Basilan - You Won't See This On The News In The Philippines (MUST WATCH!)

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  • When it comes to news about Basilan, almost 100% of the time it is going to be about Abu Sayaff or Terrorism. Unfortunately those things do exist in this part of the Southern Philippines and need to be reported and shown to the world. But saying that...
    Those things really don't represent the 500,000 people who call this part of the Philippines there home. For many people in Basilan, life isn't about terrorism... Life is much different. I had the chance to go visit Basilan with local connections (including armed security) and I just wanted to share with you "the other side" of this beautiful Island in the South...
    A side that is unfortunately overlooked and rarely shown in media due to the Abu Sayaff.
    This is the happy side of Basilan.
    Super Apir!
    *** If you are a Foreign National I have to be realistic in saying you really shouldn't go to Basilan unless you are connected locally, guarded, and with people you really really trust. Even though you will see lots of happiness and beauty in this video, I literally had armed military with me and was with well known local friends. This isn't a "tourist spot" for foreigners to enjoy at this time. But hopefully some day in the near future :)
    *** FOR MORE STORIES ABOUT BASILAN CHECK OUT MY FACEBOOK PAGE: #BecomingFilipino
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  • @csiman5459
    @csiman5459 7 ปีที่แล้ว +727

    I stayed in Basilan at a bad time. I was there as part of a special action forces battalion sent to fight extremist rebels. As I was sent there to fight I could not help also but to admire the beauty of the place, the beaches are so pristine and crisp white, the people are friendly, and the best seafood I have ever had anywhere in the Philippines. Too bad it has such a bad rap with all thats going on around that place. You are a brave, brave man to go there Kulas... and oh by the way, that Jollibee in Isabela is such a big surprise for me because one of the hardest battles that I have fought in happened in that place. Kudos to you Kulas! Suroy pa more! ❤😊

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Thanks for sharing this... I hope that this place continues to get better and seeing the locals first hand now... I believe it can :)

    • @joferjohndaguinotan1389
      @joferjohndaguinotan1389 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Ivan Feliciano thank u for ur service sir!

    • @sagittarius8635
      @sagittarius8635 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ivan Feliciano salute to you sir!

    • @virgiljrb.2402
      @virgiljrb.2402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ivan Feliciano Salute!

    • @cupsworld930
      @cupsworld930 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @user-he5ll5mq6d
    @user-he5ll5mq6d 7 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    that moment when you realize you are learning more about your country through a foreigner..thanks Kulas..for many Filipinos, you are already like one of us..much respect to you..

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      You are learning through other Filipinos... I am just a guy in the middle of it :)

    • @theaterofsouls
      @theaterofsouls 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kyle... you are such a blessing to a lot of people.... thank you...

    • @richardsatorre
      @richardsatorre 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ... a little bit embarassing indeed, but at the same time so proud and honored. Kyle, utang kabubut-on gyud namo nimo, mapasalamaton gyud kaayo mi. May you be continued to be blessed in life.

    • @user-he5ll5mq6d
      @user-he5ll5mq6d 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Rich-Joy Satorre I agree..exactly how I feel.

    • @kimaarasgamebox8409
      @kimaarasgamebox8409 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr ;')

  • @abby081000
    @abby081000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Hi Kulas. I am from Isabela, Basilan and this video makes me so proud that I am from Basilan. This is amazing cause we've been receiving so much negative news from the media and we need videos like this for people to see how beautiful Basilan is. I've experienced the same thing your friend did when I was working in Cebu and now I can show my friends there this video. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ChefRafi
      @ChefRafi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Abigail Alfaro would you like to help me with my Yakan video? 😊

    • @abby081000
      @abby081000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kid Chef Hi! It depends on what kind of help you will need cause I am from Basilan but I am not Yakan though.

    • @ChefRafi
      @ChefRafi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abigail Alfaro hi Abigail! I need help with Yakan translation., so no problem. Thanks for responding!! 😊

    • @abby081000
      @abby081000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kid Chef ok. No problem.

    • @mikelbrace7666
      @mikelbrace7666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      GENOCIDE2099 Mao bitaw matingala nlang tan nganu mangahadlok na mangadto ang uban tao sa Mindanao Kai pagtuo nila grbe ka samok....

