My FIRST TIME in the PHILIPPINES! (first impressions of Manila) 🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

Hey guys! I’m so excited to be in the Philippines! Comments below where I should go! 👇🏻 Have you subscribed yet?! AND FOLLOW my Instagram here: instagram.com/josieliftsthings/ And Tik Tok!: www.tiktok.com/@josieliftsthings Thank you for watching and I'll see you in the next one!!! 🙏😃

[@alcadao7748]

Hello Mate! The statue in the corner of ayala triangle its Ninoy Aquino...enjoy your stay here in the phils.

[@jerry501md2]

Your in luck, I tour the corners of this country every now and then. I've been doing this since I 1990. May questions to you: are you heading north or south of manila? Places to see? Local food - how adventurous are you? How far, how deep do you want to go? Let's start with these...

[@zaybtv511]

i subscribe🥰

[@vilmablais2261]

Welcome to Philippines! 🇵🇭 I hope you enjoy your whole duration of your stay in my country ❤️. Love from Florida 🇺🇸.

[@ARIA-kz7oi]

Your in Manila now...u can visit the old intramuros...oldest CHINATOWN...MOA,OKADA, BGC....SM AURA SM MEGAMALL

[@monicakrueger9539]

P.S.. the Philippines is the only county I have visited that made me cry when I had to leave. ❤

[@thehltraveller2241]

❤

[@tonycastillo4566]

I hope that's in a good way. :D

[@pubkentos4501]

Thats The essence of spending our money ON a tour or trip… we are buying our MEMORIES …that we will bring it Forever 🇵🇭

[@merbenudal3095]

Pls Visit my Place, Oroquieta City Province of Misamis Occidental Its More Fun in Philippines.

[@pubkentos4501]

@NIKITA y no?. Huh?….logicaly you spent money!!! Isnt it??..maybe you are just confuse The term that i used “ BUYING “,.. but thats The term I want to use realtalk ., I think BAD impact for you?… What are you using when you are travelling?… educate me??.. maybe you are using gold?… LOL!!… hhhhhhh… makes me laugh…

[@robertlouisebaker-hyde1267]

The hospitality of the Filipinos is legendary.

[@josieliftsthings]

Right!!! 😁😁😁

[@ofwlifeinhongkong1910]

Thanks..

[@knucklehoagies]

They're only hospitable to white foreigners. Anyone else, they treat like garbage

[@MommyAlee]

Yeah till they rip you off 😂

[@jellynbanacia5109]

Thank You so much...

[@joerei1865]

Sa atin mga kababayan, salamat sa pag tanggap ng maayos sa mga turista dahil nakakatulong kayo sa paglago ng industria ng turismo ng Pinas.

[@Maranglover]

Filipinos have still to learn what tourists really wanted. But before EARNING money, Filipinos have to learn to INVEST BEFORE

[@batchkulit5574]

it's always refreshing to see a foreigner brag about our country, philippines. the best asset we have are the friendly people which obviously you've experienced already. Filipinos are always happy. don't forget to visit the countryside for a more raw experience of the real Filipino hospitality. visit our beaches, they're the best in the world. enjoy your stay and have fun!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! Of course I’ve noticed that the most! Thank you 😁😁😁

[@Maranglover]

Philippines has still a very very lot to improve.... it's still a 3rd world country in every aspect

[@jerski14344]

Thank you for visiting Philippines, Filipinos will love you back with hospitality as we appreciate vloggers who share our culture.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to be here! I’ve had friends who have said it’s the best experience they have had! It’s been amazing. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😁☺️

[@pazlomibao8708]

@@josieliftsthings thank you ma'am. for visiting in the Philippines.🙏🙏🙏

[@junecancer3954]

@@josieliftsthings NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE IN UR VLOGS WATCHING HERE IN FRANCE 🇫🇷 THANKS FOR VISITING OUR COUNTRY 💕

[@jannisdeaf1406]

It’s so refreshing to see a female foreign vlogger in the Philippines 🤗😍

[@josieliftsthings]

Wow this comment is amazing! Thank you!!! 🥺🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻😁

[@ebersingsonstrokesurvivors7510]

Hiiii i just knock your door done watching Welcome to the Philippines guys ..enjoy your vacation to da max ..watching from Baguio 🌲locals favourite summer vacation ..pls add this place in your long bucket list..for sure you gonna love this place dont miss before going back to Australia..yahh its cool here..city on top of the mountain ... located 5 hours by Bus north of Manila ...k take care n God Blesd bye bye for now i enjoyed watching your video..your in the right in vlogging wstch your subcribers aure its gonna be pops up

[@rochelfelicierta1791]

Turon-banana roll Banana cue-banana deep fry w/ red sugar

[@AlexMAGA2024]

@@josieliftsthings what county are you from

[@aleksandr678]

@@AlexMAGA2024 I saw her About's. It says Australia.

