Americans' first day living in 🇵🇭 Manila BGC! (STILL without a condo)

Our family just flew to the Philippines to set up a new BGC home, but since our condo lease fell through at the last minute, we're showing up homeless! Follow us on our first day in Metro Manila as we live out of a hotel, continue our search for an apartment, and try to keep our sanity.
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ABOUT US
We’re the Lockwoods. And we’re traveling the world to experience-up close and in person-all the natural wonders and distinct cultures that our kids would otherwise be consuming only through textbooks and TV. We think it’s a better way to learn and we’re working hard to fund this little experiment in the hope that our kids will grow up wiser, kinder, and more grateful for the beauty of our diverse planet and its people.

[@kayflip2233]

Each corresponding member of the Lockwoods and Ocampos are really a mirror image of each other. The dads are both laid back and analytical, moms are both sassy, outgoing and party types, boys are both a bit shy but very hobby focussed, girls love choreography and dancing. They both have that overall sitcom family energy and are both passionate about the same things - BGC expat living, southeast Asian travel, adventure, video production, similar hobbies etc. The universe really does bring like minded people together somehow. We're all just energy attracting others on the same wavelength.

[@livethephilippines]

We love this observation! 🫶 Thank you for seeing all of us this way 🤗

[@Cytan-zt3vi]

Nice to see 2 families who didn't know each other for long actually become besties. Kinda rare to see nowadays.

[@livethephilippines]

It’s so rare and we don’t take it for granted 🫶

[@sherylcastro5688]

I’m glad that your children are NOT GLUED TO THEIR PHONE or devices at all❤❤❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thanks 😊 they do have phones and are on them at times. But we are happy too that they’re not glued to them. So much more to do!

[@brokeasskidddd]

Never above you, never below you, just always beside you.

[@livethephilippines]

Yes!!

[@emyb.6120]

A Pinoy from East Coast seating in cold ( catch cold too). Wishing u a very Happy New Year!!!🎉 Mabuhay

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year!! 🎆 get well soon

[@Feeltravel.]

Philippines seems like a very vibrant country, I’d love to go one day 🇵🇭

[@livethephilippines]

🎊🤗🫶🎉❤️🇵🇭 happy new year!

[@CriticalBash]

I'm always waiting for your video, hope you ok with our country and hoping that no negative experience will get in your happy day, stay safe and enjoy our country.

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you. We ❤️🇵🇭

[@KamilleN16]

Welcome back! what an incredible time to be here. I'm learning more about The Ocampos too!

[@livethephilippines]

Feels so good to be back. We hope you follow MomDuty too, they are the most wonderful, giving people! They just gave away 100k PHP!!!

[@reyronaldsolde2923]

So excited for the meet and greet! Unfortunately I can’t be there because I am here in the US. You’re my favorite family KZbinr as well as the Ocampo’s! Love the content and involvement of each and every member of the family. Love you guys!

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you for following us both 🤗 Sorry you can’t make our meet and greet. Hopefully you can make another one in the future 🫶

[@elizavasquez4171]

Wow I’m so jealous I would love to live in BGC too. I’m stocked in Arizona for another seven years before I retire. Planning to move in BGC at least every six months. Keep vlogging and enjoy life in Philippines.

[@livethephilippines]

It's a wonderful place to live. Hopefully your seven years goes by quickly. :)

[@marklawrencedasig3650]

May your time in the Philippines be so wonderful that you'll consider it your home for good. We're excited for you to experience the warmth of our nation and hope you'll find your place amongst us. Here's to creating a beautiful life filled with joy and belonging in our beloved country!

[@livethephilippines]

We are already feeling the warmth and hoping we never have to leave :)

[@boardingpass8183]

The best Family Vlog out there. I always recommend your channel to first time foreigners visiting the Philippines. Happy New Year ABC 🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you!! 🎊 and thank you for spreading the word about us 🫶

[@juval56]

I gotta say i was hooked on your first video whoich was 4hrs! and since then i watched all of your videos! loving your journey and cant wait to see more!😊😊

[@livethephilippines]

Awesome! Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@kinichi20]

Welcome back!! I love how when you guys met, you each went to your own counterparts! 🥰🥰🥰

[@livethephilippines]

Haha 😆 totally. 🤗 we have our person we all want to hug first.

