🇵🇭 The SHOCKING Truth About the PHILIPPINES: 3rd WORLD COUNTRY or Hidden Paradise?

Is the Philippines really a 3rd world country, or is that just an outdated misconception? 🌍 In this video, I break down the myths and the real truth about living in the Philippines—from the vibrant streets of BGC Manila to the stunning tropical beauty that this country has to offer. Forget everything you’ve been told about slums, scammers, and danger. This is my firsthand experience after living here for over a year, and it's not what you expect!

👀 Discover why the Philippines might just be the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. Whether you're curious about traveling, moving abroad, or just want to see what life is really like in a "3rd world" country, this video has the answers.

🔥 Watch now to explore:

The real living conditions in Manila & beyond 🇵🇭
Surprising facts about Filipino culture and people ❤️
My personal experiences living in a so-called "3rd world country"
Why moving to the Philippines could change your life 🌴
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[Brian_The_Lion]

So what do YOU think?
Is Philippines 3rd World?
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[wesgraham]

From my perspective as an American who lived in the Philippines for nearly 3 years traveling around the country with my beautiful Filipina girlfriend during that time, I have to say the Philippines very pleasantly surprised me! The people are beautiful, friendly souls, the culture is very unique and grows on you, the water, mountains, and beaches are unbelievable and the malls are out of this world and unlike anything in the US. They are like miniature cities with parks, fountains, flowered terraces and more restaurants, shops, banks, salons and movie theaters than you could imagine. The food is quite good although not even close to being on par with Thailand. The infrastructure is spotty but okay. It’s not perfect but it’s much more enjoyable than people can imagine. I love the Philippines and its people! It’s a developing country, not third world.

[LaraSimone-sc]

I've lived in Hawaii and I love it and then came the Philippines where I have spent my life in the last 3 years now. The Philippines is closest I can call home after Hawaii and I love it here. One of the best decisions I've made.

[lynmakil]

I’m a filipino working &living in italy…..but i still loved to go back to my country and lived there❤

[honestreviewer]

Before i came to the US, i thought life here is always sweet and all people are rich. My eyes were opened to the reality 4 years after when I started working for human services where i realized that USA being a well known progressive country, has a lot of impoverished people and families, uneducated, dirty homes (in and out), street beggars and homeless people. I realized that wherever you are, whether 3rd world or 1st world, there is always a problem. No perfect world. I still work in the human services side, and i know how real life here in the US. Philippines just happen to have higher poverty cases. People are nicer in the Philippines than the US, in my honest opinion.

[isreeramotar]

My experience exactly 😅then I told myself 7 years ago, to hell with the NYC 🇺🇸corporate world 🌎 Have a beautiful home 🏠 North of Manila in Bulacan and living my best life ❤Stay blessed 😇 my friend

[mellynazarino]

Everywhere there are people like that but am still proud of being a Filipinos!

[alfredodelacruz]

Thank you Brian for saying the world the real Philippines. Take care and God Bless.

[cirilobarrera]

" WHATEVER THEY SAY BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST JEALOUS, PHILIPPINES IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND ITS REALLY MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

[adiakiyes]

Who doesn't like this man? He's smiling all throughout the video. Also, I love his way narrations.

[findingmychickens]

I am glad that there are positive development in my country and hope it will continue for more years until majority of Filipinos can already feel some degree of comfort.

Grateful for tourists and content creators who come and explore what my country can offer.

Thank you.

[UNISWorld_]

As a filipino i just wanna say thanks man for doing this kind of video and for appreciating Philippines more thankyou brother🙂

[carmie-ye]

Thanks Brian, we've been portrayed as lowly or mediocre, but woe to those who doesn't know any better 💕

[robbydad]

The smiles, acceptance, accommodation and total lack of racial discrimination makes the Philippines even more free than other nations that say that they have freedom.

[emiliosiador]

I hate hearing from those who always say the Philippines is a third world country. Many foreigners say that because some some bloggers only feature the negative side of our country. What if I am a blogger also, and show you the negative sides of your country. Even the richest country have these people like they see in my country, like homeless people, garbage, crimes, etc. Hiw do you feel?

[WillyYoung-hxjq]

The Philippines belong to the world. A rich in culture, tradition, food to taste and the worlds most famous beaches that that the whole world is dreaming to visit and explore. Conde Nast traveller, Travel and leisure magazine, Vogue etc. write stories about this nation Philippines.

[ianotero]

Philippines is the most beautiful n unique country in this world...i'm proud of being pinoy🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭✌

[alexvillarama]

I love this guy's logic in life....he's the man I would want to have a decent and intimately intelligent conversation with.

[DSDMDSDM]

They are just jealous because the Philippines is so many things you do it's your choice wherever you go Its all beautiful

[TenCo-bypf]

Philippines is a fast developing country on earth, on track to become 1st world country. Philippines rainy season is from June to August and Spring season from September to October and Cold season is from November to February and summer season is from March to May.. Philippines has 4 diff climate weather.