I Spent a Day in Manila's Poorest Slum

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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    The Philippines is my favorite country in the world and I have been here more than 75 times. There is truly nothing like the Filipino spirit, their unparalleled warmth, and genuine hospitality. However, beneath this beautiful exterior lies a reality that cannot be ignored: the severe poverty in Manila. With over 40% of the city's 23 million residents living in slums, the conditions they endure are among the most challenging in the world.
    In this episode, I venture deep into the heart of Manila's largest and most impoverished slum called Tondo. Here, I discover a community living along a heavily polluted bay and directly beneath the constant bustle of a busy highway.
    Despite the heart-wrenching circumstances, the individuals we encountered are nothing short of incredible. Their stories and resilience are both inspiring and humbling. Through this journey, I hope to shed light on the incredible strength of the Filipino people and offer a glimpse into their daily lives. Join me as we uncover the true spirit that makes Filipinos the most resilient people in the world
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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +392

    There are a lot of positive stories to share about the Philippines, which I’ve been doing since 2017 and will continue to do so because I love this country. But this one in specific is a story that I felt needed to be shared - thank you for watching and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments! 🙏🏼🇵🇭

    • @manmywifi
      @manmywifi Месяц назад +3

      o yes dady

    • @JOATMASTERofNo1
      @JOATMASTERofNo1 Месяц назад

      Too bad politicians care about automobile exhaust more than cleaning the ocean, rivers, and land. It is much easier to start there in order for a better world. Clean mother Earth.❤ NOW do your part.

    • @DCL2988
      @DCL2988 Месяц назад +5

      ​@@manmywifichill down dude

    • @DCL2988
      @DCL2988 Месяц назад +9

      Yeah because our people are kind to foreigners but when filipinos saw filipinos its the opposite

    • @JorJarrod-mm7bc
      @JorJarrod-mm7bc Месяц назад +1

      You still going with my sis around downtown

  • @hilarym74
    @hilarym74 Месяц назад +766

    The way that one man said "sorry for our place" broke my heart more :(

    • @phoenix5054
      @phoenix5054 Месяц назад +54

      Yeah. Being hospitable is part of Filipino and most Asian cultures. If we feel we're not showing our guests the best, we feel bad about it.

    • @StripeDeStripper
      @StripeDeStripper Месяц назад +7

      😢😢

    • @JasonRogerson-gs8jp
      @JasonRogerson-gs8jp Месяц назад +12

      I understand that, also a sense of pride in the country. Please do not feel sorrow. A person with real understanding will know the situation..real caring people don't judge

    • @Crags63
      @Crags63 Месяц назад +8

      Yeah, that was tough to hear.

    • @user-k4d-e59mo28oc
      @user-k4d-e59mo28oc Месяц назад

      @@phoenix5054 This is Pacific Island culture. Asians are usually suspicious of and indifferent toward strangers/outsiders.

  • @tokiepoke
    @tokiepoke Месяц назад +197

    the kid who said “sorry for our place” helping you move rocks so you don’t get your shoes wet🥺🥺🥺 what lovely people. so many smart and wonderful people living there i can only hope for a bright future for them all

  • @kindakyeee
    @kindakyeee Месяц назад +139

    Every time I start to feel bad about my life and struggles I come here and find the same people but 10x happier and vibrant. It’s crazy - the Philippines people are so so strong 🤌🏻🫶🏻

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +7

      Yep ❤

    • @iamkatsumi
      @iamkatsumi Месяц назад +3

      Thank you,your correct.

    • @RelaxEntertainmentTV
      @RelaxEntertainmentTV 19 дней назад

      Lol you don't know anything. They are hiding that pain by giving you a fake smile.

  • @dawngreene6145
    @dawngreene6145 Месяц назад +95

    When one apologized for his home, and the driver at the end said he would fight for you 😢 heartbreaking. But the beautiful smiles and just hospitality of the ones who had little❤ If I had money I would send it all. Thank you Drew for you and your beautiful wife, for just being you and telling their story 💕💕💕💕

  • @MK-nj5bm
    @MK-nj5bm Месяц назад +364

    I've met people from all over the world, Philipinos are the most friendly people ever.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +35

      No Doubt

    • @traveling_future
      @traveling_future Месяц назад +19

      Not really tho lol

    • @Chance7827
      @Chance7827 Месяц назад +11

      @@traveling_futurewhy do u say that??

    • @peterhuang1431
      @peterhuang1431 Месяц назад +15

      only because you're foreigner. No different from many country kind to foreigners than their own

    • @aynrandfan7454
      @aynrandfan7454 Месяц назад +11

      I am visiting Philippines in October and I booked a tour of this area for my Manila portion of the trip…very excited to visit the Philippines

  • @johnbrenttravel
    @johnbrenttravel Месяц назад +52

    Went to the Philippines a few years back. The people were the friendliest I've met out of the 60 countries I've been to so far. I stayed in Makati in Manila clueless that this place existed. 😢 Wishing them all safe times ahead.

    • @theghostoftravel
      @theghostoftravel Месяц назад +3

      theres the problem, Makati, you should venture out!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +5

      ❤❤❤

    • @winterxx1555
      @winterxx1555 15 дней назад

      Isn't Makati the most expensive place in PH to live? I had been to Cebu and other parts. They really are the friendliest people I've been in all countries I've been to. But seeing the kids living in poverty was hard to look at. Sometimes I wish I had the money mister beast had. Makes you feel powerless against a massive problem when you don't.

