Solo Adventure Through MANILA'S WORST SLUM?! Tondo - Friendliest Neighborhood in the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@dianeross7047]

I love your energy glen what a awesome human being

[@GlenAndMado]

I'm abit mad, A guy with ADHD and dyslexia I try my best haha.

[@lorenzlorenzo1975]

Filipinos are generous and an honest lot. They haven't got much but they're happy to share what they have. Hope you had an awesome time interacting with the locals.

[@geliatorres5206]

Aww those kids dont eat regularly. Just so sad reality.. thank you for being kind.

[@GlenAndMado]

Unfortunately theres alot of poverty which is heartbreaking to see!

[@mobaili3770]

@@GlenAndMado Poverty is a choice! Those people made wrong choices in life. They become poor because they don't value education much, family planning, and responsible parenthood. Unfortunately, the basic education of the Ph is still poor as it doesn't discuss how to change their century-old mindset and odd belief system to make their lives even better. People there think that as long as you eat 2 to 3 times a day is just a good life!

[@binggarbanzos]

Thank you for being so kind hearted Glen God bless you more

[@johnmcnulty1129]

You're a good man Glen That fish looked a bit on the "crispy" side ! The "Pied Piper of Tondo" Lot of fantastic people around these streets, woman in the blue shirt, that young woman definitely got the vampire joke ! Stay safe Glen 🧄🧄🧄🧄

[@GlenAndMado]

Hey John my good friend, thanks for tuning in and watching :) Totally right on the fish hahah it was definitely abit on the crispy side but it went down well thats all that matters :) Its a really beautiful community full of honest hard workers

[@yulsme950]

Great attitude. Bless you Glen

[@KyleGiducos]

most people in Tondo works blue collar jobs like drivers of taxi, Jeepney, tricycle or motorcycle ride or seamen .. the women works as saleslady , domestic worker , waitress etc ..but some young ones works as call center agents..most people live in Tondo slums because owning or renting a house or apartment is so expensive n unaffordable for them....

[@GlenAndMado]

I feel the pain of alot of people, I know the struggle but they live in such a beautiful community full of awesome people. If I struggled and was surrounded by amazing people that would keep me going and smiling always :)

[@justjtasjr2592]

Great job in helping those in need in a way you can 🙏🙏🙏

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks very much for tuning in, we really appreciate it ❤️

[@bananaman7760]

i love this couple they have a good heart, GoD bLeSs ,. hope you will come back to philippines

[@itsjustme123-w8x]

Glen, toilets are available in all fast food and mall. You can always use that. All grilled food are prepared with dipping sauce on the side which is calamansi and toyo (soy sauce). That is needed because Filipinos eat them with rice.

[@lizaduguil818]

❤❤❤❤

[@GlenAndMado]

Haha I know it was just the most convenient at the time :)

[@hennmanacpo]

tnx u glen for being so kind to the unfornate childrens asking for a food...maynila is poor part of the phillippines...Maynila(old manila)tondo ,quiapo ,sta.cruz and divisoria,,, surrounding of slums area that why so many beggars and vendors.Godbles for your kindness Glenn

[@GlenAndMado]

I don't mind, there struggling I get it. I really appreciate your special comment and I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@ciscosebanes]

A well mixed coolness and ccrazy mate😂❤ and do talk very slowly and youll get a lot of conversation with us.

[@GlenAndMado]

It was pretty insane! haha :) yeah I know I find it challenging to speak slowly!

[@_Chris1997]

1st Glen! 🔥🔥🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@dazocat5566]

Wow i didnt realize a hour passed after I finished the video😆❤️🙏i was so deeply into the video!❤🙏☺️thanks for sharing brother! Thank you for your good deeds!!❤️🙏☺️👍🫡💯god bless!🙌☝️😇

[@Ed-ix2vk]

Fair play to you Glen, I lived in Manila on and off for many years and what you did there was not easy especially if you’re unfamiliar. I’m a dub myself wife is Filipina. I’m not sure that was fully Tondo but divisoria area, anyway you did a really great job there well done, you are like an Irish Anthony Bourdain.

