Exploring The Makati CBD Area In Manila Philippines 🇵🇭

In this video I'm exploring the Makati CBD area in Manila Philippines. Enjoy watching!
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[@AbroadInThailand]

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[@NPRNTVChannel]

Just subscribed. Welcome to The Philippines. Enjoy and keep safe. Watching from the USA.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Welcome to my channel! Thanks for subscribing!

[@Dakotaden4]

SIM cards can generally be grabbed at the airport. If you don't get one there, there are usually phone company/Internet providers in the malls where you can get plans safely.

[@AbroadInThailand]

I picked up a SIM card and still trying to activate the damn thing! SMART asks for all these stupid documents 🙄

[@ronnienestor]

@@AbroadInThailandPlease go to the mall. The Customer Service will be glad to activate your phone.

[@jayyjay8082]

Sir Mike, there are more than 4,710 shopping malls in the Philippines. Summer is still a great time to visit the islands, so feel free to head to one of the cozy air-conditioned malls, cool off with a tropical drink, and visit the world-famous beaches. ⛱️🏖️

[@marikitliwayway6703]

7641 islands

[@TheJChill720]

Thanks for visiting the Philippines despite your being prejudiced against Manila. And don't hesitate to ask the locals, everybody can speak and understand English unlike Thailand and other Asian countries. English is the 2nd language of the Philippines! Enjoy!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for your comment! And I'm not prejudiced against Manila 😊

[@francisthegreat4064]

​@@AbroadInThailandyes you are actually.

[@AbroadInThailand]

@@francisthegreat4064 There are my first impressions of the city. Deal with it.

[@francisthegreat4064]

@@AbroadInThailand it was not your impression. You even have not approched any locals yet. It was a prejudice.

[@francisthegreat4064]

@@AbroadInThailand Filipinos don't like it. There was once a vlogger from Europe who did the same thing. They were newly weds by the way. They called the houses in Manila as poor lifestyle. They didn't stay in the country for a long time because they received karma

[@dondennis1814]

Hello Mike, the New Subway Train of the Philipppines is under construction at the moment and will be finish by the year 2028, but we have already an MRT and LRT trains here in Manila, enjoy your stay Mike and stay safe, Welcome to the Philippines..😊

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for the info!

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

There are 16 business districts in M.Manila one of them is Ayala Center in Makati. The other ones are Aseana, Rockwell, Circuit Makati, Ortigas center, Greenfield district, Newport city, Greenhills, Araneta center, C5 corridor, Eastwood City, The Triangle park, BGC, McKinley hill, Arca south, and Alabang Filinvest. These are the business districts that you can visit while you're in Manila.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for sharing

[@AbroadInThailand]

I'm in El Nido now 😁

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

@@AbroadInThailand San Vicente palawan it has the longest white sand beach in the world 15 kilometers long it is just besides El Nido.

[@rickyrenzo2279]

WELCOME HERE BRO!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks man glad to be here!

[@marikitliwayway6703]

Makati is the first CBD in Southeast Asia developed in the early 1960s when the Philippines was rebuilding from the ravages of World War 2. They converted what was once a runway during the war era into a business district. That whole stretch of Ayala Avenue used to be the runway. if you look hard enough you will see touches of the brutalist architecture that was common in 1960s. Makati is still at the moment a beautiful blend of the past and the future.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Wow that's interesting! Learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing.

[@dinbee4611]

Unfortunately morning is not the best time to tour outside the cities in the peak of summer in the Philippines. Best time to go out is from late afternoons to evenings where it's not so hot. In the daytime people usually stay in indoor areas with a/c like malls or go on vacation to cooler areas like Baguio, Tagaytay or just go hit the more popular island beaches and relax.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for the tips!

[@markflores6104]

Don't be shy to ask somebody incase if you feel lost or you need help for direction.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for your comment

[@strahnbrad3979]

I am so sorry that you got ripped off by that taxi. Just so you know, the locals also distrust the taxis in Manila and they would rather use the app "Grab" for personal transportation because you know the exact price beforehand so you can never get ripped off. Also, you can take a picture of the plate number of any taxi that tries to rip you off and report them to the authorities

[@AbroadInThailand]

I'm only taking Grab from here on out!

[@kayak0000]

Agree. Don't take the taxis. They'll bleed you dry. 😅 not just in the philippines, but in other countries as well (cough vietnam).😅

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

❤❤❤

[@AbroadInThailand]

👍👍

[@jayyjay8082]

Welcome to the islands, Sir. Come and explore these places: 1. Ortigas Center 2. Eastwood City 3. SM Mall of Asia 4. ASEANA City 5. McKinley Hill and Venice Grand Canal Mall 6. Makati Rockwell District 7. New Port City 8. Greenhills District 9. Okada 10. Makati Ayala 11. Old Spanish Quarter Intramuros ...then you MUST explore the cool fantastic islands of Boracay and Siargao !!! Enjoy Sir !!! ❤️⛱️

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks glad to be in Palawan! 🏝️

[@jadezworld4826]

No, we have subway and its actually on going. will be operational in 2 years

[@AbroadInThailand]

Okay, keep waiting...

