Solo Adventure Through The "Worst" Slum in The Philippines 🇵🇭 (Tondo)

Inside Tondo: Solo Adventure Through The "Worst" Slum in The Philippines 🇵🇭
In this video, I take you on a solo adventure through the Tondo slum, which is considered to be the worst slum in the Philippines.
Tondo, located in Manila, is known for its poverty, overpopulation, and high crime rates. Despite the challenges faced by its residents, the community is known for its resilience and vibrant spirit. In this video, we take you on a journey through the narrow streets of Tondo to show you the real-life experiences of the locals who call it home.
As we delve deeper into the heart of Tondo, we encounter makeshift houses, overcrowded markets, and a bustling atmosphere that is unique to this community. We talk to the locals and gain insight into how they live in day to day life.
As we explore the nooks and crannies of Tondo, we also showcase the positive aspects of the community, such as its rich culture, street food, and friendly locals who welcome visitors with open arms.
Join us on this immersive and eye-opening adventure through the Tondo slum as we shed light on the reality of poverty and the resilience of the human spirit. This video is not only an exploration of a unique community, but also a tribute to the strength and determination of its people.
So, get ready to experience Tondo like never before in this in-depth and informative video that covers all aspects of life in the Philippines' worst slum. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more travel adventures and insights from around the world.
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[@michellerbn]

That boy was sent from the universe to keep you save. He was so sweet taking you right to the police station, probably assuming you were lost. No words neeeded, just wanted to help ❤ im glad you got him some treats

[@aw4591]

@annoworldbridger more believable than some sky daddy

[@WokeGirl59]

Yes, whatever divine is in the universe sent that child. And it doesn't matter what your personal belief in that is, God or not. It's 2023, and it's time to move on from that and allow people the freedom of personal ideology that is not harmful to others. Even God gives us "Free Will".

[@christas2863]

Seemed like that boy was trying to lead him to a brothel. The other kids were like, "I know where you are going." Most likely a very bad place for sickos.

[@alyciaosborne6014]

@@christas2863I think that’s what he meant by happy land, they probably only see tourist there, when they’re looking for a place to get their sick kinks & the only places they can find these services is in impoverished communities.

[@carl14allen]

​@@lordanarchy6928he says "I'll give this guy some money" not, bastard

[@guitarplayer5932]

the kid despite being so poor was honest and giving you the change back

[@NoName-np8ko]

Not all poor people are dishonest and thieves.

[@ericrollings]

Filipinos as a whole are very honest people. In their culture the want to be pleasing to God.

[@Sulfen]

If he was going to be dishonest he would have been asking for money from the get-go.

[@guitarplayer5932]

@@Sulfen i was making a nice comment, nobody needs your two cents

[@rexeverything4578]

It went over everyone's head it seems, but said kid used the change to buy the other kids small, cheap drinks.....

[@greggearyt974]

Tricycle driver telling him to be careful after charging too much was hilarious

[@shedrick2417]

🤣🤣🤣

[@neneltamaro9568]

exactly 😂

[@NiccoloCosmeTV]

💀💀💀

[@pearlyngrailruma4899]

Kamahal naman ng binayaran nya 300 pesos talaga OMG grabe yong tricycle driver hayyyst

[@22ongJoseMariaSison]

The driver gets him an early warning by charging him too much the regular fare 😭

[@ItsThomasGabriel]

Francis was your guardian angel. This video was so heartwarming to watch considering that he guided you all throughout without you asking for it. You can also tell that he knows the place quite well. He knew where to take you, even in the 2nd video, he gave you a tour. May God bless his good heart. He kept his eyes on you the entire time you stopped. Thank you for rewarding his kindness and honesty.

[@marcoroams]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bensadikin9513]

Francis is a smart kid. Hes observant and protective when the time needs too. Theres many kids like him in the slums. The condition made them to adapt and overcome hardship.

[@marcoroams]

@user-un4uv6pz2j you can wonder or keep watching and find out in part 2 and 3. And then come back here with your new comment

[@AlbertMarasigan-ec1hj]

@@marcoroamsthe dirty slums in tondo Manila should be demolished immediately and make them move to Marikina City fancy condos

[@marcoroams]

@AlbertMarasigan-ec1hj I’d love to see something like that, however spending about 6 months here and travelling all around, all cities have this kinda thing

[@moon_bear7445]

Oh dear, I grew up in Tondo and I still live there but man, I must say that you've got balls of steel for setting foot in that place. Even as a local, there are places that we avoid because you can really get in big trouble. You're extremely lucky to be able to go in there and get out unscathed. The warning given to you by the tricycle driver was real. A lot of people get mugged in that area, even those riding motorbikes fall victim to snatchers and hold uppers.

[@marcoroams]

😅oh wow, I got lucky

[@yadirahmadi3942]

Impresive

[@dantz3546]

@moon_bear7445 oa mo naman hahaha dati sobrang dilikado jan pero di na masyado ngayon alam ko kasi jan kami dati😅

[@moon_bear7445]

@@dantz3546 Ay OA ba? So na-try mo na pumasok sa Parola, Break Water, at Happy Land? Dahil yun yung mga lugar sa Tondo na tinutukoy ko.

[@sandcz01]

You got lucky that there is person care on you maybe some locals advice that boy to follow you to be safe not going to the unhappy land

[@Kowalth]

You didn't have any troubles 'cause it was unexpected, you walked relatively fast and it was the first time you went through it. If you love Risque Travelling, always keep in mind this: Go through dangerous places or neighborhoods only ONCE.

[@TDK67DK]

And pretend to talk to someone. Having your phone could be a live stream so they hesitate. Enough time to walk by. That wont work in some areas around brasil. Trust me I´ve seen videos where people got off´d during their livestreams. Pretty crazy. You can even hear the locals yell at the gangs to not hurt tourist because its bad for business. Yet it happens.

