*_From Sofitel Spiral Buffet to Tondo street food, Merg's comfort zone spans the whole country I think. No fear, just trusting in the humanity of people he comes across. Perhaps another Kulas in the making?_* 😎😎😎
yeah!! I do really love Kulas!!! 😍 same with Mergim because of this vlog. Visit Rado there and try also to eat some street foods like locals😍 Happy to see you do that - becoming one of the locals🥰😘
I’m also seeing him like Sonny of the Best Ever Food Review Show when he visited Philippines and checked on those slum areas for the street foods. Hope we can see you try those real street foods of thw Philippines.
playing basketball with those kids and shooting those hoops perfectly will endear you more to the Pinoys. As you know Filipinos are Basketball fanatics. I just love this down to earth vlog in so many levels.
You are unbelievable! Real street food is an understatement. Even some Filipinos will not venture to Tondo for street food, that's why I like your vlog very much. Also, the intro, as usual, is well researched.
I was actually struggling to think of a title, but yeah I reckon more Filipinos should visit this place as well as foreigners, there was literally none in sight
Most foreigners immersed with locals usually in the provinces. It is my first time to see a foreigner immersed in Tondo Manila and it is nice to see. Are you a basketball or a football type of guy. Because basketball is really big here in the Philippines and you will see it in every corners of the Philippines. Keep it up and be safe brother
I’m a basketball guy and always have been, but being from the uk, it was never big, only a few guys used to play it. Actually as a kid I used to spend many days alone in the park just shooting hoops while everyone else used Tom lay football
@@MergimVlogsYT I love seeing you back there and tell us how good that Mang Rado's food there - visited by some Pinoy vloggers , by GMA 7 and the Mayor of Tondo himself - Mayor Isko🤓
Another inspiring vlog of yours. You showed different faces of Filipino culture. Interacting with the locals is amazing. Keep your excellent work going. We are here to support your endeavor.
No vlogger, I mean no one has ever gone into the chaotic narrow streets and alleys of Tondo. You're the only one that I can really think of and that's saying a lot about how you are as a person. Hats off to you Mergim! We Filipinos are some of the friendliest and most hospitable people you'll ever get to meet. Your vlogs are so much fun and enjoyable and when your gf gets back from Thailand I hope you also get to experience the beautiful islands of the Philippines. Enjoy your time and stay safe as always!
Merg, i highly appreciate your being brave in exploring all phases of the Filipino society and culture- from rich to common communities. I guess you have had a good glimpse and taste of the Filipino life spectrum already. Keep up and stay safe.
@@i_hate_rock_and_metal if you gonna watch other local vloggers here in YT, you will see that there are many socialites also that are eating or dining in.
I have observed that your subscribers are increasing at the rate of 1,000 subscribers per day considering that you started at 6.7k upon your arrival in the Philippines. Look at today, you have 32.8k.... congratulations and it is still counting. Really like your videos bro... it is a breath of fresh air for me. Have a nice day!!!
That is how you going to get subscribers , kindness to locals helping them a bit, when you said you gave a little money so that the mom and child can stay a bit longer in the internet, warm my heart that is so nice of you. Thank you
I do appreciate foreigner vloggers who take the time to research about PH and not just mindlessly visits then give out exaggerated compliments even if their expression says otherwise. I'm glad you're one of those who vlogs genuinely.
i watch all your videos since you start youtube this is the best video you have by far, street foods in the philippines STARTS AT 6PM so you will have the idea when to come out vlogging..
I didn't regret subscribing on your channel. I firsr saw your video were you are talking about moving from Thailand to the Philippines. Your way of vlogging is unusually better compared to those previous vloggers who came to the Philippines a couple of years ago and stayed permanently. I appreciate all of you guys because you are helping our tourism industry. Your vlogs helps us filipinos who are working here in abroad that are homesick. Thank you
There’s levels to this game! There are people with millions of subscribers that go around doing the dumbest crap like trying to haggle locals in India or where ever for 20cents, and there’s literally zero production effort or quality, yet somehow they made it…
I love your style bro, its smooth and your delivery with short to the point history and info to the places shows you do your research. You interact with the locals with a smile, positive attitude and especially with the food culture. Your generosity goes a long way which brings a down to earth vibe to your vlogs. Enjoy and stay safe. Respect👊
I’m glad you’re liking the content dude, there’s a lot of elements in the vlog which I love editing myself, but it’s a lot of hard work to do everyday. Thank you for watching the videos, your support means a lot to me :)
This was once one of the most dangerous places in the whole of Philippines. Gang wars and drugs were rampant and the cops have a hard time preserving peace, Happy that it made a turn around. Nice video.
That lalso holding me to go there, but seeing you visit the place- that made me want to visit it as well. Tried to check it also with Ranz and Kyle vlog (search Ugbo in YT ) just right now and it's an awesome place for street foods.
It is not as notorious as it is before. Even the locals will tell you that they are now more than the stereotype. I visited a number of times as colleagues live there.
Exactly! But the media haven't covered any good side of this place. They are very welcoming and happy locals just like the others. It change my perspective about Tondo bc of this video. No offense meant to all filos who live in Tondo! It just that the media is not giving you any favor. God Bless everyone.
@@foxylady8828 Yeah. And Catriona told the universe "the slums of Tondo, Manila, where life is so poor and very sad". It is an ongoing joke there but they are a good sport about it. Some are less in money there but life is not sad at all. It's one of the liveliest and happiest areas I've been to.
I just finished watching Anselm aka Kumander Daot's - another British vlogger based in Mindanao - vlog of his little and heartwarming immersion with the locals of the Muslim community in Quiapo. And now this, from your so interesting vlog that continues to feature Filipino culture and communities from varying social divide. Tondo has a reputation for its rough and tumble character (ie, dangerous) but actually the residents are just like the rest of the Filipinos who are hardworking, friendly, generous, enterprising and forward-looking. Your interaction with the Tondo locals is wonderful and elicits good vibes. Looking forward to your tomorrow's vlog!
