Inside Rich Philippines 🇵🇭 ALABANG is EXTREMELY Beautiful

I visit the ultra luxury Alabang suburb in Metro Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭
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[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Manila has many rich and modern enclaves like Makati, Rockwell Center, BGC, Filinvest city, Araneta City, Ortigas Center, Eastwood city, Asiana city and many more upcoming developments like Bridgetowne, Parklinks, Arcovia, Vertis North and soon to rise little cities in the Bay area like Manila Horizon, Solar city, SM Reclamation, and a dozen more. It's beginning to realize what it's been called from the beginning - the Pearl of the Orient. 😊

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Wealth = Forbes Park & Dasmarinas

[@listermasamong7015]

Novali bigger than gbc

[@emman.8655]

I've always thought Penang is the Pearl of the Orient, but just found out now that Manila, Goa, and Hong Kong have also been called the same.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

@@emman.8655 it's in the Philippine National Anthem that it's the land of happy people and it's the Pearl of the Orient. 😊

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

@@emman.8655 the Philippines is already called the Pearl of the Orient even before Penang and Hong Kong was established or still doesn't exist. It's the true pearl of the Orient with white sand beaches across the archipelago.

[@yella_c2]

Welcome to the South! Evia Mall is also around that area, it has the same vibe as Alabang Town Center. Keep yourself hydrated, Zane...

[@cecillarin5896]

i agree with your economic analysis about the Philippine economy, yes in an aggregate level the economy is expanding but the benefit is not showing in the average income pilipino earner no wonder many of us are still living overseas

[@bureaucrazy1234]

The Philippines is proof that "trickle-down" economic policies or practices are a pipe dream. Anyways, on to the next mall to impress us Zane.

[@gee7436]

@@bureaucrazy1234 Nailed it.

[@MiguelAngelGarcia-ht4kr]

I am ofw but I am investing my money on real estate not spending and spending.you have to be smart with your earnings our mistakes is we are lazy and we don't educate and we always business people for our misery.but in reality just blame on yourself.

[@victordecastro7221]

_ but all those condo bldg. complexes are being built for whom - chinese investors aka 'pogo(s) .. maybe ?!?

[@akifrivaldo]

​@@bureaucrazy1234This is facts 👌 This is just a mask

[@Loimike31]

Makati has the most expensive suburbs Forbes Park, Dasmarinas Village, Bel Air, Urdaneta village, etc.

[@patrickt49]

People move to Alabang because they pay less taxes over there compared to Forbes.

[@anon-tlv3399]

the names sound so american. I think the Phillipines would benefit from highlighting their culture and creating a unique urban scape, and less making high-end imitations of american and japanese concepts

[@emmalee9747]

@@anon-tlv3399as much as I love the Philippines and those high end cities in bubbles. I have to agree with you.

[@wynncruz1467]

@@anon-tlv3399 How many decades have those names remained that way, and why not America and Japan are a big part of the image of the Philippines. What the Philippines is today in terms of infrastructure is due to the influence of these two powerful countries.

[@josephcada8888]

@@anon-tlv3399the urban life in the Philippines is very westernized. If you want cultural experience, you have to hit the islands. Wait until 2029, I am hoping that all infrastructures are done. Follow Asean analytics for updates.

[@mattanain10]

Oh you finally visited the south!! Compared to other cities in Metro Manila I can say that Alabang is more chill and quiet. I am a southie so I might be a little biased haha

[@user-vd4ub2lo7y]

That is why i love Philippines mall cuz it's really family friendly and you will really enjoy shopping there like there's so many items,foods,etc to choose from ❤ SM is best along with Ayala ✨

[@anon-tlv3399]

the question is, is it family friendly only if youre in the top 1% that has the money to spend in them. and what is offered to an average family if they dont have the salary to spend in them?

