Typhoon Carina | Walking through BGC | Rain Sounds ASMR

[@Vendell_23]

Disiplinado mga tao sa BGC wala ka makikitang basura sa kalsada unlike sa ibang luga sa metro manila ang daming basura

[@JeanAriesM]

May tagalinis dyan.. mga mayayaman kasi nakatira dyan.

[@Vendell_23]

@@JeanAriesM Mayaman ka man o mahirap dapat may disiplina parin kung wala ka nyan magiging basura talaga kapaligiran

[@JeanAriesM]

@@Vendell_23 nasa tao naman talaga yan regarding garbage. Di natin mapigilan ang behaviour ng tao pero maagapan yan.. kahit nga mismo sa bansa natin in general walang proper areas para sa basura. Dati puro basura sa kalsada pati mga homeless marami..magdumi pa sa daanan.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Ang kakulangan ng basura sa mga lansangan ay isang bagay. Ang mga modernong imprastraktura at underground drainage system na idinisenyo upang harapin ang ganitong uri ng mga bagyo ay ang tunay na himala ng modernong engineering.

[@willyvasquez8531]

Tama❤❤❤

[@KelvinLigo]

Hello sir, i'm the maintenance of the verve residence who fix the screw of your scooter 😊 i am going to subscribe your channel. Stay safe and enjoy living here in the Philippines.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thank you very much Kelvin. I appreciate your help that you gave me. I hope you'll enjoy watching my videos! 😀

[@wavemaker2077]

Those wondering why bgc doesn't get flooded, it is because bgc was designed to withstand severe flooding. Bgc has a multi-level catch basin that sits beneath what is currently the Burgos Circle. The structure, which is called a detention tank, is composed of five stories that collect water during heavy rainfall or typhoons with a total capacity equivalent to 8 Olympic-sized swimming pools. When the rain stops or if it’s already safe to discharge the collected water, pumps are activated for the water to reach the Balasimpan Creek then towards the Pasig River, emptying the tank.

[@abepagtama3803]

BGC, is a Will planned City, if you notice, their are NO overhead electrical wire/spaghetti wire, not like the old Manila? Yes there is a catch basin below BGC.

[@anemicsilence]

👍👍👍

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm not saying that private industries are always going to be better than governments to build infrastructure, but Ayala Land did a superb job at building BGC and other private neighborhoods into glowing examples of what modern engineering can produce as living environments.

[@JaniferCadungog-cu9nx]

Kung kaya Gawin sa BGC puede rin Gawin sa ibang Lugar ng Bansa.

[@manoi54]

@@JaniferCadungog-cu9nxdaming bbaguhin n walang gustong kumilos..puro umpisa..

[@okamsug]

BGC has an elevation of 16 meters above sea level, that and a modern sewage system keeps it free from flooding. Many areas in metro Manila are just a few meters above sea level (and sinking due to the weight of buildings and the loss of aquifers or underground water table), in soma places they are even below sea level and of course old and inadequate drainage system, compounded with garbage problem makes it prone flooding.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Yes, exactly. That helps a lot with the quality of life here in BGC

[@patrickconroy8729]

Thanks for the tour, amazing place and it does not appear like you have to worry about getting mugged

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Very true. BGC is such a safe place!

[@RealGaryGibson]

BGC looks so nice even in the rain!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm glad you were able to see this place in person when you were staying in Metro Manila.

[@staraxystaraxy5147]

di na ako magtataka kung bakit walang baha sa BGC kase super linis ng bawat sulok disiplinado mga tao isa pa madameng halaman at mga puno sa paligid❤

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Also it's located on a large hill and the drainage system is very well designed by Ayala Land.

