I Never Expected To Come To The Philippines! My First Impressions Of Manila 🇵🇭

I Never Expected To Come To The Philippines! But here I am in the new year in a new country. I have heard so much about the Philippines, but it was always a dream to make it here. ✈️
Because of my Azerbaijanian passport, it is hard to get a visa to the Philippines compared to other countries I travel to frequently. I had to collect documents, go to the embassy, apply for the visa, wait for the visa for two weeks, and finally, I could pick up my passport with a valid visa. Finally, I am here and so excited to experience and explore the country in the next few weeks! 🇵🇭❤️
About Manila: Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a bustling and vibrant metropolis located on the western side of Luzon, the largest island in the archipelago. With a history dating back centuries, Manila has evolved into a dynamic city that blends the old with the new, offering diverse experiences for locals and visitors alike.
0:00 - My First Impression Of Makati Area;
3:43 - $1 Beef Pares In Manila;
12:55 - $0.89 Fresh Coconut in Manila;
18:55 - $50 Hotel in Manila;
30:34 - Hotel Roof Tour In Manila;
34:52 - $1.75 Filipino Breakfast In Manila;
46:52 - Tricycles Are A Fun Way To Experience Manila.
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Quit my corporate job in September 2021 to chase new destinations and document my life. I am following my passion for creating experience-driven travel videos with a human touch.
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[@Davud_Akh]

Do I have any subscribers from The Philippines? If you are here, let me know in the comments section below. Thank you for the support and love, as always ❤🙏🏽

[@DIABLOTCH]

Finally you're here! Welcome Davud! #LovePhilippines

[@ayush_yaduvanshi134]

Love from India ❤

[@rolandodejesus9404]

Yes. Rollee de Jesus

[@kimeedes9665]

Me! Since I wach you in Nepal or Bangladesh I don't know when. And syrian refugee in Lebanon.

[@jaceedee8372]

Welcome to the My beautiful country the Philippines....

[@mariamagdalenaestuya8924]

I thank all the vloggers promoting the Philippines. We Filipinos are quick to help with the subscription and views. It's a win-win relationship.

[@AdventuresThings]

Its a pretty amazing place to show.

[@rosefintaoatao]

It looks like a yummy food huh Enjoy your stay in our country bro

[@hassanabdan8318]

Good job bro

[@TyreeTheTraveler]

I’m coming next month to make videos too

[@TheBlackManInTheVillage]

I fell in love with the Philippines my very first visit. Been living here 2 years now..... welcome

[@user-xx2km7yn9s]

I love the Philippines, it is beautiful, the people are very friendly and hospitable.

[@janellagarcia08]

Thank u and you are always welcome to visit our country

[@SML966]

Thank u so much❤

[@dannyeulogio3959]

Great to have that impression to our country..THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@Liriqos]

First time to see a foreign vlogger diving straight into the most famous PARES. ❤🇵🇭

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@piligrinacumlat2806]

Oo nga eh nakakatuwa ..pares pa ang unang st.food na na encounter..😂...

[@chayandasgupta3804]

Hi Davud I am from India a senior citizen following your youtube for last few months. I like your behaviour and generosity towards other people. Keep it up may God bless you

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@maryninhonda2107]

I’m a Filipino stayed here in japan and it’s my first time to watch your vlog it’s interesting and your so nice welcome to my beloved country Philippines take care & enjoy… God bless

[@susancarrera8781]

I’m PILIPINA but living in US for the last 55 years already, Your blog popped up in my channel and I like your blog, hope you will enjoy every single tourist spot in the 3 big islands in the Philippines. Luzon, Visaya & Mindanao. Ingot or be careful. Take care, God bless.welcome to my country, Phil.🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇸🇽😷

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites]

Just left the Philippines and now in Seattle USA! Love Philippines so much, my wife is Filipina! We built our house there and now building our Beach Hotel there near Cagayan De Oro City! Have fun! The people are the friendliest in the world!

