Why you should move to BGC Philippines | It's not as expensive as you think

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@earlofbgc
@earlofbgc 3 ай бұрын
Well said. BGC is unmatched when it comes to the ambience. The vibes are immaculate
@MarkEdisonAlviz-official
@MarkEdisonAlviz-official 3 ай бұрын
What I notice is that the whole of Metro Manila (and in fact, also other major cities in the Philippines) is improving. In about 10-15 yrs time, the skyline and even the feels from the ground of the Metro will be different compared to today.
@noelskee2014
@noelskee2014 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Sir Mergim for promoting our country since you arrived here, a lot of foreign tourist now coming to the Philippines especially BGC...
@mrussel2392
@mrussel2392 3 ай бұрын
Yeah right
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
@@mrussel2392 I agree, the content actually has a negative undertone
@studyrounded
@studyrounded 3 ай бұрын
Air pollution in Philippines is so much lower than elsewhere in SEA (except for Singapore by a slim margin according to IQAir 2023 report). I like the way Philippines does it's business districts aswell, but of course more quality public transit is needed, luckily that is under way
@GregBijasa
@GregBijasa 3 ай бұрын
As a Filipino...I am so proud of u living in our country...Love all ur blogs,Mergim.Just continue...you will be blessed.♥️🙏
@travelsxv
@travelsxv 3 ай бұрын
minsan tigil-tigilan mo yan sa kakaproud to be filipino. sign yan ng colonial mentality. isa ka sa madaming pinoy na kailangan lagi ng validation from foreigners. jusko
@DIVIvestor
@DIVIvestor 3 ай бұрын
My family met him in Uptown 1 lobby in Nov last year, he's a very nice young fellow & accommodating, took some photos with him, hopefully he'll continue to create vids in BGC.
@snowtyboy
@snowtyboy 3 ай бұрын
BGC no floods, no brownout, clean streets, no homeless, no shoplifters. 24hours CCTV monitors
@epi_diet023
@epi_diet023 3 ай бұрын
Let's support Mergim for he's one of the loyal vlogger who stayed trying to promote our country Philippines.
@amaliahightower
@amaliahightower 3 ай бұрын
Good topic Mergim. Just wondering why you weren’t invited at the Pusong Pinoy? I’m Fil/Am and lives in a gated private village with 24 hour security. I moved from 🇺🇸 to here. I got tired of the rat race. I had my minimalist modern style house built in 2018, 2 floors open concept with a garage. I don’t have any mortgage and bills except for utilities. I’m spending between $600-700/month for 2 including everything. I’m 30-45 minutes away to MOA, NAIA, Makati and BGC. So yeah I can go anywhere no problem driving my car without all the hassles living in Makati and BGC. I bought a used car. It doesn’t make sense to buy a new one coz Filipinos drive insane 😂 but I got used to it. Thanks Mergim for loving BGC 🇵🇭.
@MITT5
@MITT5 3 ай бұрын
Right! I was expecting The Chairman too.😊
@sfrealestatedealmaker6001
@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 3 ай бұрын
Low cost of living is nice, but BGC’s convenience when you can walk everywhere is better in my experience. You get more exercise and no need for a car, since taking Grab taxi is cheap. No parking, no driving in horrible traffic, no car maintenance, gas, etc. it’s like having a chauffeur at your becon call 24/7.
@pl.videodiary
@pl.videodiary 3 ай бұрын
I'm expecting him to be there next year.
@momohmart
@momohmart 3 ай бұрын
Your experience with the weather is actually surprising and is a point in my book versus living in Cebu.
@jessiesantiago7994
@jessiesantiago7994 3 ай бұрын
I totally agree with your observation. I think that the variety of indoor local and international restaurants in BGC make up the shortage in inexpensive street food available in bangkok
@YOURRACHINAPRIL
@YOURRACHINAPRIL 3 ай бұрын
BGC is the best spot in the metro to date! Thanks Mergim! Hoping to meet and get a picture together with you soon!