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Nice walking tour of BGC. Mabuhay 🇵🇭

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thank you for watching! It was a very enjoyable walk. I wish that my better edited video of an earlier daytime tour of BGC would have a fraction of the attention this video got 😅

[@pinokyopinoyako123]

What I noticed is why you are crossing at the pedestrian lane even when the light is red. Following traffic signals is important for your safety and the safety of others. Please wait for the green light before crossing to avoid any accidents. Thank you✌️

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thanks for the tip. I usually cross the street only if there aren't any cars coming and when it's totally safe. This time I haven't always been keeping as safe because I was very pressed for time and needed to get back home. Thank you for pointing that out to me.

[@okamsug]

BGC is beautiful even with the rain. But then again, I like the rain. It's peaceful and the pace is slower.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

It's beautiful, as long as there's no flooding

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

"Maulan ba sa inyo pag bumubuhos dito" Yes, raining here in Tampere as well

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm just fortunate that we don't get any flooding here

[@siopaomaster]

Glad that BGC was peaceful yesterday

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Most people were too shy to be out yesterday it seems

[@hannaliza2221]

Definitely right decision buying my condo in BGC Uptown Parksuites 1 for my retirement home ♥️ thank you Lord Jesus ♥️🙏

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm really fortunate that my wife had the ability to purchase a condo here. Everything is only going up in value since that time..

[@TravisMorta]

New subscriber I'm Jeana Morta sir the couple the you met in Makati yesterday.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thank you very much for subscribing. Always happy to interact with my viewers 😎

[@rosemarieplazuelo3459]

Oh no. What a heavy rain. Stay safe. 😢😢

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

It was actually quite relaxing to be out at that time

[@JohnnyDumandal]

Been there bfor when i was young..that place was called fort bonifacio if i was not mistaken,a military camp wherein most of the houses there were owned by soldiers in the military,,and even that time, the place is green..clean etcs..well disciplined mga tao..cuz military camp..glad the transformation is remarkable..what a nice place to live at with ur love ones..ok..take care, good luck and GOD BLESS us all..

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm so blessed to be living here. Mabuhay

[@Khrysie]

What a calming mediation.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm glad you liked it. Very peaceful to be outside at that time

[@wahoowahoo2341]

MEDIATION OR MEDITATION ?

[@Khrysie]

​@@wahoowahoo2341 thank you for the correction. Yes, I meant to write meditation. Namaste.😊

[@charliethesupebeagle]

BGC has an underground water collection tank with ~6M gallons capacity. Looks like it’s working.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That's interesting, I never knew that. Where did you learn about this?

[@snowtyboy]

KZbin

[@blogJM]

And it only costs 65M, which is cheap considering the recurring damage floods bring.

[@abepagtama3803]

@@TheTimelapseTraveler The Real Estate Developer of BGC, that’s one reason why real estate in BGC are much more pricey?

[@fremarperalta2235]

Maganda ang drainage system ng BGC.

[@tongkachu]

drainage nila papunta sa mga poor community sa gilid like rembo haha

[@snowtyboy]

It's raining but still warm not freezing cold.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That's one of the things I love about the climate here in the Philippines. I'm sick of tired of the freezing cold rains in NYC after 30 years.

[@alfieobrianmationg-qe7bw]

BGC NO FLOOD AMAZING

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That's only one of the amazing things about this place! You should watch my recent video where I talk about my life here

[@motivationontop6587]

Why Baguio city, tagaytay and Isabela no flood and just Manila 😂

[@blogJM]

@@motivationontop6587 higher elevation

[@joannerodriguez8912]

Amazing!!! 👏🏻they plan it well kudos for engineers!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Absolutely. They did an amazing job!

[@MrQwertypoiuyty]

Visit Marikina and the poorer parts of old Manila - easily flooded. The infra there in BGC, Makati, or Ortigas are much better but we need the world to see how the other parts or distressed areas of Manila are doing!

