Inside Rich Philippines 🇵🇭 ALABANG is EXTREMELY Beautiful

[@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.

[@newetman4382]

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

[@emilyacana341]

The same as SINGAPORE cinemas always on top floor.

[@je8z6x]

💯💯💯💯

[@damn671]

Alabang is old money. Generational wealth lives there. New money lives in Taguig / BGC area.

[@cristinajavier1636]

Alabang Town Center is a cool bonding place for fam and friends. It's a blend of modernity and nature. It is our favorite venue for any season. Nice vlog!

[@ßhopkins]

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

[@normanvaliao]

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

[@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.

[@JuvelynBacalso-du7fz]

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

[@je8z6x]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@benjiecontreras7079]

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

[@gericornista8133]

Near our old place along Zapote Alabang road! Was not like that yet when I left!

[@John-vh3ig]

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

[@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

[@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👍👍👍

[@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!!

[@YunnarikkuPain]

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?

[@YunnarikkuPain]

@@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.

[@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 😊

[@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).

[@richardnuevo]

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

[@Ryan_Christopher]

Really nothing to see in MBP.

[@khaledakbar2125]

Even just walking around those massive malls is a great exercise

[@angiegatmaitan9968]

I still have a heart for the poor not the Rich

[@mimivelasquez137]

1st? Hehe. South of the Metro😊

[@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.

[@FrequentFlyer_MIA]

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

[@Simpleliving88]

Lol mitsukoshi not Mitsubishi. You don't know the name lol

[@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.

[@je8z6x]

Decent people 💯🖤

[@LloydTaray-bt7ho]

Welcome to ph zane new subscribers keep it up😊

[@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.

[@karlberroya8012]

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

[@Kushal-v8b]

Amazing video ❤❤ love your video's Zane 😊

[@germboy007]

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

[@tjjavier]

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

[@ArjudePar]

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

[@richieliper4720]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@henrytecson3059]

Welcome back bro. Godbless,

[@Busy_as_a_Bea]

I miss Alabang. It's one of my favorite places in the South of Manila. It is more chill and lots of trees.

[@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. 🙏

[@annejacobtv2247]

thanks for vlogging Festival mall Alabang. thats our hang out place during college days.❤

[@bishelski_16]

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

[@je8z6x]

💯

[@podcastaficionado]

I'm a Muntinlupa Resident, Alabang being part of Muntinlupa City is really beautifiul.

[@elizabethcoyoy7576]

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

[@lizdgb7570]

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

[@ragnachill6689]

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

[@PassPortExtraordinaire]

Hello Zane, I've been living in Alabang for over 20 years! Alabang has all the New Car dealerships, Hospitals, Hotels, Office buildings, several malls, Call Centers, Colleges and Universities, Many upscale Gated Communties and loads of Resturants and bars.

[@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.

[@lizanomura6430]

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

[@GuamPhotographer]

That place you went to, with the trees, looked like Rainforest Cafe, we used to go to at a mall in Costa Mesa, CA.

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

Nice mall. Easy to drive to as well on SLEX.

[@BidgetteandMickey1211]

Alabang Town Center /ATC is our go to mall along with Southmall in Las Pinas and Festival Mall.. brings back a lot of memories.. thanks 4 the tour..

[@alelirafols9699]

We started living in Ayala Alabang Village in 1987. We first 3 siblings then got married and went out to livenon our own and our mother is left there with our 2 younger siblings. There is no where else in Metro Manila as nice and safe and clean and convenient than in that place.We practically make our shopping, grocering, movie watching in commercial areas surrounding us --- Alabang Town Center or we call it simply Town, then came the Festival Mall, then the West Gate, then the latest I know is Molito. So quiet, clean, well-planned urban area in the South. So love it there. We still come to do our things on family occasions, holidays and even simple get-togethers. Lovely. Why not? It is Ayala-made! 😊❤🎉

[@avaflor76]

Pretty sure Loyola grand villas, la vista, Forbes park, Urdaneta village are just as safe and clean.