[@leiaz7447]

pinoys are so friendly , i love that! now philippines is on my bucket list.

[@borrisdillan9783]

One thing that made the Philippines so beautiful is not by its place alone but the people! Regardless of where you are, all locals are very friendly and kind! Most western tourists keep coming back to the Philippines because of the charisma the Filipinos bring to foreign visitors... Its the people you will never forget which is way different to its neighboring Asian countries...

[@josieliftsthings]

That’s true! Everyone’s so outgoing! 😁 Thank you for watching

[@StephandPete]

We’re headed to Manila on Sunday and I really appreciate this video! It made me really excited to visit! Even Manila, which I haven’t always heard great things about but the people seem soooo friendly and the food seems good! Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@J-Puppy]

I’m so happy you enjoy our culture and food, it makes my heart happy. Thank you for visiting the 🇵🇭! Be happy, and be safe!

[@tbdenis]

Life is difficult in the Philippines but Filipinos just take it easy. They make tourists feel comfortable with their sincere smiles and willingness to help. It’s a pleasure!❤

[@josieliftsthings]

I completely agree!! 😁

[@susanwong4144]

People from Philippines are very warm, friendly, fun loving and they are born to sing and dance!

[@burningheart1224]

Welcome to the Philippines. The land of the friendliest people on earth. That's why.. It's more Fun in the Philippines. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. You have lots to discover. Don't forget to interact with the locals.

[@burningheart1224]

@Daniel Animate is it racism for you?

[@burningheart1224]

@@Jos8643 go here, and see it for yourself.

[@ChanChan-gu8jj]

friendliest people? I’ve got robbed in his country more than what my fingers can count.

[@burningheart1224]

@@Jos8643 but dont generalized. Maybe you encountered a bad one. But not all. Generalizing is not good. It also happens in other countries. If you think our country is bad for you. I think I dont like country either.

[@burningheart1224]

@@Jos8643 I dont argue with you. The Philppines always voted on the Top 3 for best Island in the world.

[@christinalaw7006]

Fantastic video! Full of so much positivity- from you and everyone else - so happy and friendly- wonderful vibe. Again, loved the aerial perspectives too. Certainly looks like the Philippines is a great place to see. Looking forward to more.

[@compboiofficial]

As a Filipino, I am really happy to see someone in the Philippines ❤️🇵🇭

[@josemerilos2997]

Hi I'm ready to acep tou

[@josemerilos2997]

U come and bicol

[@rnie7732]

You always mention how friendly the Filipinos are. In all honesty, I believe Australians are really good natured people.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!! We are generally really chilled out and nice!! Ahahah😁😁😁

[@erickchoiii]

PH is made of thousands of islands, so you have hundreds of options to choose your next adventure. I recommend Coron, Bantayan Isaland, El Nido, Bohol tour, Sagada and Baguio. But while you're in Manila, you can check their museums if you're into history. You can choose either urban or nature adventures depending what your vibe on the day or week is.

[@junrepato2292]

Try to visit also Bicol region. Misibis resort is the resort where American Actors, like Zak Afron, Leonardo stayed.

[@gemmagajo4803]

Wow….welcome home Miss Josie….Enjoy your life in Manila first before going in Iloilo City….my place . Remember Iloilo is the City of Love ..

[@merbenudal3095]

Pls Visit City Of Good Life Oroquieta,Province of Misamis Occidental Its More Fun in Philippines

[@benlopez8533]

Bantayan Island is absolutely fantastic!

[@Clarksville000]

If she likes luxury mactan is the best choice

[@A2K_O.O]

Idk why but your reactions is so genuine ,it doesn't sound fake like other foreign vloggers . I can really see with your reactions that you really enjoyed being in our country and because of that I had to subscribe to thank you for visiting the Philippines.

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment thank you!! I’m genuinely just in awe of places like this. I haven’t travelled anywhere really in my life and seeing how different and beautiful different parts of the world are to what I grew up used to is just still blowing my mind for the last 6 months travelling!! Haha thank you so much 🥺🥺🥺🤍

[@jayceandfamadventures1490]

oh how i miss the Philippines.. enjoy exploring the Philippines!