[@hoz49]

A moving target is harder to hit.

[@computerbiscuit]

One of the things he forgot to mention is, when it comes to RC cola is Pepsi held a lottery in the PI and didn’t payout. Everyone boycotted Pepsi and remained loyal to RC.

[@amirhabibi9121]

@@computerbiscuit very interesting. Shame on Pepsi. The Philippines and it's people look wonderful.

[@Kane-ez]

Great advice homie

[@elizabethdesjarlais]

The little boy made you feel safe 💖 i could see your anxiety level drop whenever he was near you. Please always remember this beautiful boy.

[@jamaicagajo7610]

That's my brother! His name is Francis James and I'm glad he helped you to look around. And the "Happy Land" is the name of that place. Thank youuu! :)

[@marcoroams]

Your brother is great! He really helped me. He has a bright future if he studies hard at school! I told him to practice his English and one day he can get a really good job :)

[@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect]

Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa: 1. Wala tayong modernong infrastructure. 2. Wala tayong modernong transportation 3. Mahina or walang internet 4. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout) 5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig 6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport 7. Expensive accomodations 8. Maraming mandurukot, snatchers at mga kriminal 9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists 10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. 11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litters. 12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may nagtitinda din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga banka sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR. 13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners. Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

[@eurotimexph5640]

Your brother is a nice kid. You must be really proud of him. I hope he finishes his education. Marco is right. He has bright future.

[@widaflow]

​@@marcoroams yeah, that's what they need to to keep in mind, instead of this "being able to speak English doesn't make you intelligent" saying. Because today, English helps if you are a business owner anywhere overseas or if you want to go anywhere overseas to work.

[@honeybadger8413]

​@@Ravishing_Mr_PerfectStudy hard maybe someday you can be an asset to this country and build a better place in the future together with other young generations with a right mind and determination.

[@gelp7823]

While Tondo is known as a dangerous place in the Philippines, this video is far from what I expected after having just watched a vlog on Skid Row in LA. It’s interesting to see that you were greeted by smiling faces, children fist bumping you, mothers doing chores and running their livelihood. There’s a glimpse of hope in the midst of their poor living conditions. You see the silver lining as Catriona Gray said.

[@hippiebits2071]

There is a big difference between a concentration of addicts/profoundly mentally ill and people who are just very impoverished.

[@ivanj.conway9919]

Am I right in assuming that everyone looking at this guy was hoping for something from him. I'm not sure if I'm reading stuff into this but all those looks were so expectant, to the point it was somewhat heart breaking to see. Like Santa Claus coming to a party, sort of thing.

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@hippiebits2071 : Excellent point, My Dear.

[@gelp7823]

@@ivanj.conway9919 there is a notion here that white people have money. But I am assuming most of them are curious or amazed as it is not common to see a foreigner in this area. Filipinos are warm and friendly in general.

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@gelp7823 : Yes, it seems that way. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada myself, I live in our capital of St. John's; and even here we have a noticeable Filipino community. Though it seems like the Filipinos here, keep largely, to themselves. That's what I'm finding anyway. I was not going to watch this first, actually; as I'm a gay male and I have a Facebook account as well, and I've been trying to find a Asian boyfriend for the past few years now, and in the process got a lot of replies from guys from the Philippines. I tried to be friends with as many of them as I could, and eventually, they would open up and share their heart breaking stories, whatever it may be; surface differences but the same, underlying, problems. So it was painful to watch this anyway, to see how some people in some places, are forced to live, but then, when it dawned on me that any number of these guys who have contacted me through Facebook, could be living the very, same way themselves, I lost it altogether. It's one thing when you are looking at strangers you don't know, it's completely, different when it's people you've become friendly with, and know somewhat. I am so, so, sorry Darling, that your nation continues to have to face this sort of thing, and these types of places continue to exist, as I do not believe the Philippines is THAT, SUPER, poor so should be able to do better for its own than this. Would you not agree? That does not mean that the outside world can't do more to help, because likely, we can. If you wish to chat more, Sweetheart, I'm more than happy to do so. Much Love and Warmest Wishes from Canada. Be Well and Safe. Out. 🥰🤗🖐🏼😔

[@jomertomale]

Finally, someone who really went to the slum part and not just the outskirts of tondo

[@marcoroams]

🥳🥳🥳

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

@@marcoroamsDude, that kid Francis was your guardian angel sent by the universe to keep you alive that day.

[@alexvanpelt494]

or finally someone to make it out with the footage ? :p

[@user-cd8gl8du3q]

Now every dick head will want clout to go there..I hope they don't find a guardian like Francis..and get a hiding 😐🤫

[@Whystling_Byrd]

Those are some of the sweetest kids I've seen. Most slums they are a little more skittish, they are all just coming up for fist bumps.

[@raycortez8098]

Honestly, bad people are everywhere but we FILIPONOS are the most friendly, hospitable and loving people. Proud to be PINOY!!!♥💛💙

[@rickburns4572]

I agree 100%

[@jeanmoralles977]

Another Pinoy-baited bloke.😅😂

[@Xajsjs]

How humble of you 😂 clowns

[@miguelbalisi9952]

​@@Xajsjs we're very humble.

[@Timetravel1819]

Every single Filipino person I have met has been very extremely nice and friendly. 😇 I met my first Filipino when I moved to the state I live in, I was new to the state and she was new to the US and we both learned our way around together and she became my best friend. 😊

[@Ajco2122]

You've got some balls bro for getting inside that notorious area of Manila. Even us locals we're victimized by snatchers or bad guys in that area. Kudos for getting outside safely.

[@MrBolanchaw]

Mas malala pa pag sa mexico ka o sa mga columbia at favelas sa brazil😂

[@angelsadvise405]

​@@MrBolanchaw proof that you've been there please...

