Accidentally Walking Into A Slum In Cebu City | Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ManongdoMJ]

kudos to this guy vlogger who took time to somehow read/study philippine history and able to tell it nicely in this video.. this is the kind of vlogger that i subscribe to..

[@floribertosousa2251]

Hi 👋 Robert and Natalie. Thanks for a great video of Cebu and it's history. I can't wait to visit Cebu and other places in the Philippines. Take care and keep up the great work.

[@nocheckinbags]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@janleewith2ees]

Regarding the old houses, SOME people I know who live in what might be called the "slum," but they're actually wealthy af. The reason they stay in their ancestral homes is because of the deep sentimental value attached to them. It's particularly difficult for the elderly to leave their old homes.

[@nocheckinbags]

Ah this is so interesting! Thanks for letting us know!

[@fashionfgurl18]

The Spanish didnt much after moving the Capital to Manila, It was the American period that revitalized Cebu, Cebu Harbour was designed and modernized by Americans, Fuente Circle - formerly Jones Avenue , The City Capitol was constructed , The Mango Avenue ( Now a Party and Hooker district ). Religion is Catholic but Architecture was more American, only few Old Buildings are left standing as Japanese in WW2 pulverized Cebu with bombs

[@eduardvanderwege1956]

I love how you tell history of each city..

[@velky_reeds]

2:43 you need a license to have a gun, but it's still very strict which is why there are no such things like school shootings like in america

[@tinanugget5419]

OMG you got a hundred thousand more viewers while in the Philippines Good Job guys wooohoooo..👍👍👍 Mabuhay Philippines gogogo 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭♥️♥️♥️💯

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!! Mabuhay ❤️🇵🇭

[@alenavlcek9898]

Great drone footage and great choice of music!!!♥

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you, we thought it went well together!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@nocheckinbagsDo you pass Marcelo Fernan Bridge going there and coming back?

[@gramo63]

Natalie, the Dress Code for visiting the House of God should be similar to the Dress Code in visiting the house/office of the President or Prime Minister of a country. Unless you opine that your Chief Executive deserves more respect or modest attire. In some churches in the Philippines, there are lady monitors/volunteers -- who provide shawls and wrap-around skirts to tourists who wish to step inside the Parish Church. Upon leaving the church, the shawl and/or skirt is returned -- at no charge.

[@francesmcdonald8145]

Lots of stray dog 🐕 in Philippines 🇵🇭, it can get better if the local politicians can get together and do something about it thanks for sharing

[@kfreedom1444]

I’m Filipino and I love your honesty. Natalie needs coconut water….no ice, just chilled. It’s natural Gatorade…… back in the war it’s been used as IV….it’s that good. Food poisoning is no fun. Feel better, Natalie. Just avoid the shellfish…. I was laughing at the dog shit…😂 Welcome to the Philippines! Yes, you really have to be cautious. The puddles with filthy water….etc. I was laughing at you noticing this guy checking out Natalie’s 4$$. Filipinos are very friendly and you’re right, it’s not a good idea to venture the slum area at night when some of the residents are drunk. You just don’t know what they’ll do.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for all your kind comments about many different scenes, we truly appreciate it!

[@nestorlisondra]

The Filipino Catholics are relatively more conservatives than their western counterparts, thus, stricter in terms of dress code inside the church.

[@alenavlcek9898]

Hi guys, great video, informative and educational, shows how Cebu looks like, how people live there, much appreciated. Thank you my lovely children!♥♥♥

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks for watching!

[@SenpaiYosef]

University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution was built in 1595 oldest SCHOOL in Asia. However, The University of Santo Tomas - Manila established 1611 they claimed the oldest UNIVERSITY in Asia and first university outside in Spain

[@allanmoral3867]

English and Tagalog are our lingua franca. But in government records, we opt for English. Cebuano is a Visayan language. Mostly spoken in Cebu, Dumaguete and in some parts of Mindanao. Tagalog is the basis of Filipino language with dialects in Quezon, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, etc.

