Iloilo City, Philippines: Dirtiest To Cleanest

[@brianbaxter3913]

Hi Shay what a great video. I spent 2 weeks in Iloilo and the Esplanade was my favorite place there. I would go to the SM Mall then walk down to the Esplanade and walk there for a while and back to the mall again. It was a very relaxing place to go. It was so nice to see how clean everything was and that there is places for the kids to go and hang out to do their tictok videos and other activities. I really hope you can get some government officials here to do the same thing. I love the boardwalk here and like they have extended it but there are areas that could still be better. I was there today and saw there was not so much trash in the water but still some. I know there are some people that try to keep it clean. I also know a lot of the trash in the water is not all from Dumaguete but drifts with the tide from other places. I have seen some young people there actually looking for the trash cans to get rid of their trash so maybe if more do that others will do it too. Keep smiling and stay safe

[@reflections_with_Shay]

True, Brian. Iloilo is a beautiful place, and would love to visit there again.

[@brianbaxter3913]

@@reflections_with_Shay I plan to go back again sometime. A guy I chatted with at a craft thing there gave me his number and said to call if I get back there again

[@jenna4xa]

Part of many schools and universities' student outreach programs in Iloilo City during the early 2010s was cleaning up the Iloilo Riverside and planting mangrove trees and plants along what is known as Esplanade now. It's fantastic that the city is reaping the rewards now.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Jenna for the information! We all reap the rewards from all the planting and renovation, right? We need to do this all over the Philippines. 😉

[@chrisbeidler162]

Impressive accomplishment for the city. Kudos to all the hardworking cleanup workers, vendors and taxi drivers who take pride in their city. It couldn't be done without them.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Yes Chris! You are correct! 😉

[@jimwilson7]

WOW! Congratulations Shay! What a wonderful example of artistry! Your video was so well done! I'm sure you are proud of it as you absolutely should be!! It's impossible to know how long it will take the residents of your city to feel the pride of having a clean community, but as soon as they watch this video they will be proud of you!!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Jim! 😌

[@lorandmagyar]

Superb story. Very inspiring and compelling. I participate in river cleanups at my home in Indianapolis and beach cleanups at my condo in Myrtle Beach. I rarely go on a walk or hike without taking a plastic bag for trash and debris. Echoing the thesis of your guests... I notice other people doing the same. People I see often on the trails or on the beach... are now also carrying bags and picking things up. Good behavior is more contagious than bad behavior 🙂 I don't have kids....but I have many I do things with. They will remind me "lorand you forgot a cleaning bag" 👍

[@reflections_with_Shay]

That's so great Lorand! We agree!

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Everything about this video was beautifully done. Thank you so much for letting us see what you see with the camera. 🙂👍👍👍🙏

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thanks so much Joe! 😊

[@DavidSheridan-kt7hv]

Another greatly produced video. We were in Iloilo for festival last month and it was a wonderful thing and a great way to show the pride instilled in the citizens there. Our plan is to move there sometime this year. Thanks for your efforts Shay!!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much David! Good luck with your move! 😉

[@wanderingdevildogadventures]

Shay, I don’t know how you do it. You’ve created another masterpiece. Your video content was artful. The narrative was thoughtful and compelling. The overall flow of the story led me to want to become involved in the effort you’ve undertaken. Great job!!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much WDDA! Please do, and thank you for all of your constant support! 😌

[@corpsmanfmf9772]

Well said, Jarhead.

[@jerryfritz374]

Shay the Softness of your tone is very nice. Iloilo is Almost as beautiful as your attitude and smile. Please keep up the good work. You help me to relax.have a Blessed day Dear Shay

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Jerry! 😌

[@joeknight3269]

Very inciteful SHAY thank you for showing Iloilo I can't wait to visit there.Keep up the good work.Take care

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Joe! You will really love IloIlo, and the whole country! 😉

[@dankennethjavier6775]

Wow, very nice kind of vlogging.. Like a documentary.. Good job.. Such a clean, Beautiful and Lovely Place, ILOILO🙌👏❤️

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Dan for your kind words! 😌

[@1edmayor]

