MY FIRST TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 (Manila SHOCKED me)

It's my first time in The Philippines, so I couldn't let my trip come to an end without a few important Filipino experiences here in Manila. Trying Jollibee for the first time, going out to bars in Poblacion, visiting SM Mall of Asia, my reaction to halo-halo... it's all here in my final Manila travel vlog! The Philippines shocked me in a lot of ways, but the biggest one might be just how much I'm going to miss it! 😊
© Claire Hawkins 2023
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[@erikmichael3493]

Hey Claire, never say goodbye, just say see you later. Philippines will definitely want to see you back. Take care 😘.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Good point! I can't wait to visit again.

[@ronnienestor]

@@ClaireHawkins Thank you beautiful lady for your visit to the Philippines. We appreciate it so much.

[@eduardogonzales2405]

Thanks Claire for visiting and appreciate your time in the Philippines. There are some more interesting places in the south like Bohol where you can see the smallest primate (Tarsier) and Chocolate Hills. I’m from the north so I can recommend Baguio and Benguet where you can see the Rice Terraces and other views. Enjoy and stay safe.

[@mariosepvillanueva1221]

nice share , i see you enjoy in the Philippines

[@michaelamen7813]

Thank you so much for visiting the philippines. I hope you enjoy while you staying in our country. Hoping you will be back again soon..

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!!

[@stecar9122003]

It's a shame that you didn't have more time to spend in the Philippines as there's just so many places to see and so much to do. I know how that long trip is going to the Philippines and going back to the east coast from the Philippines. The first time that I went to the Philippines was from Baltimore, Maryland. It took me about 24 hours of traveling to get to Manila from Baltimore. I'm always excited to go back to the Philippines.

[@ClaireHawkins]

There really is so much to see! I'll just have to come back. 😊

[@litomercado2069]

​@@ClaireHawkins try siargao the next time you visit..you just have seen the tip of an iceberg..imagine 7500 islands..

[@KJM3SMG]

I just found your channel and your personality is so fun! I enjoyed through u the trip in Manila, my hometown. It's been so long since my last trip there. I miss the food and things to do. You definitely have to come back. I moved to the US and am fully American now and am glad you got to experience this. Also, your music in the videos is awesome! I will check out your album.

[@levitabacug3377]

Hahaha 😂 You got it right! We Filipinos love shopping malls for one good reason: the air condition. Malls are our refuge from the heat outside 😂

[@anecitomoquiring677]

Thank's for visiting the Philippines....

[@ginostrings]

That was fast. hope you can come back. There are lots of places to see here.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I hope I can come back soon!

[@alexgusi9441]

Happy trip come again to the philippines. God bless you.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks Alex!

[@gregsmith1180]

I loved your videos. It has been a while since my last visit and I am making plans to go back in four months. You must return and see so much more. I love your music! It goes well with your cute personality and smile.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks so much Greg!

[@junlucena8524]

Please be back lodi (idol) i believe you enjoyed your brief stay in our country particularly Manila where i worked for 30 yrs. You will be missed.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I hope I can come back soon!

[@BigDaddy-so7xx]

bye bye Clair! til your nxt visit..hope you enjoy staying here..

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I had a great time!

[@lizzeeana9915]

Thank u for visiting Philippines...💖

[@ClaireHawkins]

I had a great time!

[@LuzonSierraMadre]

Saw your Manila series vlog, here in NJ, so beautiful and i love that music are your originals.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@terrydayuday7413]

Thank you claire for visiting the philippines❤❤

[@joycei5926]

At Jollibee, crispy chicken joy is a must. Hope you got to try that one. Did you check out BGC? Wish you had more time to roam around. Here’s hoping that you come back. More to see.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I hope I can come back soon and do some more exploring!

[@arnelsanjuan2310]

HI! CLAIRE WELCOME! TO THE PHILIPPINES

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@carlosgonzalo7694]

Hey Claire, if you have time to visit manila again see the place Baguio City its just like down state, ny.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for the recommendation, Carlos!

