Japanese Friend Tries the REAL Philippines
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- Japanese friend Tries the REAL Philippines
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its like touring your classmates to your hometown for the first time.
The chairman is now a tour guide. 😄
If you are a frequent user of the light rail system, you could buy a reloadable beep card, say with P100, P200, etc. load. Also, for your information, the maintenance contractor for the MRT EDSA is Sumitomo of Japan, so you are assured of world-class maintenance.
Your Japanese friend needs to get out more, hahahah! BGC is NOT the real Philippines. It's only a bubble.
It’s understandable and he already said he went to mega mall a couple of times, but even me as a Filo experienced scary stuff in metro Manila.
most japanese are like him, they're terrified of this country haha. i lived in japan for 4 years and speak japanese. their media bash this country continuously saying its 'too dangerous'. no wonder sho was scared, thats all japanese media and people say about ph.
Bgc is not the real Philippines? Only a Buble? Dude there are several CBDs of that kind all over the metropolis.
Meanwhile in Bangkok, the government released an Advisory for the public not to go out and to work from home due to Severe 2.5 PM "pollution" covering the whole of bangkok 😢 Worst air quality in bangkok right now 😢😢😢
At least Manila has a bubble like BGC while Thailand or your place wherever you came from don't have such a pretty little city. The most modern little city 😊
Sho your Japanese friend said that the malls in the Philippines are nicer compared to Japan. I do agree, but the public transport system like trains & subways are extensive and way better in Tokyo compared to Manila. Although, efforts are being made right now and construction of new MRT lines and subway are on the way, but some of those projects won't be operational 'til 2030.
Mall and CBDs in MANILA is the best in the World tokyo CBDs are not as great as BGC.
I always buy SAMPAGUITA flower when someone is selling, or pick one in a garden whenever I saw one and carefully take care of it until it deteriorates for days... SAMPAGUITA IS OUR NATIONAL FLOWER🌷🩷...
It’s sho’s intro to the real manila experience by the chairman!
It's the Sho and Mergim Show ! 😀
Hi Mergim it's good you took your friend out of BGC to experience the sights and sounds of the PH🇵🇭 .. it's really is more fun exploring around Metro Manila 😊 Take care ❤
foreigners don't have to worry about Manila. it's probably safer than many parts of London, Los Angeles, etc. ... of course the same rules apply like anywhere you go. don't be a dick, don't be an asshole, don't be an idiot.
Yeah our American cities are deadly 😂 for sure over 100 murders per year just in Oakland, California
london is not safe and very dirty and polluted compared to METRO MANILA.
We have 3 light rail systems working and 2 under construction - MRT from North Avenue, Quezon City to Taft Avenue Pasay City; MRT 7 from North Avenue, Quezon City to Tala, San Jose Del Monte Bulacan ( construction in progress); LRT 1 from Baclaran, Paranaque to North Avenue. Quezon City, with the southern stations from Baclaran, almost extended to Bacoor, Cavite and subsequently to Dasmarinas, Cavite, and finally to Tagaytay City under LRT Line 6; LRT 2 Antipolo station to Recto station Manila. There are also the proposed/approved LRT 4 (EDSA going East to Taytay) and MRT 5 (Subway - Quirino Avenue to Airport T1/T2)
The phrase "Time is Money" is a common saying, but many argue that "Time Is Gold" is a more accurate phrase.😂😂😂
BEEP Cards are available to buy in any MRT ticket booth or get one from the ticket vending machine in any MRT station. If you're a frequent MRT rider and you want a more seamless journey, then it's better to have a Beep Card instead of a single journey ticket so you don't have to queue to buy a ticket. You guys could have just ask the cashier for a beep card for Sho, lol! Anyway, if you're going to Megamall & you're coming from Guadalupe Station, then just get off Shaw Boulevard because it's much closer to Guadalupe station where you came from. It also depends on which Megamall building you're heading to!
