I Was Shocked By Manila Philippines On My First Day!!

I Was Shocked By Manila Philippines On My First Day!! In this Philippines travel vlog on my first day In Manila Philippines and I am shocked by the beauty of the BGC (bonifacio global city) area of Manila. This BGC area looks nothing like other parts of Philippines and resembles New york city or Los Angeles with all the tall skyscrapers and wide streets. When you travel to Manila Philippines you must visit the BGC area.
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[@myertravels]

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[@chadamata1694]

next time check if there is pedestrian nearby when you cross from your hotel to BGC. Literally wont take 2minutes of your time. Shows respect to people who uses the pedestrian vs a foreigner who don't. and please follow traffic rules.

[@Jonases_20]

why should he do that. Philippines is still a third world country

[@bornonjuly7052]

Agree 100%

[@Teddy-oe1cr]

Couldn't agree more! This is not pakistan or india. Lol.

[@Elna-fk3pc]

Respect our country ❤❤❤❤

[@prettycute548]

Nagsalita ang mga Pilipino known for jaywalking 😂

[@nashumayam5692]

i like this guy he so good to explain bout the looks in east and west much love brotha we filo support a vlog like urs !!!

[@myertravels]

Thank you I really appreciate that!

[@cincorodulfoa.8400]

As I said, BGC is NOT the only commercial area in Metro Manila.

[@zzzzxxxx341]

As I said BGC, Makati and Ortigas are the cities in the Metropolis that are well planned and in harmony with the importance of greeneries that's why there are a lot of open spaces and vegetation that are not only pleasing to the eyes but environmentally friendly too. These areas are developed by the Ayalas and the Ortigas who are Spaniard descendants compared to Chinese monkey business people who have no regard for proper urban planning as long they are earning deceitful money from the blood of the Filipinos.

[@narutos138]

When alot of trolls complaining about foods in the philipppines when theres alot of american western and even east asian restaurants in there.

[@gregmasters8558]

I wouldn't just dismiss them as trolls. It's alarming how many foreigners dislike Filipino food. Filipino food has potential to be good but it lacks balance in flavors and too much fats and sugar.

[@chaopanofasia8490]

​@@gregmasters8558Sorry but a troll like you didn't like it

[@gregmasters8558]

@@chaopanofasia8490 I'm half Filipino and love Filipino food but I can see why foreigners dislike it. Filipino food can be greasy,salty, lacking vegetables, and just lacking balance. Philippines isn't popular for it's food it's known for its women.

[@chaopanofasia8490]

@@gregmasters8558 Wala akung pake kung half Filipino ka pa. Ang sinasabi ko "TANGA" ka rin na katulad nila. Bakit ano gusto mo lagi kaming mag aadjust sa mga palete nyo? Sinigang, Chopsuey, Pinakbet alisan mo lang ng bagoong ilagay mo salt. Daming paraan. Pati Nilaga at Tinola healthy namn yan daming vegetable na kasama. Reklamador lang kayo.

[@chaopanofasia8490]

@@gregmasters8558 Sikat na ang Filipino food maging sa Amerika at Europa. Sobra ka sa katangahan talaga.

[@enricocontrerasaraneta7290]

WoW very impressive city Very clean, advanced & organized

[@miguelbalisi9952]

@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 Nakita mo na to ng maraming beses eh.

[@myertravels]

Agreed very impressive

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Judging by the many online videos I wouldn't say the whole of Manila is a "very impressive city."

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Myer:Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video this weekend from Manila, The Philippines to shows these amazing places on the streets of Manila in great joy to shows these amazing skyscrapers, hotels, Malls, restaurants, stores, etc. in June of 2024❤❤❤

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Most buildings are owned by Filipino businessmen. It's not accurate that Koreans or Japanese or Chinese own them. 😊

[@ClintBuot-jw6tw]

This guy is used to poor Philippines mentality. That's why he thinks it's foreign owned and not Filipino.

[@lunar-e.6620]

Philippine law doesn't allow foreign nationals to own 100% properties, investment/businesses. The law allowing 60 - 40, which means 60% owned by local investors and 40% owned by foreign investors.