[@dandiiiful]

We were shocked how incredibly kind and helpful Filipinos are when we went to the Philippines 🇵🇭 hope you guys will go to Cebu 🏝 🐢

[@aprealstatetraveletc..]

Hope to Iloilo also!

[@josieliftsthings]

Because we like the Philippines? Haha

[@josieliftsthings]

Right!!’ I agree! Definitely will go to cebu! 😁😁🙏🏻

[@ayevlog1515]

hope you will visit here in batangas and try are lomi batangas

[@reynecastle6654]

Welcome to the Philippines. Filipino people are cheerful, helpful and friendly. Enjoy your stay here.

[@musicguru2545]

Finally we've got Aussies travelling there again. We're from Melbs and we're planning to do a trip to the Philippines soon. It's just different from other people when you see fellow Aussies do the vlogging. We can definitely relate more to you guys, compared to other vloggers.

[@josieliftsthings]

This is an awesome comment! Goes both ways though I love when people from home watch my videos because that’s what I was doing when I was at home in Aus and it just hits different that you’re from where I’m from! Hahah thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy my channel ☺️☺️🥰

[@musicguru2545]

@@josieliftsthings It does feel different. Aussies are well-loved around the world, so I reckon you two will have an amazing time there.

[@JojieCerteza]

there's a handful of us recently.

[@musicguru2545]

@@JojieCerteza yeah! There's this solo traveller from Syd. But we wouldn't go to the places were he's at now. It's a bit suss. Haha

[@bayanithaddeusbarcenas263]

Time stamp 9:10 -- That's the statue of former Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino Jr. He was a prominent Philippine journalist and politician. He served the province of Tarlac as the mayor of Concepcion, provincial vice governor, and provincial governor. As a senator of the 7th Congress, he was the major political rival of President Ferdinand Marcos, and was one of the first to be arrested after the abolition of Congress and declaration of martial law in 1972. Aquino was put through military trial, charged with murder, illegal possession of firearms, and subversion. He endured seven years of incarceration before he was allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States for a heart condition. After three years in exile, he returned to Manila, but was gunned down before he could set foot on the tarmac. His assassination started a chain of events that would eventually lead to the People Power Revolution of 1986. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. was survived by his wife, Corazon C. Aquino, 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. The bronze monument by sculptor Peter de Guzman commemorates slain former senator and Filipino hero.

[@luzviminda795]

You'll probably going to the south of the Philippines to see the beaches and islands but if you ever have the time, try visiting the northern part of the country. I'd recommend the ilocos region, Cordillera (mountainous) region, and batanes which is considered the most beautiful province in the Philippines. They also have islands and beaches there specifically in the Ilocos region. While the Cordillera region is known for its cold climate in a tropical country. You should also try looking up las casas Filipinas de Acuzar in bagac bataan, which is pretty much a town full of hundreds of years old Filipino houses. It's pretty close to manila so it's an easy travel.

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this! Thank you for these suggestions!!! 😍 we just came from northern Thailand for 6 months and I hardly ever got a beach so I did come here wanting some beach time! But if we can fit in some of those places we can, I’ll try my best! 😁😁😁🙏🏻 Thank you!!

[@merbenudal3095]

Pls Visit City Of Good Life Oroquieta,Province of Misamis Occidental Its More Fun in Philippines

[@eltriniPinoTV]

Great suggestions !! Most vloggers don't go to the north.

[@lorenzoantonio3461]

And please visit also mount canlaon if you like mountain trekking or campuestohan in bacolod Foods it's so delicious try betsuylas.(beans with pork or beef in it it's like kare2 buy it's more delicious

[@celmattyvlog]

@@lorenzoantonio3461 ohh bacolod

[@Ilaya593]

Wow! I love your positivity and enthusiasm! You arrived in the Philippines with 19.5K subscribers. Keep up with this and watch your subscribership soar! Filipinos love it when foreign vloggers look at the positive aspects of our country. We're so tired of foreign vloggers who focus so much on the abject poverty and the scary-looking dishes. That's not all what the Philippines is all about, you know. Many of your vloggers will also be Filipinos breaking their backs working in the Middle East, North America, Asia, etc. just to send money home to their families. They're homesick. They are watching vicariously their home country through your eyes. TIP: Please get to know some local terms (don't butcher the pronunciation; you wouldn't want us butchering yours; ask around about the correct pronunciation ... Filipinos are a helpful and patient lot) and interact with the locals. Good luck, stay safe, and enjoy the Philippines. Oh, sorry about the rainy season ... we don't plan these things. Hahaha! :)

[@MsFiercetiger]

Very well said. This is her first video that appeared on my feed. Was just curious to watch and I noticed her positivity and enthusiasm. Will subscribe to her now.

