WARNING ⚠️ Traveling In The PHILIPPINES During Holy Week Can Be Tricky

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
  • Travel during the Holy Week can be tricky. Starting on Maundy Thursday and through Good Friday the Philippines shuts down to observe the Easter holiday. It almost feels like the lockdown during the pandemic. Filipinos go back to their provinces on Thursday so the seaports, airports and bus terminals will be jam packed so make plans to leave on Wednesday if you can. Thanks for watching.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @keithjenkinssalute
    @keithjenkinssalute 2 роки тому +1

    salute Calvin

  • @pleaseactright1
    @pleaseactright1 2 роки тому +1

    Great video........

  • @haroldchannel8883
    @haroldchannel8883 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sunshine shoulder's for today's vlog glad you help out the Canadian and the Brooklyn expat

  • @hybrid711
    @hybrid711 2 роки тому +2

    Good stuff.

  • @c.a.sreacts
    @c.a.sreacts 2 роки тому +2

    Good to see the subscribers showing up to the Philippines

  • @theJURN88
    @theJURN88 2 роки тому +5

    Its a religious activity. Its not only about business and money.

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      Right but we want to give people a heads up who aren't aware of the shutdowns and transportation issues.

  • @skybox-fs6dv
    @skybox-fs6dv 2 роки тому +2

    Good interview!👍🏽👍🏽

  • @gysellemargarethmartinez1258
    @gysellemargarethmartinez1258 2 роки тому +1

    Morning sir calvin 😍😇🙏

  • @bert671
    @bert671 2 роки тому +8

    on a positive note for the non believers in manila. NO TRAFFIC!

  • @Gurkha9
    @Gurkha9 2 роки тому +4

    Good Friday is always meatless 👍

  • @Livingabroadalex
    @Livingabroadalex 2 роки тому +6

    Who's the handsome short guy? 🤣 It was a pleasure meeting you Calvin!

  • @stephengallagher6299
    @stephengallagher6299 2 роки тому +1

    GOD BLESS

  • @savidwatkins9014
    @savidwatkins9014 2 роки тому +5

    Shutdowns:
    Holy Week
    Typhoons
    Heavy Rains
    Xmas & New Year
    Also, the covid crisis can ramp up again during Flu season

  • @salvadorpacheco523
    @salvadorpacheco523 2 роки тому +1

    I would die during holy week lol this guy needs MEAT! Haha great video as always!

  • @Yoflowanimation
    @Yoflowanimation 2 роки тому +1

    Calvin brother I’m trying to come over and visit man 🔥💪🏽💪🏽

  • @ddusek100
    @ddusek100 2 роки тому +1

    You said IT park in Cebu city, cuz I'm living here in Cebu city lahug condo

  • @gilbellamy7713
    @gilbellamy7713 2 роки тому +1

    Hello from Texas! Have a safe trip!

  • @FLDnKuwait
    @FLDnKuwait 2 роки тому +2

    I've been enjoying myself here in the Philippines 🇵🇭. I'm now in Cebu. I tried to stay at the place Alex suggested, but it was booked during the few days I'll be here. So, I ended up at Seda. It's actually rated "Excellent". It won't disappoint. Keep the content coming I really appreciate what you're doing. And anyone wants to hear from a first timer 👋🏽. Be safe...
    👢 On The Ground!

  • @ronj6038
    @ronj6038 2 роки тому +2

    So u guys are why some of our staff are late for work? Cause it sure isn't “traffic, sir!” during HW

  • @ronscudder3568
    @ronscudder3568 2 роки тому +9

    Once again Calvin you always come through by taking the opportunity to give your subscribers a great update. A really nice surprise! Every time I watch one of your videos it just solidifies my newfound decision to make the Philippines my home. Thanks 🙏 for introducing us to the crew. Happy Easter!

  • @njinblack
    @njinblack 2 роки тому +2

    Everybody Follows your channel, Calvin. America use to shut down during Easter in the early 40s when everybody was more religious in this country. So, everything will be open on Easter Sunday in The Philippines.................Yes Calvin "Being in Paradise in THe Philippines." No meat? Yes, you are on the other side of the world where ALL the Beautiful Women are at..... A 3 some? Damn Calvin, now I really want to save up my money at the age of 70 and I can bring my Viagra. Damn A Brooklynite from my hometown...Good Video Calvin!