[@nocheckinbags]

Very interesting, thank you for the information. We always appreciate comments like these.

[@averagejoe413]

My church! 00.37 it's Christian non denomination church world wide in almost every country we have several locals. N yes worship is in English in most part of the world

[@AnDi-w6r]

Philippine is so beautiful cs of its beautiful beaches, Islands, coastlines..... probably the most beautiful on this planet compared to any countries where it comes to that......and im from Indonesia i just like seeing their beaches

[@nocheckinbags]

I agree, the best we’ve seen so far 😍

[@agentbond2004]

Robert is so handsome looks like Liev Schreiber in the movie Salt. The Taoist temple and drone shots were our favorite! That's a lot of content and walking in Cebu! We wanna see Natalie swim hehe joke!😁✌🇵🇭🇨🇦

[@nocheckinbags]

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@patrickborro2000]

Since you're in Cebu City, consider going to Carcar - a heritage town near there.

[@unclestan]

not me binge watching your vlogs cuz y'all funny af 😭 robert's voice is giving succulent chinese meal man vibes

[@nocheckinbags]

LMAO this is the best. Thank you 😁

[@IrresponsibleCptTyler]

Slums….maybe to people from 1st world countries but it looks like a pretty normal neighborhood or whatever you want to call it. I am an American and live in Cebu City. I lived in a place that is pretty similar in a small apartment. I’m not saying saying those kids were not trying to pick pocket you but some kids will grab at you like your hand so they can greet you. They will put the back of your hand to their forehead. I felt safe no matter what time of the day I was out and about. Definitely felt a lot safer than most big cities in the US.

[@leonardwafo]

Thats the dogs name ! kimpang 😂😂 Proud to be a Cebuano here ! 👌 Shout out to my Beloved University Of Visayas !♥️

[@btcarmy88]

Welcome to Cebu! The instrumental music played in Fort San Pedro was "Hey Jude" by the Beetles 😉 Hope you guys had a great time!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks! 😃

[@ChuBacalso]

In the Philippines, we call slippers, not flip flops :)

[@nocheckinbags]

Ahhh this makes more sense haha thank you!

[@christinesaludares4724]

Slippers is tsinelas (pronounced as cheh-neh-las).

[@63KF]

Gun laws are pretty strict in the Philippines, concealed carry is allowed but with too many restrictions. There's this place in Cebu called Danao which is known for illegal firearms manufacturing, there are remote huts in the jungles/farmlands that are manufacturing pistols, sub-machineguns, etc.

[@bubbasphilippineparadise4781]

19:58 The classic “Hey Jude” nicely performed by those folks!

[@nocheckinbags]

Haha thanks!

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

When in manila visit also the modern side of metro manila,Bonifacio global city it's very near makati

[@nocheckinbags]

Next time!

[@christinesaludares4724]

Hi Robert and Natalie! I hope you're both doing well. Nice to see Canadians in the Philippines. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know how much I enjoy watching both of you. Robert I enjoy listening to your history rant and just to let you know, Magellan is pronounced as Ma-jel-lan for future reference. Natalie, I hope you're feeling better. Take care!

[@gramo63]

The great explorer NEVER PRONOUNCED his name that way. He was Portuguese and his name -- as shown by his signature -- was Fernão de Magalhães -- and in Spain, he used (and was called) Fernando de Magallanes. Many years after his death, English historians translated his name to Ferdinand Magellan. The guy probably turns in his grave, every time he hears his name mispronounced. Like you, when Americans read and pronounce "Saludares." Di ba?

[@christinesaludares4724]

​@@gramo63I admire people who tries and learn another culture's history. If they make an error, we educate by letting them know in a nice way. That way it encourages them to learn more and keep them interested. Let's not be judgy and welcome everyone who wants to understand our culture.

[@christinesaludares4724]

I don't mind if someone mispronounce my last name because I have a hard time pronouncing some European last name.😊

[@ManolitoBuna-gx7qp]

Wow! I admire ur research in history that's a sign of intellectual learning. Keep on!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!

