Dude about smart shaming... I really feel you. I think the same.

I like those young guys that said they didnt want to flee the country, but would rather stay and contribute to making the country better. Great attitude.

I’m indonesian and I’ve been to the Philippines last month for the very first time , they thought that I’m Filipino and talked in Tagalog . Despite about how chaotic Manila was, still I felt so secure in Manila and Filipino was really kind people , it’s based on my own experience.. greetings from ubud , Bali - Indonesia

That guy in the green shirt said "I wanna help the growth of the Philippines" totally impacts me...

Ah yes, that guy who talked about smart-shaming topic is spot-on on what he said. As a fellow filipino I deeply agree with his sentiment, sometimes I encounter smart people but pretending to be not, simply because they don't want to be ridiculed as someone " okay, you're so smart so you do everything " or like " boastful smartass " or like " pabibo " and some other insecure people tell off a smart person. Crab-mentality is a really serious issue here in the philippines, its everywhere in our community. Is being dumb that worth the praise and being smart is not?

The old guy is just glowing with wisdom. Every word spoken is from experience.

Filipinos: "Inflation rate is a big problem, the prices are very high." Tourists and foreigners : "It's so cheap in the Philippines!"

"I want to help in the growth of the Philippines." Wow!!! Well said!

I LOOOOVE how they use two languages and switch back and forth interchangeably SO easily. 😍

Filipinos seem so well spoken. Hope to visit this country one day. From indonesia.

Smart-shaming aside, I also really hate: 1. "Wealth-shaming". It's sad that when you have more money than others, people will automatically think that you have a bad attitude. When your status in life improves, people will say that you've gone "mayabang." This is why people don't want to strive to make their lives better, and then complain about poverty. 2. When you have big dreams, people will discourage you and call you "ambisyoso" or "ambisyosa" and say that your dreams are impossible and call it "pang-mayaman lang". 3. Parents will treat you as a business investment. Once you graduate, they will pressure you to "pay them back" for everything that they've done for you. There is nothing wrong with encouraging your children to take care of their parents, but please don't FORCE them. Let them "pay you back" because they love you and they are grateful, not because you only pressured them.

Sometimes people think that "edi wow" and words like that are for fun. We should know when to use it. Because it may seem a joke to you but for the person it makes him/her insulted

Assian Boss, perhaps change the title to "What's It like Living in Manila?" Rural areas have a different point of view.

I live in Japan for 4 years with my family. Japan is very beautiful, clean, efficient, disciplined, convenient, peaceful, etc. But, I am not as happy when I am in my beloved country the Philippines, my home. I love my husband and our lovely daughter, we're happy together here in Japan but whenever I am in the Philippines, my happiness is sky high. I miss the random loud laughter, talking with many friends, huge smiles, smiling eyes, just happy in simple things which I cannot see or experience that here in Japan. Everyone seems to be so serious and preoccupied. I understand that I am currently living in a country with different culture, that I have to adapt because I chose this life, marrying a Japanese husband. But there is this hole in my heart that only my beloved Philippines can fill. I didn't realize this until I live abroad. Even my husband, a Japanese, loves the Philippines too. He always feel carefree, warm and very welcomed in my home country, the Philippines.

The smart shaming thing really hits home to me. I can barely memorize our native language for counting and telling time so I immediately just say it in english because most of my grade school we were incouraged to speak english. Most of my colleagues at work would make assumptions that I am just a rich kid and also being light skinned really adds to that perception when in fact we are just the same, we work in the company and we have the same struggles. Sometimes I would just speak less to people just to avoid getting mocked at.

kudos to the guy who said that he would rather stay in the Philippines to help the growth of the economy

@1:27 is spot on about the Filipino mentality. In the Philippines you're more likeable if you act or sound stupid. Having or showing intellect is shunned. It's not cool to be smart in the Philippines. Often times when you express any form of intellect or even when you achieve something that shows your intellectual capacity, you will be met with responses like "eh di wow" or "ikaw na" or described as "pasikat" (showing off, trying to be known) or "mayabang" (boastful) - these descriptions may be said in a playful manner, or behind your back. I honestly think more than corruption, this mentality is the reason why the Philippines will never really develop or change. Majority of the poor will stay poor not because of the government, corruption, or whatever policy government introduces, but because of this ingrained mentality. There is too much focus on the government and corruption when people should really start to look at themselves as a source of change.