    • @user-gt8dh7qj3w
      @user-gt8dh7qj3w День назад

      @@winterxx1555 MrBeast´s Money aint even a drop in the ocean to fix this Problem, its the stupidity of people. Dont make Kids if you´re freaking poor, is it really that hard to grasp?

  • @Bemath_kh
    @Bemath_kh Месяц назад +25

    I'm poor and from a poor country but I can't imagine living in a place like this. Love Filipino friends. 💪

  • @MaksimRamos
    @MaksimRamos Месяц назад +165

    As a Filipino myself, I have to say, it's a harsh reality.
    I hope my country can, one day, meet a strong and responsible leader to let us rise out of the ashes.
    Thank you for saying that this country is one of your favorite Asian countries, I really appreciate it :)

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 Месяц назад +3

      Same harsh realities abounds in the slums of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana and even Indonesia.

    • @MaksimRamos
      @MaksimRamos Месяц назад +4

      @@pietrojenkins6901 I feel bad for them too. For me, it's worse for them there.
      May God bless every country impoverished in this world.

    • @theghostoftravel
      @theghostoftravel Месяц назад +4

      @@pietrojenkins6901 this video is about the philippines.

    • @bobbysierraVlogs
      @bobbysierraVlogs Месяц назад +2

      Their Jesus Christ made them do this kind of life😂

    • @rigobertoitachijohnson
      @rigobertoitachijohnson Месяц назад +2

      not everyone lives in the slums, the government right now is focusing on improving the lives of the working class... expect the slums to be ignored for another 6yrs

  • @theokofi
    @theokofi Месяц назад +33

    I’ve been to the Philippines multiple times. Some of the most friendly and amazing people I’ve ever met. That country will forever have my heart and I can’t wait to go back and visit.

  • @henat6514
    @henat6514 Месяц назад +90

    Tumira at lumaki ako dyan sa Tondo, d2 mo makikita ang tunay na kaibigan, magulo nga noong mga hangang 80's pero depende sa uri ng taong dapat taluhin

    • @pongtenazas7103
      @pongtenazas7103 Месяц назад +4

      Dami ko kamag anak at kababayan dyan...

    • @javiersebastiamartinez2454
      @javiersebastiamartinez2454 Месяц назад +7

      "Pero depende" is literally Spanish 😂

    • @nav-ck4gp
      @nav-ck4gp Месяц назад

      @@javiersebastiamartinez2454they were colonized by Spain

    • @sarahachord9295
      @sarahachord9295 Месяц назад +5

      @@javiersebastiamartinez2454yeah they were colonized by Spain

    • @armastus1474
      @armastus1474 Месяц назад +6

      To those from 1st worlds. Do not misunderstand their smiles as, “aww they’re happy let’s do nothing”. No! As someone from poverty and had a smile, it NEVER meant I wanted to stay in poverty. I was lucky/blessed to escape poverty, about 98% will never escape. They NEED help

  • @DoritosResidue
    @DoritosResidue Месяц назад +167

    I'm Filipino American. I remember in the late 90s while I visited the PI we passed through the slums in Manila. The poorest Americans couldn't fathom the poverty there. But still the people there are in great spirits . That really humbled me.

    • @postymalony2404
      @postymalony2404 Месяц назад +11

      Poor American is like Middle Class in PH

    • @planetz-976
      @planetz-976 Месяц назад +11

      @@postymalony2404 But a lot of people in U.S. have to work 2 jobs just to rent a room....

    • @yella_c2
      @yella_c2 Месяц назад

      ​@@planetz-976true. they live in a rat race culture,live in debt and overworked. its a different kind of poverty.

    • @postymalony2404
      @postymalony2404 Месяц назад +8

      @@planetz-976 but still, the state of poverty is like heaven and hell difference if u compare the 2

    • @wansworld27
      @wansworld27 Месяц назад +6

      Lived in Manila, the beers are so cheap its mindblowing...so the locals just drink, dance and make babies...happy times.

  • @mydogisbailey
    @mydogisbailey Месяц назад +81

    Filipinos are some of the kindest friendliest people in the world ❤ I’m Canadian, visited Manila in 2019.

    • @real-vw7gp
      @real-vw7gp 27 дней назад +2

      Ur right if ur European or American they are very kind with you I'm working middle east 19 years 40% of them are Filipinos
      If you are from Africa or south Asia Philipinos will treat you in a bad way sorry I'm not trying to discriminating this is my experience and not all but majority.they don't no what is the meaning of show gratitude who helped

    • @DrQthehappyme-ow
      @DrQthehappyme-ow 26 дней назад

      @@real-vw7gpyeah agree, i was looking forward for the friendliest ppl in Manila.. But didn't meet one, even if I give tips not even a thank you was heard.. it was so weird maybe because I didnt have the white ppl look.. They kinda fantasize white ppl too much, so yeah..