[@charmsmanz6204]

Happy new year!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Wish you all the best for 2024!!! 😍🥰😘

[@livethephilippines]

Same to you! 🎊

[@farisisa7627]

Exactly! BGC is so safe. Happy New Year ABC fam❤ love from a solid fan here❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you for being a solid fan :) We appreciate you!

[@farisisa7627]

Thank you for choosing Philippines 🇵🇭 as your second home❤️

[@farisisa7627]

I love americans and my sister marries american as well, and he is so good. Long live ABC fam❤I will be your fan forever! 🇵🇭❤️ 🇺🇸

[@tenaur-b3b]

Happy New Year amazing fam. 🎉🎉🎉. Hang on there . Trust God, he will provide. Hoping you will have amazing New year with Mom Duty. By January hope both amazing fam will explore iloilo during Dinagyang Festival on the 3rd week of January. God bless!

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so very much! We are hoping we get an apartment soon :) And once we're settled we'll figure out when we can go to Iloilo

[@randycabungcal9158]

Welcome back to the Philippines 🇵🇭 ABC family. Enjoyed and be safe always ❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! 😃

[@RoydexChannel]

Can't wait for the owner's answer

[@livethephilippines]

Neither can we. We still haven’t heard anything.

[@Excaliburhope]

Happy new years to you and your family and the Ocampos. Again, welcome home to the Philippines. May you have a blessed and prosperous year!

[@livethephilippines]

Same to you! Happy 2024 🎉🎊🎆

[@reyeslexus]

Blessing in disguise? This already makes a great content to work with 🤌

[@livethephilippines]

We know the right place will come along. We are just hoping it’ll be soon 🙏

[@PapaRich101]

Finally, were 100% that you'll have your crib just in time for New Year Celeb. What a relief!!! We wish the Lockwoods and the ocampos a more fruitful and meaningful 2024 with tons of adventures here in the Philippines and overseas!!!Mabuhay

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so much for the well wishes! We are still crossing our fingers and hoping we find a condo soon. There will be more condo searching this week and we hope we get an answer from that one offer we have out soon.

[@infinote1260]

Happy New year to your Family. Enjoy enjoy. Love from the Philippines🎉🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year!! ❤️🇵🇭

[@lovingkindness0]

Happy New Year ABC Family! Thank you for celebrating holiday season in the Philippines. You guys are amazing.🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year!! 🎊 we ❤️🇵🇭

[@AH-cl7ik]

Hope to see you tonight in BGC! Happy new year guys!!

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year! BGC was the best place to be last night!

[@myjensdiary]

Welcome back! Happy New Year Lockwood Family 🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! Happy New Year 🎊

[@rektikano7826]

Welcome to the Philippines once again 😊 Your kids are so cute and energetic! ❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! We are proud of them :)

[@guevlopez1631]

Happy New Year! I’m excited for you guys. ‘Hope you get it🤞

[@livethephilippines]

Us too! Thanks for the support 🫶

[@jessiesantiago7994]

Your families are lucky to have besties. This is very rare in this day and age.

[@ericsavellano]

I've never seen Brooklyn that excited. Hope your realtors are watching this so they can forward it to the owners haha. Also, funny how Colt's only concern is about his geckos. Hope you guys get a footage of BGC's new year's countdown overlooking the 4D screen at 5th ave. tonight. Good to see everyone finally team up with the Ocampos. Cheers from Vancouver! 🇨🇦

[@livethephilippines]

We loved how much she loved it! We are launching our New Year Eve episode in about 20 minutes 🎊

[@leischaefer1086]

I always look forward to your vlogs the Lockwoods. Too bad January 13th is my birthday but won’t be able to make it coz we’re not coming to BGC until the 30th but I can feel the excitement still. I wish you good luck on getting that place for your family. I’m sure you will get it.

[@livethephilippines]

Happy early birthday to you 🤗 sorry you’ll miss this one but we still hope to meet you in the future.

[@yeng2459]

Welcome back guys 👋 good luck and enjoy staying here in philippines. God bless 🙏

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! 😃 Thanks for supporting us through this!

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Happy New year and blessed to your family and GOD BLESS You ALL❤

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year! 🎊

[@renzcorr709]

more fortune, love and safe travel to you guys, happy new year🎉❤

[@livethephilippines]

We wish the same to you :)

[@romanfernandez4055]

it's a dream for me to live in BGC, this is amazing

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you. 🙏 so happy you appreciate it. BGC is a wonderful place to live.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

Loove this Family Bonding in BGC Philippines

[@livethephilippines]

We're loving it too :)

[@haroldgarcia20]

Welcome to the Amazing Country!