Great information documentary video Shay! Iloilo is the "City of Love ❤️", Voted top 5 City by World 🌎 Mayor. Yes, l am from born in Manila living at Seattle Washington USA. We are the ones who design the bike lanes in Iloilo City by Mayor Jed Mabilog. Shabu drug dealers protector, now hiding in USA did not want to get killed by FPRR Mayor Duterte. Copied from USA and by other Mayors in Metro Manila. To reduce air pollution, get people out of their cars, and excersize. I am a Systems Engineer, Washington State, US. Department of Transportation Public Works, US. Conference of Mayors.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much for your comment and for your encouragement Mayor, and for the information! 😌

[@Clauderoberts29]

Wow Shay, very nice video. When I move there in April Iloilo city is one place I will consider living.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Claude! I think you will like IloIlo very much. 😉

[@GSFxEdge]

Thanks for another professional recording, Shay! It is so important to keep places clean Streets, waterways, air, and Seas. The ecosystems that thrive in the natural environment are so essential to the food chain on which we all rely. Plastics while a great benefit to society are a real detriment if not disposed of properly.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much GeorgeS! It's our world and we should keep it clean for everyone! 😉

[@roybowman8824]

Shay, fantastic work, well worth the wait! Such a beautiful place with a committed and well spoken mayor!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Glad you enjoyed it Roy! Thank you for your support!

[@babblingalong7689]

Great cinematography, thanks.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Babbling Along!

[@glennhiggins5425]

Exceptional work Miss Shay. You've just blown it out the water with your courage/ determination to make the Philippines beautiful. I'm sure with what you have experienced in Iloilo and the information provided by the mayor there will snow ball back in your home town Valencia/ Dumaguete as well in many other locations throughout the Philippines. I first discovered trash bins and or fines$ littering in Palawan way back in 2003. This is by far my favourite video of yours, I was so impressed with your previous video cleaning up the foreshore at Dumaguete. I believe, knew that this was the inspiration from within you that you may have thought long and hard how to correct the trash/ litter problem/ problema🤔. You never cease to amaze me. Your caring attitude about your country is exceptional and I personally applaud you 👏 I really hope your got some self gratification from your visit to Iloilo and meeting with the mayor. Welldone Shay, you deserve everything that comes your way, though I feel your very humble. Take care beautiful lady. BTW, guy,/ ladies viewer of Shay's channel, please don't skip the add, this lady( Shay) works hard to bring you great content. Cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️ 🥂 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Glenn! Yes, I enjoyed my trip and meeting with the mayor! 😉😉

[@glennhiggins5425]

@@reflections_with_Shay welcome Shay, I appreciate your acknowledgement of my support to your channel.

[@FilCanGil]

Phenomenal video Shay👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Very inspirational and thought-provoking. Just goes to show that when residents take ownership of their environment, extraordinary things can be accomplished. I wish Dumaguete the same success. I’m positive with you advocating for change it WILL come to fruition, and that my dear Shay, will be your legacy🙏🏼

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you as always for your kind words and support Gil! One step at a time, right? 😉

[@davehood1514]

Excellent quality video, the Mayor and people of Iloilo city should be very proud of what they have achieved, I hope it inspires the rest of the philopines to follow suite, it could one day end up like the Switzerland of Asia.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

I hope so too David! 😉

[@nickefgen9219]

What a beautiful city Shay thank you for showing us, everyone should always take pride in keeping the city clean, great video thank you for posting it

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Nic for your kind words! 😌

[@chrisgarin1]

Thank you for featuring my city! Every day here in Manila makes me appreciate Iloilo even more.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

You are very welcome Chimichurri! 😌

[@edm4844]

OMG Shay!! You produced an outstanding video! Such an informative video. This video points out what is possible when Government officials partner with the community. Amazing things can be accomplished! You really hit it home with this video. That Iloilo City Mayor is someone who sets the bar high he has done great things for the city! All your guests were very informative! Thank you to them!!🙏 Good job Shay! Congratulations on this video! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Ed! So happy that you enjoyed this video! And thank you so much for your constant support! We do things as a community, and a family! Without that, none of these videos could happen! It's my dream! 😉

[@camdilts5089]

Shay for mayor..well done young lady. Quality video over quantity..keep up the good work

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you kindly Cam! I prefer the camera to politics! 😉

[@tonykidd7441]

Great documentary style video on Iloilo’s transformation. Never heard of the city until I got to the Philippines, it’s not on too many people’s top places to retire. Booked a month airbnb not too far from the Esplanade, looking forward to breathing cleaner air after 2 months in Manila and Cebu:)

[@reflections_with_Shay]

That's great Tony! You will love it there! 😌

[@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114]