I Don’t let things like this hold me back. If you’re interested in eating street food then defiantly go check it out, everyone I bumped into was super friendly :)
Back in the 90s and late 2000 it was one of the dangerous spot in Manila. But because of the administration like mayor isko. He cleaned this area up and kept the crime down.
@@jaymopar3543 it was after President Duterte launched the war on drugs. Tondo before was a place of drug users and dealers that's why it is dangerous. But gone are those days.
I don’t even dare to go there. I admire you man. You will capture the heart of Filipinos if you keep doing this. When did you learn to play basketball, that is the number 1 sport in the Philippines. Puto Bungbong is my favorite.
I started with netball in primary school (elementary school), then later took up basketball. Don’t let reputations about a place hold you back or keep you in fear from visiting a place :)
This channel has become my go-to channel whenever I have breakfast ever since I discovered this last week 😂 Great content as usual,Mergim Vlogs, Cheers! *Holds up coffee mug*
Getting a collab request from Bogs Kitchen here in the comment section is another level. No wonder , you’ll reach 100k subscribers in no time! Congrats!
@@MergimVlogsYT yeah.. . he was in the local tv news - recently or earlier this month - GMA News! the video is uploaded in his channel. He’s a good cook of Filipino food.
I love your video today. Foreigners eating street foods.... We are happy seeing them enjoy foods we eat since childhoods. These foods are the foods of common Filipinos... Great vlog today ....
Another great down-to-earth and informative vlog - Bravo! Surely on your way to 50k and beyond. Even if you eventually want to move on to other parts of the globe, it might be a good idea to stay in the Philippines for a few consecutive months. Filipinos are appreciative of and become loyal supporters of vloggers who are more than just a flash-in-the- pan. This shows that they have a genuine appreciation of their country. All best . . .
*Bold move Mergim* enjoyed your interactions with the locals. You're the very first vblogger that brave enough to walk in the streets of Tondo, Manila😸
@@MergimVlogsYT it’s only you, Kulas and Sonny of the Best Ever food review show that i’ve seen who tried to immerse themselves with the locals in those areas in the Philippines. Love it!!.
Best vlog of the Philippines, hands down, thus far. Like the rest of the world, the Philippines has suffered many loses, but they remain hopeful and joyful. You seem to capture that essence, most especially in this vlog and you do so with such an open heart. This is why the Filipino people love you back!!!
You are the only vlogger my favorite....You are so humble love to come communicate with the simple people around..Pilipinos will love you..Moreee moreee subscribers and.God bless you!
This is why you are my fav vlogger you being generous to my fellow filipino! Keep being one and i always look forward to your next video. Good luck and more power. Enjoy your stay here in the Philippines
Ur getting 1k new subscribers a day..wow..you deserve it sir..ur ads are many Ang long ads which is good 4 you sir.we don't skip ads..keep making informative vlog ..keep safe
@@MergimVlogsYT long means .ads is not only under a minute..it's more than 1 minute .sorry if u get confused..iam not that good in English sir .thx for commenting
When you were in BKK and said that you were under-rated, I was like, "Wow, some ego here." but now that I have come to watch and ENJOY your vlogs almost on the daily, I can attest to it. Checking how many subs you have now compared to the less than 10K a week or two ago, it is well earned! Thorough, simple and unbiased vlogging is what we need now in the influx of Pinoy-Baiting. Good job and can't wait how go about the rest of our 7107 islands. :)
There no problem with regards to pinoy baiting as long as the economy is benefitting and no scamming. Pinoy, thai, viet, bali baiting or whatever baiting that is are part of selling a vlog. That if you want your vlog to be known.
10:50 Puto bumbong! That's usually a Christmas delicacy. Usually wrapped in banana leaves. And they made theirs kind of diff esp w the addtl white (condensed milk) sauce. I would prefer to omit that and have the original muscovado. That sizzling place is the bomb. Now i want to go there! But the area doesn't seem parking-friendly. But i also wouldn't be surprised if this area becomes popular after this video. Just the parking would be a problem.
Oh, I didn’t know it was a Xmas delicacy, I actually have some right next to my bed that I feel like eating while I type away :) This bud would have to go super viral for it really have an impact on the crowd levels
TH-cam recommend you and I am amaze how genuine you are and brave you are to go to that places not unlike the other vloggers who just feature those places that many people known. But you, you really go to the places that foreign vloggers never been there.
I literally feature whatever it is want to make video about. I think Tondo is much safer than people make it out to be, just look at the lovely people I met there, it can’t be a coincidence :)
Welcome to the hood! many people are afraid of our area, but we got welcoming people here in Tondo as well and because of that you actually made me subscribe!
Yes yes yes!! More videos like this please. 😀, this is amazing. Your engagement with the locals is so infectious. Such a beautiful culture full of beautiful people. Love seeing all the smiling faces, and the kids having a ball shooting some hoops with you. This is the Philippines I've heard so many great things about. 🙌
If you get the chance to visit the Philippines, please do so. You'll get to experience the country, the culture, and the fun and hospitable nature of us Filipinos. More power to you Dimitri!
@@serendipitystream8286 Thank you, Randy! It would be a real honor to visit your country. I think I will make a plan to come to the Philippines some time next year for a couple weeks holiday. I have a good friend who was born in The Philippines, and she now lives here in the U.S and keeps telling me to go, so yes, it's definitely now on the top of my list. 😊
This guy's adventurous, it is rare, and I mean really rare, that foreign vloggers would explore areas like Tondo. Kudos to you. If you really wanted to have an immersive feel of a country, it would be proper to explore not only the scenic places but also appreciate its reality.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical when I watched your video about vloggers flying to the Phil from Thai. You said your videos are of better quality and substance. I watched every video you’ve put out since then and you know what, you’re right. Subbed. Wishin your channel more success mate. Cheers!
