First impressions of MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES (this country confused me:)

~I am traveling solo to the Philippines ~
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Vlog #107 | Manila, The Philippines | Country #31
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[@familyontherun]

Mabuhay Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤❤❤

[@jcl4107]

Mabuhay and welcome to the 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@semi5alpha]

Be careful lady.. You should have a trusted friend.

[@jokowi3132]

hi.........malaysia truly malingsia

[@rv_PH]

Awww…this was too short =D But you made the most of your time (ie limited days) and that makes us happy, too. if you loved Jolibee for its food and price, be sure to pencil-in a trip to Mang Inasal in the Metro (bring your Filipino friend, too, should he be available by then). Needless to say, you've only scratched the surface of Filipino cuisine. Also, if BGC "confused" you because of the many American and European shops, make sure you and the Family (on the Run) check out historic Intramuros in the capital city of Manila. Would be interested to see what you guys think of the experience there. Not as easily walkable as the planned BGC area but adjacent to the Manila City Hall across Intramuros is the Mehan Garden established by the Spaniards. To complete the triangulation of interesting places in the City of Manila is the world's oldest Chinatown in Binondo across the Pasig River. Hope you and the family can accommodate a trip back to the Philippines (but avoid coming here during the western summer months because it would be the wet season here). Would love to visit the historic city of Prague someday, too. Hope your flight back was comfortable. Cheers, and a belated welcome to the Philippines ü

[@feg466]

Ma'am, you just "scratched the tip of the iceberg" of the Philippines🇵🇭.....😎😊😏

[@lindacinnamond2723]

AMAZING COUNTRY!!! 🇵🇭.I worked with Filipino-American Nurses many years!! Best Nurses in the universe!! ⚕️🌎. I learned plenty from my associates, it's culture, food, family, etc Indeed, extremely interested country!! Planning someday to travel to the Philippines. 🏵️🤗

[@familyontherun]

True! They are so caring and kind ❤️

[@getfrank25]

travel to mindanao and visayas part of the philippines. manila was so crowded

[@JW-zd5ry]

I'm a Filipino nurse who has worked for two decades in the US. I recommend you visit Visayan, especially Cebu. Manila is too noisy, but it depends on what type of traveling you want to experience. The Best beach is outside Manila. Good luck!

[@ulyssesparado2743]

Welcome to our tropical Philippines! enjoy our simplicity, friendliness, hospitality and the pearl of the Orient!

[@francisclemente3855]

Enjoy mam and stay safe in your travels. We Filipinos love foreigners who love our country.

[@ramonlacausa]

Agree! We love foreigners!

[@rebeccaferry6830]

Welcome to our humble country ,hope you enjoy your short stay there ,greetings from Hong Kong...stay safe always...

[@junmaleek265]

Welcome 🇵🇭♥️ hope you enjoy. Stay alert as always

[@fernandojusay1044]

Explore your world in the PHILLIPINES YOUNG LADY , WISH YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HERE IN OUR PARADISE PHILIPPINES, ENJOY YOUR SHORT VISITS EVERYWHERE IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!! GOOD LUCK IN YOUR JOURNEY !!!

[@dancampana6757]

Welcome to the Philippines!!.... this is the best place to grow your channel... hope you get your family to come visit the islands... watching from Tagaytay City

[@arnelsanjuan2310]

WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES, ENJOY AND EXPLORE

[@evaristods8747]

First time watching this. The lady is a no-nonsense vlogger. She gives you everything she comes across as she sees it in our country. She's very likable, very entertaining & super friendly.

[@laureanobartolome3225]

❤

[@elkalabaw7665]

nabilog na naman ng puti ang ulo ninyo. when are you gonna stop falling for this pinoy viewership generating ploy?

[@jessiejunio3046]

​@@romeosarmiento6333 tama ka po Sir..we just thankfull for them dapat dahil kung di dahil sa knila.. Di tayo makilla sa mundo ano ba tayo... Ano ba ang Pilipinas.. Pinopromote po natin ang tourism.. Kya tama po kayo Sir ok lng po yan..

[@pamelareyeshizon6743]

Narcissistic 😂

[@federicobayna7638]

Thank you very much for exposing the Philippines in your vlog. The PI is a beautiful counntry and Filipinos are hospitable.

[@TDLTDL100]

If you want to see a mall that has more of the local products, go to malls like SM (Megamall, Mall of Asia,etc), Robinson's, Ayala. They still have western stores there, though - Zara, Mark's and Spencer, etc. Plus other Asian stores and Restos - Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese. *Come to think of it, Manila (or Metro Manila - w/c is composed of many cities like Manila, Makati, Quezon City, Taguig where BGC is, Alabang...) is 'pan-global'.* There are popular restos in the city that serve cuisine from continents/regions other than Asia, North America and Europe such as South America, Africa, Mediterranean.