[@MrBolanchaw]

@@angelsadvise405 kiss me first 😘

[@angelsadvise405]

@@MrBolanchaw 😘

[@legendaryoof7410]

@@angelsadvise405 tangina tama na kayo

[@ilocanaak1125]

I have never been to Tondo and I am scared when I think about how they describe its environment but in this video I can absolutely say that Francis is the face of The Philippines, my beloved country. Despite of the news about Tondo, you could definitely see how beautiful the Philippines is by the presence of Francis.

[@ไอ้พวกอิสลาม]

Malaki ang tondo. Isang parte lang to ng tondo.

[@ilocanaak1125]

@@ไอ้พวกอิสลาม okay

[@adrian42727]

There is beauty in the struggle.

[@cliffbautista6560]

Francis served as your guardian angel that day Marco ! I love how you pay forward …. Bless your heart Brother !! God Bless you too Francis ….

[@marcoroams]

Of course!! That’s how these things pan out 🙏🏽 😊

[@rossspenser8314]

I never walk alone in these places in the Philippines .Brave man you are

[@hellorazzy8729]

What a unique experience. Francis is such a good kid for showing you around and keeping you safe.

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

As a fellow aussie im happy you had francis take you through to the happyland (the exit where police were). I reckon u might have taken a wrong turn into an alley at some point and ended up in trouble. He was a good kid an honest kid. Most kids are good as you saw, its the gangs you'd need to worry about and their kid apprentices.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah brother the kids are good … ahh I’m not sure what could have happened .. but yeah get the wrong guys off their head and it could to bad

[@RoverWaters]

6:48 these kids will soon be your neighbors, just wait a few years

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

Aussies most annoying to be honest.

[@RIZFERD]

You aren't an Aussie, Australia was and will always be part of Indonesia stolen by British. Indonesian becomes A Philippine? None. But there are so many Philippines came to Indonesia and become Indonesian. I had few Philippine acquittance in Europe as nothing surprising as dumb as Americans. The Philippines contribute nothing to Southeast Asia but only Indonesia The Leader not even our former Singapore stolen by British, but only Indonesia in G20 and so on from Southeast Asia. Manila and Mindanao were founded by my forefathers kings of Sumatra before Spaniards came but The Philippines now are so dumb. From trains to cars and so on in The Philippines up today are from Indonesia. #INDONESIA #thephilippines Indonesia + China + Russia + North Korea Together At The Same Time Nuclear Bomb To Europe + Middle East including Turkey and surrounding including Pakistan-India + USA = Done Endless Dumb World. Time To Clean Up The World From Those Illnesses from West, The Sunset, The Eternal Darkness. Yes to World Reset. #INDONESIA Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, etc All dumb Middle Eastern-African not complete multilracial not multilingual never been living around the world all alone since childhood Don't be surprised Jews/Christians/Muslims are pathetically idiots. Anything built on criminality will not last. Born a complete multiracial multilingual Indonesian living around the world all alone since childhood, I shared this on my social media: "Indonesia was not, is not and will never be Islamic country, majority of the muslims are just blind followers the same stupid as your forefathers never studied intensively those stupid stone age medieval hocus pocus Judaism/Christianity/Islam of very poor Middle East since very young age, you don't even speak the language fluently not even understanding it, not a complete multiracial not multilingual never been living around the world all alone since childhood but the same never evolved dumb apes stuck inside your tiny boxes your entire life. Western, Middle East, North Africa = Filthy world including faking world map since Mercator projection 1569. Real Indonesia is Huge as Russia and even much richer, Coffee is native to Indonesia not brought by Dutch liars including lies in history of Indonesia even at formal school! Our oil and gas only are much more than whole Middle East." Stop calling real rich natural resources as third world. Real 3rd world is that your natural resources are so poor and colonizing others for centuries long sabotaging the history, stealing, killing, attacking, etc. Real Rich will never do way Middle East, Europe, USA, etc has been doing. Because West and The Middle East, North Africa are the real third world. So sorry Egypt isn't the oldest, even Egypt is very poor, very dry, far off the center of the Equator line. Most highest humidity on Earth: Indonesia, meaning many much older artifacts has decayed much faster than just few thousands years Egypt. And Judaism/Christianity/Islam are just the same dumb. Even most of people know nothing about much older ancient modern civilization here in Indonesia before mega eruption of Toba supervolcano of Sumatra 75,000 years ago. Including 25,000 years old Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia. #israel #palestine #lebanon #iran #iraq #ukraine #russia #kashmir #egypt #yemen

[@MaybeAlyssa]

Shoutout Francis for being your tour guide! Love his Kobe shirt too!

[@marcoroams]

He was great 👏🏽😎

[@Plan9-3127]

Ya know what? Folks in this country don't really know how good we have it... I used to visit Colombia to see my ex's family and the poverty in certain areas is almost indescribable... You're pretty brave to go into these places brother. When you're dealing with people that have nothing to lose, that can end up being one of the most dangerous situations you can have. That being said, it's very refreshing to know the good , friendly people seem to out number the bad... God bless

[@thisguyhere675]

"Say thank you!" These kids are living a happier life than the ones in the suburbs of the US , playing outside everyday not on cell phones, and learning to socialize..

[@marcoroams]

Exactly, I find people from disadvantaged areas have far greater social skills and grow up street smart

[@Positivdaily]

Yes I notice to because this kids have no phones 📵 the play outside they seem to be happy

[@hilaryb8807]

Happier? These kids live in dire poverty in a very dangerous neighborhood. Every second of the day they’re in survival mode. People think that kids growing up in places like this are walking around looking sad 24/7, and when they look “happy”, it’s because their lives aren’t that bad or are even better than kids in Western countries. It’s a bunch of garbage. Research the “poor but happy trope”.

