I Tried Manila’s Trains Philippines 🇵🇭 LRT-2 (2022)

[@dianecoopers5168]

I am one of the engineers behind LRT 2 trainsets fleet. Im glad you tried our railway system :)

[@dailyblog512]

oh,. yeah?

[@ghost0224]

Or maybe you're one of their waitress.

[@roundupabort]

no way omg i ride lrt 2

[@Mr.Sandwich787]

Question what happened to the train shuttle and where is it

[@JullyanaRayne]

@@ghost0224oi grabe sha

[@borrico1965]

LRT 2 is the best among the three (3) railway lines in Metro Manila as of the moment.

[@orenz1969]

this is how you vlog in the philippines if you are a foreign vlogger ,, embrace the culture ! filipinos will love you for it ... watch and learn vloggers out there ...

[@rosemariechannel7815]

Woww enjoy adventure here in Philippines my friend Keep safe always GOD BLESS

[@ahvicremulla544]

I notice mergin is a vlooger who have good attitude very nice he doesnt complain who have patience and doesnt criticize friendly too your doing good mergin

[@ronnienestor]

Wow, very few foreign vloggers ride the LRT2. Thanks Mergim

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It’s a cool and spacious train!

[@darwinyuson9338]

@@MergimVlogsYT try the entire line from Masinag in Antipolo City to Recto in City of Manila. The Katipunan - Marikina part is a subway station.

[@NeathSpadge]

Probably because the security guards love to go to great efforts to make you feel like a criminal for using a camera 😞 Still, I love the Philippines - My second home

[@arghentrock]

So interesting to see you use public transport like the Pasig river ferries and now the LRT. Not many vloggers do that.

[@KeonPH]

Agent Rock! 🪨

[@scholargnome]

They are still building out the train system in Metro Manila. Interconnectivity is currently kinda non-existent, but there's construction everywhere to expand railway access to all corners of the metropolis.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

They’re also extending LRT-2 to reach pier 4

[@fredtacang3624]

​@@MergimVlogsYT there you go, you took a 'city tour' via the LRT/maybe even MRT system lol. if you're no longer exploring other parts of rizal (masungi georeserve, marilaque hi-way, angono petroglyphs/balaw-balaw resto, wawa dam/rockies), other points of interest in ncr and its environs are: 1) manila sunset dinner cruise (a 'cheaper' HK harbor cruise) 2) corregidor island tour, via manila bay 3) Mt pinatubo 4x4 experience, via clark/tarlac (comfortable bus ride along NLEX, with Mt arayat on the background) 4) Puerto galera/anilao SCUBA dive/snorkeling (verde island passage)

[@fredtacang3624]

​@@MergimVlogsYT further north are: 1) la union/zambales/baler (surfing) 2) ifugao/sagada/baguio (rice terraces, cordillera culture/landscape) 3) ilocos provinces (vigan, san dunes, wind farms). fly in via laoag or take the 'super deluxe'/sleeper buses 4) batanes (ivatan culture, landscape) have fun! 4)

[@littlesparrow1284]

Theres a cable car and monorail projects too within Manila aside from the MRT,LRT line 1 and 2, MRT 7, PNR and two subway systems

[@kzm-cb5mr]

There's none

[@hachii4476]

1st,😍 goodmorning

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Nice

[@littlesparrow1284]

7:56 you can buy high quality gadgets there in Gilmore at very affordable prices and just across the Aurora Blvd. you can find New Manila where the million dollar mansions of the old rich filipino families are located

[@get2riz]

Mergim - you are what Parisians would call a “Flaneur”. Mapping Manila and malls by walking around. FYI, my curiosity wants you to be in Baguio but my heart 💜 is content you are in Manila, still.

[@merbenudal3095]

Good Day Sir/Maam pls visit My Place Oroquieta City Province of Misamis Occidental, The Grand Concept Parade Inug-og Festival in City on October 13-14-15-16 and The Pasungko Festival in Province the Month of November and search and click and injoy its More Fun in the Philippines

[@littlesparrow1284]

Yes, LRT line 2 has a direct access to Gateway Mall

[@HuangHwei]

2 Metro Manila Subways are now under construction . I'm looking forward to seeing another phase of developments in the Philippines.👌

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Is that the extension of LRT2 to Pier or are they completely new lines?

[@mochapoundcake]

@@MergimVlogsYT They’re literally subways, ie, below ground. Estimated completion date is 2027.