[@ramonlacausa]

Welcome to our beloved Philippines 🇵🇭! Fil-Am watching here in L.A. 🙏

[@alexflor1977]

Thank you so much mam for liking the vibes of Manila most especially BGC and hope to see your next vlog with your family when you come back again..We warmly welcome you in our humble country..Mabuhay!.. 🙂👍

[@randomchild8517]

Welcome to the philippines and im hoping that u come back again here once more with ur loving family.and tnx for ur liking the philippines.God bless u always with ur family.

[@marartper9770]

Welcome to the Philippines,thanks for coming,hope you enjoy & relax the beauty of nature of the phil.island,keep safe always where ever you go

[@jojocdublin]

Thank you so much for promoting our country, THE PHILIPPINES. May the Lord bless you and your family.

[@joshguzma9234]

Welcome here. Enjoy and explore.👍🇵🇭

[@litocadiz3985]

Wow thank you for visiting the beautiful country of the Philippines I hope you have a good time there❤

[@josefinacordero6112]

Welcome to the Phils. Be safe as you are traveling alone. Keep your belongings also safely.

[@allanjohnsalgado2119]

Becareful Philippines is pretty addictive to vloggers and youtubers, they keep coming back and even living inside Philippines

[@danilosantos651]

You should definitely have to comeback our country have so much more to offer explore our beaches outside Manila there you will truly feel the philippine

[@pinoyislander4400]

Hi ma'am welcome to the Philippines. BGC looks like cities in the States, bec this country was a former colony of the US., Before US were under Spain for 333 years. So dont be surprised our language is mixed with english and spanish words. So enjoy ur 5 days stay in our humble Philippines.🇵🇭

[@purificacionwinter282]

We support people who visit and stay in the Philippines. Good luck and stay safe.

[@maricefvasallo4752]

Welcome to the Phils!!!, Im sure you're going to be fine here and safe, lot's of things and sights to visit, but yeah, it is really summer here so enjoy the heat!!! Drink lots of water.

[@ronniebbyvhammondb4656]

Thanks for visiting the Philippines especially by yourself young Lady. For sure their is no problem communicating with our fellow kababayans the Filipinos because most of us speaks english. Also i recommend you to explore not only Manila which is part of Luzon but also the other 2 of our Islands the Visayas and Mindanao. Hopefully you'll enjoy your stay and be safe always.

[@JanVergelYOLO]

Watching your video walking with all the Filipinos, you blend in with the crowd. You're like a Filipina Mestiza. Filipina with Spanish blood. 😊 Beautiful.

[@germangarcia8298]

Thanks for visiting THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭..very nice videos 😊😊

[@Mickeyyy0909]

Welcome to the Philippines. Yes you should definitely come back with the whole family. There’s sooooo much to see and to explore in the Philippines. Enjoy!

[@fidelpalus9935]

Try also to speak or learn tagalog

[@fidelpalus9935]

Try also to speak or learn tagalog

[@graciechavez5736]

We're so glad you enjoyed your short stay here in manila. Hopefully you along with the family will have plenty of time to travel some of the beautiful places in the provinces when you come back soon. We guarantee you'll gonna love and be amazed by the sheer beauty of our nature!

[@godofredoeding8399]

We are fascinated with your down-to-earth, very honest-to-goodness comments-reactions on your 1st time experience in Manila. Enjoy and have fun. Hope to see your family in your next visit, God-willing. Mabuhay! New subscriber here from down south.

[@renealcid6708]

If you take your family with you when you come back, going outside of Manila is the best way to go! We have stunning provincial landscapes and jaw-dropping beaches. And as an added bonus, it is so much cheaper and the people outside of Manila are so much more friendlier! Just don’t expect modern high-end establishments like Makati and BGC but modest and humble surroundings that makes the Philippine countryside so beautiful. Thank you for visiting our country. Hope you enjoyed your stay.

[@ramonlacausa]

Agree

[@jokowi3132]

malaysia truly malingsia

[@familyontherun]

Will return with the family for sure, thank you!!

[@alannavx]

I like that term. Jaw-dropping beaches. That is very true. More so the non-touristy ones. There are dozens more around the country, many of which remain nearly uncharted and untraveled.

[@cuangao1]

The reason why there's a military cemetery in bgc is because bgc is a military camp... Before it was called Boniface global city, the area was called fort Bonifacio where the Philippines marines were housed... Now of course the marines are moved somewhere else...

