Why I DON'T Live in BGC Philippines 🇵🇭

Why I DON'T Live in BGC Philippines 🇵🇭

BGC in the Philippines is an area in Taguig near Manila. BGC is known for its modern amenities, nice restaurants, high-end condos, etc. offering a more lavish lifestyle for residents. In this video I give my personal reasons for not living in BGC in the Philippines.

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[rkdo]

i worked in BGC for a decade then got tired of the urban living so I went back to my province. I visit BGC once in a while though. but although i prefer the countryside, imho, we Filipinos dont judge people based on what they wear. As long as you don't stink, you respect the law and the culture, you will be liked in here whether you're in BGC or in the province.

[michaelhawley]

Your just a country boy at heart Jonathan! Whether it's in Alabama or the Philippines - you like the simple life, down to earth people, beautiful country settings, and authentic local food. Cities are a nice place to visit, but nature and good people is where your heart feels at home. Still loving your channels - take care!!

[jeanasoliman]

You will never be judged by Filipinos based on what you wear whether u are in BGC or in the province except of course when you attend a formal function or occasion where a certain dress code is required. Even in big malls in Manila, you will see Filipinos wearing flip flops and just plain tshirt and shorts. So it depends on what kind of lifestyle you really want whether the provincial simple living or the city life. Overall, where ever you go, when you meet a Filipino he will always be nice to you .

[randyhutchinson-fpic]

My girlfriends dog was sick a couple weeks ago. She took him for a brief walk. It was 2 o’clock in the morning. She or I not only thought about safety. Safety was never considered. To me this is possibly the safest place on earth.

[vanmantalks]

I felt exactly the same, me and my wife spent April travelling Luzon, we spent time in the mountain province with local people.
Then we spent 1 week in Manila and visited BGC.

its the fast pace lifestyle from back home in the UK. What we were personally trying to escape

[rjbslio]

I've been living here in BGC for 3 years now with my dog and this is a dream come true for me. Everything is just around my place.

[ßhopkins]

I get you. This is why as a Manileño, I prefer Makati. At least there, you can find streetfood carts and "jollyjeeps" where employees can get more affordable meals, carinderia style around the city.
I've been reading comments, and would just like to correct a misconception from some of your viewers, probably foreigners --that most Filipinos are overly proud of BGC, with big dreams of living there. That's not true. If only there are job opportunities available in the provinces, I'm willing to bet most of us would not choose to live here in Manila. If they only knew....

[robadventure]

Your explanation definitely right. It really depends on your preferences for everything..just go for where you are comfortable 👍🇧🇭🇵🇭

[edurodriguez]

I live in BGC for already 5 years and the thing that I like here is convenience.

[kahawaiihele]

It is a quick grab ride to "authentic Philippines." Heck there are places where you can walk into it. The BGC haters tend to be city haters, and most expats are on a fixed budget and BGC might be out of reach anyway. While I am not a huge fan of big cities, if you are going to live in a city, BGC is one of the Best in Asia, and a great comparison worldwide. I personally like Makati a bit more, as it is closer to more "rustic" areas. The real appeal to BGC or Makati for a foreigner, is that you can own a condo, fly into manila, near NAIA, spend some time in the city, and jump to anywhere in the Philippines or Asia pretty quickly. When its time to leave, I turn everything off, lock the door and go.

[RandoVO]

Yep. Agree with #2, it's not very Filipino. And that's by design, I think. It's a "Global City" after all. For those who don't know, BGC = "Bonifacio Global City"

[UnplannedwithSanJuan]

Filipino here 🇵🇭 Feeling disheartened so I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded that I didn’t give up and to stay motivated cause this guy is an inspiration ❤

[Mark-pwyw]

For me its urban versus rural, that sentiment is worldwide, i have lived both, nothing beats walking barefoot on the sand or ground, enjoyed the video Jonathan 👌

[War-]

Yes, there is a price to pay for all that convenience at your fingertips, air conditioned malls, condos with amenities, I’m from Negros Occidental about half an hour from Bacolod and I prefer the laidback simple province life, Cities for me is good to visit but not to stay.

[maxbranden]

All countries have big cities and obviously, they are not the same as the countryside. The kind of culture that you'll experience from the big city doesn't mean you aren't experiencing real Filipino culture. The fact that Manila has Denny's and all those American chains should give you an insight of how heavily influenced the PH is by the US. That's part of their culture and I respect that. As a German who loves traveling to the PH, I enjoy both the city and the countryside and I won't even bother to wax poetic about the differences. Just enjoy them and shy away from comparing. Apologies for the unsolicited advice. Btw I personally enjoyed my one week stay in BGC last year and I would stay there again if and when I come back.

[dimplypaprika]

I think this was an excellent video, however after watching it, I think it makes me want to live in BGC more than ever. I'd rather live here and travel to see the provinces I think. I agree that your video actually lists more positives than negatives, it is just a matter of preference.

[cristina-th]

Yes its true that most of the time because you work or live in the corporate side of the Philippines then you have to dress to impress, but then you can still just wear shorts and shirts or anything that makes you feel comfortable. Just be yourself, it doesn't matter what you wear just be nice and respectful of the people around you, Filipinos are pretty accepting.

[okamsug]

I like to visit BGC around Christmas time for the lights and Christmas decorations. It's magical. But after a while I miss the beach, the mountains, the green fields and the fresh air of the provinces.

[krisb-travel]

i arrived in the Philippines 20 years ago and went to boracay, i ate grilled bbq sticks for 5 pesos, drank tanduay, lived in a house more common to Philippines, im so glad i did, had i arrived and seen BGC i think i would have been tempted to just stay there because it is beautiful, safe and familiar but i would of missed out on the whole Philippine experience.

[NooviPlays]

I really just dont know why this guy isnt that popular. He shouldve have 500k subs