    • @QuantumBits0
      @QuantumBits0 24 дня назад

      @@real-vw7gp we're only friendly to the american because our american colonizer did a good job conditioning our mind through education and media, they colonized and exploited us economicaly and militarily yet somehow we still treat them like gods, because that's what our history book taught us, americans are friends and saviors, whenever a filipino president lean away from america, US destabilize their administration, like what happened with Marcos SR., Gloria and Duterte. We're just like every other colonized nation, friendly toward the whites, discriminating towards certain color

  • @geekdomhalohalo
    @geekdomhalohalo Месяц назад +16

    As a Filipino myself who lives in the province, I was never aware this is how extreme some of the situations in Tondo are. We were just told to not go there because it is dangerous. Being poor in the province mostly means one does not have a high-paying job but most families have farmlands, houses and a lot of "space and privacy". Sadly, many people from provinces venture out to go out to Manila to seek for jobs and sometimes end up being in slums when they cannot get one that pays enough for decent rent. I hope the government does something about giving more job opportunities to the provinces and lessen the wage gap between smaller cities/provinces and Metro Manila so that people won't need to crowd there.

  • @user-ck4vz4jo6e
    @user-ck4vz4jo6e 28 дней назад +6

    I lived in the Philippines for more than 3 years. The people there are amazing. Thank you for exposing their lives.

  • @apemancommeth8087
    @apemancommeth8087 Месяц назад +15

    They seem like really kind people, despite all the difficulties! Makes me appreciate my life!

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest Месяц назад +22

    Just ... whoa. I can't even comprehend this.
    One thing I do know, is that I like to go on cruise ships and the majority of the crew, servers and staff are Filipino .... so many of them send money "home" to families and work so hard.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @AWBeng
    @AWBeng Месяц назад +16

    people in Tondo are always happy.. when I was in Highschool I have friends there and I even stayed in their house for a month and I
    felt their warm hospitality.. those were the days I miss a lot.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +6

      They are the best people !!

  • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
    @travelescapesOFFICIAL Месяц назад +23

    Filipinos are always so friendly and welcoming! They love the camera!

    • @fernandocruz4877
      @fernandocruz4877 Месяц назад +1

      Yes, they're not shy facing others. Not like others who shied away.

    • @Edgar_Ramirez471
      @Edgar_Ramirez471 Месяц назад +1

      Until you messed with them then they will send you to Jesus or whatever your God is in no time

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 Месяц назад +216

    These people seem so happy and they have nothing that is Americans have and we are miserable people and never happy with what we have.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +37

      True realization

    • @Acteaon
      @Acteaon Месяц назад

      Yea right! We complain about being misgendered or being cancelled. Stupid shit! 💩

    • @Rulya.BaruchHaShem.Morrigan
      @Rulya.BaruchHaShem.Morrigan Месяц назад +25

      It depends on which Americans. Some are very grateful for all we have & love our country, while some are always miserable, perpetually "offended" & "outraged" & hate the US.

    • @laurensmith2157
      @laurensmith2157 Месяц назад +11

      UK is exactly the same as the US

    • @stephaniealbright8124
      @stephaniealbright8124 Месяц назад +6

      This is very true! On any given day, even the best of us can be miserable. Even folks with the most money can sometimes find it hard to be happy.

  • @Juarinbruze
    @Juarinbruze Месяц назад +4

    As a Filipino when we see a foreigner who has good intentions and is nice it's our instinct to just smile because it's universal and I love it!!!

  • @rositaxoo
    @rositaxoo Месяц назад +24

    Deanna has such a beautiful soul. Both of you are amazing!

  • @sokapokvic2514
    @sokapokvic2514 Месяц назад +57

    I am Laotian and we live in heaven Thailand, Sad to see the Philippines living like these. Greeting form Laos🙂

    • @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO
      @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/video/tqBmso9Mj6I/видео.htmlsi=XherkVCulKDi1vF0
      This is also the philippines

    • @SuperLuckygirl100
      @SuperLuckygirl100 Месяц назад +2

      You mean. Heaven of prostitution?

    • @rahulmaron
      @rahulmaron Месяц назад +6

      The is why you need to be open-minded and don't be stereotypical person. I don't blame you for being narrowminded, I just want to remind you that you are acting like that.

    • @balladofahomeschooledboy0514
      @balladofahomeschooledboy0514 Месяц назад

      you are delusional LMAO just like in every country there is poor and there is rich including YOUR COUNTRY, in the philippines it just happens to be that the gap between the rich and the poor is too wide

    • @adventurelover8521
      @adventurelover8521 Месяц назад +18

      It's only part of the Philippines. It's a slum area not necessarily mean it's the entire country. Widen your perspective. Don't easily believe what's on social media. I encourage you to visit the country and you'll see the difference. Been to Laos and Thailand and I've seen thing's similar to the slum areas in the Philippines. No hatred but educate yourself a little bit and travel more.

  • @Jojo-gg6jc
    @Jojo-gg6jc Месяц назад +15

    The sad thing is, many of these families don't know anything different.
    And their attitude is still so positive. They seem so kind and friendly & happy. God bless them. 🙏🩷🙏

  • @MiaJiyar_XOXO
    @MiaJiyar_XOXO Месяц назад +82

    Brother drew. I hope to see here in my country before I left. I always watching your videos. Support here... Always. Brother drew

  • @valerieandujar9847
    @valerieandujar9847 Месяц назад +37

    Here I am crying. What an amazing video. So much awareness thank you!