[@user-vd4ub2lo7y]

@@anon-tlv3399 uh, mall is very family friendly and we can buy items there cuz we can spend it, but for average family they can spend there if they have earned money

[@mikeshinobi1288]

​@@anon-tlv3399Work hard and smart, and you will experience what others are experiencing right now. If you want to settle with a mediocre income, do not complain or compare your life to others who want better lives.

[@MarieChristine95]

@@anon-tlv3399absolutely correct! Makes me wonder if those super expensive stores inside the malls are actually making enough sales to pay the rent?

[@thinkforyourself9334]

​@MarieChristine95 Most are barely scrapping by. Lots of stores are always empty or only have a few paying customers on a typical day.

[@benjiecontreras7079]

Forbes Park in Makati is where the Filipino ultra rich live. You can also find most of the foreign ambassadors living here.

[@CALI_VEGAS_PINA]

Omigoodness, Zane… you brought back memories of the last time my hubby and I were in the Philippines. His parents live in Alabang and I was staying in Parañaque with relatives. One time we met at Towm Center at Jerry’s Grill to eat.. and also a bar on the 2nd floor… before coming back to the States together. This was in May of 2008!!

[@JuvelynBacalso-du7fz]

Alabang Town center , I like that area, really chilly place!

[@RR52517]

So nice that you’ve visited the southern part of Manila.

[@jamideleon]

The developer of Festival Mall is Filinvest while Festive Walk in Iloilo is by Megaworld; same developer of Uptown Mall, Eastwood Mall, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Newport Mall, Lucky China Town, and Forbes Town.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

There's a big park in Filinvest city. The area is designed by a Singaporean company so there are lots of greenery in that Business Area section 😊

[@newetman4382]

Many focus on BGC, Makati, Ortigas and Eastwood but Alabang is dope!

[@lizzeeana9915]

I miss this place, I stayed in the south near alabang for almost 2 decades...I always visit Filinvest and Town center... thanks for showing us around👍👍👍

[@richardnuevo]

You forgot to walk around Madrigal Business Park which is adjacent to filinvest city

[@Ryan_Christopher]

Really nothing to see in MBP.

[@1st.OneFan]

@6:53: festival mall is the 5th largest mall in the philippines. the mall has a gross floor area of 400,000 square meters (4,300,000 sq ft).

[@John-vh3ig]

Oh wow! I never knew there’s a roller coaster inside a mall in the Philippines like Mall of America.

[@karlberroya8012]

I think you forgot to explore the expansion wing of Festival Mall. There’s a Water Garden in there.

[@nestorluna8062]

Try to visit nuvali , the nxt big thing

[@germboy007]

you nissed the river walk,you were so close to it

[@tjjavier]

Yeah too bad! One of the best attractions of the mall

[@mimivelasquez137]

1st? Hehe. South of the Metro😊

[@patrickt49]

For the GDP per capita of the Philippines to increase, they need to produce high value chain items like Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Even countries like Thailand and Malaysia have embraced this model and are slowly developing their tech industry. BPO's are good for the economy, but don't pay all that much but they hire droves of people.

[@solesearching7020]

Wow thanks for showing Filinvest and ATC on your video. One of my favorite place to go when I was still in Philippines. My family used to go there when I was younger. ❤ try going to Molito its just right beside it and there are so many restaurants there to choose from. Keep it up!

[@Kushal6831]

Amazing video ❤❤ love your video's Zane 😊

[@richardnuevo]

The South indeed was fine but I'm from the upper east side of the metropolis ✌️😁

[@Miguel_angel6791]

I am wishing metro Manila build more subways railways to avoid traffic

[@jaecrowder7802]

For a change. Visit Paete town in Laguna province. See their woodcarvers. Visit Pagsanjan falls aka Cavinti falls also in Laguna. Shoot the rapids.

[@richieliper4720]

Nice to see you here again, mate! Welcome & enjoy your stay!❤️

[@Ryan_Christopher]

It frustrates me that they still can’t get Aircon Control Vestibules correctly. In America any Mall would have two sets of tight-fitting doors per Entrance, so that the cooled or heated air doesn’t mix with outside air. It’s an Energy-Saving Law. As expensive as electricity is in the PH, you would think there would be more mandates for Energy Efficiency. Instead you get drafty malls with places that are either too warm or too cold,. Those Air Curtains where the guards post simply will not cut it.