[@danignacio2629]

@@MergimVlogsYT That's also the plan. The 2 subways under construction is the Metro Manila Subway's, 17 stations from NAIA Airport to Valenzuela City and the Makati Subway System.MRT 7 also ongoing with same configuration of LRT2, PNR North South Commuter Line from Tutuban Divisoria to Clark with many phases of expansion to North Subic to South Bicol. Enjoy your stay in the Phil's and keep on vlogging.Thanks.

[@ronnienestor]

@@MergimVlogsYT The subways will connect to MRT and LRT lines. There is a grand common station that is being built in Quezon City near Trinoma Mall and SM North mall

[@HuangHwei]

@@MergimVlogsYT They're completely new lines underground. The MetroManila Subway🇵🇭🇯🇵 will traverse 7 cities of NCR while the Makati Intra-City Subway 🇵🇭🇨🇳 will only link all vital establishments across the city's business district.

[@irmabatey9109]

Hi Mergim👋 Oh! well Philippines or Metro Manila is completely changed now from the time I was there. Thnx for the vlog, nice one🥰👍🖐️ tcare, stay safe

[@ronnienestor]

Yes, you’re right. Building overhead train lines is cheaper compared to subway or underground. However, the Metro Manila subway and Makati subway, both under construction are more cost efficient if it’s underground. Main reason: no more space or area above ground or more expensive to buy the right of way to clear the route, hence the govt decided to do the subway. Metro Manila subway is financed by Japan while Makati subway is being built by a Chinese company together with the City of Makati.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thanks for the info! The city does look a lot more cleaner and modern with the trains underground like makati

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

DEAD WRONG! Subway system is way much cheaper to build compare to elevated railway system...

[@ronnienestor]

@@whoisperfect_no1.381 Metro Manila subway, 36 kms, 15 stations, cost, US$7 Billion. Makati subway, 10 kms, 10 stations, US$3.7 Billion MRT 7 newest overhead metro under construction, 22.8 kms, 14 stations, US$1.7 Billion. See the difference.

[@hontiveros1445]

@@TheTruth-dy8ze nope japan will be the one will build it engineer it and the architect of it and japan subway are the most efficient and safest subyway in the world.

[@krizzyDeleon1850]

@@ronnienestor the reason that Metro Manila subway and MRT 7 are cheaper coz' it's Japan's projects, while Makati subway is by chinese. As we all know, Japan is honest while the other is the opposite.

[@Gold-tj1rt]

i also suggest that you visit the beautiful waterfalls in La Union particularly in San Gabriel

[@evepalisada2640]

Hi it's fun watching Mergim enjoying the LRT ride....unique, fresh, original content....exploring a bit of Rob Magnolia is a plus....looking forward to your next video....Christmas mood is in the air ..surely Mergim won't miss Vlogging it. Stay safe n fit Mergim. God bless

[@bvelante]

I just love watching your vlogs. Very informative and your inter actions with the people is great. Have a great experience in the Philippines.

[@midnightappointment]

Hey Mergin, please explore Cubao Expo and Escolta (both the hipster side of Manila), and also Poblacion in Makati and Kerevin. Thanks!

[@PhilipVillaseran]

This!

[@DK-tv6rk]

yes Escolta

[@imeldarose6068]

2 underground rapid transit line (subway) the Makati Subway and Metro Manila Subway are now under construction and will be fully operational by 2025.

[@KeonPH]

Your videos are all over the place right now. Where's the Pinto Art vlog? 😅

[@mccoy79productions66]

Great sharing new friend!

[@amaliahightower]

Mergim good to see you out n about and taking the LRT ❤️. MRT trains are smaller and older though. And also good to see you stay in Metro Manila for now. Ingat ka lagi 🙏

[@patrickezpa2749]

Try also ride MRT from SM North Edsa up to if you like end station or Pasay city for riding experience or up Ayala malls ...

[@littlesparrow1284]

I cant wait for you to try the PNR from Manila and it will take you as far as the Bicol Region where the famous Mt.Mayon is located

[@jessiesantiago7994]

Enjoying the walking tour of local places 👌

[@adrianpaulo7302]

I always watch and like your vlogs, Mergim. Don't mind me, i really like you this much 🤣 praying for yor safe travels

[@ikawkj24]

hey know what i like about your content in Ph. is that you are not rushing things and you are so inclined to descover very detailed dissection of every places and thatsmakes you different...keep bringing us more...