[@allanmoral3867]

That skeleton is Akhmed, the Dead Terrorist character of Jeff Dunham, a comic American ventriloquist.

[@nocheckinbags]

Interesting, thanks for the information.

[@lksdgh6058]

16:00 When you go to a certain establishment, or a certain event, like a Prom Ball or whatever, there is a certain dress code, and way to dress. You dont go to a Gala event with your gym clothes. Same, if you enter the House of God, theres a way to dress. If we respect our fellow humans with the way we dress for certain events, why dont we honor God? Just some thoughts about the Church Topic. Im Catholic too btw

[@Tralaw97]

Same thoughts btw. It is their decision to go to the church then say something about the dress code. Lol. If that is the way she dresses in her country and in church, don't bring it here and learn to respect what is being imposed.

[@Tralaw97]

So sad that mostly filipinos here in the comment section don't seem to defend or correct the woman in this video about the "Dress Code". Thailand also have that "Dress Code" when you want to enter their temples. No one forced you to go to the church on the first place.

[@mymaria888]

​@@Tralaw97-- you're correct. The Thai's also require modest dress code- covered shoulders, bellies and above the knees- when entering places of worship. Regarding other Filipinos correcting Natalie, others did as well. I'm sure she got the message. No need to beat the dead horse. With the exception of one or two things, I think they did a great job showing the Philippines.

[@Geekysportstv]

I actually been binged warching them until this. Calling out dress code stupid is such an offensive word. It’s just that you should respect others culture. Anyways, still enjoyed all your videos. Thank you for visiting Philippines. ❤

[@ryderwayland]

Whats the name of the condo you’re staying?

[@neosang5172]

Cebuano is the people living in Cebu, the dialect they use is Bisaya. Hope you can visit Palawan and Siargao also❤.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you 🤗 yes we went there! Vlogs coming soon!!

[@kevinwelsh7490]

what part was a 'slum'?

[@nocheckinbags]

Near the very end! The part where the kid says “be careful”

[@allenjames6743]

You seem like you don’t like this country. You seem like you are looking for negativities or bad stuff about Philippines living. You’re calling them upon seeing them. You don’t seem like you like many aspects of Philippine lifestyle. You don’t need to continue your travels in a country you don’t like.

[@ChinaGreatRedDragon]

why would they sugarcoat they are showing both sides of the coin. these is a no bull0cks vlog. dont be pansy i enjoyed it

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for your defense, we just try and show the truth. Whether things are good or bad, we always want to show the reality of it. Thank you for your words!

[@nocheckinbags]

We just try and show the reality of the places we travel to, if it is good or bad it is not up to us. If there are positive things we say them, and we often do in this video, if there are bad things, we are not going to avoid talking about it.

[@mymaria888]

@allenjames6743-- did you watch everything? Perhaps, you were only watching and listening for negative things. Did you hear Robert say he liked the Philippines the most of all the places he has visited? And Natalie like liked she enjoyed the Philippines too. No country is perfect. They showed what they saw and they described the places in the way they felt at the time. That's fair. You're better off starting your own channel so you can do it exactly how you described it, rather than tell Robert and Natalie how to run their channel.

[@allenjames6743]

@@mymaria888 What’s the purpose of comment section? Now you’re dictating me what to say? Is that fair?

[@juanromero1661]

You guys are so funny. I love it!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you😊

[@WelcomeToRabuAvenue]

is there a link for room 29J?

[@anton3909]

Calling a random house and assuming they are living in poverty is crazy hahahahahaha you could just say the house is old.

[@EatsmylifePh]

Been watching their videos since they arrived in the Philippines and they are just stating facts. Come on, let's stop sugar coating. They are just calling spade a spade.