[@iulianviorelmosteanu2800]

Lmao, they can barely afford food, are you calling that a happier life? They live in an urbanized area filled to the brim with people who have like 4-5 kids. Life in a city with money is kind of depressing , life in a city WITHOUT money is absolutely hell.

[@flyingchimp12]

They have a real sense of community. Half of us Americans hate the US!

[@lukeofarrell9774]

When that kid said it was the best day of his life 😢 instant subscribe. Keep doing what your doing brother

[@Preeno]

The way the guy threw that toy gun when you questioned whether it was real with a slightly scared look on your face 😂 brilliant

[@superfly7160]

He gota watch what he eats there if he hasn't heard of pagpag 🤮

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

that's slum people have land in the province going to manila for work that's why they become slum their but no worry six million house waiting for them search pabahay ni pbbm only twenty dollar a month payment for them they own them in twenty-five years

[@juanitamelagros]

Hi Marco! Thank you for featuring Tondo in your vlog. I'm from Cebu and I've been to Manila but never in Tondo coz it's quite known for being a notorious place. Glad you were greeted with smiles instead! 💛 Keep safe always!

[@marcoroams]

Thank you ❤️

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

​@@marcoroamsdon't bworry bro govnmt alocate them million housing waiting for them five years from now no more slum place in the philipines

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

​@@marcoroams6:01 search pabahay ni pbbm hund of thousand housing already made for them

[@justkelly6992]

I have an impression Francis knew that despite your friendliness that you were at risk. His eyes showed stress and concern until you got all the way to the exit and the police were there. He was scared for you but brave enough not to show it. Sadly his future is stunted.

[@KM-uh5ro]

Well that was very nice of Francis to walk you through that place. Some of the locals were friendly but not every friendly smile was just being friendly. There were definitely some that had ulterior motives and you would’ve found out real quick if you lingered a few seconds longer. Glad you kept walkin.

[@marcoroams]

Damn! That’s crazy to hear, thanks bro!!

[@Decidendi01]

We usually seeing vloggers went to different tourist spots here in the Philippines, and it looks like kind a normal content and a common thing we saw everyday, but a video like this is so much interesting, featuring the life in slum areas and finding what it really feels like to live in such place. So much appreciated, hoping to see more content like this Marco.

[@jeanmoralles977]

Because he is a poverty porn vlogger .

[@nickc7494]

Excellent content, the boy helped calm your nerves by assisting

[@robb545]

One part of Tondo is fondly called Happyland, but only a few know about its origins. Happyland is derived from the Bisaya word Hapilan, which translates to “dump site.” The children of Happyland are literally growing up in hills of trash.

[@kamilo4989]

Thanks for sharing

[@RU-rx3ef]

God bless mga kabayans

[@Roshibragimov1995]

Sad truth of our country😢😢😢

[@Craig_in_Asia]

I recently moved from the UK to Manila 🇵🇭 I also do KZbin here but haven't explored outside of BGC yet. Fascinating to see this - massive credit for venturing and sharing! Enjoy the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@takiyagenji8951]

Come to visit Indonesia man

[@dameceliamolestrangler3379]

I am a fellow Brit I urge you don't go there unless you are tired of living😢

[@kikiandjasmine]

Don't even dream of going to Tondo, have you been to Makati? Lots of great places in Manila. I've a a condo in BGC too mate.

[@trenchkidzgettinmoney3280]

In Taguig there's a big slum or ghetto and it's infested by drugs,police brutality and crimes specially in the bicutan and maharlika area and there's more places in taguig that u want to avoid

[@brickstonesonn9276]

Most of Manila outside BCG is not as bad as what's shown here. Most of Manila is your average southeast Asian suburb/city. Don't be afraid to explore outside BGC, just don't go to the slums.

[@beckymesterhazi4624]

What a legend Francis is..!, Stayed by his side the whole time to guide him!. ❤

[@jimmylim5015]

I was born in Tondo - we are carefree and hard working people. But I grew up in the US. I appreciate what you're doing to the kids, mate Aside the Philippines, I had the privilege of working with the Australian Air Force and Special Forces in Iraq back in 2016-awesome blokes they were.

[@johnsarosos4776]

slums in the Philippines are not too dangerous compared to slums in other countries. People are still friendly despite the situation. interesting vlog by the way

[@ItsmeReiRei]

Cant believe im realizing this just now but true lol. I feel safer walking in skwater areas in the PH than slums in first world countries like Canada LOL

[@ross9581]

@@ItsmeReiRei Exactly like Hastings and Main Street in Vancouver. Montreal north at night...WATCH OUT..

[@GuitaristZep]

I'm a local and I can confirm that that guy who said "give me your money" sounds like he is joking, but in that part of manila, he probably was also serious so good job walking away as soon as possible. I wouldn't even dare go near that place lol😂

[@discordadventures3916]

He wasnt joking… 🇵🇭

[@alanw2687]

​@@discordadventures3916 I confirm that as well

[@kaykay1667]

I'm 28 years old living in manila but never been in tondo. I'm scared. You are so brave at got the balls to go there, I'm glad you are when you went there. 😊

[@marcoroams]

Hahah thanks

[@OU812cheeto]

Such sweet, nice people! Thank you for taking us on the tour!

[@BennLuvsYou24]

I stayed in Tondo for 1 week when I was 11. As someone who grew up on the island of Palawan, I was fascinated by how bustling the place was. I was very apprehensive of everything moving around me but was also very perceptive of the humanity that surrounded me. Just like anywhere you go, there'd be bad actors but the beauty of the human spirit shines through. People are constantly moving but if you still yourself and observe, our lives are really just versions of one another.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

The kids looked happy. Like any kids in any other country.

[@stonergee420]

Palawan in Micronesia ?

[@jente74]

I took two British friends to Tondo to see the very poor side of the Philippines before we went to the beautiful and nice places. We had a safe experience. We were told by our local guide that the crime inside that area is actually low compared to the outside.

