I Rode the MRT Train in Manila 🇵🇭 (Philippines)

I FINALLY took Manila's MRT Metro Train for the FIRST TIME!
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[@lesmisurbanite5306]

A subway is currently under construction connecting BGC to the rest of the metro. It will also have a line that will connect it to the airport (NAIA). Bright prospects ahead.

[@SubaruB4RSK]

Wow a connection to the airport.. I would of never thought that.

[@larryjones4760]

​@@SubaruB4RSK and ncsr has airport express otw to clark aiport. but it's also under construction.

[@marcosbrocvalls]

"Under construction" in the Philippines is not a standard English term. It's Filipino English, meaning 5-10 years to completion. The Tagalog expression for that is "mamaya na po" (years) or "drawing lang" (decades).

[@joshuam.6027]

@@marcosbrocvalls except hindi na drawling lang ang subway so there's that.

[@rhylletorres9093]

@@marcosbrocvalls ano daw

[@hillroberts1311]

The construction around the BGC just confirms that the BGC that the world is talking about is NOT a bubble rather the reality of the creation of a new city and will be in the next five decades. However, there are new cities being created and built. Even where the SM MOA is found, the whole area is a reclamation area of nearly 1,000 hectares, now fully developed. That is the reality of the Philippines. No turning back. Check out Vertis North, too.

[@_SJ]

Yes, in a few years (hopefully before 2030), BGC will be connected to NAIA via subway. Clark Airport will also be connected by a separate project (North-South Commuter Railway).

[@hillroberts1311]

Thank you. Very very helpful indeed since I'm visiting the Philippines mid-year 2024. So convenient and no hassle at all. Everyone queues and not pushing each other. Great day for you too, n o doubt. Cheers from Spain!

[@girlfrombaltao]

Suggest to avoid rush hour though as can be completely different situation

[@harukurumi2747]

If its rush hour, its different better pray to get in the train quickly hshshhshs. I also think there will be another train track that will be opened in 2024 or in december not sure but its also in Manila

[@jomeckds8833]

the pushing happens during rush hour. the trains really get packed like sardines so better to ride around 10am - 4pm

[@Bernzskie22]

Meron Ka Ng Idea....hehehe!!!! Pag Uwi Mo Parang Promdi Ang Feeling Mo Like Me Sigurd Pag Uwi Namin..........Noon Kasi Token Pa.....Kada Sakay Bili Ng Token wayback 1989.....

[@richardnuevo]

So far there are 4 railway systems in and around Metro Manila. These are the MRT along Edsa, LRT 1 in the City of Manila, LRT line 2 that will bring you to the east side of the metropolis and the PNR connecting Manila to nearby provinces. Currently there are two subways underconstruction and it will create big change in the near future.

[@marcosbrocvalls]

Tagalog "near future", meaning "next decades". When those are finished, new problems would have already arised. As MRT-7 was originally planned in the 70's and we are still waiting and suffering the unending road works and destruction of pedestrian areas which will never be reclaimed.

[@skip1815]

There's a BGC bus going to Ayala Station Makati it will take you 10 mins or less. And vise versa BGC bus to Market market

[@marcosbrocvalls]

Let's say 20 minutes. Not 10.

[@nightwing4065]

Sometimes riding the MRT can be rough specially during rush hour. Stay safe as always. 👍

[@user-koko1ba29pgd84]

I am going on a trip to the Philippines with a friend at the end of the year, so this was helpful.

[@eddieboeing777]

where r u guys coming from?

[@user-koko1ba29pgd84]

@@eddieboeing777 From japan🇯🇵 I’m really looking forward to my first visit to Philippines.