  • @dixiebrick
    @dixiebrick 2 роки тому +3

    Wow channel keeps getting better and better! Living abroad will get a look!

  • @coolbreeze6591
    @coolbreeze6591 2 роки тому +2

    Great job! Calvin..

  • @devonmcknight8179
    @devonmcknight8179 2 роки тому +4

    New York NY in the house!

  • @dgourdine50
    @dgourdine50 2 роки тому +3

    Cal, my boy from Bklyn gave me all the answers I needed when he just gave you “the look” and the sly grin/laugh. Tell him I said…..”Yaaaaay Ohhhhhhh A’ight!!!”

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣 it's his first trip here and he's having a blast.

  • @malcommagnificent6948
    @malcommagnificent6948 2 роки тому +4

    I went to metro supermarket in IT park, I fell in love five times before I got back to the hotel!😂😂

  • @TheJhn924
    @TheJhn924 2 роки тому +4

    Great interview video Calvin... very informative.

  • @malcommagnificent6948
    @malcommagnificent6948 2 роки тому +4

    Is that Ayala mall? Across from quest hotel? I stayed at quest!

  • @gilberturesti338
    @gilberturesti338 2 роки тому +2

    advice from someone participating in Holy Week, shop ahead buy your supplies and stay home. Actually the resort prices are much higher and many times the highways and roads are full of traffic trying to get from one place to another. If your not participating in the religious activities this relax and wait until the streets are empty again. Actually Holy week begins that Thursday thru Sunday.

  • @lionhearted1969
    @lionhearted1969 2 роки тому

    During Holy Week, not 'everyone' goes back home to the province. Non-residents only comprise a small portion of the population of Cebu City. It's just that religious people respect the commemoration of the death of Christ Jesus so they stop working. Well, some really go back to their place of origin if the don't live in Cebu City. There is only one official 'non-working' holiday during the Holy Week: Good Friday. However some companies stop working on Maundy Thursday to give time to non-Cebu residents to be able to get a flight/trip back to their respective islands and provinces across the country as most public transport stop operating by Good Friday. Cebuanos are very religious that they everything stops on Good Friday, the only day in a year where they don't go to work. A few exemptions are establishments which provide basic humanitarian services such as hospitals or medical facilities.

  • @Hicks-g1m
    @Hicks-g1m 2 роки тому +5

    I'm going to start traveling soon within the country

  • @PhilippinesMyParadise
    @PhilippinesMyParadise 2 роки тому +6

    Great is the word!
    The interviewer, the interviewed, and the whole interview…
    Catholics practice not eating meat on Wednesday and Friday throughout the 40 days of Lent. If you choose to participate in fasting during Lent, it should be in the form of penance.
    Looking forward to more of your fantastic videos, my dear Calvin! Good luck! Take care and have a fabulous holy week/Ned 🌹🤝🌹

  • @joy_guieb659
    @joy_guieb659 2 роки тому +3

    Maayong hapon! Nice video Sir Calvin. Most businesses will resume tomorrow Easter Sunday or Monday. Enjoy and be safe guys!

  • @quinnbat
    @quinnbat 2 роки тому +2

    Very holy people will get to heaven before most of the west!

  • @malibu-ken
    @malibu-ken 2 роки тому +1

    at 16:51... Damned masks!!!

  • @CRF.Esq.
    @CRF.Esq. 2 роки тому +4

    Globe and Smart have got a duopoly, as far as control of digital communication in the Philippines. It is a rort, as most Filipinos are trapped with continually paying for load and internet connection.

  • @devonmcknight8179
    @devonmcknight8179 2 роки тому +4

    16:15 I'll be in Brooklyn by next week - Prospect Park!

  • @74cpll78
    @74cpll78 2 роки тому +1

    Good mornnig my brother, god blessed you n your beautiful family.

  • @Co12cast
    @Co12cast 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Calvin,I really enjoy all that information and your friend was very informative to.I’m planning to visit and I’m really excited about.Stay safe,you and your family.🙂✌🏿

  • @danielmatthews1522
    @danielmatthews1522 2 роки тому

    Dam...wish I was there lol.

  • @spurgeonwrightjr.3115
    @spurgeonwrightjr.3115 2 роки тому +2

    That's only for catholic people in the Philippines for others it doesn't apply...

