TONDO MANILA is NOT a GIANT SLUM - Becoming Filipino Vlog

TONDO MANILA IS NOT A GIANT SLUM... it is a big local area full of more than two hundred barangays and a lot of community vibes.
Yes, this area of Manila has a tough reputation and certainly is somewhere that can be intense. But what I found out on this day after arriving at the port... is a wonderful community vibe. The barangays can be very cool to explore, and full of amazing people. Sometimes Tondo is mistaken by people for only crime and slums... but certainly that isn't how is should be represented. Don't get me wrong, there are slums around, I have been in some over the years. But this day walking around, and actually staying in Tondo certainly reminded me it is so much more than that.
An area in Manila known for its high crime in the past...
has a unique vibe to it now.
Becoming Filipino local life in Tondo Manila.
Power On!
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[@herbertpabilona783]

Kulas the loyalty and friendship of Kumar to u was absolutely remarkable. Mahirap makita ng ganang kaibigan na puti na kagaya mo. treasure kumar.

[@Zharticrafts143zha]

Napakasaya ko Makita ang true colors of Pinoys Masaya , friendly.

[@AFSHomestead]

Great job guys! A totally epic way to arrive in Manila, I love the mix of subjects. Enjoy.

[@TheRocketrob3]

Awesome video guys loved it😅shows how massive the city of Manila is and Tondo is not so bad😊

[@marieflores5055]

Wow what a ride experience is the key!!! Thanks Kulas and Kumar for the fun!!!

[@Xpider82]

thank you for showing me progress to my country. your good intentions broadcast the whole world. 👏 apir!

[@ianharbjorn]

To more vlogs here in the country po. Looking forward to see you back in Leyte

[@joelreyes8175]

wow i give you and kumar much respect for taking the opportunity and giving us followers a view of Tondo by living there. But the hustles and energy still hasn't changed much. It is the vibe of the area. i give it that.

[@Johannchannel]

Thank you kulas natapos ko buong vedio salamat at nakita ko ulit binondo church at ang tondo

[@aydapadistudio]

I am surprised Manila looks so clean now. Thanks for taking us with you! It is like touring Manila safely in the comfort of my home.

[@origenjerome8031]

Thanks to Yorme and now Honey Lacuna. If this was Erap, Manila would still be a huge dump.

[@ronaldmangalonzo7204]

From canada now ur in tondo , hey kulas ur in my area, haha hoping to see u and kumar , dont forget to go to ugbo food area. Ur safe in tndo , dnt u worry. 👍👍👍

[@neorm2k]

Welcome to my hometown! Thank you for uplifting the stigma that Tondo is a very bad place or a slum, for other vloggers who went here,they said its a slum, that maybe, but for us its HOME. Enjoy Kulas and Kumar! Keep safe and enjoy!

[@hendosexperience4703]

Happy Birthday Coolya Kumar!! Nice save on the rooster.

[@marilynadona8408]

Thank you kulas SA pagbooked SA The Captain's Nook Staycation,,balik kayo ni Kumar ingat kayo lagi 😊

[@rubyroseirish]

Support from Davao and Abudhabi🥰

[@kodithetraveler]

Nice to see both of u again on this vlog... riding in kanding.

[@BecomingFilipino]

riding in kanding hahah

[@SeaOfLuv]

This is a good one KULAS! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Tondo. - Amping lang! Ate Amor from 🇺🇸

[@BecomingFilipino]

Have a great day!

[@blackace7064]

Nice.. buti sa tondo malinis street nila keep up the good work people ❤❤

[@boatsmainly]

Well done for portraying Tondo in a different light. It gets a lot of bad press particularly from vloggers who like to show how brave they are entering Tondo. The reality is quite different.

[@programmer3138]

that's why you should stop patronizing those vloggers. personally I don't watch those pinoy baiting vloggers.

[@boatsmainly]

​@@programmer3138I don't

[@rvotbeats]

Damn that looks SUPER fun. Makes me wanna go to Manila ✈️🏝️

[@rheymentrep9224]

We also live in Tondo. We are silent supporters. We love watching your videos and adventures. Hope we change to see you.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Have a great day in Tondo

[@rosanafabros1457]

thank you Kulas for showing to the whole world the beautiful side of Tondo Manila.GOD bless

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

Wow ang biko grabe ga laway ko. 😋

[@lordposeidon9935]

Finally welcome to my hometown, Near @ Magat Salamat Elem school , my grade school. Shout out from Mississauga Ontario.Canada

[@BecomingFilipino]

Nice one!! Positive vibes here

[@Voltis-5]

Only a few make a video about TONDO, the slum side. It's always best to see the clean and Beautiful side of the Philippines.

[@Juancho_Vlog]

You are in my place.. i miss tundo very much. Currently watching here ni Canada

[@junascarnable3987]

Hahaha,swerte tong kabyara kay naagian ninyo kulas,may gani nas kumar,mabali jud unta to...ingats

[@OrientalMonkeyBusiness]

“Hi vlog, welcome to my guys!” Haha!