[@josieliftsthings]

This is such a lovely thing to hear!!! Thank you so much for taking a chance with clicking on my video, so glad you’re here to stay 🥺😁😁🥰🥰

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! I love tips and this helps me a lot! Thank you so much for your kind words and supporting my channel 🥺😁🥰🥰

[@kittcastillo]

Josie, thanks for choosing the Philippines and for featuring it in your channel. Your positive vibes is really amazing and Filipinos will definitely welcome you with the warmest hospitality possible. You gained another subscriber from a Filipino watching from Baghdad, Iraq. Enjoy and keep safe. I, myself, am a fan of coffees and bananas.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!! And thank you for watching from Iraq! Hope I can remind you of home through my videos ☺️☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rinaatienza2554]

Oh my! I left Manila in '89..been here in the US for so long & if I ever go back home to visit, i'd be so lost with all the new buildings & also the crazy traffic. Filipinos are naturally hospitable & friendly. English is our 2nd language & at first you will stand out because you're a foreigner but if they know that you are there to visit, they will help you if you have questions. Go island hopping, taste diff. food from different provinces & have fun. I truly enjoyed your video. Greetings from Orlando, Florida.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! It would be so different for you!! Thank you for watching 😁😁🙏🏻

[@pecallefabrication]

Hello and welcome to the Philippines!!! I love your energy and enthusiasm. Enjoy your stay here in our beautiful and one of the friendliest country in the world.

[@nildaduke611]

Welcome to the Philippines. Enjoy the exploring of Manila Philippines.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! 😁😁🙏🏻

[@KrisTinna41]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Team Turon all the way! I love your energy. You will fit right in to the friendly and cheerful nature of Filipinos.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so so much! 🥺🥺🥺

[@leom228]

Being Filipino and having lived in the US most of my life, I often find myself being a tourist whenever I go back to the Philippines and can relate to your experiences. I love your energy and appreciation for my homeland and am living vicariously through your videos until I return. Enjoy and Mabuhay!

[@pubkentos4501]

Jessie has a good vibes!!…positive energy ,, enthusiasm ,, He’s partner has also a good mood that can adopt easily The beauty of The Philippines Culture… they are fit to stay in The philippine Paradise…. THANKZ … ;0)

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! Glad we passed the test 😉 😂😂😂🥰

[@denzyrfernandez7700]

What an amazing first day experience, my friends. Welcome to the Philippines! 🙏🇵🇭 Experience a world-class hospitality and warm welcoming locals. You're such a person with high spirit that could really lift things up, Josie. Good name of your channel. Just subscribed. 🤗❤️ Can't wait to see you both exploring the island paradise of the country. Take care and keep enjoying😍

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so so much!! This is so lovely! So happy to have you here on my channel 🥰🥰🥺😁😁😁

[@jovitleonardabad1894]

@@josieliftsthings hi thank you for visiting our country 🙏🙏🙏 GODBLESS YOU

[@NPRNTVChannel]

Welcome to the Philippines! 12 million Filipinos OFWs and immigrants scattered all over the world to support their families and greener pasture. Almost 100 % are following events and developments back home after many years being away from the country. Watch your subscriber jump up to beyond your expectation. I for one is a Filipino immigrant in North America.

[@MK-ry6kq]

The fact that they all can speak English is so enticing to visit there too. 🥰😍

[@gabrielvicente6027]

Welcome to the Philippines. Hope that you are enjoying your stay and let us know your adventures and interactions with the locals. Stay safe and God bless

[@loveapol]

Welcome to the Philippines! What made me click the like and subscribe buttons was how you are such a ray of sunshine and so bubbly! Hoping you’ll have the best moments of your life here in the Philippines! Keep safe! 😍

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment!! Thank you so much 🥺🥺😊🥰🥰

[@emersontorres7829]

Its really fun to see our neighbors from other countries enjoying our classic street foods and native Filipino dishes... yes Maam I'm for team TURON ...enjoy your journey's and stay safe...God bless you both 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@KuyaJRTV]

I love your energy and positivity. Mabuhay! ❤️👍😘 Welcome to the PH! 🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

MABUHAY!! Thank you!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😁😁😊

[@baningincali8938]

welcome to the Philippines guys... hope you'll enjoy your stay. safe travels. The food is great, you'll love it. Filipinos are really friendly and hospitable.

