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
    @herbertpabilona7835 ай бұрын

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

  • @ianharbjorn
    @ianharbjorn5 ай бұрын

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

  • @AFSHomestead
    @AFSHomestead5 ай бұрын

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

  • @Zharticrafts143zha
    @Zharticrafts143zha5 ай бұрын

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

  • @Johannchannel
    @Johannchannel5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheRocketrob3
    @TheRocketrob35 ай бұрын

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

  • @Xpider82
    @Xpider825 ай бұрын

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

  • @ronaldmangalonzo7204
    @ronaldmangalonzo72045 ай бұрын

    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. 👍👍👍

  • @marieflores5055
    @marieflores50555 ай бұрын

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

  • @aydapadistudio
    @aydapadistudio5 ай бұрын

    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

    @origenjerome8031

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @marilynadona8408
    @marilynadona84085 ай бұрын

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

  • @joelreyes8175
    @joelreyes81755 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @blackace7064
    @blackace70645 ай бұрын

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

  • @neorm2k
    @neorm2k5 ай бұрын

    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
    @hendosexperience47035 ай бұрын

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

  • @kodithetraveler
    @kodithetraveler5 ай бұрын

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

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    riding in kanding hahah

  • @rheymentrep9224
    @rheymentrep92245 ай бұрын

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

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Have a great day in Tondo

  • @rubyroseirish
    @rubyroseirish5 ай бұрын

    Support from Davao and Abudhabi🥰

  • @rvotbeats
    @rvotbeats5 ай бұрын

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

  • @SeaOfLuv
    @SeaOfLuv5 ай бұрын

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

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Have a great day!

  • @TitaMariamSaladBowlC02
    @TitaMariamSaladBowlC025 ай бұрын

    Wow ang biko grabe ga laway ko. 😋

  • @boatsmainly
    @boatsmainly5 ай бұрын

    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

    @programmer3138

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @boatsmainly

    @boatsmainly

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@programmer3138I don't

  • @junascarnable3987
    @junascarnable39875 ай бұрын

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

  • @iartol
    @iartol5 ай бұрын

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

  • @rosanafabros1457
    @rosanafabros14575 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-yr3ws9bj2v
    @user-yr3ws9bj2v5 ай бұрын

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

  • @Juancho_Vlog
    @Juancho_Vlog5 ай бұрын

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

  • @OrientalMonkeyBusiness
    @OrientalMonkeyBusiness5 ай бұрын

    “Hi vlog, welcome to my guys!” Haha!

  • @Voltis-5
    @Voltis-55 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @shopkins12
    @shopkins125 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Manila, Kulas! Pa-picture! 📸

  • @mercedeslusk1969
    @mercedeslusk19695 ай бұрын

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

  • @arislawas6494
    @arislawas64945 ай бұрын

    Welcome back to manila!!

  • @lordposeidon9935
    @lordposeidon99355 ай бұрын

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

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Nice one!! Positive vibes here

  • @tigermom1021
    @tigermom10215 ай бұрын

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

  • @bisayangdako7527
    @bisayangdako75275 ай бұрын

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

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Amping Kanunay brod

  • @darlenemyles1155
    @darlenemyles11555 ай бұрын

    ❤love your adventures ❤

  • @georginaelliots7666
    @georginaelliots76665 ай бұрын

    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...😂😂😂

  • @nymphasabellon5018
    @nymphasabellon50185 ай бұрын

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

  • @edr_tv
    @edr_tv5 ай бұрын

    Kulas❤❤ Amping good day

  • @ambotsaimo1406
    @ambotsaimo14065 ай бұрын

    Wow 😮

  • @junascarnable3987
    @junascarnable39875 ай бұрын

    Mayng adlaw ninyo kulas og Kumar,amping...

  • @user-mz1gw5cm5f
    @user-mz1gw5cm5f5 ай бұрын

    I recall the malls in Manila., awesome

  • @donmorelos5788
    @donmorelos57885 ай бұрын

    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.💕

  • @JoePersmet
    @JoePersmet5 ай бұрын

    Kumar really a cool guy, Ayuz ikasama goodvibes

  • @charliejtv
    @charliejtv5 ай бұрын

    Keep safe mga lodi

  • @margiequillotes764
    @margiequillotes7645 ай бұрын

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

  • @whatthe3711

    @whatthe3711

    Ай бұрын

    i went there too

  • @pinky9875
    @pinky98755 ай бұрын

    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

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this comment 🤙❤️🇵🇭

  • @pinky9875

    @pinky9875

    5 ай бұрын

    @@BecomingFilipino 🥰❤️

  • @rhodabernales7058
    @rhodabernales70585 ай бұрын

    Enjoy the rest of your Trip Kulas and Kumar

  • @darlenemyles1155
    @darlenemyles11555 ай бұрын

    Power On👍👍👍

  • @EIEIO47
    @EIEIO475 ай бұрын

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

  • @angelinenicolas1926
    @angelinenicolas19265 ай бұрын

    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
    @mimiblitberg5 ай бұрын

    Kulas, please come and visit Malabon city!