[@PPOPHangouts-sx4zq]

our metrosubway is currently underway and will be operational by 2029.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Long time in the making?

[@juliuskevincura3570]

Philippine malls have everything inside. You can just get inside one next time, and you will find places to eat.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Yes you are correct. I was exploring the Ayala Mall in Cebu IT Park today. Very nice! Full video coming soon...

[@jasoncasimiro5397]

Mabuhay keep exploring❤❤❤

[@AbroadInThailand]

Greetings from El Nido!

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Subway train is under construction

[@AbroadInThailand]

Okay

[@marcjilhaney7327]

Also try to visit BGC, Taguig City!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Maybe I will when back in Manila

[@Going_random]

Tip. Filipinos loved to be praised. God luck to you and your channel.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Understood, thanks!

[@kevingomez1330]

Bro the malls in the Philippines has alot food restaurants inside even churches so if you see a mall thats where you are getting all your stuff

[@AbroadInThailand]

I do my best to avoid the malls but thanks for the tip.

[@minim6981]

@@AbroadInThailand Greenbelt is a nice "mall" because it doesn't feel like a mall. It feels like a park with restaurants and stores surrounding it. And there's a nice Filipino history museum there too.

[@EdVanWest]

Sorry rhat you got scammed by a taxi. The area with lots of dining options were inside the mall. Grorieta greenbelt areas. Its good to check the maps or ask the locals ❤

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for the advice. I couldn't easily look at Google Maps while recording this video. Exploring the Makati area with no plans.

[@MarkSantos3729]

Got the... just gonna past through and scout this country so I can renew my tourist visa back to Thailand vibes.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Not really - I'm specifically visiting The Philippines for a digital nomad conference. Prior to this I was in Vietnam for a few weeks. Returning to Thailand next week!

[@axizcorp]

Almost everyone in Metro Manila don't need to wifi because almost everyone have their own internet phone connection. Get a sim next time.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Good to know! That must explain why I saw people working on their laptops in Starbucks with no wifi 🤦‍♂️

[@edwinwong5517]

You.re right about Filipinos are friendly and helpful as well. You should have asked for directions and places to eat.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Agreed and I did

[@EmmettAsinas]

Makati is the financial district. It's for working people. Traffic is terrible and the air is polluted. Nothing but a concrete jungle. Better to hang-out along Manila bay. Good place to stay is the Conrad Hotel which is right beside the SM MOA or Mall of Asia. It's also close to the newer hotel/casino's like Solaire, City of Dreams and Okada Manila. Forget about those cheap hostels. You get what you pay for.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Good to know thanks for sharing!

[@harleyvassili]

Don't avoid the malls in the Philippines. We are mall cultured people and we love malls so whenever you cannot find what you are looking for outside the streets you can probably find those in the mall. Even Filipino foods are found inside the malls just look for it in food courts.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Good to know thanks for sharing! Most Americans are also obsessed with malls but I certainly am not.

[@rogiedaet1]

this guy thinks he is the only one entitled to his impression, well our first impression of you as a vlogger sucks. your tone sounds very negative and seems like you have a prejudice about everything given you dont have much to offer yourself. dont feel so entitled you are not brad pit.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for your comment

[@iamrenzramientos]

We can afford subways lol! They are ongoing and lots of constructions! Unlike Thailand, they are only depending tourists to sustain their economy..lol!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for sharing

[@AbroadInThailand]

That's encouraging

[@manuelabello2033]

Mike, you literally passed by a Jollibee at 9:52 lol while you were busy vlogging

[@AbroadInThailand]

Haha I didn't even notice while recording the video until you mentioned it

[@GinoongBlue]

i cant believe people would actually hire you to be a speaker, with your outlook in life? judging a city dangerous when you haven't live there and with you poor choices in life? going to jollibee and ordering a budget burger when jollibee is famous for their fried chicken? common

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for offering your opinion but I honestly don't care what you think

[@GinoongBlue]

filipinos are lucky you dont live here, youre not very inspiring lol

[@user-zj2gq9qd4k]

This guy will speak about how to be negative in life...Or how to be ignorant without trying.

