POBLACION, MAKATI - A rainy Monday morning walk around the Makati Heritage District.

[@AhmetB1988]

Always looking forward to Your next video

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

More to come!

[@aljanjam1]

Congratulations, your views and subs are slowly increasing...

[@kazgam1155]

Always enjoy watching your vlogs, Marshall. Thanks for taking us back. From your fellow Melburnians here.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for watching!

[@allanarellano7619]

I grew up in Poblacion. It is indeed a beautiful place. It was way different then but it has also changed a lot for the better. Thank you for this video. Mabuhay!

[@joeysarmiento1925]

I am from Mandaluyong. The chilli is that of a local peri-peri and not the labuyo. This is my second day watching you as I sip coffee. Enjoy your walking tour and I will watch your video again. You really like sauteed beans I suppose. Keep safe mate.

[@MarkPuke13]

you always inspire me!!!! thanks for the views and sights my friend!

[@vin0413]

Thank you for giving us a virtual walkthrough of this often overlooked part in the Metro. Really enjoyed it.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZxLayER]

Love the adventure . 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@stoltuberhehe123]

spot on continue to travel us around as we cannot still go out as for me personally specking

[@Hicks-g1m]

1918 it was built that was a long time ago nice day for a walk Marshall

[@CarmelCortado]

Poblacion was such a vibe back then, hopefully you could visit more re-opened restaurants in that area next time. Stay safe and more travels!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Definitely!

[@Spy359]

Thanks for the walkabout, Marshall. I've lived in Makati before. I've lived in Manila - in the Malate area - and, of course, had driven to Makati, for many a time, too. But I've never been to those small - alley areas. I enjoyed this vlog very much. ..... To the north? Any interest in visiting the former volcano, Mt. Pinatubo? It'll really be an adventure getting there - riding on a vehicle on mountains of rough road that once was lava, but has then turned to lahar. Then there's the walk. I think it would be worth it. The view at the crater is breathtaking. Anticipating on your next vlog, mate.

[@ronphilpott9199]

Great video again as usual. What go pro are you using in this vlog? The light and detail is absolutely perfect.

[@pukuzkitaTv]

...Amazing! MAKATI!... ☝❤✌💪😁

[@katsoon6844]

Hi Marshall I’m from Makati born and raised but leaving when I was 22 and live in the USA. Thank you for featuring my birth place. I live closer to St. Peter and St. Paul church. Thank you thank you so much. It’s much more different now. You’re eating at Friends and Neighbor Restaurant their food is good even though it’s spicy 🌶

[@docwiltro]

Nice little vlog adventure: did you ever find that coffee shop to which that the random local referred you? It appeared not: par for the course in the Philippines. You did manage to pass by an old gf's apt at 5:53 at the corner of Gen Luna and P Burgos. Thanks for that. Good luck on your adventure up north to Illocos del Norte. Remember though what happened to many a vlogger that didn't appreciate the seriousness of this pandemic; they got stuck somewhere. That happened to a vlogger who got stuck in Palawan with a guy she hardly knew, but they found love and happiness. So, being stuck somewhere can work out in the world of vlogging.

[@alanbuzeta1980]

Rainy.... but you never failed to make it so interesting! Loved it Marshall. Poblacion is so livable....

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I think so. Supermarket in Century City; cafes everywhere. Makati Ave and shitty old P . Burgos slowly dying.

[@cleenegame]

Couldn't find Cafe Good Shot on the map. Where was that? 10:51

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Enriquez St near cnr Don Pedro. It doesn't even have a sign out the front yet.

[@cleenegame]

Marshall Butters Vlogs Much thanks. That's a good priced coffee. I iike 'em strong 💪🏽☕️ >> I found it... Good Sh*t Coffee. Thanks for catching the number of the building 🙋🏼

[@garynorman5179]

One of your better ones off the beaten track so to speak.

[@pogilitomeracap3760]

very nice area marshall,.the houses are not common sights in the usual neighbourhood,...looks like from a different place.