Way to go Shay. High class video. I love to see a Take Charge Mayor who knows how to inspire and get things done.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Grandpa Pete! 😌

[@Matthew30247]

This was worth the wait. Excellent job Shay!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Matthew! 😉

[@MayaLifeInThePhilippines]

Beautiful video as usual. This is an inspiration for us Negrense to help clean up our Island. Good job Shay! ❤️

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Maya! 😌

[@glenclarkchidley3637]

A mayor for the people A mayor for the land and its resources. What a novel idea! I bet this guy could duplicate this on a grander scale as a territorial Governor. BRAVO MAYOR JERRY TRENAS Shay... I love the direction you are going with your channel. I would absolutely live/retire and spend my $ in a place like this! Thank you for not making this another “ Dating a Filipina”channel.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you GlenClark! Mayor Trenas is very impressive!

[@FelipeColacion]

Such a finely crafted piece. Iloilo has a lot of potentials.Thank you for this video 😊

[@reflections_with_Shay]

My pleasure Felipe! 😊

[@OneJuanWon]

Another beautiful creation - and a fantastic story of how Iloilo City turned itself around - the attention to detail is incredible. Well done Ms. Shay 😊

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Juan! So happy you enjoyed it! 😌

[@libertos9960]

Beautiful video. I love your editing, voice, and videography. Watching it was almost a form or meditation for me. Keep up the great work, I will visit in January.

[@scotthummer1319]

Wonderful video Shay

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Scott! 😌

[@richardhemphill8115]

Nice you have Great talent, very Enjoyable

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Richard! 😌

[@charlesc.9572]

" If you don't pickup the garbage, the whole place looks like garbage". Excellent video with an important message. I wish you much success with your endeavor to clean up your city. You can do it, Shay. Step by step.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Charles! 😌

[@ColWJW]

Wow! Another beautifully filmed and produced mini documentary. Shay, you are so good at these. Please stay focused and keep producing these wonderful informative videos. yes I agree so many around the world would love to help but we are so far away.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Col Wilcox! We will keep producing as long as you all keep inspiring them! It's my dream! 😌

[@scottd8938]

Fabulous story Shay. Another thought provoking vlog that, hopefully, will lead to appropriate change and advancement of your beautiful Island home. Great job...

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Scott! 😉

[@BiancaBeyond]

Wow Shay this is so well done! Remarkable documentary, we were so happy for the opportunity to meet up! Look forward to visiting you in Dumaguete

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Oh, thank you so much Michael and Bianca! We can't thank you enough for your help with this video; it was really great meeting you and making new friends! Yes, I will be happy to show you around Dumaguete and our surrounding towns, but we have to clean up first because you've become so spoiled 😉

[@donald6301]

Another awesome video. Starts with educating and people taking pride in their communities. Love it.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Donald! Exactly! Education...

[@twindragontyler]

Another great video.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much! 😌

[@thenorwegian3292]

With the right mayor this can happen in all cities in Philippines. You did an awesome job with this vlog. It’s easy to see that you put a lot of energy and a lot of work to make this amazing vlog. Thanks for sharing. ❤best regards from Norway 🇳🇴

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much my Norwegian friend! 😉

[@philipmasie]

Inspiring story Shay!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Philip for your support! 😌

[@willc4922]

Another fantastic view and point of view on the Philippines. Prayers for success in your efforts.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thanks so much Will! 😉

[@Jason-47..]

Great video and hopefully it will inspire enough people in your community to get things moving in the right direction.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

I hope so Jason! 😉

[@IanCrouse]

Yes, I remember this video, Mike and Bianca were great guests.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Yes, they were Ian!

[@GradyGordon-bl9py]

Shay, your soft-spoken words and incredible insight all ways make me smile, your true gift is allowing others to see the world through your eyes, a world of beauty and possibilities 🌞

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Grady! 😌

[@JasonManners]

Thank you Shay. The quality and content is very high quality. The amount of thought and passion put into these videos you do is second to none. I am looking forward to the next one.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Jason! We appreciate that Jason! 😌

[@Biarritz60]

Thanks for another great video Shay. i think you found a seed that you can take back home and plant in Duma, let it grow and become strong.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Well written Michael! We will! 😉

[@mikoy143ilonggo5]