[@JMV-KelsMikey]

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

[@ericmjrs798]

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

[@aennerquioco]

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

[@zoniabernardo4474]

That was quite an informatively entertaining walk-around Alabang Festival Mall, particularly for those pinned down by old age and ill health, like osteoarthritis, etc., Zane! I love the way you navigate to get a good feel of the place, your choice of pizza, and the paths you choose to satiate your curiosity for info and entertainment. I admire your inclusion of nature, particularly rare plants, flowering ones, trees, and a cool and refreshing walk outdoors surrounding the complex. Indeed, one need not own a car to see lovely places where order, cleanliness, and beauty are necessary to give everyone a feel of a relaxing, positive, and promising moment in time! God bless you in your next choices. I hope the acquaintances you meet add to one harmonious humanity! God bless you always, Zane. 🙏👏⭐️🎉

[@oliverabao6928]

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

[@Miguel_angel6791]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@je8z6x]

Same! Haha!

[@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

[@nergarcia841]

Alabang is the safest and higher taste of community high end community and that's one of great to explore that's my Favorite place in South og Manila

[@lucyjacalne6926]

Wow! What a biggest mall in Alabang more details to come;🎉😂❤

[@alvinantonio8033]

This is one side of Manila I haven't explored and have always heard about Alabang. Didn't know that this is the rich side of the philippines. Slowly catching up on vlogs sort of behind right now lol. Safe travels!

[@michaelcorvin25]

Welcome to our hood, Zane!!! 🥳

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Great video ❤

[@TheMaiah13]

I have never been to this mall. Its been 25 years I was out of the country..thanks for showing this mall!

[@richardnuevo]

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

[@benjaminsales7220]

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

[@Neal_only1]

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

[@norybathan640]

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

[@MASTERLYL2815]

Doen ,, take care and enjoy to you daily walk

[@putiputi3313]

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

[@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!

[@ericmjrs798]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@allenfranciasisante7242]

And Villar City in Cavite is upcoming soon...

[@angelsweetlife]

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

[@adman8853]

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

[@trac-qj9ci]

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

[@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😊❤

[@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._*

[@je8z6x]

Festival mall is not nice anymore

[@JB-xm8qi]

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

[@piacash5216]

Power on 💪💪💪✌️👌

[@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.

[@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

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

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

[@aaron1983]

As a Filipino who has been in Seattle for 2 years, my mind feels so free and happy to view a cityscape without tagging (vandalism) everywhere. So glad to know Filipinos respect each other to keep their communities clean and aesthetic, let's be like Japan - clean, modern, and strong local culture + with the added benefit of world famous Filipino values (God, Family, Nation).

[@aaron1983]

Also apple pay work back home? YESSSSS!

[@aaron1983]

16:25 thank God we don't have the western problem of unhappiness despite so much money! Filipinos have immense wisdom in gaining happiness from the family rather than money.

[@aaron1983]

We have been newly industrialized since Pres Gloria Macapagal which is decades ago haha. We're trying to get into the middle-high income economies where Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand are at already. But we will devekop the Filipino way. No culture and society destroying globalist liberal woke disease way.

[@aaron1983]

22:24 I wish there was a metro in that mall, that would be so convenient and facilitate so much commerce.

[@gemmalee3032]

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

[@jeremyg_93]

Wow. Festival Mall is just near to us.

[@richardnuevo]

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

[@bashersbeware]

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

[@je8z6x]

I think the reason why Alabang is really nice is because the Ayala's develop most of the areas. I love places developed by the Ayala's, elegant and cozy

[@bashersbeware]

@@je8z6x just like Ayala Avenue in Makati, the Ayala area in Alabang, Muntinlupa City is just a small part of the city. It's a bubble like what BGC is in Taguig City. The Ayala Alabang area houses all the rich people and the Alabang Town Center in Ayala was the first modern recreation center (malls, cinemas and church) and nicest one in the Philippines to try to decongest the Makati area back then.

[@mischa6688]

Alabang Town Center is the “it” mall vs festival mall. Festival is for the masses, while ATC is for the rich, where signature brands are.

[@renan1980dec3]

aaww thank you for coming here south alabang 👍

[@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

[@JoyManguerra-ym6sz]

I live there & I'll be bk in Alabang soon

[@Neal_only1]

Also south of there is EVIA Mall down Daang Hari road

[@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. 🎉❤😂

[@nestorluna8062]

Try to visit nuvali , the nxt big thing

[@neilasd3043]

Good video😊😊😊😊

[@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.