[@normaacey3513]

When you got to Manila American Cemetery, I felt so solemn when I saw those lines of crosses of American heroes in the Philippines and the American flag stands side by side with the Philippines flag, it made me cry. We love America!!!!

[@IamRobinBanks]

Salamat day...from a US marine. Babalik din ako dyan someday soon. Mahal ko kase ang pinas🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@maggieeugenio9848]

Thank you Family on the Run for taking us around the new cities of Manila. Never been there yet in my life! And by watching it I'm so proud that we are a developing country which is more appropriate rather than a third world country.❤

[@r2dpfho]

New Subsriber here from the Philippines. Hope you have a great time exploring our beautiful country and specially our countrymen.

[@nnrlopez8479]

Welcome to the land of friendship people 🇵🇭⭐⭐⭐🤠

[@MisteRey666]

What

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

Watching here in Long Beach, CA. I’m glad to see you with all the amazing reaction from you being in Manila. I’m from Manila and very eager to be back there and visit my family and see all the new places which I’ve seen in several KZbin channels. There are lots of other places that will surprise you even more. I’ll be watching out for you and family in the Philippines. FYI in BGC there are 7 malls. The biggest IKEA is in Manila next to the Mall of Asia.

[@familyontherun]

Hello to Long Beach, we used to live in Redondo🙌 Thank you for being here ❤️

[@tinanugget5419]

It's Summer time now in the Philippines that's why it's hot.. Enjoy our country.. Mabuhay Philippines wooohoooo gogogo 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭😍❤️❤️❤️

[@rodrigoestillore331]

Go to the Philippines and enjoy the hospitality of the Pilipinos When you are in our country you are very much respected Welcome

[@erikmichael3493]

Have fun and enjoy your stay in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Always want to hear people's perspective of the Philippines 😊.

[@pedrollagas594]

I love your impression of Manila. Manila is the old City in Metro Manila. I suggest the following; Makati City, East Wood Global City, Grand Canal in Global City, MOA in Pasay City and the Ortigas. Enjoy your tour in the Philippines.

[@gabrielvicente6027]

I just subscribed in your channel and really glad that your experience and first impression of Manila is all positive. Watching you here in San Diego, where we live and work. Thanks for sharing your adventure in Makati area, to see a church in a mall, laughing when you say "pray " to spend your hard earned money. Have a nice flight back, be safe and God bless

[@familyontherun]

Thank you for watching, I so appreciate your comment ❤️ God Bless

[@joey168funadventures5]

BGC is a smart city and it was newly constructed city in the 90s. Majority of the shops are from western brand. If you really want to experience the heart of Manila you can visit again and roam around the Manila city hall area and surroundings from Quiapo to Binondo. Lots of local shops to buy souvenirs!

[@robmanuel6793]

Yeah if you want to be pick pocketed or held up!😂

[@fccmbc87]

Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy, your doing great and your videos are clear so keep it up and have fun.

[@athenstar10]

BGC(Bonifacio Global City) was called initially nicknamed "The Fort" , before that it's named Fort Bonifacio, then before that was Fort Mackinley when US acquired the land. It was formerly part of the Philippine Army Headquarters, so it totally makes sense that there's American cemetery in that area.

[@thwb4661]

It still is, since its adjacent to Philippine Army HQ. It’s normal seeing army trucks and tanks driving along Lawton Avenue in BGC.

[@enricocontrerasaraneta7290]

Welcome to MANILA...

[@edgardogigante7567]

BGC is formerly Fort McKinley which was US Military Base, named after President William McKinley the 25th President of the United States and the 3rd US President that was assassinated. Thank you for showcasing our country. watching you from Arizona.

[@thwb4661]

It’s more known as “Fort Bonifacio” though hence the nickname BGC, in fact Fort Bonifacio is still a functioning military base, serving as one of the Philippine Army’s headquarters, down south the commercialized area of Fort Bonifacio.

[@virgiliogallardo7195]

Mabuhay welcome to the Philippines hopefully you enjoy your short stay

[@rolandoisaac9216]

Welcome to phils. Enjoy staying stay safe god bless

[@burningheart1224]

You have to comeback.... You have to explore the best beaches in the world El Nido, Coron, Boracay. Bring your family...so that you will experience the hospitality of the Filipino. Its a must. 😁

[@francielagonera7598]

The true Filipino vibes can be found outside the cities. Visit the northern or the southern part of the Philippines. The most authentic experience is there. Thank you for demonstrating the beauty of this country through your vlog. ❤

[@chefwang276]

You’re adorable vlogger. Hope you come back and explore the beautiful islands of the Philippines❤

[@napsayson5455]

Welcome to the Philippines..mabuhay enjoy n god bless.watching from Riyadh

[@athenstar10]

If you're looking for something local, you have to go to the department stores of the mall or ask the concierge or the guards where ou could find the "Filipiniana section" or you could simply check the grocery. If you want hardcore local items, you should go to famous markets like Quiapo😉

[@jimmynoynay8667]

Enjoy your stay Ma'am in the Philippines and more power to you.

