🇵🇭 THIS Is Why BGC Is The BEST City To Live In The Philippines!

[@ZushiRolls_]

Whoever told you that Halloween is not that big is not lying. Its more on depending where you are in ph. But what is big here is really all souls and saints day. Almost everyone pay respect to the dead.

[@TheFreshPeddler]

He is in BGC, the most westernized part of the Philippines. On route to celebrating ghostly consumerism and forgetting their ancestry. Halloween is great fun and all but it was created in part to separate us from our ancestry.

[@MrTabo2023]

Halloween in the Philippines has been around since I can remember. I'm 68 years old and I partially grew up here. It isn't like the states or anything like that. I also grew up there. So, I haved lived both Philippine and US Halloween experiences. The Philippine experience is just a result of US influences. As a 1st Grader in the Philippines I remember hearing both US and Philippine national anthems being played in school every morning. Both flags flew at the same flagpole. This was in the mid 1960's...well after independence day of 1946. Can you imagine a Commonwealth practice surviving 20 years after Independence day? Halloween is just another cultural practice that has been adopted from the US and will last for as long as people celebrate it.

[@pingyu5141]

I was in grade 1 in 1965. In my school we never played the Star Spangled Banner... what for? Only the Lupang Hinirang😊

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

It's from the Spanish/ Catholic era & the Philippines practices are very much like parts of Latin America.

[@LADETROIT]

We were in BGC a few days ago. Surprised about the number of good looking women there were in one place And I lived in Los Angeles for decades

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Sure, but how many beautiful round butts and nice hips... IDK what it is about Asian girls that usually makes them so booty deficient but I wish science would figure it out instead of making more profitable corn and forcing it upon the world.

[@MrJacksuper]

Hollowen is for younger people obviously in public places, disco and nightclubs for they love wearing costumes etc but not celebrated seriously- for fun only. But on the others side-the serious one, you are right, it is rooted to a catholic teachings/tradition(in fact a legal public holiday-not here in new zealand grrr) where everybody is celebrating and reflecting the life of the saints-their good deeds and praying for the souls of the departed loved ones! time to gather the family together, go to the cemetery-the busiest place of the whole occasion(you can film it), light candles in remembrance. An awesome gesture of paying respect and gratitude to their rested ancestors... loved it...

[@thomaswilbur5687]

I am in Manila now from 10/15-29 Who cares if Holloween is better here then America. As a 75 year old white male the good hearts and kindness here is way more then in the USA. Fewer complainers and respect is still taught in families and school. No matter how rich or poor I have been treated well here and spent about 15 months in the Philippines on and off over the last 10 years. Every paradise is imperfect so enjoy the good and accept the bad as the price of paradise. Where ever you go make sure you have plenty of money. An American will not get a job here unless it's remote

[@emersongarcia2179]

the highest level of hypocrisy can only be found in the philippines.

[@CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital]

@@emersongarcia2179 wherever you go there hypocrisy we're all humans after all, not angels, but come and visit the philippines, we welcome neighbors to come and just go, we'll give you the best hospitality you could ever have, "there's more fun in the philippines," love from 12 million overseas filipino workers.

[@wahoowahoo2341]

@@emersongarcia2179 your Full of HATE . And still WATCHES The Philippines . Your parents raised you to be Hypocrite . That your culture . Still i Love Philippines .

[@marierocher4422]

@@emersongarcia2179 if you have lived in three continents like me, you will know what hypocrisy is. Just enjoy life.

[@ofeliajones6737]

Halloween in the Philippines is more religious than commercialised. You would be surprised if you would go to cemeteries of the Philippines on the 1st & 2nd of November. It is like feast day in every cemetery as it is the time when we visit the graves of our loved ones and stay with them overnight sometimes. Actually, we start the day with offering mass for the souls of the dead. It is one of family occasions. We bring lots of foods, lights up candles to offer prayers for each members of the family who passed away and we deck the grave with flowers as well. It is our way of showing love to our beloved who had gone ahead of us. Those who dress up nowadays might have been influenced by movies and/or tv shows or social media. Anyways, enjoy your stay out there. Watching your channel always from England.

