5:02 that ancient church is a UNESCO world heritage site. Intramuros is a walled city and literally means within the wall. Its the only walled city in south east Asia. I wonder what your reaction must be once you see the heritage town of Vigan and Taal
This was by far the highlight of our trip by far. I thought the area was really beautiful. Felt like Spain. Very cool. I liked this much more than BGC or Makati. It felt really authentic.
@@rebornabroad we have many colonial towns. Most of manila sadly was destroyed during the 2nd world war. It's the 2nd most devastated city after Warsaw, Poland during that time
Yes, the history is insane. I had the chance to see the old town and was very impressed. Best part of our short trip. I will definitely return but I think to a smaller city. Manila and the bit I saw of the metro was pretty interesting, but I think I'd enjoy one of the smaller cities more. I am interested in Siargao island. It's an emerging spot for my niche. I hear a lot of good things
Intramuros is basically what the entirety of Manila looked like before WWII wrecked everything. intramuros was, iirc, the final battleground between the US and Japan (Battle of Manila, 1945). The fact that it was a walled city pretty much explains why it has retained most of the old infrastructure, though there are other places that has more or less retained some of the Spanish style aesthetic, like the places nearby the Bamboo Organ Church AKA Saint Joseph's Parish/Academy. Basically where there's an old church, there are likely some old stuff that was preserved. And if you wanna see what Manila looked like before it was bombed in WWII, you gotta visit the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan which preserved and relocated a lot of the antique houses. It's basically a museum of old colonial houses.
That had to be incredible. The whole area was stunning and well preserved it was actually the part or Manila we enjoyed most. Very cool. History is immense.
the walking is just because you're in "this old town" haha filipinos are always impressed by how much I walk. BGC is another exception neighborhood. It has some walkability
This is my major bone to pick with SEA in general. I lived in the Balkans and really forgot how much I loved walking. I do what I can in SEA. It's definitely not only the Philippines
We have entertainment city which is the las vegas of the Philippines, eastwood city which is the san francisco of the Philippines less the homeless for theres no homeless there. We have sariaya which is an art deco town like napier, NZ, vitalis villas ehich is the greece of the Philippines, calatagan which is the Philippine riviera and others. The Philippines is like a world on its own really. Its the big surprised in asia
I definitely will return. I think outside of Manila sounds better to me. As I mentioned, I am. I am very interested in Siargao and Baguio. I am definitely open to returning. There is a lot to see. If they improve that airport, it will really help
I enjoyed a few days there but don't think I would want to live there long. I found it kind of overpriced for the region, and I found the food to he very unhealthy, but the people were fantastic. Really nice people. I liked the fact that English was widely spoken. To really form a proper opinion, I plan to return to the Philippines and see other parts of the country. It was just a visa run, so we only got a taste of it.
@rebornabroad you're thinking about it the right way. I've lived here over a year and it's MUCH easier to lose weight in Thailand or Vietnam. The outdoor activities go up as you leave the city, but then the amenities can fall off a cliff too. The development unfortunately doesn't match the price point. Friendly people tho. Unfortunately, again, your average thai/Vietnamese person you meet will have more financial freedom relative to their cost of living to go out and do stuff with you. Philippines is extremely unequal.
Indeed Philippines is more expensive as we are taxed to the max to pay off foreign debts. There’s 12% tax on the sale of goods and services, on top of the other taxes.
Next time you visit Manila, you should check out Binondo Chinatown across the river, Rizal Park and its museums and Dolomite Beach to see the beautiful Manila Sunset. Quiapo is interesting as well but too overcrowded especially around the Quiapo Church and not that safe for foreigners. Mall of Asia is also a nice place to roam around and will get you to see the sunset also. The Venice Grand Canal Mall near BGC is quite nice also. Unlike any other Southeast Asian Cities, Manila has many old churches. For truly Hispanic experience, Vigan is a must see city though its far away up north.
Thanks 😊 it was a short trip for business. I'd like to see more of the Philippines. Baguio, Siargao, and other destinations call to me more than Manila. I definitely will return and see more at some point.