[@killed77]

Can confirm. Someone stole my wife's family jewellery and we managed to track it down to a pawnshop in tondo. She said it's a very dodgy area. Didn't feel unsafe. Not even for a second. Just a poor area, but ppl were busy and hard working like everywhere else. Was also in the daytime and 11years ago. Things might be different now idk

[@thetruepatriot7733]

​@@killed77 things are very different now... ive seen many video's of people being stabbed, mugged, and killed in this area (I have a subscription to a gore website). The violent video's I've seen from this area are pretty bad...

[@mikanova.]

Why the heck are you subscribed to such a website wtf @@thetruepatriot7733

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

​@@thetruepatriot7733gang on gang activity or violence towards tourists specifically?

[@thetruepatriot7733]

@@masterroshimagazines4354 both.... Tourists have been attacked, kidnapped, and killed...However, gang violence and attacks on people who live in this area are more common than attacks on tourists because living there is more dangerous than visiting... the videos I've seen are barbaric! The level of violence is like something you'd see during ancient times..

[@msdp2441]

It’s lucky that you have Francis around. He’s such a good a young man and well mannered. I enjoy this video.

[@mw9053]

I like how respectful u treated the people. 👍 Defenetly worth watching

[@BluesyVlogs]

I have seen a bunch of videos from slums (Brazil, Africa), usually with a local /guide for safety but this is one of the rare where it actually was someone doing solo with all the risks that come with it and that is impressive and fascinating for that fact alone, so much friendly fist bumps though it felt welcoming nonetheless. Beautiful.

[@watersbey25]

Not solo. He had a child being like "a guide" with him in tondo

[@rodneycalpito]

Philippine slums are nothing like the slums in brazil where there can be an active gun fight at anytime..lol

[@simulatorgreek7099]

Man you have some balls, I am a Filipino and I don’t even dare to go to tondo, props to the guy for warning you about the situation in tondo

[@lilytolentino2214]

Kids from this slum areas knows very well how to appreciate little things.,. genuine smile from kids makes this man feel comfortable even in this worst place im the Philippines...

[@DrewsTravels]

An absolute legend of travel vloggers. Thank you Marco for the inspiration to create Drew's Travels, documenting province life in Southern Leyte, Philippines.

[@marcoroams]

Hey man! Thank you 🙏🏽 😌 I will check out your channel now and subscribe

[@DrewsTravels]

Thank you my friend, God bless you.

[@atilyn888]

Nice😊

[@DrewsTravels]

It's great to feel that community spirit here on KZbin.

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

happy land only name becoz they got their place n manila they happy alhough slum area important they survive

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

I decided to get around and watch this today. I have seen plenty of vloggers trying to do Tondo, but I enjoyed this one. You did well and now I can see where you found that helpful kid, Francis. He seemed a big blessing

[@marcoroams]

Definitely mate! He was Thanks for tuning in 😎

[@Emmanuel-kt6fx]

I was born in Tondo. I lived there for more than 2 decades. I recently move to the other country. I missed Tondo like no one else. Wish I could go back someday.

[@ignaciogarcia137]

Thank you for showing that places that are coined "bad or dangerous" areas do not not necessarily entail a bad experience. These are normal people just trying to get on with their lives. Based on the circumstances this is how our beautiful Filipino people live sadly. Not everyone is bad or evil just because of where they are from.

[@FrancisLeonNina]

Not necessary dangerous until if you put someones in life danger

[@asabovesobelow851]

Definitely a bad neighborhood and everyone's bad

[@asabovesobelow851]

If you're not a foreigner, going in tondo full of tattoos walking around with a camera, then all the other Filipinos in tondo will become just a piece of 🗑️

[@ignaciogarcia137]

@@FrancisLeonNina fix your grammar first lol

[@Lenilugz5406]

It's because they are foreigners and they know they will earn more money or goods by befriending them instead of mugging them.

[@GregthaBunny]

I lived in Manila and I would venture in to a "squatters area" to visit my friend. Going to places like that will always give you a new appreciation of life. I never had any issues regardless of where I went but I was always vigilant and had my guard up. That being said some of the most wonderful and friendliest people call Philippines home

[@peepow2]

I'm from Cebu and I seldom go to Manila. There was once when I took a taxi cab way back 2008 going to Divisoria, and we passed by the slums of Tondo. I was alarmed when the driver suddenly stretched his right arm to lock my door side and told me the zone where we are in is dangerous. I was silent out of shock. Anyways, you do have a big heart. You are very generous on the tricycle driver when normally it just cost a dollar or less if taking the whole vehicle by yourself. I'm glad someone is posting this as I can really see and feel what is like in the center of this innercity.

[@hazelbc2375]

I am from Cebu too and I had the same experience. Since then, I haven’t been back in Manila. I go from Sydney singapore then to cebu❤

[@abiyu5607]

I had a very bad experience in Cebu, pick pocketed twice and i lived in a not really friendly neighborhood. Will never go back again.

[@kraigrichard7043]

Cebu has at least one sea of homes all made with 4 pieces of corrugated metal for walls and 2 for a roof. It stretches out for as far as I could see

[@jg3068]

Some tondo kids you spoke with will be happy to see this video and see their faces on your youtube. You somehow give them hope and inspiration . This is uplifting and still see good things in bad places .

[@jhimsondona2799]

the kids have lots of manners still even living in a not so good environment! Kudos you brother for showing the most real facade the metropolitan slum of my Country.

[@deemarkel155]

Everyone is soo friendly...it is refreshing to see

[@philipreyes9676]

G’day mate! It’s good to see an Aussie gringo going for a wander at an unchartered, yet full of surprises from the locals. Desperate environment it may appear, but hopefully you could realize how all they want is to show you how welcoming and accomodating ordinary Filos are.