When you became OFW, thats the only time you realize and appreciate how beautiful the philipppine is.

Filipino vs. fellow Filipino is the #1 problem of the Philippines. Period.

Stay in your country. Fight for your country future. That's the best thing to do as good citizen !

Anti-intellectualism is indeed very real in the Philippine culture right now. Maybe not in formal settings, but once you step outside into the public and you just act naturally smart, you get shamed and labeled as a know-it-all even when you're not even trying to. It gets worse especially in schools; you get bullied or ridiculed just for excelling in the class.

Asian boss, please interview Filipinos in the non-urbanized provinces next time. Manila isn't just the face of the Philippines. Edit: I am happy that my comment generated a thread. I would just like to clarify that my comment does not discriminate Manila. I was suggesting that they should ADD Filipinos in the provinces to really show the common and general perspective of Filipinos and if they will go to the provinces, they should not just interview "probinsyanos" who live in the metropolitan areas (like Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, Metro Naga, Metro Legazpi, Metro Iloilo, etc.) because city dwellers will always have different experiences from those who live in the RURAL AREAS.

I am Indonesian and went to Japan using the Philippines airline, and the stewardess talked to me in Tagalog. 🤣 I'm living in Japan now. But you know what. It's not exactly the same like what you guys imagine. People who use to live in a "warm" Situation like Indonesia, Malay, Philippines etc will find it awkward to live here as people here are "cold", meaning they don't care, less friendly, etc.

My dream is staying in korea as a filipino. But now I realize that in my opinion, living here in the Philippines is actually much better than in Korea because I just learned that if you're a foreigner there even if you live there for a long period of time you'll always be foreigner no matter what. And applying for visa is really hard there.

"I want to help in the growth of the Philippines ." I love that! at the end of the day, you will always go back to where you came from.

Our downfall is that we are more emotional than logical. We want to be a part of a group than stand out as individual. Its in our culture. If you put a filipino on a cultured place, he then becomes cultured. If you put a filipino on an uncultured place, he then becomes uncultured. Filipinos love being liked and accepted.. even if it means sacrificing his own growth and success

ANTI-INTELLECTUALISM. I FEEL THAT DUDEEEE

as an indian, i must say its the same here in India. we have the same problems here too I hope we developed more and solve the problems from the roots

My parents are Koreans with US citizenship and retired to Philippines. They love living in Philippines. I've been to many countries but to me, Philippinos/Philippinas were the most friendly and kind people. I would not mind living there as long as I can find a stable job.

I work in a call center and I've had several customers degrading me because I'm Filipino. They say that foreigners only exploit our women, sexualize them for money, enslave us because we're just a bunch of maids, we're dumb & that we know nothing about advancements. I believe the only reason why they think lowly of us is because we let them. The country's problem is that we are too dependent from other countries. We are rich in resources and talents, but we are too lazy to cultivate our own goods and we allow foreigners to cultivate our goods for us and they sell those goods to us for a more expensive price. We put them in a pedestal and we end up getting stomped. This only happens because we allow them to. If we want their mindset about us to change, then the change starts from ourselves. Us Filipinos don't like to be disciplined, we have that "pwede na" or "bahala na" mentality which is destroying our country. We only choose a specific leader because this person is a trend, not understand the cause and effect. Kapoy rant kasi andami pa

"Wala lang gusto ko lang maki K-POP" that made my day 😂😂😂

Last year my Teacher says “Pano niyo mamahalin ang Pilipinas kung ka toxican lang nakikita niyo, you need to enhance your sense of patriotism and nationalism” lol it hits me 🙂🤟🏼