    • @Nobodysbby
      @Nobodysbby Месяц назад +3

      he walked right by the little boy digging in the trash off the ground and didn't even give him water. If it was america he would have stopped & found him water or food or even just some change.

  • @normie.business.genius
    @normie.business.genius Месяц назад +11

    I went to Manila and CDO for work many years ago. I love the Philippines. So many cool people.

  • @paulashikanen1329
    @paulashikanen1329 Месяц назад +11

    As a person living in Vietnam, one of Philippines’s neighbors, I can now see how the country, although beautiful, is also a land full of poverty. I’m in shock rn.

    • @thaimayoree1494
      @thaimayoree1494 Месяц назад +1

      Not all people in Tondo living in poverty. Some of them lived there temporarily because they don't want to rent or very cheap rent but if you communicate them deeper some of them have a nice property in nearby provinces. Laguna Cavite , Bulacan etc. Do you that the owner of condominium in Makati don't lived in Condominium or private subdivision but he lived in slum area I guess the name of the condominium is City Land if I'm not mistaken. Millionaire in the Philipoines don't drive Ferrari but wear slippers.. Living in the Philippines for almost 8years , All I can say most Filipinos don't flaunt whatever they have. Taho vendor have a 3 storiy house in Cavite. All his kids. are propessional .the owner of one of the private farm in Zambales lived in Tondo.

    • @thaimayoree1494
      @thaimayoree1494 Месяц назад +1

      Many Filipinos nowadays are in middle class to upper class. Social media is too much.

    • @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO
      @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO Месяц назад +2

      That's a very small percentage of the population this guy's just want to hype it up 40 percent? Common more like 4 percent

  • @christians131
    @christians131 Месяц назад +3

    I’ve only been to the Philippines once but what really stuck out to me was how nice and hospitable everyone was. Can’t wait to go back one day

  • @user-gz9xq5lk7j
    @user-gz9xq5lk7j Месяц назад +23

    Gosh, this is so sad to watch. I love Filipinos. I am from Papua New Guinea and there is one Filipino grandmother that treats us just like her own grandkids❤️.

    • @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO
      @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO Месяц назад

      We're better off than what's portrayed
      ruclips.net/video/tqBmso9Mj6I/видео.htmlsi=XherkVCulKDi1vF0

  • @Scrappinology
    @Scrappinology Месяц назад +12

    Watching this makes me ever so grateful for what I have. I hope that this video brings awareness and helps these beautiful people. They seem so happy and friendly despite their circumstances. Thanks for sharing

  • @Oluchi26
    @Oluchi26 23 дня назад +12

    One thing i have noticed about poor areas in developed countries like the USA and UK is that you can see the sadness in their faces. They dont ever sound positive. But in developing countries their poor people always seem happy. They know they are poor but will not allow that deter them from looking for happiness in small things. Any way its what i see from documentaries,i have never travelled before.

  • @Yeehaw7686
    @Yeehaw7686 Месяц назад +10

    Tondo is one of the places ppl in Manila are told to avoid because of how dangerous it is. A lot of taxis and public transportation will not even take you there. Drew thank you for filming this because even though I have lived in Manila b4, I have never seen the deepest parts of Tondo shown in this video. It is hard to watch. However, these are the kinds of things we need to know about our world. Thank you for showing everyone the resilience, kindness, and spirit of the Filipinos!
    Also, good job speaking Tagalog to the locals! :)

    • @noellariosa528
      @noellariosa528 Месяц назад

      Tondo full of basura and poor people. Sad to say🥺

  • @Akaoni815
    @Akaoni815 Месяц назад +36

    I am not filipino, but i notice when poor sides of these emerging countries are shown and like it or not then the people from these countries automatically gets look down on and the whole country and its people by virtue of race gets look down on even if they didnt grow up in that country. I am American oj Japanese descent and I had a visitor for business from India who is the son of a billionaire. When I take him out to restaurants and people would ask him where he is from because of his accent and he says India then i notice he doesnt get the same high level of service as when i take out business visitors from Japan. I have been to this guy's house in India and they even have a nightclub in their house and this Indian guy only knows luxury hie whole life. Perception is like a Pandoras Box...

    • @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO
      @ADRIANRYANSARMIENTO Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/video/tqBmso9Mj6I/видео.htmlsi=XherkVCulKDi1vF0

  • @americansoldier7776
    @americansoldier7776 26 дней назад +3

    I’ve been to the Philippines before, no doubt about it. The people there are amazing and super friendly. Love that place.

  • @gerryleegrio5841
    @gerryleegrio5841 Месяц назад +5

    The world needs to open up their eyes, and hopefully be kinder, thanks for that beautiful video Drew.

  • @ManoyRDNTV
    @ManoyRDNTV Месяц назад +34

    Brother drew. I hope to see here in my country before I left. I always watching your videos. Support here... Always. Brother drew!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +11

      I’m there often and have a house in manila :)

    • @ManoyRDNTV
      @ManoyRDNTV Месяц назад

      @@drewbinsky Thanks for your reply brother drew. I'm happy for that. I'm planning to work abroad. Hope to see you in a right time and a right place. God bless always brother!

  • @cellman1829
    @cellman1829 Месяц назад +4

    This is very humbling. Gives me goosebumps watching. Puts things in perspective. I live in United States and next time I'm having a " rough day " I will take a moment and realize there are literally a lot of people out there that have it way worse and yet still have a smile and positive attitude. Maybe as Americans we should pause and not take everything we have for granted and just be thankful and be kind to one another. This is how I choose to live. I try to always stay humble.