[@jonjonmariano1591]

Keep safe 😊😊😊😊

[@ashesfrombones]

i like your videos... is about enjoying the simple things, maybe even just a walk down the street... is very nice

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you like them!

[@JaJa-xx2yd]

Nice tour, the pork dinuguan looked yummy

[@jameslonergan5840]

I thought this vlog went well. Love to see your walkabout and sights of the city. Stay safe on your travels and thanks for the video!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks James.

[@loveroblox_stories]

The all weather vlogger

[@anniesoucek8216]

My grandpa's 2 brothers were a retired policeman in Makati. They were a policeman in Manila during the Japanese War until 1970. The 2 brothers lived next to each in Pasong Tamo, Makati.

[@aimhigh3935]

HAPPY MORNING TO YOU SIR STAY SAFE...

[@ylocoslovakia]

hope to see your northern tour as I live up here in Ilocos Norte near Pagudpud which I am guessing you will be visiting. have fun!

[@oxoelfoxo]

I think the closest I got to this area was to go to the Nipa Brew Taproom in Kamagong. Good microbrews there.

[@yujisekita8798]

Good night marshall butter's stay safe stay healthy 🙏🙏🙏

[@mixstoryvimos9201]

Let’s go sir to the north up to batanes,hundred islands,and many more hehehe😃😃😃

[@jaysoncontreras3861]

Hope enjoying our own foods here in the Philippines.... God Bless you Mr. Marshall. 🙏

[@yumisantiago8906]

oh wow, I'm just 30 secs away from that fleur cafe

[@rignacio9586]

Hopefully you can check out the Makati museum when they're open; also i think it's time to visit Julia again at the carinderia! Yes, do travel and get out of the city; hopefully no more lockdowns! Can't wait to see your adventure to northern Luzon! Stay safe, Marshall!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks Roy!

[@leticiachiok8057]

I hope the Makati government will restore the Makati Museum and glorify the historical facts of how the municipality of Makati came about. Maybe rebuild this structure into a better structure like a three-four storey building but maintaining an old edifice appeal.

[@mariacorbett1159]

Love this vlog. Thank you for showing us such interesting part of Makati. The old church will be a place to see next trip there.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, it's a beauty.

[@JB-xk7jo]

many thanks for this walking tour! I like this area very much. I have been there a few times ...

[@crasusiyoy606]

I just discovered that what is now known as Poblacion was an area where we used to live for a couple of years when I studied High School in San Beda. It has, of course, changed quite a lot. Our home was where Makati Avenue ends up at JP Rizal. I think the homes that were there had been demolished to make way for a bridge that takes you into Mandaluyong, on the opposite side of Pasig River. I've never revisited the area as I no longer have the patience when it comes to dealing with Manila traffic. I've mostly become a tourist each time I visit the Philippines. But, thanks for being the inveterate traveller that you are.

[@marty9376]

Be safe over there … I’m now back in Australia Still watching

[@neilanthonytijing3663]

As usual! A very entertaining and informative vlog! I enjoyed this episode a lot!

[@mariaelizafabio6198]

Try to visit Circuit mall Makati. Small place to go around. Very nice to see.

[@margysvlogsforever1734]

Nice video of Makati. How I miss the Makati vibe! I used to work in an English academy along Kalayaan near Copacabana and at Dela Costa Ave. (Am now in North America.) Used to be a really crowded place and so alive at night. There's is a Spanish restaurant there called Alba, not sure if it's still there, quite pricey but the beef salpicao and paella tasted good. Thanks for a wonderful vlog!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hilarioli4472]

Enjoy your walking tour of the Heritage part of Makati. Thanks for sharing these interesting sights and going ons in Poblacion 👏👏🙏👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Evolushaun]

The sinigang pronunciation was correct! congratss! haha

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

😎😂

[@laumotovlog]

wow going north

[@mathilde7871]

The way he says "poblacion" is kinda funny. 🙂🙂

[@lusqwerty]

Poblacion is in the heart of Makati just some walk some blocks in Makati Avenue and you can see restaurant side by side from filipino to international theme restos. Also you can see the contrast from the huge building to the sub urban residentials.

