from college, and I've visited their house in BGC countless times. It's fun, it's like being in America all over again considering how advanced it is over there!
Truly, BGC is ahead of its time, but it was much better than most American cities I've been in from 2015/16 and 2018. I wanna return to BGC again, and perhaps after graduating college at the Philippine Military Academy I'll get myself a house or condo here at BGC.
Additionally, seven months later I drove to BGC since I am now a non-pro driver :DD
Sm Aura, my friends meet up for lunch before the pandemic and the food was good..the place was huge...
Maganda lalo na sa may pamilya lalo na iyong mga nasa abroad.
Great sharing my friend
Absolutely beautiful places😊😱 Enjoy traveling in the Philippines siir/ma'am😊😊Godblessed you both!🙏🙏
Thank you.. for assisting us to decide our next destination this Christmas!
Not only in BGC SIR, TRY there in Ortigas business center, See Podioum Mall, it's another unique mall. Go inside Uptown mall SIR. tnx
Nice tnx for showing us around thats place look nice .
Amazing BGC at night…OMG Manila big difference now from LA or Chicago..
Well,, you guys make me feel flutter., i often come and go to that place and didn't realize that bgc really got what it takes....thank you and i appreciate your review on it...
Wow, wish I'd visited the Philippines after 1995 so I could see it. Looks really nice.
Thanks for sharing this video, haven't been back in the Philippines. I would be so lost there now, it's beautiful. Hopefully to be able to go visit someday. More power to you and your channel.
I totally agree here in Toronto nothing looks the same.
I'm so proud how it looks that city in the Philippines.
My friend plesse visit venise European style and Makati branch.
Incredible to see how much American stuff they have. My worry about retiring in the Philippines has been that it wouldn’t have so much familiar stuff, but I can see this is not the case.
thankz for coming sir injoy the holidays
Thanks for appreciating BGC. i am also working in that place and its really beautiful. Former JPMC employee here. 🥰
Wow! I haven't really seen most of the latest MODERNIZED Manila.
I'm a Filipino born and raised several km from Manila ( Antipolo). Now been living 12 years in Canada's capital city.
I love being here in the great white north, BUT I am planning on visiting Philippines every 2 years. And maybe posisbly buy some units there in BGC in the future.
Thanks for featuring the Philippines in your channel :).
Looks really nice there. You should check out Rizal Park very cool and lots of history there and also National Museum of Natural History with a lot of awesome displays. I will be going to Manila Ocean Park soon
great sharing in this country hope u enjoyed will.
Mabuhay and welcome to our country the Philippines... Thank you very much try to catch the wonderful beaches in Palawan, Cebu and Panay Island Boracay...
Thanks for sharing your videos. I feel like I was walking with you.
Thank you for promoting the Philippines sir! 👍❤️
Great vlog. I don't usually watch vlogs that are over 10 mins but you caught my interest all throughout. You must be an artist to focus on details that most vloggers fail to do.
Yeah!,my favorite City,in the Philippines!!
i loved this vlog about bgc its a breath of fresh air, i used to work there for 6 years and had been transfered on different office buildings within bgc and the views and feels inside those buildings are the same feelings you found in your vlog its amazing.. more travel and amazing exploration to you sir and maam!
Awesome video, Thanks for sharing!!!
Hello Bianca and Mike 😊 I love how you portrayed BGC in your vlog! Great job guys! Makes me more excited to move to my new job in a few weeks. After working in Ayala, Makati, I look forward to working in a company in BGC soon 😊
Btw, the Havaianas section in rainbow colors was in celebration of LGBTQ+ month
Thanks for sharing sir watching you always keep it up full support to you
BGC is even expanding towards West McKinley and beyond. Watch out for these areas. The next big thing in Metro Manila are the Alabang, the Entertainment City and C5 Pasig areas. BGC is the trend setter in modern city living.
Venice mall should be expanded to say like 5 to 6 times bigger. Maybe adding 3 to 4-floor condos by the water and more high-end restaurants and shops. That be amazing!
I Love you 2 another Great video, I am champing on the bit to get there!
Nakakamiss ang BGC 😭😭😭 watching here from Dubai 💕
You are right you covered BGC diffently, how much more if she was wearing a good walking shoes. Looking part 2! Take Care!
Guys you missed the rooftop garden in Sm Aura,,you're gonna love that one..hope you enjoyed bgc my hometown Taguig City.😊❤️👍🇵🇭
We saw it at a distance we will need to come back soon!
@@BiancaBeyond take care guys.enjoy bgc and mackinley venice canal soon..more power and more videos to come.👍👍👍🇵🇭
@@joselitomabilin7533 check out our video on Venice Canal (it's from April)
Thank you canadian friends for the superlatives about bgc, thank you for loving our country, new subscriber here
I'm so glad hearing from foreigner what's like in The Philippines. Hopefully in a future The Philippines will be a one of the best destination in Asia. For being a 3rd world country hoping that someday the well being, life of most of my country men will alleviate their life.
As a Fil/Am life in USA is getting tough everyday. Prices on most commodity are very expensive. 30 - 20 years ago Everything here in States are affordable but now it's tough!
if you voted for Biden and the Democrats then you were part of the problem
sorry, Philippines is no longer a 3rd world country for having a highest gdp growth in Asia And probably one in the world with 8.3% in 1st quarter and probably remain highest by the year end which could tend to be a fasterst growing economy in the world. the Philippines is already considered a new highly Industrialize country in the World.and as you look at the video i guess BGC is way more better than we compare to other world richest cities like Tokyo, NY, LA, Singapore, Hongkong, Sydney, Paris, toronto or even London maybe Dubai is little bit ahead of BGC maybe the only thing lack in BGC is the modern transportation like subway which is A really huge and convinient way to connect throughout the cities of MANILA towards BGC. so i think your word of 3rd world country doesnt fit in anymore. thank you!
I do not mean to argue by any case but I’d like to affirm that the Philippines is called a developing country. The term third world was used so long ago, those media even classified Japan as a Second world country, which is certainly not the case today. But yeah, i agree on other points you’ve said~
BGC is a sign of modern Filipinos alleviating poverty and of the huge income inequality in this country.
Excuse yourself, Philippines is no longer a 3rd world country but a developing country.
upper middle income country is the correct term