Unique Malls in Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@АгнесияКорделияЕкатерина]

I've visited the Philippines 3 times, it's a memorable thing for my experience personally. Whether it's food, drink, nature and communication in the Philippines is great fun. Not only that, I also learned what is in the Philippines is about simplicity, kindness and a smile that's what I got while in the Philippines. For me personally, if I'm honest, the Philippines is not bad overall, but people don't know the beauty of the Philippines. Especially for Filipinos, thank you for giving me a pleasant impression and experience while I was in the Philippines. Oh yeah and also I don't forget the "BALUT" food which I don't like, I can't eat it, because I'm not used to it and just from the shape of it my appetite is gone. hehehehe... 😆 I like Philippines, hopefully tourists in the philippines increase and make the economy in the philippines develop. Good vibes for the Philippines, love from Rossiya 💖

[@bedjrocks5550]

Thnkyou for appreciating the Philippines 🇵🇭 visit again after pandemic 😆

[@vidgood8682]

lol i love balut. i brought it to highschool in canada and had people running during lunch 🤣🤣

[@АгнесияКорделияЕкатерина]

@@vidgood8682 I prefer Adobo or Kare-kare

[@vidgood8682]

@@АгнесияКорделияЕкатерина yep i do too. but it's so much easier to find balut at 3am in the morning when you're drunk in the streets of the philippines 😊😊

[@GT-Oldschool]

it's understandable if the women don't like it. i see balut as more of a male's rites of passage to manhood. kind of similar to a man eating something from the wild. you just can't be a sissy about it. that being said, if you can get passed the visual, it's actually delicious and high in protein.

[@jbqu2024]

Not gonna lie, I'm a bit obsessed with Mergim's style of vlogging! everything is just smooth and awesome. More power to your vlogs!

[@foreverl5731]

I agree 💯

[@naldozero]

True. There’s something about Mergim. His natural charm. I feel calm just watching him talk. Hoping for more quality vlogs.

[@jimmaeeey2322]

Exactly 👌

[@loryasis7837]

I like his no nonsense attitude. Most of the vloggers gave exaggerated commentary, like fan service for the Filipino viewers. But he's not rude or anything.

[@johntoledo8561]

Agree

[@erikmichael3493]

This is the first time I viewed your entire video. Being a New Yorker, I look for quality, and professionalism in vloggers. Without a doubt, you checked these boxes altogether. Keep up the good work.

[@Taps70]

As I said before, malls in PH are more than just shopping. It’s lifestyle. A one stop shop for many things you want done. And since parks are not common plus the searing heat in the summer, malls are the best option. Government offices and churches are also there after doing your errands.

[@edmendoza1501]

Bucket list tip for you after Metro Manila: 1. Ilocos region grind (including Batanes) 2. Cordillera high mountains (including Sagada & Baguio City) 3. Central Luzon plains (Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija) 4. Marilaque loop (Marikina, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon) 5. Southern Tagalog (Cavite & Batangas) 6. Bicol region (Camarines Norte and Sur, Albay, Sorsogon) 7. Mimaropa ( Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) 8. Western Visayas (including Boracay) 9. Central & Eastern Visayas ( Cebu, Bohol, Negros provinces, Samar & Leyte) 10. Mindanao is one big island duscovery that needs more exploring, underrated but will be one of the top tourist attractions in the future) Whew, need to renew your visa, you need more months to explore this country, go and have fun!

[@NordinPumbaya]

Hey Ed, do you happen to work with Dept of Tourism? Your suggestions are exactly what newcomers to the country need. DOT should have a specific website directed at specific tourists like vloggers to cater to their specific needs like unique visually stimulating landscapes and scenery as well as internet resources available on such locations.

[@edmendoza1501]

@@NordinPumbaya Hi, i am not connected to DOT or any other goverment agency, just happened to be a geography nerd or just loving our country that i am overwhelmed with what our own land can offer to the world which is astounding compared to some countries, well, i just went to few countries in Asia, but the difference is really the welcoming party which is our people, right from touchdown in the airport to the remotest areas and even upon leaving, tourist have that feeling of coming back again...thanks for the credit by the way.