I used to live in Manila back in 2000, so I witness the transition of cities around Metro Manila. There aren't many development in public transportation. It's still lagging way behind other commuter-friendly countries. While there are additional train and extension, and boat lines that make commuting easier for some locals, getting around the entire Metro Manila area can still be challenging. Certain places can only be reached by taking multiple modes of transportation which can deplete your budget for transport, so I get why some people choose to take colorum, taxi ride or private vehicles.
Way back in 2000, I remember rush hour wasn't that bad in MRT, but I remember after 7 years, I experienced the long line in MRT. And I mean the whole staircase was full of people flowing right down the staircase up to the street of EDSA.
That was a decades ago man. A lot of things already changed and mostly for the better
@@richardnuevo The development is still lagging. The public transportation can't keep up with the demand. Population have grown so much in MM. Hence why we are at the #1 with the worst traffic. If there's enough convenient way to commute for the general public, people will choose that instead.
We can all joke being branded as a country with the worst traffic, but to accept it and take it lightly won't get us out of this bracket.
We've been losing billions of dollars because of this problem. Imagine how much we would have gained if our infrastructure have not been neglected this far too long.
Foreigners need to get out of the BGC bubble and experience the full Philippine life sometimes. There is nothing like immersing in the culture, people and way of living.
Just like Bangkok or Pattaya isn't the real Thailand, right? It's all bollocks posturing man. Is London the real UK? Is Paris the real France? It's the geographic equivalent of "I knew that band before they were popular". Makes no sense.
It's not a Bubble imao for there are several districts of that kind around the metropolis
@@richardnuevo oh c'mon it is. if not, bat ganyan un hapon? aligaga 🤭🤣
Did you experience the trains in tokyo ? It's like you're in the jungle too . Unless you're purpose is just to get to you're one favorite destination.
Your friend is so naive, he needs to explore PH more, he needs to immerse himself. do what locals do! He will learn a lot living in the PH
Watching 3× your vlogs..missing MNL. Love watching you guys roaming around MNL.Have fun and take care always.
Nice.Thank you Mergim for the tour 😊😊😊.
Sho is so innocent. He is so cute
Japan is already a developed Nation long time ago 2nd after USA and japan is way richer than England so dont compare Japan to the Philippines which is japan is already a grand father the Philippines. thailand is also a poor country along with indonesia and Malaysia but these countries are quite good in transportation system compared to Philippines its just that Philippines way back recent administration is not really good to take the improvement of its transportation lines. but right now alot are on going underconstructions like Metro Manila Subway, extensions of LRT lines from north to south, NSCR- line and airportlink railways. once these completed soon Metro Manila transport system well improve for sure also it is collaborating with japanese experts.
Stop making excuses. Singpore is younger than the Philippines. Blame the past governments after Cory for slowing down development.
@@axizcorplol Singapore is just a city err a very small country
Yeah I think shaw blv. Is much closer to Mega mall. You’ll do your short cut at shan ri la mall
Ortigas is closer
Nakakatuwa naman ng hapon na yan so kengkoy😅
Such a fun video. I live in Guadalupe.
I am a bit surprised you visited my neighborhood. Awesome work for today's vlog
mergim makes my day relax ❤️🇵🇭
Chairman actually you could actually buy a beep card on the machines, what you have todo i just select the "Stored value" ticket and pay 100 pesos and youll be having your own beep card and a starting load of 70 pesos
It's sad to hear that Japan and the UK economies are both in a recession right now! I just heard that Japan slipped down to 4th biggest economy in the world after being overtaken by Germany. It was a bit surprising because Germany's economy is also not doing well!
The shaw station goes right to the Shangrila Mall. Then from Shangrila Mall, just go out and walk going to Megamall as it is just beside Shangrila Mall.
Salute for your courage! Hehe
But very impressive how much you know Mergim! Galing! 🙂
Perfumes in UAE are more cheaper maybe because of the taxes
Friends for a lifetime 😊
same thing at the metros here in metro manila, during peak hours. sardines!!
