Why no one wants to live outside Manila?

Metro Manila is overcrowded, chaotic, and bursting at the seams — so why are Filipinos still refusing to move out? In this video, we dive deep into the psychological, economic, and infrastructural reasons why decentralization in the Philippines has failed to gain traction. From high costs and bad transport systems to the culture of comfort and fear of the unknown, we explore why Metro Manila continues to be the center of it all — and what it will take to change that.

If you've ever wondered why people still choose the Manila grind over better quality of life elsewhere, this video is for you.

🏙️ Topics Covered:

Metro Manila vs. emerging cities like Clark & Bulacan

Infrastructure failures and transportation gaps

Cultural ties to the capital

Economic barriers to moving

The future of decentralization in the Philippines

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: James Deakin The Metro Manila Obsession

Why people stay despite the daily chaos.

01:30 – The Real Barriers to Moving Out

Costs, access, and lack of infrastructure in surrounding cities.

03:50 – The Culture of Comfort & Fear of Change

Family ties, emotional inertia, and social resistance to decentralization.

06:10 – Failed Decentralization & Government Attempts

Case studies: Clark, Bulacan, and agencies that tried moving.

09:00 – What Needs to Happen Next

Public transport, incentives, and the hope for livable alternatives.

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