[@Jewelqld8]

No BGC is not own by korean and japanese.The Ayala land and Evergreen are developer of the BGC

[@Jewelqld8]

Joeyzee no one ask you who own the bgc each person knowa how to reseach.What you do is just the indication of your jelousy.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

@@Jewelqld8 the video said that Chinese, Koreans and Japanese own many of the buildings. I'm just correcting it. What jealousy are you talking about? Are you addict?😊

[@eddieboeing777]

ihotel used to be zen premium hotel. stayed there for a few days during my cancelled flights to canada and my US embassy interview back in 2020. a day before my interview, taal volcano erupted, hence, the ashes i noticed outside sm megamall when i stepped out of the mall. then covid hit a few months after. how time flies!

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Many areas now are under developments. Like ortigas, filinvest alabang, Eastwood city, asean bay city, C5 corridors are fastest growing business districts, Cubao, and many more.

[@rotneder2814]

There will be subway stations in a couple of years from now.

[@user-iu4jw3jx1v]

BGC is in Taguig and Taguig is part of metro manila. Enjoy ur days in the metro and be safe.

[@user-cx6vm6bg3e]

Like Manila International Airport located NOT in Manila but in Pasay/Paranaque City! Manila is more popular Global that PHILIPPINES🇵🇭🌈✅‼️

[@user-cx6vm6bg3e]

@@uchniezt1212 - I disagree! Miserly foreigners outside the ASEAN Nations, especially in Europe , Scandinavian countries, the United States , Africa, refer to our International Airport and know that it is MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT( Not NAIA) located in Manila,(again Not in the Philippines )! Why so, Because it became as part of our history! So whatever name you mention in the structures, still NANILA RESOUNDS ALL THE TIME! Anyways, what is important, our foreign tourists are coming which our dear Philippines needs🇵🇭🇵🇭🌈🌈✅🙏🙏👍👍‼️

[@user-cx6vm6bg3e]

“Miserly” wrong press. Mea culpa3🙏‼️

[@user-cx6vm6bg3e]

It should be” mostly” not “Miserly”.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Myer:Welcome to Manila, The Philippines in great joy & peace this weekend to tours many places in Manila on the streets in June of 2024❤❤❤

[@chaopanofasia8490]

Anong welcome to Manila eh last year andto din sya.

[@zernanasuncion2270]

Ongoing Infrastructure there is the 2 subway stations by Metro Manila Subway which is 45%-50% constructed in the whole Manila area and a planned sky trrain inside BGC connecting Guadalupe MRT Station in Makati City.....

[@jarrettedvertido9694]

There’s literally a pedestrian lane just in front of Philplans Building, a few steps away from iHotel.

[@oonzbib6962]

Probably he thinks he's in India or Thailand where wild monkeys can cross roads anywhere and any time. ... and decides to act like one.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Welcome to Manila, The Philippines this weekend in great joy & peace to tours many amazing places on the streets with great skyscrapers, restaurants, hotels, stores, shops, etc. in 2024❤❤❤

[@rheafrancisco5296]

Another Modern Area along Metro Manila is ASEANA city, Mall of Asia and the ongoing construction of Manila Bay Island expansion and construction.. in the next 4-5 yrs and beyond Metro Manila will be the next Big thing not only in Asia but in the world as well.

[@papatraveller62]

If you like New York, try to visit East Wood City inside Quezon city.

[@Kushal6831]

Manila Philippines 😊

[@rainieresguerra6519]

Welcome to the Philippines and thank you for the visit. Enjoy your stay. Be safe. New subscriber.

[@MrityunjayBorah-ml3ec]

Love from India brother 🇮🇳😘🙏 God bless you ❤️🙏😇

[@heartstereo08]

I love the street trees🍃

[@myertravels]

Yea a very nice element to have in city

[@andyyassine1767]

Thanks

[@myertravels]

Thank you so much for your contribution, means the world!! All the best my friend!

[@ericmjrs798]

Hope you'll enjoy your stay here in the Philippines. Welcome

[@dgcat_9487]

Have fun brother. You are always welcome in our country! Mabuhay!

[@myertravels]

thanks for the welcome!

[@benjamincui495]

It's always nice to see other nationality having local experiences, I hope you always felt how warm we are literally and figuratively. I love you now, I am from Palawan so I am watching your El Nido vlogs, enjoy!

[@myertravels]

So true!

[@Aidinbg]

Nice . let's try it in afternoon when it's crowded

[@nanettelegayada268]

Enjoy welcoming to the Philippines

[@traveling_emptynesters]

Welcome back!

[@lolitaveyra23]

Enjoy,happy strolling 😊

[@cincorodulfoa.8400]

There are so many business districts in Metro Manila with skyscrapers. One of these is BGC. The others are Makati, Quezon City and Pasig City..You can find these in Metro Manila.