[@EatsmylifePh]

Been watching your videos about your experience in the Philippines and this is the only video where I felt you least enjoy doing or I could be wrong lol Try exploring more parts of the Philippines. There is so much to enjoy.Cheers ❤

[@unclestan]

@@anton3909 euphemisms are for cloutchasers lol the truth always slaps

[@cardinalwilson8034]

@@EatsmylifePh it's not sugar coating, having a home with ugly exterior doesn't mean you are poor. To us poor are those who have no home. Mostly Filipinos don't have time to make their homes beautiful as long as you have a neat and clean interior you are basically well off, a home that can host visitors is considered well off too, a family that eats 3 times a day is considered well off too, those who can afford to pay bills especially taxes to contribute to society are well off too, those who have water in their faucet, electricity and whatnot are well off, people that have leisure time are considered well too. People that begs money on the street are considered poor, people that look for food in the trash are considered poor, people that can't even afford food for a day are considered poor.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

​@@unclestanwhat truth? It's true there are people who has money but don't spend for beautification of their house. An old house don't always suggest that the inhabitants are poor. Some castles actually look like haunted because they are old but are the owners poor? In the Philippines, if you don't take a bath EVERYDAY, you're a dirty person but how many Americans don't bathe everyday? Are you people dirty? Does truth slaps? 😊

[@ericmjrs798]

There are slums in the Philipoines. But all of them are kind and friendly too.

[@mymaria888]

It really hurts my heart when I hear people call those places slums, squatters, ghettos or hood. It sounds so derogatory. I know the words used are descriptive and valid. But in my mind, impoverished community or marginalized community describes their situation not is people. It also sounds hopeful, in that, given assistance, education and time, the people in said communities can live fruitful lives. Some would call me hopeless romantic or worse. I would probably agree. 😅

[@velky_reeds]

14:43 "Filipino" is the standardized version of "Tagalog" and is the national language of the country, the difference is simply standardizing certain words that everybody around the country would understand. example: word: Blue Tagalog: "bughaw" Filipino: "asul" only the tagalogs (people from luzon) use the word "bughaw", and Filipino is established to generalize the word to "asul" as the Spansih colonization made the word more known to the entire country

[@paulbrunning1225]

Needed a straw....LOL

[@franciscocelajes3498]

Watching from west Las vegas

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

It's good that you share your opinion on dress code but the church is supposed to be a holy place so we should respect it even with what we wear. Would it be respectful if you will meet the queen or king by wearing sleeveless and shorts? I don't think so. The same is going to church. We show respect by wearing appropriate clothes. 😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Fair enough! That’s why I put on the coverups they gave ☺️ wasn’t prepared for entering a church haha 😆

[@hazegear3643]

kimpang means limp. i think the owner was trying to inform that the dog has a limp but he did it in the most dramatic way😅😅😅

[@nocheckinbags]

😅😅😅 thanks for the translation 🙌🏼

[@eduardodeleon3972]

We pronounce it “Majelan” (“JE”)

[@nocheckinbags]

Interesting, thanks for the info

[@floren879]

Wooo

[@1bflatmajor7th]

It's funny to see the foreigners veiws after living here for a couple years

[@pinascentralgamingexe8750]

Foreigner: a lot of onions " Vendor " a Yes , you knew it already my friend 😂

[@ScarlettHarleyMadison]

Thats what “she said” moment in the beginning😅

[@nocheckinbags]

🤣🤣

[@marisan_26]

the people in cebu is called cebuano and the people called in manila is tagalog its a different dialect from each other

[@tapungjmtapung6968]

❤❤

[@talleysartstudio]

That area isn't the slums. If you knew about the war that destroyed that city, it has taken decades to rebuild. The Philippines is one of the poorest countries, so funding to repair the damage is at a very slow pace. Buildings are still crooked, the roads and sidewalks clearly show bomb damage. I know if they had the funding, they would repair their homes with quality materials.

[@donatoe78]

Imagine stepping on human poop in the streets of San Francisco.

[@nocheckinbags]

I can imagine, it is very common there now from what I hear

[@Lans888]

@19:00 HAHAHAHAHA yah we do...I mean some of us do Lol

[@milkachugina]

Those are not slums, they are lower middle class. You should see the real slum area

[@nocheckinbags]

oh didn't know this! thanks for letting us know!