  • @thelifeofreillytravels
    @thelifeofreillytravels Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for making this video and bringing these beautiful people's stories to light. It deserves (and hopefully it gets) many more views. You and your wife's love for people shines through. This world needs more people like you!❤

  • @d.g.1594
    @d.g.1594 Месяц назад +8

    Hey Drew it was seeing you visit your wife's country again. I got to say the Filipino people are so hospitable.

  • @REACTIONSUNLIMITED
    @REACTIONSUNLIMITED Месяц назад +16

    One best trait I brought from being a broke person from the Philippines to the USA is resiliency. And I can see that positive trait in the people of Tondo. High respect to the tricycle driver who is earning money with a decent work. No respect to any corrupt politicians or any businessman there who take advantage of the corrupt system for self-gain.

  • @leighsdsc9340
    @leighsdsc9340 Месяц назад +22

    Philippines. Get there. It's awesomely awesome.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +5

      Truth!

    • @tanthaman
      @tanthaman Месяц назад

      Lol no it's proper dirty and repulsive

    • @leighsdsc9340
      @leighsdsc9340 Месяц назад +2

      They're really friendly and all got amazing lives(stories) to share

  • @takudzwamashamba7453
    @takudzwamashamba7453 Месяц назад +10

    What I remember about the Philippines was the noise from the buses and bikes. Coming from Shanghai, this was a very big difference. But it was a great experience

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +5

      In China all of the bikes are electric now so they’re so quiet!

    • @takudzwamashamba7453
      @takudzwamashamba7453 Месяц назад +1

      @@drewbinsky even the cars too. Everything is just quieter here. The noise in Manila was quite overwhelming the first couple of days. I would soon get used to it.

    • @raymondjohnplanilla7354
      @raymondjohnplanilla7354 Месяц назад

      go to rural places not in cities

  • @LLcuber
    @LLcuber Месяц назад +9

    I love getting to learn about the world through your videos! It's fascinating to see what great and kind-hearted people are out there, bringing everyone together, despite what their living conditions may be.

  • @maryj4876
    @maryj4876 Месяц назад +3

    Thank you, this is a reminder. Watching this makes me feel how grateful I am and be kind to those unfortunate people.

  • @viviansimon4853
    @viviansimon4853 20 дней назад +1

    Such an eye opener for all of us.Fellow Filipinos still appreciate life despite their poverty.I pray they may have better lives one day.

  • @PapaLagTV
    @PapaLagTV Месяц назад +9

    My mother is also from Polangui (her surname was Sario). I am born, raised and currently living here at Tondo.
    Life's simple joys, found in shared laughter, a warm meal, and the strength of family, can often outweigh material possessions. There's a quiet power in embracing what we have, a contentment that shines through even the toughest times.
    A smile, though sometimes strained, becomes a shield against hardship. It's a silent message: "I may be struggling, but I'm still here, and I'll face tomorrow with a hopeful heart."
    In the midst of scarcity, resourcefulness becomes an art. Stretching a peso further, finding joy in small victories - these are the hallmarks of resilience. It's in these moments that true strength is forged, a strength that comes not from wealth, but from an unwavering spirit.
    But we are also in pursuit of being wealthy, even though we are contented. 😊

  • @jerseypiah23
    @jerseypiah23 Месяц назад +3

    Watching this video makes me cry and my heart is literally sad. I hope that somehow, someday we will all live where poverty doesn't exist. I also wanna thank you for doing this vlog and extending help. Wishing you to have more blessings and your safety and your wife too. Happy to see you both.

    • @mywienersyoumusttouch6446
      @mywienersyoumusttouch6446 Месяц назад

      Pray for trump to be the next president of the United States of America . It's the only solution

  • @bruhzum
    @bruhzum Месяц назад +19

    thank you for sharing these problems around the world and sharing awareness ❤

  • @dn2610
    @dn2610 Месяц назад +2

    I was born and raised in Hawaii and have visited family in the Philippines several times over the years while on vacation. Yes there is slums in the PI and I've seen it but there is more to the country than what people see. The Philippines is one of the most beautiful Asian country that I've been to. Beautiful tourist attractions, the people are helpful and humble and the food is awesome. Also great shopping malls, one of the best in Asia. No country is perfect and I would not hesitate to visit the Philippines again.

  • @marcopatigdas3522
    @marcopatigdas3522 Месяц назад +9

    Philippines people always smiling very happy always and always smiling

    • @marcopatigdas3522
      @marcopatigdas3522 Месяц назад +1

      I'm your big fan sir drew stay safe ..mabuhay Philippines

  • @banuafamily9026
    @banuafamily9026 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for featuring the real Philippines like other vloggers.
    This is still beautiful to us.

    • @banuafamily9026
      @banuafamily9026 Месяц назад

      I mean unlike other vloggers.
      Screw this RUclips dark mode

  • @frankthemusicman5636
    @frankthemusicman5636 Месяц назад +4

    So many kindhearted beautiful souls, thank you for the video.