[@velky_reeds]

8:17 That's actually the largest indoor roller coaster in the Philippines at the moment. Also, there's a whole massive outdoor river area that you missed if you walked to the other side of the mall

[@lizanomura6430]

My children enjoyed it there when they were young when we go home for Christmas what a great experience 🥰🥰🥰

[@lizdgb7570]

There is a point to point bus from Alabang Town Center direct to BGC one bus ride only and non stop.

[@normanvaliao]

I actually enjoy Alabang more than Makati or BGC. Probably because they have more trees and open spaces.

[@nerissagonzales7077]

There’s a lot of security guards in rich subdivisions. They won’t allow you to enter if you don’t have appointment to homeowner. Security guard will call first the person (homeowner) before they will let you in.

[@maryrose7152]

Alabang is my favorite hangout place since I live 20 min drive. It has nice ambience and not chaotic not much of a crowd and decent people.

[@faustinofabro3408]

Thank you for visiting my country PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 I hope you have a lot of fun, I’m a new subscriber to your channel for say thank you for including Philippines 🇵🇭 to your vlog SALAMAT PO SIR INGAT PALAGI HOD BLESS, MY. AME IS TINO I LIVE HERE I. HONOLULU HAWAII

[@LloydTaray-bt7ho]

Welcome to ph zane new subscribers keep it up😊

[@aennerquioco]

I used to go to the Festival Mall when I lived in Sucat, Muntinlupa City. One of my favorite place and hangout

[@Neal_only1]

Mall of America outside Minneapolis has 4 floors and an amusement part with roller coaster

[@ragnachill6689]

Good to see this place again through your vlog . 😊 Nice !

[@aklanpinoy6717]

Subbed! Thank you for this video! Great to see Alabang! I have friends and relatives mentioned that place alot, that I've never been to yet. One day, maybe! And yum, that pizza looks scrumptious on my screen! Whew, I almost took a bite when you had it so close to my face, LOL! Thank you, Zane! Watching you from Southern California, good ole USA! 🙂

[@norybathan640]

New subscriber because you really read about my country. Ingat 💖

[@angelsweetlife]

Hi Zane! I always like your reading and now your travel specially where you are ... Philippines 😊

[@moriel01]

*_Festival Mall is a really old mall, it's actually a part of our childhood here in the South as it opened in 1998. I love Festival Mall, I have so much memories there. It's very nostalgic whenever I go there._*

[@richardnuevo]

There are numerous enclaves for the rich within metro manila like the prices of properties are way more than a million US dollars

[@poltes5]

Thank you for your video footages, helps me keep updated what is around there. Usually when I do get to visit I can only go to Mega Mall, BGC area and my favorite flea market style in Greenhills. It becomes more colorful as the Christmas season comes about, more festive decors and events in/around many malls. I used to wonder before why they kept building huge malls, now I understand, helps spread it out so people will have shorter commute times, plus in the very humid weather, AC in the mall is a good relief. And people loves to eat..so always a good selection to find around. There is indeed a big disparity in the income of many Philippine households, way too low wages..so it is so common to find a family member is working abroad, or maybe preparing to migrate permanently. But times are changing, hopefully something else improves. Always a great potential for our dear motherland.

[@elizabethcoyoy7576]

I enjoy touring you there in that big mall and nice places in Alabang you go around . Take care and God bless

[@bishelski_16]

Yes welcome to the south! Alabang is a chill place.. we are more laid back than in the north metro. 😊❤

[@TT_MIA]

I purchased a 3 BR condo at the Mitsubishi BGC Four Seasons. Love the area

[@benjaminsales7220]

keep showing some tourist spot for me . Never been to Philippines

[@henrytecson3059]

Welcome back bro. Godbless,

[@rubenreyes4477]

In the Phils. same in other countries in the world. The extreme rich people lives together and separately with other people who are not in their 😅😅😮😢same level.

