FIRST DAY IN BASILAN MINDANAO PHILIPPINES Travel Vlog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this Philippines travel vlog, we explore Basilan Mindanao with Kulas and Kumar of Becoming Filipino. This small island has had a lot of trouble in the past. Muslim extremist groups have damaged its people and its reputation. As a foreigner in the Philippines, everyone told me to stay away from the south. Mindanao was "dangerous" and "no one should go", is what I was told by both filipinos and foreign travelers. After the Mindanao roadtrip with the Fighterboys, I would have to disagree. Love and generosity is what we experienced, an appreciation from the people that I have rarely felt while travelling the world. We met the governor of ARMM, our local contact (always have a local contact) and spent 4 days here. While I wouldn't recommend travelling here on your first day in the Philippines,
This is Day 1 Part 1 of exploring Basilan Mindano Philippines.
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Wow! Youre so brave to go there.
Can't believe a foreigner is making us Filipinos feel safe to go to Basilan. Most of us are prejudiced and scared of Mindanao as a whole, and Basilan is a different level of fear and prejudice. Thanks for showing us and the rest of the world it's ok. Btw, seaweeds and kinilaw with fresh grilled fish and three plates of rice - always the best
Cannot wait & love watching your adventure Mr Fearless
Fearless & Far are you back in the Philippines??
Dangerous but beautiful.
GREAT YOU CAME BRO!!!
Kulas
i think u r the first foreigner to go there kulas hehe ☺.
Buti na lang hindi kinain ng mga canibal na abusayap jan
I've been to Basilan way back 2017. Got a chance to see the beautiful scenery of Malamawi White Beach. Getting there takes a lot of precautions. But it was a great adventure indeed. I hope that someday I can get there again. InshaAllah
Ano hinanap mo Jan bka makidnap ka mahilig sila sa puti kaw pa pumonta Jan bka gobyerno nanaman Ang mag problima buhis Buhay nanaman Ang scout ranger na mga pinoy sa inyo hay nako ..
I like philippines
From Indonesia
#PrayForPalu
Ğąńńąđđìq Æłəh praying for indonesia 🙏 love from your filipino brothers
Prayers up... 🙏
I like Indonesia too since we always get the worst of the bargain here in SEA. We suffer the most when the Federal Reserve hiked up the rate.
Thanks and may allah bless us,
Selamat datang!
I love how you are diving (no pun intended) into the local culture in this video. That's the kind of work I'll be doing soon, I absolutely love it!
Mike you made me cry. I don't know why. I was born, raised and now in my senior year here in Manila. Thank you for appreciating and loving the filipino people. In my younger years I worked as a nurse in the biggest Military Hosp here in Manila and watching you made me remember the young soldiers, (ages 19-24) losing their arms, legs, sight and.... family😢 for the love of our country. Thank you for giving us the respect. Continue to give us that joy. Salute!
So much respect for you and your works. I’m from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao but haven’t been to Basilan or even Zamboanga. Hopefully with your posts, Filipinos will try to visit this area. I’m based now in Chicago, USA but I would say it’s more dangerous here.
Maria Rz Basilan and Zamboanga City is a must visit City specialy now because Zamboanga City is celebrating HERMOSA FESTIVAL😊 If you want to visit here ma'am I can tour you here anytime😊
hajah true especially LA and Detroit😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just got back from a trip to Zamboanga and I found the city a wonderful place!
Awesome content 👍 I was born and race in Mindanao but I never been to Basilan feels like I'm traveling there while watching this entire video. Thank you so much Mike for featuring the beautiful City of Basilan. 💕
It's sad how the Abu Sayyaf Group have tainted this beautiful place
I know. They are slowly losing their power here. Only a few left hiding in the woods.
Correction its not abusayaf its the family maute they started this.
FYI a lot of the so-called extremist groups are working for local political leaders, less visitors means more monopoly for them. Sad but true.
@Mohammad Ibrahim 😳
We are very happy because u visited our beloved province of BASILAN.
Basilan looks really beautiful and Malamawi is world class. Hope that I could go there someday. Thanks for the positive vibes with KulasKumar...