[@WhackashitCollaborations]

TOPS is the only worth while destination in the City for foreigners. Get out of the city. The main attraction of the Island is the South. For the waterfalls and diving.

[@allenjames6743]

Your heavy critique about the country is not enjoyable to listen to.

[@Fourthss0716]

But those are facts tho. Truth hurts, we probably need more of them saying facts so the Government would act. Nice vlog btw, greetings from Manila

[@nocheckinbags]

agreed - we are just saying it like it is. Hey - thanks! glad you enjoyed it!

[@coolbutnofool]

That’s where you get the famous quotation. When in Rome do as Romans do.

[@EdgarEnova]

🥰🥰🥰

[@christopherloyogoy1581]

thumbs up to both of you

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you my friend, cheers

[@sayedrahman8314]

I hope your next destination is Bangladesh🥰🇧🇩

[@nocheckinbags]

Definitely on the list!!

[@sayedrahman8314]

@@nocheckinbags Thanks a lot🥰🇧🇩

[@GAMMASP8]

Cebu wasn't the first place that Christianity started. It was the place Magellan died trying to spread Christianity. The first place was a island near Cebu.

[@natura07]

Actually,St. Niño is not a saint. That church is named after the Infant Child, Jesus. Infant in Spanish is Niño.

[@nocheckinbags]

Ahhhh okay makes more sense 😅

[@orlandobangayan8178]

Welcome to my hometown, i live thr near at Fuente Osmena Circle, FUENTE OSMENA if you have philippines money 50 pisos bill thats my late President of the Philippines 👍🇵🇭

[@raymondmapalad3240]

Oh, i'm sad because natallie is not feeling good 😢

[@nocheckinbags]

Feeling much better now! Thank you

[@lanzcruzy2657]

🤗... 👏👏👏🤞👨‍⚕️🌹❤️👩‍🦰🤳

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Geely is a Chinese car company 😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Ahhhh thank you 🙏

[@dongsal2025]

❤❤❤...

[@PabloNaidasjr]

Try jollibee before you leave

[@nocheckinbags]

Oh I (Robert) did many times. I loved Jollibee, best fast food I have had in a long time

[@PabloNaidasjr]

@@nocheckinbags thank you beautiful and sexy natalie please comeback soon im an avid viewer and subscriber take care and god bless have a safety trip

[@ChristopherLlido]

33:22 does not that grabbing pocket. That's child is so innocent. Just want to take ur attention. 😢

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

That's not a slum that's the richest neighborhood in the world. Those people living there are richer than you.

[@scoobydoobap68]

stilaan

[@nocheckinbags]

You’re probably right!

[@weeble3140]

Geely is Chinese owned.

[@paulgeorge999]

americans and spain actually did a mock battle/fake battle,it was called the mock battle of manila,to fool the filipinos,in reality the america bought philippines from spain in the treaty of paris,former spanish colonies like puerto rico,cuba,philippines were turned to american colonies,theres a movie about it,its called heneral luna ,its about ph-american war and also about one of philippines national heroes,general luna

[@nocheckinbags]

This is so interesting. Will definitely check out the movie! Thanks 🙏

[@jaip97]

The guy in your thumbnail is my brother and he did not give you any consent to put him on the internet. He will take legal actions on this matter. Remove him from your video before this gets serious. As a vlogger, you shouldve done your research - Republic Act No. 9995. Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009.

[@jaip97]

Looks like you’re not bothered by this. Here’s what I will say, goodluck with your departure from Ph and face immigration!😎

[@mikeinisrael]

Hmmmmmmmmmm la la la la

[@mymaria888]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA ............................... AHAHA....HAHA.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....HAHAHA.....HAHAHAHA........ omg, a comedian walked in. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA......HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.... Whew!

[@scoobydoobap68]

stilaan. marites lang ka!