[@Tylenol888]

Actually this halloween celebration in ph is new to me even i lived in ph for 27 yrs, the all saints day and all souls day is the one i grew up with. I think they have it connected to cosplay because cosplay was a hit in the ph before. For me this is new, new means its getting more popular than before.

[@Riseandshine918]

Since you're living in bgc, try to go to Heritage Memorial park in Taguig. People stays overnight fr.oct.31-nov.1 but my family prefers to visit 4 of our departed loved ones before end of oct. to avoid the crowd there. You'll be surprised,it's up to you to find out.😄

[@chris37v2010]

This really gets me excited going home next month.

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Have fun. If youre coming from LA, you might miss the weather here. Pretty much the only weather better than socal is San diego. I want to go to the Philippines soon but high humidity makes my congestion issues even worse.

[@snowtyboy]

Every October 31, SM malls invited kids to do trick or treating. Every shops must have candies for those kids.

[@moonflower8607]

When you’re in Rome do as the Romans do… When you’re in the Philippines do as the Filipinos do. Wear something appropriate! 😊

[@zorlackrom]

Do what you love doing that's the best thing to do...

[@JABM-AU]

0:28 must be a fan of Marshmello 🙂

[@Robert-kb2uq]

This is the new Vibrant and safe place Brian. I love this place. This BGC is much better compared to other 1st world city center because BGC is brand new, all the buildings are new all are glittering, and security guards are all over the place. Our main office is in Hillsboro, and I always go to Portland city center 10 years ago but now I don't want to go there because you will be bullied by the homeless people, and some are really high on drugs you always need to watch your back.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Well in rich parts of the country, they are celebrated as you've seen in the video. You've heard Brian said it himself, your comment is BS.

[@hetman3196]

Thank you so much …. I am 50, looking at retirement in Asia , Philippines, Thailand , Indonesia and Malaysia are on ma radar…. I like the Philippines so much because they are mostly Catholics, I grew up a a catholic, and most speak English there. Thailand is my second choice.

[@gelc9041]

Hi Brian- in very big exclusive villages, you will have overflowing sweets and treats. We had miryenda, lugaw, banana q and lots and lots of both local and imported candies. Halloween is more for the rich and affluent but simple folks go to the mall SM AYALA ROBINSONS to celebrate in a less outlandish way. In some odd or strange way Pinoys make visiting the dead like a Fiesta of sorts, some with music, cards, mahjong to pass the time.😀

[@critique7767]

Wait til u see philippines on christmas😊

[@agentbond2004]

One of your best videos with all the halloween costumes craziness is wow! Bgc is alive!👌

[@RizaBalinas-k8z]

If you see the all saints day in cemetery in philipines itis like family reunion every year that time family fro. Far a part come to visit

[@khoroshoigra8388]

really captivating city, thanks I love your video man! from Philippines

[@MichaelKloby-el4jw]

What's it like in the province? I reside in Camiguin and I see very little celebration.

[@piacash5216]

Hello Everyone!!! Nice Video Thanks for Sharing 💪💪🙏👍👍👍❤️

[@gailmaplesden7380]

I was out in the provinces during Halloween, and there was no celebration just for all souls' day . This mostly consisted of going to the cemetery and spending time with a loved one who has passed away. They may do it in the tourist bubbles, but i think beyond that it doesn't get celebrated because the people are already very superstitious and they don't want to stir up the evil spirits that lurk in the night .

[@andimanila]

Hey Brian. GREAT vid. 😂😂😂 I miss Halloween in the Ph. But honestly, my memories of Ph Halloweens as a young adult were in Malate. Back in the 2000s, Malate was a nightlife center and Halloween was Black Party. People would get dressed in costume and roam around a 2-block area filled with bars and dance clubs. It was crazy. And as for Halloween itself, its become a celebration like it is around the world, amd though the holiday itself is borrowed, we do have something that began back in Spanish times. It's called "Pangangaluluwa," which literally translates to "Acting like Spirits." It doesn't happen much in the cities, but in the provinces, kids and adults would walk from house to house, usually dressed as ghosts and sing for gifts at each house. It's similar to trick-or-treat, but of course, as Pinoys, we HAVE to sing while doing it. 😂😂😂 Happy Halloween!