Yeeeey Mike is back...awesomeness, can’t wait for the next one, take care Mike, miss yah
Really excited to post the next videos in this series!
Thank You for this for promoting good image of Basilan
superb vlog mike with a narrative of the history of basilan 👍👌👏..your positive perspective of the place makes anyone explore the beautiful Basilan #fearless&far #thanksforvisitingthePhils #baliknyapohon
Excited to share more of this place with you all 💪🏻
Thanks for visiting my Homeland bro. I'm from basilan 😘 I'm glad your vlog nice.
Yey! You're back! Thanks for showing off Pilipinas.
OMG! I miss the Fighter boys so much. I do hope you guys are collaborating soon. I miss you too Mikmik. Awesome vid and thanks for sharing.
Oh nice ..that's my country thanks for the visit in my country though to many people say that isabela basilan is a dangerous palce in Philippines
Can’t wait for the next series. This vlog is an eye opener especially for most of us Filipinos who are not confident enough to make a visit to Basilan because of the negative news we’re hearing about the place. Another great vlog from you. Please don’t take too long to post another vlog. Keep it up!!
U guys are amazing..tnk u for loving Philippines.. From Agusan mindanao
I love the Philippines
i am From mindanao at Zamboanga DEL Norte but i never been there in Basilan... wow nice beach 😇
Good job guys your blogs is not boring to watch
Wow that is quite a day one. You have so much energy.
Wow when i show this vd i miss my place..when im belong😍
I love your vlog Mike! Keep it up! So nice you choose Zamboanga coz most people are afraid going there. KEEP IT UP!
Basilan has the most beautiful beaches I've seen so far. Good that you got the chance to explore this part of the Philippines. Saludos to you being brave and not thwarted by negative image that tainted this beautiful place. I am so jealous that I wanted to go back to Basilan very soon. Ingat!
Been waiting for this series the whole time. Keep it going Mike!
Becoming Fearless Mike in Basilan 💪🏻🇵🇭...
i love the underwater bridge moment
Malamawi beach!Awesome beach!😎😎😎😎cool!
Hi there Mikmik! Broken spanish is actually "Chavacano" not "Tropicana"😁
Now I know. I made a mistake
I love you heaven I hope you forgive me my love
It is good to see someone who is not a local who promotes our countries best tourist destinations. I always dreamed of travelling in my country and discover the places you've been. Salute you man!👍
mis ka na ng pilipinas mikmik.....hehehe
Continue inspiring other people Mike to come and visit Philippines. Explore the beauty of nature. Even though there's a conflict in this area(base in what I've seen in the news), you guys did your best to give us (subscribers), a nice and happy vlog. Indeed what a worth it vlog. Salute to you guys mike, Kumar and especially kulas. Looking forward for u your next vlog man. What a great name Fearless and far..
#fearlessandfar
#kulasandkumar
Finally! I waited long enough for this. Thanks, Mikmik! 💚💚💚
Thank you for coming 😙😙😙
One of my fav countries ❤️
Luv u guyz I'm from ZAMBOANGA CITY too watching u guyz always from here Kuwait
Finally your back mike!!I missed your new videos;)
Finally! It's been too long right?
The biggest hearts are found in far away places, by Mikey. This is what supposed to be said next to all great philosophers💯💯
hey man! you're back! 😍
Thanks much for a great review !!! All the love from Philippines 🇵🇭
This is where I belongs from my home town basilan ...
Extreme adventure. Tawi tawi more than Palawan.
I love how u introduce this series...excited to watch the next ep..... Way to go mik....
You're back! ❤️
Yaaaaay
Fearless and in a Faraway Land.......Two thumbs up man....
Thanks dude. Some fun moments coming up
Proud to be a Basilenyos. Born and raised in basilan. I missed my home town
wow!...some of that food is amazing
All pretty interesting right?
as long as it's fresh ..food poisoning is not a good time. but that looks great
I went to malawi 2018 very nice beach .
Indeed fearless. Love your guts bro. Take care always. Send all my love to the Fighter Boys.
It's so nice to see you again mate. 😇
Some great things coming up man!
new subscriber's here.. seen you at Kulas n Finn Snow vlogs.. you guys are truly FEARLESS.. ENJOY THE OPHIR..