Smart-shaming aside, I also seriously hate the "Nosebleed" bs. I find it really stupid how some people will brush you off and put you down just for being fluent in english and yet these are the same people that see/treat foreigners like they're the bee's knees and listen/watch movies and music that's in english. Don't even get me started on how much they worship imported goods-- Despite being a filipino myself, I was mainly taught things in english even at school (hecc, they even discouraged speaking in tagalog there smh) so I'm not very good at tagalog and as much as I want to really improve my fluency in it, I get shamed and mocked for even trying so what's the point? And then you get people who get off of hurting/putting down others but as soon as you stand up for yourself, they pull the "joke lang!" or "ang OA mo naman" card

1:26 wow i never thought I'll see another like minded Filipino. We have hope in this country guys.

I love a country so free you can say the bad things along with the good things without fear of punishment. The Filipino people seem so wonderful to me yet I've never been to the Philippines. Stay wonderful Philippines

I choose to be thankful everyday being a Filipino who lives in my country, while continuously developing my skills and taking care of my family living with moral responsibilities.

Dang, smart shaming, first time hearing this word but all too familiar with people wanting to drag you down, happens a lot in society

i love that anti-intellectualism comment.. I think it happens across everywhere in SEA.. HAHAH totally spot-on on the term smart-shaming..

"Smart shaming". you got it bruh it's accurate. I feel you.

I live in a rural area and I freakin' love it it's a 10 for me I'm just chillin' here with the fresh air and the nice people around me.

The guy on glasses and black shirt is intelligent

"wala lang, gusto ko lang maki kpop" 😂😂😂

There's just something about Filipinos that makes them learn other languages faster that the others.

As an overseas worker I personally am happier in PH. It’s just more homely and although life is more challeging, it’s a lot happier to be with your own people

Physically, mentally, spiritually-Japan can drain you.

I think Philippines is a beautiful country with warm hearted people, just like another SEA country, greetings from Indonesia. wanna visit Phillippines someday.

Pro tip: interview other Filipinos from various regions of the Philippines.

Living in the Philippines is very Hard and Poor but you will Learn how to being Happy in Life

Smart shaming? Dang! Everyone knows it's damn true

Out of topic but I think the English level of the interviewees here are better than their video about Filipinos speaking English lol

I think this so called "smart shaming" thing is a result, if i can put it that way, of the way how we are taught in school. Classroom scenario here is more of a theoretical check on terms on the books where teachers ask what is and students answer. and stop there. There was no why, how, what should be, what could have been or so much more in the discussion that will encourage molding wisdom for oneself. if Filipino students are attuned to classroom discussion as a generally-accepted form of learning, they could have been more liberal and rational in looking into what the others are saying and not readily block what the others are saying, or smart shaming as called. This is how i feel based on my experience of studies for one year in another country.

I don’t know if it’s just me. But I feel so blessed to be in this country that has it all. Best beaches, amazing hills and mountains, enchanted water falls, modern cities, skyscraper, unbelievable Shopping Malls and most especially the happy people... 🤗❤️

I am a foreigner and lived in the Philippines for 3 years, ako estoria Bisaya gamay lang and now Tagalog, galing na di ba?!...The Philippines does have it's problems but so does every other country in the world...Ako asawa sa Pinay

I am African and I love the Philippines 🇵🇭, nothing less , nothing more

The part of immigrating to countries like the US or Canada isn’t always good for options, I know this because my mom worked as a medical professional in Philippines. When she moved to the US with me, she had to go back to school because her medical license in PH isn’t considered valid in the US. It was hard watching her struggle as a young child and my dad was almost never around; so she technically raised me by herself. Also, for those Asians who want to go to school in the US, it’s now nearly impossible to get accepted by a university. Even though, my mom said she had better opportunities in PH than the US.

Living in manila is so depressing but living here in province is very much refreshing!💖

The “Edi wow” thing really taking my Confidence Down, When I was Reciting an Answer I can hear 2 of my Ex Friends said “Edi Wow” “Share mo lang” “oh edi ikaw na” and then I went shy and looked down but My teacher heard it and let them Answer even tho They cant and they got the shame but My Confidence went really down that time I really hate it... Edit : Salamat guys sa mga advices and sa mga nag boboost ng confidence ko, nag enter na ako ng high school yung mga plastic eh nag transfer na sila ng schools (yung isa eh nasa ibang school tas yung isa din eh nasa regular class, at nasa science class na ako) thank you guys!

