My FIRST TIME in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) 🇵🇭 SHOCKED this is Manila | Philippines

[@ernestacibal8132]

I already been to BANGKOK, KUALA LUMPUR and JAKARTA and honestly what makes these cities stunning is that they have iconic buildings like the petronas of KL but, when it comes to organized, well planned with pedestrian friendly and modern BGC is far far better it really looks like American major downtowns like CHICAGO, Brickell, MIAMI and NEW YORK. it doesnt looks like Asian cities.

[@danieljavier8174]

Exactly BGC is modern than KL and Bangkok.

[@texasmike1977]

not even close to NYC and Chicago. These cities have many old buildings, gloomy and crowded. and yes BGC is some kinda similar to Miami and Austin, Texas.

[@danieljavier8174]

@@texasmike1977 alright 😊👍

[@ray.b.75]

When I went to BGC back in 2016, I was blown away at how similar some buildings looked like downtown Chicago.

[@pearlcoviello5471]

Thanks for visiting Philippines

[@philipnewman7531]

I love BGC! I went there 3 times in a month in Philippines I really miss it 😔 I can’t wait to go back Philippines next year. 🇵🇭

[@jainecalvez1794]

❤

[@John-vh3ig]

High class city of the Philippines!

[@jaecrowder7802]

Hopefully there will be BGC like cities all over the Philippines. Well planned and walkable.. So there is Ckark, Nuvali, Cebu IT park, Cebu business park, Iloilo business park... More shall be planned in regional centers like Legazpi or Naga, Davao, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, etc

[@axizcorp]

There are lots of development like BGC. BGC is like template of all township development around the country.

[@transcendent_9]

Legazpi is my favorite. the volcano is majestic

[@howarddacudao9599]

Cagayan de oro has a little BGC uptown city here

[@axizcorp]

@@howarddacudao9599 i haven't been updated to Cagayan De Oro but saw some footages there are also many developments happening there. It would be nice if every region will have many bgc or developed cities so there will be many opportunities so people from other provinces have no need to go to the overly congested Metro Manila.

[@howarddacudao9599]

@@axizcorp exactly Cagayan de oro now one of the most and top progressive cities here in Phils.

[@DawnofaBlueDay]

Beautiful memorial park! The sight of all of those markers brought a patriotic tear to my eye. Thank you Zane, this made my day much better. ❤

[@ROMMELEARLDIGO]

thank you for comparing two contrasting places in Metro Manila: BGC and Binondo. Manila cannot be comprehended with only a single point of view and the "night and day" contrast between these two districts is proof why there is so much to scratch beyond the surface of this incredibly complex metropolis

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

BGc is incredibly modern, clean and beautiful. Peaceful as well.

[@hillroberts1311]

Binondo Chinatown was established in 1594, the OLDEST Chinatown in the world. It was also the Makati up until the late 60s when Makati, developed in the 50s, emerged as the first to be created a Corporate city in the ASEAN.

[@crabby21able]

Binondo is not entirely part of Chinatown, fyi...

[@twomix1822]

They are trying to redevelop Escolta, Binondo back into the posh area it was back in the 1960s. Unfortunately Escolta was abandoned in favor of Makati in the 1990s and the place slowly turned into a state of disrepair that it is today. The local government has a 15 year tax free incentive for someone who can fund the redevelopment. The plan was to turn Escolta into the Clark Quay (premium shopping and food area in Singapore) of the Philippines.

[@hillroberts1311]

Chinatown is in Binondo not the other way around. ​@crabby21able

[@saintjao14]

Growing up in the Philippines, I remember my oldies always telling us we should be friendly to neighboring countries, including the USA. My grandparents told me how the Americans helped us liberate Fron from the Japanese invasion, which I would be grateful forever. Ironically we are also had a good relationship with the Japanese. I guess Filipinos are always forgivable and never hide grudges in life. That's why we welcome everyone with open arms.

[@erwinmatic5062]

Unlike other Asian governments our old leaders did not brainwash us to hate on the Japanese in the media. I think the Christian belief of forgiveness also encompass the Filipino psyche.