[@dbworthless]

Really nice video, thanks for sharing, keep safe always :)

[@ron4999]

Been to BGC and you're exactly right . I felt the same NYC vibe just like you do

[@slynraya]

Amazing video! Thank you

[@myertravels]

Glad you liked it!

[@arniereyes7788]

You choose one of the nice cafe, they serve good food..

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi Myer welcome back ❤ ❤

[@myertravels]

Thank you!

[@shimaosman6520]

Enjoy your day guys in our beautiful country Philippines. InTaguig, Metro Manila where I lived before when I was there in my country Philippines. Taguig are almost Muslims area in Maharlika, Taguig.

[@nathanielk6057]

Great video Myer... Just wondering how the intensity of the sun compares to Addis Abeba?

[@chaopanofasia8490]

Where in the hell is Adis Ababa? 😅Not all years are hot season. In December, January and February the weather is colder 19- 29 degrees

[@myertravels]

Sun is not as intense but the humidity is incomparable

[@ronnienestor]

Metro Manila or simply Manila is acceptable. Thanks for visiting the Philippines. We appreciate it.

[@myertravels]

thank you!

[@RR52517]

@@myertravels I subscribed to your channel.

[@mocabe01]

"Metro Manila or simply Manila is acceptable. " -- NOT TRUE Only the uneducated trash think this way. NCR (formerly, "Metro Manila") is a region. "Manila" is just one of many cities in it. Stop spreading ignorance.

[@user-ro9vu4ky5y]

Always watching welcome back to the Philippine keep safe

[@myertravels]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Welcome to Manila, The Philippines this weekend after visiting several islands in the country for the past few weeks in June of 2024❤❤❤I really LOVE this great video in great joy 2024❤❤❤

[@nursedens1774]

It was a very nice tour of BGC The Arabica coffee shop is so nice. 👍🏻👍🏻 Certified coffee lover ☕😊

[@ronnienestor]

Arabica looks nice.

[@arena6087]

Definitely Arabica coffee is nice and strong, No more Starbucks coffee or McDonald's

[@carmelitalansangan4729]

Hello Myer welcome pinas again enjoy ur blog and always aware we’re you going from Calif usa ❤😻

[@CarolineMiranda-td1th]

Welcome and enjoy

[@robertvelasquez393]

Actually BGC started in February 7, 1995 by BLC (Bonifacio Land Corp.) partner/master planner and developer of BCDA (Bases Conversion Development Authority).

[@nelitatrahan7001]

Yum!!! Lots of varieties ❤😊😊😊

[@wilmahughes9879]

Enjoy your stay 🌈🩵👍 watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🇵🇭

[@ManoyRDNTV]

Keep safe myers. Welcome to my country! Keep safe brother.

[@myertravels]

Thanks! 😃

[@user-go2uz2lp5q]

Me first 🎉🎉🎉

[@myertravels]

Thanks for being the first!!

[@pegasus2215]

When in Metro Manila, the Best thing to do is Mall tours, aside from X churches, we have tons of Malls too like: SM Mall of Asia Baywalk, Okada & Parqal Mall in Aseana city, Venice grand Canal Mall in McKinley, Uptown Mall in BGC (you’ve been); Megamall, Shangri-la, the Podium in Ortigas; Ayala Greenbelt, Ayala Circuit in Makati; Gateway Cubao, SM North, Trinoma in QC, Eastwood Libis QC; Festival Mall in Alabang, Newport World Resorts near NAIA airport, and many more. In PITX Aseana, you can take a bus to Tagaytay city for a Cafe with overlooking view of Taal Volcano, the smallest active Volcano in the World. Not sure if its erupting now. Enjoy your tour, be safe, Mabuhay!

[@cristinaseno6457]

Hello Myer travel,welcome to the Phillipines ,hope you will enjoy here exploring the city of BGC.and the other neighborimg cities like Pasay ,Psranaque ,Tagaytsy anf Baguio.Enjoy and be safe.Godblesd you.🥰👍🇵🇭

[@victoriafediuk362]

Myers, thanks for sharing where we get coffee just in case we'll be there in BGC. enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

[@myertravels]

Enjoy and thank yoU!