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

BGC is a very pretty little city and Brian, here you are with your very colorful and adorable presentation of it, which, let's be honest, nobody else can do. Isn't that a perfect match? 😊

[@sunset6680]

BGC makes sense for all the rite reasons. It has everything. It will be destination 2025 thanks to you Brian at some point for the initial visit with my wife and babies. I was at a café today and I was telling my wife "do you know the prices in BGC, we are being duped on all fronts here regardless of how much or how less we make, life is better there"

[@millennialinmanila5621]

It is expensive in BGC.

[@EdSomera]

There is a new one - Northwin Global City by Megaworld Corporation outside of Metro Manila ( Bulacan ). There will be a main street there planned like New York's 5th avenue.

[@ErinOBrien2000]

Check out the Halloween party at the Aqua rooftop bar, ABC hotel, Angeles. Costumes are amazing.

[@thomasdaly7523]

Hollaween is the best holiday. We must thank our Celtic friends from Ireland where this holiday originates. SAMBHAIN as it was known

[@LuckyOne3749]

Brian, your gym does not have showers?

[@vendzrc9485]

Our government should pay foreigners like you by promoting tourism industry in our country..cause more tourist, creates more businessess and more jobs for Filipinos..it's a win2 for both.Only foreigner can attract foreigner..so yeah..😁

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Be careful what you wish for. Gentrification has its benefits and certainly it's negatives. The average local wage is far lower than foreigners. You do not want a bunch of wealthier people moving to your area. The Western world is expensive AF for a reason. That reason is that pretty costs more but most importantly fuckery.

[@joelb099]

you got 42 k subs.. which means you make approx 6-800 , enuff to pay for your $600 a month apartment.. not too shabby.. abit surprising really given the channel content.

[@lksdgh6058]

yeah right? Its always the same it seems hahah

[@TravelingTanga]

What says American coolness by a grown ass freaking adult videotaping a bunch of adolescent children on his camera. This dude is freaking trash. I seen him on the streets all the time walking around with his camera. Make your way back to BGC Greenbelt, and go suck some dude off. Clown

[@TheFreshPeddler]

It's not really about sub count, its about views, duration, engagement, genre and upload frequency. Id guess he makes more like $800-1000+ monthly from yt. I've seen people claim 800 with avg 2-3k views per, though they do have some viral shorts. Only thing certain that most will bore of his content rather quickly if he doesn't mix it up more. He has a decent way with words but it's all pretty samey.

[@joelb099]

@@TheFreshPeddler His word salad fast paced banter does get repetitive and tiresome..Paired with the same manila street scenes that have used over and over again.. Perhaps thats why soooo many subs..they like the torture.

[@ninjakris3004]

So why do you geniuses keep watching?

[@RomansapienMVision]

i don't remember Halloween being celebrated in the Philippines. But then we are also American colony.

[@AndiditLove]

It's not really popular. Nothing to celebrate with it. It's celebration of death which is scary.

[@tonyp2601]

Halloween here is ljust like Dia de los Muertos in Mejico.

[@betha7910]

Halloween is celebrated in posh villages in the Philippines a long time ago. At least the neighborhood is safe for children to "trick and treat" at night. In other places, it's not safe, so they don't celebrate at all.

[@myrnamonserrat5795]

Try Okada too 😊

[@Magdamit]

Go to the nearest cementery on November 1 & you will find the answer about holoween 😊

[@Tony99992000]

What condos have malls connected to them?

[@dukesavant4208]

Condos adjacent to malls are common in Philippines.

