Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
After two years, Mike is back in the Philippines—and our emotional first day together shows just how much BGC and Manila have changed. A simple errand became the start of a nostalgic journey through old neighborhoods, new developments and the places that once felt like home.
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We begin with a surprisingly fast LTO driver’s license renewal in Makati, revisit Toby’s Estate and Crosta Pizzeria, explore McKinley West and BGC High Street, discover the live Portal, and stop at the dramatic House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones installation in BGC. Then we return to Soban K-Town Grill at One Bonifacio High Street for our favorite Korean barbecue after two years away.
From the efficiency of modern services to BGC nightlife at 10 PM, this Philippines vlog captures the emotion of going back, reconnecting with treasured memories and seeing how quickly Bonifacio Global City continues to change.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 How the Philippines has changed
0:17 Emotional return to the Philippines after two years
0:35 First day back in the Philippines
0:46 How to renew a driver’s license at LTO Philippines
1:35 LTO online exam and medical certificate
3:18 Philippine driver’s license renewal cost and process
5:09 How the Philippines has changed since 2017
5:40 Returning to our old neighborhood in Makati
6:07 Crosta Pizzeria Manila: one of Asia’s best pizzas
8:00 Driving in the Philippines again
8:13 Exploring the new McKinley West development
9:47 The Matcha Tokyo Philippines
11:38 BGC High Street nightlife walking tour
12:26 Live Portal installation in BGC
14:01 House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones installation in BGC
15:25 Soban K-Town Grill at One Bonifacio High Street
16:38 Best Korean barbecue in BGC Philippines
20:30 Emotional reunion in the Philippines after two years
22:00 How I lost 17 kilos after leaving the Philippines
23:53 Soban K-Town Grill BGC restaurant review
24:27 BGC nightlife at 10 PM
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After two years, Mike is back in the Philippines—and our emotional first day together shows just how much BGC and Manila have changed. A simple errand became the start of a nostalgic journey through old neighborhoods, new developments and the places that once felt like home.
Business Inquiries: 📬 WorkWithMIH@gmail.com
We begin with a surprisingly fast LTO driver’s license renewal in Makati, revisit Toby’s Estate and Crosta Pizzeria, explore McKinley West and BGC High Street, discover the live Portal, and stop at the dramatic House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones installation in BGC. Then we return to Soban K-Town Grill at One Bonifacio High Street for our favorite Korean barbecue after two years away.
From the efficiency of modern services to BGC nightlife at 10 PM, this Philippines vlog captures the emotion of going back, reconnecting with treasured memories and seeing how quickly Bonifacio Global City continues to change.
Subscribe to Making It Happen Vlog for more Philippines travel, food and life adventures.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 How the Philippines has changed
0:17 Emotional return to the Philippines after two years
0:35 First day back in the Philippines
0:46 How to renew a driver’s license at LTO Philippines
1:35 LTO online exam and medical certificate
3:18 Philippine driver’s license renewal cost and process
5:09 How the Philippines has changed since 2017
5:40 Returning to our old neighborhood in Makati
6:07 Crosta Pizzeria Manila: one of Asia’s best pizzas
8:00 Driving in the Philippines again
8:13 Exploring the new McKinley West development
9:47 The Matcha Tokyo Philippines
11:38 BGC High Street nightlife walking tour
12:26 Live Portal installation in BGC
14:01 House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones installation in BGC
15:25 Soban K-Town Grill at One Bonifacio High Street
16:38 Best Korean barbecue in BGC Philippines
20:30 Emotional reunion in the Philippines after two years
22:00 How I lost 17 kilos after leaving the Philippines
23:53 Soban K-Town Grill BGC restaurant review
24:27 BGC nightlife at 10 PM
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