I think the main problem in the Philippines is people trying to cling on the past too much. Dati ganito, dati ganyan. Cmon Just stop and learn to accept that the world is changing.

“Mainit siya so prepare” such a very scary story!😂

this is a “whats it like living in metro manila”

In my personal opinion only is that our country suffers from two things. Lack of discipline and the power grabbing mentality in politics. Criminality is the byproduct of poverty. Poverty is only a byproduct of having no discipline. Then most officials in the government are not for the people but for the their pockets.

We're still a third world country because we never truly invested in our own culture.

To all Filipinos reading this, it is difficult to work or live overseas specially in countries which suffers with social issues like racism and descrimation. I've been to many countries and Philippines by far the best for me. That's why I love Philippines.

I can definitely relate to kuya who brought the issue about smart shaming culture. It's one of the most toxic quality of the Filipinos, smart shaming when they can't fathom or relate on what you're talking about. "Edi ikaw na magaling!" "Ah talaga ba? Sml?" I have encountered and heard many of these scenarios almost every single day, lalo na sa school, and the worst, they will all laugh at you, when you're just expressing your ideas. Shempre, hindi lang 'yan. CRAB MENTALITY din and isa sa main problem here in our country. They will try to bring you down if they sensed that you have more knowledge than them. Nevertheless, all we have to do is to accept the reality that Filipinos will never change. Accept the fact na maraming insecure dito sa Pinas!

Let me just tell you all that living in Metro Manila feels like hell unless you're in places like BGC. Most provinces are much better and peaceful.

Been living in the US for 9 months and I have to say I really miss the Philippines badly. Very social country, great food, laid back lifestyle. The tourism phrase "It's More Fun in the Philippines" really applies. It's easily more fun there, if...you actually have ENOUGH income. Cost of living is relatively cheap by Western standards. A high-end meal in Manila would cost you around 500 pesos ($10 US) or less per person. A meal of the same quality will cost me $20-$30 in the US. However, $10 is already the minimum DAILY wage in the Philippines whereas you earn the same amount in another country in less than an hour. A friend told me once...."Philippines is a very lucky country, if money is not taken into account."

I had happy memories living in the Philippines even though my family was poor. We use to eat just rice with soy sauce for dinner yet I enjoyed my childhood there. I cannot wait to take my son there to visit. Hopefully soon.

I'm Filipino but I admire intelligent person or persons full of wisdom. I don't smart-shame others. 🇵🇭

Personally, i just hope the Philippines will find a faster solution on how to fight against poverty. I just want everyone in the country to have a better life.

im working with philiphino in europe i have to say they are the nicest people ever! so nice, polite and helpful. hope one day i will go there ★ good luck philippines ★

NOT surprised. They gave good comments. Very well explained. True and polite. I love you kababayan

I’m kinda fluent in english. And if I speak in english in front of my friends they would say, “ang OA mo” “ang arte” “we’re in the Philippines not in america” or “bigyan nyu ko timba! NOSEBLEED”. And I hate it for some reasons

when I was young I was restless unsatisfied about my life in the Philippines, I did not feel any patriotism about the Philippines.But as I grew older and began to understand about what is going on around the world, And saw the Philippines through the eyes of foreigners,I began to see my country in a different light. And i felt a shame that I did not love my country enough. But now it's different I am not rich i don't even have money of my own but I don't want to live in any other place but here in the Philippines. Because if you go to other countries people will have the same complains like the Philippines, many of them will say I would rather live in another country. I feel sorry for the Philippines because her people and the politicians lacks patriotic feeling for her because if politicians love this country there will be no corruption. They will help one another to make this country a better place instead of killing each other for personal gain than thinking what is good for the Philippines.