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you ❤️🇵🇭

[@marccolomayt82094]

❤❤❤enjoy in BGC still & Happy New Year!!!❤❤❤

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year!

[@filipinolifestyleincali9262]

I’m Filipino, but my home is Tokyo, and i lived in California now. There’s a saying “ There’s no orher place like home.”. And Thank you for choosing Philippines as one of your home base. And hopefully, you can adopt our culture, like our food, laidback family lifestyle, but in a good way. and etc.

[@livethephilippines]

🤗 thank you. There’s no place like home 🫶

[@leahexplorer3129]

So many foreign and Filipinos vlogers in the Philippines very successful life and they getting more rich because of vloging. I hope you can get a modern home/apartment unit in Metro Manila that can you live and stay more longer. I saw and I feel you have a bright future vloger in the Philippines. I am sure that because we are Filipinos love and support vlogers who appreciated and love the Philippines.🇵🇭 ❤❤ Happy New Year! Welcome in Philippines year 2024!!! More blessings to come! And keep healthy and safe all the time! Love you all!!!❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you for welcoming us 🙏 we appreciate all the love and support we’ve gotten 😊

[@Evejalladin]

❤❤❤love your family ❤❤❤watching from Singapore ❤❤❤have fun in our beautiful and beloved country the Philippines ❤❤❤ Happy New Year 2024❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so much!! 🎊

[@pagusapanpinoy4792]

Brooklyn is growing beautiful ❤️

[@livethephilippines]

She really is! Such a sweetheart ❤️

[@jeffersonmorales7045]

God has better plan for you … it’s all happened for a reason.. you can find better house .. than that … hello and happy new year

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you 🙏 we know the right place will come along. Thank you!

[@doctorheartmd620]

Good luck on your new life at BCG with the Ocampo’s. We wish you a happy, exciting and successful 2024 in your new life in the Philippines. 😊👍🍾

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! You too! 🎊🥂

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

traveling like that and seeing new cultures and living in them will benefit your kids immensely in the future as adults. Those are some very lucky kids. :)

[@livethephilippines]

We already see how they’re turning into amazing citizens of the world 🌍

[@realMDizzy]

You all should get DJI Pocket 3's. Super discreet recording with excellent image quality!

[@livethephilippines]

We just got one! 😊

[@danishpinoyfamily]

What a gorgeous apartment to live, the view is just amazing 🤩

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! We hope we get it 🤞

[@danishpinoyfamily]

@@livethephilippines 🙏❤️

[@arthvlogs9120]

I'm happy you choose to celebrate the holidays in the Philippines! I wish you all the best for 2024 i will be forever grateful to be part of the ABC Fam because you bring joy & happiness to me with your videos❤❤❤ cant wait to see you fam!!!!

[@livethephilippines]

Happy holidays! 🎊❤️🇵🇭 thanks for watching and supporting 🫶

[@mariarequina6203]

Happy new year Lockwoods family! ❤❤❤

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year!!

[@richmondroadtv6527]

Lovey vlog, I love your Philippines holidays. Excellent!

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@glenndelacruz2906]

my broker commented that you cannot provide post-dated checks? Yeah, in the philippines, renting a condo unit long term do require post-dated checks deposited to the account of the unit owner.

[@livethephilippines]

One is able to provide checks with a PH bank account. And our Realtors have been great helping us with contracts that work for us. I know we’ll find the right place with the right deal 👍🏻

[@batangpasaway4555]

Welcome to the Philippines 💌💌💌💌

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! 🙏

[@twomoonjunction2054]

Been waiting for this video..finally. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024..

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year!

[@joesixpack5691]

You guys would double your subscribers if you moved to the province. It would be interesting for sure. I lived on Leyte for 8 years full time and nearly lost my mind. BGC would have been a better fit for me, but $100 rent for a decent house kept us there. Anyways, good luck to you guys...you have a great attitude and that takes a person far in life.

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you. we appreciate the luck you're sending us :)

[@Movetophil]

My advice. Take it easy and not choose fast. The brokers are always delaying to get better offers And check ammenities throughly..

[@livethephilippines]

Thanks for the advice!