[@jhunjhun0412]

Wow!!!; that's awesome 👍😎 you enjoy your trip 🥰

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! Yes it was great!

[@wave1806]

Mall of Asia is the 3rd largest mall in the world & the largest mall in southeast Asia.. It has a church ,arena carnival kids world etc ...

[@ClaireHawkins]

It’s amazing!

[@markjumalon12]

You're very Amazing and Phenomenal thank you for visiting my Beloved Country 🇵🇭😊😇🙏🏆🏅👑💪💯🤩

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@anniel1193]

jolibee are now located in different United states. we have several jolibee locations in Cakifornia. New york alao have jolibee

[@barok1969]

I like the vibe in your songs...

[@ClaireHawkins]

Aw I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@marvinsalamero9111]

A blessed good day beautiful 😍 Ms Claire Wowwww 😍 thank u so much for Exploring How is Beautiful my Country Philippines 🇵🇭 hope you enjoy The Beautiful places, Foods, and Activities, Wishing you hope you Come back again Soon 😍 here take your stay good for your journey Flight ✈️ Take care and Godbless u ♥️🙏🙂 from your solid fan supporter Viewer from Tondo Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭♥️♥️♥️♥️👏😍👏👏👏👏👏

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!!

[@ejazahmed6079]

🌷

[@ClaireHawkins]

😊😊

[@palerskie156]

Keep safe claire i love the content see you around

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rolandizon4254]

Hi Claire Welcome to the Tropical Beautiful Island of Philippines 🇵🇭, I'm watching you , Dinalupihan BATAAN Philippines 🇵🇭🥂

[@christopheralas8012]

Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks Christopher!

[@jhul9595]

iLove your music 💕 I want to hear you sing a Tagalog song ❤️ take care always God bless.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@marizzemacapobre1417]

hi claire take care, more fun in the philippines .

[@elviegarrido1108]

It was sa jam-packed video 💜💜 hope you visited us again here in the 🇵🇭🇵🇭 more love 💙💙

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for watching! I had a great time.

[@kuyajonjon13]

hello cliare don't say goodbye your always welcome to the Philippines 🙂 and your so beautiful 😍

[@albertoreyesjr8494]

Welcome to the philippines.. have fun and enjoy your day.. 😉👌❤️🇵🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks Alberto!

[@Canada93214]

please comeback again to the philippines

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'd love to!

[@mariocabillos4937]

take care always Claire and God bless you, I hope you come again here in the Philippines 💖

[@chillandrelax8806]

Can you make a cover of "Someday by Nina" really love that song. You're videos are so chill.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I'll add it to the list! 😊

[@chillandrelax8806]

@@ClaireHawkins .. Thank you for visiting our country. Take care always☺❤❤ Will continue to support you. Really love your music.

[@ClaireHawkins]

@@chillandrelax8806 That really means a lot, thank you!

[@chillandrelax8806]

@@ClaireHawkins ❤❤❤

[@NanParisienne]

FYI --- the Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world. The moment the months end in B E R as in SeptemBer, OctoBer --- got it? The Christmas decorations are out + the songs as in 'White Christmas' --- no snow in the tropics but the Filipinos do dream of a white Christmas, Jingle Bells, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and all the classics --- it's a big holiday and the traditions are a mix of American and Spanish.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I love how festive it is! 😊

[@hinambugtv]

I miss manila.. 😍😍

[@ClaireHawkins]

It's a fun city!

[@georgerubiotumarao3413]

Hi, a new subscriber here in Taguig City...it's good to know that you enjoyed so much on your short stay here in our country: the Philippines and the beautiful islands of Palawan specifically the group of islands of Coron and the rest..your next stop when you come back, you may try: Boracay, bantayan islands, Malapascua Island, Bohol and Cebu Island, Dumaguete and Siargao Island..any of which would be a memorable one...God bless Claire!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you George!