Thank you for the new vlog... I've been unconsciously waiting for your new vlogs now... Try to learn from the local some basic Tagalog words and they will really appreciate you doing the effort in learning the language at the same time you will have much easier conversation as the time goes by... Cheers..
From Bonifacio Global City to Tondo. Big difference. Rich and poor. But the people both shows how friendly and polite they were. You are the man Mergim. You showed how to be a real human being. God Bless you! Take care as always!❤
wow every day your channel earning so much subs.congrats..i remember the first time i saw your vlog only 18 subs.and then you vlog going to phil.start earn subs..congrats
I envy you big time! I've been to expensive 5 🌟 restaurants in 5 🌟 hotels in Asia, 🇺🇸 , & Europe, only to learn in the end that it's the street food in the Philippines 🇵🇭 that tasted best for me, whether it's sizzling grilled BBQ, or dessert 🍨. Confession: I am starving here in Manhattan, NY. 🥺😭
Wow from 6k to almost 33k!!!! Good for you man! Watched your video from the first day you landed to PH! High respect with your contents! Deserved!!!❤❤❤❤
I love your vlog.....you really are capturing the true beauty of the Philippines. The people....the every day Filipino in poverty....yet ...the happiest and kindest. ❤️❤️❤️
I am lovin' the vibe you create thru your editing style and videos man ! Your interactions with the locals is outstanding and really heart-warming .. seriously . I'm very glad to have found your vlog and followed you ever since you posted about going from Thailand to Philippines. I may not respond everyday, because I mostly watch and listen to your vlogs while I work, but I wait and watch every day ! .. I actually enjoy that you explore a good mix of touristy and off the beaten path sorta adventure . Once you can explore the beautiful beaches and other islands you'll see there's layers upon layers of the Philippines to explore and we're all here for it ! thanks for takin' us along your journey !
Oh man, you are really hardcore, Mergim! Tondo is considered the most dangerous area of Manila. Yet, you brave it all and show the beauty of its people and food. From the cute young girl selling you the maiz con yello (it means "corn with ice") and her friendly colleague to the fellow customers you were eating with to the vendor who offered you an umbrella for free so you wouldn't get wet from the rain to the cute and friendly coffee shop girl asking when you would post your vlog to the boys playing basketball with you, these are human beings with the true heart and soul of Tondo. There's just so much potential in Tondo that should not be ignored by our leaders. Keep up with your brilliant vlogs, mate. You are gaining traction in this market ... believe me when I say - you haven't even scratched the surface yet. Be well and stay safe! Hahaha!!
it was like in the 1980 to 1990's i guess but is way more chill as i remember doing my Affiliation as a Nurse and staying in the area around 2004-2005, honestly id rather walk through Tondo than in Quiapo market now days.
Ang harsh naman ng word "most dangerous" mo, hindi naman ganun. As what you've seen in the video, people in Tondo are so heart-warming, generous and friendly.
Just always be careful when you are going to this place. But rest assured that the people are really good and hospitable. The beauty of this video is amazing bc of the people and the foods. ❤️🇵🇭 Thank you for showing this to the world. Whatever love you give to the Philippines, you will get it back!
I love that I am experiencing my country in whole new ways through your eyes. I wish more foreigners would interact with the locals as well. We are more than just beaches and mangoes.
Your interaction with the locals is endearing and very sincere. You look as if you really are having fun. I've been watching your videos is the last two weeks. If you ever come near Lipa City, an hour south of Manila, I'll bring you to the best-tasting lomi and pancit house in town. Keep it up!
Nice!!! If you still have time to explore Manila surroundings, head to Villa Escudero in San Pablo/ Tiaong for a day tour. It is 3 hrs drive south of Manila. Different vibe.
Once again, I enjoyed watch your video. Playing and making friends with the locals and didn't hesitate to have a little conversation with them. I'm sure you will get a lot of subscribers coz it will be spread automatically to friends and family and tell them they're part of your vlog. Happy for you Mergim.
I've never even heard of that area (i mean i know Tondo) but that particular street with food stalls. And the food assortment is also not the usual you see where you see almost all stalls selling the same thing. Again, your interaction is what makes this video 👍👍👍👍
Hi Mergim, thanks for another video. I'm always excited to see and watch every single video you upload everyday, and that's great. Really appreciates and commend you for the good quality and your effort to research every content of it and inform your viewers of interesting facts you tackle on each and that's really cool and great. I'm so happy as well seeing how you interact with the Filipinos and above all your kindness and generosity to them. This is the main reason why Filipinos love watching your channel and I'm really happy to see that the number of your subscribers is going high. So, looking forward to see more of your videos, keep up the good work and enjoy the Philippines. Stay safe and take care.❤️🥰
dude i love it when youtube recommend something awesome! anyway i literally live across from that street lol. btw the rawness of your vid is great i hope next time it will be longer.
Hello Mergim 😊.So now you're in Tondo, such a very crowded place and you're right very seldom tourists could come to that place but somehow it is so fascinating and that's good .It's seems you're feeling comfortable being with the people 😊.Very entertaining that's why it seems i'm so addicted to watch your videos.
@@MergimVlogsYT I live in Tondo. The "Tondo is a dangerous place" is just a stereotype, so don't be afraid. People demonized the place so much to the point that when people hear Tondo they immediately think of drugs, guns, killing and poverty porn. That's true maybe back in the 80s or 90s, now I don't think so living here for about 19 years. So yeah just avoid going to sketchy places and always be cautious with your belongings especially when you're in the slums/squatter area. You will also notice that people speak less and less English compared to BGC because of poor education. But yeah enjoy!