[@mocabe01]

Just remember: BGC is not in Manila. It's BGC Taguig. BGC TAGUIG! ✅

[@MikeLikesToTravel]

Never knew BGC was named after a national hero, Great vlog as always 🙌

[@YzgraDPVZ2]

Hi Mike! In case you plan to visit the Philippines, please do not commit the same mistake this man is doing. BGC is not in Manila. It's in Taguig. Manila is not the only city in our country.

[@reynaldojrdelarosa8313]

Visit Intramuros,the historic old walled city of Manila😊

[@renecruz4628]

Wildflour is one of the trendiest and super good coffee shop. Good choice! Enjoy your stay in the Philippines!

[@myertravels]

I really enjoyed wildflour!

[@ChateauFerminQuinto-ez2vt]

Newly subscriber here and a follower . Hello and welcome to our country Philippines..watching from northern part Candon City Ilocos Sur. Enjoy your stay and vlogging at the same time be safe and be careful. ❤🎉good luck and have a blast.

[@myertravels]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ChateauFerminQuinto-ez2vt]

Il always be my pleasure to do so.

[@glennbaroro5758]

Next come to Cebu sadiq

[@francisthegreat4064]

City of Taguig is different from the city of Manila. Both are part of the National Capital Region also known as Metropolitan Manila.

[@SughranBibi-ty1fm]

Nice 👍 Bro

[@jlmarc01]

I love BGC, so modern and clean, but Makati is my fav. Very familiar with both areas. Still so beautiful and calm there. Dates a girl there at Uptown mall some years back. Brings good memories

[@saragonzales4762]

Hi mr.myer where are you from?thnk you for visiting phil❤ first time watching your vlog👍

[@aforadorable6006]

Happiness!

[@teresitapagsolingan157]

Ya welcome to philippines and you know philippines love coffee,and here in the philippine the coffee here is 24/7 you can order if you are in your place pastry also are all delicious or bread because filipino love bread also,explore BGC and Poblacion Makati.

[@marilousumo226]

Yes you are correct, Taguig or BGC is part of Metro Manila

[@user-jr9du7fn1h]

Komen pertama❤

[@ramliibrahim7973]

salam bro,oiishii corner singapore.Amazing bro.....need more happening bro

[@jaspergonzales1196]

watching all your vlogs from london, UK..... how about BGC @ night vlog? Cheers

[@emmyloujuliano822]

If u want old looks go to intramuros day time and manila post office along pasig river its beautiful at 7pm👍❤

[@rainierdy2808]

Even if BGC seem like a bubble place, it's not only the develope place in the Metro Manila. Makati City, the Rockwell, the Alabang, the Bay erea in Pasay and many more are some of the developed vicinities of the Metro. Actually, the business capital of the Philippines is Makati, and Makati is much compared to New York City because of Skyscrapers, and BGC is most likely seem to be the New York, Los Angeles and Miami without the beach combined. Don't mind those people who're saying that BGC isn't Manila, they're just jealous if their City's are not mentioned specifically, but there's nothing wrong to say it's Manila, because it's a part of the Metro Manila anyway! Thanks for patronizing Philippines, you know it's a big boost to the country's tourism!🤓

[@rainierdy2808]

@uchniezt1212 until now they are called the NCR Metro Manila, it is much better known as Metro Manila than NCR, away with your definition, even if it's true, it won't work and it'll only be confusing to those who already know that it is the Metro Manila and what you say is the other way around, even if it doesn't. Do you think that I don't know about that information, well, you're wrong, it's been a discussion some decades ago, but still until now it has not changed the perception of the majority, Metro Manila is here to stay despite what you call law!🤨

[@mocabe01]

@@uchniezt1212 BGC Taguig ! ✅

[@mocabe01]

@@rainierdy2808 You want to live in a just and orderly society but you scorn the truth and disregard your own laws? Every time you deny the truth, you promote the LIES and ignorance of your fellow men. Think about these next time you say such things.

[@rainierdy2808]

@mocabe01 you're so dramatic, if I say that it isn't the Metro Manila, would that make a change in my life or my fellow Filipino as well, would that make our country better, would that make a significant growth of the economy in our country? I say, leave it that way to not confuse everybody as much as the foreign tourists who are coming in. You see even the Vlogger who posts this doesn't even care about your observation!🤓

[@rainierdy2808]

@@uchniezt1212 in school when you say it is the Metro, they won't correct you. You don't need to be dramatic about it, call it NCR or Metro Manila it won't change anything, it is not one of the things that is in the Ten Commandments. Even people of laws are calling it Metro Manila some called it NCR nevertheless, there's no objection about it, except for you!🤨😝🤣

[@MarvinMaximo]

BGC is a bubble business and leisure district in Taguig City. Taguig is one of the 16 cities (and 1 municipality) that comprises Greater Manila or Metro Manila.