[@MM-oj4qp]

I’m glad you are liking the Philippines. Please be extra careful to strangers and put your backpack in front of your body to avoid pickpockets. Also, don’t stay late at night for your safety. Good luck, enjoy and be safe. Oh yes, I love banana fritters (banana Turon). Try halo halo with shaved ice. it’s a good Filipino dessert to try especially on a hot weather.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for looking out for me!! 🙏🏻😁

[@alexalvarez4505]

Psst iba na ang manila huwag muna man ganyanin ang bisita

[@jellynbanacia5109]

Yeah its far different from what u used to know... Filipino's are more kind than what others saying, every country has anyways...

[@albertoarena8789]

Thank you for appreciating the Filipino hospitality and the Filipino people are really friendly that's what we can be proud of.

[@ryanchestercamacam3615]

Hi josie. Im a filipino and i work in hsbc sydney. Thank you so much for featuring my country. And i love the way you loved my country.

[@josieliftsthings]

Oh I’m so happy to have shown you a bit of your home country! Thank you so much for watching. And from my home place of Sydney! I’m glad I could experience your home 🙏🏻😊☺️

[@genesisqui6719]

I like both your enthusiasm for eating street and local foods. That Beef Kare Kare sauce is made with peanut as one of the ingredients and the one on the dipping sauce bowl is a shrimp paste.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! 😁😁

[@bubbasphilippineparadise4781]

Welcome to the Philippines! Definitely on Team Turon, next time you have to have it with Langka (also known as Jackfruit, another fruit wrapped with the banana), hands down the best!!

[@benedictsantos5275]

Thank you for visiting our lovely country. Filipinos by nature are friendly, loving, helpful. Enjoy your stay and stay safe always.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! ☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️

[@DanAlvard]

I am for Team Turon!.. It's nice to see you are enjoying every bit of time in Manila. Coincidentally, I lived in Adelaide, South Australia for three years and people are nice and sweet they can easily open up a conversation with anyone.

[@josieliftsthings]

I love Turon! Hahaha! Us aussies are generally easy going! 😂😂

[@Jekmyster]

On a side note, the banana you ate that was on the Turon and Banana-Q is a variety called Saba. There is a tartness to it so that is why it isn't usually eaten fresh. But when cooked, it becomes sweet. That's why you will usually find that variety of bananas in Filipino cooking and deserts, which both of those things are considered as. The place where you ate at, generally is called turo-turo, literal translation is point-point. Its a type of store where you come in and point at what you want. Also, the thing what you thought was peanut butter, is in fact Bagoong (Shrimp paste) and is the accompany dipping sauce of the Kare-Kare (beef peanut stew). The shrimp paste is salty which gives balance o the sweetness of the Kare-Kare. Typical Filipino foods likes to play around with contrasting flavors. Salt/sweet, Salt/sour, ect. Also as a general rule, a majority of filipino dishes will come with a dipping sauce, its is again there to play around with taste. whether it be soy sauce with kalamansi, or fish sauce, or soy with vinegar, the list goes on.

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Wow fist time to hear an Australian vlogger with so much energy. I love the way you deliver, so clear and very details like the babana que and turon.

[@josieliftsthings]

This comment made me smile!! Thank you so so much! 😁😁🥺🥺

[@littlesparrow1284]

There are regions in the Philippines where the foods are spicy. The Philippines is an archipelago thus it's cuisines varies defending on what island you are

[@dextercalcabin]

Nice to see you guys visiting the Philippines. I also suggest to visit other tourist sites here like the Boracay, El Nido Palawan, Siargao, Cebu..etc. Enjoy your vacation here in our beloved Pearl of Orlean Seas..the Philippines.

[@ShevandDev]

Welcome to the Philippines Josie!! Hope you have an awesome time here! Can’t wait to see your adventures 🥰❤️🙏

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you SO much you lovely people! 😁😁 I can definitely see why you love it here!! Thank you for the warm welcome ❤️❤️❤️😍

[@jgrb235]

@NIKITA why the hate?

[@majortugboat]

@NIKITA The only bad thing about the Philippines are the corrupt politicians.

[@feddiefranco4982]

Just stumbled on this video and I immediately subscribed. I like the way you talk >>> so bubbly, lively and always excited. Just remember that it's more, more fun in this part of the world called the PHILIPPINES! Welcome and Mabuhay!