[@NordinPumbaya]

@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu A lifetime of beauty and amazement wouldn't hurt right? hehe

[@johnnievictorferrer8526]

The orange one is cassava cake, while the black one is called "biko" - glutinous rice cake cooked in muscovado sugar. Been watching your videos since you posted about my beautiful country, The Philippines. I have been to Thailand a few times and I love its food,culture, and the people. While Thailand has its own unique, amazing charm, The Philippines also has its own diverse yet beautiful feativals, culture, and traditions. We also have breath-taking natural attractions and sites. And most of all, the Filipinos in general are the most hospitable and the friendliest in the world. Looking forward to watching more of your videos shot around our country. There's so much to explore and discover around the Philippines.

[@mariapug]

I really appreciate the research you put in. You’re not a lazy blogger and you value your subscribers.

[@junghedanicne7918]

I don’t skip ads..will keep on supporting your vids😊

[@mavericktv9872]

Keep on roaming, Metro Manila has a lot more to offer. Feel the vibes of the city and the friendliness of the people, you will definitely love it.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Will most defiantly bring doing exactly that :) Thanks a bunch for watching and commenting

[@dannieonin]

Don’t miss out Intramuros for a more history inclined trip, visit the traditional houses during the Spanish era. I think it is near your current accommodation 😊 enjoy the Philippines

[@titodongplaylist2076]

Dude, now you know how Filipino supports bloggers esp if you promote our culture, values & tourist spot...Keep safe & God bless!

[@litots5215]

Filipino here and I just watched your other vlog regarding why vloggers move to Philippines from Thailand and here you are. It's a win-win for everybody, mate. You help our tourism and we will support you. That's it, that's pretty much it.

[@daveagbulos3218]

The quality of your content is excellent! The video part is just icing on the cake. The historical and geographical background of the videos gives substance and more importantly a learning experience that makes your viewers go on traveling with you virtually. Keep it up!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you and I’m really glad you appreciate the work I put in. My viewers time is precious and I wish to waste none of it, hence I’m always striving to give you guys something valuable in return for watching my videos :)

[@BisayangSamColors]

Mabuhay welcome to the Philippines thanks for sharing our wonderful country

[@RandomClaire]

I like how you describe the places you visit. It’s planned, organized and edited so well. One of the bests travel vlogs introducing the Philippines. I just sub.

[@wengapety7528]

Love your vlog , well explanation about the place , Good job! 👍👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@nightwing4065]

7:27 As you were walking along this area at your left side there's a restaurant called "Blackbird", it was once called "Nielson Tower" or "Manila International Air Terminal" back during the day. 6:46 Ayala Avenue, where you crossed the underpass, was once a runway. 👍❤💯🇵🇭

[@venturaVlogger]

Great vlogging wide angle shots using a smartphone wowww keep it up enjoy

[@vittoriaoliveros6156]

finally you're here in the philippines..enjoy your stay..just make sure you return the smiles you'll get wherever you are..filipinos love foreigner vloggers especially when your vlogs are about our country..make philippines your second home!!!😊🇵🇭

[@airisakura5447]

mabuhay experience the sights and sounds of the Philippines try filipino dishes and snacks enjoy your stay

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Yep just uploaded a video trying some more Filipino food :)

[@noypi168]

Watching and supporters Filipino community in Las Vegas NV🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Wooow hello there and thank you so much for watching :)

[@elenabasada5719]

Wow very impressive and informative.👍 enjoyed and keep it safe..thanks and Godbless..

[@downthispath6538]

If you're lost in the Philippines, just ask for directions. People will most likely be able to converse with you in English, even in remote areas, and point you to the right direction.

[@blazer8059]

It's good to support foreign expats in our country and we welcome you here. But please don't forget to help and support our very own Filipino local vblogers. Tangkilin ang sariling atin.

[@kiwipina4716]

If you're looking for a place to watch the sunset, then head over to Manila Bay which is famous for its spectacular display of the sun setting. You can also hop on the MOA Eye to see a 360 degree view of its surroundings. It is smack dab on the SM Mall Of Asia (MOA) promenade where the Bay Area Amusement Park is also located. If you come at night on a weekend, you may just catch the pyromusical fireworks display.

[@adrelenemaytagleong2838]

Just enjoyed and the scenery of the Philippines specially in the beach.