[@iartol]

Wow this video came out right when i was in Tondo Amazing

[@arislawas6494]

Welcome back to manila!!

[@bisayangdako7527]

Been there long-time ago Moryunes Tondo Manila Brad Kulas thank you for sharing maayong buntag and amping guys

[@BecomingFilipino]

Amping Kanunay brod

[@tigermom1021]

Mabait si kumar 😊 you guys stay safe lalo na sa tondo

[@mariabacal7500]

Thanks Kulas as if I was physically in Manila with this video,,, power on👌

[@darlenemyles1155]

❤love your adventures ❤

[@EIEIO47]

Kyle , it’s good you can fly drone any where in Manila, not much restrictions unlike here in Canada 🇨🇦

[@georginaelliots7666]

Tondo is not a Slum as some vloggers are saying..... It is a Residential area for the Real People of Manila..... It has isolated housing for the poor and junk collectors... It is a place Where you can Experience the real life and Culture of the Filipinos... a Vibrant place for happy people...meron ding minsan Buraot..at nag sisigasigaan... Pinapatay ang mga Siga sa Tondo....pero mayroon p rin nagsusulputang mga bagong siga sa ibang lugar...😂😂😂

[@MWentworth__1]

Welcome to Manila, Kulas! Pa-picture! 📸

[@edr_tv]

Kulas❤❤ Amping good day

[@donmorelos5788]

Hi Kyle and Kumar. Interesting choice of destination, which is the heart of Manila, Tondo. I lived there once, with close relatives. Just be extra cautious, kabayan. Try not to get too cimplacent, my friend. Take care, always, and good luck to your exciting ventures, and thank you for sharing the world...Your avid San Diego follower.💕

[@margiequillotes764]

Wow naman nakita ko ang school namin ang R. Almario Elementary School sa vlog na ito before kayo nakarating ng Deca Homes ❤ 😊

[@whatthe3711]

i went there too

[@user-yr3ws9bj2v]

Salamat sa pag vlog nimo sa Tondo bai Kulas. Wala pajud ko ka anha lugara ba. #puhon

[@mercedeslusk1969]

Hello Kulas and Kumar 👋👋👋👋👋stay safe 🙏 ❤ and enjoy 👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@alesh2275]

You floored me when you said “Ukay ukay”

[@pinky9875]

this is cool vlog segment i love it! you visit the place where i grew up during my teen age years , I lived in balut tondo but me and my family left Tondo in the 80s we are living in Vancouver BC now .Thank you for visiting my beloved Tondo. I went to school in Gagalangin St. Immaculate conception Academy . ITs more fun in the Philippines🥰❤I had a lot of grear memories growing up in Tondo .

[@BecomingFilipino]

Thanks for this comment 🤙❤️🇵🇭

[@pinky9875]

@@BecomingFilipino 🥰❤️

[@darlenemyles1155]

Power On👍👍👍

[@nymphasabellon5018]

Good morning Kulas & Kumar you will supposed go there in Pasig Esplanade the new attraction near Post office & Jones Bridge.Stay safe❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@Goingnowhere453]

You’re a good lad. Lot of respect. Enjoy your life with your wife…diamond in the sand

[@vbyssey100]

Slum is Life - 😎

[@scr1m844]

looks like there was a pretty massive fire in one of the drone footage :O

[@JoePersmet]

Kumar really a cool guy, Ayuz ikasama goodvibes

[@ronnienestor]

That is really a big misconception about Tondo. TV and movies can be blamed esp. those FPJ and Erap films shot in Tondo. They showed only the poorer side. Tondo has high rise condo towers, schools, banks, bungalow houses, apartments, townhouses, malls. Based on census, the slum or squatters in Tondo is only 5% of the total population of Manila and they are mostly in BASECO area. Tondo is generally safe also. Two LRT stations serve Tondo.

[@user-mz1gw5cm5f]

I recall the malls in Manila., awesome

[@BabycakesTravels]

Oh I recognize that basketball court From another vlogger I followed It was raining and everyone was playing in the rain with a HuGe KaBoom of a Thunderstorm

[@ambotsaimo1406]

Wow 😮

[@rhodabernales7058]

Enjoy the rest of your Trip Kulas and Kumar

[@lucyintheskywithdi4monds]

I lived in Manila my whole life but I'm too scared to explore Tondo tbh. Take care Kulas and Kumar!

[@LilyGWard]

And that was a happy tricycle ride, I was smiling and laughing watching this. I have never seen that river that clean before. Thanks for vlogging Tondo. I think that man didn’t understand you when you said “puhon” hahaha!

[@BecomingFilipino]

Yeah the river looks way better than many years back.

[@junascarnable3987]

Mayng adlaw ninyo kulas og Kumar,amping...

[@relaxingpill7525]

Kulas may i know whats the brand or model of the sling bag Kulas is using?

[@xDeeFPS]

saan nabibili yung bag ni kumar?

[@goy7303]

Ok kaayo naay body guard😂😂

[@susingdumdum482]

Watching from Japan .