[@adman8853]

I am visiting the Philippine and it is good to know about this place..must visit location in my list👍

[@moondustgirl2132]

16:00 - Sadly, there has always been a noticeably unequal distribution of wealth in PH. We have some of the richest in the world, but also some of the poorest. Has been that way since the Spanish times it seems when the colonizers took for themselves vast tracts of lands while the native Filipinos (who they derogatorily call "Indios") became like tenant farmers or slaves. Of course since then, there have been those who became wealthy through sheer hard work and just the knack for business, esp. Chinese immigrants like the Sy's and Gokongwei's for example. But the disparity between the rich and poor has sadly remained wide. Hopefully, with the rapid growth of the economy, more of the poor will cross over to middle-income status. 🙏

[@michaelcorvin25]

Welcome to our hood, Zane!!! 🥳

[@almaenriqueznene6651]

Yes it's look amazing that my country have a place like this but still disappointing coz alots of street kids no home starving and poor people who still suffering coz of poverty only rich people can afford this kind of lifestyle and they're greedy to help those people...sadly disappointing..

[@ericmjrs798]

You should see the water garden there are Festival Mall. Check it from the guard

[@richardnuevo]

As far as I know the PNR - the train was stopped for awhile to be upgraded

[@emelio7995]

I love my country and Metro Manila and Cebu. Our GDP per capita may be low but we don't have homeless and thieves problems in our premier business centers not like in the US like LA, Miami, NYC. San Francisco, Chicago and many more.

[@gametri-eq6lj]

exactly and most Asians don’t go into drugs and gangs

[@thinkforyourself9334]

Why do all.of the malls, pharmacies and restaurants have security guards then.😂😂 oh to stop people from stealing and causing problems 🤡😯👍 got it 😂😂

[@emelio7995]

@@thinkforyourself9334 Yes that is right. In the Philippines, all establishments must provide well armed security officers that is to deter criminal minded people to commit crimes. In America, criminal people have all the opportunities to commit crimes because of lack of deterrence of criminals from committing crimes. You got it now. known, alright. Will you do me a favor, can you put some contents to your bogus account. You sound mean and brave to me. Make your identity be clear to us here i YT. Hokus Bogus lion. Pwe!

[@ItsMe-xm5sz]

Festival is a people’s mall where people from all walks of life go to. It is really big, and under renovation (at least part of it). If you want to see a really beautiful mall, go to Evia Lifestyle Center along Daang Hari - not too far from Festival.

[@ericmjrs798]

Since you are in Alabang, make time to see West Gate, Alabang Town Center and Molito

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

You make me crave margarita pizza,one of my favourites,haven’t been to Alabang for 40years,thanks for showing us around.

[@JohnCarlo76]

Alabang is like the Beverly Hills of the Philippines.

[@bodyloverz30]

With so many mall closings in US, I wonder how all the malls here, continue to flourish and more be built?

[@rm_alfaro]

It's because there are NO looting & brazen shoplifting/theft incidences happening in these Philippine malls unlike what's happening in the US right now. Actually, it's not just the malls that are closing but a lot of other business establishments have closed down in some parts of the US right now because of crime & homelessness. You won't believe how many empty stores, closed restaurants & other business establishments that have gone out of business in LA, San Francisco & NYC, etc. People in the US don't feel safe going to malls anymore so they just go online shopping. Sadly, small businesses in the US can't afford to pay their expensive rent/lease because they're not making big money so a lot of them are just opting to close down their business. Meanwhile, malls will continue to thrive in the Philippines because Filipinos love to hang out with friends & family and malls are pretty safe, fun & convenient place where people can gather and bond together while doing shopping, dining in restaurants & doing other fun & entertaining activities in these huge & beautiful malls.