[@ultim8fangirl]

Are you hiring for your business? I want to apply. Thank you Sir

[@mylenemosquitevlog7815]

Wow!proud Filipina here thank you for coming into our beautiful country..

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites]

@@mylenemosquitevlog7815 I love the Philippines!!!!

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

GOOD DECISION!❤

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites]

@@marjunmarcelocristobal2678 THANKS!!!🙏

[@jlmapa]

Omg!!! My mom just asked me last time , why didn’t you come yet to the Philippines 😅 and now I’m excited to show this video to her!!! Mabuhay ❤ Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@soniarequiron1991]

welcome to the Philippines. MABUHAY ENJOY

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@oliverramirez459]

Thank you for visiting my home land Philippines, I’m pretty sure you gonna love it and the people are very hospitable, just get interact with the local. You take care. Watching from Chicago 🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@studiosingasg]

Davud! Your shots of the Philippines are absolutely breathtaking. You captured the beauty of the islands in a way that makes me want to book a flight right now!🇵🇭

[@anisulislam1]

so opposite of bangladesh. less chaotic and much more clean and organised. beautiful country.

[@piligrinacumlat2806]

Thank you..❤

[@SML966]

Thank you💙

[@overland9twenty44]

You'll fall in love with the Philippines. It's the people that makes it beautiful.

[@TenCo-by9pf]

And it's incredible natural beauty

[@user-ey5sf1bc7f]

Ok sir now u eat a pilipino food its a yummy u know😊

[@Moniskietv64]

Anyone in the Philippines speak English...They are good conversationalist in Queens Language...Filipinos are warm friendly people...Cant wait to go back home this February...Miss my country a lot...

[@russianprincess3673]

VERY UNTRUE STATEMENT MANY IN THE PHILIPPINES DONT SPEAK ENGLISH OUTSIDE ITS CITIES 💋

[@Moniskietv64]

@@russianprincess3673 what i said is true...they can communicate in English well in any point of Philippines...may foreigners attest to that...Everywhere and Anywhere they go in Philippines people can converse in English...

[@russianprincess3673]

@@Moniskietv64 UNTRUE WE VISITED THE PHILIPPINES IN 2019 MANY COULD NOT SPEAK ENGLISH. YULIYA ❤️

[@mariaisidraroseos9361]

Im watching him right now in a big screen thank you for having interest in our country to represent. I’m watching in Canada.

[@teresitaduran8870]

Davud, “kuya” is a Filipino way of a respectful way of addressing an older brother, while “ate” is for an older sister. But you can also use kuya or ate when addressing other people who you don’t know. Have a safe and pleasant exploration of our country.

[@user-xb3yw9tc6p]

Basic words: Kuya: Older Brother Ate: Older Sister Tatay: Father Nanay: Mother Po: Address to older people Salamat: Thank you

[@minafrias789]

Like u behave

[@undressbonifacio5929]

I didn't expect to see you vlogging here in our country, Davud. I've been watching your vlogs in Bangladesh and I enjoyed most of it. Suggestions of places to go, if you're still in Manila, go to BGC, Ayala Avenue, McKinley Hill for the modern Manila. If you want like historic place, go to Binondo Chinatown (it is the oldest Chinatown in the world) and Intramuros. If you want like the local experience, go to Tondo, Manila. It is considered a slum area but I've seen a lot of vlogs there and they have a street food stall that you can try. For the Islands, Go to Palawan (Elnido, Port Borton, Coron and Balabac), Siargao (It is famous for its surfing spots - lot of backpackers and tourist), Boracay (though it is very commercialized islands, but it is still one of the most beautiful beaches and well developed in the Philippines. It has a great night life too - very touristy.) Bohol, Moalboal Cebu, Siquijor (probably one of the most underrated islands in the Philippines), Camiguin (same with Siquijor, but this place have a lots of volcanoes than towns.) But if you want a less touristy, not yet explored and discovered islands and beaches, there's a lot of it in the Philippines to choose from, all you have to do is research about the place. I hope you a safe and happy journey, Davud! Welcome to the Philippines.

