I Lived in Bonifacio Global City For 2 Years Now - Here's My Experience 

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BGC is 100 percent private district in the city of Taguig. McKinley Hill area is another district next next to BGC. I’ve stayed there many times but after a while it gets old. I stay there just a jumping point to go to other islands and neighboring countries. Its a good place as a home base. Ive seen that place grow since the 80s when it was a military base until the 90s when it was privatized.

No blackouts because cables are underground in BGC. And outside the business districts, they’re up high on the electric posts, very vulnerable to typhoons. So electricity, as well as internet are more intermittent on other areas.

BGC is no doubt on oasis of calm in Metro Manila and also a great place to live and work as an expat. It can certainly give other Asian cities a run for their money. Modern places like BGC in other parts of the Philippines will bode well for ongoing foreign investment.

I have always stayed in Makati and Mall of Asia each time I visited in the past but you and Evan have made me so keen to stay in BGC it sounds a wonderful place and now top of my list for my next stay in Manila

Hola Julio, I’m an avid fan and plan to visit Manila in the near future. I’m originally from Curaçao (former Dutch Antilles) in the Caribbean and grandma is from Coro, your Venezuela. After long years in law enforcement in Europe, I plan to travel and maybe retire in the sun somewhere. Who knows, maybe we’ll bump into one another. Keep up the good work. Cuidate!

Well done video! Thank you!

Great video!

yes its 100% true bgc is perfect not just for local middle class to 1st class but it its also designed to accomodate the culture and taste of other countries.

Great content

Thank you for sharing your nice and optimistic content, Julio, thanks!

i admire your factual depiction 😊

I really like that electronic payments (digital wallets) are widely available in BGC. That will keep my roll down to a minimum. Hahaha. 😉

That's the problem a lot of the expats are confined with BGC well in fact that there are other options. Example Ortigas, Eastwood, Greenhills, Quezon City are other options that can be considered. These are all accessible through the MRT others even opt for the provinces like Dumaguete which is equally beautiful ❤️

If you like living in an high rise apartment the area is great. we live 15 minutes away in a house 3 brm 2bth with garage 2 porches

Me too I'm inlove with BGC🎉🎉🎉 but when i was still a kid like 10 years old my dad is a veteran. We used to be there in fort but BGC is still a wide big field with no buildings and BGC is still from Makati city. Lol it has been 14 years and it has been a great change.

So amazin❤

Yup. Im acrually from the province of Iloilo 😅😅 but then when worked in BGC I was culture shocked by liberated lifestyle. 😂 im not use to it.

I spend double that in a month sometimes more when Im there. Island hopping and nature is what I prefer. I live in California in the bay area and frequently visit my daughter in Orange County in SoCal and my sisters in Las Vegas. Its almost like home when Im in BGC but what I want to see are sand and surf, the island life, mountains and lakes, and local cultures with their 🎉language. This is my preference and my opinion yours might be different. My goal there is to visit at least half the provinces of the country and perhaps more. BGC or Cebu will be a nice home base close to the International Airport and Inter-island ferry.

Love from MEXICO

At the future, BGC is the right for me to live there and has no crime rates and it's very safe and convenient, but I don't want to waste money and there could be more expenses

Hi Julio! Aren't you the boy in Extraction 2 with Chris Hemsworth? I guess! I really enjoyed the movie! 😅😊

Where did you bought your shirt? Thanks bro

Yah it is convenient everything is there

Are you kidding me?! Rent is 50,000 pesos?!! That’s cheap. I live in Hawaii since I was 8 and omg, that is a freaking bargain compare to how much rent is in urban Honolulu. I want to move there now!!!! The food is so damn good in the Philippines.

You said it all thank you very much I will live here after i retire. A real value for your hard earned money and pension.

I should be there in August rented a condo in Two Serenda for a year

Bgc and makati are expensive to live in the Philippines but if you want more cheaper you can go in the other cities 😊

BGC is a new city of amerika and philippines

BGC is nice; been there on one of my trips. Makati is ok too. Quezon City was ok, but not as nice.

BGC is carefully planned that's why the electricity is stable, no floods and very secure unlike anywhere else in the Philippines.

How much for utilities w air-con?

"If you're looking for good girls go to church, coffee shops, etc. I met both my ex girlfriends there." Bruh... LoL

Is that water treatment plant also good for Makati? Can we drink the water out of the faucet in Makati?

I prefer BGC or Makati when living in the Philippines. There are no rooters waking you up at midnight and early morning. I like province life, but after a while, the roosters will drive you crazy.

Everything are there in BGC except a big catholic cathedral. There's a small chapel in uptown mall and that's it.

There are other central business district in Metro Manila that you can choose from that are equally as modern as Bonifacio G.C. which are more adfordable.