[@jomeckds8833]

the bgc station you mentioned is part of the metro manila subway that is ongoing construction. this subway will also have connection to the airport via terminal 3. i hope they also build a line connecting bgc-makati-manila because this area is where the foreign tourists usually go

[@CALI_VEGAS_PINA]

You just asked… it phonetically is pronounced “Kay-zon “… 🤗 Great video-I didn’t even realize they had an MRT there already. (haven’t visited since 2008)… 🤗

[@richardnuevo]

If you like to watch a local version of NBA you can alight at the Araneta Center Cubao Station. Our version of the NBA is PBA. There are also UAAP and NCAA which are collegiate basketball tournaments. Almost always held at the Araneta Center Basketball Stadium

[@hisgreatness2]

Great video. I'm a Filipino living in Dallas and I could certainly say that Metro Manila's LRT + MRT lines are way advanced and commuter friendlier than here in Dallas. Also, the Metro line here only serves just a part of the whole DFW area unlike the LRT/MRT systems there. Super thanks for highlighting and trying out my country's metro rails. I enjoyed your blog so much! Cheers!

[@richardnuevo]

You alighted at the Araneta Center Cubao Station. I think you can give it a shot for another vlog. MRT will take you to atleast several business districts like Vertis North, Araneta City, Ortigas Business District, BGC via Guadalupe Station, and Makati business district. MRT is connected to the LRT line 1 and LRT line 2 (through a skyway bridge in Araneta Center Cubao Station)

[@tinanugget5419]

Good Job Zane exploring the MRT and LRT so cheap 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤

[@joselitoyturralde6127]

That is the way to familiarize .. do not hesitate to ask the locals of things u want to know or how and where the places you go to... locals will zurely glad to assist or help you knowing you are a tourist...

[@jobalvaro3440]

Thank you Zane for sharing your experience .. I enjoyed watching it...

[@giannishen]

It is said that Taipei’s MRT overall rating is now the best in the world. What do you think about it? It is a fun MRT ride, thank you for taking us on the MRT in Manila! 👍🥰🙌

[@rubenjrlim]

Taipei's MRT is what I hope Manila's MRT would be in the future!

[@giannishen]

@@rubenjrlim Thanks a lot for letting me know, you are very nice!

[@chuabryan6322]

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[@angelicashley]

LRT are old stations and may be older trains but bigger in size, though MRT might be cooler in temp. You should take the BGC bus next time, it's in One Ayala bus bay, where you got off from MRT. There is an ongoing subway construction with routes connecting to BGC, Makati, airport.

[@SolahuddinRomadhon]

*MRT/LRT MANILA : kalo tidak salah ber operasi sejak tahun 1997/1998/1999, yang menjadikan system transportasi kereta api modern pada massa nya, mungkin nomor urut 1 atau 2 di ASEAN setelah singapore, di susul malaysia dan thailand* • Koreksi jika saya salah data, saya dari indonesia *Mabuhay Philphina 🇵🇭🤝🇮🇩*

[@lukasloh2509]

but the rate of improvement and upgrade has been so slow. it was at times frustrating to ride specifically rush hours. The line going to station stretch about 1km😅. Also sometimes the train suddenly stop at the middle of the rack. And the passengers need to disembark. Hopefully, the two subway lines, new MRT line, LRT extensions, and the North-South Commuter Rail, all of these under construction right now will improve the mass transportation in Metro Manila.

[@dantesalazar7805]

​@@lukasloh2509sometimes it happens also in others it is only that filipinos is fond of bring down their own country

[@richardnuevo]

You can avail a beep card and you can save some few pesos atleast if you wish to patronize all the trains. Beep cards are reloadable and can be use also in some buses and modern jeepneys. I heard you can also use it as alternative to a debit card if you wish to purchase something (not sure tho). I had a beep card and i can use it still. its the same card i had ever since i was in college.

[@zermancamero2ndofficialytu711]

Try coming back in metro manila in the Philippines around the year 2029 when other rail systems got completed such as METRO MANILA SUBWAY(underground mrt in metro manila equipped with full height platform screen doors), NORTH-SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL(connects between Laguna, Philippines to New Clark City, Philippines equipped with half-height platform screen doors), and MRT-7

[@Spy-hp8ki]

That MRT line runs over Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (EDSA), while the LRT runs over Taft Ave. Btw, the Philippines' first subway line is being constructed. FINALLY.