[@lucytizon5397]

Well said

[@belskie8859]

Present 😊watching here from 🇸🇦

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@merilyncabactulan1064]

Thank you for sharing for it to Davud our some places in the Philippines

[@ruthmanzanas9352]

Welcome to Philippines❤enjoy and have fun, we are friendly ,hospitable and have generous culture,you are safe with us,and God bless you in your travel around in our country 🙏👍❤

[@CornelioAcuna-st9ru]

Kakatuwa naman isa isa ng may dumadating ma vloger turist para bisitahin kung ano ba talaga hitsura ng mga pinanamalita nating pag babago sa pinas.agree naman sila na malins at maayos na ang mga tanawin 😊

[@chinthakasatharasinghe6026]

I am a Srilankan living in Palawan Philippines. I always watch ur videos. I am so greatful to you for what you have done to my country🇱🇰. I humbly request you to visit palawan. Its a privilage forme to meet a gentleman like you. Palawan is a nice place and there r so many nice places to visit.

[@wimalsithra5131]

What I have to say about him the same,

[@samanfernando3334]

🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 ❤

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@travelwithme0561]

Where in Palawan you lived?

[@worldofshivam7596]

Huge respect ❤ Love from India ❤

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[@marekoybetchay]

Hello davud I am surprised to see you in my Own country Philippines and How I respect you the way you get along with the locals and enjoying the beef pares oily and not very healthy street food but taste amazingly good,I am happy to watch you❤

[@viviansalazar153]

The very 1st yime i watch uour blog i become your subscriber welcome to our country 😊👍

[@salvacionm.gaffud2617]

Mabuhay sir🎉🎉🎉Welcome to Philippines 🇵🇭 God bless and safe vlogg.....Watching from Kuwait

[@glennsepulveda4856]

Finally we have you on our shores!..Welcome to the land of smiles, the bastion of world class hospitality..Mabuhay kuya Davud!..enjoy your stay and experience the Philippines ❤❤❤❤

[@joedreamer6619]

Hi Davud and welcome to the Philippines! Hope you will have a memorable and enjoyable stay. Our beautiful country is tagged as the "Pearl of the Orient". Experience the Arts and Culture of the Filipinos and feel why we are one among the best Tourist destinations in the world. God bless!

[@AmbotUno]

one of our best attitude is that even in time of disasters, were still smiling and laughing. we filipinos are one of a kind

[@victoriasanchez7587]

Sometimes you can say "salamat kuya or ate" to everyone as a sign of respect

[@greatexperience297]

Yes there is im one of them "From the Filipino Community "🇵🇭❤️ Enjoy your stay here and have Fun along the way , of course safe travel always🇵🇭 Welcome to Philippines 🇵🇭

[@pukuzkitaTv]

..WELCOME to the Philippines! MABUHAY!!! ....☝❤✌👍💪😁🇵🇭

[@marlynmarteja-cz6eq]

Wow Amazing im so proud of you that you are in Philippines 🇵🇭 hope you will be enjoying yourself 🎉Vacation in Philippines 🇵🇭 thank you sir ❤💖🙏

[@wengapety7528]

Welcome to Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️have fun !!!!

[@travelsnapshot]

The Philippines is a very nice country with friendly people for the most. If you get a chance try to visit Taal Volcano which is only about couple of hours from Manila.

[@TwoMadExplorers]

🇵🇭❤Welcome dude. Manila is so welcoming!

[@jhimsondona2799]

its nice to see foreigners featuring like the usual day in the Philippines, as i wach this vlog all i saw was a genuine vloging.. thanks for including Philippines as your choice destination. 😊 theres so many fascinating places but this guy really makes a genuine life of usual filipinos.