Those highrises opposite of old Spanish town is Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in the world. It used to be the main business district before Makati. But that was back in the 50s
Next time I am in town, I plan to see this. This is much more my style, but as it was somewhat limited, I wanted to make sure I covered the areas popular for expats. The old town was really cool. I imagine Chinatown would be also
This was my favorite part of the brief trip. I'm really impressed by the old town. Stunning. This was much more my speed than some of the more modern parts. Beautiful.
Philippines is a very poor and underdeveloped country. According to the world bank, 37% of the population still live in slums as of 2021. With a gdp per capita (PPP) of 11420 in 2023, which is only half of the world average of 22226, making it one of the poorest countries in the world.
@@TheOnlyTruthTalker I'm checking the World Bank Website this the report. "Poverty rate declined from 23.5 percent in 2015 to 18.1 percent in 2021 despite the shocks endured through the COVID-19 pandemic and other global headwinds such as high global commodity prices and tight global financial conditions. "
@@TheOnlyTruthTalkerWhy do you think that one very poor country like the Philippines would bother to build modern and world class districts such as BGC, Alabang or Makati? Manila is one among “ten cities with most skyscrapers in the world” according to mainstream media outlets. So are those skyscrapers meant for the poor slum dwellers?
This is my request to our DEPT OF TOURISM Please tell those people to stop intimidating tourist Our tourist police and oinspector teams must take this into consideration and makes some move to correct this behaviours
I have read from some bloggers’ journals that Manila is ranked among “Top 10 most skyscrapers in the world”. I’m kind of surprised but not shocked. The Philippines 🇵🇭 is not underdeveloped country as suggested by one comment here but is a developing country and among the world’s sustained and highest GDP with 2023 stats of 7.8 rate figure. If the Philippines is one among the “world’s poorest countries”, then what’s the point of creating modern and first-class districts like Makati, Alabang or BGC? Are those skyscrapers built meant for the slum dwellers? Haters I want you to sleep well tonight.
Development is relative. Any capital city in Southeast Asia will showcase the best the country is capable of looking at wealth distribution, and you'll get a clearer picture. This isn't only the Philippines it's everywhere in SEA. Bangkok, the modern mega city, also has slums. Not as insane as the ones I saw in Manila, but nonetheless. Lots of companies out source thr Philippines because of very low labor prices. Large corporations love that. So, of course there larger corporate areas will show immense wealth. Two things can be true at same time.
I agree the place is really more it's our favorite part of the trip, actually, and you get mobbed by these guys as soon as you arrive. That area is way to beautiful to allow shanties
I am aware I don't hate America or anything. I just don't like aspects of American culture, so when I live overseas, it's not something I look for really.
I poured it in your m0thers mouth, and so far, all these videos have done well. I imagine you don't understand how youtubes algorithm works . Also all over her face should ask her about the taste I am sure she remembers
"Done well"? 30 seconds of a view counts, irrespective of the merit. What is this 'mother' thing? I guess this comment shows your class - i.e. very very low. My mother died many years ago. @@rebornabroad
Oh no, are we bad? Oh, poor you? 😢 clown 🤡 🤣 😂 🙄 😆 😒 i never met so man little babies. I am really not impressed with the Philippines. Some nice comments but largely a bunch of babies who can't take any criticism.
The state of infrastructure in the Philippines poses a considerable challenge to its economic growth. Unsightly electrical and telephone wires hanging above streets symbolize an inefficient and outdated urban planning system.
It's still more developed than a lot of Southeast Asia. I lived in Viet Nam 5 years and many years on and off around the region. They definitely have population problems and some of the biggest slums I have seen in the region, but Saigon is a city of like 12 million and doesn't even have a highway or metro. So there are levels to this. I found Makati to be more developed than a lot of neighbors, but for sure, the difference between the haves and the have not was crazy.
@imdislikingstupidcomments I mean I have been living all over Asia a long time. I was in Nepal after the earthquake, so even though Manila clearly had some problems, I didn't see it as so bad. When I was in Kathmandu, the power was sonly on a few hours a day, and there was a fuel crisis. People quing kilometers for petrol so 🤷 like I said development is relative
Philippines is a very poor and underdeveloped country. According to the world bank, 37% of the population still live in slums as of 2021. With a gdp per capita (PPP) of 11420 in 2023, which is only half of the world average of 22226, making it one of the poorest countries in the world.