[@elviecogan5294]

Very nice Vlogg

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks Elvie

[@hectorreynoso3526]

u are much better than me knowing history of our island philippine

[@nestotulangjr1471]

Just give it a try at mary grace, food (cakes, pastries, sandwich, pasta and pizza) is delicious and coffee as well. Love to watched all your vlog from the very beggining till the end (pampanga) Have a safe trip :)

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

my old stomping ground. lived in Manalac street in Pob :) and thats my kind of breakfast lol

[@nathanieltumlos9816]

The experience you had i think is what you call in traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. got the reference from Wikipedia.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I like that.

[@nathanieltumlos9816]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 cheers, lovely to watch your content as always

[@enchantingpartners]

*you should visit LaSema Spa for a great sauna experience sometimes*

[@patrick5729]

She said that dish is Pork Binagoongan which means pork with bagoong, bagoong being shrimp paste. You're right, the Taal eruption was the beginning of the bad times, fortunately, things are getting better, cases are going down and restrictions are being eased. The places to see in the North besides Baguio are Sagada, Vigan, Batanes, etc. But it's up to you. North Luzon is underrated in my opinion because all the foreign tourists go to our beaches and islands.

[@raymonde4272]

A random but interesting morning Marshall, I suspect it was that tiny red chilly that made you tear up as you left the carinderia. Did you forget your umbrella? you didn't seem to have it when you ended the blog.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Had it in my bag my friend. But, those little red chilis hit hard... 😂

[@thomaschiuph]

Hi, will you do another poblacion vlog?

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

That's a good idea, thanks.

[@ylocoslovakia]

I usually stay at the Zula residences in Makati Ave near BPI family bank. its conveniently located near my son's place and they serve free breakfast. they also have a bar on the rooftop overlooking the city. across is Barrio Fiesta which serves my favorite filipino dish KareKare.

[@incognitoone]

I think that's "Friends & Neighbors" you ate at.

[@alanjohnson2528]

heading north ? after many,many visits these are some of my fav places ,anawangin cove, potipot island ,capones island, vigan is worth a look and finally far north is pagudpud beach really nice

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Sounds great!

[@planetdoods4360]

Hi Marshall. I love this not so organized vlogs...That's spicy food you ate there. Cheers .😊👍❤

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you 😋

[@andywalker5181]

Hey Marshall if you are looking for some good food and some history try the blackbird at Ayala triangle - used to be the Manila airport terminal…😉 Thanks for the enjoyable and informative vlogs!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jasperjavellana4454]

Marshall, the carinderia you ate in ( FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS) is famous for Lechon Kawali and Laing ( taro leaves cooked in coconut milk) . But they usually serve it by 11am. They really serve good home cooked food. 👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I've eaten there many times. The Laing is fantastic.

[@ritsard]

The rain's a downer but enjoyed this one. I also love walking random streets and get surprised with what I find. Other historic places you can visit is malabon. They offer a historical / food tour via a tricycle. You may want to try it out

[@flightlieutenant6902]

Hehehe great video mate. Cheers 🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@reginao2342]

Thanks for taking us around another interesting neighborhood in Manila! Are rents quite high in this area? Seems like a very livable area. As usual an entertaining vlog post.

[@ylocoslovakia]

Poblacion rentals are quite expensive. a 2 bdrm condo costs like 14k a month.

[@reginao2342]

@@ylocoslovakia Thanks for the info, I wouldn't mind living in this neighborhood..

[@fuzzybearphoto]

On my last day in the Phillippines in 2019, I ate lunch in that restaurant and killed the entire afternoon in the pub accross the street, before going to the airport.

[@bonenifacio7972]

Im a pure filipino and love spicy foods but I wouldn’t dare to eat those small red hot chilies like you do .... so I salute you sir!!! 😁

[@SirChefsVlogs01]

Pork binagoongan is pork with bagoong (shrimp paste) spicy and salty good for good amount of rice

[@mariaelizafabio6198]

By the way you can ride the Ayala ecojeep.😃

[@polgonzales]

Isn’t that Friends and Neighbors Restaurant? That’s quite popular and respectable.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, it's a step up from a basic carendaria I think.