[@azeeoznola9098]

a new filipina 🇵🇭 subscriber here from Italy 🇮🇹.. what u ate is one of the famous food in in the Philippines 😊 enjoy and be safe!! 😊

[@lisa.hingco]

Hey Davud. Welcome to the Philippines.(Mabuhay!) I’m very surprised that you are in my country right now. Before I really wish that you will visit one day yeah wish come true. 🙏🏻 Enjoy and all the best. Regards from Lisa. 🇸🇬🇵🇭😊

[@williamlimyoco6736]

Welcome to the Philippines the country of beautiful people and amazing beaches everywhere in the country be careful wherever you go❤

[@user-vs2zw7bv9e]

Welcome to the Philippines! My daughter works in Abu Dhabi and she visited Azerbaijan last month. She stayed there for 2days. She was amazed, as well, with the beauty of your country.

[@merlitamalupa7835]

Hello sir I'm from Philippines but presently I'm watching here in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.Welcome to our country enjoy and have fun❤❤❤

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

I have been to Azerbaijan once and it was an amazing experience. Baku is a beautiful city with plenty of interesting architecture. Been to the country side as well and trekking to mud volcanoes. Unforgettable experience.

[@faustinofabro3408]

I’m a new subscriber watching from Honolulu Hawaii, thank you so much for visiting my mother land PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 APPRECIATE TO ADDING PHILIPPINES TO YOUR BLOG…… WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@rubyroque8227]

Thank you for exploring our country🇵🇭❤❤❤ Filipino people are friendly, nice and kind and can speak english from all walks of life even the ones who are not well educated👍

[@user-zn6ml4qo1g]

Thank you for visiting our beloved country the Philippines! Mabuhay!!!

[@Nightmare-gh1im]

Welcome to the Philippines!!!. You're here in our country!! What a surprise visit!! Thanks Sir Davud. Makati is center of business. I'm also worked here in Makati along chino roces ave. Have fun & enjoy. Also try to add on your list visiting Cebu city, Boracay, Bohol. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sunshinejenny123]

Welcome to our country, thank you for visiting the country.

[@pinang6008]

Just watch your video and thank you for filming our beloved country.Hope you had a great time.

[@user-zs5mc5qd8r]

I’m a new subscriber watching from Honolulu Hawaii USA and proud to be Filipino welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@user-rm1hp5mx5m]

Welcome in the Philippines! Thank you for visiting, enjoy your stay and take extra care💖

[@elizabethmidkiff9841]

Salam alaikum Davud . I am a Filipina, I live in America for a long time. I am so proud of you and sharing your videos of my native country . Thank you , I really enjoyed watching your vlogs .

[@eldagasataya8907]

Yes, new subee here.. I just enjoy people like you who come to our country exploring how beautiful our land is, our people, our culture and many more... Friendly filipinos are just around.. Say hi or hello, they would bounce back🎉🎉🎉

[@Mamala19]

Good job first day in the philippines and you have the heart to help already just be careful who you approach Godbless

[@jlmapa]

Hi kuya Davud 😆 filming with wide angle frame is great!!!! My mom is your number 1 fan lol and I’m the second ☺️ she’s so happy to finally see you here in the Philippines. We’re from San Fernando Pampanga, a province near Manila. Hope you enjoy your visit in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ButchoyOne]

It's time for the Philippines' adventures.

[@milamartin9147]

Yeah I am one of ur Filipino subscribers ,wow it's good to see you welcome to the Philippines ,have fun and enjoy ur visit here and exploration 😅 stay safe and have a pleasant stay ,goodluck to your KZbin channel.

[@maodee09]

Capturing a wide angle was a good idea in filming a video. Keep it up and enjoy your stay here in the Philippines 🇵🇭. ❤😊

[@angellove0726]

Welcome to my home country 🇵🇭 take care always. Sending love from Philippines/Nepali family ❤️

[@priyaniwirakoon6201]

Enjoy your stay in philippines. Love from srilanka 🇱🇰

[@explorer649]

Philipina women are sexy, SriLankan ones are too

[@normadiongoslab8503]

Good learn to explore the beauty of the Philippines and our culture!😮❤

[@coracama1039]

Yeah we’re here to support your chanel. Welcome to Philippines🤗thank you! & Godbless you always. Stay safe ❤️

[@pbbmsupporter]

You seen like a kind and soft spoken person. Thanks f5 or visiting and hope you enjoy your stay.