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment ! Thank you for your support on my channel! 🥺😁😁

[@aforadorable6006]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I love your energy, girl! Welcome to the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment!! Thank you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😁

[@angelodennismusa5983]

I love how you bragging about our country ☺️ now you are part of the Filipinos and I hope you visit the country side of the Philippines to experience the raw side life of Philippines and feel the most real hospitality and kindness of Filipinos people ❤️❤️❤️

[@kittykate168]

Welcome to the Philippines, enjoy you're journey here 🇵🇭❤️😘

[@montyf3594]

Loved this video. I gave been lucky to travel to many places, but not the Philippines. That said, I work with Filipinos in the UK and they are the most friendly and caring people.

[@josieliftsthings]

Right!!! So friendly! Hopefully you can get a little feel of it from my videos!! 🥺🥺😂😁

[@pauline2022]

Welcome to the Philippines Josie😁 and Happy Happy birthday🎂🎉 I'm team turon by the way😁 the variety of banana in turon and bananaque is called saba. Enjoy your day and I wish your channel will grow even more😄 congratulations on 20k subs so happy for you🎉🎉

[@josieliftsthings]

THANK YOU PAULINEEEE! I love Turon here!! I still have to try the jackfruit one. Thank you so much for your wishes! I’m so happy everyone likes my channel! 🥺🥺🥰🥰😍🙏🏻

[@trishasalvador2384]

Its my first time watching you're youtube channel and i love your energy.The appreciation your showing towards our country makes me like you even more.You will love the banana fritts(turon) more if its filled with some strips of jackfruit in it.That will taste a lot better and will surely love it.My fiancee is an Australian too anyway..Keep safe and enjoy ur stay here in Phils.

[@rogeliosolo5001]

Hello,welcome to the Philippines,enjoy your stay and adventure,see the beautiful islands in the Philippines,keep safe,,,

[@hillroberts1311]

Makati is the FIRST Corporate City in the ASEAN and Asia. The rest followed like Singapore KL Bangkok Jakarta, etc. A vibrant presentation indeed.

[@FunkyChild718]

This isn't accurate.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! 🥺😁😁

[@hillroberts1311]

@@FunkyChild718 save for Tokyo.

[@FunkyChild718]

@@hillroberts1311 Do you have any idea how much older Bangkok, Hong Kong, KL etc are than Makati? Hong Kong was built up during the 1930s. Makati was mostly built in the 1990s. Where are you even getting this information? Just made it up?

[@FunkyChild718]

😂You know the coffee must be good when two Aussies give that reaction. You should travel around the entire country, you're going to love it and your sub count will sky rocket.

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahah I love that! Coffee is life haha thank you for supporting me and my channel! 🙏🏻😁😁

[@PinasNews]

Thank you for visiting Philippines. ENJOY.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!!! Thank you for watching! 😁😁🙏🏻

[@jennybasa5817]

Welcome to the Philippines... you ought to try the fresh Philippine carabao mango... I think you will enjoy that. It is quite different from the Thai variety too.

[@josieliftsthings]

Oh my I LOVE mango! Where can I find this??? 😍😍😍

[@jennybasa5817]

@@josieliftsthings Honestly, it should be easy to find but the best mangoes r d ones specifically from Guimaras Island. They r known to be super sweet n juicy that it is illegal to bring other mangoes into Guimaras. U should try fresh mango shake and try ube which is purple yam that we use for dessert. A LOT. Ube ice cream... ube cake... takes a bit like sweet potato. Manam in bgc has good Filipino food if u r still in d area.

[@kennethcapacete3478]

Welcome! It's awesome that you get to try good local street food. The one that you mentioned that they have in Thailand, we also have it here. Street vendors on bicycles/motorbikes with side carts selling street food. It just so happened that you're in a more developed area in Manila where they have food trucks. Awesome first impression! Looking forward to more videos.

[@weynyt717]

You guys are the cutest 😍 your partner should get more screentime hahaha his reactions are also epic

[@josieliftsthings]

HAHAHHA he’s going to love you! 😂😂😂

[@gerliegrino8126]

Oh my,your first day in Manila was a big hit.Of all vloggers this2022 your channel got the highest view.I am not amazed because I myself find you very fun to watch,so lively and genuine.God bless you.. stay as lovely as always.