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      Everyone is affected 🤣

  • @GoodMan-fq2rf
    @GoodMan-fq2rf 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Calvin, I wish I could be there right now but I have a few projects here in the states that I have to power up before I come to the Philippines 🇵🇭. Yes I’m not worried about missing out on meeting the young and caring Beautiful flower 🌸 filipino women that seems to blossom each and every day that the sun rises in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

  • @lamonttaylor5061
    @lamonttaylor5061 2 роки тому +3

    The House of Representative plan and want to pass a nationwide marijuana bill.

  • @antonwilliford8293
    @antonwilliford8293 2 роки тому +3

    Shout out to Cal from VA Beach my hometown

  • @garyt7232
    @garyt7232 2 роки тому +4

    I traveled to The Philippines during Holy Week. What you and your guests say about what is happening is on the money. Felt like total chaos as I traveled in Bagio and Segada. Thank you for keeping it real brotherman.

  • @ddusek100
    @ddusek100 2 роки тому +1

    Alex I was following him when I was in Thailand he's done lot vlogs in Thailand

  • @russellcasey7031
    @russellcasey7031 2 роки тому +1

    Get on down og. still running, that's a good thing proud .of you. Young, old man God loves you like I do👁😅👍👁👋👋👋👋👋💪🕵

  • @malcommagnificent6948
    @malcommagnificent6948 2 роки тому +2

    That's why I left when I did, 😂😂 1-14th

  • @TheMiketru
    @TheMiketru 2 роки тому +3

    I've been visiting my family since the end of March. This is the first time being here around Holy Week. Holy week!!! 👀 In one of the grocery store lines Legaspi the day prior was horrible. My wife and two kids was in line for 40 minutes. 👀😅 I will never do it again. Lol. You both hit it on the head. I will say there were a few restaurants open during those two days in Legaspi. We used Grab and Food Panda for deliveries. I didn't want to waste my time driving on those two days. Once again keep up with the good work my friend.

  • @DJTReinOkinawa
    @DJTReinOkinawa 2 роки тому +3

    Those guys are all smiles ear to ear. Yea, they’re enjoying themselves!! Was hoping to see you boogieing to the Electric Slide lol Great content nonetheless. Enjoy your weekend!!

  • @francesmcdonald8145
    @francesmcdonald8145 2 роки тому +2

    Calvin maybe 7/11 stores 🏬 it is 24/7, ask
    one or two deferent person it they’re open
    during Holy Week or ask one of their
    manager

  • @CCSupernova
    @CCSupernova 2 роки тому +1

    That is false, you can work as long as you’re willing to spend your days at work, most of us working in BPO industry as if we have a choice

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      The majority of the population adheres to the superstition.

  • @Jay-King
    @Jay-King 2 роки тому +5

    I normally avoid going to Philippines during Holy week but here I am now in Manilla. Thank God I did my grocery shopping before everything was closed.

  • @lancecorporal7605
    @lancecorporal7605 2 роки тому +2

    c'mon guys, Jesus dies on Good Friday ~ of course, everything shuts down lol

  • @lamonttaylor5061
    @lamonttaylor5061 2 роки тому +2

    It might be best book a flight with the airline next time.

  • @lovemyFilipina
    @lovemyFilipina 2 роки тому +3

    My girlfriend has her store open in Makati LOL not that will do you any good 😊

  • @robertrishworth6379
    @robertrishworth6379 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like Ayala Mall

  • @colinb993
    @colinb993 2 роки тому +3

    Damm Calvin on your way to AC going to miss you by a month. Wish you could have been there in May. Would have love to hook up with you and chat.

  • @theseagoat7842
    @theseagoat7842 2 роки тому

    Your friend is marrying a Filipina and she let him have a wedding during Holy Week?? That’s kinda odd

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      It's actually the day after Easter

    • @theseagoat7842
      @theseagoat7842 2 роки тому

      @@calroach1 o ok gotcha. So are you gonna be able to make it still??

    • @calroach1
      @calroach1  2 роки тому

      @@theseagoat7842 no because our ship was rescheduled due to holy Week and Marilyn doesn't fly.

    • @theseagoat7842
      @theseagoat7842 2 роки тому

      @@calroach1 aww that sucks. Well now we all know not to make travel plans in or around Holy Week.

  • @patrickmunneke8348
    @patrickmunneke8348 2 роки тому +3

    I'm surprised your GF didn't notify you it was Holy Week.
    But more importantly who is going to feed those cats in the background?

  • @iskyled94
    @iskyled94 2 роки тому

    first