[@rodneyd9921]

You are ridiculous. You shouldn’t do vlog like a clueless moron. Stop comparing Philippines with fucked up Thailand. You are so ignorant and annoying

[@arvinlumbris4447]

Well you gotta understand this guy is on a budget trip so what can you expect on his channel 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@minim6981]

there are a ton of restaurants in Makati, but you were walking down the wrong streets. And a lot of the restaurants are in the malls. Tons of options. BGC is a lot better than Makati though. It's much more walkable

[@AbroadInThailand]

Maybe you should come walk around with me next time so you can show me all the best spots haha

[@christophervillanueva8288]

We filipinos are friendly don't mess with us we are crazy.Be careful with your words!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Okay I would hate to offend you in any way

[@francisthegreat4064]

​​@@AbroadInThailandDon't be disrespectful in everything you say. Or else you might want to go back to Thailand.

[@AbroadInThailand]

@@francisthegreat4064 I honestly have no clue what you're talking about. Are we watching the same video? 🤔

[@francisthegreat4064]

@@AbroadInThailand in your vlog during your first day here in the Philippines you called Manila a dangerous place to be.

[@florenciocaintic4732]

Hello 👋

[@AbroadInThailand]

Hello 👋

[@ulanatliwanagocsar9809]

You should have reported the taxi driver to the authorities.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Yeah maybe so but I didn't

[@marikitliwayway6703]

there are a lot of coworking spaces in Makati with excellent internet bandwidth. please make it a habit to research and that should have come as a common sense if you've been blogging for some time.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for sharing. I did notice a lot of co-working spaces in Makati but didn't visit any of them yet.

[@AbroadInThailand]

A Starbucks without wifi access is virtually unheard of in most places. Just saying.

[@darthvader-rr27888]

another expat from Thailand looking for negative review!! I'm counting how many times he gonna mention Bangkok Thailand.

[@AbroadInThailand]

I only managed to mention Bangkok a total of twice in this video.

[@francisthegreat4064]

@@AbroadInThailand I think Thailand is your second home. I also think that you are already fluent in Thai. Have you considered going back to Thailand instead?

[@jakecruz6321]

We are westernized country because we are colonized by americans...subway projects in manila is on going🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@AbroadInThailand]

Understood and sorry about that

[@DANventures514]

Tips when pronouncing Filipino words/names of places: The stress of the pronunciation is MOSTLY on the 2nd syllable. EX: mah-KAH-tee (The City of Makati, one of the 17 cities/municipality of Metro Manila) not MAH-kah-tee. While makati (mah-kah-TEE) means itchy.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for pointing this out! I did make note of the mispronunciation in the beginning of this video.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

These Jeepneys will not be allowed to ply in the coming weeks. They'll be history. 😊

[@bryantpark88]

Sorry to say this but it's so frustrating watching your vlog especially seeing you just go past places where you could have easily found so many options of what you were looking for haha. Just like all other cities/places, there are not so good and better options. You just happened to pick the least popular or desirable ones out of sheer ignorance. A few simple google searches before coming could've made your experience a lot better. I already expected it the moment you arrived. Firstly, you will not enjoy Manila if you come with a pre-conceived impression of the city plus a seeming lack of common sense. A lot have changed over the years and most of the information you got are old and dated. So just save yourself the trouble and just book the earliest ticket out of Manila or the Philippines for that matter. Safe travels :)

[@AbroadInThailand]

I seriously considered rescheduling my flight back to Thailand on the first day but luckily I didn't. Currently enjoying El Nido for the next 5 days! 👍

[@smigel5811]

Maakaaatiii ang PWET MO ❤❤❤❤

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thank for your comment

[@arvinlumbris4447]

Meaning your ass are itchy😅😅😅

[@user-zj2gq9qd4k]

This guy will win the Darwin Award soon. oo, mauuna siya ma-teggy.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Wow you're rude

[@Triple_T_]

Tim hortons lol

[@AbroadInThailand]

Go Canada! 😂

[@arthurreyes6695]

This is what you will receive action from the netizen, research research research before going to the Philippines or any other countries as a vlogger🤔 or else you will be into otso otso as if you promoting your channel.

[@AbroadInThailand]

I created this video to explore the Makati area without any plans on where to go and couldn't easily check maps while recording at the same time. I could have asked more of the locals for recommendations.

[@BoRZ886]

​@@AbroadInThailand Then stop complaining about everything like u didnt have options. U'r very pessimistic.

[@RVboyjunior]

You talk as if the Philippines owe you your convenience. First off, you need to plan and research ahead. Get the hell out!