[@JoyofRVing]

My husband still has not forgiven the Japanese for bombing Pearl Harbor.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

Yeah, also the reason why we keep on electing crooked politicians....

[@jamlorenzana2047]

I just want to say you Zane are one of the few American visitors of the Philippines from whom I really felt you're loving the country, the culture and the people alltogether🥰 Of course there are lots of American expats who really love living here. But for visitors like you there are only few whom i could genuinely feel that they love and enjoy almost everything here😁 You are much appreciated, and i hope you'll come back here after you leave when you do😊

[@zanetravel]

Thank you!!

[@arnoldeveretteguay5320]

Visit also Baguio City in the Cordilleras. The favorite city of locals and other Foreign that are living here in the philippines.

[@danes0818]

I'm Filipino who's never been to BGC. Thank you kuya, for giving me the glimpse of a that great city! Certainly a very wonderful experience.

[@fernandoledesma7691]

Hello Zane, a Filipino subscriber. I would like to thank you for appreciating my country and immersing yourself in our culture. Enjoy my country and the people! Also, you are sooo cute!

[@Sonnyrepairshop]

Thank you sir be safe dont be afraid filipino is good friendly any citizen in the planet

[@ozpinaysupermom3218]

BGC is beautiful, modern and clean. A lot of foreign vloggers live in BGC now. Take care Zane. Hydrate.

[@irmaabenes4023]

I am Filipina living overseas, BGC is more like one of the Cities in the US. Beautiful place, with tall buildings, very clean and lots of high end restaurants and condos. Definitely, will visit BGC when I go home. ❤

[@Sv3ridgesHairlineConspiracy]

BGC doesn't have the crime, gangs and school shootings like many American cities

[@nmbnmbnmb]

Dang wished it looked like Tokyo or Bucharest instead.

[@texasmike1977]

BGC was used to be a military camp called Fort Bonifacio which was part of Makati where i grow up! I miss my childhood days in that former camp. Thanks for sharing this video! Hope you make a blog in Batanes which is the New Zealand of the Philippines! ❤

[@boni9563]

That is not part of Makati

[@texasmike1977]

@@boni9563 not anymore. that's why I say it was.

[@piacash5216]

FORT BONIFACIO IS NEXT TO FORBES PARK MAKATI , USE TO LIVE HER TOO, MY 14 YEARS OF MY LIFE, UNTIL WE MOVED TO SWITZERLAND ITS TOO DAMN COLD THERE, NOW THE USA 🇺🇸 ✌️👍🙌

[@1966bluemax]

Used to be called Fort McKinley after President McKinley

[@cathsfooddiary7857]

It's part of Taguig now.

[@denniscabilla6811]

Visit mall of asia,okada,solaire & city of dreams also manila ocean park,

[@kristinhannah001]

If you want to go high-end, somewhere more organized, peaceful and quiet, go the BGC. But if you feel like having fun, adventure and more social interaction, go to Binondo. Yeah when in Manila, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds

[@gigimanahan2227]

I agree, specially at night, very relaxing if you walk around

[@jego207]

Binondo food is unbeatable. :D

[@Foxysocks123]

Wow it's so beautiful there and clean I've never seen such a clean place! You my friend are having the time of your life thank you for sharing your experiences 😊

[@piacash5216]

Yeah love Singapore ✌️👌

[@haochentrends]

Singapore fine city, so fine so clean if you throw any trash in street u need to pay Fine or jail

[@allanplares]

I idolized your walking skills during the summer season in manila. Keep safe and hydrated! 🤘🏽😍

[@SweetHurt]

I know! And he barely breaks a sweat. He should rent 1 of those scooters to get around BGC but I think he enjoys walking more though.😊

[@gericornista8133]

Very true even I couldn't do that when I was still back home!

[@rrsee-zk3zu]

Ayala Land is highly uncredited much with these developments that we enjoy. BGC and Makati are both developed and maintained still by Ayala land. Can we applaud Ayala Land for developing key cities for the Filipinos!

[@lowrespcgaming]

The Ayalas have been there since the beginning, from their BPI to their real estate developments. Made a huge impact to the Filipinos.