[@arnelsantiago6881]

Welcome to the Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Enjoy our country

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for having me here in the Philippines! ☺️☺️☺️

[@eladcruz24]

Lovely couple. Welcome to the Philippines. Hope you enjoy the 7k plus islands we have here. Thank you for visting and promoting and helping our tourism. Love from us. 😊🇵🇭❤️

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching! I love islands I can’t wait to see more! ☺️☺️☺️🙏🏻

[@coronacitas1964]

I'm a new subscriber, a Filipino in Perth, Western Australia. I am liking your vlogs. The contents are informative and fun, and you have a buzzing energy that is so positive to watch! Keep going mate!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for subscribing!! And all the way from my home in Australia! It’s been a while since I’ve heard mate!! I miss that 😂😂😂

[@foreverchris87]

I've been watched some of the videos of foreigner vloggers here in RP but this video, your vlog is the most entertaining for me. Very alive. Bcoz of that, your subscribers got another one!

[@josieliftsthings]

This so lovely! Thank you!! So happy you enjoy my video 😁😁🙏🏻🙏🏻😁

[@hard536]

Welcome to the Philippines i hope you good stay and travel of this country, and take care always and safe trip much love ❤🇵🇭🙂

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! I love it here! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻😁😁😁

[@mitchsan79]

Omg!!! I missed Makati, I worked there for 5yrs and I also bought my lunch and snacks on that food truck. The lady who gave u the free banana I saw that there’s a TWIN Banana (they are attached) 😆. I love TURON also. Filipino let’s BLOWWWNNN UP Josie’s page, make it 30K SUBSCRIBERS. Enjoy and tc guys xoxo

[@cesarcortez5696]

Welcome to the Philippine!! Hope that you will enjoy your stay.

[@carmela216]

I’ve been enjoying your Philippines vlog! I love your energy throughout (I’ve been watching out of order). I grew up in the Philippines and will finally be visiting after 20 years and your vlogs have been exciting to watch!

[@aljunsimsiman2513]

Nice u've visited the Philippines especially Makati. You can try to visit BGC it's 10-15mins drive away from Makati it's way more modern than Makati it's comparable to any cities in Australia or in the US and also Manila which is the capital of the Philippines so u can check the old parts of the area and see the huge contrast of those cities. Enjoy ur stay here and hope will bump you on the street!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for the suggestions! Hope to see you around!

[@itsarics263]

Welcome and have fun..it's more fun in the Philippines. ❤😘🇵🇭 Filipinos are very friendly. Stay safe !

[@josieliftsthings]

So friendly!! Thank you so so much! ☺️☺️😁

[@justmejus]

Hi, Josie. It's interesting that you got to try the different varieties of bananas in the Philippines. The first banana that you had is different from the kind that was used for the banana cue and turon. The ones that are usually used for cooking are called saba bananas. They're more starchy and don't fall apart when cooked. The small bananas that the lady gave you are also a different type. :)

[@nichskaikru4567]

I think its called Lakatan?? The 🍌 that look like orange color

[@1911Zoey]

And then there are giant Hispaniolas. Half of a banana could fill you up. 🙄😂

[@julieabot4154]

So many banana variety in the Philippines. :) but the saba is for banana que,turon,halo-halo etc. In maruya we can use any except saba haha because we smash it.

[@franciscoilemjr8281]

@@nichskaikru4567 Yes, that is Lakatan. The color is a light orange and the aroma is very appetizing. That's my favorite whenever I visit.

[@nichskaikru4567]

@@franciscoilemjr8281 Yeh and its sweet, right

[@redzone5080]

I'll visit philippines this November just hope I can get beautiful memories. I love to see how nice Filipinos over there. I can't wait to go. 😍

[@josieliftsthings]

Yay I’m excited for your trip!!!

[@youtubeanz]

loving the energy and vibes from the locals 👐

[@josieliftsthings]

Big time! Lovely people here in The Philippines! So accepting of us Australians 😉😃☺️

[@camillegomez5721]

Love watching your vjdeo. You seem like a fun, nice and cool person. Hope you enjoy your stay here!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@starchaser5188]

About time. An Aussie Girl exploring Manila. Enjoy your moment. Everyday 🙏🔥😁

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahaha this is awesome! Thank you! 😁😁😁🙏🏻

[@lanaava]

@16:27 My favorite is kare kare that fermented shrimp paste is just automatically included but not needed to put with the Kate Kate … You should‘be ordered the “Bangus” that’s my favorite fish from Philippines preferably fried Bangus .. try it next time ❤

[@kaydeejung8343]

Happy birthday 🎂 Milo’s princess 👑 Wishing you a very good health & a happy heart ❤️ and enjoy your journey wherever you go ✈️ 💝

[@petebeltran6899]

Welcome to the Philippines! Have fun and enjoy. Take care and be safe.