[@fredbigornia1814]

Hi Claire, Im watching from Seattle, Washington U.S.A. I was amazed that they have Seattles Best Coffee in the Philippines, I wonder if they have a branch in Cebu City , that's were I was originally from, I was born there but raised and grew here in Seattle, Washington the Western Part of the U.S.A. Hahaha the spaghetti Chili is not your favorite, Claire how did you like the Jollibee Chicken Joy?..We hve Jollibee here in Seattle, WA. Have a Safe Travel Claire..

[@bernieespinosa8691]

MS . CLAIRE HAWKINS , ALWAYS TAKE CARE ON NEXT DESTINATIONS . 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👍👋✌️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks Bernie!

[@jaynolilicup5943]

Try halo-halo with.leche plan. And ube ,monggo,mango...well so many too mention...nxt time try visit tagaytay over looking taal volcano i think its a 2hrs ride from mnila.

[@ClaireHawkins]

That sounds great!!

[@jaynolilicup5943]

Hope to see u someday😍😂🌤🏖

[@juanlara3690]

Hi.. Claire thank you for Visiting the Philippines, I guess you going back Soon! 😅

[@ClaireHawkins]

I hope I can visit again soon!

[@rexmascarina2169]

Mabuhay!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Mabuhay!

[@germboy007]

Wonder what music can you make with the local collab (if it will ever happen🤞),your own composition are relaxing

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I would love that!

[@rafaelreyes5250]

You're so looking good.

[@susandesierra3551]

Hi! Claire, Im happy wathcing your blog, in the Philippines, did you like our Halo halo in the Philippines?

[@monumezu346]

You're so lovely i hope to see you someday and be your guide touring the north of the Philippines (Sagada, Baguio, Banaue Rice Terraces, La Union, 100 islands, Batanes islands and many more - new subs here from Japan but still a Filipino by birth. Take care.

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

Thai food is the 5th best cuisine in the world, but Vietnamese food is my favorite :) Pho is a gift from heaven.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm definitely going to have to visit Vietnam soon!

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

@@ClaireHawkins me tooo!! :)

[@allancrisv]

Enjoy... From istanbul..

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@ufuomaovieogheneochukome28]

Nice one 🌹👍

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@ufuomaovieogheneochukome28]

@@ClaireHawkins you're welcome 🌹👍

[@jessmaritepora249]

Hi Claire. Thank you for visiting the Philippines. New subscriber here 😊 BTW, your song is really nice 😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much Jess!

[@andoriotv5790]

I love your song 💖💖💖

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@andoriotv5790]

@@ClaireHawkins 👍👍👍💘💘💘

[@ekstensivelightssounds9560]

Philippines

[@ClaireHawkins]

😊

[@bettablack1196]

😃👍🥰

[@ClaireHawkins]

😊😊

[@pinkkisses9290]

Great vlog Claire

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@marifidesnogoy522]

CLAIRE HAWKINS! Remember that name people. Your music is amazing!!!!! So glad I found you before you are Taylor Swift!. Stay grounded, stay true. Love you!!!!!

[@ClaireHawkins]

That is so kind, thank you! 🥰

[@normagonzales5849]

Yes, Ms. Claire, don't say goodbye, soon you will be back, you only see 1/8 of the country. Don't you know that Philippines is the: The Richest Nation, The Chosen One, The Light of the World. KEEP SAFE & BLESS YOU ALWAYS! PEACE, LOVE & LIGHT!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I will have to come back someday!

[@edgarenova7996]

🥰🥰🇵🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

😊😊

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

I sound like a broken record here as it's an absolute crime Claire is unsigned > all original stuff here & top notch ...video production value also stellar ... also refers to her music vids, of course > lookin forward to the Ireland return & onto Southern France... hopefully there will be a filler or 2 in between should more than a few weeks pass by the time you hit the road again.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! Yes - new video next week!

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

@@ClaireHawkins 😁👍 Is that by chance what You were working on in that Studio in Thailand?

[@ايده-ذ3س]

Hello clair thanks visite my country Philippines enjoy food trip in mall of Asia happy trip god bless stay safe I'm watching from Riyadh saudi I'm Aida ladang

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!!