[@alpinelagaya2623]

perfect timing to visit the islands. you will be blown away

[@marcelitocastro1110]

Thank you young lady for visiting our country 🙏 ❤️

[@jojibaranggan3522]

I enjoyed the Jollibee thing...yehey...thank you for appreciating it

[@vidgood8682]

after seeing all these videos, man i really really wanna go there!

[@pauliejojo8241]

Go to the SMAura church at the roof top and you will see the 360 deg view of nearby cities and the province of Rizal along with the mountain range of Sierra Madre as a background on it.

[@ksafan838]

Enjoy more of the Philippines when you come back. You have to see our stunning tropical hideaways like Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Siargao, and more.

[@BartLanguido]

welcome to the Philippines. Its more fun in the Paradise Islands of the Philippines. You should have time to visit many of the world's best islands in the Philippines and be AWED.

[@ronslabs6531]

Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy traveling here the beautiful beaches...

[@gracielalibo-on1789]

Welcome Ma'am to the Phil. Stay safe and enjoy your stay.

[@jovyberzuela6303]

Welcome to the Philippines! 💖 Since you are in Manila.. Try to visit Venice Grand Canal Mckinley and Sm Mall of Asia. If you're planning to go to the beach, visit the Boracay, El Nido Palawan and Bohol.. Keep Safe and God Bless🤗

[@familyontherun]

Thank you for the tips ❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@wavemaker2077]

Summer just officially started in the Philippines. The weather was a little cooler just 2 weeks ago. You already know what to expect in summer time. Looking forward to your return trip to the Philippines with your family.

[@theobserver2376]

You are very welcome here in Philippines enjoy and be safe,,your are so beautiful and happy people so ihope you make a lot of video to share the beauty place of our country

[@marc-colinsbernabe1242]

Philippines is a multi culture,. If you want a city life, its easy to find a way around manila,. But when you want to expirience a paradise, you should difinitely go south like boracay or palawan

[@cordapio7478]

Welcome to the Philippines-the KZbin blogger’s paradise. The country is the number one social media users in the whole world. Just be nice to Filipinos and their country, and your channel will definitely grow faster. Filipinos speaks and understand English that’s why it’s not that hard to mingle to local people. If you’re a foreigner/blogger and you want to have tons of subscribers live in the Philippines-Filipinos love foreigners. Enjoy your stay in Manila ma’am and next time you visit, bring the whole family and experience the culture and world class beaches outside of Manila. The country is composed of more than 7,000 island. Stay safe and God bless you and your family🙏👍It’s more fun in the Philippines🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@ericmijares8835]

Hope ypu'll.continue to enjoy your stay in the Philippines

[@thishandleisavailable2023]

I have a feeling you will be back in the Philippines with your family in no time lol. Enjoy!

[@teresitapagsolingan157]

Ya welcome to philippines and explore manila and go to different places in BGC ana Makati,and explre also luneta,and intramuros, and go to province likevisayas and palalawan explore beach like elnido the most beautiful beach in the world.

[@Arnel_A67]

can't wait for you to come back with the family ❤

[@amelielarte5661]

Mabuhay! Welcome to the Philippines 😍

[@JanVergelYOLO]

I'm Filipino🇵🇭 but I've never been to BGC (Bonifacio Global City) 😅🥹 Thanks for the tour. Watching here all the way in the 🇬🇧

[@Cdcd4444]

That part of Manila has become the start of a sprawl of modern places. Every year, hectares of land of old structures around that area are converted to look western. Can’t wait for the train system to finish building

[@ايده-ذ3س]

Hello welcome to the Philippines enjoy explore GBC and Makati so beautiful place and view and enjoy food trip in joliebe and enjoy explore cemetery and market market pilipino friendly god bless stay safe thanks for sharing my country Philippines

[@samgyupsal6699]

yeah joliebugs if you like dried up chewy terrible chicken macdo much better product

[@enricolegados8386]

Hello madam, expecting your return with your families, explore other places outside manila more interesting on your part. God bless you.

[@andrew3036]

Enjoy roaming around in Manila and throughout the Philippines, welcome to the Phippines.