[@dennismartinez9671]

Hahaha no worries about your shirt sir,i mean you still look good by just that simplicity 😊

[@livethephilippines]

Thanks! 😃 we eventually got the bag 👍🏻

[@carolinapascua3672]

Good luck to your adventures in the Philippines!

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! :) It's going to be a great year!

[@Eliana.0312]

❤❤❤ Loved the video 😊 hope you guys get that place! It looks amazing 🤩 Colt is really excited about the lizards! Glad you guys are with your besties again! The pleace where you met up the second time we were there like 10 months ago! Happy new year guys! So excited to watch the live tonight 🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you!! We are so excited to be here and surrounded with the Ocampos and the people we love in PH.

[@daydreamer4775]

Hopefully at the time of this upload, you are nestled into your new place. Love the journey, Happy New Year!

[@livethephilippines]

Not yet! Hoping to get some good news soon though 🤞

[@Hicks-g1m]

Those condos are nice I hope you find one you like to stay in. Happy New Year 🥳

[@livethephilippines]

I hope so too! Happy New Year to you and thanks so much for watching! 🤗

[@colwood360]

We wish you and your family all the best in life and stay healthy in the New Year and the rest of the years ahead!!! Cheers, Fil-Am from Victoria, BC Canada. Hope we can see you in February for a meet and greet if you have one. Again may you Have a Happy New Year.

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year in Victoria 🎊

[@alogeromo9585]

I really hope you get the Sapphire Unit 🤞🏻The kids love it so much

[@livethephilippines]

We hope so too. It’s crazy we haven’t heard back yet still.

[@betchrichardrichardbetch6827]

welcome back guys! :)

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so much! Feels so good to be back :)

[@mrussel2392]

My Filipino heart is happy

[@livethephilippines]

That makes us feel good 🫶

[@beng.bautista.schrij]

Would love to be at the meet and greet but I have work :( Best wishes to your family and the Ocampo's.

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you. Hopefully you can make the next one 🤗

[@johncarter7764]

Friendly reminder that the Philippines turned into a warzone during new years eve. Enjoy! 😂 Happy New Year guys.

[@livethephilippines]

Because Filipinos know how to party and light up the sky 🫶

[@moneytreesph8198]

Welcome guys!!!

[@livethephilippines]

Thanks 🤗

[@jegancorner7357]

Happy new year

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year 🎊

[@marichuarmodia2375]

You dont giving up guys and soon that you can find that and be happy in life ❤

[@livethephilippines]

Never giving up 🤗👍🏻

[@junp5361]

Merry Christmas, Happy new year, good luck in 2024🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year! Thank you 🙏

[@nestorlisondra]

Welcome back to the Philippines. Happy new year!

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year!! 🎊

[@GemmaArcenal-k4l]

welcome🎉🎉🎉avid fan here.jappy new yr godbless

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you so much for being a fan and supporting us :) 🎉

[@JulianSheesh]

Happy New Year guys!!!!! Let's Go!

[@livethephilippines]

Let’s gooo! 🤗

[@mycrewservices5013]

We love you so much! Have a great day

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! 🫶❤️

[@iflipover]

I hope as a New Year's present, you were able to receive (favorable) word back from the condo owners and moving there as we speak! It's kinda cool the kids (Ocampos included) are really planning things out w their rooms inuding decors like it's a long-term thing when i know it's only 6 months and you might be flying off here and there mostly. But if yiu have adventures nearby that would be awesome too!

[@livethephilippines]

No apartment deal yet, unfortunately but hopefully we see some progress this week. Yes, it's great to see the kids get excited about having a little space of their own here even if it is part time. Thanks for watching!!

[@livethephilippines]

We are hoping to make a home here in the Philippines :) And the truth is we don't know exactly what the future holds but we want to travel around Southeast Asia and we want to come home to PH. Hoping we'll find our home here soon :)

[@solamediaupdates]

Oh my.may bagong pamilya na Naman akong susubaybayan 😅 @hellophilippines from s.korea who lived here in pH now from USA 😮 amazing ❤ as far as I know living countryside like me BGC is for wealthy family and home of Philippines artist ❤ u guys really had a good choice living there.❤❤❤

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you 🙏 we can’t wait to find a home and get settled in 🤗

[@petrosaquino8358]

Happy new year guy's

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you 🎊

[@edvill82]

Hopefully next video it will be better news. But hang in there. You guys are awesome!

