As a US Veteran you got me in the first 60 seconds. Thank you. I fly back to phillipines next week. Your video really gave me a boost

@mhalouritz8369

8 күн бұрын

Woww thank you so much for planning to visit our country again....🤗🤗🙏♥️🇵🇭🇵🇭

@user-tn7ie6ze1n

3 күн бұрын

What type of veteran are you

Wow! What a narrative! You took the words right out of my mouth. I, too, have grown disenchanted with the USA, although it is where I found my dream through much hard work. I will always love this land of opportunity, but now I need to full another dream: go back to the Philippines where I was born and raised. My mother was a filipina; my dad was an American. Both are gone now.

@arnolddavidson5245

26 күн бұрын

fullfill

@user-fp6fe4ho7u

3 күн бұрын

Try again. So bad my late husband really wanted to retire I either Philippines or Thailand.

Biggest culture shock that shocked when I first got here in the States is that neighbors can’t even strike a conversations, it’s surface level so sad.

Brother I hear you I'm about to come to the Philippines to retire at 42 in Baguio city, if All Americans only knew how great the Philippines is.

@abra.hui.

21 күн бұрын

They don't need to. Let us locals enjoy the place, if more foreigners have more land than locals then we're doom lol. I'd hope our economy grow bigger, once the average Filipinks in main city become rich then I won't mind foreigners flock the city as long as we own the land lol. You may see me as selfish af, but I just want to see our country and local flourished. It's a better place if locals owned the place

@nlf17

17 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏

@mariatan7177

8 күн бұрын

Baguio is an excellent choice. Excellent weather and organic food.

@4rct1c9Ic3m4n

4 күн бұрын

@@abra.hui. True. Just look at Thailand. It's awash with tourists from all over the place. Lucky the Philippines is "off the beaten path"

I love how genuinely you narrate about your BGC journey as an American foreign expat living here in the Philippines and making it your home close to where roots you've grown up in your American homeland. It's nice to hear that your adventures back home and when you're still young are like recurring experiences now that you’re in BGC, which holds close to your heart. Cheers to upcoming chapters of your BGC story-telling! ❤

@jiggetty

Ай бұрын

Tell me he doesn’t use chat GPT to write these

@wonyoungiewonyoungie8501

7 күн бұрын

@@jiggetty so what?

Cheers Brian ! you are most welcome in our country

The Filipino sincerity & warmth are rich & remarkable.

Excellent video brother. I nearly shed a tear. This is exactly how I feel about this country. I just started a little channel and you have inspired me to make a heartfelt piece of content like this. Thank you

Most Filipino people are welcoming and the scenery in the province has a lot to offer. On the other hand, I'd like to have a taste of the ideal USA such as living in a tree lined community, or have a coffee or tea during fall, have a long drive to visit different states and meet the nice people of different countrysides not to mention their beautiful forest parks. If I could have all in one place then it would've been a paradise.

You should think to write a book .You are a good story teller..Good job and good luck!🙂👍

I lived in Greenhills, San Juan City for the past 22 years and enjoyed it a lot. I hardly go to Makati or BGC. Recently, I had to accompany a friend who got hospitalized for 5 days in BGC and I was so impressed with what I saw there. It's as if I was transported to Taipei or Shanghai. I couldn't believe we have a world class city here in Metro Manila.

@AngkatanNamwaran

27 күн бұрын

We are actually constructing two cities that are larger than BGC... (Villar City) which is 3,500 hectares/8,649 acres, and (New Clack City) which is 9,450 hectares/23,351 acres. For context, BGC is only 240 hectares/594 acres.

@zzzzxxxx341

26 күн бұрын

Taipei or Shanghai, what does that mean? Is that an insult?

@AngkatanNamwaran

26 күн бұрын

@@zzzzxxxx341 Why would it be an insult?... But I have to say that BGC looks quite different from those places.

@romyvenes6381

26 күн бұрын

@@zzzzxxxx341 I lived in Taipei for almost 3 years and they were happy moments in my life. I had a good impression of Taipei. I visited Shanghai once and I was quite impressed with their buildings. Since I was impressed with what I saw in BGC, it sort of gave me a recall of those two impressive cities I saw in the past.

@rambotan5867

16 күн бұрын

Lighten up, dude.. ​@zzzzxxxx341

That is why they called pearl of the orient..and also known as country of love..

We are actually constructing two cities that are larger than BGC... (Villar City) which is 3,500 hectares/8,649 acres, and (New Clack City) which is 9,450 hectares/23,351 acres. For context, BGC is only 240 hectares/594 acres.