[@dispelledword7818]

One thing u learned , any urban place in the phil they treated you good and respectful.❤

[@GlenAndMado]

Such awesome people, they'll always be in my heart :)

[@brendanmartin9586]

Been to PH many times and feel it’s my second home now, I too am more attracted to the real people than the materialistic ones you get in the Malls buying pre-car boot quality come crap! Manila safer than Londonstab, a place I banned going to in 2021.. Great video…

[@BabetteRosser-nl3uv]

Nice job 🎉 so nice of you 👍

[@Username59980]

Try Baguio city or Tagaytay the temperature is a little bit colder

[@mercedesbantatua1040]

Glenn,kamoteng kahoy from the old lady means cassava root crop.

[@toots3020ph]

Tnx glen for being so generous to street children , some of them eat only once in a day?

[@DaddyArwin]

Try to visit the Northern Part of Luzon island. Visit BAGUIO CITY.Take a bus ride,its about 4-5 hours ride

[@JohnJohnDelapaz]

Very kind of you .1000 pesos is big money

[@GlenAndMado]

Was trying to help a little :)

[@cristinasumadchat605]

With Jollibee's mix and match promo of ₱75, you can actually feed 13 people and still have ₱25 change. With senior citizens and PWD's, it would only cost ₱53.57 (less 12% VAT and 20%).

[@nilamo9663]

I think you are looking for ugbo street in tondo a popular place for street food..

[@venza907]

The raw fish and meat market is an eye opening for westerner and European. If you think about it the grocery store just packs them nice and saranwrap to look fancy. Wet market are actual fresh and none frozen meat or fish.

[@DeadMan03]

43:17 C2 isn't a soda its kinda a healthy drink but there is still sugar on it but its generally a healthy drink just drink moderately

[@mobaili3770]

LOL... It's not a healthy drink at all. You are just fooled by their fancy advertisements. Just ask someone from the DOH or BFAD and you will know. LOL...

[@my.business]

*Good to see you doing the "real" Philippines because not everything is like BGC* (Btw, don't go there at night)

[@christopherblanco5770]

What he meant about seaman is the is seafarers. In the Philippines, seafarers earn a lot because the pay is really good.

[@maynunal]

you should have tried the (fish balls) street food....

[@KyleGiducos]

Manila is one of the safest city in Asia , despite what foreign media says....you can safely walk alone in the slum area of Tondo in Manila n you'll be met by a bunch of smiling residents of Tondo especially children....

[@charlesjosephdiputado804]

No offense, not really one of a safest city. There are areas which are risky and not recommendable to go alone, depends on a right and safe places. Places like Tondo and other slums should really be very cautious and vigilant to visit by especially night time and dawn time....

[@mobaili3770]

This is not entirely true. I was a victim of a local gang called "Ativan" when I walked in that place in the 90s.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

@@KyleGiducos Sorry but no. Westerners get warned about gangs and the children are very street wise and it also pays to be wary where they are concerned. What Glen did for these children was awesome, but care always needs to be taken.

[@DeborahOlson-r2n]

I was working in Manila from 1991-1998, I have never been in Tondo. The only congested place that I went is Divisoria and Baclaran.

[@brianquinn5060]

well done Glen.

[@DeadMan03]

36:57 they are telling you to squeeze it in the red cap u can add soy sauce on it to make it taste even better

[@wave1806]

Visit Baguio City there's a strawberry fields ....6 hours away from Manila by bus

[@GlenAndMado]

Will try to check it out next year if I come back :)

[@JohnJohnDelapaz]

Very kind my countrymen Filipino

[@GlenAndMado]

There beautiful people! where are you living now yourself?