@MRBIGSLICK66
@MRBIGSLICK66 3 ай бұрын
All good points, last time I was there BGC wasn’t even a conception lol. But I’m familiar with Makati, Passi and now the new BGC. We’ll be living in the city for our first few months for our plans to head there in October. Myself heading towards retirement with my Filipina wife. We’re looking for peace and quiet and I believe the outskirts ,province life is more preferable especially on cost of living, foods, and immersion into the culture. I need to be closer to beaches and palm trees, preferably in the foothills where it’s cooler. Anyway, to each his own. ✌🏻
@r.austria
@r.austria 3 ай бұрын
Yeah BGC is where you can find everything, shops, etc. My place (Pasig) is near to that place. ❤ Watching from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
@nightwing4065
@nightwing4065 3 ай бұрын
There are also other ongoing future business district development projects such as the Arca South, Bridgetowne, Vertis North, Ayala Cloverleaf Estates. Hopefully, they're done within the next 10 years together with the subway system. Then after that, there will be expansions & reclamaion projects such as the SM Manila Bay Ocean City, Pasay Harbor City, Solar City, Manila Waterfront City, Manila Harbour Centre, etc.
@newetman4382
@newetman4382 3 ай бұрын
Different business districts in Metro Manila have their own identity. Bangkok or Kungthep has just one big identity. Don’t get me wrong, Bangkok is amazing!
@milkachugina
@milkachugina 3 ай бұрын
Mergim always provide insightful commentaries
@30AndAWakeUp
@30AndAWakeUp 2 ай бұрын
agree 100%…..I always live in the nicest, walkable neighborhoods and the money you save in transportation almost always makes up for the extra cost
@Gregory-Masovutch
@Gregory-Masovutch 2 ай бұрын
@30AndAWakeUp Transportation is pretty economical in the Philippines. What you give up is a spacious Bahay with large rooms and a decent backyard. So for some people this alleged sardine can living might be acceptable. For others the lack of mountain and ocean views, or seeing Taal Lake or having fruit bearing trees and a running stream with something called "land" might be giving up way too much in return. BTW, where are the Palengkes?
@mildredlopez143
@mildredlopez143 3 ай бұрын
Few years from now BGC may have a stiff competitions from other bussiness districts like in the Bay areas with more than 4× the size of BGC are now having àn ongoing developments. Phils 🇵🇭 is really soaring high. ❤
@Mega-zi7ys
@Mega-zi7ys 2 ай бұрын
Bay area feels unsafe relative yo Bgc maybe bec of the demographics?
@maynardsalviejo7567
@maynardsalviejo7567 3 ай бұрын
You are right - BGC is a more convenient place to live in.
@ServandoIV
@ServandoIV 3 ай бұрын
I’m gonna brag and say I’ve been to many cities and business districts around the world. Your assessment is spot on except for the food part. I just don’t understand what the issue is comparing food availability between Bangkok and Manila/Bonifacio. I think what’s available in Bangkok can be found in Bonifacio as well. WHAT EXACTLY ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR TO EAT? Monkey’s brain like in The Temple of Doom? Seriously? People would use food to choose Bangkok over BGC? BGC is the prime example of a modern city. It’s not too big nor small, just the perfect size to not need a car, simply walk. It is safe. The demographic is perfect thus far, majority Filipinos who know how to behave. (I do get annoyed seeing vloggers who behave obnoxiously like those 3 middle eastern looking guys who started rapping at the Jollibee along High Street rapping about a Filipina marrying them, IT WAS DISGUSTING AND I WOULD HAVE YELLED AT THEM AND PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE, this happened maybe 2 years ago.). Anyway, back to Bonifacio, there are no homeless encampments, no leftist BLM protesters nor looters…IT’S JUST THE PERFECT MASTERPLANNED AREA. I love lamp posts throughout the city, IT IS UNIQUE TO BONIFACIO, once you see it u know it’s Bonifacio. I love the type of trees all over that actually give you shade and these trees look good. (BGC minimized the use of palm trees which is great because palm trees in an urban setting cheapens the area, these trees do not look good next to modern buildings like what you see in Makati or Cubao…palm trees belong in resorts or beaches, not the city.) Bonifacio is really something to be proud of…it was a concept or plan that was concocted i the late 1990s and nobody knew how it was going to turn out. About 30 years later, we have a CBD that is about 60% developed and still going, not to mention the subway stops. The only thing missing in Bonifacio is that showcase landmark which I am hoping will happen. Oh just an fyi to everyone, the locals (AS IN THE FIRST PEOPLE WHO MOVED IN THOSE EXPENSIVE UNITS) do not use the term “BGC” “the Fort” or whatever…the original locals refer to BGC as simply “Bonifacio.”. It sounds more unpretentious and dignified.
@S.Y.S.Shareyourstory
@S.Y.S.Shareyourstory 3 ай бұрын
Agree. Wide sidewalks... Pedestrian-friendly. I lived in Pembo (just across SM Aura) for 12 years.