[@cristinasumadchat605]

Wow! You rode the jeepney! That's the way most Filipinos do it. I really love the way you capture the sceneries. You're a pro! If there was an award for vloggers, you'll get the best in cinematography award.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Jeepneys are so awesome and I m really glad you’re liking the cinematography :)

[@cristinasumadchat605]

@@MergimVlogsYT yes and they're a lot cheaper than taxis, but during rush hours many are using them and sometimes people get squeezed inside. Just be careful with your wallets, cellphones, valuables & bags when you ride them. Sometimes, there are pickpockets which roam the city. What sort of camera are you using? Is it the camera, pure talent or both?

[@willow881000]

Makati used to be "home" when I was living there and you're right, Ayala triangle was part of my jogging route.Thanks for featuring Makati, I miss it a little less, now!

[@wahoowahoo2341]

wowwww...you live in Ayala Triangle ?

[@83nomad5]

@@wahoowahoo2341 You might want to read her post again, unless you're being sarcastic on purpose.

[@darwinyuson9338]

Makati is the old financial center, and BGC is the new financial center where the Philippine stock exchange is located. Yes, a lot of our high-end malls are themed or concept-oriented, unique as you said: Greenbelt Malls have a jungle in the middle, Venice Grand Canal Mall is an Italy inspired one, High Street Mall in BGC is an outdoor mall type similar to those in the US, SM Aura has futuristic shaped building, SM Megamall which is a hybrid mall and a fashion runway event-ready, etc. Also, may I request an Ayala Avenue tour there in Makati (that's our old NY Wall Street), I want your reaction. Thanks! Keep it up!

[@malpete]

If I’m not mistaken the word high street is more like U.K. than American

[@darwinyuson9338]

@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu Yes bro, PH is somehow advanced in terms of conceptual urban development on a per cluster basis... Check out those upcoming ultra-modern mega townships to come along Manila Bay (32 townships as planned from Bulacan coastal up to Cavite Sangley area) and in other parts of the country like the ongoing San Miguel Aeropolis (Ultra Modern Airport with minimal human intervention similar to the newly opened Clark International Airport system in Clark Pampanga with integrated Mega-City within the 2,500K hectares artificial island to be operational by 2025). Then near to that a simultaneously under reclamation one, the Navotas Coastal Bay Development (R&D + Techno hub innovation ecozone patterned after the Silicon Valley in California). Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmPFZmdqjZafhLc

[@darwinyuson9338]

@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu Palafox is one of the current examples who once did the urban planning in some parts of Dubai. Luckily he designed San Miguel AeroCity.

[@dongjoegars-naturenthusias6975]

Thank you for sharing this video. And for appreciating the Philippines. For that sending full pack support with love. God bless......

[@annalgesic5874]

Loved how your companion sliced the cake using the cardboard. Genius! I would have done it that way myself too if I desperately need cutlery.

[@AllAboutShopping143]

Delicious Filipino food. Looking forward to more videos.

[@gramirez72]

You are freaking talented, man! These are not vlogs, these are like little documentaries. Spectacular presentations, really spot on, even the music underscore. I’m guessing you have a film background (?). So many vloggers have gone through those same areas, but you’re presenting them in a different and refreshing way. Ayala is the name of one of the most prominent families in the Philippines. A Spanish Filipino family going back to colonial times, they own a lot of malls and land developments around the country. The orange one is Casava cake, the other is probably a type of Biko, a sweet rice cake with a coconut/sugar caramel topping. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers! Oh…btw… it’s /ma KAH tee/ Stress on the second sylLABle. 😉 Although, your pronunciation gives it a ‘ joie de vivre ‘. Also, if you stress the last syllable, it means “ itchy” …LOL!

[@jhamesonbaconguis5004]

You will discovere more beautiful places in Philippines...take care n Ne safe...

[@justmejus]

I love your videos, Mergim! One tip for pronouncing Filipino words and sounding more like a native is to note where the stress is on the word. It's not always easy to know which syllable to stress. For "Makati" for example, the stress is on the 2nd syllable (mah-CAH-tee). Stressing the 3rd syllable makes it sound like a word which means "itchy." It would be best to ask a native speaker how to pronounce the word and taking note of the accent.