[@nilamo9663]

the man is applying as a seafarer or seaman either in a cargo or cruise ship internanional ship actually.filipino seafarer are popular among shipping companies

[@fernandopena3138]

Banana from davao is transfort from the ship davao to manila its abaout 1day travel to sea

[@robertbalanga10]

Hala dyan bahay namin sa Dagupan st 😊😊😊miss ko na jan sobra

[@fernandopena3138]

That's the manila capital city of the Philippines 4th urban class city enjoy your time

[@JandyElijahYT]

Finally 1hr

[@eboycerceda]

When are you travelling back to Dublin? Hoping we could meet you both here. We're originally from Caloocan City in Manila. BTW, it's not MABATI, it means a different thing 😅 it's MABUTI (ma-boo-ti). Cheers! 🍻

[@GlenAndMado]

That won't be for a long time maybe in one year lol. we will be travelling Australia now!

[@eboycerceda]

Hope both of you enjoyed your stay in the Philippines! We'll be following your next vlogs 👍🏼

[@karlolim625]

you just pass on my favorite fruit mangosteen! 😅

[@daimos6686]

It's better to give them money cause 711 is Expensive

[@Sotanghon80]

People in Tondo came from the provinces many from the Visayas and Mindanao Island. They never returned to their respective provinces.

[@sonnyancla]

Your energetic vlogger i feel tired when im watching you men.. Be calm dont be excited. 😂😂😂

[@GlenAndMado]

Ive got ADHD hahahh I go abit crazy sometimes when I wander to places on my own. I love getting lost in chaotic cities

[@sonnyancla]

@@GlenAndMado ok men enjoy 😎❤️

[@nessgabe1050]

Was BIRN THEIR ..So many years ago🫡🇵🇭

[@maynunal]

47:50 ... I bet he is one of the dads of those kids :-) lol!!!

[@raymundperalta419]

Stay safe u guys r in the squatter area

[@eufemiataylor]

Hello Glenn I was watching your vloggs. You were in that jeepney where you were talking to that guy who said he was applying for seaman, I think you did not understand him well, you thought he wanted to be a fisherman, that's not what he meant. I just want tell you that he is applying to work on a ship. A seafarer

[@marioarocha8178]

For CR you go to fast food , they''re cleaner

[@GlenAndMado]

True, It was just the most convenient. If you need to go you need to go lol

[@maynunal]

27:12 we call that "calamansi"

[@glennpauldelatorre8924]

VERY FUNNY! A SEAMAN OR SEAFARER IS NOT A FISHERMAN.... HE IS A SAILOR!

[@ongkirvy8377]

HAHAHHA glen is so funny always I laughed so hard HAHAHA

[@GlenAndMado]

Oh god hahah

[@cake6399]

That guy on the Jeep said he’s looking for a job as a seaman aka seafarer not fisherman . Most likely if hired he will end up working for a cruseship or cargo or container vessels .

[@groundhopeunder717]

I support the tourist, foreigners, and bloggers who’s been and lived in the Philippines for at least 4 -5 years and those who plan to stay longer because they truly believe in the Filipino hospitality way of living not to film my people for your content income and entertainment

[@weeble3140]

It's "mabUti" 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙

[@JhayLao_Channel]

Oh my god thats a lots kids🤣🤣

[@edfranc4075]

That's seaman, mate. A seafarer.

[@groundhopeunder717]

Kakamustahin ka tapos sabay sasabatin kaagad nang “good” bago ka pa makasagot. Palibhasa sa wikang ingles they don’t mean it when they ask “how are you” it’s just a question they ask to for them to determine if you are gonna act weird or entertain his blog for his content and income

[@bert-bb3cm]

You act way better than the corrupted government there in the barangay and province. Filipinos stay resilient no matt how life takes them. They will always be humble and caring to their neighbors. It’s in there genes. Be safe brother and always watch out for the bad crowd. They do exist there in the PI. No doubt.☝🏽

[@maynunal]

they understand you ..... j100% :-)

[@ayecare9385]

Yes, they do understand but Filipinos are more familiar with the American accent. Brits or Ausies tend to speak faster sometimes inaudible thereby incomprehensible to ordinary Filipinos.