  • @Annedashi
    @Annedashi 8 дней назад +1

    One thing about the filipino people they always happy no matter what the circumstances they have they always smile God bless you all the Filipinos ❤

  • @michellemoolcharan1228
    @michellemoolcharan1228 Месяц назад +5

    This was such a beautiful video. How sweet and friendly these amazing people are, with so little to get by and most only needing food to be happy.Wow! This is eye opening. You’re a wonderfully kind person Drew Binsky. Thank you for always sharing such amazing insights on incredibly resilient people from amazing parts of the world. Hello from Johannesburg South Africa!

  • @MichaelEllison-jr4wg
    @MichaelEllison-jr4wg 11 дней назад

    The one lady that got teary eyed really moved me... Its amazing how we take such things for granted here in the US

  • @stryker199-55
    @stryker199-55 Месяц назад +10

    I can't understand how the wealthy in Manila can live next to such poverty and not feel shame. 😢.

    • @minarii111
      @minarii111 26 дней назад +1

      no offense but the blame shouldn't be on them alone. feeling ashamed because of that very reason is a bit cliche. its not the riches that force these families to live there and choose that kind of life

    • @lashame1
      @lashame1 18 дней назад +2

      For them to be rich someone must be poor.

    • @John_Malloy
      @John_Malloy 4 дня назад

      @@lashame1 The root cause is the practice of usury which is the scourge of modern states.

  • @moneyteamLos209
    @moneyteamLos209 Месяц назад +2

    I hope you guys are grateful to live in America seeing how others live in other countries is just sad 😔

  • @markthomasfitness8710
    @markthomasfitness8710 Месяц назад +3

    Drew great content!! Tuff to watch because my wife used to live in a squatters neighborhood when she was younger. We now live in Iloilo. A big upgrade from her previous live in extreme poverty in Manila.

  • @lollettealipe9363
    @lollettealipe9363 Месяц назад +2

    You and Deana make a great team. Thank you for shining a light on the level of poverty we have here in the country. Though dirt poor, the people smile and are very hospitable. Mamaw is an inspiration and his story is multiplied by others who are as determined, resilient and hopeful all over the country.

  • @memeherp166
    @memeherp166 27 дней назад +3

    as indonesia watch this it's look like see miror cause it's very similiar people, environment, etc 😅

  • @user-eo3yv5uw2e
    @user-eo3yv5uw2e Месяц назад +2

    “Sorry for our place, as long as we are happy” batba ganto tayu palagi

  • @user-uu6cl3xy1g
    @user-uu6cl3xy1g Месяц назад +15

    WHY THE BLOODY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE POOR PEOPLE? THEY ARE ITS CITIZENS. IT IS A GOOD PART OF THE NATION. MAY GOD HELP THEM. I AM IMPRESSED FOR BEING SMILING AND LOOKING HAPPY. WONDERFUL PEOPLE.

    • @christophertubig8267
      @christophertubig8267 Месяц назад +6

      The government provided housing for them but they returned to that area.

    • @wsdmsage
      @wsdmsage Месяц назад

      ​​@@christophertubig8267That is true the people who gets a house provided by the government wouod either sell the house and go back to the slums. Then the pattern repeat itself.

    • @tru7hhimself
      @tru7hhimself 27 дней назад

      the reason is called capitalism. if you're born wealthy you get to live a good life. if born poor you'll use to use all your salary to pay for food and rent (even if the thing you're renting is just a hole under the bridge). the worst poverty i've seen yet in south east asia was in laos, but that was completely different than in the video. in laos it's mostly in the remote villages, where every family owns their own simple wooden hut/house and they live a very traditional life with subsistance farming. on paper the people in laos are poorer because you don't need to earn money if you grow your own food, but life is surely better for them.

    • @PineappleOnPizza69
      @PineappleOnPizza69 27 дней назад

      the government have been helping them. They have free healthcare with Philhealth and also beneficiaries of free housing but they return to the previous slum areas

  • @peterjamesmmbago4433
    @peterjamesmmbago4433 25 дней назад

    The resilience of the Kabayan in trying times - inspiring, commendable but also heartbreaking - I feel for these people, love them xx

  • @bigblue1287
    @bigblue1287 Месяц назад +9

    Of course you did.😉 Happy Saturday my brother. The most important thing is to stay safe❤

  • @Vale-kg3vd
    @Vale-kg3vd 3 дня назад +1

    Reminds me of India. Friendly great people. Poverty, contrast, color , beauty and dispair

  • @alvinrubio6711
    @alvinrubio6711 Месяц назад +7

    Pangarap ko para sa pilipinas, maubos na lahat ng mahihirap na pilipino, mabigyan sila ng maayos na karapatan bilang isang pilipino, pantay na pantay na karapatan para sa lahat ng pilipino 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bogs1911
    @bogs1911 Месяц назад +2

    Respect to you Sir, my late grandfather wanted to be a Filipino citizen by choice, WW2 happened, he TDYed the family back to the keystone state, as a patriot stayed behind. Unfortunately it became permanent for my grandma who is Filipina & their kids when he was KIA in Corregidor . Please continue your stories of the PI, reiterating I have the greatest respect for you.

  • @gerrypan4350
    @gerrypan4350 Месяц назад +3

    People there are very resilient and they developed resistance against bacterial decease infections. Sharp contrasts from where I am some people here die of peanuts.