[@darwinb718]

yep, it's no biggie but a bit funny... ma-kaaa-ti instead of makatiii(itchy) XD

[@charitosantiagoisready4fun312]

Hello Mergim. First time to see your vlog. I love it. As a Filipina living in Chicago, USA, your vlog is helping me and family to see what is the latest in the Philippines. I first saw your blog about your frustration in vlogging about luck of support from other countries. Thank you for blogging about Philippines. Me and my family love the contents of your vlog. I can see the quality and contents of your vlog compared to others. Thank you very much. God bless and more power.

[@arjaydimatatac2324]

That’s cool that you’re staying in binondo where there are still chunks of filipino history in there, but once you visit these kinds of city like Taguig, BGC, Pasay (Mall Of Asia) and some cities outside Manila, you will realized how divided the rich and mid-rich people.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

I know what you mean

[@CanaPhil]

Downtown Manila is a great choice to stay in. Closer to history you might say. And there's a lot if that interests you. The other "nicer" places will be there to to visit of course, but Manila... well.

[@rowenakumar5068]

@@MergimVlogsYT as I told you that you’re subscriber will skyrocketing when start to vlog about Philippines 😊. See just a few days and getting more subscriber😊 and whats nore amazing is that Filipinos are interacting with you right? . Well God bless and enjoy the Philippines and hope you will visit again. 😊

[@Top5_Pilipinas]

@chumchum you want him to make poverty porn?

[@algerbonjoc4856]

@@MergimVlogsYT hi po sir mergim i want you to recommend this words so that you can gained more views or subscribers. You must need to say first mabuhay po kayung lahat (greetings to everyone) or magandang umaga po(Goodmorning)then in the last part you need to say paalam po(goodbye)🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@malasangpinoychannel]

I missed Philippines.. thanks for sharing host.. Loved your videos.. very informative and editing skills superb

[@sabastian460]

Two years and many videos in Thailand with few subscribers…..I felt your frustrations after being in Thailand for two years. Welcome to the Philippines! 👍🏼💕I am confident that your subscribers will increase now that you made the right decision for you and your channel! You really make good videos, informative and fun! It will be nice to hear from your Thai girlfriend what she thinks about the Philippines. It may also increase viewership not only in the Philippines, but also in Thailand. I will keep watching from California. My well wishes for the success of your Channel. 🙏

[@AteJaneTV]

Bro, I am so obsessed with the way you deliver your vlogs to us, keep on doing more po! We will support you

[@julina76]

I’m suddenly homesick. 😢 I need to go back to Philippines soon!

[@gregorias9398]

i keep coming back again and again even i already watch the content, its addicted to watch

[@seraphicchic8829]

Metro Manila is urbanized and continues to develop. The business districts are just scattered all over the cities. But you can still see the history of Metro Manila in there

[@perlaaguinaldo]

Hello there thanks for promoting our country. Keep safe👍✌️😍🙏🙏🙏

[@EdwinLopez-gp3dj]

I can see that you're getting quite an enthusiastic, increasingfollowing among Filipinos. Well deserved! Perhaps you might consider a longer stay in the country before returning to Thailand, say at least two to three months. There is sooo... much more of the county to see and Manila, fascinating entry point that it is, can only lightly hint at the beauty and unique culture to be found in the many other islands. Congratulations on your ever increasing number of subscribers!!! It's about time. You deserve it. All best . . .

[@MergimVlogsYT]

I would love to stay here as long as I can but am I not strictly limited by the 30 days policy

[@EdwinLopez-gp3dj]

I believe that's renewable but don't take my word for it. 🙂

[@rmusicvideo3203]

as far iknow, you can ask for extention to imigration.

[@abnr1983]

@@MergimVlogsYT You can extend it. It's fairly easy also.

[@milesmyland2500]

@@MergimVlogsYT foreigners can extend the 30 days policy as tourists but you have to pay a certain fee and is allowed to extend it for months until you reach the 3yrs. max..

[@fairfaxcgs3221]

Very nice content, it is like we are watching a Travel Show in a TV channel. Keep up the good work!

[@littlesparrow1284]

Yeah it's a luxury stroll... I like the garden of greenbelt and Ayala triangle gardens also..