[@printhelloworld001]

Yes po, plus Ayala is developing other areas outside side Metro Manila - such as Nuvali, Cebu IT Park, Iloilo Ayala Atria, etc. 😊

[@lowrespcgaming]

And they are actually great in taking care of their employees.

[@theworthy9411]

Their doing what government can't do 😅

[@lowrespcgaming]

@@theworthy9411 Only time the Government can be felt was during the Duterte Administration. The President would get involved almost daily.

[@jalcanites2939]

I just returned from the Philippines 3 weeks ago. When you pointed to the building on the right, I think we stayed in the same building. As I watched further, you said that you live in DC; I am in MD.

[@SIMPLYCOOLVIBES]

Enjoy your stay in Philippines 🇵🇭 sir

[@Isabela2024-yr]

Manila is not what people think anymore. It's changing dramatically year by year, not only in Manila but all over the Philippines. Try to visit Clark City. It's not that far away from Manila.

[@jorgesobremonte9642]

About WW2, I think it's important to note that the Philippines weren't some far-flung country in the corner of Asia that out of nowhere, the US decided to liberate from Japanese invasion. The Philippines was part of the American commonwealth and sphere of influence. Not just pop culture and whatnot but literal part of American commonwealth much like how Puerto Rico is today. We flew the American flag above our own and we used the American dollar. The US is literally bound by law to defend the commonwealth. Of course I wasn't undermining the friendship that blossomed between these two countries. Just saying that not everything is as black and white as it seems, considering that the US invaded us first before the Japanese did. There's a reason why we speak English and not Spanish despite being part of the Spanish empire for three centuries.

[@piacash5216]

THE AMERICAN NOT INVADED THE PHILIPPINES, WHEN THE SPANIARD DONE THEIR RULING THEY SOLD THE PHILIPPINES FOR 1 MILLIONS DOLLARS THATS HOW THE AMERICANS CAME TO THE Philippines AND Philippines Became US TERRITORY, ALONG WITH GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO, THEN THE AMERICAN GIVE THE Philippines BACK TO ITS PEOPLES IN JULY 1946 , THATS WHY WE CELEBRATE OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY …. ✌️✌️✌️🙌

[@tessmacgyver1023]

True. In short, the Philippines was dragged into war with the Japanese because the Americans were here.

[@chitocucio4573]

@@tessmacgyver1023 I second this. The Philippines was the worst hit city during WWII because it was a US colony back then.

[@Skip-Kilat]

@@tessmacgyver1023 not entirely true… Japan was in a war of conquest in China since 1937, but it realized they lacked the resources to conduct a longer protected war if they wanted to succeed. particularly, they needed oil. which can only be found in what was at the time the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia and Malaysia. so they decided to grab that as well considering that the Dutch were already in a war with Hitler. and knowing that the Dutch allies, Great Britain and the US will never let that happen, Japan decided to strike first and destroy british and america forces in the area, namely Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. so yes, the philippines was technically dragged into the war but, even if the US forces were not there, and since the philippines was in the way of Indonesia, the same way Korea was in the way if china… Japan would have coerced whoever controlled the philippines into cooperation, by force or otherwise. it wouldn’t have mattered if the US or Spain or an independent government controlled the philippines… japanese presence would have been inevitable.

[@FredErick-el9tq]

The Spaniards does not want us to learn Spanish. This was hinted in the book Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Fortunately my grandparents who are from Astoria Spain, but settled in Masbate spoke to us in Spanish.

[@karenbrecio1649]

Thank you so much for the "walking tour" 😊👍

[@irmaabenes4023]

Thank you for being in the Philippines and exploring BGC, Manila, Cebu, next time go to Baguio, you will enjoy and love the weather in Baguio. Be safe.

[@boltonfrayre19]

BGC taguig city is the most modern and beutiful city in the manila and so very clean more green space for all the people enjoy and cool and have fun to visit in the philippines and more plant and tree every street corner in the neighborhood in to living in the city enjoy and cool every time and every day

[@armin_nicolas]

BGC is good but not much accessible with public transport like Jeepney. Love to see your new vlogs 🥰

[@eduardochavacano]

The Jeepney stations there look like a scene from a film about the HOLOCAUST. People lining up to ride a jeepney while the sun is baking the tired office workers who will spend several hours on the road to get to some boarding house in some other city.