I am iloilo... My City my pride... As an ilonggo... Thank for showcasing not just our cities effort but the effort of every ilonggo to maintain the cleanliness of our beloved city... Both private and public has it's own effort in having all of this... More improvement and beautification projects to come in iloilo.. more power to your channel.. god bless

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Mikoy for your thoughtful comment and for helping to keep your city so clean and beautiful! And thank you for your encouragement! 😉

[@free2roam674]

Hello Mikoy, I am Canadian and retiring in the Philippines this fall. Everything I have heard about your city is so positive and many people I met said that people in Iloilo are the friendliest in all of the Philippines. I look forward to visiting and hopefully settling down in your city. Cam from Calgary

[@davidkarl5192]

beautiful streets, it makes people feel less stress when everything is organized. I admire your mission and think that if you inspire people to make the whole country that clean. they will probably put up a statue of the great Shay😇😇😇🤩always to be remembered in history books as the person who started the clean movement.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you David! I just want the same for all cities and towns in the Philippines! 😉

[@davidkarl5192]

@@reflections_with_Shay keep doing what you do, and others will follow and one day it could spread to every city. I know you are not looking for fame, but you might start a movement.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thanks again David! 😌

[@shagwellington]

Very informative. I was wondering about IloIlo City as a place to retire. Looks better than Dumagete. Thanks for the video. Nice to know there are places like this in the Philippines.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Kris! 😌

[@georgeproud1686]

You are an inspiration to us all, that was a beautifully made video. I hope your mayor and city counselors are made to watch it. I live in rural France and each village has at least one full time employee keeping the local area clean and well cared for. There is no litter because people care. Good luck on your mission, Much love from France x

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much George! One step at a time, right? 😉

[@meditationbyking8484]

Shay you nailed it again well done you are so talented what an inspiration you are God Bless good vibes

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Meditation By King! 😌

[@kevincrooks187]

Such a beautiful video Shay it's amazing what the mayor has done and the people like he said if there's a will there's a way😊😊

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Yes Kevin, if there is a will, there is a way! 😉

[@allcarsntrucks]

Congratulations Shay another masterpiece . This video could be used as a tool by every city to show how it can be done . Bring pride to your city . Other vloggers have mentioned another clean up scheduled, you should be very proud , it looks like you started a movement.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Henry for all your encouragement! 😌

[@jukkarauhala9778]

Really impressive. I hope other cities learn from Iloilo. The video was pleasant to watch because of the subject and above all because of your professional filming and editing Maayong trabaho Dai👍👍👍

[@DrDaleWagner]

Great video Shay. Good on you for pursuing this effort. Kudos to the mayor of Iloilo for making cleanliness a priority. A lot can be learned from his approach... meeting with barangay leaders and students to instill city pride in the next generation.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thanks so much Dr. Dale! 😊

[@George-ux6zz]

It's certainly a beautiful city.

[@gotaplay]

Shay , not only is this video important but your skills as an editor and narrator are top notch . I really think , although hard work you should try a full feature documentary .. Good job idol Shay

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Wow, thank you Paul! Maybe someday! right now, we're focused on making the best videos we can for you all 😉

[@BenjaminGib]

Wow, , Shay, it’s a superbly crafted video and a great interview with the mayor. What a wonderful inside-track story you gave us insight to. And also very well done shooting, editing and audio recording using those DJI lav mics! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤗 And kudos for lots of hard work doing the captions too.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Ben for your encouragement, help, and support! And you understand what goes into one of these videos! 😌

[@JimMillsCSLC]

Miss Shay, this is an inspiring video! I am very impressed with your desire and commitment to see local communities in the Philippines embrace a more holistic approach and vision in creating beautiful spaces that mirror the natural beauty that abounds. My gratitude to Mayor Trenas for his leadership in facilitating this remarkable change in Iloilo City🙏🏼🇵🇭 And thank you, Shay, for bringing awareness to your fellow citizens and to foreigners like myself who welcome the opportunity to participate and encourage this effort. You have a great gift in presenting your videos with conscious awareness and goodwill🙏🏼💖

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Jim for such a thoughtful comment and for your kind words of encouragement! Yes, the more who participate, the greater the chance we have for change. I did not envision all this attention when I started this channel, but I am grateful to all of my subs and contributors for helping to make this a success. 😌

[@jeretso]

Wow so clean. I want to go there next

[@reflections_with_Shay]

You should Jeretso! Very beautiful!