[@missionvlogs7778]

Great vlog keep it up, stay safe and God bless.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you, it’s much appreciated :)

[@celesterabimbiv532]

Keep doing what youre doing and soon you'll be the number one vlogger in the country. The thought and effort you put into your videos are a breath of fresh air and unlike the generic same old, same old videos of the foreign vloggers in the Philippines. For that reaaon alone, you deserve the love and support of coming your way from the filipino people.

[@rosaventure5010]

Thank you for visiting our country. I hope you enjoy every moment here.

[@fatimacordero4300]

Looks like you guys "hit the ground running" as soon as you touched down in the Philippines. I was smiling when you had a hard time looking for the garden. Open spaces, gardens and parks are things we lack in Metro Manila. Great work, you both!!

[@RepubLICKa]

and the main reason why people flock inside Malls

[@foxylady8828]

Yeah we preferred malls bc it's airconditioned. Lol 😂😂

[@unbotheredfruit]

If you want open spaces or garden, go to BGC.

[@juantamad229]

nice..enjoy your stay in philippines

[@carla6251]

Fun fact: The biggest IKEA store in the world is located in Manila. Hopefully you can give us a tour when you happen to go in the Manila Bay area.

[@piubenguet6853]

Cool and detailed vlogging.Well done

[@randylee2189]

I’ve been watching your videos a few days now 😁 great job 👍🏻 I love the way your girl took control and used the lid without hesitation 🤠 she’s very smart

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Oh yeah, it was straight up instinct from her. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@neliacollins2851]

WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES. WATCHING FROM UK

[@enagc6564]

Great video, i'm amazed seeing you two ride a 🇵🇭jeepney, I'm Filipino but I hadn't got to that place like the mall and the park because I'm in the Visayas region. But thanks to your video, it's as if I am in that specific place. Thanks for exploring different places in our country. Be safe and goodluck to your next vlog, looking forward for it again. 🇵🇭❣️👍🥰

[@ildecamangyan7181]

Yes, really love them strolling around and riding a jeepney.

[@manunuod_ako1766]

It's heart warming how I see you experience our country. Stay safe.

[@mariacherriewynnnolasco0525]

Thank you for letting me see again my playground. Shoemart (SM), Landmark, and Greenbelt Malls are where my parents brought me to play when I was a toddler/small child. I was sorely disappointed when I saw some of the malls here in the US (East Coast). They're incomplete and not "green" /eco friendly, despite the big square footage. You're exposed to the elements to get to the building where you need to go to. Only to find out that not all the items you need are there. That you have to go out again and be exposed to bad weather to search if a certain store is within the vicinity. But actually, it's not there. Foods halls too I find lacking. I envied you guys finding those cassava cakes and bico (glutinous rice cake cooked in muscovado brown sugar) by just exploring Greenbelt Mall a little bit. Meanwhile, I have to travel 2 hours in a smelly, dirty subway train car here in Manhattan to get to Queens, NY where Filipino ingredients and restaurants are sometimes available, if I'm lucky. I wish someday my fellow Filipinos will appreciate our malls there in the Philippines like Shoemart(SM), Landmark, and Greenbelt because all the great brands (European, American, Asian, Filipino brands) are already there in one interconnected building. Greenbelt is special because of its green oasis. Not all malls all over the world have these kind of luxuries. I know because I traveled worldwide already. Besides, home is where the heart is. I want to add stomach to that famous quote. No matter how expensive or flashy other cuisines are, the flavors of home will still be # 1 to one's taste buds.

[@neliafernandez1337]

I like that you do a little background of the places you visit, tfs

[@jbbalbin7069]

Wowww!!!!.. Can't believe that Makati is so beautiful now. I used to work in Makati before during my first job after graduating from College... your video brought back a lot of beautiful memories... thanks for featuring Makati.... appreciated it a lot!!!

[@avschannel8953]

Enjoying your videos. Thank you for visiting the Philippines.

[@naldozero]

If you plan to visit at least one university, go to University of the Philippines -Diliman Campus in Quezon City. It’s always open to the public. You will fall in love with the building architecture and the century old trees… check other vloggers’ videos of the place.

[@rgespejoiii]

I suggest the Unversity of Santos Tomas, having a lot of history and being the first university in Asia.