I really appreciate how you deal with the locals, you're not only looking for the convenience of your travel but really an adventurous vlogger. People's perspective to Tondo was just a history .
WoW.. I have watched a lot of travel vlogs but this episode felt like I am with you walking down and interacting with the locals also. Very nice. One of a kind vlog. 👍👍👍
Watching this makes me crave for street food lol. It's raining cats and dogs out there but vlogs must go on. I love your dedication and sticking to your content topic of the day, rain or shine. Those foods specially the bibingka are the ones that other vloggers haven't tried yet so congrats in finding a like a secret shop 😂. Your gastronomical experience is growing everyday trying street foods, just make sure that the establishment is clean and safe. Thanks for this quality upload bro! Here to support!
Yep probably the most dedicated vlogger out here bringing you content everyday. Tondo is honestly a hidden gem and it wouldn’t surprise me if this video motivates people start to visit here :)
Been watching you from the day you left the land of Smiles where i’m presently residing as well, welcome to my homeland… Thanks for taking videos, it eases our homesickness. Please visit Newport City too! And to my island BOHOL… keep vlogging!!!
I love to see them collab! Mergim and Travis! Gonna watch that many times if that happens! They are handsome vloggers of different personalities! Include Filipino boo so you'll have the korean version! haha
Keep making vids like these. Random and unplanned. That's one way of keeping everyone entertained and interested. The way you interact with the people is always the best part of your videos bro.
This is why I enjoy your blogs you explore urban and rural areas of manila and still enjoy can't wait you to enjoy beach and the mountain province of the Philippines keep doing vlogs we love you♥️♥️♥️
*_From Sofitel Spiral Buffet to Tondo street food, Merg's comfort zone spans the whole country I think. No fear, just trusting in the humanity of people he comes across. Perhaps another Kulas in the making?_* 😎😎😎
Love your comment dude :)
Kulas Is becoming filipino
yeah!! I do really love Kulas!!! 😍 same with Mergim because of this vlog. Visit Rado there and try also to eat some street foods like locals😍 Happy to see you do that - becoming one of the locals🥰😘
I’m also seeing him like Sonny of the Best Ever Food Review Show when he visited Philippines and checked on those slum areas for the street foods. Hope we can see you try those real street foods of thw Philippines.
Yeah kulas and kumander Daut his fellow brits
playing basketball with those kids and shooting those hoops perfectly will endear you more to the Pinoys. As you know Filipinos are Basketball fanatics. I just love this down to earth vlog in so many levels.
But I think he miss many times but only include those successful shooting in the video, Am I right Mr. Merg? Joking hahahaha
@@kilometer6712 height matters especially for basketball,.there is many better alternatives on that like football.
Filipinos were not built for basketball just look at the sports who got gold medals
You are unbelievable! Real street food is an understatement. Even some Filipinos will not venture to Tondo for street food, that's why I like your vlog very much. Also, the intro, as usual, is well researched.
I was actually struggling to think of a title, but yeah I reckon more Filipinos should visit this place as well as foreigners, there was literally none in sight
@@MergimVlogsYT Tondo used to be a place notorious for not being safe. I guess things changed for the better recently.
It dangerous place 😆
@@MergimVlogsYT Well, Tondo is known to be stereotype as a dangerous place since a lot of violence and gangs had existed back then.
Most foreigners immersed with locals usually in the provinces. It is my first time to see a foreigner immersed in Tondo Manila and it is nice to see. Are you a basketball or a football type of guy. Because basketball is really big here in the Philippines and you will see it in every corners of the Philippines. Keep it up and be safe brother
I’m a basketball guy and always have been, but being from the uk, it was never big, only a few guys used to play it. Actually as a kid I used to spend many days alone in the park just shooting hoops while everyone else used Tom lay football
@@MergimVlogsYT I love seeing you back there and tell us how good that Mang Rado's food there - visited by some Pinoy vloggers , by GMA 7 and the Mayor of Tondo himself - Mayor Isko🤓
Another inspiring vlog of yours. You showed different faces of Filipino culture. Interacting with the locals is amazing. Keep your excellent work going. We are here to support your endeavor.
Thank you, your support is what keeps me going and helps me to showcase more of this country and it’s people to the world :)
Keep blogging! Love this and salamat for featuring Filipino culture, food and many others✨👍
I like to see more videos like this! Great. I'll be visiting Ugbo soon. - not on. rainy day though! 😅
No vlogger, I mean no one has ever gone into the chaotic narrow streets and alleys of Tondo. You're the only one that I can really think of and that's saying a lot about how you are as a person. Hats off to you Mergim! We Filipinos are some of the friendliest and most hospitable people you'll ever get to meet. Your vlogs are so much fun and enjoyable and when your gf gets back from Thailand I hope you also get to experience the beautiful islands of the Philippines. Enjoy your time and stay safe as always!
Everyone afraid of tondo
Gripo
marami na di lang nag vavlog or di pa nakikita
Merg, i highly appreciate your being brave in exploring all phases of the Filipino society and culture- from rich to common communities. I guess you have had a good glimpse and taste of the Filipino life spectrum already. Keep up and stay safe.
He is very brave to explore the most notorious place within Metro Manila...😯
@@i_hate_rock_and_metal if you gonna watch other local vloggers here in YT, you will see that there are many socialites also that are eating or dining in.
Yuck
Guys I let random Americans try Filipino food lol check it out promoting the culture friends ! th-cam.com/video/2mbQJG-jhk4/w-d-xo.html
One thing I admire you is that you don't choose high end places, you go where your interest takes you
That’s exactly it and I also do not care if other content creators have featured a place or not, I will go if i I’m curious about the place :)
Mergim is really exploring now. Nice interaction with the locals.
That grilled/sizzling squid and puto bumbong looks good. Made me hungry!