BGC is expensive man well it is a very nice place to be in

Thanks! Background noise is too loud. Maybe you could do something about it.

BGC is indeed a nice place, but a bit too hyper-consumeristic for my taste. This is from someone who grew up in Manila (Quezon City) since the 1990s. As a Filipino, I prefer to retire in provinces since it is way cheaper after selling all the assets for retirement :D

This Youthful SAVVY EXPAT SHOULD BE HONORED by the BGC Tourism Marketing Group!!

BGC is NOT a City - it is a District of Taguig City Taguig City in the Philippines is divided into several districts, each with its own distinct characteristics and features. The districts of Taguig City include: Bonifacio Global City (BGC): BGC is a highly urbanized district known for its modern architecture, upscale residential condominiums, and vibrant business and commercial centers. It is home to high-rise buildings, multinational corporations, shopping malls, entertainment establishments, and a variety of dining options. McKinley Hill: McKinley Hill is a mixed-use development located within Taguig City. It features a combination of residential, commercial, and retail spaces. The district is known for its European-inspired architecture, international schools, and the Venice Grand Canal Mall, which features gondola rides and Italian-themed structures. Fort Bonifacio: Fort Bonifacio, also referred to as "The Fort," is a former military base that has transformed into a thriving business and residential district. It encompasses the BGC and McKinley Hill areas and is characterized by wide boulevards, green spaces, and high-end residential towers. Lower Bicutan: Located in the southern part of Taguig City, Lower Bicutan is a residential district that offers affordable housing options. It is home to several residential subdivisions and communities. Signal Village: Signal Village is a bustling district in Taguig City known for its mix of residential and commercial areas. It is a densely populated neighborhood with various shops, markets, and local establishments. Ususan: Ususan is another residential district in Taguig City, with a mix of low-rise housing and mid-rise condominiums. It is home to various local businesses and establishments. These districts contribute to the diverse landscape and development within Taguig City, offering residents and visitors a range of living, working, and recreational options.

...Julio, why don't you just buy a installment condo, instead of renting PhP 50,000/month...

Only pros? No cons beside the price?

I like Latina women because they have huge titles.

Are there any Jeepneys allowed in BGC at all? I hope not. I kind of doubt it since I seen signs on forbestown road saying quiet area, do not rev your engine, honk your horn, ect, ect. 😂

taguig not pasig

hmm a lot of cebuanos speak good english

✅Affordable ❌ Cheap

Wtf miscellaneous expenses for 8k-12k for 4 persons?are you kidding me?some what you said is right but most and actual price for 4 persons look your calculations is wrong coz eating out for 4 persons in bgc.its more expensive or almost the same like in america and people living in BGC are super upper class than the rest of the country coz its new and you need to have a money and cant be in lower class or even middle class coz it will drained all your money most specially if you are 4 persons and you need to have your own business or work in good job or either your family need to work abroad b4 you can live such as BGC coz income in the philippines cant coup up the life style in BGC

Cebu people will get jealous hahaha, They will be forcing that Metro Cebu is better..even if it's obviously not true. Hahahhaa

WHO SAID YOU CANNOT DRINK TAP WATER IN METRO MANILA THAT IS THE BS PEOPLE ARE SAYING IVE BEEN DRINKING IT ALL MY LIFE

Bro, how do u look younger every video. lmao

only rich filipinos live in bgc.

BGC is not a "city" despite having city in the name. That's more marketing than reality. It is actually part of Pasig City - one of the 17 actual cities of Metro Manila.

how old are you? 15-16? u know so much about life. Im amazed!

You look too young, like 18yrs old ?

Yes BGC is great , but for me it’s not the real Philippines . For that you need to move away from BGC.I prefer the real Philippines with real people . I’m not criticising BGC , it’s just not for me

What kind of guy complains about things being to peaceful? lmao, you're a wild guy.

Women in bgc are like west, were sex is free all the time am i correct? Lol

"in a 15 minutes walk..." are you promoting the WEF 15 minutes cities agenda?

Here's my experience during my time in BGC: The locals have no civility or manners, the interiors and overall craftsmanship of the buildings is shit, the grocery stores sells produce that they wouldn't even keep on the shelves in most other countries, everything you do you need to ask permission from some admin, and locals don't know how to say 'no' to things. That's just some of the things that come to mind at the moment

15-minute cities is not a good thing for civilization, friend. Same with westernized women. Everything else is good.

I dont understand why people who want to move to a tropical country go to the most expensive part of the country

Jail on the open air, BAWAL place or NOT ALLOWED SIR! Nothing good there!

Thank you Julio !!! $2000 usd a month sounds not very expensive but if your anything like me you know how to live in the best places for abit lower budget than the rest.🏙🌃🌆

Great video!