@FilipinaMimi
@FilipinaMimi 3 ай бұрын
Grab Hack: Choose 6 seater car, immediately like magic!
@russelalvaro3974
@russelalvaro3974 3 ай бұрын
honestly, BGC is super nice
@sh4dowmarine348
@sh4dowmarine348 3 ай бұрын
Ran Into you at landers. Definitely agree that bgc is the place most convenient for foreigners. Especially when I was living in palazzo! I just really hated the elevator set up in that bbuilding on either side. So I opt for Mandaluyong twin oaks. It's like a mix of bgc and makati which is right up my alley
@francesmcdonald8145
@francesmcdonald8145 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mergim for explaining the whole thing in terms of renting because were planning to rent condo or may be to owning someday thanks for sharing
@arghentrock
@arghentrock 3 ай бұрын
Your observations are spot on.
@irvin6890
@irvin6890 3 ай бұрын
Keepsafe mergim❤
@Andy-fi8et
@Andy-fi8et 3 ай бұрын
I'm currently living in Makati, looking to move to BGC later this year, would love to see more building, apt visits, reviews.. or can anyone recommend a vlogger who does these? 🙏
@amaliahightower
@amaliahightower 3 ай бұрын
Check out Live the Philippines, they have a couple of videos. American family living in BGC.
@jeanasoliman2957
@jeanasoliman2957 3 ай бұрын
Enjoying your vlogs about the Philippines!
@fedlartv3684
@fedlartv3684 3 ай бұрын
very good observation chairman 👍
@quickthinker7582
@quickthinker7582 3 ай бұрын
Go to Eastwood city at night there are many foods and sights there.. the last time you went there I guess it was post pandemic and every stores were close so this time is better.
@mrq8402
@mrq8402 3 ай бұрын
Public transportation in Metro-Manila is below par compared to other major Southeast Asian cities. But it may improve with the subway being built, albeit with only one line. Great subways should have a "spider-web" network system, not just one line that runs north to south.
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
Atleast what is being built wont be tofu dreg construction like other southeast asian cities
@R56Cooper
@R56Cooper 3 ай бұрын
"Audition the building" and airbnb, great advice!"🎉
@benz12aquin
@benz12aquin 3 ай бұрын
Well said chairman! I love living in BGC too! We’re actually neighbours! 😊
@FranciscoVerra
@FranciscoVerra 3 ай бұрын
By 2029 that problim may be solved when subway operates and also elivated PNR from Clark Metro Manila to calamba train.
@jesuscool5640
@jesuscool5640 3 ай бұрын
Thumbs up 😊😊😊
@christianpatton9364
@christianpatton9364 2 ай бұрын
I agree with the assessment of BGC. But I must say you can find places in central Bangkok that are still quite chill , Phrom phong near the park is my favourite.
@PHVIDave
@PHVIDave Ай бұрын
Nice vlog. Come one, u have lived here long enough to give up the rough riding pink scooters. By a Dualtron... I'll take you out anytime as I own 2. After 2 years I'd be happy to buy u lunch or dinner. Thanks for what you do. Your one of the best!!!
@JohnHobbs-o3z
@JohnHobbs-o3z 3 ай бұрын
Where i live in canada,it will cost u about 2 grand or more for a average place plus most utilities.Nice place,upwards of 3 grand or more.
@amaliahightower
@amaliahightower 3 ай бұрын
YVR is expensive! Home prices for sale average are going for 1 million Canadian $. I remember in 1980 when my Dad bought a house in Vancouver for only $45,000. It’s ridiculously expensive when you want to buy now or even rent
@KB3TLE
@KB3TLE 3 ай бұрын
I'm hearing Eastwood is quite a nice little gem - and very affordable with what is needed right there in that area ? -- Small but very nice is the word ? -- You might try it on for size ? -- Might just be "right" for retired seniors and less expensive ? 🤔 I would really like not sweating so much - but could I afford to stay in that area (?) just to avoid sweating ???