[@antonettesaavedra5329]

Thank you so much Davud for visiting our Country Phillipines Welcome Davud hope you enjoy exploring our humble country... I've been your subscriber since last year...and i am so glad that at last to came👏👏👏👏 Thank you Davud❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aliciaxenos7980]

Hi Pogi Davud Akhundzada ! MABUHAY ! 😅 Thanks for visiting my Motherland . I am actually live now in the US for almost 30 yrs. but so nice to know that many people are very honored to show our beautiful Country. Enjoy yourself. I am arriving there on May. I can’t waiiiitt. SALAMAT PO DAVID ! I JUst subscribed you. Mag iingat ka! 🙏💞💐💐

[@JulinaBlesrubio-bm3rv]

Love the way you talk soft spoken and clear pronounciation, youre welcome here in Philippines,stay safe

[@lydiamalate246]

Welcome to the Philippines and hope you will enjoy the ambiance of our country

[@richardnuevo]

In Makati you can visit several museums but the most popular is the ayala museum known for their collections of Philippine archeological gold prior to spanish colonization. You can also visit Ayala triangle, greenbelt, ayala circuit, ayala avenue was dubbed as the wall street of Manila

[@gene40luvumuch]

Filipino here ... Thanks for having a great video about my country ... Living in Ozamiz city ... Here ...

[@mylifeabroadofw5321]

You're so generous Sir Davud. How very kind of you. A very good start. God bless you more Sir

[@alexanderjwz2124]

Enjoy your stay, i visit Philippines already 5 times. Filipino's are happy people, be sure you take water with you cuz of the weather.

[@litoyvillagracia799]

Welcome to the Philippines David sir. I watched almost all ur vlogs.❤🙏🇵🇭

[@melynfale7008]

You are kind and very humble and real explorer .❤ Enjoy and stay blessed.

[@mohamedramsi7601]

Hi Davud stay healthy and happy enjoy your Philippine trip love you from srilanka 🇱🇰

[@behindthescene2121]

love ❤️ from India 🇮🇳 and I am Tapas , i am your big Fan ❤ I am from India Kolkata, 🎉

[@Davud_Akh]

Thank you so much for following always 🙏🏽❤

[@oliviajulianatwins9555]

Mabuhay! Magandang Buhay. Welcome to the Philippines, yes wide angle is really nice.. enjoy taking photos and videos. Enjoy Philippines

[@heromi5713]

Okay.... I'll be checking the count of ur new subscribers since u are now here in our country. Goodluck and thank u for considering r country to visit.

[@emmylouarango50]

Mabuhay!Welcome to my beautiful country Philippines..stay safe

[@marysuzettecatipon6147]

Wow welcome to the Philippines. A good man from Azerbaijan.🙏

[@alfredsanchezdga8832]

welcome to philippines a land of hospitable people. No place like home with Philippines and manila very adoptable country and places very modern you can eat a lot of foods made from any country

[@angelssweetxxxxx7086]

Hello Sir I'm Philippines 🇵🇭 but I'm live here in Japan thank you for your visit my country 😊 ☺️ 😄 ♥️

[@dictator82]

Welcome to the Philippines! Manila is more of a gateway. The best way to experience the country is to get yourself out of the capital. Explore the provinces, islands, beaches. The local culture is very diverse with many dialects and can be highly nuanced depending on the region. Enjoy!

[@travelkookie8791]

Yes I agree.

[@gll1128]

Manila and surrounding cities are worth exploring. There’s so much to do, eat, and explore there before heading to the provinces and beaches.

[@soniafontanilla747]

Nice guy!

[@alphsno472]

*languages not dialects Batangueno is a dialect, a derivative from Tagalog. But Cebuano, hiligaynon, ilocano and others are languages. Am pretty sure if you're a pure Tagalog speaker, speaking to a Cebuano, you'll never understand the other person.