Thanks so much Mike for showing how beautiful Basilan is as well as the people.
cracking the shell of the negativity. nice 1 mikmik. 👏👏👏
We had such a good time there
Welcome back to the Philippines..have fun. 😎😎😎
Really happy to have found your channel through Kulas.
Great content as always!
Pumped to share the next one!
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR VISITING MY HOME TOWN BASILAN😊😊😊
Basilan they say is dangerous. Maybe because of what happened in the past. This vlog would somehow change your perception about the place. Way to go Mike! 😉
And be safe.
Everywhere you go there is danger. It’s all about being careful, of course you should not go to areas that are deemed dangerous even us Filipinos won’t even go.
amazing video mik2, hoping for another fighter boys trip .... :D
Next year I hope!
Beautiful bitaw ug makidnap ka
Hmmm......finally I saw you again Mike😉missing your vlog 😍😍😘
Rambulan na nman!
Why is your videos much more clearer and the sound much clearer? I have a feeling you have a superior tech than the rest of fighter boys. You should be film editor.. Kulas the content editor. Finn the drama editor lol, sorry Finn. 😽👏🏼. The rest I haven't checked out yet.
Great job!! .. Very Informative 👍👌 .. Keep it uP!
Mike , this was very late post... this event is supposedly posted back in JULY!!! Nevertheless, it is still very nice and informative. I will go to Basilan one of this days
Fearless indeed
Miss my hometown Zamboanga city
Mik2x. Good to see another vid frm u.
Ang sasaya ng mga sundalo, tsaka bakit Kaya Mas disiplonado o Mas mababait ang mga sundalo kaysa daw sa mga kapulisan? Dahil daw ba sa trainings? Kasi nandun ang disiplina sa training.
Assalammualaykum come back again
much respect to you, kapatid!
Thank u
so beautiful
It really is!
😍😍😍
Wow!!!!!!!
if the philippine government washed out all the lawlist element like abu sayyaf, this place will be one of the tourist spot someday
Dude you know nothing, most of the abu sayyaf are also private armies of the local government...
Nice portrait of Basilan. 👍
Fighterboys p2 💪💪
Awesome!!!!
Without martial law in mindanao its danger for the tourist ☺.
Stop spreading false ideas.
@@rebelmermaid im lived & born in Agusan del Norte, northeast of mindanao, i travelled cagayan de oro city,iligan,zamboanga,gingoog and davao its all safed and secured and there is no military authority in municipal like my hometown all are administered by civilian authority, and there is no extra judicial killing, military sabotage and i think they are educated than soldier during marcos era.
@@andresbonifacio1414 Get your English right, first you are giving people the wrong notion. I have had foreign friends living in Mindanao and they were fine. Nothing happened to them. I have lived for a bit in Basilan FYI. Most of the dangers are from local politicians themselve who run private armies. I have friends even in Marawi and other Mindanao regions. Stop spreading FUD.
Love to go there but very dangerous
I salute you man for going there.
lol, interesting meal prayer, from food to hellfire. better just do fasting. lol
New Subie here❤️😊
visit shariff..
Say thanks to god yoh your alive
10:48 relatable
I have not gone back to Basilan since I was assigned there as part of the fighting forces. I was assigned there at a time when Basilan was described as "like hell on earth". But even then I have learned to shut out the negative and divert my attention on how beautiful that province is. I have lost friends there during that time, but I have also made a ton of new friends. I learned to see the beauty and the peace of the province in spite of the chaos and mayhem that went around during that time. I loved our r&r's in Maluso, and when I was there I learned to shut out the negative and zoom in on the fact that if we took out the chaos from the equation, Basilan was just another beautiful place. I am sure to go back soon... :-)
Thank you for your service. Mabuhay!
dude with all due respect. you're everywhere on youtube comments
Ivan Feliciano thank you for your service sir.. you are a true hero...
Most Filipinos are oblivious to the heartbreaking but amazing things that you guys go through to help a community that badly needs it. I come from a family of vets and I know it's beyond hard work and full of sacrifices so thank you so much for stepping up and serving for the country. You and your comrades are heroes.
Thank you for your service.