@QuicknStraight
@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын
It's just as hot in BGC as anywhere else in the metro. You know, the wind blows everything everywhere, right? Unless there's some secret massive bubble covering BGC 😂
@pretchstudio
@pretchstudio 2 ай бұрын
Perfect calculation❤❤❤
@bobcat2960
@bobcat2960 2 ай бұрын
You made a very convincing vlog (for me anyway) on the benefits of having a home in BGC vs other city-scape environments. Clearly top PH big city in a fairly tranquil city/area with a lot less of the congestion, noise, and chaotic traffic, at a very reasonable added city cost. Remember, it's the city, so if you seek total isolation and quiet (like roosters blaring at 5am in the provinces) it's not city living that you actually want. I do seek having nearby tropical beaches, and BGC would require an exit to get to the more exclusive white sand beaches, and any city will also have less appealing beaches than the more remote beach towns and off shore islands, that's just common sense. Sure, other areas are less expensive, and may have more food options, but the vibe of BGC really outshines those more remote areas despite its less food variety limitations, especially for an expat looking for a relatively safe, or safer metro-Manilla location. Point is - with no sidewalk food stalls adding to the maniac chaos they bring, and all the scooters parked on them, walking, biking, driving, and moto-scooting seems far less dangerous. Add to that the well-maintained concrete, wider sidewalks and streets, and it wins hands down for ease and peace of mind. A recon-fact finding visit is mandatory regardless of where you think best to live because being there is the only true test.
@JoeyZee-vs4kr
@JoeyZee-vs4kr 3 ай бұрын
I wonder what food they eat in Thailand because all I hear is Pad Thai and Pad Krapow or Tom Yum. None of which is top calibre compared to the food in Philippines. 😊
@denniszenanywhere
@denniszenanywhere 3 ай бұрын
In terms of volume, there are more Filipino food and more diverse Filipino food choices. It’s just that KZbinrs only feature the popular Filipino food.
@thinkforyourself9334
@thinkforyourself9334 3 ай бұрын
Filipino food is terrible. Full.of salt
@JohnHobbs-o3z
@JohnHobbs-o3z 3 ай бұрын
bgc or makati would be a good home base,travel from there.To many vlogs about cheap places and poor expats.If i can convince my wife to go,we will be living on about 7 to 8 grand a month,not every one going there is broke,on the contrary.
@Re3iRtH
@Re3iRtH 3 ай бұрын
From a cost per square meter perspective is most higher end condominiums in Cebu i'm looking at are more expensive than condos in BGC.
@matthuzler
@matthuzler 3 ай бұрын
thats a good take mate!
@maryjoyreyes5100
@maryjoyreyes5100 3 ай бұрын
I agree and BGC is cleaner compared to other cities in Metro ManilA
@NachoC025
@NachoC025 3 ай бұрын
Hey Mergim, where could I search for condos? Facebook? Rentpad? Where would you find those needle-in-a-haystack you mentioned?
@JohnJosephCadawas
@JohnJosephCadawas 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mergim, if you want to explore more like divisoria, try to visit baclaran, specially near baclaran there are many store selling clothes more on overruns stuff and more.
@datni99any1
@datni99any1 3 ай бұрын
❤ BGC my favorite area in Manila, with Cebu being my close second area.
@roygoad2870
@roygoad2870 3 ай бұрын
Hasn’t rained hardly at all in the last 2 weeks in Bangkok/Pattaya. Last year September was the wettest period. So it’s always hard to predict! BGC is a bubble, yes it’s nice, but living in a high rise condo isn’t for everyone imo! One big negative is the value for money, quality accommodation and restaurants are much cheaper in Bangkok and especially Pattaya!
@wandamaximoff813
@wandamaximoff813 3 ай бұрын
I totally agree with everything you've just said. You have a knack of telling things so accurately, deliberately and spontaneously. Keep it up! P.S. I still prefer KL than Manila tho
@QuicknStraight
@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын
A totally biased view framed to support his decision to live in BGC 😂
@PapaRich101
@PapaRich101 3 ай бұрын
Well said Chairman Mergim...
@pubkentos4501
@pubkentos4501 3 ай бұрын
Ill Go for The Philippines… English is a must.. The beauty may be Tie ?..and balance to other SEA. Countries even to Da Nang may be included .. k..
@julzpogi17
@julzpogi17 4 күн бұрын
Wow
@mcjollirogers
@mcjollirogers 3 ай бұрын
Damn, i knew it was you I saw walking right outside my office building, I should've said hi HAHAHAHA
@michelinguide3577
@michelinguide3577 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mergim, always your vlog i Philipppines but your Thailand background temples, why you change that mix background, viewers composed,
@andersdanielsen4425
@andersdanielsen4425 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mergim I’ve been in BGC a couple of times with my wife. But only one day visiting. Next year we are planning rent an airbnb or a hotel for about two weeks in BGC for our two young kids too. Do you have some suggestion what we can visit or do of activities in BGC for kids on almost 3 and 9 years?