[@eufemiataylor]

Oh Glenn I'm sorry about those children you met in the market and then they take you to the shop for food. Really sorry for that

[@fernandopena3138]

You got funny to her he just laughter

[@pauliejojo8241]

Don't go anywhere too much as Monkey Pox is spreading now. thanks for feeding the poor Glen.

[@josephinejustin4095]

If you need toilet go to any fast food store...orany restaurant...

[@elmerdelgado5835]

Seamen are not just the fishermen😂 They are ships crew.

[@GlenAndMado]

Never heard of the phrase and it was also very loud lol

[@ayecare9385]

​@@GlenAndMadoThey are called seafarers skilled mariners working in international container/cargo ships which like nurses, Filipinos seafarers are known too in this field.

[@fernandopena3138]

That's root craft in English casava

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Tondo is the most beautiful place in the world and all the richest people live there .

[@IAM-INDUTrainingServices]

WTH??? Are you sure of that??? Are you in a drunken or drug addicted state???...:Lol...

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

@@IAM-INDUTrainingServices I know who you are you are the addict and snatcher in tondo .

[@herewego2460]

Seaman, seafarer.. they work in all kinds of ships like oil tankers, cargo ships and cruise ships. That was what the young lad meant. Not a fisherman

[@fernandopena3138]

Seaman is working in the ship and to see the world free its could marino in tagalog working as crew un the ahip

[@sandramarc4858]

Glen you crack me up..your Tagalog is terrible 😂 but you are just the friendliest..most outgoing guy in the world

[@GlenAndMado]

The struggle of Dyslexia is real hahah I try my best

[@ubosnaboss]

MA-BOO-TEA. tanamo..

[@riches88888]

Always in a hurry man 😂😂😂

[@GlenAndMado]

You know it hahah

[@Grandupsilon]

FYI MATE, SEAMAN IN PHILIPPINES IS NOT FISHERMAN.....IT MEANS WORKING ON CRUISE SHIP OR OIL TANKS OR ANY SEA RELATED JOB BUT DEFINITELY NOT FISHERMAN.....RESPECT TO YOU MATE...BE BLESS.

[@GlenAndMado]

Haha could barely hear him on the jeepney in fairness. it was very loud.

[@Grandupsilon]

@@GlenAndMado enjoy Philippines it's rough at first but you'll learn to love it..and as well if you see calamansi and chili in a small plate when you eating fried or any grill put soy sauce init and mix it all and that's your dip.

[@nti-scam]

What!? You saw some person consuming a drugs? 😬

[@JoseSmith-i7l]

Tondo is not all about slums some parts only. A huge misconception of so many foreign bloggers

[@GlenAndMado]

Very true, Its a massive area. I've noticed that myself. Didn't really see any slums actually.

[@wave1806]

You always say Mabate.. It should be Mabuti ( fine or good)

[@tuting1965]

Glen "mabate" is to masturb..te in english 😁

[@vid54321]

Pamilya sa lansangan pinakain sa 711 dami 😂

[@ongkirvy8377]

A one hr video with Glen featuring Tondo 😅 mado is staying and relax in hotel Seaman is who work on boat or cruise ship Glen is always funny but he's a good heart in Philippines i hope they comeback here soon

[@GlenAndMado]

hahha I really appreciate you my friend! means alot :) Hope you enjoyed it, Will upload the second part in two days

[@ongkirvy8377]

@@GlenAndMado you're welcome glen take care always in your travel ❤️

[@garystrain2788]

Thought they would prefer the street food rather than 7 11

[@luxiousr6167]

Tondo slums was on fire yesterday 1000 families got their houses burned down just letting you know

[@GlenAndMado]

Oh no just checked the news, thats horrible :( hope nobody was hurt!