  • @allanmcinnes4765
    @allanmcinnes4765 Месяц назад +2

    These slim dwellers will to survive and care for each other is awesome considering all the hardships they face on a daily basis.

  • @cameron-wd6sd
    @cameron-wd6sd Месяц назад +4

    Looking like Mumbai/Lagos

  • @spfadden082711
    @spfadden082711 27 дней назад +1

    I wish more people in the states saw videos like this. We’re so quick to complain about things and of course we all have our problems but look at how little these people have but how happy they are.

  • @Bogfrog1
    @Bogfrog1 Месяц назад +4

    People don’t really think about this but the Philippines was the place under the rule do the Spanish (outside Iberia) for the longest time. As a lover of that period of history, I would love recommendations for books to learn about that period (and others) concerning Filipino history
    Also weird historic fact that I find fascinating about this period, but the Filipino elite have Spanish blood

  • @Jamie-Gaviola
    @Jamie-Gaviola Месяц назад +1

    Im filipino but i’ve never seen tondo this close. Thanks for doing this video/story! I hope you feature more places in Manila

  • @steffmorris
    @steffmorris Месяц назад +8

    Awsome video Drew, I spent some time in this area last year and collaborated with a great charity called Bless the Children, I also made a RUclips video covering the topic

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +4

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @ambermcstravick
    @ambermcstravick 24 дня назад

    Philippines is my favourite country in the world, breaks my heart seeing so many beautiful souls living such a low quality of life when they're some of the most grateful people

  • @thirsty3719
    @thirsty3719 Месяц назад +5

    16:54 did i hear sister wife or was that maybe a disconnect in the language translation?

    • @joyceaccampo9566
      @joyceaccampo9566 Месяц назад +2

      I think he meant that she's his wife's sister

    • @curtis1905
      @curtis1905 Месяц назад

      I heard sister-wife. so sister's wife makes sense, unless they're mormon lol

  • @ryderwilson7955
    @ryderwilson7955 17 дней назад

    There’s this beautiful movie called “Metro Manila” that shined a light on this for me, it was such a sad but great movie, I recommend anyone to watch it.

  • @emmanueleresimadu921
    @emmanueleresimadu921 Месяц назад +14

    Watching this reminding how Privileged I am

  • @intothematrix151
    @intothematrix151 24 дня назад +1

    grabe, ako mismo pilipino, pero di ko alam ganyan kahirap situation sa ibang parte ng bansa. Swerte na pala kami sa Mindanao, kasi kahit sa davao may slum community din naman pero di ganto kalala ang situation..

  • @CD-wl8ze
    @CD-wl8ze Месяц назад +4

    Wow, very impactful.

  • @benjiemaedelacruz5513
    @benjiemaedelacruz5513 21 день назад

    Thank you for showing PH in your vlogs. We appreciate a foreigner like you who loves to know about PH. 👍😊

  • @Spaltyslife
    @Spaltyslife Месяц назад +6

    The fact that they speak 2 languages speaks volumes!!!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +5

      Almost everyone in Philippines speaks English :)

    • @chronofantasy1987
      @chronofantasy1987 Месяц назад +1

      When I went there, everyone told me how in schools growing up, they're only allowed to speak and learn in English, it's to help them get a career abroad or communicate globally.

    • @x1x1x1x2
      @x1x1x1x2 Месяц назад

      ​@@chronofantasy1987Back in Grade School in some years we were forced to speak English all the time while in the classroom. The only exception is during Filipino language classes for obvious reasons. If you get caught speaking in another language you pay a 1 peso fine that goes into the class funds for the christmas party.

    • @dwaynefoley1020
      @dwaynefoley1020 Месяц назад

      Every country other than UK and US speak two languages…

  • @Synfulz
    @Synfulz Месяц назад +2

    It's amazing the resiliency of filipino people. It's sad they have to survive in such conditions. Western people have no idea what real poverty is. I am retired here and try to assist when I can. Your videos Drew are always eye-opening and informative.

  • @hectorr6299
    @hectorr6299 Месяц назад +14

    Reminds me of Mumbai. Why bring children into that world is my only question.

    • @godyoshida8433
      @godyoshida8433 Месяц назад

      Condoms are expensive and lack of sex education

    • @reconval
      @reconval Месяц назад

      These young women with children at insanely young ages to have children have no sex education, no knowledge about birth control. They use sex as a way forget everything, and due to them being uneducated, they are clueless to the possible Financial and Psychological repercussions to having children without being prepared.
      This is hugely the governments fault for ignoring a problem that has been going on for multiple administrations, focusing more on Infrastructure Projects. Being educated is a Human Right and its sad these humans dont have access to that.

    • @johngayfer6873
      @johngayfer6873 26 дней назад +3

      I can't fathom that one either.

    • @koilamaoh4238
      @koilamaoh4238 22 дня назад

      its not that hard to understand.. Its how nature/evolution/darwin works... increases odds of survival, that those offspring will take care of you and be smarter and surpass their parents in some cases, and adapt to newer environments.. Its how all these poor conservative cultures work, they tend to have a lot of kids from poor asians, to india, to the middle east to south america .. Europe/US were like this as well, mass producing under poor conditions.
      once they evolve to a modern liberal society, where proper safety nets are installed, better living conditions, it becomes 0-2 children instead of 4-10 children of them.