Loveit - - - your narratives spakes hearthwarmingly truecore. Enjoy OPHIR!!!!

I smiled all the way to this vlog😊

Brian, thank you for saying good things about my birth country. Yes, most filipinos does not live a luxurious life like in America but we are relisient, and patience no matter how tough life could be. The smile in every filipino’s face, friendliness and the hospitality are the characters that makes us difference from the others.

Bring tears to my eyes..The American Dream vs.Paradise... I am very grateful for America, for the $$$ that helped me to send nieces to finished colleges in PH...I hope that Pinoys get smarter whom they put in office,enough of corruption the future is shining bright if people smart up and who they will vote in their town and islands to make things possible for every Pinoy so they don't seek employment overseas

@pingyu5141

Ай бұрын

We have become smarter indeed. The general filipino populace had waken up that it's the Marcoses that we needed all along to uplift the country and our lives. That's why PBBM won the presidency in a landslide victory! So far he doesn't disappoint with his leadership, even with all these 'has been' trying to pull him down, we will see yo it that he remains president up to his term.

@InfiniteGoodness

Ай бұрын

@@pingyu5141 ooooh shut up! BBM the Bengeg Budol Man gosh, need i say more?

I read PH is building new BGC like Mega cities around Manila & all over the country…Indeed PH is like the new USA.

@ungas024

26 күн бұрын

Small cities (larger than BGC but not as big as one city in Manila) are sprouting in Manila Bay (near the American Embassy) and will be modern cities but those will take at least a decade or two to be fully realized.

@prodbymask.

5 күн бұрын

I've been to Clark Pampanga and New Clark City I think they are def up there with BGC on modern looking places in the philippines. I have not visited alot of countries in Philippines so I could be wrong

@user-fp6fe4ho7u

3 күн бұрын

Exactly

These shoes are made for walking...in BGC specially.! You are a great story teller ...for one i love all the backstory and reference ...

Brian the Story Teller/Poet

I went to KUALA LUMPUR AND THEN VISIT THE BGC AND KL SAY NOTHING COMPARED TO BGC ❤😭

@emmalee9747

13 күн бұрын

KL has far better infrastructure than the Philippines. BgC is nice, but it’s a bubble that doesn’t really have the soul of the country. It feels like the USA in a fishbowl in Manila. No hate. It’s still nice and awesome, but also getting really expensive.

@princekim4171

10 күн бұрын

@@emmalee9747 the only thing good in malaysia is twin tower,,, people around the globe comeback again in philippines because of the people, they are the true soul amd heart of the philippines and they are the reason why people coming back for more, malaysia dont have a heart everyone is racist ive been there for a years, ive visited some places,, and ofcourse philippines are colonized by the american and spanish and we have their culture and tradition hahah, Malay keep telling they are colonize by british and trying the accent of foamy british accent,

@emmalee9747

10 күн бұрын

@@princekim4171 no hate on both places. They are both wonderful in their own way and both have their own problems.

@user-fp6fe4ho7u

3 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tip bec one my plan is to visit Kuala Lumpur ,now want to switch to BGC I stayed for 1 night at the Holiday INN at BGC but I have not seen the whole BGC bec the next I have to fly back here in US.

very inspiring story!

traffic teaches us perseverance , ,and many more to keep coolness

@larrylim3571

28 күн бұрын

That's our education system having bobong and sira for our leaders...as well as some too many heroic passionate leaders for money and fame, big and small in the past... Plus the gullible ignorant fools ...( Majority or the ballots were rigged?) who voted for them.

Agree with you bro. Here in state, living here is very stressful. Driving here is another experience, because other's driving attitude, always in a hurry and cuts you off, flipping you their fingers, because you are too slow. Thanks for sharing your positive comments, why you love living in BGC.

You are a good narrator,I bet a good writer too. I enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

Everything is in here 🇵🇭 except for the winter 🇵🇭🇺🇸

@user-fp6fe4ho7u

3 күн бұрын

Well there is a bit winter at Baguio city especially at night bet Dec to March

Now, that is an inspirational video!

I agree that sometimes the best thing in life is stepping out of your comfort zone... I'm so glad for you🩷 and I wish I'm there 😘enjoying BGC, etc.