[@ronnienestor]

Maybe he is not aware that Thailand has a BAD reputation. So many whores and lady boys. The vlogger loves them.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for your comment

[@axizcorp]

Which part of Pasay are you staying. Be careful around Pasay, lots of shady area there. The only place safe there is within the commercial areas.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Manila is probably safer than the place you're at. 😊

[@DANventures514]

And please be careful of the words you describe the place. Yes, it's an honest observation but just keep that to yourself. The locals and the authority knows it. You might be a subject for Persona Non Grata if you caught the attention of the authority for describing the place negatively. A female Hollywood celebrity was already given that sanction for describing the city as filthy and lots of pests.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Wow pretty harsh! I will be careful not to offend anyone and hold my tongue 😛

[@AbroadInThailand]

Don't get so hung up on the negatives. I mention a lot of positives in this video as well!

[@manuelabello2033]

@@AbroadInThailand nah..wtf nobody's gonna lynch you Mike lmao

[@manuelabello2033]

@@AbroadInThailand you doin fine

[@archiecamilon4102]

Puro negative yan sa pinas.Puro dangerous ang nasa bunganga nyan.

[@bromartyt7143]

Sorry i dont ike your vlog a.you are so judgemental about the,Manila...

[@AbroadInThailand]

Sorry to hear that. No one is forcing you to watch my videos 😉

[@dennisulysses2310]

Badly written free ebook, hahaha.

[@AbroadInThailand]

You can blame ChatGPT for that 😜

[@Jonas_Santos20]

new sub here. welcome to out third world country :)

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for subscribing! Stay tuned for upcoming videos from The Philippines!

[@Jonas_Santos20]

@@AbroadInThailand yw and ty too :)

[@HF-ft8ln]

It's pronounced MOO KAA TEEE. it's a very dangerous place, more dangerous than Mogadishu in Somalia. please never go outside after 7pm unless you wanna go back to Thailand in a body bag. also manila has no good restaurants except for Jolibee if you like 3rd rate fake cheeseburgers. I think you should go back to Thailand, the best country in the world after America. you don't need to come to the Philippines, don't waste time!

[@AbroadInThailand]

Thanks for your comment

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

That taxi driver who scammed you might have put you into a tailspin. You're the worst vlogger I've encountered so far who featured Manila. Booking a place that's CLOSED?

[@AbroadInThailand]

I didn't book a place that was closed.

[@dennisulysses2310]

And trashing the foods of Jolibbee with your cheap budget. And then asking watchers to subscribe? A typical woke like your leader.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Not trashing Jollibee but it's worse than McDonalds which is awful! 🤮

[@AbroadInThailand]

Biden is an idiot!

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

I don't think it's fair to buy a cheap burger without cheese and make a conclusion that the place sucks. Jolibee offers other delicious meals. 😊

[@AbroadInThailand]

@@JoeyZee-vs4kr I will have to try a different meal next time..

[@dondennis1814]

Hello Mike, try jollibee Champ Hamburger😢.

[@filipinocaress-xi5pq]

Judging that Manila as unsafe and dangerous, sorry am not subscribing.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Am I wrong? 🤔

[@filipinocaress-xi5pq]

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[@manuelabello2033]

@@AbroadInThailand your Filipino driver literally said the same thing and warned you..but he was referring to Pasay I believe.

[@ReishaJana]

​@@AbroadInThailandYes! coming from a country where walking zoombies, mass shooting everywhere, mall looting, unprovoked hate crime is so common, I can say that the Philippines is much safer than where you came from. Also, there are more than 10 CBD's in the whole Metro Manila right now, the rest is still under contruction, they are much nicer and much more developed than old Makati CBD which was construcred in the 1960s, Do your research, judging by the way you talked, it seems that you are a lazy wannabe vlogger, you will not gain subscribers here by your entitlement attitude, better leave now, hoping that you will not delete the comments here just like we are not filtering your nonsense opinions😂 just stick to Thailand, we hope you will not come back again

[@pauliejojo8241]

Sorry but please not associate the Philipines with Thailand anymore as that is not so interesting and very annoying . Forgot Thailand if you are in the Philippines

[@AbroadInThailand]

With all due respect, this is my vlog, not yours. Start your own KZbin channel and you can do whatever you want!

[@francisthegreat4064]

There's nothing we can do about this guy. He is so annoying.

[@arvinlumbris4447]

Click bait😅😅😅

[@arvinlumbris4447]

Maybe you are popular in the West😅😅hey guys there's a superstar here in the Philippines role him a red carpet 😂😂😂 oh pls . donate some money so he can get a nice meal or coffee.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Excuse me. What the hell are you talking about?

[@ryn-cx3kw]

Bohring! Blogger

[@AbroadInThailand]

That's your opinion

[@Telfund38154172]

Metro Manila has 3 lines of LRT?MRT plus its building the first full underground Subway also more LRT lines and a High Speed rail system. Soon it will pass Thailand in GDP not to mention currently the Philippines has the highest growth in ASEAN at the moment. There is other business districts in Metro Manila like Ortigas Center, BGC Araneta City and FilInvest City.....