[@livethephilippines]

It will all be worth the wait eventually! Maybe this week we will get some news and make more progress on the apartment :)

[@edvill82]

You guys got this! I’ll be celebrating for you guys.

[@edlongar-tv]

Everybody in the whole world is very much welcome to our country philippines,have a nice day staying her or in some places you wanted to explore in our country

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you 🤗 we’re looking forward to our life here and to continue traveling 🫶

[@dorismay8383]

Always be cautious ..and just enjoy as well😊😊😊😊

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you :) Yes

[@MITT5]

Happy Holidays! God bless...🥰🙏🏻

[@livethephilippines]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@fccmbc87]

Welcome back and enjoy. Happy New Year 2024

[@livethephilippines]

Happy 2024🎊

[@richmondroadtv6527]

I am enjoying your Philippines vlog, new subscriber here from London!

[@livethephilippines]

Welcome to the channel. Thanks for supporting us.

[@erickecoy2714]

thumbs up !! for me as well < i just hope you do the tagalog lesson every vidoe. short clip[ , watching from Australia.happy New year

[@livethephilippines]

Thanks 👍🏻 We will work more and more on our Tagalog 😊

[@SultanReobono]

I'm glad to see you guys are enjoying, just continue the good company of your friendship so nice and fun.😚 philippines is also a good place to live for expats or those who want to live,💖 just always think positive and good vibes. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉🎆🎇🌃🏙🏖🏞

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year to you! Yes, it's such a great spot for both of our families ❤️ Thanks so much for watching! 👍🏼

[@victoralcantara1350]

Happy New Year The Lockwoods!🎉🥳 Phil please keep the vodka bottle not too close on you?! 😂😂😂 Remember last year?! 😂Anyway,have fun and enjoy the new years celebration in the Philippines!!!🙌🤩🥳🎉

[@livethephilippines]

Haha thank you 😆. Happy New Year 🎊

[@vremerman]

Happy New Year. Go Ducks!

[@livethephilippines]

Go Ducks! 🎊

[@luciacuevas2811]

Yay I’ve been waiting for your new vlog guys❤keep safe always 😊

[@livethephilippines]

Yay! Thank you! More and more to come 🤗

[@A33Michael202]

Happy new yr.

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year 🎊

[@i-am-your-conscience]

The view from the apartment of the Ocampos is really a million dollar view. I also looked at those buildings already as I saw what they saw out of the window. Doesnt feel so extremly urban-y because of the Golf Course and Forbes Park with the houses and the trees in between. (Some of the richest people of the Philippines live in Forbes Park because there they can have their own houses and dont have to share a skyscraper with ordinary people of the upper class :P haha) Feels really green for being in the middle of BCG

[@livethephilippines]

The views are so amazing from their place!!

[@floren879]

Happy New Year 🎈

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year 🎊

[@jom_alphaz]

Hope you guys get a place soon....! Happy Holidays

[@livethephilippines]

We hope so too :)

[@FiveFishAudio]

New Year's Day in Manila is crazy with all the fireworks! It's like a war zone! It's like 4th of July 1,000% amped up!

[@livethephilippines]

It was the BEST night for us 🫶

[@rhenamaedetsosa5772]

Happy new year guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@livethephilippines]

Happy New Year :)

[@reyvilleson4899]

Watching from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 Happy new year

[@livethephilippines]

Happy new year in Toronto 🎊

[@Ryanlani221]

How did you become such good friends with the Ocampos family? Its cool

[@livethephilippines]

We met just about one year ago to the day and became instant friends. We all have so much in common and we just vibed immediately.

[@cxxipm]

the moms’ friendship is giving rachel and monica vibes and i love it 😂

[@livethephilippines]

"I'll be there for you..."

[@marilousumo226]

Welcome back to Manila .. Merry Christmas and a happy new Year

[@livethephilippines]

Same to you! 🎊

[@Movetophil]

Think about the pools are mostly in the shadow in bgc and its very cold. Always look for a place where the pool is in the sun at least partly. Who wanna lay by the pool for a drink in the shadows..??

[@livethephilippines]

Good point. But it’s been so hard to find an apartment we haven’t been focused on the pools.

[@minervaabenoja3013]

Finally..yey.!

[@livethephilippines]

👏🏼👏🏼 thanks for watching