[@Gold-tj1rt]

i also suggesst that you visit the floating cottages in Calatagan Batangas

[@brotherbro1712]

Very cool LRT of Manila, warm regards from Indonesia 👍

[@Gold-tj1rt]

thats one thing I like about Mergims vlogs are that they are very informative. Always trying to be informative about the technicalities, history and origin of the content. I salute to you Mergim.Did you kmow that at theback of Antipolo is already Quezon province.You can alsovisit also visit Marikina its one of the cleanest area of Metro Manila where the biggest shoe is displayed.

[@patrick5729]

This is one of your most interesting videos.

[@axizcorp]

LRT2 was designed by Japanese that's why the train looks cleaner and spacious.

[@joaquiinn_a]

Galing sa South Korea ang mga LRT-2 trains kung hindi ako nagkakamali..

[@handsomeguy316]

LRT 2 uses train from South Korea 💀

[@handsomeguy316]

LRT 2 uses train from South Korea 💀

[@larryjones4760]

Stop giving misinformation the train sets were from south korea made by Hyundai rotem same with the mrt 7.

[@penguin18121o]

The brand is japanese but it is made in South Korea if you look at their trains in line 1 their is a train similar to lrt 2

[@kirstiebeau4862]

Better to come to Baguio this weekend Mergim rather than today as the weather is still gloomy here, plus the weekly Sunday Session Market (where a whole street was closed for small local businesses to sell their products and for the street performers to perform) was postponed this past Sunday. Hopefully weather’s gonna improve today up to the weekends so you could witness the fabulous Session Road Sunday Market.

[@Jempolsosmed]

Whoaaa manila look amazing. From indonesia

[@iqbalpratama4555]

Manila sangat menarin, terlihat seperti di jakarta😊

[@glennpamplona1398]

Try to visit Festival Mall in Alabang and SM Southmall in Las Piñas. These two malls are huge.

[@hottesteverything6545]

yes he can ride the PNR train going to Alabang.

[@LightenedRight]

Its antipolo, pasig/marakina, santolan, katipunan anonas, araneta center cubao, betty go belmonte, gilmore, j ruiz, v mapa, pureza legarda at recto

[@hiphop24-s3s]

Yes the Subways underground is actually not cheap... In context the ongoing Metro Manila subway cost is 10 Billion dollars with 16 stations and run 33 kilometers... While elevated Mrt in Metro Manila cost only 1-3 billion USD... The Jakarta-Bandung High speed train cost 8 billion USD...

[@flip1sba]

It is called LRT but this is a heavy rail / full metro rapid transit system.

[@loyldforger]

You reached the "ber" months in philippines. happy holidays. :)

[@leodantes3231]

No skipping of ads like subscribe comment and share..FAM( pinoys Friends who Adopted Mergim) here...!

[@mxynr]

omg! thank you so much for featuring our/my place, cubao~ in the building where you entered to rid the LRT is where i used to stay for an hour in my elementary days. i hope you enjoyed stayin in the philippines!

[@kzm-cb5mr]

I still remember back when the route was still shorter, Santolan to Cubao. I think that was back in 2004 when we rode it. Eventually, it became part of my daily commute as a college student, lots of good memories there.

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Construction of an underground train is three times more expensive than an elevated train, but the construction time is not much different. Maintenance of underground stations is higher and repairs are higher. In Thailand, especially in Bangkok, it is mostly Thai companies that can build all the civil works because we have Thai companies that also accept construction work abroad.

[@cundallthepieman]

QC is my old stomping ground - i miss MNL (a british guy). I am suprised you did not highlight that they have female only sections... LRT / MRT is the only way to get around MNL due to traffic. I am lucky enough to have a place at trinoma, QC for about 4 years, not that i have ever stayed in the place... damn covid. Anyway have you started to try modern filipino food? Like Mesa? (i find filipino food too fatty, but modern filipino food is amazing)

[@jesuisdixieaussi9208]

Good to know that Mergim covers what other vloggers can't

[@cycy274]

When will u travel in Baguio? 😁

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Don’t know

[@elsakimura9187]

Thank you for all your vlogs. I discover lots of amazing places in my own beloved Country. Watching from Canada

[@maharlukomaharluka4811]

robinson magnolia is originally an ice cream parlor

[@John-vh3ig]

That's awesome I see a lot of Police Officers on the platform and into the train tubes. That's what NYC subways needs.

[@larryjones4760]

Those are not police officers but security guards

[@alanpage3198]

try making a vlog within the University belt of Manila.. You may visit the universities inside the Malacanang compound, just explore from Legarda to Recto station hehe

[@jheboii12051986]

Nice trip i hope you go to Antipolo Stn. the new built station..