[@fatboytime8855]

love the vids, but I would love it more it you add how much you spend at the resturants...keep up the good work!

[@joserizal1158]

Filipinos love going to Malls for shopping, movies, restaurants, hanging around, etc

[@user-gj2ey8bt7p]

Very Filipino way, always bring umbrella. Sunny or rainy day.Great 👍

[@floridaaguada4216]

Thank you for sharing those beautiful places in Alabang 32 yrs in Hongkong,not familiar now in manila,a lot of changes en many malls😊❤

[@piacash5216]

Mall is So Huge , Here in The USA Nobody Cares About the Mall’s, We Only Visit The Mall During Christmas Time, Or We Have To Buy Something For Someone’s Birthday,Wedding or Other Occasion 😂…. Other Than That We Don’t go the Mall …. Nice Video ZANE 🙏✌️👍👍👍💪👌💕🇺🇸

[@gloriabort2879]

Filipinos prefer to shop and eat in malls where almost everything is available because it’s more convenient and comfortable. All malls are air conditioned, clean and orderly. That explains why Filipinos love going shopping and eating in the malls. Many choices available where to shop and eat.

[@anon-tlv3399]

I think Zane could really end up moving full time to Manila and even finding a local wife. Since its english speaking it would be an easier move than to other asia cities.

[@jammyb90]

Yes. I'm from U.S. and lived in Q.C. for 15 years. Move Yes.. Wife NO. Don't ruin your life.

[@anon-tlv3399]

@@jammyb90 Him being 31 and a really good looking guy (and rich, and a succesful vlogger) I think he's going to want to at least partner up with a local philipino girl if he ends up staying there.

[@lizdgb7570]

You missed the newer side of the mall and the Riverwalk of the mall between that main mall building and across to Landmark... You need not exit the mall but need to turn to one big corridor inside from the big carousel in the middle of the mall towards Landmark. Department store, supermarket, many al fresco restaurants in that area. You have to go back.

[@jetd9716]

Welcome to the neighborhood. We were just there last week, the kids love this mall as all there friends go there. Might just drive up there today and grab some hopias. 🎉❤😂

[@sekiriaasagiri1513]

I love Alabang! My personality suits the Alabang vibe and Tagaytay vibe.. I don’t live in either of the two by the way

[@MASTERLYL2815]

Doen ,, take care and enjoy to you daily walk

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Developments will going north and going south all the way to laguna

[@darwinyuson9338]

Alabang is still inside of the Metro, the Southern Metro Manila business district. Keep going Zane. Next, Araneta City, Greenfield District, Circuit Makati, or even the real outside of the Metro there in the southern part, the Nuvali District in Laguna

[@oliverabao6928]

Would love to stroll around later today. It's my day off.

[@guitarshred863]

Hi ! Zane, IMO, you're Lucky to experience this travel, I'm a filipino and last time Ive been in manila is 2011. Lots of changes . EDnjoy and more power to your channel. and That Pizza . OMG;\

[@ramonlijauco7563]

You did not see the innermost of Alabang, the Ayala Alabang gated community where the country club is , or the other newer extremely private enclaves that are similar to Forbes Park in Makati and Westgrove in Silang Cavite, or Nuvali in Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, and Calamba, Laguna. What you saw was middle-class Alabang.

[@renan1980dec3]

aaww thank you for coming here south alabang 👍

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Great video ❤

[@putiputi3313]

I miss this place, this was my to go on off days before

[@loretajustiniane1657]

Alabang, Forbes in Makati , Nuvali in Laguna are some of the rich neighborhood in Philippines. Many Years back Green Hills in San Juan is very beautiful but now it's like San Francisco

[@JMV-KelsMikey]

Rich people from Ayala Alabang go to Alabang Town Centre. Festival Mall is more like an SM

[@gemmalee3032]

Anywhere in Philippines so long as you feel and are safe, sir

[@edc.3761]

The ultra-rich live in Forbes Park in Makati. Many of those who could no longer afford living in Forbes Park moved to Ayala Alabang. Forbes Park as well as Ayala Alabang was developed by Ayala Land.