  • @oliveros639
    @oliveros639 7 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I believed Mindanao region is so beautiful.
    Only the fear of the terrorist make the tourists afraid to go .
    This is the place where our Pres. dreams to develop more.
    Mindanao food basket of the Philippines.
    Glad you came there. keep safe.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Power On. :)

    • @lexbataciii
      @lexbataciii 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gina Oliveros I agree, Mindanao is so underrated, what we hear from mainstream media is all about the negative stuff and Pinoys should share what makes Mindanao so special.!

    • @dorkface91169
      @dorkface91169 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gina Oliveros Please promote federalism as Pres Duterte is pushing to be the law in the land. It's the only way for Mindanao people to have its own representatives in the congress and senate.

    • @floridaaguada9104
      @floridaaguada9104 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gina Oliveros hope for better peaceful and development in mindanao .Dami ng muslim sa amin sa N.Vizcaya.

    • @roykelly1596
      @roykelly1596 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      suroy pa more ...!Kulas mabuhay ka ..!!! it's more fun in d Phil....MABUHAY ang PIlipinas👍👍👍

  • @jfajofel
    @jfajofel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Thank you very much Kulas!! You have done something that not even mainstream media would do!!! More Happiness!!!!

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Let's Keep this going... One day at a time.

    • @pinkpatx
      @pinkpatx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kyle Jennermann Kyle, can I please interview you? ☺ Pretty, please? - Patricia Mirasol

  • @CraigH999
    @CraigH999 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Great advice and great video, as always! I'd love to walk around a rubber or coffee plantation like that! Hopefully I will some day in the not too distant future. You do yourself, the Philippines, and Canada proud, Kulas!
    Can't wait to see your next adventure.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thanks for this Craig. Yes, I wish I could just say: If you are a foreign National... Go Go go! :).... But unfortunately you can't at this time to Basilan as there are still areas of concern. But I really believe someday in the future this place can truly prosper... the local people are so beautiful!

    • @janmatrix21
      @janmatrix21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      did you know that goodyear tire has a bigger rubber palntaion in basilan..

    • @rosalieb1110
      @rosalieb1110 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Craig Hartel wow, that's good to know!

    • @mariasitiar4119
      @mariasitiar4119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes i know my father work in that goodyear tire comp. in Basilan in 1950 until he died

  • @KristellaAnne6206
    @KristellaAnne6206 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    some People from Manila ask me where i came from...when i said i came from Quezon Province in Gumaca, and they said Oh my God ang daming NPA s inyo nkkatakot dun! like wtf😂😂 nahiya nmn aq s mga snatcher at holdaper s manila...unless ppunta k s cguro s kaloob looban ng bundok ng quezon province at pakialamn mo cla un p cguro...my family lives in quezon province ever since...my point is wg sna mapang husga ung IBANG tao s Manila, lalo n qng d p kau nkkapunta s lugar n sinasabi niyong nkkatakot...we all lives in PH kahit san cla galing n lugar s Pilipinas still We are all Filipino...wag nio kming katakutan just because we came from the province, have some sympathy and respect...
    Anyway i love ur video kulas God bless u and guide u always for ur safest journey wherever u go😊😊

  • @RobGinete
    @RobGinete 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The irony about that place is tourists and generally locals are afraid to visit that place have actually preserved its natural beauty; Dare I say even more beautiful than Boracay and Palawan combined.

    • @AC66206
      @AC66206 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      true true

    • @dennisulysses2310
      @dennisulysses2310 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed

    • @blade65dagger
      @blade65dagger 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes the irony of it preserves the best while depriving the local opportunity of tourism income . . but hey . . life goes on . .