I love this kind of video it’s looks real Philippines
Waiting for your next video hope you will make it soon
I want to see public transport in MNL
Enjoy mergim
Salute to the CHAIRMAN.....
I was in a traffic for 5 hours from NAIA 1 to north Caloocan coming back from Malaysia for vacation this month.Yes, Metro Manila still so far behind from insfractratures and public transportation😅
Looking at Shawn's facial reaction, using public transportation MRT in the Philippines for the first time, it seems he is a bit worried and confused, Traffic in Metro Manila is getting worse because of too high volume of cars, and EDSA the oldest road in Metro Manila is not designed for such a huge Carmageddon scenario.
This was an exciting adventure 👌🏼
Keepsafe to u both more vlog mergin❤
Have you tried riding the PNR?
It is interesting that you capitalized the word REAL as if you are implying something. Hope you can also show us the REAL Thailand in your next videos. Like, please try to visit and show us the REAL situation of the poor Thais all over Thailand. :)
Wow
Yes it’s difficult to get grab and taxi during rush hours in Ortigas center
MRT is maintained by Japanese Company SUMITOMO.
Bro needs to come out more often.........and meet the locals.
F*kin fabulous by Tom ford smells amazing! That’s what my husband wears 🥰
I'm lovin this type of vlog 😊
P.S You missed the UP Fair. Yearly Music Festival held at the University of the Philippines campus in Quezon City. Was just there earlier today.
Hey Mergim! you might want to check out the 2024 PhilippineI nternational Hot Air Balloon Festival currently being held in New Clark City until tomorrow, Sunday (1-2 hrs ride north of Manila).
I bought some stuff from Uniqlo in that Uptown outlet. Sad to hear its close now...
Mergim go with Sho in japan sometimes and vlog in his city
dude i been to ASIAs major cities like TOKYO, SEOUL, SHANGHAI, BANGKOK, MANILA, KL , Singapore and Jakarta and i would say transportion wise Japan and South Korea top notch but when it comes to city offers with affortability yeah Bangkok, KL would dominnates but Manila as well has something to offer very diverse mega city its CBDs and shopping malls are top notch in the world. but the 1 thing is for sure man comparing Japan which is already a grand father of the Philippines is no match but man Philippines is just started to rise again. if you noticed alot are on goings in line with infrastructures, developments of smartcities like reclamation in manila bay and improving its accessibility through enhancing its transport system alot are underconstruction like Metro Manila subway, airport link, NSCR, and commuting. just wait dude once these will complete by early 2030 it will change alot.
don’t worry japan still the best
It taste good if it's a little bit burned its crunchy.. you should try it Mergim😁👍
So was it better to get off Ortigas or Shaw would've been faster? Heading there April. Thanks brother!
Can we have some japan vlogs from you would like to see what you do there
Southeast Asia in general has really good malls because everyone's trying to escape the heat. Besides that, malls don't really provide anything better than a more traditional market.
So it makes sense why ph malls might be better than japanese malls.
Haha you making a crack on Cho mr. Chairman! Nice stroll youve got there! 😁🙏🤙🇵🇭
Mergim you should take Sho a lot more often when you go around the metro so that he has a better idea what the city is like
Lol. Thanks for showing the traffic the rail is flying by. I always want to laugh at people choosing to inconvenience themselves when there are far more better options in Manila.
hahaha funny guy😂
The Chairman and Associates. (Mergim, Justin, and Cho!) Cheers!🤙🏻🙏🏻
Go to Japan Mergim… Filos like japan vlogs
Yo Mergim you have to get Sho out more often he's way to scared of Manila 😂😂. I've traveled all around those areas on the train its the best way to experience Manila.
Goodmorning Mergim you need to be chubby just like Sho.