[@armin_nicolas]

@@eduardochavacano thats how resilient Filipino is.

[@pingyu5141]

​@@eduardochavacano Blame it on the past Dilawan administrations which made filipino lives shit! Happily the people's live are getting better now.

[@printhelloworld001]

The bus and jeepney stations are in Market Market area. It has covered areas and food stalls nearby for hungry/thirsty passengers.

[@rodolfosoloria5730]

Agree with this,out of way from main roads,no train system,no underpass no elevated walkways,bus route is out of way.

[@normaacey3513]

Thank you, Zane, for taking us to Manila American cemetery. That's one of the places I mentioned in one of your vlogs to visit.

[@fonplain8094]

BGC of Philippines is the Ultra modern city in the world..modern, clean, well organized, world class high rise buildings. amazing BGC Metro Manila Philippines!

[@mocabe01]

Thank you for correctly identifying BGC as METRO Manila (maybe put "Taguig" as well since BGC is not a real city by law). We need to promote correct geography with the increasing popularity of PHL. We do not want our welcome visitors to end up in Quiapo instead of BGC because they mistakenly told the airport taxi to head for "Manila".

[@edmhie1]

My son who is staying in an off-campus dormitory/apartment at ASU cost us $1,1050.00 per month and that's even w/ room mate but separate room and bathroom. You can really guage how expensive America has now become.

[@piacash5216]

Talking about Expensive My Daughter Living in A I Bedroom Condo in Downtown LOS ANGELES For $2700 Hundreds a Month Good Thing She has a Good job … America Nowadays Housing is Highly Ridiculous it’s Overpriced Everything here is too High … No Wonder so many Homeless 😢

[@akbarekt]

When I was in Highschool I ride a jeepney from a terminal in Market Market to Gate 3. I remember BGC to be nothing but grasses, ponds and dirt. This was around 2002 to 2005.

[@agentbond2004]

Great walk Zane! Surprisingly enough, we filipinos in general haven't visited that Memorial place. Very beautiful and historic. Called as "Joe" is just a simple branding of friendly Americans, it's a complement and a good thing in all aspects. Thanks for sharing and goodluck exploring! 😎👍🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@sunooplaza7524]

Nice vlog bro. Try to visit other modern cities in Metro Manila such as Eastwood city and in Ortigas.

[@yaaaraves8951]

I think when you go to a new place, foreign or domestic you should not have any preconceived notions and just enjoy the surprises that these places bring to you

[@El_.5794]

That’s why most of these foreigners say, “I can’t believe they have this in Philippines” because they are surprised and can’t believe it’s really true knowing first hand a 3rd world country Philippines is. Now it’s a developing country

[@piacash5216]

Not a Third Worlds Anymore, A Developing Country…. ✌️

[@csolanor]

Truly appreciate your vlog and liking the aesthetics of Makati and BGC, sir. By the way, those buildings on Uptown Mall, they are actually all office spaces.

[@thedapilar-pineda6239]

Our tour guide told us that the Manila American Cemetary & Memorial was designed by the same person who designed National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific here in Hawaii. And I see the similarities although the design of the graves in Manila adds to the visual appeal as marked by white marble crosses while the one in Hawaii doesn't have any as the markers are laid flat on the ground.

[@reynaldojuan6454]

Also don't forget to visit Tondo the most modern slum of Manila and of course the Parola Compound considered as the business district of the poorest of the poor, you are not safe there but I hope you enjoy the vibe.