[@yeetah42025]

@@alphsno472 Exactly. It annoys me when some Filipinos call other FILIPINO LANGUAGES as dialects.

[@ivanlesterpsesconsescon3981]

Welcome to the Philippines Enjoy your Day 🇵🇭

[@ATC_Radio]

you got me subscribing bec of your kindness! thank you so much for visiting our country! I will be checking your channel from now on! Good luck with your vlogs brother!

[@darwinyuson9338]

Brother, please explore the other business districts similar to Makati City inside the Metro. You are basically in the Poblacion Makati area. Here is my list for the business districts by the way 1. Ayala Makati 2. Rockwell Makati 3. Circuit Makati 4. BGC (the most modern district) 5. Mc Kinley Hill area including Venice Grand Canal Mall, 6. Ortigas Center 7. Greenfield Districts 8. Greenhills District 9. Eastwood City 10. Filinvest City Alabang 11. Araneta City 12. Parklinks and Bridgetowne Districts 13. Arcovia City 14. Eaton Centris QC 15. Newport City 16. ASEANA City (the Casino District) 17. SM MOA Bay area. There brother! I want your reaction to those business districts of Metro Manila.

[@jackyfulleros3385]

Hi hello I'm your fan and subscriber also from Philippines 🇵🇭, enjoy your stay here... Watching your first video here in manila...wow unexpected visit!

[@rosemartin5007]

I just subscribed your channel. It's such a pleasure that your featuring some part of the Philippines the place I missed the most..Explore more and try to eat Balot😉

[@susiezapanta76]

So much respect for you Sir Davud. Enjoy your stay in our country. There are so many places to explore. Each provinces boast of great places to visit...

[@bighugs8860]

I love your content Davud . I’ve been learning a lot of your contents . God bless you . Live long to show us more of the world 🌎 . Love you Ghana 🇬🇭, Africa

[@margaretakwa5687]

Oh yes I ve been following him for over a year also in ghanaians 😅

[@ekstensivelightssounds9560]

Welcome To Philippines thank you For Your Kindness❤❤

[@elmajavonitalla4519]

Wow, thank Sir for visiting our country.. You're very much welcome.

[@mariannemaylacatan3285]

Welcome to our country🇵🇭❤️..this my first watching your video...thanks for visiting my country.. and hope you enjoy 😊

[@letitiabradin5576]

Manila is beautiful. You are so kind. It is wonderful gesture you are doing for them.😊

[@josefinaabilla9246]

😮welcome to our country .thank you for being so kind to Filipino people

[@REGINOMARABE]

Wow! Welcome!! Taste our Filipino foods and surely you won" forget it!

[@emyemy9536]

Hi good morning sir Davud. Happy to see you promoting the beauty of my birth land philippines.... I did subscribed you now. Thank you and enjoy....

[@atebabytorres6357]

Dabu .....Welcome to the PHILIPPINES! I subscribed now to your Vlog, I am Pilipina from Canada! enjoy PHILIPPINES!

[@estygonzalez7329]

CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome Davud! Wishing you a wonderful experience in my beautiful former homeland the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 ❤ Love your vlogs!!

[@ahnonymuz9921]

you are generous to the locals in your first day. thank you. new subsciber here filipino froim California. you gonna like the Philippines because of Filipino kindness and hospitality.

[@user-eb8ge5mr8o]

Welcome to the Philippines Davud,we are one of your followers,my mother wants to meet you inperson,hopefully we meet.We love you David❤️❤️❤️

[@irenenueva79]

Yes glad to be your subscribers. Have a good day enjoy your stay in our country.

[@jennelyn2905]

Welcome to the Philippines Davud! I'm here in Baguio City, 6 hours upnorth of Manila. Enjoy your stay and be safe.

[@elsarlavino4327]

Welcome to the Philippines. You're right that the best time to explore the Philippines is from Jan.- Apr.