[@scr1m844]

the gun licensing process here is like in the US but more unnecessary red tape its crazy

[@paulomark]

i hope you visit our town in Baguio City and mangoes here is 40 per kilo

[@nocheckinbags]

I hear it is truly beautiful there.

[@mymaria888]

​@@nocheckinbags-- I haven't looked how far Vegan is from Baguio, but I really want to go to both places. Vegan looks like what I think Cuba might look during the '50s. I hope your and Natalie get a chance to go there some day.

[@Alwayswright8361]

About dress code We Filipino are conservative compared to western country

[@nocheckinbags]

Fair

[@mymaria888]

As far as I know the Philippines doesn't have a dress code. Natalie was entering a Catholic church or church grounds which happens to have a dress code. But not all Catholic churches have dress codes, but I think it's implied.

[@loloybaloloy4402]

my tip to would be vloggers walking in Philippine streets is to wear shoe covers, you step on dog poop you just throw the cover away. Its kinda like a shoe diaper. Thats how bad Philippine streets are.

[@CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital]

only police can carry guns in the philippines ...that's reason, you see a lots of security guards in malls, fastfood chains etc. because carrying guns by the masses is illegal. unlike here in the us, where you can get a license to carry firearms...which basically like cowboys in the old days....where everyone has a gun.

[@GLo636]

The way you pronounced Magellan 😆 I don’t know if I’d believe anything you say when it comes to history!

[@sinkscanyon]

He's not wrong. The "J" sound in Magellan is a U.S. pronunciation.

[@mrnoobita4378]

That's D. Jakosalem street

[@mariondevera5517]

That 🐶💩 🤣😆😋🤣

[@Rose-sn5eg]

To be honest!!?? 😊#

[@apriltan3802]

I’m born & raised in Philippines Careful walking Colon Street a Lot of Snatchers & Pick Pocketers

[@mymaria888]

What city is Colon street in?

[@8877jazz]

Hello

[@anton3909]

Dont leave the Philippines please.

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

MOST OF THE FISH VENDOR ARE NOT INTERESTED IN TALKING TO YOU, ENGLISH IS HARD FOR THEM AND YOURE NOT BUYING ANYWAY😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Fair haha

[@mymaria888]

​@@nocheckinbags-- it's not that they're not interested in talking to you. They're afraid if they talk to you or even acknowledge your presence, you will either ask them questions or start talking to them and then, they'll be shamed for not knowing enough English words. Many Filipinos know enough English to get by. They know more English than you do Filipino or Tagalog. But, they're fearful of being embarrassed for having a strong accent or not knowing enough English to converse. You'll hear them say, "Nose bleed." Meaning, they're using their brain so forcefully - to speak English- they're causing themselves nose bleed. 😂

[@FernandoSanguyo]

Robert is a good historian nice complte history of aplace nice vouice llike ricardo cepeda actor in the Philippines natallie be okey stay safe both you good luck ingat ❤

[@Lans888]

U look like the Russian President hehehe

[@Amandalaz0]

FYI. Cebu city has the highest poverty incidence in the Philippines

[@mymaria888]

Wow. Do you know why that is?

[@gregoriozornosa4629]

It is not the oldest city and not the first capital of the Philippines. When the Spaniards set foot in the Cebu there is no Philippines yet.

[@hajtomjones4077]

Cebu has never been the first Capital. If ever there was a center of operations by the Spanish it was Iloilo and then Manila. Cebuanos you have to stop claiming things that are not yours. It is just bad rep, like calling yourself queen city of the south when you are not, or saying you are a capital when you are not. When the Spanish came back with Legazpi at the healm Cebu was not turned into its base of operations for the conquest. What kind of capital is that? You guys also stole the idea that Linagpang is Cebuano, when historians clearly show it is western Visayas. Stop re-writing history.

[@greggybada]

00:37 thats not actually a roman catholic church........... but its controversial............

[@jaimegambo1891]

Dos biente is 220

[@elmerdelgado5835]

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