[@marcoroams]

Gday mate! 100% true, the people were great! I felt more safe here than I have in parts of western Sydney at night!

[@philipreyes9676]

We might differ in our beliefs and orientation, but we’re all united in our humanity. Welcome to the Philippines, bud!

[@kennithgilestiongco5032]

Hey Marcos...Thank you for featuring the true side of the Philippines...We are so humble and admire you to tell outmr story behind the beautiful side of our country...I hope someone on our people will look into this

[@kennithgilestiongco5032]

*Marco

[@frankie5739]

​@@kennithgilestiongco5032Marcos

[@ross9581]

I would rather say: true side of Manila as in province these slums dont exist and filipino people live their life differently.

[@richardvelante4510]

Tondo is a very uncompromising place to the wrong person. I used to remember back in the late 80's that Police won't even go there. It's rich in its own history and for non-locals , can be quite a culture shock. But, like anywhere, you come to a place looking for trouble with a negative and disrespectful attitude will surely land you into trouble. You only attract that which you give out. Keep safe and happy travels Matey!

[@marcoroams]

100% I actually didn’t feel any bad energy there at all, I felt completely safe and welcomed by most. I have been to more richer parts of PH and have no been given even 5% of the welcoming I had in Tondo

[@richardvelante4510]

@@marcoroams I very much agree with you and having less equates to giving more

[@arositehakdog9912]

​@@marcoroams because you have lahi in Philippines mababait sila sa may lahi hahaha try mo pinoy kay punta ka dyan delikads

[@tysonq7131]

"He's probably joking but he's probably serious as well" love that lmao

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@haeokaay6576]

People pay respect for a tourist like you, but as locals were most afraid of the places that we know it's dangerous and we avoid normally, please take care ,and must visit tourist destination and enjoy your vacation here in🇵🇭❤

[@lalalolola]

In my perspective James was trying to get you out of that area. He might have thought you were lost thats why he redirected you close to the police station and the baranggay (mini townhall). Good job james and great vlog marco! Keep it up.

[@Zizi333]

Wow Francis is such a nice kid to show you around. You my on the other hand is so brave to visit such places. I’m a Pinoy but I never even want to go near that place. Trying to avoid it as much as possible. Kudos to you and to your little tour guide. He probably think you were lost so he guided you to police station.

[@DrewsTravels]

Amazing content that inspired me to create a similar video for my own KZbin channel. Keep motivating other content creators like myself.

[@kervscaguing8379]

Hello sir Marco, I'm one of the staff in the hotel if you remember. Enjoy your stay here in the Philippines, you should explore Quiapo and Intramuros.

[@marcoroams]

Yes buddy I remember you abs thanks for watching! I did a video on Intramuros and am editing it today, I will check out Quiqpo soon too!

[@marcoroams]

And thank you for your good service in the hotel 🙏

[@kervscaguing8379]

@@marcoroams you will loved it, try their foods there like the sotanghon, Palabok (in Quinta Market) and Pastil in the Muslim town near Quiapo Church.

[@kervscaguing8379]

@@marcoroams Always welcome sir! Waiting for your further vlogs!

[@darcan8970]

You got a new pinoy subsriber here. Pinoys are mostly friendly everywhere you go as long as you respect them, you are safe. Thanks for sharing the Tondo side that many will be afraid going in. Just dont hesitate to ask for help like locations, food recommendations, places to go.

[@rikayangu3833]

I admire your confidence, as a foreigner entering some of those places seem scary, but then, if we are all scared, no one will show us those bad areas, so i have to say I love seeing the places thru your lenses.

[@ericscoobie4842]

Bunch soft core people we have in our country of the United States….these people live in tin shacks and have a smile on their faces. We don’t have any dam clue how lucky we are.

[@ClaytonTownley]

We Westerners MAKE our "luck", by not tolerating slums like these.

[@jsgames6843]

We're not "lucky" we've worked out way out of this standard of living through the blood, sweat, and tears of multiple generations. We also won't tolerate a return to it. No "luck" about it.

[@armin_nicolas]

Omg. I was really shocked and amazed with you. You have so much courage featuring Tondo in your vlogs. I have been to Tondo before but not as like this place in your vlogs. But honestly speaking Im a bit terrified as I enter Tondo as alley goes narrow but I just think that I'm gonna be safe and go out in one piece.

[@armin_nicolas]

@making the move by darren Yah there are lots of safe and unsafe places. You just need to very careful at all times. Even in other countries therr are safe and unsafe places to visits.

[@FeBulan-bh4sl]

Even they're poor people they work hard to raise their families lives happily ever

[@user-cd8gl8du3q]

I think that kid Francis saved you bro.. especially how he lead you to the cops.. that kid was a lucky find..❤

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Definitely

[@jmr1920]

dangerous places in manila are only dangerous to other locals. but not for foreigners, especially when they are blogging. this guy knows it. but he got balls to test it out. so yeah kudos to you!

[@marcoroams]

😂 I didn’t know what to expect, but yes. You are correct … sometimes I need to test these things out for myself

[@jmr1920]

@@marcoroams only the few and brave does this stuff. and you never complained about the smell of the place, which i know its pretty bad. you have my support.

[@absfinal]

what happens to the locals? I never felt unsafe in PH

[@exgeeinteractive]

@@absfinal Theft and sometimes unprovoked assault

[@marcoroams]

Haha maybe I had a cold… I didn’t smell anything

[@spraakkanon]

I lived in that area for 6 months as an 18 year old white fresh from high school. Nothing ever happened to me nor did I ever feel threatened, this might seem dangerous to people who don't know the country but it's not. The mentality there is not what people who don't know that country might expect. Manila never sleeps, even the poorest areas are home to highly educated working people, the barangay captain knows everyone.

[@matty8359]

This is naive. You’re in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, in a dangerous area. Incredibly high risk.