[@Marvinheim]

Christmas decors are up already there in Robinsons!!

[@pingbookent]

Construction cost underground vs skytrain is 3:1 for example 1km underground will cost you $3000 but 1km skytrain will cost just $1000.

[@doodz97]

Hi mergim...how about SM north Edsa and TRINOMA MALL. ...

[@nathblanca6280]

Good thing I worked in Call Center, still awake at this moment. Keep safe always Mergim 💙💙

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thanks bud :)

[@perlaaguinaldo]

Good morning mergim nice to watch you exploring every corner of our place here in phillipines. thanks for for staying. take care and keep safe. God bless you. 😍🙏👍✌🇵🇭

[@komentator9125]

It's now 51.8k subs Sept 5/22...Gogogo

[@ilmupengetahuanumum4646]

Cone to my country Indonesia, sir. There are many massa transportation. There are mrt, lrt, bus, etc. They're all clean and cheap.

[@marlonnabarteyl.2613]

Nice tried transport train, maganda po malls inside🚈😁😇🙏💪❤️

[@dolores8854]

Wow, had no idea how much advancements and modernization Philippine INFRASTRUCTURE has evolved! Should Philippines be UPGRADED from 3rd WORLD to DEVELOPED COUNTRY? Seems appropriate, isn't it?

[@ronnienestor]

Not yet.. not enough

[@jabais125]

Not yet developed but a Newly Industrialized Country together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand to mention some.

[@jerbysanto]

We are a mid tier developing country already.

[@merbenudal3095]

Good Day Sir/Maam pls visit My Place Oroquieta City Province of Misamis Occidental, The Grand Concept Parade Inug-og Festival in City on October 13-14-15-16 and The Pasungko Festival in Province the Month of November and search and click and injoy its More Fun in the Philippines

[@blp5840]

Ha? Te matagal na Yan.. wala Ka ata sa pinas or manila,?

[@Canada93214]

wow its christmas time in the pgilippines . merry christhmas mergim in advance

[@owiealbona4870]

Based on our study as a Railway Engineer. In 2003 only LRT-2 phase one was operated. Stations from Santolan to Araneta-Cubao, and it was on the birthday of former president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. A year later, the remaining stations were being inaugurated except for Recto, which opened on October 29, 2004. Although the original design of LRT-2 was from Antipolo to Tutuban, East stations such as Masinag and Mariki-Pasig stations had some delays due to different issues that came up, while in Tutuban station, where I have no idea yet if they'll still push it through since there where lot of roads, buildings, and businesses will be affected if they will continue the construction. As per why the Philippines don't construct a subway or railway that goes through the city center, first, yes, it is because of the cost, but also it is a very long process, rights of way, and the availability of technology. But the good news is that the Metro Manila Subway Project has already begun, the tunnel boring machines that will be used in the project are already here in the Philippines, and soil testing is underway already. It will connect north to south, with a direct link to the airport. It is funded by the Japanese government through a loan agreement via JICA.

[@ainsleyfrastructurekpopmashups]

Yes, LRT Line 2 is Very Delayed, So Please, the Government with president BBM, Should Implement the Land Acquisition Reforms, and have a China Style Land Acquisition, that Fast-Tracks the Construction of Infrastructure, and in my opinion, the Maharlika Fund is Considered Good News because it helps the Philippines to Become First-World, and Full of Infrastructures, because without Sovereign Wealth Fund, the 4 Asian Tigers will Not Become First-World, so meaning, to say, I Can't afford the Waiting for more than 5 Years for a Metro Line to Be Completed, we need only 4-5 Years, for Both the PNR-NSCR and Metro Manila Subway to be Completed, and Inside of it, it will look like China's Modern Subway, and Railway Stations, and Because Metro Manila Subway is Near to the CBDs, it will require a Robot Train Pusher that is More Efficient, for the Commuters to be Packed to the Train during the Rush Hours.

[@etreni]

Still waiting for LRT1 Extension going south and NSCR in the north. You must try PNR's San Pablo - Lucena Line.

[@louvogsautang5017]

I wonder why you never went to Corregidor. it’s just one ferry ride from Manila bay.

[@Ishikawa745]

maybe he will in the future ?

[@xuimod]

Wow I'm impressed. That metro looks pretty nice.