[@padofwtv]

Thank you for visiting our country the Philippines. Next time you visit manila you need to see also Mall of Asia.

[@peterlucero7652]

Yeah, go by with your family and also visit the various islands with amazing beaches.

[@chessmaster9842]

Welcome to the beautiful country, the Philippines 🇵🇭 ♥️.

[@akhadmea.2937]

You were the 1st vlogger i think that went to the cemetery 😅 Enjoy !!!

[@airisakura5447]

mabuhay experience rhe sights and sounds of the philippines try filipino dishes snacks malls beaches resorts enjoy

[@Lans888]

We look forward to seeing u again soon. Thnx for gracing us with ur presence.

[@whelaberion1293]

Hellow welcome here in the philippines enoyyyy,,,,

[@SheeshSad]

Go to the Beach 🏖️🏖️ we have beautiful Beaches

[@oreooscar2377]

Happy to watch youre channel..and love to hear how u appreciate the inner beauty of Philippines..my dear own country.. Count me in..

[@rolandojrbriones3079]

Welcome🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️. Philippines is the most preferred place to live as their 2nd home.

[@gawainedelosreyes8937]

Cool! You had it unfiltered. Do come back with your family and find out more of the country. You'll enjoy more. Wish you safe travels. 😊

[@carlsz1736]

Welcome back Family on The Run, even if only Lenka. Looks like Jason, Alex & Mia missed out 😀👍

[@familyontherun]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤ we missed you all❤

[@juniorjunior9118]

We want all the foreign tourist to become safe here in the Philippines and just be cautious and careful everytime you go around Manila.

[@herchickenlegs4]

Enjoy your stay in the Philippines... Mabuhay xxxx

[@ajjacela6718]

Next time you're in manila.. Dont hesitate to ask.. Everyone can understand english.. You can ask the people around you, the security guard , the saleslady , the waiters and even the people around you ..They can help you where to go , and the best place to go, to eat and find the best thing😍

[@gecko1131]

Manila is a region that consisted of 16 Major Cities. Like Mandaluyong, Pasig, Taguig, Makati, Quezon City and The City of Manila etc. The City of Manila is in Manila. The City of Manila is the Central Capital. Manila is also Called Metro Manila or National Capital Region (NCR). Quezon City is the former Capital.

[@niaadr9365]

Metro Manila consist of Manila, Quezon city,, Makati city, etc etc. This Manila is not a region rather the NCTt

[@niaadr9365]

Metro Manila or NCR is more of a region Manila city is apart of this region . thus Manila n Metro Manila is totally different

[@rodolfosoloria5730]

Correct,Manila is a region,formerly a province mid 1700s to1901,then became Rizal province 1901 to 1974 and finally 1975 to present a Metropolis called Metro Manila simply called Manila worldwide.MNL code in the aviation industry and some big establishment and landmarks named associated with the word Manila like Grand Hyatt Manila,Shangrila the Fort Manila,International School Manila,Manila Polo Club,Manila Peninsula,Dusit Thani Manila,Okada Manila,Manila Memorial Park,Manila International Airport now NAIA Manila American Cemetery and so many more associated with Manila.

[@ronnienestor]

Welcome to the Philippines…. Thank you for your visit.

[@Pnoydoc8]

Ahoj! When you're back in the CR; please visit the monument to Dr. Jose Rizal (our national hero) in Litomerice. He was a frequent visitor to your country when it was still part of the Austro-Hungarian empire to see his good friend Ferdinand Blumentritt. Apropos to your visit to the American War cemetery; there are 14 names of Czech nationals engraved at the National Shrine in Capas Tarlac. They were employees of the Bata shoe store in Manila prior to the outbreak of WW2. They volunteered to fight alongside Filipino & US troops and either died in Bataan or at the POW camp in Capas.

[@life_7705]

welcome to Philippines! gorgeous princess...

[@jakjak.8]

Welcome. Hoping to see your family in the Philippines too. 😘🇵🇭

[@janemariefuentes2988]

Local stores you can find them at market market near serendra Area

[@rmd743]

Welcome to our beloved Philippines 🇵🇭. Enjoy exploring our Cities, Islands, Foods, Culture and people. Don't be shy to ask for any assistance with the locals, sometimes with the broken english, they'll do their best to help you. Watching from San Francisco CA 🇺🇲 👍. -> 🫶🇵🇭

[@tomvillar7446]

Be smart and extra cautious. But in general, phils is generally safe for foreigners. Chillax and enjoy! 😇😎

[@jokowi3132]

malaysia truly malingsia

[@jokowi3132]

hi.........malaysia truly malingsia