[@moonlight0526]

Districts bigger and better than BGC are on progress along Marikina River in the souther part. You can also visit that diatricts Bridgetowne, Arcovia, Parklinks, Circulo verde.

[@marilousumo226]

Maybe McDonslds Philippines has a different taste than those from the USA because maybe the produce were from Manila where beef is usually so tasty as these are mostly grass-fed cows

[@nightwing4065]

Have you tried Halal Guys at BGC Bonifacio High Street near 11th Ave?

[@chaopanofasia8490]

I think you should take a look at the newest commercial and entertainment hub of the country the Pasay-Parañaque Bay City.

[@melakualemu9185]

Nice

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

Welcome to Manila, stay safe wherever you are. You're well-informed about BGC. You must be vlogging elsewhere, can tell from your subbies ,o the road 100K 😊🎉👏👏🥳

[@mocabe01]

BGC TAGUIG ! ✅

[@myertravels]

Thanks for the support!

[@Joylife-zp7ig]

Visit Alabang area too kuya

[@user-vu1lx9gm7s]

Beautiful wethere

[@brilate]

Welcome back to Manila.

[@myertravels]

Thanks for the welcome!

[@carljamesm8668]

This area was like a nature full of trees and bushes when BGC was constructed, thanks to the Ayala Group who converted this to this bustling metropolis inside the city of Makati then transferred to Taguig City's.

[@nelitatrahan7001]

Arabica is a good coffee ❤😊

[@user-mb7fd3gz4j]

There are a number of areas in Metro Manila that have been developed like BGC. They are ASEANA CITY, in Pasay City , EASTWOOD CITY, in Quezon City, GREENFIELD District in Mandaluyong City, FILINVEST in Alabang and ORTIGAS CBD....etc...

[@BraQKun]

Brother, thank you for citing CORRECT city and location of these other wonderful areas to explore. Let's support these vloggers properly promote our country by telling them true and correct city locations and stop calling everything "Manila". It's getting quite annoying tbh...

[@johnv9910]

You are right PH is a religious country, too religious we sometimes become backward thinkers so It has it's disadvantages

[@fernandolapitan197]

Try to visit ORTIGAS CENTER, ARANETA CENTER, ALABANG TOWN CENTER, ASEANA - THE CITY OF DREAMS

[@Heyya01]

There’s so many areas in metro manila that are the same As BgC. You should check out Rockwell Center in Makati for example. Albeit a smaller district, but its more posh and snobbier than BGC 😅

[@kristofferkellinsalmi]

Everything is happening in Binondo, Divisoria and Quiapo Market, go there hungry and enjoy your food trip hahaha! 🏮🧢🔔

[@Marie760]

Wildflour cronuts are good

[@maimanera]

Next time use the pedestrian lane

[@lesterdi8963]

Good observation right there. The Philippines was colonized by the Americans whilst Malaysia and Singapore are both colonized by the British. That explains why the Philippines has more American brands than British.

[@BraQKun]

And also why woke gender nonsense culture is growing here esp in Quezon City. That a huge shame since PHL is "supposedly" a Catholic country yet it is disregarding that God only made man and woman.

[@maryjeanmacabenta5190]

Hi how are there ❤

[@myertravels]

Good hope you’re well!

[@FilipinaFreedom]

I was at xylo in May 2023 so all those sidewalk bar cafes like tulum were there at that time. I enjoyed sitting out there compared to xylo which I hated

[@user-cx6vm6bg3e]

You practically TOURED 80% of BGC(good Walking Tour❗️Perfect Exercise❗️🏃‍♂️🏃❗️Good for the lungs and heart and legs🌈✅❗️🇵🇭‼️

[@penamenari8345]

❤

[@leorcain]

BGC is still part of Metro Manila but not of City of Manila which is also part of metro Manila. If you get what I mean.

[@KatK36]

visit boracay, bohol, palawan, siargao, cebu

[@user-jq1lh4pv9w]

👏👏👏👍

[@edwin1713]

theres tim hortons coffee shop right there..

[@cecilroldan6850]

❤😊

[@Heyya01]

And American business brands but owned by local Filipino franchisees

[@thumpertorque_]

That coffee place forgot to turn on dark mode.

[@myertravels]

hahaha good one