[@serjunematt8438]

There are buses going to BGC (Uptown). The station is just across EDSA. Just ask the guards there in Ayala.

[@janevillanueva2312]

you can take the mrt and lrt and travel around metro mla . very convenient and cheaper than taking a taxi or grab.

[@Bernzskie22]

Thank You Very Much Now That Im Updated......... I Have An Idea How To Ride MRTLRT LOL!!! Its been A Long Time haven't Visit Philippines........Im A Filipino Now A German Citizen...........Bunch of Love From Homburg Saarland Germany...... Take Care Men...Maraming Salamat Po!!! Dankeschön!!!

[@richardnuevo]

Monorail train is the proposed project for BGC. All train systems are connected to each other though

[@larryjones4760]

subway is under construction

[@makoy731]

BGC will actually get 2 subway stations. One near Kalayaan and the other in front of Market Market.

[@SubaruB4RSK]

I rode it back in Aug I was kinda in the start of rush hour I was a little confused about the whole boarding and ticketing but once on the train it wasn't bad at all.

[@symph2000]

You should have taken a bus going to BGC in One Ayala, the place where you disembarked from the MRT.

[@eddieboeing777]

agreed! could've been even cheaper.

[@hillroberts1311]

GOod idea to take the MRT. I'll do the same when I visit early next year.

[@imeldarose6068]

Hi Zane, Philippines have also 2 under construction subways (including BGC Station 😊) in Metro Manila after 5 years. Extensions and Brand new MRTs, LRTs, PNR and North South Railway plus monorail from Makati to Uptown or (BGC Station also). All done after 5-6 years 😊 take care always Zane.

[@lukasloh2509]

I dont think it will be fully operational 5-6yrs from now. Well at least those extensions somehow might be operarional (LRT1). Though I just hope it will be indeed operational by 2030. But the subway, MRT7, NSCR, elevated PNR probably will take 10yrs more to finish.

[@imeldarose6068]

​@@lukasloh2509maybe youre right and it depends how fast the construction done, but according to JICA and DOT, 2025 is the partial and 2027 full operational.

[@GinoongBlue]

subway is planned to be operational by 2029

[@envillain]

@@imeldarose6068Partial opening of the subway has been scrapped in lieu of full opening in 2029 because of the logistical nightmare it would cause.

[@imeldarose6068]

Ohh i see, thanks for the clarification 😆

[@jemanuel2658]

Good for you to roam around metro Manila 👌

[@hillroberts1311]

Trivia: Hollywood actor Martin Sheen who was part of the cast of Apocalypse Now (filmed entirely in the Philippines in the 70s where Brando bought a house for the duration of the filming) with Marlon Brando and other big stars, Makati was his favourite city especially when he had to be rushed to Makati Medical Centre.

[@borrisdillan9783]

Yes because that area is undergoing huge developments.. also theres Mega Subway currently under construction

[@bryanbautista539]

Hi sir new subscriber here! I don’t know why but you remind me of when Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) was younger. You could pass as his brother. 😊 Sir Quezon city is pronounced “Kay- zone” and Araneta as “Ara - net - ta” (net like fishing net). Fyi there is also a Landmark super located at the back entrance of Central Square Mall where you ate at Shake Shack. Hope you are having a blast here in our country! Its a pity your alone but you seem to be fine with it! 😊

[@andybaker2456]

I'm curious, are you planning to visit countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. while you're in Asia? It seems to me that you're going to all the countries that remind you of home, with their skyscrapers, malls and fast food chains. It would be good to see you step out of your comfort zone a bit more.

[@maxteel2017]

I think the price is subsidized by the government that's why the mrt is cheaper in Manila.

[@ceciliaabrilla3841]

At Ayala station you dont’t need to take a taxi. The bgc shuttle bus is just right there when you get off the station .

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

The first metro in Southeast Asia

[@victorvegafria3057]

Sir there is Bgc bus from Makati to Bgc. It's very comfortable. It's just across Makati mrt station.