[@paulnoe9452]

Another excellent video keep up the great work.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Paul! 😉

[@agnesbendijo9274]

You never fail to surprise us with your talents Shay.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Agnes! 😌

[@daveh5947]

WOW what a fantastic Video showing what can be done and what a beautiful Promenade! You shouldn't be thanking us.... we should be thanking you for all the beautiful videos you've already made, showing the beauty of the Philippines from a filipino! One who actually sees and appreciates the beauty!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Dave for appreciating our videos! 😉

[@lanec5672]

Excellent, Shay.. keep up the good work! ☺

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Lane! Will do! 😉

[@robertruck5501]

And once again, hearing your voice, and seeing your loving appearance has made my day.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

😉

[@bryankoziar2867]

Another wonderful video. I hope it inspires people to try and replicate what the city and people of Iloilo has accomplished.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Bryan! I hope so too! 😉

[@JudyBofill]

Proud of iloilo city accomplishment.used to live there many years ago.maayo na guid ang ciudad

[@ervinalexander1734]

It's a great service you're doing in the city on the clean up llioilo city

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Ervin! 😉

[@__Craig__]

You have certainly found your own very healthy, high-energy, and mindful niche. Just when I think you can't possibly produce better content, you raise the bar again. Just amazing. BRAVO!!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Craig! That means a lot! 😌

[@DAVIDJONES-ye8qf]

Hi Shay a very well put together video it shows how educating people can change the environment you are a very good ambassador for your city and country I wish you all the best Dumaguete and Negros Oriental can learn a lot from you and the people can become more proud

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much David! 😌

[@davidcraycraft9717]

I have to say Shay every video you share makes me want to get to the Philippines sooner than I'm planning. I hope when I do get there I can help in some small way to help your dream come true for your home. Your video's touch my heart. Thank you so much touching my heart with your compassion.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much David! When you arrive, there will be plenty of help you can do, and you will be welcomed with open arms! 😉

[@edm4844]

Shay, so much relevant information to unpack in this video for your cause. You are on the right track for a worthy cause! Stay on course it is all worth it. We all can make a difference but you must make the effort. Your videography in your videos is next level. Keep up the good work!! 🙏🙏

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Ed! And thank you as always for all of your support and encouragement! 😉

[@RedDogsRiches]

Hello Shay how are you I hope you can get your city to do this it's such a beautiful place you would think the people would want to keep it looking nice keep fighting for it and I'm sure you will reach your goal cheers

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Maybe one day John! But as we see, it is very doable 😉

[@johncano3972]

Congrats for your activism and pride of your beautiful country.. 👍🏼 One Swallow CAN make summer..!!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you John! I think we all can make a difference together 😉

[@johncano3972]

Yes.!! You're already making it. And many will fallow.

[@keltic_nomad]

hi Shay I found your video very interesting good filming and editing skills

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Keltic Nomad for your kind words!

[@andrewwoods8153]

Well done, Shay. Great positive video.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Andrew! 😉

[@florenadulla9739]

Thanks so much for making this great video making our country clean and livable is all our concern thanks so much GOD BLESS

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Our pleasure Florena! We'll keep working for change. 😉

[@omod2793]

This is absolutely amazing!! So professionally done 🙂

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Omo D for your encouragement and support! 😌

[@commonsense408]

I love this, it's very important for not only the local government to take pride in their cities but it's just as important for the citizens to take pride in their cities and even their island. Now growth will be possible

[@reflections_with_Shay]

That's what Governor Trenas said too. He understood that he had to get the citizens behind the project, and that's what we are trying to do as well. 😉

[@jimscholz2997]

Maybe the Dumaguete mayors office will come up with a plan. Seems like it would be pretty easy to organize a clean up now and then, and then add trash cans around the city. Best of luck to you in everything you do.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Jim! We have another cleanup on the 1st! We'll build slowly... 😉

[@Cesar82nd]

I will be in Iloilo in 8 months. This will be my base. ❤ from Miami.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Sounds wonderful Cesar!