  • @victorcast2467
    @victorcast2467 Месяц назад +1

    I live in Santos, Brazil, about 80 km from São Paulo. Here there is the largest favela on stilts in Brazil, with around 25k people. I image the living conditions are very similar.

  • @donnawilson5514
    @donnawilson5514 Месяц назад +3

    We do mission trips to the Philippines. There is a girls home in a condo in one of the high rises across from trash mountain. I stay with them and take them shopping for shoes, school supplies and groceries There is also a boys home. The youth pool their money and feed the kids on trash mountain and do a fun Christian program with them on Saturdays. I took about 16 youth to eat at Jollibee and was only about $42 US

    • @adelleav
      @adelleav 8 дней назад

      That's lovely, Yeshua bless you

  • @jenniferf1518
    @jenniferf1518 Месяц назад +1

    Drew, thank you for showing us different parts of the world. I love it when Deanna joins you for videos. She's a treat!

  • @SpongeBob-xh8ir
    @SpongeBob-xh8ir Месяц назад +5

    But everyone show India as poor country

  • @JJ_Magnificent
    @JJ_Magnificent Месяц назад +1

    Haven't been back home in over 10 years :( I miss PH so much.. My mom lives there now (retired) and does as much as she can for the community. Hope to visit soon. Thank you so much brother, stay blessed

  • @einerreklov4304
    @einerreklov4304 Месяц назад +9

    When people don't work for whatever reason, and therefore have little money to spend, the one low cost entertainment/tradeable commodity tends to create many children.

    • @WunTuumax7
      @WunTuumax7 Месяц назад

      Hmm I wouldn’t think of that being mutual for both the men and the women..

    • @einerreklov4304
      @einerreklov4304 Месяц назад +1

      @@WunTuumax7 Well, sex for $$ or goods is an ancient form of commerce. Undeveloped areas with few medical resources, i.e. BC pills or abortion clinics = more babies and the cycle of poverty continues as the population grows generation to generation.

    • @johngayfer6873
      @johngayfer6873 26 дней назад +2

      Having loads of children they can't afford is what keeps perpetuating this cycle of poverty.

  • @TheLumberZack2010
    @TheLumberZack2010 Месяц назад +1

    Drew, you and your wife are beautiful souls. I've watched every one of your videos and they almost always bring me to tears. Keep doing what you do my man. God bless you!!

  • @huarang4243
    @huarang4243 Месяц назад +3

    I'd rather be sad, but wealthy-rich and living a comfortable life than living in filthy slums

  • @Azteetime
    @Azteetime 2 дня назад

    I love Filipinos. My daughter is 1/2 Filipina. They are a beautiful culture

  • @luisplaysnowyt
    @luisplaysnowyt Месяц назад +16

    This entire video will flip upside down when drew is grill Filipino, we Filipinos are nice to foreigners, but filipino to filipino, it's the opposite. But some of us are still nice

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Месяц назад +6

      Not true, they are nice to my wife , who is Filipina :)

    • @DCL2988
      @DCL2988 Месяц назад +1

      FR even filipinos meets filipinos in games they're fighting like mlbb

    • @luisplaysnowyt
      @luisplaysnowyt Месяц назад

      @@drewbinsky ye some of us are still nice

    • @yella_c2
      @yella_c2 Месяц назад +3

      I AM A FILIPINO and there is absolutely no way I felt that way.
      If you do, I think you must check and evaluate your circle, check what kind of people are you choosing to be surrounded with-- who makes you think negatively towards your own race. Having thoughts like that is kinda disturbing.

    • @letitiakearney2423
      @letitiakearney2423 Месяц назад

      @@yella_c2I think that having to live in that environment would cause a lot of people to turn to crime and it is the same in all ghettos worldwide unfortunately but if they have no jobs then there is bound to be problems. 😢

  • @kobyyA
    @kobyyA Месяц назад +5

    The difference is money. You NEED money.

  • @mimilicious9741
    @mimilicious9741 28 дней назад +4

    I just have one question 😳 why do they keep on having kids??? Just why? Like clearly they are struggling to make a living, so why the heck would u wanna bring another human being to this mess... honestly i dont get it

    • @frederickmoody7570
      @frederickmoody7570 24 дня назад

      If you have children then there is someone to take care of you when you get old and cannot provide so having children is like planning your retirement

    • @mimilicious9741
      @mimilicious9741 23 дня назад +1

      @@frederickmoody7570 Doesnt sound like a smart plan to me... reproducing to have a servant... wow ok, i thinkim gonna pass on that one !

  • @jessaC.
    @jessaC. Месяц назад +1

    Watching this makes me open my eyes that I should be grateful for what I have. I am grateful that I live in the province where even though we are not that rich but atleast we can plant something to eat and there are relatives that helps my family when we have nothing.

  • @darkboard5556
    @darkboard5556 Месяц назад +5

    Romanticising poverty.

  • @DisappearforDays
    @DisappearforDays Месяц назад +1

    What an amazing video, we absolutely loved visiting Sampaloc whilst we were in Manila just recently and felt compelled to give back a bit also. I was even confused by local and told that I looked like you as well 😅 I'll take it as a compliment!
    This is such an important video to spread the awareness of the conditions some people are having to live in. You are so kind to have given those people the money. We hope they manage to use it for good in their lives ❤