The cost of living is higher than Jakarta...bcos of the islands, transportation costs more. As South East Asian ppl I believe Philippinos are the kindest ppl just as Indonesian

"somebody better than you, then you want drag them down.." i from malaysia.. i declare you are 100% malay like us, because our mentality really same..🤣🤣🤣🤣

I don't think 🤔there is difference between india and Phillipines The only exception is economy

It's the Opportunities that made some people choose to live abroad but the real happiness of living in your home country is still different. I'm born here and I want to die here because I still believe there's still hope for The Philippines to be a better country.

I'm going to visit the Philippines in about 2 months for the holidays. I'm going to visit a friend who was born and raised in the Philippines so most things weren't really surprising but it's still nice to hear about different perspectives. You just have to keep an open mind and be respectful, Filipinos and Filipinas are amazingly warm hearted people and will welcome you. Despite the corrupted Government, it's such a beautiful country, I'm happy to know there are still so many people who love their country and decide to stay there. Much love from Germany!

This video is so informative and makes a lot of sense. I like the kind of questions that make the filipino to think deeply about the problem itself and their stands regarding to those problems. In my opinion filipinos are one of the resilient people in the world and as long as we have this kind of perspective, in the long run, i believe Philippines can have its own place in the world and filipinos can be more proud of being a filipino. Filipinos are great people and I’m proud to be a filipino.

Philippines is my hometown and I am proud of it! 🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

The anti-intellectualism comment is so true. I'm not saying I'm smart but growing up in Europe I get comments every time I speak to my family in the Philippines. Like they think I'm being a know it all brat. But here I talk about those things casually. It's mind boggling.

I visited the Philippines and it’s better than how they rated it 💖 just like me i don’t think my country is that good but other people from other country likes it 🔥 💖 not only in the Philippines but all over the world , i think the problem is acceptance 🔥

i'm really interested in the Philippines,idiom ,culture and everything. I wanna go there someday💕

It's sometimes easy and sometimes difficult. But during the difficult times, we're always happy.

Lots of love to Philippines from India.

Philippines is not just Manila..try asking people outside manila..u might get different answers

3:33 we're not overpopulated, only Manila. People in manila must go to the province because we have fresh air.

"mainit so be prepared." A WHOLE MOOD

When you become an OFW, then you will realize how good staying in the Philippines is. Anyway, love the guy in the blue shirt, such a sensible guy. And yes, if you want the country to grow learn to have discipline. Minsan kung sino pa ang walang disiplina, siya pa ang numero-unong reklamador.

I might add discipline as one of the factors why Philippines remains as a country with such slow progress.

Love all their responses. Love how one person said they would rather stay in PI to help build the country. And also the varying cultures within the country that is waiting to be experienced. My experience with Filipinos is that they are kind and happy people. It's such a refreshing thing to experience coming from Los Angeles, USA.

You should also do one where you ask OFWs/Returning OFWs and also one from the countryside. You'll get different perspectives.

I love my fellow Filipinos. The warmest, kindest, and funniest people I know. I'm biased, but visit the Philippines, get to know them and see for yourself. I live in Tokyo and watching this video made me miss home. I don't miss the traffic. I miss the people.

I lived in the Philippines for two years and it was fabulous. The people are absolutely amazing.

Almost half of my colleagues in my accounts dept in Singapore are from the Philippines. Some of them can’t wait go back to their country but gotta stay to earn more money first.. they seem kinda homesick sadly.. Whereas for some, they r glad they came to SG and decided to stay in SG forever (:

I learned that don't think of yourself lang, pero you have to care with everybody and anything around you

Manila is “Overpopulated”, not the whole Philippines.

I've lived in the Philippines for the past 8 1/2 years and, except for Manila, it's not really that over populated. In fact, if you move to one of the provinces, like in Southern Leyte, it is a very nice number of people there. For awhile you will get a lot of people, especially children, staring at you, you as they get used to you, that will fade away.

Smart shaming na pinasikat si Vice, "edi wow", "edi ikaw na".

The couple speaking fluent English are so gorgeous!! Super good looking to my eyes.