[@rajyngaming9149]

when will you go home sir and why?

[@msantos545]

I love Cafe Mary Grace for comfort food--and because I have a sweet tooth!

[@voyet2955]

one of the best museum ive seen is in Clark Airbase Pampanga. the Clark Museum and Philippine Airforce Museum

[@pauperism7425]

have you tried going to banawe quezon city?

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Is that near Ma Mon Luk?

[@pauperism7425]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 yes, there are a lot of good chinese restaurants there like causeway,king chef etc i'm new to your channel so just wondering if you have tried going there as i live near there and go/eat there often thanks for the reply

[@pauperism7425]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 oh and we go to a steakhouse in banawe a lot where you pick your steak from a selction from their freezer at various price points and they will cook it at our liking its named meat depot

[@philipperalta2740]

Poblacion is also called publacion as prepandemic it used to have a vibrant nightlife filled with bars and pubhouses, would love to see a night tour version when this madness ends

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

That's a very good idea.

[@rodolfojrtipo]

pork binagoongan, cook in shrimp paste with/without coconut milk

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I couldn't understand her. Maybe I'm going deaf.

[@Budinky]

👍😊

[@monkeyking4997]

What? I didn’t know there was a bell there! 🤣

[@monkeyking4997]

Nevermind the cafes! Some of the best Korean places are there.

[@frankiefernandez9225]

👍👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@TheBigBananaaa]

👍✅😎✅👍

[@carlregino1736]

O.k dikit na rin ako sayo boss salamat

[@ylocoslovakia]

my son lives near the museum and its always closed. lol

[@carlomiranda5141]

Once the pandemic is over and the restrictions are lifted, the best times to visit Poblacion again is during the Holy Week as well as the Fiesta (June 29 and 30)

[@ziggarillo]

Doesn’t Poblacion just mean town centre?, Every town seems to have an area called Poblacion.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, I believe so but, in this case, it's a particularly old Poblacion.

[@kooldudeph5297]

Friends and neighbors they cook good cheap food!

[@JamesDelMundo12]

I think, clean shaven looks are better than with a goatie. Just saying. 😊✌️

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Fair enough!

[@orlangatan8060]

I grow up pinagkaisahan makati just out side forbes park and manila polo club

[@auroraborealis8703]

from Lucy : you have a good sense of humor

[@glossopharynz]

If BGC would be an upper class/upscale district, Poblacion would have the pretty representative middle class typical neighbourhood feel. Gentrification is indeed getting off the ground in that part of the metropolis.

[@mikebahrami]

15:56 You know you've assimilated to SE Asia when you eat rice with a spoon and fork instead of a knife and fork.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

True 🙄😂

[@ateudeng1715]

Spicy food for breakfast? I'd think you're in India if not for me knowing that you're in Makati. Lol. I remember that day in 2020 when Taal Volcano erupted. I was in an Indian grocery store in Manila going nuts (in a good way) over the smell of the spices, and hating the taste of 7-UP with cumin seed extract . And I agree with you, this pandemic is a total blindside to most of the population in the world.

[@gpm3705]

Hit me up when you go north sir Im from ilocos norteb i can tour you using motorcycle around here.

[@AntidoteCardsPH]

You should’ve gone there at NIGHT! The girls would be fighting over you 😆

[@fedelinaalemania8211]

Please be careful while walking in there many snatchers on the streets

[@topscris]

If you're planning to go all the way north and to the tip of Luzon island, you might as well go further up to Batanes and see the place yourself, if or when it's open for tourists. In my opinion, the most beautiful and the best island in the Phl., better than Palawan which was voted and recognized as the best island in the world twice (for 2019 and 2020) or maybe three times. Boracay also was once recognized as the best island in the world, which I disagreed because for me, lots of other islands in Phl. like Romblon, Siargao or Mindoro would and should be better because they have a lot more than just beautiful white sand beaches, and not expensive. What was the criteria for voting back then?