[@joerodelpolintan4190]

Welcome to our country. Appreciate your informative vlogs. Hope you will enjoy your stay here. More power to your channel.

[@jherrybarrion701]

Hope we could cross path in Manila.. I agree to all, this is a high quality vlog...enjoy your stay in Philippines

[@MergimVlogsYT]

If you’re out there enough you may just run into me. Thank you for watching and supporting :)

[@lmo304611]

Enjoyed watching this video.

[@lemnikim7388]

Another amazing vlog. There’s still a lot of unique malls around the area that as amazing or even better than Greenbelt. I love your vlogs. Keep it up. ❤️🌈⛱🌴🏄‍♀️🌞

[@GenaVlogs]

Killing it, keep up the momentum! It’s about time you got the love you deserve for your efforts into the vlogs 🙌🏼👏🏼 soon come 100k ASAP! 💪🏼

[@generosetepait8619]

Thank you for your detailed explanation you incorporate in your vblogs and showcasing the places you're into. Continue doing that, giving a bit of a background for future travelers.

[@renatzkigab2616]

A nice info can't wait to walk around again.

[@epi_diet023]

Wow very interesting though and indeed a beautiful place Makati City. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Yeah it’s a really nice place full of gardens and beautiful roads :)

[@trueblood896]

Just saw your vlog in Thailand about moving to the Philippines. Im a filipino living in the US for years now coz of my career. At first, i dont like foreign vloggers going to the country and do a lot of click baiting. But your vlog made me realize of your honest reason why u want to move...i appreciate that. My advise to u as a former tourism mgt teacher in a good university in the Philippines is to respect our people and our culture first. Then filipinos will continue to support and accept u more. Be unique also like doing something different in making ur vloggs and go to places where other foreign vloggers haven't been to yet....ENJOY the country (that i missed so much) with your girlfriend.

[@Soloat40]

Love that you use jeepnies as your mode of transportation! Not that comfy but a good practical way to move through the city. Try the metro next time (but not during busy hours!). :)

[@leeeduard1221]

Nice day out. I lived in the province and I haven't explored that area yet. Thanks for the virtual tour.

[@jheboii12051986]

i love your vlogs sir, so raw and the cinematography is great , More Subs to come sir .🇵🇭 support your channel so much

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you for the massive compliment, your support means the world to me and I’m very grateful that you watching the videos :)

[@jheboii12051986]

@@MergimVlogsYT there's a lot like this sir Hope you can visit BGC on you hit list TAGUIG Venice Mall or Mackinley Hills ASEAN CITY PASAY MOA (MALL OF ASIA) and the sunset near Manila Bay with Artificial Sand called Dolomite Beach Eastwood City QUEZON CITY and the INTRAMUROS old Spanish City wall hope it will be 20mins.

[@megrogeromofficial]

Nice content to show how beautiful Makati city. Amazing place and the ambiance giving more good vibes to everyone around. Power On here!

[@WeAreBikeScouts]

Awesome how you've obviously done research before you go out to shoot your videos, it's a very nice difference from most KZbinrs who often just show up somewhere and start saying random stuff. I enjoy, in particular, how you talk about the Philippines from a visitor's perspective. More power!

[@terfo1700]

Again, picturesque style of vlogging. So informative and entertaining! More content daily please and stay longer in the Philippines. 20k subs is so near!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

We’re really close and I’m glad you liked it :)

[@gorgeous_katrin]

*Big Hugging all Filipinos from Russia. Mabuhay!* < 3

[@jaydiel2776]

love this vlog. like watching a documentary for free. astig!

[@josephjasem7926]

I never expected MNL to have a much cleaner feel/look than BKK! Bangkok also has so many high-end areas/malls, but you find extreme poverty and unclean streets/alleys around it. But this Makati area is shiny and sparkling clean all around.

[@travelingtheworldonfingers9156]

The BGC in nearby Taguig City is 3x larger than the Makati business area.

[@generosetepait8619]

There are extreme poverty in some areas in Manila as well. The only thing, in Manila they have four big business central districts. And these business districts are well maintained and kept. It's where most of the rich and expats live in the country.