[@abirdieremembers8783]

take the full ride til the end at Monumento and travel back. You'll pass many historic sites.

[@alvinantonio8033]

I've always wondered why the LRT/MRT doesnt go in and out of BGC/Taguig City. Maybe the new Subway will be linking BGC to the rest of metro manila. Everything is going underground in your area, including the telephone poles, thanks for sharing your MRT experience!

[@MyJourneySolo]

I will be there in a few months. Where in BGC would you recommend staying? You made the ride look easy.

[@zelynnamoc4193]

Hi welcome to the Philippines

[@Dennis2020i]

Good Job, You did it good, highly recommended for tourist to learn on, there are dodgy once out there .. Cheers.!!👌👍😉😎✌

[@mistersquirrel0]

I did the same, took the MRT from Ortigas to Taft and LRT 1 from Baclaran to Quirino, and the same route back to Ortigas. I believe the total fare was 80 PHP ($0.80). in comparison, the minimum BART fare is $2.10 and CTA is $2.50. The trains are super cold inside and I got sick after walking outdoors in the hot and humid weather for a few hours and then riding the train. I still can't shake off my cold after a little over two weeks.

[@u2ng-ny2us]

You probably can try the influenza vaccine

[@ronnienestor]

Hello. The taxis that queue in the malls use meter. It is prohibited not to use the meter. Just hop in and tell the destination. Thanks for trying MRT and taxi. LRT is also nice with extensive areas covered in capital region.

[@paulyoutobe9742]

i think maganda naman rail system. kulang palang talaga. maybe after the full operations of mrt7, NSCR and subway mag improve na talaga to with 12M people living in MM kaya nila yan ma maintain

[@kushal809]

Love your videos❤❤❤ keep it up😊

[@FinNews167]

You could have just taken the BGC bus to ayala then take the MRT from Ayala station for a more scenic route.

[@rizellenacha7891]

Enjoy your ride and enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

[@Ryan-he2qz]

Our train network is expanding will connect intl airports and other states to another airports… our first subway our first interstate network sith the first for the phillipppines express service. Hopefully you will see this projects up and running in the near future. You can have a new prospective travelling by train and plain or by ship through different beautiful places in the Philippines

[@rrsee-zk3zu]

the way everyones lining up!!!

[@amaliahightower]

Oh wow…wondering why I didn’t get notified for this video?!

[@louislanuza1419]

mrt/lrt fares is subsidized by the government since it became operational.btw,quezon ave.or quezon city is pronounced as ki-zon ave or city.

[@JS-ew1my]

Ke-zon

[@piacash5216]

Very Nice Zane Thanks For Sharing ✌️👍👍👍👍👍👌💕🙏

[@bjornh3290]

Were you staying at tower 2? That’s where I stayed before as well . Looks familiar .

[@piacash5216]

Zane Don’t Over Eat This Time 😂😅😂 ✌️👌👍👍👍👍🙌

[@observations2011]

actually Manila's MRT is cheaper and I think comfortable compared to other MRTs around the region well, HK is good also. Surprisingly the Philippines version is competitive too. Other MRTs going further North reaching Bulacan and Cavite will soon be operational. It's something that we can be proud as Filipinos aside from the fact that it's affordable and clean and safe Actually I stopped using my car because of its convenience and saves on gas too.

[@palerskie156]

The challenge in MRT is the rush hour that most people are going home from work and school that start at 5pm

[@leonardogomez409]

Subways under construction.. This will pass thru bgc wt 3 stations ( uptown, sm aura n near mckinley )it will be ready by 2027..

[@hunk2176]

You’re pronouncing Quezon wrong…from NYC🇺🇸❤️🇵🇭 I’ve subscribed

[@efriendsf]

The Metro Manila Subway is under construction. One stop will be at BGC.