[@nashbenavidez3609]

The place where i was born and grew up, that is a lovely place to me, 💪💪👌❤️🇵🇭👍

[@gracechan8951]

I used to lived in Tondo, Tayuman it's not slum but there are a lot of thieves there😂, my husband who is foreigner get to used it. But there are nice people there also. My father's family owned old apartment. I love the Chinese community. Because of food.

[@aliciaconrad2190]

❤❤❤

[@boydagger2236]

Tondo is like an uncharted magical place for vloggers

[@rayman4460]

Loved how Kumar handle the fighting chicken! 😂

[@BecomingFilipino]

Legend.

[@candylesnik5750]

HI Kulas, can you please share the link for that airBNB? thanks!

[@charliejtv]

Keep safe mga lodi

[@angelinenicolas1926]

Kulas nakita kita kahapon magpapicture sana ako sa inyo ni kumar.bmalik ako ng binondo tapos sa tutuban ka lang pala pmunta.hehe. sna makita ko kayo.🙏🙏sa tondo lang din kami.

[@mimiblitberg]

Kulas, please come and visit Malabon city!

[@lilybethmantilla8475]

hi kyle or kulas and kumar..im from butuan .pero nkatira sa. dasmarinas cavite.summer meadows,pasyal ka nman don .like dasmarinas prominade.thanks ofw kongkongq❤❤❤

[@mtnluvr]

I lived in Tondo in the 80's when the crime was the highest in the Philippines. Thanks for showing the new Tondo. Now I want to visit. I was born there. Ingat Kulas and Kumar.

[@richardroebke3728]

tondo very cool to see

[@CasinoMaster48]

Kulas!!❤❤

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Happy adventure in tondo

[@Mdj_Dice_Enriquez]

Our School it's at TERMINAL, just ride jeep to NAVOTAS you'll enjoy there promise 🙏

[@quackersna]

You should have broke into a verse of YMCA when you had the vest and hard hat on. 😂

[@zionlopez]

I was waiting and wondering what happened to your motorcycle? You didn’t show nor explain if you were able to get it. Kumar, ayuha jud gakus sa imong bag; basig dagan nag kalit hahaha 🤣

[@kristofferkellinsalmi]

Kulas you are becoming a National Hero in The Philippines🏅

[@vranien]

Thank you, kulas, for showing us around tondo ❤

[@BecomingFilipino]

really appreciated this experience. Power on

[@LuvMyLilBabe]

Kumar should publish his book called, The New Filipino 2.0 Language By Kumar. 50/50 or 100, Anong ibig mong sabaw sa bihon? 😂🤣

[@MikeEstrella-df7lo]

where ur motor kulas???? mao nani ron HAHAHAHA

[@aicru]

Kulas is so cool! 😂

[@milacaibal3976]

That's what Filipinos love about you, Kulas. You are a down to Earth person. You are not afraid to interact with local people, and you try to learn our language. An English tourist is so bad that He thinks he is high and mighty than the local Pinoys. He is only visiting the Philippines but treats the Pinoy people like stupid people. Silent waters run deep. That's what Pinoy's are. Not boastful but always respectful and very welcoming to tourists. Hope some of this airhead tourists will learn from you, Kulas. Take care and enjoy the hospitality of the Filipino people and enjoy the beautiful islands of the Philippines. ❤❤❤

[@user-dv2gn3de2d]

Where did kumar get that shirt. I need one🍻🌞

[@lzlsanatomy]

Ive been to Oregon where there's an epidemic of drug addiction. Tondo is way safer. That said, we shouldnt romanticize poverty. Theres a fine line

[@dogeee9426]

Since you're going to travel a lot more in Manila. Have you planned to invest a condo or a house in Manila kulas?

[@dbudon8913]

lol tryc driver's energy is the best!!!!

[@DaleV-do1ht]

Kumar looks very protective of his bag, literally hugging it while walking along Divisoria, hahahahahahaha

[@user-un1ro5mv6c]

New subs my idol...

[@hellmarvin]

nasan na motor ni kulas?

[@wbbwtfo]

What was that on fire?

[@a.r.radjus8897]

Kulas, thank you for showing my old stumping ground... tondo taught me a lot about life in general... moved to toronto in "87 before my 21st. birthday... I've seen all kinds of gruesome stuff happened in the "70's in tondo that really opened my eyes... "It was different times back then and i missed it the most" ... salamat brod !!!

[@BecomingFilipino]

Power on 🤘🤙💪

[@DopeyDopes]

And we can see some parts being covered with billboards

[@arnoldsolivio1615]

We gonna miss the tandem of kk kulas and kumar its flash back to the biggining of your adventure vlog with kumar

[@MarcilitobebeRivera-fc7pv]

Sayang nmn kakauwi lng Namin Dito sa cavite.may unit Ang byenan ko dyn.pa picture sana kami

[@N2424M]

♥️🇵🇭🙌🏼👏🏼

[@TheRocketrob3]

16:22 😮So what happened with your motor?? Did you collect it or not??😮

[@indayglade4685]

That little kalamansi is lucky for Chinese people o Chinese new year .