@John-vh3ig
@John-vh3ig 3 ай бұрын
I think it's because Philippines is an island and thus Bangkok being on same continent like China, India etc has more spices and mix food options over hundreds of years
@sfrealestatedealmaker6001
@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 3 ай бұрын
Thailand is hotter with less English speakers than the Philippines. BGC wins hands down.
@arniehere
@arniehere 3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@rjmariano5649
@rjmariano5649 3 ай бұрын
Can u compare living bgc and makati? Coz for me i think makati is better , more options, has a different character, let us know ur thoughts
@richieliper4720
@richieliper4720 3 ай бұрын
Filipinos tend to look for the cheapest rate of condo or apartment their money can pay. If there is more lower than 30k per month, is much better. 😎
@emilioromero3555
@emilioromero3555 3 ай бұрын
hello I noticed you speak about Starbucks coffee on your videos if you compare it to SGD coffee you'll see a big difference, Ask for the owner rich say Emilio from New York sent you.
@manuelcamomot5152
@manuelcamomot5152 3 ай бұрын
Good day.
@MILLERA12345
@MILLERA12345 3 ай бұрын
Philippines vs Thailand?
@patrick5729
@patrick5729 3 ай бұрын
Also, you told us you didn't Ike the pollution in Ortigas.
@se_amable001
@se_amable001 3 ай бұрын
it isn't really attractive to make Manila a hub for too many foreigners anyway, so they can all choose to live in BKK. As for me, I'm satisfied with the Alabang/Daang Hari area. The only downside is the traffic, but its more chill in the south.
@pinky9875
@pinky9875 3 ай бұрын
yes Im thinking renting a aplce there in BGC sometime next year I could only afford under 24 k a month any place in mind would be appreciated if you show us any on your next vlog thnaks
@thinkforyourself9334
@thinkforyourself9334 3 ай бұрын
Prices are higher than 24K
@pinky9875
@pinky9875 3 ай бұрын
@@thinkforyourself9334ok thanks 👍
@bluedchaos5879
@bluedchaos5879 2 ай бұрын
Kaya if studio
@WallStreetIceCream
@WallStreetIceCream 2 ай бұрын
Bridgetown ?
@darthvader-rr27888
@darthvader-rr27888 3 ай бұрын
white g wagon 9:34
@robocop581
@robocop581 3 ай бұрын
I'm guessing you've never lived in Central Ortigas. Very walkable and several malls are nearby
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
exactly
@Mega-zi7ys
@Mega-zi7ys 2 ай бұрын
Not as organized or coordinated as BGC. Ortigas is more of a disjointed CBD feel.
@Plant_Traced
@Plant_Traced 3 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your highlight of BGC Chairman! 🫰🏻
@amazinginvoker6964
@amazinginvoker6964 3 ай бұрын
Disagree with food
@elvantonucci695
@elvantonucci695 3 ай бұрын
I found BGC clean and modern but compared to Bangkok not even close …
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
Lol, april fools is over man
@trevordean7144
@trevordean7144 3 ай бұрын
@@gangstagummybear3432 Bangkok is better does bcg have an airport. Does bcg have any unesco heritage sites. Bangkok grand palace has more visitors then bcg 😅
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
@@trevordean7144 Lol, you must be a crackhead comparing an entire city with different districts to one part of Metro manila, are you serious? Lol, thats hilarious
@AntiAdulting
@AntiAdulting 3 ай бұрын
Please god learn how to say Condominium not Condominiun.
@michaeloherlihy2418
@michaeloherlihy2418 3 ай бұрын
You should buy a e bike
@quickthinker7582
@quickthinker7582 3 ай бұрын
Eastwood city is the rival of BGC in terms of condo/office rentals.