I hope our country the PH tho would have many job opportunities not just for locals but foreigners. So they can have a stable life here and do what work they want and being digital nomads. Our country will open one day for full foreign ownership

Artillery clogging, the sky trying to drown me. 😂 i know, wet season starts now so better carry an umbrella always.i lived in manila for 10yrs, i miss it, but i must say, province life is still best, nothing beats nature.❤

You make me laugh buddy,great😅

tnx for that nice words about my place BGC, and the narration is perfect, cheers bro 🥂🤗🍸💚🍺🍾

Bgc is formerly Fort McKinley. Name after American president mckinley. Plus you are close to the American cemetery where g.i final resting place that's why you are feeling at home in bgc, it connects the old American history to new

@jessevelazquez7088

9 күн бұрын

Bro what? The similarities have nothing to do with BGC's past at all. It's modern and clean. That's the only connection. Reminds me of Florida if floridians weren't so weird. It has all the ammentities and infrastructure like a modern American city. Not a single person cares it use to be an American fort.

@TaLeng2023

5 күн бұрын

​@@jessevelazquez7088hey Florida Man ain't so bad, he seem even OP

@user-fp6fe4ho7u

3 күн бұрын

I hope they built a shrine of Pres Mc Kinley then in BGC

@Miguel_angel6791

2 күн бұрын

@@user-fp6fe4ho7u True because late press McKinley is American president plus the American cemetery in bgc. I agree with you. Like statue of Jose rizal erected in Europe and other part of the world.

Just enjoy your stay in the 👍🇵🇭

"...the local bureaucracy can feel like navigating a labyrinth designed by someone who really hates efficiency". You got that right! I remember the first time I developed a system to automate or simplify the document-handling process back in the early 2000s. Eventually, a department head requested me to modify the system so that they could still perform some manual processes. They didn't want to lose their jobs. ; )-

Welcome to the free world Brian! ❤️❤️❤️

The IRONY of this is that BGC is somehow an American creation because it preserved this big land estate to be untouched for decades because it was formerly an American military base. 😊

God man your poetry made me subscribe to your channel. Enjoy the Philippines brother 🤟💚

Why don't you try to visit Baguio city, it's even colder there, the weather there is 27 degrees as the highest and 8 degrees is the lowest, lots of pine trees there too.

Wow what a narration😊

Thank Sir for liking my poor country philippines. Welcome Sir Enjoy your stay .God bless USAPhil 💚👍🇺🇸🇵🇭

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Wow

❤😂😂Thanks,Man,for liking our place,Your place❤❤Take Care!

You always are so eloquent. They should hire you for their infomercials.

Spot on bro, love your honest reaction. Enjoy your new found journey. God bless you

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭FREINDLIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD🏆🏆🏆

From Stars and Stripes to 3 Stars and a Sun 😀

Yess, filipino is quite an loving people.an we respect foureingner in our Country.

That beheaded head on the ground on your thumbnail was a bit visually weird. But the message of your video is very well-written.

Its because Philippines was once an american colony , maybe thats why you feel like your still in america

Great narration and story-telling. Glad you're having a wonderful time! Some people just have it in their destiny to find greater joy in a foreign land while some find it in their homeland. Uplifting video! ❤😊

"I've seen snails with a better sense of urgency"...🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Talk about nostalgia and being homesick… this coming from a Filipina living in Arizona…. I’ll be coming back home to Manila (soon)😢

100% married in the PH 5 years ago, still here :)

You’re American living there and I’m f Filipino living here in America, Filipinos love foreigners that’s why you enjoy your life there, I’m struggling to work hard here to pay my bills and taxes eh

@TaLeng2023

5 күн бұрын

And it was an American hill station too

beautiful telling story ❤❤❤

Language barrier is not an issue in the Philippines coz majority speaks English. Enjoy and Stay safe.

@AngkatanNamwaran

27 күн бұрын

Most Filipinos are fine with simple or basic English communication... but deeper conversations aren't possible with a lot of people, because they don't have a firm grasp on the English language the way American do. For example, if you want to have a deep philosophical discussion in English, most Filipinos wouldn't get what you're saying, or it might fly over their heads. That's why a lot of Filipinos say "nosebleed"... Obviously, there are some Filipinos who would be able to hold deep conversations in English, but you'd need to find them.

@elanneyamoto4976

20 күн бұрын

@@AngkatanNamwaran Dah ....We are not Americans but at least majority understands and can speak English unlike other Asian countries.And what are you talking with simple English?Most of us are educated and can use deeper English.At school teachers from Elementary to University use English to students while teaching.So don't understimate on how we speak in English coz we are more fluent than where you came from.Here in North America,They are English speaking but most of them are gramatically wrong when using a sentence.