When you travel solo, it’s really easy to do so :)
I have observed that your subscribers are increasing at the rate of 1,000 subscribers per day considering that you started at 6.7k upon your arrival in the Philippines. Look at today, you have 32.8k.... congratulations and it is still counting. Really like your videos bro... it is a breath of fresh air for me. Have a nice day!!!
I’ve never seen anybody interact with the locals like you,so genuine,priceless
That is how you going to get subscribers , kindness to locals helping them a bit, when you said you gave a little money so that the mom and child can stay a bit longer in the internet, warm my heart that is so nice of you. Thank you
Love the interaction with the locals. Shows how friendly people are.
Am amazed at your adventurousness and admire your kindness and generosity. Mabuhay Mergim!
Mabuhay! Thank you for your wonderful comment, I’m glad your enjoying my adventures here in the Philippines:)
I do appreciate foreigner vloggers who take the time to research about PH and not just mindlessly visits then give out exaggerated compliments even if their expression says otherwise. I'm glad you're one of those who vlogs genuinely.
i watch all your videos since you start youtube this is the best video you have by far, street foods in the philippines STARTS AT 6PM so you will have the idea when to come out vlogging..
I didn't regret subscribing on your channel. I firsr saw your video were you are talking about moving from Thailand to the Philippines. Your way of vlogging is unusually better compared to those previous vloggers who came to the Philippines a couple of years ago and stayed permanently. I appreciate all of you guys because you are helping our tourism industry. Your vlogs helps us filipinos who are working here in abroad that are homesick. Thank you
There’s levels to this game! There are people with millions of subscribers that go around doing the dumbest crap like trying to haggle locals in India or where ever for 20cents, and there’s literally zero production effort or quality, yet somehow they made it…
@@MergimVlogsYT Haggle locals... yeah that's terrible.
I love your style bro, its smooth and your delivery with short to the point history and info to the places shows you do your research.
You interact with the locals with a smile, positive attitude and especially with the food culture.
Your generosity goes a long way which brings a down to earth vibe to your vlogs.
Enjoy and stay safe. Respect👊
I’m glad you’re liking the content dude, there’s a lot of elements in the vlog which I love editing myself, but it’s a lot of hard work to do everyday.
Thank you for watching the videos, your support means a lot to me :)
This was once one of the most dangerous places in the whole of Philippines. Gang wars and drugs were rampant and the cops have a hard time preserving peace, Happy that it made a turn around. Nice video.
That lalso holding me to go there, but seeing you visit the place- that made me want to visit it as well. Tried to check it also with Ranz and Kyle vlog (search Ugbo in YT ) just right now and it's an awesome place for street foods.
It is not as notorious as it is before. Even the locals will tell you that they are now more than the stereotype. I visited a number of times as colleagues live there.
Exactly! But the media haven't covered any good side of this place. They are very welcoming and happy locals just like the others. It change my perspective about Tondo bc of this video. No offense meant to all filos who live in Tondo! It just that the media is not giving you any favor. God Bless everyone.
@@foxylady8828 Yeah. And Catriona told the universe "the slums of Tondo, Manila, where life is so poor and very sad". It is an ongoing joke there but they are a good sport about it. Some are less in money there but life is not sad at all. It's one of the liveliest and happiest areas I've been to.
@@KrisTinna41 indeed! ❤️🇵🇭
I just finished watching Anselm aka Kumander Daot's - another British vlogger based in Mindanao - vlog of his little and heartwarming immersion with the locals of the Muslim community in Quiapo. And now this, from your so interesting vlog that continues to feature Filipino culture and communities from varying social divide. Tondo has a reputation for its rough and tumble character (ie, dangerous) but actually the residents are just like the rest of the Filipinos who are hardworking, friendly, generous, enterprising and forward-looking. Your interaction with the Tondo locals is wonderful and elicits good vibes. Looking forward to your tomorrow's vlog!
All these foreign vloggers are just here for the views and subscribers of pinoys! To make money!
This video is so immersive. It is really nice seeing you interacting with the locals.
I agree and I’m glad you’re liking them :)
@@MergimVlogsYT i really wish a longer vlog from you but i dont want you to sacrifice your health.
Tondo area has a reputation of being a dangeous place, but from this video, it made me want to go there and try the food.
I Don’t let things like this hold me back.
If you’re interested in eating street food then defiantly go check it out, everyone I bumped into was super friendly :)
Same to me bro
Back in the 90s and late 2000 it was one of the dangerous spot in Manila. But because of the administration like mayor isko. He cleaned this area up and kept the crime down.
I was about to say…
@@jaymopar3543 it was after President Duterte launched the war on drugs. Tondo before was a place of drug users and dealers that's why it is dangerous. But gone are those days.
I don’t even dare to go there. I admire you man. You will capture the heart of Filipinos if you keep doing this. When did you learn to play basketball, that is the number 1 sport in the Philippines. Puto Bungbong is my favorite.
I started with netball in primary school (elementary school), then later took up basketball.
Don’t let reputations about a place hold you back or keep you in fear from visiting a place :)
@@MergimVlogsYT yeah right! Good thing that there are vlogs like this that gives us assurance that it's safe to visit that place.
@@MergimVlogsYT You are right, just be aware of your surroundings. I had bad experience while I was in college.
This channel has become my go-to channel whenever I have breakfast ever since I discovered this last week 😂 Great content as usual,Mergim Vlogs, Cheers! *Holds up coffee mug*
It must be due to the time in which I upload, thank you for watching and making my videos part of your morning routine :)
Hey can we talk?
Getting a collab request from Bogs Kitchen here in the comment section is another level. No wonder , you’ll reach 100k subscribers in no time! Congrats!