@marichuarmodia2375
@marichuarmodia2375 3 ай бұрын
Thailand there is no view around the places of city is not much greeneries and lots of motorcycles and noisy and no beaty the city so boring that only you can see is The building that it 😂 I been thai so noisy
@Gregory-Masovutch
@Gregory-Masovutch 2 ай бұрын
We visited BGC shopping district for the first time last week. The architecture is laid out nice. However the retail outlets are no better than you could find in One Ayala, Mall of Asia, SM Santa Rosa, Okada or Resort World. Even with the impressive architecture of Makati as well, the retail establishments for the most part can be found in many places throughout the Philippines. So overrated? Absolutely 😂
@Mega-zi7ys
@Mega-zi7ys 2 ай бұрын
I think you just missed his entire point
@josephforbes7911
@josephforbes7911 3 ай бұрын
Not so expensive if your parents wire you $5K a month. 😊
@bluedchaos5879
@bluedchaos5879 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@VanTran-ne4yf
@VanTran-ne4yf 3 ай бұрын
In the Philippine ,the centre of the universe all located in Manila. The epi centre for political and economic power in Manila situated around BGC. In any definition, it a very poor town planning and infrastructure for the country of 110 million people. You sitting there teling the world how good BGC for living and for the country, that is "a big lie". There is no problem with me as long as you got pay by the realestate company and developer in BGC.
@QuicknStraight
@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын
Most power and money is in Makati or Ortigas, not BGC. BGC is full of foreign vloggers trying to be hip and tell the masses abroad how great it is 😂
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
Spoken like a true crackhead that doesn't know shit about what hes saying.
@VanTran-ne4yf
@VanTran-ne4yf 3 ай бұрын
@@gangstagummybear3432 You eating lot of shit in the Philipine 🤣
@gangstagummybear3432
@gangstagummybear3432 3 ай бұрын
@@VanTran-ne4yf Not sure where the Philipine is, but I have never been there
@undefeated4479
@undefeated4479 3 ай бұрын
thailand is the best!!! this is an example in like in divisoria has no visiting foreigners as in zero most of the time, in thailand there are plenty of foreign customers in chatuchak buying stuff why???? ugbo in tondo does not attract that much foreigners if UGBO in tondo also exist in thailand you will see a lot of foreigners chillin hanging out, are urban pinoys intimidating? and foriegners can only be seen in makati, BGC WHY????? lets not include chinese and koreans only westerners(hindi lahat ha pero karamihan inuunahan ko na kayu alam ko na sasabihin nyu eh)
@QuicknStraight
@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын
That's because Chatuchak is full of cheap tat that appeals to foreigners. I spen 6 byears living in BKK (2013-19) before moving back to MNL for another stint here. Both have their good and bad points, but it's not as clear cut as you think.
@undefeated4479
@undefeated4479 3 ай бұрын
@@QuicknStraight I would like to start a good conversation 😊
@landrit31
@landrit31 3 ай бұрын
Thailand is way ahead of the number of foreign tourist, philippines is not even close, most foreigners that come to Philippines skip Manila and just go to the islands. Thailand has really invested big on their infrastructure and tourism and it paid off.
@undefeated4479
@undefeated4479 3 ай бұрын
@@landrit31 I like your answer!!! they skip manila very true
@noeminoemi1350
@noeminoemi1350 3 ай бұрын
madumi divisoria at tondo kase, but you can find evrything there like clothes and trinkets like in chatuchak and the same price, except for the food.
@oliverabao6928
@oliverabao6928 3 ай бұрын
BGC is improving. Strolling around the city is therapeutic. It gives me relief from work related stress. The ambience is world class. ❤️👏👏
@bullparnu7434
@bullparnu7434 2 ай бұрын
Hey mate where would you recommend staying for a young family of 4 in BGC ? Central to everything within walking distance etc.. cheers
@seansanb5527
@seansanb5527 2 ай бұрын
As a longtime Bangkokian, I can honestly say BGC is nicer than any area in Bangkok. Food is just as good, too.
@baconatorrodriguez4651
@baconatorrodriguez4651 3 ай бұрын
Living first class in a developing country > living impoverished in a first world country
@yolandelyle
@yolandelyle 3 ай бұрын
Actually I stayed in Makati( Pablacion) near Rockwell. The rent is very affordable and there were plenty of taxis,jeepneys available. Not to mention that I can walk to Makati centre and also shop in Rockwell. Everything is and will always be assable in Makati.
@QuicknStraight
@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@cjcrystal1726
@cjcrystal1726 3 ай бұрын
@@yolandelyle exactly . Makati feels real
@annmarie6001
@annmarie6001 3 ай бұрын
What do you exactly mean about lack of food in BGC or in Manila? What kind of food do tourists in Bangkok are looking for? Thai cuisines? What foods do they prefer? There are a lot of restaurants outside of BGC all around Metro Manija like Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Thai Korean, Indian, Mediterrane, Spanish or American, etc Asian or European cuisine.