Yeah, I could see it in some places. The development looked like Bangkok and other places looked like Kolkata. Definitely major population problems. I was only there a short time, so I only just got a small look at it. It's definitely a really interesting society. Everyone we met was pretty solid. Even if the country has a lot of problems. We had some good interactions with locals
@@rebornabroaddon't mind him he is a Malaysian who hated the Philippines. It's not 2021 but 2010. He is such a liar. The Philippines is now starting to be considered as an upper middle income country. It's the rising tiger of Asia.
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It was definitely interesting
5:02 that ancient church is a UNESCO world heritage site. Intramuros is a walled city and literally means within the wall. Its the only walled city in south east Asia. I wonder what your reaction must be once you see the heritage town of Vigan and Taal
This was by far the highlight of our trip by far. I thought the area was really beautiful. Felt like Spain. Very cool. I liked this much more than BGC or Makati. It felt really authentic.
@@rebornabroad we have many colonial towns. Most of manila sadly was destroyed during the 2nd world war. It's the 2nd most devastated city after Warsaw, Poland during that time
Yes, the history is insane. I had the chance to see the old town and was very impressed. Best part of our short trip. I will definitely return but I think to a smaller city. Manila and the bit I saw of the metro was pretty interesting, but I think I'd enjoy one of the smaller cities more. I am interested in Siargao island. It's an emerging spot for my niche. I hear a lot of good things
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Intramuros is basically what the entirety of Manila looked like before WWII wrecked everything. intramuros was, iirc, the final battleground between the US and Japan (Battle of Manila, 1945). The fact that it was a walled city pretty much explains why it has retained most of the old infrastructure, though there are other places that has more or less retained some of the Spanish style aesthetic, like the places nearby the Bamboo Organ Church AKA Saint Joseph's Parish/Academy. Basically where there's an old church, there are likely some old stuff that was preserved. And if you wanna see what Manila looked like before it was bombed in WWII, you gotta visit the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan which preserved and relocated a lot of the antique houses. It's basically a museum of old colonial houses.
That had to be incredible. The whole area was stunning and well preserved it was actually the part or Manila we enjoyed most. Very cool. History is immense.
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Wow bro had no idea you went to the Philippines
Yes we did it as a visa run for a few days
the walking is just because you're in "this old town" haha
filipinos are always impressed by how much I walk.
BGC is another exception neighborhood. It has some walkability
This is my major bone to pick with SEA in general. I lived in the Balkans and really forgot how much I loved walking. I do what I can in SEA. It's definitely not only the Philippines
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We have entertainment city which is the las vegas of the Philippines, eastwood city which is the san francisco of the Philippines less the homeless for theres no homeless there. We have sariaya which is an art deco town like napier, NZ, vitalis villas ehich is the greece of the Philippines, calatagan which is the Philippine riviera and others. The Philippines is like a world on its own really. Its the big surprised in asia
I definitely will return. I think outside of Manila sounds better to me. As I mentioned, I am. I am very interested in Siargao and Baguio. I am definitely open to returning. There is a lot to see. If they improve that airport, it will really help
@@rebornabroadYes, you should and try our beautiful beaches, not in rainy days of course as when you are now these days .
Nice video 😊, I was in Manila last month, unfortunately just for a couple of hours as I had only a stopover, but I visited Fort Santiago also 👍🏻
I enjoyed a few days there but don't think I would want to live there long. I found it kind of overpriced for the region, and I found the food to he very unhealthy, but the people were fantastic. Really nice people. I liked the fact that English was widely spoken. To really form a proper opinion, I plan to return to the Philippines and see other parts of the country. It was just a visa run, so we only got a taste of it.
@rebornabroad you're thinking about it the right way. I've lived here over a year and it's MUCH easier to lose weight in Thailand or Vietnam.
The outdoor activities go up as you leave the city, but then the amenities can fall off a cliff too.
The development unfortunately doesn't match the price point. Friendly people tho. Unfortunately, again, your average thai/Vietnamese person you meet will have more financial freedom relative to their cost of living to go out and do stuff with you.