Damn, this made us Filipinos think (well, at least me). While some of our people spread negavity, here you are, trying to change the mindset of the international community. Thank you. More power
Really happy Kulas hooked us up with the Governor of ARMM to make this happen. I was a special adventure for me.
@@fearlessandfar Keep it up man. You guys are moving mountains.
Ulol gago pokpok
@@jefflim1838 thanks hahahaha
@@jefflim1838 Addict matukhang kana sana ulol fuck you
Intro was sick!
Thanks bro! See you in about 15 minutes 😂
Yeah, it was so lit!
Davidsbeenhere hahahah that is reality bro
high temp or cough? hahahahah
@davidsbeenhere
Assalamu alaykum David From isabela City Basilan
You're back! It's been a while, man! I absolutely LOVE vlogs like this. I think videos like this are so important because it's so easy to judge an entire place, an entire people, an entire religion, etc. based on the actions of a few. It happens far too often, and it shouldn't. As someone who lives in Chicago, which also has a bad reputation, I kind of feel like I can relate in a way. Everything I've seen from your Mindanao series, Kulas' channel, and the rest of the Fighter Boys' travels have showcased nothing but a beautiful place that may not be perfect but is still filled with kind, warm people with big hearts and heartwarming stories. And that, to me, is far more important than sweeping generalizations about a place and its people. Love the awesome moments of you chatting with the people there, and the food looks delicious! Although I'm pretty sure I would have freaked out a bit if I'd nearly run into that spider. 😂 Outstanding vlog, Mike. This is just one of many reasons why you're one of the best on TH-cam. It's great to have you back! I can't wait to see more of your Basilan travels with Kulas and Kumar!
Always love your comments Brandon. Happy to be posting again. Some great stuff coming up!
Fearless & Far Thank you so much, man! I'm so happy to hear that. So stoked that your Basilan series is finally here!
Great and awesome complements
Alejandro Roces Thank you!
I see Gov Hataman who change Basilan people life
Thank you so muchhh for being an intsrument to open our eyes that Basilan is safe to travel...no worries.😍😍😍😍😍
I think the local dialect in Zamboanga is called Chabacano - or what is referred to as broken Spanish (?). Anybody here who can validate and confirm? In any case, like most people have already commented, it's good to see some of the #FighterBoys in a vlog! Thanks for posting this Mike! The Philippines misses you! 🇵🇭👍
P. S. I don't like spiders and for some weird reason, the huge ones are almost always found in the bathrooms here in the 🇵🇭! Beats me! 🙄
Chabacano! Would love to know as well. I miss PHL too. I'll be back next year!
Yes it is Chabacano although I grew up in Zamboanga del Norte I never learned that dialect.
@@fallinadelegencia9820thanks for confirming. 👍 Now, is it spelled as "Chabacano" or "Chavacano"? Or it doesn't matter?
@amateur kusina Thank you. 👍
island of basilan is really beautiful..safety really is the main concern..
dude that is chabacano not tropicana hahaha
My mistake 😂
waaahhhhhhh😜😜😜
Tropicana Twister😂
New subscriber here, your lucky to explore Basilan, such beautiful island, thanks man.... Gracias
I've never heard of Basilan. Pretty intense they gave you a truck full of security but it looks like a really cool place to visit. My Philippines bucket list is getting longer all the time.
Don't do it bro, I'm a Filipino, and I'm telling you it's not worth the risk.
One piece of advice... DONT
I'm filipina but do not travel Basilan, no. unless you have local contact like they ( fighterboys) obviously had. safety first.
Unless you're traveling with a full security detail don't. A white person traveling alone in this region is a huge target and word travels fast. This blog might give you a false sense of security in visiting Basilan. Don't be fooled. Basilan is still a dangerous place.
Dave On Arrival they didn't give them nothing.. they had to pay for that security. And it's mandatory. If you want to visit the island of course only the fat cats get the cash. The soldiers don't get squat.. plus you have to feed all those bellies. The whole time they're with you.
Thank you so much for all of your vedio😇🤗im from philippine but im in kuwait now.hope to see more Godbless u and take care always.😘
Keep on spreading the good vibes especially about Mindanao!