Oh damn, I need to follow up on that :)
@@MergimVlogsYT yeah.. . he was in the local tv news - recently or earlier this month - GMA News! the video is uploaded in his channel. He’s a good cook of Filipino food.
Agree! Please do it! 🙏🏼
Been enjoying your vlogs. I love how you're always interacting with the locals and seems very comfortable.
I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Interacting with the locals is awesome :)
Awww, so wholesome! Everyone is so friendly and homey! 😍😍😍
It’s true, I had a great time interacting with the locals today :)
I love your video today. Foreigners eating street foods.... We are happy seeing them enjoy foods we eat since childhoods. These foods are the foods of common Filipinos... Great vlog today ....
Another great down-to-earth and informative vlog - Bravo! Surely on your way to 50k and beyond. Even if you eventually want to move on to other parts of the globe, it might be a good idea to stay in the Philippines for a few consecutive months. Filipinos are appreciative of and become loyal supporters of vloggers who are more than just a flash-in-the- pan. This shows that they have a genuine appreciation of their country.
All best . . .
Even when it's raining Mergim went to the heart of Manila -- Tondo!
Impressive! 👍❤💯🇵🇭
Yeah ain’t nothing stopping me bud :)
@@MergimVlogsYT Indeed! 😄
*Bold move Mergim* enjoyed your interactions with the locals. You're the very first vblogger that brave enough to walk in the streets of Tondo, Manila😸
It was a piece of cake 😂
@@MergimVlogsYT it’s only you, Kulas and Sonny of the Best Ever food review show that i’ve seen who tried to immerse themselves with the locals in those areas in the Philippines. Love it!!.
@@lucasplayard An australian vlogger named Mashal Butters also visited that place but he din not explore the place as much as Mergim did.
@@heraldsunico ah really! looking forward for the part 2 when it’s not raining anymore!☺️
@@lucasplayard ❤
Present! Logging in my attendance
Best vlog of the Philippines, hands down, thus far. Like the rest of the world, the Philippines has suffered many loses, but they remain hopeful and joyful. You seem to capture that essence, most especially in this vlog and you do so with such an open heart. This is why the Filipino people love you back!!!
Watching you always
With regards to interacting with the locals, you ROCK!!!
Interacting with the locals is so cool, it’s a large part of what this great country is :)
This is fun. We used to sing that London Bridge in elementary.
So did we :)
@@MergimVlogsYT Some of our nursery rhymes are " Bahay Kubo" and Leron Leron Sinta." Try to learn those songs. :-)
Philippines has great street food! I can't wait to be back in the Philippines!
Wow!!! Nice vlog... i love your video footage and how you mingled with people around
you are kind and generous...and you interact with all the locals.. soon that will be like your own playground..enjoy manila brother
You are the only vlogger my favorite....You are so humble love to come communicate with the simple people around..Pilipinos will love you..Moreee moreee subscribers and.God bless you!
I’m honored to be your favorite vlogger, it’s means a lot to me and there’s many more great things to come on the channel :)
Good you’re venturing every aspect of Filipino life. Thanx for what you do and share. 😍
Yep really immersing myself here :)
This is why you are my fav vlogger you being generous to my fellow filipino! Keep being one and i always look forward to your next video. Good luck and more power. Enjoy your stay here in the Philippines
Ur getting 1k new subscribers a day..wow..you deserve it sir..ur ads are many Ang long ads which is good 4 you sir.we don't skip ads..keep making informative vlog ..keep safe
And long, I don’t know what that is hahah, but thank you taking the time to watch those ads :)
@@MergimVlogsYT long means .ads is not only under a minute..it's more than 1 minute .sorry if u get confused..iam not that good in English sir .thx for commenting
When you were in BKK and said that you were under-rated, I was like, "Wow, some ego here." but now that I have come to watch and ENJOY your vlogs almost on the daily, I can attest to it. Checking how many subs you have now compared to the less than 10K a week or two ago, it is well earned! Thorough, simple and unbiased vlogging is what we need now in the influx of Pinoy-Baiting. Good job and can't wait how go about the rest of our 7107 islands. :)
There no problem with regards to pinoy baiting as long as the economy is benefitting and no scamming. Pinoy, thai, viet, bali baiting or whatever baiting that is are part of selling a vlog. That if you want your vlog to be known.
10:50 Puto bumbong! That's usually a Christmas delicacy. Usually wrapped in banana leaves. And they made theirs kind of diff esp w the addtl white (condensed milk) sauce. I would prefer to omit that and have the original muscovado.
That sizzling place is the bomb. Now i want to go there! But the area doesn't seem parking-friendly. But i also wouldn't be surprised if this area becomes popular after this video. Just the parking would be a problem.
Oh, I didn’t know it was a Xmas delicacy, I actually have some right next to my bed that I feel like eating while I type away :)
This bud would have to go super viral for it really have an impact on the crowd levels
TH-cam recommend you and I am amaze how genuine you are and brave you are to go to that places not unlike the other vloggers who just feature those places that many people known. But you, you really go to the places that foreign vloggers never been there.
I literally feature whatever it is want to make video about. I think Tondo is much safer than people make it out to be, just look at the lovely people I met there, it can’t be a coincidence :)
Man.. I am a Filipino but I live in England.. it's 12 past already and you made me hungry! Good content! Real Street Food!
I have to go back there once more to dive my teeth into some more of those dishes :)
@@MergimVlogsYT yes pls. tell us how good the food there. I like to visit Mang Rado there - though it's located in one of the alleys in that place.
your vlogs are addictive!! omg.. can't stop re-watching it... goodness, manifesting a million subscribers for you soonest!!!!