[@bangwi]

The really rich people live in exclusive villages like Forbes Park, I believe that's the most expensive place to live in in the whole Philippines

[@bashersbeware]

ATC is what we people from the south call that Ayala Mall.

[@HorsepowerIndustries]

my old stomping grounds! I used to live in Ayala Alabang back in the mid 80's to the early 90's. back when Alabang Town Center was just being built. Big Bang sa Alabang was popular and there were still a lot of vacant lots. there were also a lot of celebrities and politicians that lives around the Millionaires Row. I had lots of great memories there!

[@Posgcat]

Lol! Right on!!! I remember jogging with ex-president Ramos, taking my two sons trick or treating at Aga Muchlach’s house and bumping into celebrities grocery shopping at Makati supermarket. It was fun growing up in Ayala Alabang, something I will treasure forever! Oh and Big-bang is always a treat during the holidays, the giant slides, the toboggan ride, the giant maze and of course a drink or two from kampai! Man, those were the days! And remember when there was only twin cinema in ATC? Magnolia scooping station and the pancake house??? Now it’s a different story, every time I go home ATC just keeps getting better. Molito is a great place to try different restaurants & cafes. The part where Rustan’s lane used to be in Cuenca is now a Starbucks, can you believe that?! It’s just grown immensely but still a great neighborhood. Driving here in the states reminds me of those times when the security guards inside the village would pull me over for speeding and not doing a full stop on stop signs!!! If anything, I thank the discipline I learned there to apply here and observe stop signs, lol! Anyway, feels good to have someone with the same familiarity of the area, good times!

[@mimivelasquez137]

El Deposito and Bun Run(Smash Burger) would be fun in San Juan, Metro Manila😊

[@trac-qj9ci]

Evia is also aesthetic vibes and luxury amenities try to visit it sometimes

[@allenfranciasisante7242]

And Villar City in Cavite is upcoming soon...

[@PaulDuran-o8d]

Daang Hari in Cavite passing through Alabang is also exceptional. Try visiting Nuvali in Sta. Rosa Laguna and their theme park Enchanted Kingdom

[@JB-xm8qi]

Forbes,greenhills…. Etc2x.. still so many rich areas… :)

[@piacash5216]

Power on 💪💪💪✌️👌

[@perlitacardenas8067]

Festival Mall is the biggest mall in Alabang area. I prefer the new wing or extension wing where Landmark Dept store and supermarket is located...less crowded

[@trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751]

Oh you didn't find the man made lake inside the Landmark mall. The Festival mall is linked to Landmark mall and there is so much more to see in there because it's an open air mall with a manmade hill also.

[@sggarn29asianchoice55]

Just watching your vlog I am missing home now. We live in Ayala Alabang. My parents are still there and my brothers and I are coming home this coming October to celebrate my mom’s 80th birthday. I am missing ATC and festival mall. Yup I grew up around that area. Truly is there no place like home. And yes I miss the house helps and drivers coz here in the US you have to do everything by yourself.😊

[@Posgcat]

Can totally relate! Grew up in Ayala Alabang as well, but it was the time when ATC wasn’t as big as it is now. I remember when there was only the twin cinema, south supermarket and the makati supermarket came along later on. I left in 2002 when ATC had expanded moderately, but every time I go home it just got bigger and bigger. I mostly enjoyed molito because of the different restaurants. One thing though is that I noticed the festival mall became so crowded and not as nice as it used to. But you’re right about the house helps and drivers, that’s something I really miss! Here in the states we do everything for ourselves! Having said that, I still plan to retire there eventually. No place like home.

[@Neal_only1]

Also south of there is EVIA Mall down Daang Hari road

[@cameron-wd6sd]

go to Tondo

[@lamonterolaclan355]

Mall culture in Asia is so alive🎉

[@joybaquiran9400]

Havent been there,goodness!