[@ايده-ذ3س]

@@ClaireHawkins your welcome

[@moto_BC]

Hey why not trying to sing a song and be a guest on wish buss? I heard your voice. You are a good singer.. Hopefully you will still comeback here in the Philippines.. Plzzz

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! That would be great!

[@larrydalangin3865]

im watching your video🌹

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@dongsal2025]

❤❤❤...

[@RohanKapoor-hb6zv]

Great video I am arriving next month please suggest best place to change currency and best mobile plan for a week, any other things to take care.

[@rcdizo]

where u from NY? manhattan or the boroughs?

[@ClaireHawkins]

Manhattan 😊

[@nessgabe1050]

👈NYC..here..

[@ClaireHawkins]

NYC, my home! 😊 Thank for watching!

[@kyleandreialgenio1320]

u don't have time to visit bgc in taguig & the eastwood city its feels like american vibes there the city is so modern maybe nxt time when u go back here in ph

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@paulfuentes9692]

watched from Cali

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for watching Paul!

[@BeGoneGeist]

you should mix the halo halo

[@anniel1193]

of all asian countries phillippines has most fun things to do. reason why you see allot americans and foreigners moving to phillippines. they have about 7000 islands and best place to vacation. The United States and Phillippines always been friends since phillippines helped U.S. fight WW2 this is why you see allot of U.S. business.

[@jjhenstic2394]

I m watching from 305.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@arvinlumbris2987]

Almost Jollibee is world wide US ,Canada,Europe,Asia and before eating any local foods pretty much anywhere in the world try to research in the internet because maybe some if the ingredients you wouldn't like it and its not appropriate to say it in front of the camera because you might offend the people who are watching it specially if you are in a different country visiting.

[@evangelinebaluyut240]

Good day Claire! Greetings from Melbourne! Nice to see that you’re enjoying your escapades in Metro Manila. Will visit soon and surely enjoy seeing the schizophrenic City life in Manila. Stay safe always.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! Have a great trip!

[@jimmy23456]

Manila shocked me?? Never heard that before 😊

[@resochannel2217]

You so pretty 😍

[@ClaireHawkins]

Aw thank you!

[@alemaralipio7425]

New sub. 😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!!

[@michaelangelolucman6449]

Your so gorgeous..

[@Alibadbad]

100% sure she did not MIX the halo-halo 😂 No One eats it on its own 🤣 It's like eating sushi but with separated ingredients Lol!

[@ClaireHawkins]

hahaha

[@psaf1678]

❤️💐🌹☕

[@ClaireHawkins]

😊

[@hinambugtv]

You look like miss universe Canada 2016 😁😁😁

[@luxshampoo8520]

I thought it's just me that don't like jello!

[@ClaireHawkins]

haha nope not just you!

[@KuyaRai5186]

Good morning....is it possible to use your songs in my video

[@ricodadan2196]

Hello Claire New Subscribe From Philippines.😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

Welcome to the channel!

[@bobbytamayo2731]

Hello there, you're eating the halo-halo the wrong way. You should not be eating the condiments individually. You need to mix it up until it becomes liquidy..

[@nuk7865]

ยิ้มสวย

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@Rcrdo072]

Halo halo means mix mix, so if you didnt mix it all well before you ate it then you didnt experince the authentic taste of halo halo.

[@buildbrhetogamesdb7199]

Don't come back again okay?? here in the Philippines.

[@luxshampoo8520]

this video is late!

[@jjr1728]

Philippines has a serious drugs problem. It's near impossible to find good quality coke there.

[@PhilippinesSunsetTravel]

The worst thing about the Philippines is having to go home...

[@ClaireHawkins]

Haha true!

[@Count_2-Ten1590]

I subscribed because ur so damn beautiful I like u @ClaireHawkins,,thankz for visiting the PH.🇵🇭 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@Count_2-Ten1590]

@@ClaireHawkins ❤️❤️❤️

[@markbiaco9555]

Bye ❤️🇵🇭🏝️🏝️🏝️

[@ClaireHawkins]

👋😊