@yvonnebondoc8707
@yvonnebondoc8707 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mergim! You are love by filipino as you so dedicated on promoting philippines to rhe world. I never missed your vlog & i even watched it twice in tv & in my mobile😁live it always.
@jamalgreen3056
@jamalgreen3056 3 ай бұрын
I’m going to tell yall why you shouldn’t love to bgc.I mean first of all you can literally see the h&m in the background on the thumbnail I mean my god man I get enough of them corporate companies here in America hell no.The second thing is the traffic and everything being just to convenient in walkable distance.To me in my opinion when I observe foreigners in the Philippines from the distance sitting around in Manila,bgc,makati,angles,Cebu city and Cebu it park your not experiencing no culture at all.These are all capital cities and metro areas with corporations and all imported westernized establishments.Please tell me why would I travel thousands of miles to put myself around everything that I’m used to no thank you.Ill rather stay in cavite Philippines or Mindanao not bgc.
@83nomad5
@83nomad5 2 ай бұрын
Stay where you are and stop whining. To each his own.
@grayerdays
@grayerdays 3 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you make a video of places to have a nice drink/bars or watch a local band play in BGC?
@macolet9711
@macolet9711 3 ай бұрын
Legaspi Park is also a good option. Very near Ayala Center, Ayala Triangle, Makati CBD, Malls, Hospitals. There are also pocket parks.
@filbritfrolics9315
@filbritfrolics9315 3 ай бұрын
nice one Mergim, thanks for the infos, will be staying in BGC area next week, excited to explore the area, the last time i went there was back in 2008, and so much has changed now since then, :-). Hopefully will see you on the BGC roads during our walk hehehe (Coming from Herefordshire, England).
@Basta11
@Basta11 3 ай бұрын
Yes, housing and transportation are linked. If you live walking distance where you work, study, shop, and have fun then you don't need a private vehicle. A private vehicle cost money in terms of the vehicle itself, fuel, maintenance, parking/storage, registration and fines. What is very much needed in Manila, Cebu and the rest is fast reliable high capacity transportation that links walkable areas together like BGC, Makati, Ortigas etc. Link the malls together with the universities, hospitals, business districts, and other large job centers. Then replace all the slums with high rise government subsidized public housing.
@daisyjaneuy5457
@daisyjaneuy5457 3 ай бұрын
When we went to BGC, we all fell in love with it. Fr Davao City
@renzettgarcia9693
@renzettgarcia9693 3 ай бұрын
I agree that BGC almost has everything, whether as a resident living in rent or owned, or as an employee working there, and the sidewalks are pretty wide on most areas that makes it walkable, making it an organized and planned city. They should even lengthen the time to cross the pedestrian crossings since there are areas where crossing only takes 10-15 seconds. On how quiet it is, it's somewhat true if not living or working in major roads. But BGC isn't complete without its cons. One is public transport that is limited. Most PUVs are concentrated in Market Market, while the remaining is only covered by BGC Bus where the number of units are sorely lacking, the buses are always full during weekdays at rush hour, and headway/waiting time is too long because BGC Bus only use one road, McKinley Road as ingress and egress to Ayala in Makati which is another major transport hub, and it gets congested at rush hour, particularly at night where it takes 30 minutes at least to 1 hour at worst to get to BGC from Ayala. Tl;dr, BGC is car-centric. But with the additional bus routes plying C-5 like coming from SM North, Alabang, Laguna, and Cavite and the upcoming subway which will open in like 5 to 6 years, it kind of showed its improvements. I just hope the private developer allows other PUVs to enter portions of BGC so that BGC Bus won't be overburdened. Also, a monorail or a light rail would also help going in and out of BGC to Makati, Ortigas, and NAIA. The variety of food options is noticeable, like they don't even have cheap canteens similar to the ones found in Makati CBD, since BGC serves all classes and not everyone affords to eat at expensive restaurants or eateries. Anyway, good observations, Mergim.
@MITT5
@MITT5 3 ай бұрын
🇬🇧🇵🇭❤🙏🏻 Cheers, Chairman Mergim!
@mildredlopez143
@mildredlopez143 3 ай бұрын
Yes! BGC is the place to be😊
@komentator9125
@komentator9125 3 ай бұрын
why don't you do a vlog on your hometown in UK? Pls tour us there where you grow, your school, places you've been to, the foods, views, etc... :)
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