  • @BabycakesTravels
    @BabycakesTravels5 ай бұрын

    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

  • @lilybethmantilla8475
    @lilybethmantilla84755 ай бұрын

    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❤❤❤

  • @scr1m844
    @scr1m84419 күн бұрын

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

  • @richardroebke3728
    @richardroebke37285 ай бұрын

    tondo very cool to see

  • @nashbenavidez3609
    @nashbenavidez36095 ай бұрын

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

  • @juliuspalamos7863
    @juliuspalamos78635 ай бұрын

    Happy adventure in tondo

  • @susingdumdum482
    @susingdumdum4822 ай бұрын

    Watching from Japan .

  • @ronnienestor
    @ronnienestor5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mariabacal7500
    @mariabacal75005 ай бұрын

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

  • @goy7303
    @goy73035 ай бұрын

    Ok kaayo naay body guard😂😂

  • @rayman4460
    @rayman44605 ай бұрын

    Loved how Kumar handle the fighting chicken! 😂

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Legend.

  • @vbyssey100
    @vbyssey1005 ай бұрын

    Slum is Life - 😎

  • @LuvMyLilBabe
    @LuvMyLilBabe5 ай бұрын

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

  • @LilyGWard
    @LilyGWard5 ай бұрын

    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

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah the river looks way better than many years back.

  • @gracechan8951
    @gracechan89515 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @boydagger2236
    @boydagger22365 ай бұрын

    Tondo is like an uncharted magical place for vloggers

  • @candylesnik5750
    @candylesnik57505 ай бұрын

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

  • @aliciaconrad2190
    @aliciaconrad21905 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @lucyintheskywithdi4monds
    @lucyintheskywithdi4monds5 ай бұрын

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

  • @relaxingpill7525
    @relaxingpill75255 ай бұрын

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

  • @mtnluvr
    @mtnluvr5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-un1ro5mv6c
    @user-un1ro5mv6c3 ай бұрын

    New subs my idol...

  • @MarcilitobebeRivera-fc7pv
    @MarcilitobebeRivera-fc7pv5 ай бұрын

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

  • @Mdj_Dice_Enriquez
    @Mdj_Dice_Enriquez5 ай бұрын

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

  • @aicru
    @aicru5 ай бұрын

    Kulas is so cool! 😂

  • @kristofferkellinsalmi
    @kristofferkellinsalmi5 ай бұрын

    Kulas you are becoming a National Hero in The Philippines🏅

  • @MikeEstrella-df7lo
    @MikeEstrella-df7lo5 ай бұрын

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

  • @DopeyDopes
    @DopeyDopes5 ай бұрын

    And we can see some parts being covered with billboards

  • @zionlopez
    @zionlopez5 ай бұрын

    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 🤣

  • @DaleV-do1ht
    @DaleV-do1ht5 ай бұрын

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

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna5 ай бұрын

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

  • @CasinoMaster48
    @CasinoMaster485 ай бұрын

    Kulas!!❤❤

  • @lzlsanatomy
    @lzlsanatomy5 ай бұрын

    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

  • @arnoldsolivio1615
    @arnoldsolivio16155 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-dv2gn3de2d
    @user-dv2gn3de2d5 ай бұрын

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

  • @atosanjose4051
    @atosanjose40515 ай бұрын

    Province life is still the best.

  • @dbudon8913
    @dbudon89135 ай бұрын

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

  • @xDeeFPS
    @xDeeFPS5 ай бұрын

    saan nabibili yung bag ni kumar?

  • @noelf3312
    @noelf33125 ай бұрын

    I heard " hey vlog, welcome to my guy"

  • @adelinajallorina5352
    @adelinajallorina53525 ай бұрын

    Adto. Mo sa Pasig River esplanade

  • @vranien
    @vranien5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, kulas, for showing us around tondo ❤

  • @BecomingFilipino

    @BecomingFilipino

    5 ай бұрын

    really appreciated this experience. Power on

  • @dogeee9426
    @dogeee94265 ай бұрын

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

  • @N2424M
    @N2424M5 ай бұрын

    ♥️🇵🇭🙌🏼👏🏼

  • @curious_tomcat
    @curious_tomcat5 ай бұрын

    I miss Binondo

  • @indayglade4685
    @indayglade46855 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheRocketrob3
    @TheRocketrob35 ай бұрын

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

  • @juncanoy165
    @juncanoy1655 ай бұрын

    Sayang brad diha ko gahapon sa tondo wala ko kakita ninyo

  • @bonifaciobonifacia8679
    @bonifaciobonifacia86795 ай бұрын

    Can never be convinced of tondo

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