14 Things About the Philippines That Nobody Expects

The Philippines has more than 175 spoken languages, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, churches inside shopping malls, legendary jeepneys, and a texting culture that once reached hundreds of millions of messages per day. In this reaction, I explore 14 reasons the Philippines is different from the rest of the world, including: The country’s extraordinary linguistic diversity Manila’s extreme population density Churches located inside major shopping malls The Philippines’ massive text-messaging culture Jeepneys and their role in everyday transportation The reported drop in crime during major boxing matches The Banaue Rice Terraces Roberto del Rosario and the karaoke machine The Philippines’ success in international beauty pageants Some of these facts were fascinating, some were surprising, and a few left me with even more questions about Filipino history and culture. Original video: 14 Reasons the Philippines Is Different from the Rest of the World What fact surprised you most, and what important detail about the Philippines should have been included? #Philippines #FilipinoCulture #PhilippinesReaction #AmericanReacts #Manila #Jeepney #OPMCommunity #JFragment The Philippines has more than 175 spoken languages, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, churches inside shopping malls, legendary jeepneys, and a texting culture that once reached hundreds of millions of messages per day. In this reaction, I explore 14 reasons the Philippines is different from the rest of the world, including: The country’s extraordinary linguistic diversity Manila’s extreme population density Churches located inside major shopping malls The Philippines’ massive text-messaging culture Jeepneys and their role in everyday transportation The reported drop in crime during major boxing matches The Banaue Rice Terraces Roberto del Rosario and the karaoke machine The Philippines’ success in international beauty pageants Some of these facts were fascinating, some were surprising, and a few left me with even more questions about Filipino history and culture. Original video: 14 Reasons the Philippines Is Different from the Rest of the World What fact surprised you most, and what important detail about the Philippines should have been included? #Philippines #FilipinoCulture #PhilippinesReaction #AmericanReacts #Manila #Jeepney #OPMCommunity #JFragment    • 14 Reasons the Philippines Is Different fr...   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️❤️❤️ JFRAG says SLMT ❤️❤️❤️ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, you! Yes, you! 🙏 Thanks for making me part of your day. I can't tell you how much it means to me but it's like... lots.. 🪑 I brought a chair for you right here. Pull up and hang out with us 6:45PM / 8:45PM Ph time. I'm learning about your culture through all of your stories and chats. I feel blessed you're willing to spend your energy and experience with me.. some random guy from Massachusetts.. thank you so much ❤️ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤓🤓🤓 FIND the JFRAG 🤓🤓🤓 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎵 Recommend my next reaction: https://www.GuideMyJourney.org/Jfragment 📘 Follow me on Facebook:   / @jfragmentofficial   📧 Business Inquiries: (Email available in the "About" section of my YouTube channel.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤓🤓🤓 MY actual GEAR 🤓🤓🤓 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎵 My gear links to storefronts that pay me a small commission. Thank you for the channel support if you end up liking any of my stuffs :) ~Jfrag ✅ Google Pixel Buds 2 - https://amzn.to/4fj7xFJ ✅ Elgato webcam - https://amzn.to/4pyMfcc ✅ OMEN monitor - https://amzn.to/4gMiCl9 ✅ Gigabyte monitor - https://amzn.to/4aZNyL9 ✅ CyberPowerPC desktop - https://amzn.to/4aZNyL9 ✅ Mouse - https://amzn.to/4aZNyL9 ✅ Keyboard - https://amzn.to/4aZNyL9 ✅ Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aZNyL9 ✅ Lighting - https://amzn.to/4fJjt52 ✅ DJI Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4fJjt52 ✅ Tripods - https://amzn.to/4fJjt52 ✅ SD cards - https://amzn.to/4fJjt52 Questions about my setup? Leave a comment! I'm always happy to tell you why I chose a particular piece of gear.