[@inisipisTV]

It also floods in Tokyo. I’ve been there. The problem with Manila and Marikina is its very low elevation in comparison to the sea. Even with good sewage system, the water tide would just go back up. Old Manila having old and antiquated sewage system like Paris doesn’t help. The solution is to remove all the houses and buildings along Pasig river, give each side 5 meter clearance, then build large dikes on each side. Then build a large water gates along Manila bay. Dredging Pasig river only helps for boat and barges to navigate, never meant to prevent flooding, since the sea level is always constant. During the time of Senior Marcos. He planned to have the entire Marikina to be a large Water Reservoir, since it’s lower than the Marikina river and studies done in the States concluded that the Area would be more flood prone and level of the Marikina river would go higher, as we see it came true, even with the high river embankments built. Unfortunately due opposition from LGU, people power, Informal settlers, all long term Government planning was thrown out the window.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I wish that people in those places would demand the local governments to do something about the infrastructure which isn't able to handle even moderate rain without giant puddles and floods. What BGC has built into it is nothing short of a miracle infrastructure when it comes to dealing with heavy typhoons, but it doesn't mean that other municipalities should just throw their hands up and stay so vulnerable to complete devastation.

[@MrQwertypoiuyty]

@@TheTimelapseTraveler Agree. I heard just now that DPWH "might" implement a similar catchment system to the other areas of Metro Manila. But where will the money come from then? BGC, Makati, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, the exclusive subdivisions like Forbes Park can afford it because, simply, the local governments and big developers there CAN afford it. But building those expensive infrastructure in the poorer areas of Metro Manila will be challenging as it won't be a priority in my opinion. I am heartbroken but will we just let poor people suffer or die and those who are rich living in BGC enjoy their safe abode? It's like medieval England or France, really: peasants are just to be discarded while those aristocrats need to be protected and can live in safe palaces like Versailles. I am just perplexed.

[@sumimasenpanda]

One of only 5 nice and safe towns in luzon. BGC, makati ave and pasay bay, tagaytay, alabang

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Supposedly there will be several new places that will try to match the splendor of BGC, Makati and Alabang. Let's see what Clark City will look like five to ten years from now.

[@remigiomaranan745]

It's sad that places like BGC is not getting flooded because it was designed/constructed properly but the problem, all those excess rainwater from their drainage system goes to adjoining areas that are poor but that's life in the Philippines, you're lucky if rich/have money to afford the luxury of living in this places.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

You're totally right about that. BGC was constructed on a hill and the poor areas, like the nearby Pembo for example is down low by comparison. Also, there are giant water reservoir to collect the water which is buried underneath the Burgos Circle. This gets emptied in a way which does not affect the low lying areas. Thanks to this design, BGC is not prone to flooding like so many places around Metro Manila. The living costs are so much higher as a result. It's a real shame though that other places don't have even a half decent drainage built into the infrastructure.

[@henrymnl]

wrong, they have lots of trees and Burgos Circle that can hold rain water and release them when needed...poor areas are flooded because of their garbage and they catch the water from high places. Get your facts right.

[@bertdigsthis]

BGC hasnt changed since 2004?

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That was a typo, too bad I didn't catch it until it was too late. I filmed that just a few weeks ago during the typhoon Carina.

[@danielito3766]

I ❤ rain

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I always loved walking in the rain also.

[@snowtyboy]

No floods no brownout in BGC

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I'm really fortunate to be living here. No place for me like it! You will probably enjoy watching a video I posted earlier about a touri made here in BGC. One of my favorite videos I made for this channel.

[@MDJ1205]

Hi, what’s the name of that bar/restaurant at 29:45?

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That's Dr. Wine. Beautiful place, but very pricey. That's why I don't think I'll be making a video there for my food channel (Timeless Food Travels) maps.app.goo.gl/ys1QejGkarNe3YyS7

[@MDJ1205]

@@TheTimelapseTraveler Thank you, looks pretty decent, will definitely visit!

[@Khrysie]

​@@TheTimelapseTravelernot even a date with your wife?

[@jerryc8792]

Tingnan mo ang BGC, walang BAHA! Kasi, ang mga tao e edukado at marunong. Hindi sila nag tatapon ng basura kung saan saan di tulad ng mga mangmang nating mga kababayan!