[@alexflor1977]

Hi Joe!..Thanks for liking your stay in the country specially in BGC and Makati.keep exploring and you'll surely enjoy it more..God bless..🇺🇸🇵🇭🙂🤜🤛

[@jekovlogs9933]

One of the good things you see in the Philippines is their road signs, billboards, signages, stores, advertisements, its all English. Foreigners will never lost their because they could understand all cause its English ❤😊

[@byxbuzz]

There is already Clark Global City outside Metro Manila. Northwin Global City in Bulacan is now being constructed. There will also be Horizon Manila Smart Cities and other smart islands

[@pauljohnvillanueva8716]

i'm the one wearing white polo in 4:55 haha, if you guys looking for a property for sale, leased or air bnb just let me know :)

[@Sockchucker]

I've watched dozens of expat BGC videos and you are the first to show me the cemetery and memorial. Thank you, can't wait to see it for myself

[@SweetHurt]

Hi Zane, loving your Philippines tour vlogs specially around the BGC area. Went back home last year after 20 years from California and stayed at AirBnB in one of those Condo overlooking the Venice Canal Mall and I totally agree with you. I immediately fell in love with the BGC area. While you’re at it, you might want to consider going to the Market Market and also heard that they have a decent Street Food section open at night right there and also by the Venice Mall. Enjoy the rest of your trip and looking forward to your next video. 😊✌️

[@Rosalin-lq3df]

Don’t forget to visit Eastwood Manila too , and forth bonifacio

[@vivianwenceslao7035]

Your viewers jumped drastically to 170k plus when you arrived in the Phils .. that’s amazing!! Filipinos love foreign bloggers will surely follow you in your travel journey

[@fixnreview]

Filipinos gonna follow u! Just keep on smiling

[@cathsfooddiary7857]

We used to live there in Serendra Bgc..i didn't really appreciate the place not until we left . I realized that bgc was really a nice place to live, the convenience, safety,and parks everywhere. You don't need a ride if you want to eat in the restaurant if you wanna go to malls, it's everywhere. We're lucky during locked down, anytime we can go out and buy our foods. I love BGC

[@RainyPlaysRoblox]

As someone that lives in BGC, I love how safe it is to walk around for a quick exercise. I hope you enjoyed!

[@ashyou00]

Thanks for appreciating my country 🇵🇭

[@nikkibelmont9199]

hey, zane, aren't you doing any more tarot reading? glad to see you doing traveling. good luck with your new adventure.

[@Bunnymum333]

I really miss your tarot readings. 99% of tarot readers on KZbin nowadays blabber things that don’t resonate / make sense. I hope you get back some day 🥹❤

[@anthonix03]

There is a hidden tunnels in BGC. When I was a kid back in the 90’s we used to go there and play LOL

[@ignaciobalais5394]

I just loved it there. Can’t wait to go back

[@joelarcayena7395]

Try Clark Global City when it will be finish, its x47 bigger than BGC and more high tech savy city soon...it's still in construction to date...Most of the main buildings for our government will be relocating there also with some fast railway system... 😎

[@Siopaoko]

Talaga 47 times bigger?

[@maricarnalus815]

Its high end and glad you like it ...Enjoy and have fun ...

[@boyasia5874]

Was a shock to see this modern metropolis but also shocked going out of BGC ,about 3 miles out where life is also very interesting with friendly people .. Very hospitable and welcoming.

[@rjbslio]

BGC resident here from Uptown, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. :)

[@susansamuntanperson8124]

Hello Zane, i enjoy watching ur blog today 😍😍😍stay safe 🤗

[@realestatebroker.medorie]

Thanks for sharing this and showing the beauty of one of Philippine’s city! Hope you had fun!

[@ainalsabani258]

Watching From Jeddah Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦🇵🇭

[@mikeealtiveros137]

BGC comes to life when the sun nears to set. Pinoys don’t like heat, so they will thrive in airconditioned area such as mall. They come out by the afternoon around 5pm.

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us and thank you so much for visiting Philippines. Enjoy your life and keep on smiling so that you have long life and healthy. Thanks From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines 🇵🇭

[@willow881000]

New sub fr SoCal, Zane! Enjoy the Philippines!

[@AdrianPantonial]

Even from a native Filipino who frequently go to BGC to teach Tagalog to expats and meet with friends, this is an interesting video! :) Great to hear that you're enjoying (or "enjoyed") your stay in our country.

[@GlendaOdoy-ht5hn]

Love your walking tour zane just continue exploring PH

[@amielmingay12]

I miss this place. My wife and I used to live there for 10 years. We had beautiful memories around the neighborhood. Thanks for the video

[@matthuzler]

you are in the right place my friend!