[@littlesparrow1284]

Try to visit Ayala museum at Greenbelt to see the gold of our ancestors. The Philippines has the largest collection of archaeological gold in all of South East Asia and perhaps even in Asia as a whole for the Philippines is known all through out the ancient world prior to the colonization as the isles of gold.

[@sceneyasuj6516]

You exude sunshine and positivity so yes, I pressed the like and subscribe buttons, hoping to see more of your vlogs. Enjoy your stay! The Philippines has a lot to offer in terms of food, culture and traditions, as well as the arts. We’ve been under Spain for 400 years in the past, the US also has a strong impact in who we are. I’ve been to Melbourne twice before and enjoyed my stay each time. I like your food too! :-)

[@benjaminfranzuela5847]

Welcome to the Philippines! I hope you kids have fun. 🥂🥂🥂

[@TeacherMacs]

Was supposed to watch the first few minutes only because it’s already 11pm here but finished the video because your energy is addictive. Haha. New sub! Filipino here but watching from Kyoto, Japan. Take care and stay safe guys! :)

[@josieliftsthings]

Wow amazing! We would LOVE to visit Japan sometime in the next 12 months - it looks so amazing

[@TeacherMacs]

@@josieliftsthings yes, hope to see you here. For now, enjoy my home country. :)

[@josieliftsthings]

@@TeacherMacs I can’t wait! thank you so much for watching my videos 🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻

[@erwinmartinez8718]

Wow what a successful trip in the Philippines, hope you enjoy!

[@omarsharriff9161]

Pilipinos are the friendliest people in the world , they always project smile to all people they met in the street while walking , wether foreigners or not .

[@johngeneta383]

Hey guys! Love u're energy! Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy u're stay!

[@lyndamauri4043]

Welcome to the Philippines! Enjoyed watching your video.just subscribed to follow your adventure here. Enjoy, it's more fun in the philippines! Mabuhay.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! I love it here so far! Thank you so so much for subscribing! Means so much to me 🤍🤍 can’t wait to show you more adventures! 🙏🏻😁😁😁

[@jacolyn12]

just found your channel! immediately pressed the "subscribe" button. Yahoooo. Mabuhay!!

[@josieliftsthings]

This is so amazing thank you SO so much for subscribing! 😩☺️☺️😁🙏🏻 mabuhay!!! 🤍🤍

[@sallydeleon4349]

MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 💕 😊 ❤️ 😄 GLAD YOU ARE LOVING OUR COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE . CHEERS !!!

[@rosepearlcourt]

Thank you for being friendly to my country mates enjoy your holiday in the Philippines ❤️

[@marb9093]

I love banana cue. It's an ultimate Filipino snacks 😋 Fyi: the one you thought was peanut butter is actually a fermented small shrimps. You are supposed to scoop a bit and mix it with your spoonful of kare.kare. Most foreigners don't like it. It has an acquired taste and smell 😊

[@josieliftsthings]

I loved the Turon! Haha! I actually had a whole scoop of the shrimp paste by accident and I think I liked it just not a whole scoop 😂😂

[@littlesparrow1284]

@@josieliftsthings shrimp paste is best partnered with green mangoes. Well atleast that's how we Filipinos like it

[@monchan54]

@@josieliftsthings Karekare is cooked with peanut butter and the shrimp paste is a condiment. Some cook the karekare a little bland and people would dab a little of the salty shrimp paste before eating it with rice. As long as the shrimp paste is not the raw pink kind, you'll find it palatable because it would have been sauteed with coconut milk that has natural sweetness to it. The sauteed kind will have a purplish gray color.

[@mariomislang9430]

First of all Welcome to the Philippines.My first impression to both of you as a vlogger very pleasant, happy face , well appreciated, and no negative comments so far Because some foreign vlogger thinking that Philippines not safe place But for you guys I believe you don’t have that negative belief from other vlogger Enjoy and More fun in the Philippines.. Thank you and you might stay longer here and visit most beautiful island every part of the country..

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome 🥰🥰😁😁

[@ellenvilla9459]

Absolutely the Filipinos are warmth .Gorgeous places to visit too.Have fun guys !

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!!! 😁😁😁