[@borjalano3922]

Next time, take bgc bus from mrt ayala station to uptown bgc. Fare is 20 pesos only. I wonder why u took a cab instead

[@milliedeguzman3026]

Zane.. Stay safe and healthy always

[@ynnos5555]

From my understanding filming on the platforms are forbidden but not strictly enforced. It’s for security reasons specially back when there were bomb threaths a long long time ago. Also, on Araneta-Cubao MRT station you could actually go through the mall to transfer to another line which is LRT2. LRT2 is the most recent line with larger coaches. The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to get a mass rapid transit line in the 80s followed by Singapore & Malaysia.

[@cesaralladin7165]

I used to take LRT from Marikana to Recto ( Qiuapo)

[@eli.capinbxu]

Zane,what is the app for currency conversion in your phone? May i know, I might be using it in my coming trips. Thanks!😊

[@umcarafilipino]

"Quezon" is read as "KE-zon". 😊

[@adamlook798]

Try the Hi Speed Train from Manila to Batanes non stop or try Manila to Cebu to Davao hi-speed train IN 2099

[@Gardo161]

should have got down to guadalupe station > taxi to uptown is much cheaper and closer

[@senpintravelsandmore]

I've been watching a lot of your vlogs since I found out about you. I plan to visit the Philippines and stay in Makati for a month. How do you get around without being a target for pickpockets and bad vibes. Some of my family and friends are warning me not to walk around alone in Manila. How did you do it without being a victim of some sort of trouble?

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

I'm an Aussie here visiting,it's more safe here on the trains than Sydney Australia

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Enjoy ride the MRT THAT ITS COOL 👌

[@estrellamiguel9988]

Enjoy and besafe

[@Zee_1003]

when riding the MRT or any public transportation, make sure you secure your belongings and don't put anything valuable in uour pocket especially during rush hour or peak hours. make sure your valuables are in front of you or close to your body, especially if it's tight. MRT rides can get REALLY, REALLY tight and difficult. there's even a running joke among commuters when riding the MRT and it's "you come in fresh, you'll come out a warrior!" 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@palerskie156]

Nice content very imformative

[@danielito3766]

Wow u local now❤

[@a.v.c.9028]

BGC subway station is coming, don't worry

[@Roadman3235]

sir is that even forbidden? i heard of that

[@lmet6174]

What camera do u use

[@stmark4181]

I'm a Filipino, now living in America. I get so NERVOUS when I see foreigners take public transportation in Metro Manila. There are pickpockets, scammers and opportunists everywhere because it's a third world country.

[@sidzky86]

Bro, pronounced as "kezon". Take care always especially your belongings ☺️

[@floren879]

Fantastic

[@arniehere]

Cool❤

[@Robbo240]

Ke-zon 🙂

[@MarilouAsoy-j4f]

Hi zen, u stop in guadalupe not ayala, then ride on a jeep only 15 i think to bgc...

[@isaacbabb6910]

Lady at 4:39 was denied entry on the train XD

[@Mikuplush-z4o]

Poor lady

[@elykyle]

1:30 anybody know what the music playing in the bg is? :))

[@jhinshoku3928]

Hi Zane it’s pronounced as Ke-son 😄

[@MirasolNunez-l9n]

I also rode it for The first time in Aug 10 2024

[@ArisArian-q6v]

You should try the speed of light train in yr 50000 haha

[@j.peaceo1031]

Keh- zon, bro.

[@vascosantos3822]

I started following Zane and i would like to know if someone have any recommendations for a similar yt creators. I would appreciate a lot.

[@mariaperea9949]

👍👍

[@princeLopez-ge9ir]

Have you ever Try LRT

[@archshunrey8979]

At least is doesn't stink right?

[@KarlZianSaludar]

this person will ride the mrt 3 tram metro 🚇 manila philippines english

[@HansPhilippines1212]

nice your vlog but moving forward, you should never take taxi, try to challenge that you drop by Ayala station then walk to Jeep station for BGC or Busway Station near Ayala station. you try to learn without TAXI! OKAY?

[@blue2x]

BGC is the place to be!

[@Spy-hp8ki]

If you like, try saying "Kezon."