Philippines is extremely unequal.
Indeed Philippines is more expensive as we are taxed to the max to pay off foreign debts. There’s 12% tax on the sale of goods and services, on top of the other taxes.
Next time you visit Manila, you should check out Binondo Chinatown across the river, Rizal Park and its museums and Dolomite Beach to see the beautiful Manila Sunset. Quiapo is interesting as well but too overcrowded especially around the Quiapo Church and not that safe for foreigners. Mall of Asia is also a nice place to roam around and will get you to see the sunset also. The Venice Grand Canal Mall near BGC is quite nice also. Unlike any other Southeast Asian Cities, Manila has many old churches. For truly Hispanic experience, Vigan is a must see city though its far away up north.
Thanks 😊 it was a short trip for business. I'd like to see more of the Philippines. Baguio, Siargao, and other destinations call to me more than Manila. I definitely will return and see more at some point.
@@rebornabroad Have fun in your trips both of you😊
Those highrises opposite of old Spanish town is Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in the world. It used to be the main business district before Makati. But that was back in the 50s
Very cool. We didn't make it Chinatown this trip, but I think I will definitely visit again and maybe check it out. Lots of history
@@rebornabroadanother interesting district is the Korea town of Manila
Philippines is like a Latin American country but in Asia.
I definitely felt that. I liked that aspect of the culture a lot
Just across the river is Chinatown which is the oldest Chinatown in the world
Next time I am in town, I plan to see this. This is much more my style, but as it was somewhat limited, I wanted to make sure I covered the areas popular for expats. The old town was really cool. I imagine Chinatown would be also
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I've heard mixed views about Manila. I'd still like to visit though.
This area was very cool I wasn't so impressed with other parts I saw
Bless that vietnamese guy's soul I hope he has been REBORN in a better place. Technically since he wasn't in his own country he was Reborn Abroad
Good play on words. There's lots of news coming out about that one. So far, they arrested 11 Vietnamese people in connection
Sta. Maria Church in ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE
Is also one of the UNESCO World heritage site.
This was my favorite part of the brief trip. I'm really impressed by the old town. Stunning. This was much more my speed than some of the more modern parts. Beautiful.
@@rebornabroad Vigan City is one of them
Before WWII, Manila was called the Pearl of Asia.
The old town is beautiful
Philippines is a very poor and underdeveloped country. According to the world bank, 37% of the population still live in slums as of 2021. With a gdp per capita (PPP) of 11420 in 2023, which is only half of the world average of 22226, making it one of the poorest countries in the world.
@@TheOnlyTruthTalker I'm checking the World Bank Website this the report.
"Poverty rate declined from 23.5 percent in 2015 to 18.1 percent in 2021 despite the shocks endured through the COVID-19 pandemic and other global headwinds such as high global commodity prices and tight global financial conditions. "
@@TheOnlyTruthTalkertrolling around like a fool😂 always the same comment 2021? No its 2010. I'm sure you are not happy in your life 😂
@@TheOnlyTruthTalkerWhy do you think that one very poor country like the Philippines would bother to build modern and world class districts such as BGC, Alabang or Makati?
Manila is one among “ten cities with most skyscrapers in the world” according to mainstream media outlets.
So are those skyscrapers meant for the poor slum dwellers?
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Thanks man this place was crazy
This is my request to our DEPT OF TOURISM Please tell those people to stop intimidating tourist Our tourist police and oinspector teams must take this into consideration and makes some move to correct this behaviours
Yeah, it wasn't great, but we still really enjoyed the old town. Best part of it trip.
I have read from some bloggers’ journals that Manila is ranked among “Top 10 most skyscrapers in the world”. I’m kind of surprised but not shocked.
The Philippines 🇵🇭 is not underdeveloped country as suggested by one comment here but is a developing country and among the world’s sustained and highest GDP with 2023 stats of 7.8 rate figure.
If the Philippines is one among the “world’s poorest countries”, then what’s the point of creating modern and first-class districts like Makati, Alabang or BGC?
Are those skyscrapers built meant for the slum dwellers?