[@khel9505]

May underground tank ang bgc tulad sa japan

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Maraming salamat sa panonood ng aking video. Bahagi nito ang magandang sanitasyon, ngunit matatagpuan din ang BGC sa tuktok ng isang malaking burol at may modernong drain system.

[@TenCo-by9pf]

BGC has the World's Best Planning so BGC don't get flood that is why it is called a Ultra Modern City of the Philippines along with Makati City, Pasig City, Pasay City Mandaluyong City etc..

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Very true. Ayala Land was able to build BGC into a magnificent, modern metropolis and use their massive funds to have the best infrastructure possible, hence the cost of living is so high compared to all those other places.

[@ignaciobalais5394]

Why the heavy rain flooding doesn’t affect BGC ?

[@charliethesupebeagle]

@@ignaciobalais5394 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XUZ6eVp5elhcU

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

The well designed infrastructure and the fact that it's built on a tall hill really helps.

[@blitzkrieg3227]

Matthew 5:3-12 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

[@TimelessFoodTravels]

Oh my God, I can't believe how many views are here!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

It's really amazing to see how many people are flocking to watch this!

[@atuldwivedi43star]

Youforget me??

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Of course I still remember, Atul

[@gignmotion]

WTF. Way back in 2004?!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

That was a typo, that was just a few days ago... 2024. I only realized the mistake after it was already posted and went viral 😅

[@rrjjay8643]

Mataas na lugar ang BGC parang burol .

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Yes, that's one of the reasons we never have flooding here. Also there is a modern drainage system that's built to make sure the water has a place to go.

[@marklawrencedasig3650]

I hope the government can emulate the flood control and the drainage system in BGC

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

The biggest stumbling block is the corruption of local barangays and the lack of funds. Two things that Ayala Land was able to deal with..

[@spedboy1966]

Walking too fast you need a stabiliser.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thank you for the observation. One of my most popular videos of all time.

[@donjosegomburza835]

Plus no garbage… garbage is one of the causes of floods…

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

For sure. The sanitation system here has well maintained.

[@jamesjavellana5]

2004?

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

2024... Thanks for catching that typo!

[@jamesjavellana5]

No worries. Your welcome.

[@armastus1474]

Yup, BGC is safe. I guess screw the other people who are poor right? How about you Filipinos start fighting your government for the right to have better infrastructure! How many more need to die or loose homes. Fight! Protest! Stand up for yourselves!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

I totally agree. Too many Filipinos are complacent with whatever situation they're in or anything going on around them. Not to apply my own western perspective, but the Philippines is a western style democracy, at least in theory. The government, whether local or national, works for the people. People should demand better, especially for basic infrastructure to keep them safe.

[@almh_23]

seriously i would be laughing if you're not a Filipino 😂 #PakialameraLang

[@marvgabato]

@@TheTimelapseTraveler our laws are patterned from the US law, after they leave us, and give us Democracy,

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

I can’t imagine installing “better” infrastructure in Manila without bankrupting the gov 😂 that’s probably impossible cost-wise.

[@RR52517]

Only 17 Million pesos lost during the typhoon. It's not only BGC that is safe. There are many places in Metro Manila that were flood free. I stay in Pasig City. I even traveled during typhoon. I passed ORtigas AVenue, C5, EDSA, Shaw Boulevard, Greenhills, Pasong Tamo in Makati and the roads were passable. Of course, there were areas that were flooded especially those low lying areas. I've noticed that the waters receded faster than before.

[@user-iq7cl3dx5z]

parang di naman heavy rain yan. normal rain lang

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

The rain wasn't so heavy just then. My wife wouldn't allow me to go out during the very heavy rain 😅

[@Khrysie]

​@@TheTimelapseTravelerAawww, your wife must give a F&¢k about you!

[@Khrysie]

Aaww. Your wife must give a F@¢k about you!