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Great view #’s Shay! 💪😊 you’re getting going.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Jamie! I'm happy to see that!! 😁

[@yamlevy8200]

Your video made me, an Ilonggo living in the US beaming with pride. We the Ilonggos that had left the city for various reasons are eager to come back. I can not wait to enjoy my retirement in the city of love.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Yam! Yes, you have a beautiful city to go back to 😉

[@yamlevy8200]

@Filipina Shay Travels 🇵🇭 I have been visiting Iloilo every year since 2010 until 2019, I have witnessed the improvement every year. I used to dream for Iloilo to have a park like the Central Park in New York city for the residents to enjoy and escape once in a while and I am glad that we have the Eaplanades and bike lanes and the city keep on adding for more. All the plazas and public markets are also being renovated and improved. When I am strolling in megaworld, and Esplanade 1, it transport me back to the streets of New York city and central park.

[@bobbywilliams6961]

As always Miss.Shay Thanks for your Environmental Help and God Bless your Channel 🙏🏽

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Bobby!😌

[@michaeljones4715]

Shay, great job, 👏👏👏💥💥 I also noticed a lot of stray dogs running around

[@reflections_with_Shay]

All over the Philippines Michael, but far less in IloIlo than Dumaguete!

[@marioguerra2377]

Inspiring to say the least Shay. Hopefully this catches on to your city and then the next and so on and so on. Great video Shay keep doing what you do best

[@reflections_with_Shay]

I hope so too Mario! 😉

[@RandyTrimz]

@ Shay Travel: I Am Ilonggo…Currently living in Dubai UAE…I was one of the witnessed, The Iloilo River was almost dead before, Floating garbage, Informal Settlers Etc. I left my City way back on 2003…Then It surprised & amazed Me for the Transformation of the River thru the effort did by the City Government… A big changes where investors are attracted…To put Businesses in Iloilo..

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Randy! Your city is now very beautiful, and we hope the rest of the Philippines can become like IloIlo! 😉

[@philippinefamilylifewithle2673]

Woy grabi ang effort 😍 very informative! ❤️👏

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Kay usa ka bulan na man 🤣

[@rorybellamy2533]

Thanks! thanks for the good report and good interviews too. I hope you will have more to share in the future in other locations. 🐢 A happy Turtle will be a good spokesperson for a clean environment (, just a little idea for happy promotion ) Yes it is a change of mind and heart , we only have one Earth , keep it clean . I am so proud of you Shay for working on this solution .

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much Rory for all your encouragement! 😌

[@spincube5734]

Excellent production, information dispersal & narration on a very important topic. Thanks Shay !!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Spincube!

[@johnminichielli8957]

Iloilo demonstrates that cleanliness is a state of mind and not a financial imperative. I grew up in an Italalian neighborhood on the outskirts of Boston that would not be considered wealthy, but the italians have a sense of pride in their areas and i disticly remember the how clean everything always was. Poverty is no excuse for living in filth.

[@George-ux6zz]

We have a lot of mangroves in Florida near the beaches. They become fish hatcheries.

[@lifeinthematrix9]

This was the content I was looking for. All the best with your channel! New subscriber here. I loved the dog feeding video from 6 months ago and will watch more of your videos soon. Keep up the good work!

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Welcome aboard, lifeinthematrix! Thank you so much for appreciating this.

[@lifeinthematrix9]

@@reflections_with_Shay you're welcome!

[@George-ux6zz]

Thank you for taking me on a trip through your beautiful city.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

You are so welcome George! 😌

[@FG-cc3qk]

Thanks for featuring Iloilo. There's still a lot of work and areas in Iloilo that need to be improved, especially near the ports. The downtown area can benefit from a more energized urban regeneration program such as a pedestrianized Calle Real (JM Basa) similar to the high streets in Europe (that will surely boost employment and property prices). Sustainable transport solutions such as safer bike lanes and a clean mass transport system (trams seem to be the perfect solution for Iloilo) should get more attention from city planners if Iloilo needs to level up even more.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you so much FG for your thoughtful comment! Both Michael/Bianca and the governor spoke about some of these things off camera, and with the support of the citizens, changes will continue to happen. Keep thinking positively 😌

[@HappyinJapan358]

We bought a condo there this year because we like Iloilo so much! Still a long road ahead though but amazing start

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Sounds great, DS. Let us know in the future about how your stay in Iloilo is.

[@alr818]

Great video! I hope I can come back to Dumegete and experience a city closer to this.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

I hope so too ALR! We're working for it! 😉

[@Dennis-gp8zf]

It has become a beautiful city, a nice example for everyone.

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Yes it is!

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Shay♥It takes a Country that Cares🥰And Your a Big part to the Cleanup♥

[@reflections_with_Shay]

Thank you Timothy! Yes, we care! 😉