[@nessgabe1050]

Otigas podium mall.....explore okada hotel and at night watch the water light show...

[@robertpineda9063]

Love your videos Zane. More power and subscribers!

[@wynncruz1467]

Nice video Zane. Some 5 years ago or so if I am not mistaken, a group of American Mormon missionaries became famous in the Philippines and they called themselve the Hey Joe Show. They recorded an album and it was a big hit.

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

Watching your video from Switzerland 🇨🇭 and enjoy your stay in Manila

[@pattypatty5567]

Looking forward to see your Venice Grand Canal Mall video 😊

[@danieljavier8174]

BGC and Makati beautiful and modern than Bangkok Thailand. 😍✌️

[@LegartoVlog7113]

BGC is One of a modern Central Business District of Manila enjoy And welcome to My country the Philippines 🇵🇭 sending support idol your friend here watching in Cebu city Philippines 🇵🇭 I hope oneday you visit Also Cebu a beautiful and modern City

[@El_.5794]

He’s been there for quite sometime. Check his previous videos

[@AlexKTravels]

Hey Zane... just found your channel.. me and my buddy are in Manila now, new port city to be exact, and we love it... we'll def check out BGC... we're staying in Cebu.. all the best, take care

[@jaymic1]

i know exactly where you are. good video. It is very honorable that you showed the memorial.

[@maricarnalus815]

Welcome to the Philippines ...Hope you enjoy Manila ...

[@blackclavish]

The buildings back there are pretty short actually. In major US and Canadian cities the skyscrapers are about 2-3 times taller.

[@mochapoundcake]

4:55 That’s a fact. However, the condo size is also smaller than a regular apartment in the US. There’s a trade-off but living in BGC would be much better than any midsize city in the US.

[@claritaletran866]

Thank you for visiting our homeland.

[@nickz2765]

Welcome to the Philippines Zane!!!

[@serjunematt8438]

BGC High street is the most vibrant and lively place at night in all of Metro Manila.😃

[@robadventure8007]

Enjoy Philippines! Im Filipino but never been in the center of BGC...nice...its like US or European style 👍🇵🇭🇧🇭

[@andimakan7779]

I don't understand why foreigners make a fuss about BGC when Filipinos do not mind about it. It's just another city for us.

[@cecilroldan280]

After Venice Grand Canal Mall please explore Alabang are a beautiful place to explore like BGC looks thank you so much keep going with your vlog more subscribers and viewers for you.

[@eddiemarbaided8935]

Have fun dude enjoy your stay there❤

[@miguelv2985]

Thanks for taking us to your journey, it's been a while since visited Manila. Looking forward to checking out BGC!

[@mocabe01]

If you want to go to BGC though, pls note that it is NOT in Manila. It is in Taguig. Manila and Taguig are different cities but both are in METRO Manila which the old but still popular name of the NCR.

[@rubygonzalesevangelista5817]

GOD BLESS US ALL. MABUHAY!!!!!

[@ermarios4281]

Greenbelt and Glorietta in makati are the best malls in Manila. I’be been in Glorietta and first time i have seen marble kind of floor in a mall. Nice and classy vibe kind of mall.

[@rectolee2584]

Thank you very much Zane have a nice day 👋👋👋

[@radiusorbitmonroe6772]

Zane pls visit intramuros... its a historical place it has nice restaurants to have good foods and drinks also... Thanks for exploring the philippines... 🤗✌️🙏🏻💞

[@ritamacapio3155]

Watching from Milan Italy, im your new subscriber..Thanks for visiting our country.

[@MerzheinKrystel-xy9ff]

We are thankful you made this video so as the other foreigners encourage to visit our poor country.tnx sir,mabuhay,

[@tgifriday3563]

Bonifacio, btw, is the name of one of the founders of Philippine Revolution, who fought the Spaniards in armed struggle.

[@cathylendelacruz8548]

Thank you sir for sharing this video take care and godbless you 😀

[@mlgstv8101]

welcome to the philippines. hope you enjoy the country

[@Gun-Roses]

Beautiful manila