[@spraakkanon]

@@matty8359 Most Manilenos speak English and that area is not so dangerous at all, also not for foreigners. As said; I am white, and when I was 18 and barely spoke Tagalog I lived there for months. I used to wander outside alone at night. Nothing happened.

[@aldrickmirasol6789]

This guy deserve a million subscribers here in philippines God bless bro.

[@ptz6809]

even us locals wont dare to walk in the slums of tondo! crazy brave you sir

[@gilaspilipinas3222]

I watched your Egypt travel videos and now your in Philippines. Keep exploring and enjoy your stay on my beloved country.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you! I am loving it here, plenty more to make here. Any suggestions for places I should check out?

[@gilaspilipinas3222]

@@marcoroams visit the vloggers favorite place..commercial area like bgc , ayala makati , moa. Historical sites like intramuros, rizal park , binondo oldest china town in the world. Those are within Metro Manila. I'm pretty sure you'll stay become productive. Don"t forget to try the Filipino dishes like adobo, litson, sisig, bulalo, balut , halo halo etc..

[@marcoroams]

@@gilaspilipinas3222 Thank you! Appreciate it, I have some more vlog I have done which will be up in the coming week which I visit a couple of these places! I tried to baby duck from the egg yesterday ... you'll see my reaction!

[@runnynose8341]

I live in Navotas about 9 klms from Tondo, been here for 20 years, been to tondo many times, great people, everyone happy and friendly, has a bad rap, wouldn't walk at night, but daytime, no problems. I buy all my wood there, if your friendly, buy a few kids a drink or a snack, smile , all good, the Canadian Prime minister Trudeau showed up un- announced few years ago, and he said it was the best welcome he has every gotten.

[@MattZaycYT]

One of the most beautiful hearts I have ever seen. Marco deserve our support and respect. Beyond producing great things he does great things to people in every interaction. The reality of those people, those beautiful and polite, grateful children, Francis and his welcoming beautiful family... I wish I could help. So many wonderful people. Francis family, the people of Happy Land and the entire Philippines will be on my prayers. ❤️🇵🇭

[@welovephilippineswithmylov5419]

♥️

[@shasha4152]

My dad and relatives from his side of the family are from Tondo. When I was still a kid, we usually go there every weekend to visit my grandparents when they were still alive, it's like a mini family reunion everytime we go there because there are lots of people around. Great memories though 😊 yeah, some places are dodgy, but people are still happy amidst striving to put some food on the table for their families. Still great to see smiling faces along the way. Thanks for featuring this on your channel, this is the other face of Manila. Kudos for being courageous in showing the road less traveled by other local and foreign vloggers. Good luck to all your professional and personal endeavors! ☺️

[@marcoroams]

Ahhh the people were great to me! I hope you are going well 🙏🏽😄

[@shasha4152]

@@marcoroams hey Marco, slow night, but doing okay here. Hope everything's well with you wherever you are in the world ☺️

[@juanignacio5318]

To say that tondo is a dangerous place is an understatement.... Anywhere in the world is a dangerous place if you don't give respect and love to the locals. As long as you respect the culture and locals here you are pretty safe. 😊 Filipinos are very friendly people, and even in slum areas just smile and be yourself, everything will be 👌

[@alaaaat1292]

Haha man you don’t say that calling tondo as a dangerous place is an understatement. That means Tondo is the most dangerous place in the world second to none 😂

[@Sky_gaming2601]

Bruhhh you can tell this as much as you want until you got victimize in that area by some bad people even if you are kind or not doing anything to them.this place is crazy bro you just dont know it since you've never been into such place for so long.

[@levi7148]

what do you mean understatement? Naturally human male have seven holes in their body but when i traveled there in tondo I gained another two.

[@battousaitv1254]

​@@alaaaat1292 yes i think he confusedly used the word "understatement" in a wrong way

[@belogical0]

You used "understatement" incorrectly lol. That is why your comment sounded confusing. If dangerous is an understatement, it means that that this place is beyond dangerous, the actual epitomy of danger which is the opposite of what you are trying to imply. You meant that it is rather an EXAGGERATION to say that it is dangerous since every place in the world can be dangerous as well. Aral muna. Char!!! Haha.

[@soniaborges566]

What a beautiful soul that young man is staying by your side.

[@lyvie2024]

I'm from philippines but i've never been there and i guess It's not that dangerous than i thought. I think what makes this place called "happy land" is the people in Tondo, they looks so happy whatever they been through. I'm wishing that someday these people would breathe a very fresh air and better living.

[@ralffernandez3194]

delikado dyan pag di ka foreigner at dayo ka. lalo na pag gabi.

[@Kyth-g7p]

Locals treat foreigners differently. You're Filipino so they'll tear you down to pieces before you make your way out.

[@TheRoseSquadVlogs]

You are amazing brother. This video is very organic. You’re a good storyteller with a good heart. You’re very brave to get into the center of tondo where you know for a fact that it is an unsafe place. People welcomed you with wide arms. I’m so pleased to come across you awesome channel. You got a new supporter here! More power man!

[@REDFUNDUH]

I spent the first 14 years of my life in that area. I literally recognize most of the places you visited lol it's surreal. that place honed my perception skill I can, for the most part, tell immediately when people or scenarios are dodgy. it makes me chuckle when people say not to go in certain places here in Toronto

[@marcoroams]

I agree! You would have grown up very strong and wise from it. What do you do now and where do you live?

[@TimK-1971]

Thanks for the walk-through video Marco. My Filipino wife and I were in Manilla in April of this year, and I can't wait to go back. I love Filipinos and the Philippines. We didn't go to this area of the city, but we saw another that wasn't as impoverished as this one. But all the people were nice to us as well. So nice that Francis was your guardian angel.