[@joelarmas8161]

Hey glen is ma-bu-ti not ma-ba-te k, mabate is to greet someone and in-gat is ingaat not in-gat, ñ on ingat bro

[@polgonzales]

😝 You keep saying MABATI which means “talk a lot or greet a lot”… I think you mean MABUTI (pronounced mah-boo-tee”) which means good. I hate to lay it on you- but it’s not the same without Mado. 😊 Take care mate! Btw, I know you’ve move on by now but I think you wanted to be at Ugbo in Tondo. Tondo is huge. Ugbo is a popular street with nothing but street food.

[@joelarmas8161]

😅 7/11 must train or hire staff that at least speak english k. Not only saying tagalog only, 7/11 is an international company or franchise k

[@GH-uo9fy]

lucky you didn't got robbed in that area as you stand out and are a primed target.

[@ayecare9385]

Lots of international vloggers had been there and all of them went home alive, unscathed, safe and whole. Best of all their vlogs are boosted-poverty porn is real.

[@sandramarc4858]

Pronounced Mabooti not mabarti

[@fernandopena3138]

Just take care for the children once you give them money they all going to you asking for money

[@maynunal]

25:45 ..... she is laughing because they obviously used the same joke regularly in that area about vampires (people who suck the life out of others in business----also known as (parasites)

[@gissyb1]

You caused chaos in the shop lol. I never want to.visit manilla its awful

[@GlenAndMado]

It was alot of fun! and Manila aint to bad, theres some really awesome spots :)

[@tuting1965]

that is not the worst slum,, go to "Happy land" that place is the worst slum

[@Sallivnhoj2721]

Its Mabuti not mabati

[@garystrain2788]

He means merchant navy not fisherman haha

[@cristinasumadchat605]

It's ok to give but not to the extent of being abused. I wonder, you had fed them and still they want to go buy some more at a more expensive place. It is actually a crime to give to beggars since it becomes their source of income. If you bought them a kilo of rice each, it would cost approx. ₱50/kilo, and would feed about 10 people.

[@SalvadorjrDumalaon]

Where's your girlfriend

[@GlenAndMado]

She was unwell at the time and stayed in the hotel :)

[@alexandertia2666]

Seaman not fisherman...work on ships or cruise...

[@GlenAndMado]

It was very loud lol

[@salvadorambasa9814]

Careful bro 😂

[@GlenAndMado]

All good don't worry haha :)

[@scorpio7seven28]

CLICK BAIT

[@mobaili3770]

Tondo must be replaced with high rise buildings and malls. That place earned a bad reputation for the Ph as a capital for the infamous "pagpag". As a result, this has tarnished the reputation of the entire country and the people as garbage eaters. Enough is enough! It is time for a new look of that place. Land settlers must be relocated somewhere.

[@GH-uo9fy]

I prefer it to be converted into a nature reserve or park, manila is already an urban wasteland. Congested, heavy pollution and little green spaces.

[@mobaili3770]

@@GH-uo9fy Absolutely wrong! If you convert that into a nature reserve park then everybody could just simply go there, litter, and build shanties. The local government is not effective in protecting and governing parks. However, if the place will be in the hands of private businesses, they can govern and protect the place well like BGC.

[@maynunal]

44:12 ....... you are too gullible man...... but at least the kids are trying to control their greed :-) ..... and they show appreciation

[@GlenAndMado]

they definitely controlled there greed so I was okay with it :) I wanted to help out which was my plan anyways

[@kaikamal1389]

Thank god mado is not in this vlog. I like glen more for his down to earth attitude. Solo vlogging would get him more views and follows. Mado is dragging you down.

[@gissyb1]

What a disgusting comment

[@fadpad6769]

That is so mean and an unnecessary thing to say. I think she’s great!

[@gissyb1]

Disgusting comment

[@kaikamal1389]

@@fadpad6769 she has negative energy every time and looks down on underpriviliged people. Wonder why she didnt join glen this time? I dont watch whenever shes in the vlog.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

​@@kaikamal1389Your attitude is pathetic. You are the one we don't need here.

[@biancake158]

Glen you never reached Tondo. Tondo is further away from those places. You were in Divisoria and Quiapo. You still need to go to Tondo.