Welcome to the hood! many people are afraid of our area, but we got welcoming people here in Tondo as well
and because of that you actually made me subscribe!
nice video…filipinos are really hospitable and friendly….i love that you went to tondo real nice..and the way you give to peple God bless you sir..
they’re very friendly and I feel really comfortable and humble interacting with them. Thank you for supporting the channel sir :)
Yes yes yes!! More videos like this please. 😀, this is amazing. Your engagement with the locals is so infectious. Such a beautiful culture full of beautiful people. Love seeing all the smiling faces, and the kids having a ball shooting some hoops with you. This is the Philippines I've heard so many great things about. 🙌
If you get the chance to visit the Philippines, please do so. You'll get to experience the country, the culture, and the fun and hospitable nature of us Filipinos. More power to you Dimitri!
@@serendipitystream8286 Thank you, Randy! It would be a real honor to visit your country. I think I will make a plan to come to the Philippines some time next year for a couple weeks holiday. I have a good friend who was born in The Philippines, and she now lives here in the U.S and keeps telling me to go, so yes, it's definitely now on the top of my list. 😊
I could have watched 2 hours of that video. Authentic street food! Nice to see you shooting the lights out at the bb court.
This guy's adventurous, it is rare, and I mean really rare, that foreign vloggers would explore areas like Tondo. Kudos to you.
If you really wanted to have an immersive feel of a country, it would be proper to explore not only the scenic places but also appreciate its reality.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical when I watched your video about vloggers flying to the Phil from Thai. You said your videos are of better quality and substance. I watched every video you’ve put out since then and you know what, you’re right. Subbed. Wishin your channel more success mate. Cheers!
Thank you for the new vlog... I've been unconsciously waiting for your new vlogs now...
Try to learn from the local some basic Tagalog words and they will really appreciate you doing the effort in learning the language at the same time you will have much easier conversation as the time goes by...
Cheers..
Great video as always bro. Keep up thr great work .
From Bonifacio Global City to Tondo. Big difference. Rich and poor. But the people both shows how friendly and polite they were. You are the man Mergim. You showed how to be a real human being. God Bless you! Take care as always!❤
Experiencing and seeing both is very humbling. Thank you for the warm comment, your support means a lot to me :)
Doing good mate ..
Keep it up and stay safe
Salute to you Merg for going to Tondo! Most foreigners avoid that area but good to see you blending well with the locals there! So down to earth.
Nice vlog. Craving for more videos merg.
I’m jealous with the foods 😜 loving to see you interacting with the locals lovely ☺️ ❤️
Haha, come visit yourself :)
@@MergimVlogsYT ❤️
thats insane sizzling steak w rice in the middle of street.awesome:)truly filipino ingenuinity ❤️❤️❤️
Enjoy watching you interact with locals and the foods looks delicious. Keep uploading new vlog.
Have fun exploring every corner of manila... thanks
Yep doing just that :)
wow every day your channel earning so much subs.congrats..i remember the first time i saw your vlog only 18 subs.and then you vlog going to phil.start earn subs..congrats
good morning bro. In Filipino we say "magandang umaga" which means good morning. We're always starting our day with your vlog! Stay safe!
Thank you for always watching, and I appreciate the language tip :)
new subscriber, I like your approach, adventurous attitude and looking for new things!
I envy you big time! I've been to expensive 5 🌟 restaurants in 5 🌟 hotels in Asia, 🇺🇸 , & Europe, only to learn in the end that it's the street food in the Philippines 🇵🇭 that tasted best for me, whether it's sizzling grilled BBQ, or dessert 🍨. Confession: I am starving here in Manhattan, NY. 🥺😭
Wow from 6k to almost 33k!!!! Good for you man! Watched your video from the first day you landed to PH! High respect with your contents! Deserved!!!❤❤❤❤
I love your vlog.....you really are capturing the true beauty of the Philippines. The people....the every day Filipino in poverty....yet ...the happiest and kindest. ❤️❤️❤️
I am lovin' the vibe you create thru your editing style and videos man ! Your interactions with the locals is outstanding and really heart-warming .. seriously . I'm very glad to have found your vlog and followed you ever since you posted about going from Thailand to Philippines. I may not respond everyday, because I mostly watch and listen to your vlogs while I work, but I wait and watch every day ! .. I actually enjoy that you explore a good mix of touristy and off the beaten path sorta adventure . Once you can explore the beautiful beaches and other islands you'll see there's layers upon layers of the Philippines to explore and we're all here for it ! thanks for takin' us along your journey !
Wow very nice guy i mis this place
Oh man, you are really hardcore, Mergim! Tondo is considered the most dangerous area of Manila. Yet, you brave it all and show the beauty of its people and food. From the cute young girl selling you the maiz con yello (it means "corn with ice") and her friendly colleague to the fellow customers you were eating with to the vendor who offered you an umbrella for free so you wouldn't get wet from the rain to the cute and friendly coffee shop girl asking when you would post your vlog to the boys playing basketball with you, these are human beings with the true heart and soul of Tondo. There's just so much potential in Tondo that should not be ignored by our leaders. Keep up with your brilliant vlogs, mate. You are gaining traction in this market ... believe me when I say - you haven't even scratched the surface yet. Be well and stay safe! Hahaha!!
It wasnt mais con yelo, it was saging con yelo.
maka most dangerous ka naman.
it was like in the 1980 to 1990's i guess but is way more chill as i remember doing my Affiliation as a Nurse and staying in the area around 2004-2005, honestly id rather walk through Tondo than in Quiapo market now days.
Hindi naman dangerous sa tondo pre ambabait nga ng mga tao diyan eh pero pag may ginawa kang hindi maganda doon ka makaka tikim ng dangerous.
Ang harsh naman ng word "most dangerous" mo, hindi naman ganun. As what you've seen in the video, people in Tondo are so heart-warming, generous and friendly.
Nice one,befriending with locals,trying street food and just enjoying your day..thats how it should be..
Too late but nice vid mergim. This is the vlog that people want, the real face of Philippines, not only the tourist spots.