[@leovinoclavel6154]

Missed the cubao athmosohere.. 😁 😁How about visiting our town Rodriguez.. 😁 😁

[@minim6981]

part of LRT-2 goes underground. 1 station is completely underground

[@robertakizuki9806]

Great editing! as always

[@blp5840]

Hi Mergim pls do mrt-lrt tour. All stations.. from Taft to Muñoz ..from doroteo Jose to antipolo.. from north to Taft..

[@shirvalayala3324]

Like done 👍✅

[@John-vh3ig]

May I also add that those extra Police Officers adds as employed workers. More people have job means better economy as a whole.

[@vendweler]

Since you didn’t get to Visit Art Island because it’s close maybe you can try “ Tales Of Illumina “ place is about Philippine Mythology

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Let me look into that, thank you for the suggestion

[@vendweler]

@@MergimVlogsYT some of the displays are interactive art and to me it’s a whole new way of experiencing Philippine Folklore

[@Ai-vq8rj]

Yes its expensive to build underground because you have to use a lot of concrete and steel up and down and you need ventilation...

[@Oriol123456]

I never got why they get so mad when you record / picture on the MRT or LRT in Manila. I tool a DSLR and got surrounded by 5 security guards as if I was a criminal!

[@larryjones4760]

The old lrt 1 was bombed by Spanish muslim extremist in 90's before that's why they don't allow anyone to take photos anymore.

[@Oriol123456]

The bombing to several targets, including the LRT-1 Blumentritt station, was perpetrated by Jemaah Islamiyah, a Southern Filipino radical islamic front, settled mostly in the city of Marawi. Nothing to do with Spain.

[@arielfrancisco7965]

Is that the bentygobelmonte station?

[@crissantiago6615]

Be safe Mergim. Enjoy.

[@elmar_eldnah]

You might want to continue vlogging about other big malls in Metro Manila. As others have mentioned here, you can visit SM North Edsa, used to be the biggest in the country. I don't know if is has regained that title already with its expansions, and not far away from it, Trinoma. Both malls in the northern part of EDSA. In the southern part of Metro Manila, there is Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa city and SM Southmall in Las Piñas city. Malling has become a way of life in the Philippines. SM alone has so many malls in Metro Manila, that some Manilans don't know exist like; SM Sta. Mesa in Manila city, SM Cubao in Quezon city, SM Marikina in Marikina city, SM Bicutan in Parañaque city, SM East in Pasig city and others in nearby cities.

[@archsword2446]

try the LRT line 1 and visit SM Grand Central and 10th avenue Kalookan the riders haven

[@arielfrancisco7965]

Sino nag aaral sa cubao elementary scholl?

[@paleblack6684]

Bro try the other train, the PNR commuter railway from Manila city going to Makati all the way to Laguna province

[@darwinyuson9338]

Correct, good suggestion, all the way to Quezon Province to Lucena City actually

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Enjoy your ride .

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Oh I sure did :)

[@joaquiinn_a]

Please try to visit Baguio City when you come back to the Philippines. The temperature there is cold

[@jazzpmp]

Hi Mergim, if you have more time, try to explore Northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro for more vlogging experience. and have side trips to Camiguin Island, Bukidnon and Siargao Beaches. Looking forward for more amazing vlogs.

[@mr.saltzmann7075]

take a trip to baguio city and la union

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@riamach.217]

Didn't expect to see the JoJo To Be Continued trademark at the end. Nice!

[@joeson7700]

Amazing City Transformation & UPGRADE from then SLUMMIC state to Modernized STATE more to COME, possibly MAGLEV , got to book a Flight

[@DennisBacarisas]

LRT line 2 is the only MRT system of the Philippines. LRT1 and MRT are both light rails

[@iflipover]

Do you not intend to go to Baguio anymore?

[@analynj30]

Hi mr.mergim thank you for trying our local train... 🤗👍

[@aldrinsa1203]

I thought you are in touch with baguio city

[@boyetsantos7909]

That's right! Keep on exploring!👍

[@lenseofanomad]

when i was in Cebu, they had alot of robinsons everywhere!

[@mccartney6642]

Have you been to Jakarta, Indonesia?

[@MRMAARK]

my 1st time to the philippines is in 3weeks I'm soo excited, good to see the mrt

[@roddizon2242]

I help build the first LRT ,long time ago which 1st was under Metro Rail a sister company of Meralco before, Thank you to the Lopez family who envisioned the 1st LRT line in the sixty.

[@Scouthide]

❤️ these Manila vlogs

[@vizatechnique3026]

Which sky's train do you think is the best in Asian?