@nlf17

17 күн бұрын

​@@elanneyamoto4976True.

Lion king eyes can find where the lioness are located. 😍😍😍😍😍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻

Am I listening to a poem?

Before long BGC's allure would also go the way of that once "shiny new car"-faded paintwork and dings and dents as multiple BGC-like but bigger "better" cities sprout elsewhere vying for "the title"

Subscribe done Welcome to the Philippine enjoy

Cheers to funding your own paradise🥂

@dongdimal9136

29 күн бұрын

I mean finding* not funding hahhaa

Wondefully narrated thoughts...totally awed like listening to an essay assignment of your top student in class. Impressive content.👏👏👏

Philippines is the new America. Philippines is the new land of gold and honey! 🎉

@WindMills_

12 күн бұрын

lmao no, Ph only caters to middle to upper middle class and rich peeps. If you're poor, you're fucked most of the time. predatory wage rates with high prices for ordinary workers, which is like 90% of the population

« America has a mid life crises » 😉

❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

🥰🥰🥰

there's another city growing in luzon island it's the old clark air base in pampanga. it's name is the name sake of the old air base clark global city. it's still under development but has the potential to be a new business and living quarters in the province. and another city between marikina and quezon province. with the new plans and finally learning that trains are better if done correctly like what the japanese had done philippines are now become what it should have been all along a central hub for everyone who has a dream and aspirations to thrive. being the tigers of asia is no long a dream for the philippines it's now fulfilling it's promise. american dream is not dead it just moved in the south east asia.

Wow I feel your heart speak a lot how comfortable you are at bgc explore and enjoy your stay

Your good man, keep it up!

very well said (from another American now living in BGC)

🥰🥰🥰How long have you been staying here in the Philippines po?

YOUR RIGHT AMERICAN DREAM LOVING VISION AND RIGHT MORAL MIND HAS GONE DIMINISH AND LIVING FEAR AND LOVE OF GOD AND NEIGHBORS.

I know u miss ur country THE old America feeling. And glad u found it in BGC

New subscribers here...your content is so interesting. ..love you from Philippines

Omg! You could write books…. I would be your first buyer. I love your narrative so much ❤❤❤

Cheers....welcome to the Philippines ❤

There's no place like home,each country have its own beauty..only the problem is the politician the gov..so sad and it's happening all over the world,but stay for while Philippines now is in a good situation they have good president now❤❤❤❤

@romeoacol7859

27 күн бұрын

Good president??

@lhanahmayugba312

27 күн бұрын

@@romeoacol7859 he is a GOOD LEADER, COMPARE TO EX PRESIDENT DUTERTE HE HAVE A COMPANION CHINESE DRUG LORD AND ECONOMIC ADVISERS,WHAT F!!!!!!CK

oh you havent been in Pasay near the sea side area, it also started to progress

Very poetically narrated. ❤️

Cheers to the new "AMERICA"...I like it as a Filipino

@QuicknStraight

26 күн бұрын

You shouldn't. BGC has squeezed all the Philippine culture out of itself.

Where and how to get into this expat community you mentioned. Here in bgc for a few days and would like to meet some.

Well said😅

No lioness can escape the eyes of the lion king,very sharp eyes... 😂😂😂😂

Bravo!... The narration's exquisite! Love it! Just subscribed and pressed the 'all button'... Goodluck!

Hi welcome to the Philippines for a new subscribers god bless😊

yes im just about to say it men, ''Nothing is Perfect'' there you go enjoy my country Philippines...

❤🥰 nice video..

Enjoy your stay in PH, you may also visit ILOILO and experience Gigantes Islands, and festive walk at night and their river esplanades.

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Newly subscribed. Practicality speaking, everything you said, I absolutely agreed. I actually experiencing it here now in America, so sad to say, but the reality is now happening, almost everything here.

That was a heart felt narration.

There are so many Anericans even Canadians leave their home countries and decided to live in PH🇵🇭.

Cheers 👍🙂🇸🇽🇺🇸

💯💯💯% TRUE ON POINT 👏👏👏

I get bad feelings about this. Portugal was hyped up like this before it all turned sour.

@TaLeng2023

5 күн бұрын

How did it turned out?

Thank you for making things simple when you think it’s complicated.🌈☀️

❤️🇬🇷🇵🇭👍

I like how you call the roasted pig Le Shawn. 😁