Its not too late
Why too late ?
@@malpete because i comment on his videos on the first 5 mins of upload.... Hahahahahha
Nice of you to share some of the food to the locals. You have a good heart. God bless you.❤️👍🏼
Just always be careful when you are going to this place. But rest assured that the people are really good and hospitable. The beauty of this video is amazing bc of the people and the foods. ❤️🇵🇭 Thank you for showing this to the world. Whatever love you give to the Philippines, you will get it back!
I wish your videos are longer. They are so entertaining.
If I made them longer I wouldn’t be able to do them daily :)
Your'e so extraordinary!! Fearless! Man being in Tondo take a lot of courage, you nailed it! No wonder your channel is growing...
Really enjoy watching your blogs, keep on doing it..God bless, stay safe..
I love that I am experiencing my country in whole new ways through your eyes. I wish more foreigners would interact with the locals as well. We are more than just beaches and mangoes.
Your interaction with the locals is endearing and very sincere. You look as if you really are having fun. I've been watching your videos is the last two weeks. If you ever come near Lipa City, an hour south of Manila, I'll bring you to the best-tasting lomi and pancit house in town. Keep it up!
Nice!!! If you still have time to explore Manila surroundings, head to Villa Escudero in San Pablo/ Tiaong for a day tour. It is 3 hrs drive south of Manila. Different vibe.
Once again, I enjoyed watch your video. Playing and making friends with the locals and didn't hesitate to have a little conversation with them. I'm sure you will get a lot of subscribers coz it will be spread automatically to friends and family and tell them they're part of your vlog. Happy for you Mergim.
The street food looks so good and yummy ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s authentic Filipino food too :)
Mergim is my #1 daily vlog to watch. Liked the content. #MergimEveryday
I've never even heard of that area (i mean i know Tondo) but that particular street with food stalls. And the food assortment is also not the usual you see where you see almost all stalls selling the same thing. Again, your interaction is what makes this video 👍👍👍👍
Yeah I love the fact that it’s super carried here and it’s authentic Filipino street food that I’ve never seen before :)
From posh restaurants to SM Food court to food from Carenderias in the streets of Tondo. I am seeing variety. Great video!
Very inspiring Vlog.Stay healthy and happy. Watching from Canada
Thank you for watching :)
Your content is literally the heart of city of manila, where you can find hardcore street of TONDO yeah very interesting,
Hi Mergim, thanks for another video. I'm always excited to see and watch every single video you upload everyday, and that's great. Really appreciates and commend you for the good quality and your effort to research every content of it and inform your viewers of interesting facts you tackle on each and that's really cool and great. I'm so happy as well seeing how you interact with the Filipinos and above all your kindness and generosity to them. This is the main reason why Filipinos love watching your channel and I'm really happy to see that the number of your subscribers is going high. So, looking forward to see more of your videos, keep up the good work and enjoy the Philippines. Stay safe and take care.❤️🥰
dude i love it when youtube recommend something awesome! anyway i literally live across from that street lol. btw the rawness of your vid is great i hope next time it will be longer.
Hello Mergim 😊.So now you're in Tondo, such a very crowded place and you're right very seldom tourists could come to that place but somehow it is so fascinating and that's good .It's seems you're feeling comfortable being with the people 😊.Very entertaining that's why it seems i'm so addicted to watch your videos.
I’m very comfortable with the locals here. I don’t it awkward at all, and maybe that’s why I can walk around the streets freely :)
@@MergimVlogsYT I live in Tondo. The "Tondo is a dangerous place" is just a stereotype, so don't be afraid. People demonized the place so much to the point that when people hear Tondo they immediately think of drugs, guns, killing and poverty porn. That's true maybe back in the 80s or 90s, now I don't think so living here for about 19 years. So yeah just avoid going to sketchy places and always be cautious with your belongings especially when you're in the slums/squatter area. You will also notice that people speak less and less English compared to BGC because of poor education. But yeah enjoy!
Wow way up to New subscribers, t'was over 32,800 for awhile ago. I'm predicting that you'll get over 50k this week 🙏❤️
I really appreciate how you deal with the locals, you're not only looking for the convenience of your travel but really an adventurous vlogger. People's perspective to Tondo was just a history .
WoW.. I have watched a lot of travel vlogs but this episode felt like I am with you walking down and interacting with the locals also. Very nice. One of a kind vlog. 👍👍👍
Watching this makes me crave for street food lol. It's raining cats and dogs out there but vlogs must go on. I love your dedication and sticking to your content topic of the day, rain or shine. Those foods specially the bibingka are the ones that other vloggers haven't tried yet so congrats in finding a like a secret shop 😂. Your gastronomical experience is growing everyday trying street foods, just make sure that the establishment is clean and safe. Thanks for this quality upload bro! Here to support!
Yep probably the most dedicated vlogger out here bringing you content everyday. Tondo is honestly a hidden gem and it wouldn’t surprise me if this video motivates people start to visit here :)
Been watching you from the day you left the land of Smiles where i’m presently residing as well, welcome to my homeland… Thanks for taking videos, it eases our homesickness. Please visit Newport City too! And to my island BOHOL… keep vlogging!!!
Two most generous vloggers in the country right now: Travis Fein and Mergim. They deserve our love.
I love to see them collab! Mergim and Travis! Gonna watch that many times if that happens! They are handsome vloggers of different personalities! Include Filipino boo so you'll have the korean version! haha
Wow exactly I love these two vloggers 👍😁
Keep making vids like these. Random and unplanned. That's one way of keeping everyone entertained and interested. The way you interact with the people is always the best part of your videos bro.
This is why I enjoy your blogs you explore urban and rural areas of manila and still enjoy can't wait you to enjoy beach and the mountain province of the Philippines keep doing vlogs we love you♥️♥️♥️
I can’t wait for that as well :)