[@TheFreshPeddler]

I love Halloween but when people start celebrating monsters and not remembering their ancestors, something valuable is lost. Make no mistake, the powers that be known their family trees, usually direct descendants of Kings like William the conqueror, Alfred etc, as are most celebrities. Halloween is fun time of candy, parties and sexy costumes but don't lose the knowledge of your ancestry. There's more to that knowledge than just ancestry. As for the girls holding hands, I've often wondered but have you ever tried to find a Filipino in the Philippines after being separated... Not saying everyone looks alike but mostly same hair color, height and similar skin tones in a sea of humanity. You lose a 6'5" white, black or even ph guy and it won't be hard to track them down visually or by asking around.

[@HectorJuatco]

Halloween is a tradition inherited by Pilipinos from US after 50 yrs of American occupation of the Philippines.

[@GT-Oldschool]

I hope to retire there someday.

[@nolanfrancisco9809]

Halloween is just fantasy i don't celebrate it same as christmas.The only holidays and celebrations to me are: Independence Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and Hero's Day and Philippines and American Day.

[@mr6johnclark]

In the cities yes... In the country side not so much.

[@AndiditLove]

Not really

[@JoelNepomuceno-kh8tw]

Halloween with chrismass decore

[@quadroe110]

Like the two chicks in black that you included in your recording shot many times😅😂

[@mariagibson6031]

Halloween it's a gate of Hell that is a doorway for the Devil to come into your life it's not very good you got no idea celebrating Halloween it's a gate of hell

[@corneliusdillon4658]

Burning your eggs? Turn the heat down and use lots of butter, not margarine.

[@sampinto3079]

Bgc ain't a city but its in taguig city right? And the m9st e xpensive right ?

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

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[@bwilliam6827]

Happy Halloween bgc

[@willsmith39]

It's the "best city to live in the Philippines" because it's absolutely nothing like the rest of the Philippines. They've built a gated community, all shiny shopping malls and coffee shops where a latte is a days wages to someone from Tondo, for the 0.01 percent and to keep the 99.9 percent of Filipinos out. I don't see the point of living there unless you have to be in Manila for business as I was for a year. But it's not real.

[@vincentbangao5419]

for me, still baguio the best. i've been to BGC many just for fun but nothing beats the baguio vibes for me

[@AndiditLove]

Halloween is not a big deal in Ph. Thanks God. It's not really good to celebrate it.

[@TaLeng2023]

They're not lesbians, they're friends. What, you don't stroll while holding hands with your friends?

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Only some Arab men do that because of religion and the cultural harm it has caused. Not necessarily gay but it's not uncommon for these men starved of female touch.

[@charlesc.6767]

No beach

[@homerbulos]

We were under the Catholic convent for 300 years and had Hollywood for 50. What borrowed ritual? 😂

[@ayingtorres5938]

Two chicks in black? yowza!

[@andrewpremacio4936]

BGC looks good but be careful there pickpockets and scammers in this area...remember you're in a poor country

[@fccmbc87]

it's d asian way Brian more people out d more everyone enjoyed , so join d fun in asia.

[@urbangiga888]

Remove the music. Better just your voice bruh

[@DavidDiaz-so5kj]

1st

[@jianmarielleceli5504]

I THOUGHT ..YOU ARE GOING TO THAILAND? THEY ALSO WILL WUPPORT YOUR VLOGGING

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

They don't understand English

[@eternal4654]

Your background music sounds more like Chinese. Try something that sounds more like a Filipino folk music, that way you'll sound nore authentic.

[@EclecticMoonBeam]

Nah. We just want a reason to dress up. 😁 Really, its nothing. We'll do it for anime and manga conventions.

[@rrubio6660]

Not a city...

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

Part of one of 16 cities which are really one big city.

[@rrubio6660]

@@Ghekko-kw3zz LOL! Sit down. NOT a city.

[@MiguelFelipeCalo]

Not a city, Taguig is the city its in.

[@Brian_The_Lion]

THIS Is Why BGC Is The BEST Not a City To Live In The Philippines!

[@alanvinas4304]

Your sound Not Good Chinese Communist Atheist Music ?

[@BeeDooYahh]

halatang manyakol yan ahaha