Sho kinda nervous😂
Ortigas is the closest to Megamall
We can't blame Mergim. He's just being honest. That's his opinion. Even me I've gone to other countries and I can't refrain from comparing our country. Of course when it comes to NATURAL BEAUTY, Philippines has it compared to Singapore but then so sad that we are destroying the natural beauty of our environment. 😅
Ortigas is right at ADB Building my former office and it right next to Megamall Building a
More of this sort of video, as well as Binondo videos Mergim. Don't limit yourself on BGC videos
Lol! This was out of your friend’s comfort zone 😅 We’re not as high tech as Japan 🚝🚄🚅🚆
They're planning on building a monorail in BGC.
Philippines transportation lags behind its sister countries in SEA. It's a fact 😂
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Something you did to uour face. You're a better looking dude now than when I arrived
The pa system in MRT really need to be fixed. LRT2 is still better. You should also try LRT-2
There's no LRT 2 around EDSA unfortunately. It's just around Aurora Blvd
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Tell him welcome to the overpopulated real world of metro manila
Chairman. 😂😂🤣
Love design of ortigas place look nice around
Better next time if you encountered these children again selling sampaguita flower never entertain them, just continue walking and they will leave you...
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Nak, get off Shangri-La station instead of Ortigas going to megamall
Japan’s rail system is probably the best in the world. So i’d say , no contest. But we have sexier girls. Your choice.
Dont compare Philippines public transport system to Japan which is way way far older and developed long time ago its like you are comparing a baby that just got born a while ago to a man which already a hundred years old they are no match. thailand public transport system also is not really modern just in a good way. i think Indonesia and Malaysia are a bit good in a different level but, still dont lookdown Philippines coz Philippines is just started and for your information Philippines has a huge potential to be a developed nation and way ahead its counterparts like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia as its economic growth are the highest not only in SOUTH EAST ASIA , ASIA but in the WORLD as well the Philippines economy grows bigger than the rest of SOUTH EAST ASIAN countries and projected to surpass THailand economy by 2027.
We've also been hearing that Brazil is going to be the next dominant economy in the world by the year 2000. I can proudly announce that i have the potential to bang Elle Fanning before Monday. I think both of those things are as likely as the Philippines becoming an economic powerhouse any time soon... And you know what?... That's ok. Relax brother.
Stop making excuses. Singaoore is younger than Philippines. Don't blame the foreigners for comparing
@@axizcorpexactly. This is foreigner’s perspective we’re really behind because corruption here is the worst.
Metro Manila had a well-designed city plan that should have made it a commuter-friendly city a long time ago. However, it was never implemented properly due to various reasons. This issue has been persisting for a long time, even before you were likely born. Adding to this, the government keeps changing and abandoning projects initiated by previous administrations, which has further delayed the development of the city's infrastructure. Metro Manila is not an infant, but a city with poorly executed infrastructure.
Philippines just started? Where you born yesterday? Admit what are the facts. Stop sugar coating how corrupt and how garbage PH government is.
2nd
1:13 Manila isn’t dangerous, come to America where EVERYONE HAS A GUN 😂 I’ll show you what dangerous looks like
sad about what happened on the kc chiefs parade, supposed to be a happy event
real ph is outside the city,
go to province to see the real ph
Even in the cities it's the real Philippines imao 🙄
Sho RULEZ!!!
He has a tremendous amount of patience, I'll give him that 👏🏻
Why roadsigns, billboard ads, television ads, shops, food packaging are all written in English and even young street kids atleast know how to speak it?
Non-stop bullying lol
Oh very awful kids, I wish they not end up beaten by their parents without sales of these lovely sampaguitas and allowance for their school.
I don't care.. give that kids a damn lesson in life they're scamming the sh1t out of every tourist
Corruption, corruption and corruption, period ;))
Im Filipino but im scared of walking around manila. 😂
you're missing a lot in life then. the real adventure is in the Recto, Sta, Cruz, Binondo areas
Lol
IMAO 😂
@@f4kenchu ang sabi ko takot hindi ibig sabihin hindi na ko nakapag lakad sa Manila LOL
@@enolakellie1290 duwag lang? try mo kasi. kaya maraming ignorante kase ayaw sumubok