[@malpete]

@@generosetepait8619 indeed 😁

[@rodnaspi2808]

Yes, Makati City and BGC plus Pasig City is a modern, clean and beautiful cities of the Philippines that can compete to NYC, Singapore or South Korea.

[@exs1803]

@@rodnaspi2808 BGC is not a city in the Philippines despite its name. It is just a small business and lifestyle district that is only 2.5km2. Just search YT Slums Pasig, Slums Makati, Want to compete with developed countries high income developed countries like Singapore and S Korea? What a joke.....

[@nidachanel6724]

Yes nice and you comfortable to stay in Greenbelt.ypu also safe.

[@yaa671]

Great Vids. I'm excited to travel the Philippines with you guys. Looking forward to see your take of the Philippines. Stay safe and well.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Mabuhay and Many thanks for watching, I hope you’ll enjoy the experience that we share with you :)

[@monapreidiman715]

Viewing your videos make me wanna come back to visit my home country. What a change!

[@jasonibiza7993]

Very down to earth couple.... still ridding the jeepney instead of ridding a grab back at the hotel... its what i like in you guys.... Greenbelt malls are my favorite malls in manila... it's maybe because i grew up going to it and familiar of the place by heart... but there are much more beautiful malls to explore in manila the biggest and most bizarre shopping places you could ever imagine... I know you will also explore mall of Asia and Venice grand canal mall and much more... just glad to know you are enjoying the Philippines so far... have more fun and take care always... ¡hasta pronto!

[@joko1986]

I love your vlogs with history in it. Very imformative good job!

[@yourstruelie5716]

I like this type of video. Very informative.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you

[@liwaywayfloresliew2502]

Thanks for this vedio Mergim, we really miss our country, good luck to your Philippines vlogging ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Spy359]

Makati used to be an airport. And, if I'm not mistaken, that first rice cake you ate was a cassava cake. Those two would be great with a cup of ☕.

[@millennialinmanila5621]

Only the portion of Ayala Ave

[@daisyfranco3055]

Hi thank you for visiting our country filipina watching from france

[@dudz2771]

If only people appreciated more the amount of effort mergim put in his every vlog

[@jhulialandown8516]

Very informative info like it different from other bloggers

[@navigatorofnone]

that "oasis" you talked about was used to be a huge aviary, but "modernization" and "development" came along then a storm ripped through the area destroying ancient trees. so now all you see a tiny oasis, a mere footnote of its former self.

[@jojermegara4587]

Visit BGC in taguig stay safe guys enjoy the Philippines 😀😃

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

The starchy cakes and pastries made from rice, plantains, coconut, and various root crops (taro, sweet potato, yams, potato, ube, cassava, etc.) are generally called "kakanin" ("kanin" = rice; "kain" = to eat). There are various kinds with their own name: biko, kalamay, suman, puto, kutsinta, etc. Each town has a bakery or confectionary that sells various types of local snacks, candies, and desserts which you may not find elsewhere. I suggest you buy a folding set of spoon+fork+knife and bring tissues/paper napkins and a bottle of water in your travels so you won't have problems like you did with the snacks you bought. You'll need those things in the countryside.

[@Rheena1960]

They forgot or you forgot to ask for the cutlery? 😁

[@krismaolenncarnice7923]

WOW , last week I check 7-8k subscribers only but now more than 17k. More power & Godbless. thank you for roaming and showing the beauty of Philippines. if you have time please check Mindanao its less explored & underrated, there's a lot to discover on that island.

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Manila so beautiful , i like BGC , Makati , Ayala, Pasig, Rockwel and Manila bay And Green belt mall is luxury mall , look nice underpass 😉👍🇹🇭🇵🇭

[@nam_khing1389]

ธรรมดา

[@thebabeezz3794]

My new favorite.. I love all the video here.. Im always excited for the new one.. Hope twice a day you upload. Thanks❤️❤️❤️

[@tigerlily9086]

I just love the quality of your videos! I just subscribed awhile ago and I'm so happy to know that Filipinos have been supporting your channel. You've literally awakened them and I'm pretty sure your channel will continue to grow! Pls keep up the great content! ❤

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you for the awesome comment, I hope to make as much content as possible to do you guys proud :)

[@rapgod8990]

Nice vlog! We support ur channel bro!💯👍🔥