Haters I want you to sleep well tonight.
Development is relative. Any capital city in Southeast Asia will showcase the best the country is capable of looking at wealth distribution, and you'll get a clearer picture. This isn't only the Philippines it's everywhere in SEA. Bangkok, the modern mega city, also has slums. Not as insane as the ones I saw in Manila, but nonetheless. Lots of companies out source thr Philippines because of very low labor prices. Large corporations love that. So, of course there larger corporate areas will show immense wealth. Two things can be true at same time.
Plz visit BGC ( Bonifacio Global City ), Venice Grand Canal Mall & Okada Hotel Casino thank you
Thanks, I checked out Makati and BGC. Only a short trip.
Our ice cream is different because instead of the usual milk we used coconut milk
That is actually fairly common in SEA. I like coconut ice cream. They do a coconut coffee in Vietnam that is (not healthy at all) delicious 😋
Those tuktuks are called pedicabs. They should be banned there in intramuros. They should remove the shanties inside too and rebuild old buildings..
I agree the place is really more it's our favorite part of the trip, actually, and you get mobbed by these guys as soon as you arrive. That area is way to beautiful to allow shanties
In case you dont know, the Philippines was once a US colony.
I am aware I don't hate America or anything. I just don't like aspects of American culture, so when I live overseas, it's not something I look for really.
no mice in manilla
Really?
41 mins will not hold many folks attention unless they are totally bored. Tats look like you poured used motor oil on your arms.
I poured it in your m0thers mouth, and so far, all these videos have done well. I imagine you don't understand how youtubes algorithm works . Also all over her face should ask her about the taste I am sure she remembers
"Done well"? 30 seconds of a view counts, irrespective of the merit. What is this 'mother' thing? I guess this comment shows your class - i.e. very very low. My mother died many years ago. @@rebornabroad
Don't recommended channel because they're bad.
Oh no, are we bad? Oh, poor you? 😢 clown 🤡 🤣 😂 🙄 😆 😒 i never met so man little babies. I am really not impressed with the Philippines. Some nice comments but largely a bunch of babies who can't take any criticism.
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The state of infrastructure in the Philippines poses a considerable challenge to its economic growth. Unsightly electrical and telephone wires hanging above streets symbolize an inefficient and outdated urban planning system.
It's still more developed than a lot of Southeast Asia. I lived in Viet Nam 5 years and many years on and off around the region. They definitely have population problems and some of the biggest slums I have seen in the region, but Saigon is a city of like 12 million and doesn't even have a highway or metro. So there are levels to this. I found Makati to be more developed than a lot of neighbors, but for sure, the difference between the haves and the have not was crazy.
This guy is probably Vietnamese or Indonesian.
@@fgujffyhvn wrong
@imdislikingstupidcomments I mean I have been living all over Asia a long time. I was in Nepal after the earthquake, so even though Manila clearly had some problems, I didn't see it as so bad. When I was in Kathmandu, the power was sonly on a few hours a day, and there was a fuel crisis. People quing kilometers for petrol so 🤷 like I said development is relative
you'll see wires in every Southeast Asian city. But BGC in Metro Manila is one of the few places in the whole region with wires completely underground
Philippines is a very poor and underdeveloped country. According to the world bank, 37% of the population still live in slums as of 2021. With a gdp per capita (PPP) of 11420 in 2023, which is only half of the world average of 22226, making it one of the poorest countries in the world.
Yeah, I could see it in some places. The development looked like Bangkok and other places looked like Kolkata. Definitely major population problems. I was only there a short time, so I only just got a small look at it. It's definitely a really interesting society. Everyone we met was pretty solid. Even if the country has a lot of problems. We had some good interactions with locals
Pathetic hater... posting the same comment everywhere.
@@rebornabroaddon't mind him he is a Malaysian who hated the Philippines. It's not 2021 but 2010. He is such a liar. The Philippines is now starting to be considered as an upper middle income country. It's the rising tiger of Asia.
@@rebornabroadeverything he said is a lie. You can find him anywhere with the same comment 😂 such a sad person
You are actually is an insult to your own intelligence prioritised by your racial biases and ignorance.
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