[@marcoroams]

Totally mate!! They have so much spirit and resilience in these areas. So many unique stories to show the world how others live and get by

[@silassamuels8404]

“He’s probably joking he’s probably serious too” was o funny🤣

[@earlybirdh.a6294]

Thank goodness for Francis for being there to help guide you out of there. Good kid

[@bengoodsell4461]

despite the rubbish beautiful people beautiful morals and something to take out of this look how happy everyone is! makes you really think we should all be more happy like them. I spent a month in a Philippines in 2019 I cannot wait to go back thankyou for the awesome video bro👏💪 love ya work

[@marcoroams]

Exactly man! Everyone was great and the kids have extremely good manners despite where they live!

[@MarkPuke13]

Yoo this is such a really refreshing vlog❤❤❤ Cheers to you and all the sights and also the selflessness evennhooking up francis!!! New subscriber here and ill be sharing your stuff thank you😊

[@emilyacana341]

Oh! WOW WHY ON EARTH YOU GO TO THAT PLACED?

[@MarkPuke13]

@@emilyacana341 eh? Why not its a great place real manila sights

[@Jajajjaaj]

Be careful there tondo

[@daleeustice9108]

1st time to Philippines 🇵🇭 i stayed with my wife at her families house in Coral St. TONDO. We were there for 3 and a half months. 2nd time we stayed for 3months. It's not far from "HAPPY LAND TONDO" I enjoyed it there. Fantastic friendly people. Just walking around people that dident even know me would often invite to join them in a drink or something to eat. Going back there soon.

[@pieburwell3622]

1st: The trike fare was kinda a rip off. You could have taken a cab for a cheaper price. 2nd. Always take care going to these areas, though usually Filipinos are nicer to foreign strangers plus doesn't hurt that you are a mountain of a man and tattooed. 3. Thank you for not just settling in BGC but showing what Manila truly is. There is beauty in its madness.

[@mimiblitberg]

I gotta hand it to you, it takes a strong person to just walk around alone in a new place, especially Tondo! I used to go to school there.

[@felipemarques1986]

The Philippines is a beautiful country and it is sad to see influencers showing the bad parts and exploiting people's misery for more views instead of showing how beautiful and incredible this country is. Filipinos are wonderful people! Let's show the good side :)

[@redmanrm1]

It’s obviously a shithole. No reason to hide it

[@jeta1267]

The poor areas have the most nicest and beautiful people

[@felipemarques1986]

@@jeta1267 I never said otherwise. That's what I endorse. I just think there's need to sploit people's misery.

[@sierrahultgren945]

I think he’s highlighting the situations people live in and humanizing poorer people others may avoid or look down on. And the rest of the world, especially richer places, should know what this is like. Anyway, I see you’re just looking out for the locals, wanting to make sure they’re being treated well. I bet we can all agree on that 🙏

[@sungoesdown1122]

Just found out your channel, and I like your positive vibes in this video, Marco! Subscribed! Keep it up, man!

[@x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x]

Thank you for showing my people Love, man. Filipinos are really the friendliest people in the world. 🤙🏽 I hope you enjoyed your travels in the P. I.

[@Alwi-v8z]

Indonesian people are the friendliest

[@guygames-e4k]

The Philippinos are the slaves of the modern time, Any country wants cheap labor goes to Philippines to get them

[@henat6514]

Tondo is a home of true , loyal and a people with one word, if you are good they are more good to you, but if you are bad you may get your prize instantly

[@mattasialife]

Great vids Marco, I lived in Manila for a while and of course there’s trouble like most places, but if you treat people with respect like you do, you get good vibes back ❤

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

Great vids why he trembles down on the people? Sige... Get this rat out please.

[@melanieallen8980]

best video!!! always go with your very 1st gut instinct..You have a good Aussie way with random people...Great social skills...

[@marcoroams]

It gets me out of many situations haha!

[@cannyeyes382]

You got humongous balls to roam around that place. Just be careful if every time you roam around a sketchy place, you may never know what kind of stuff you might’ve come upon. Welcome to my country. Enjoy your journey mate, keep safe always.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you for the welcoming. I nearly backed out right at the beginning, but when the first few people I met were welcoming, it made me want to keep going!

[@JoBosman]

Balls ? why . i am from europe and each time i go there also. never someone has done harm to me . It depence your own behavior

[@t-rexs232]

He is protected by the color of his skin.😅

[@JoBosman]

@making the move by darren Well, each year i am 3 to 6 months in the Philippines and i go really everywhere. Also in Tondo and the other slums. Never someone has harrased me . And i do it already 25 years .

[@theghostoftravel]

ive been to the philippines just one time and last year i was in cebu city, slums, near cclex bridge, i was alone walking around at night, i was being fed food and weed, which is illegal lol

[@ALPHA_OMEGA_0]

Hiyah Marco. I just watched this video. I must say, you truly had the confidence to go there, so you just earned my subscription! That kid who walked with you was keeping you safe!

[@FloriTravels]

Brilliant. You´ve got such a good vibe, Marco. Keep going!

[@marcoroams]

cheers Flori ✌🏼

[@Risteard156]

Excellent video on the Philippines and the City's people just amazing how some countries are today 😮

[@NK-jw8ov]

damnn broo! credit to you! continue vlogging in the Philippines, You'll get famous someday and so much support subscribers,from Filipino's!

[@rhidzla]

I love Tondo, yes it can seem dangerous and you could definitely have a "wrong place at the wrong time" moment, but for the most part it's fine. It was way worse back in the day but now I feel it still get's the reputation from that point when the gangs were active.

[@carinalee807]

It's very generous of you giving those kids snack. Love from the Philippines

[@sierrahultgren945]

I remember my 3 months living in the Philippines, walking streets and meeting people. This brought back memories of halo halo, balut, adorable children, muddy feet, humidity, “aso” (dog in Tagalog), the pain of poverty, and friendly faces. God bless the Filipino people 🙏