  • @adityawarman4628
    @adityawarman4628 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Hey my brother philippines, our president Ir Joko widodo will be visiting your country.(28/04/2017).
    Indonesia - Fhilipines true friend. Salam 🇮🇩🇮🇩💛🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @tracymateo3576
    @tracymateo3576 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hey Kulas, everytime i watch your video it brings tears into my eyes... Such a great job out there brother, Thanks for loving and choosing our country. You bring so much joy to every one. I hope one day you also found the lucky girl that will share your good spirit for the rest of your life. my prayers to you bro to keep you safe wherever you go, Kudos to your filipino companion... ohhh one more thing, i miss Tala. Please tell her visit Philippines again, wanna see you guys making another video... shout out to our government, President Duterte, we have a very nice Canadian visitor touring our country and promoting it in every nation. Please give him a recognition and i guess please make him a Filipino Citizen... Long Live Kyle, we love you.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have a great day Tracy, thanks for being a part of this journey.

  • @jimmyibara7679
    @jimmyibara7679 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    ang ganda pala ng basilan grabe

  • @MayumiP2288
    @MayumiP2288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've been to Basilan twice and I remember the first time we went to Malamawi Island. We took the habal-habal route to White Beach. To be honest, at first I was feeling quite nervous because we were told at that time there were still isolated kidnappings of local people in the place but I was praying in my heart for a safe journey. The feeling I got when we passed by the outskirts of Malamawi was indescribable. The view of the beach was amazing. The clouds and the sky was so beautiful it hurts! I have fond memories of Basilan and Zamboanga. I can't wait to go back there in the future.

  • @williemacawili4611
    @williemacawili4611 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My heartfelt thanks for this video Kyle. It brought back my sweetest life experience and it happened in Basilan. Years ago, I attended a friend's wedding in Zamboanga City. Unbeknownst to me, a student of mine from Basilan waited patiently outside the hotel where the reception was held. As I came out from the reception, he surprised me by holding tight my arm and short of pleading asked me if I would like a short visit to his place in Basilan. He assured me that I will be safe. I tried to hide my worries about safety but I believed in him, so we went. I have no idea what his place looks like. He is a Tausog and I found out that his village is on a reef; with houses on the stilts interconnected with narrow wooden planks with most stretches without hand railings to balance. I had the impression that everybody in the village knew of my arrival as many people look out of their windows and watched me trying to manage those narrow bridges. I felt so humiliated watching an old lady (probably in her '80s) walking on a plank nearby as if she was on dry land. I shared a simple lunch in their simple hut and pleasant chat about their daily life. They treated me like royalty and with so much respect that I felt I was welcomed in a palace. It was too late to go back the same day to Zamboanga City. My student booked me for the night in a hotel not too far from the village. Again, I was assured for my safety. A relative of his (who has a high rank in the "rebel" group will be in the next room as my personal guard). I don't even have to register in the front desk for everything was already arranged. I sincerely stated that I wanted to meet his relative but he wished that I rather not see him for his safety. I took some pictures around the village before I said my goodbye. I am now an American citizen but when times get rough and to ease myself, I just daydream that wonderful experience. I still remember it like it happened yesterday.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think people forget sometimes... that "People are People"... and we can all learn from each other and help each other grow in positive ways... regardless of background and belief. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @rosalieb1110
      @rosalieb1110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Willie Macawili wow, what a story!!! I felt it in my ❤️ heart

  • @23jaymart1
    @23jaymart1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Kulas i have been watching you for a long time but this is my first time to comment. Thank u for making an effort for Basilan, u made me cry. People of basilan and the whole mindanaoan i am a christian and i love u! Why? Because my christian teacher told us when we were in grade school that the filipino ancestors are came from Mindanao. Guys lets us unite together and live in peace. May our Great Allah bless us all...we love u people of Mindanao our Moro brother and sister!

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank YOU for being a part of this :)

    • @milcah17martal91
      @milcah17martal91 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ako din naiyak yung bang may mapaka laking pang hihinayang sa mga masamang pangyayari sa Basilan na mastumatak pa sa isip ng mga tao kaysa sa maganda ipinakikita nito...

    • @23jaymart1
      @23jaymart1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Milcah17 Martal noong nasa grade 3 pa lang ako nangangarap na ako na marating ang basilan at tawi tawi..sana isang araw maging tourist attraction ang buong mindanao

    • @tagamasidtv283
      @tagamasidtv283 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      23jaymart1 love yoy bro

    • @calliehope657
      @calliehope657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tawi Tawi could be just like the Key West of the Philippines! It would be amazing to visit where everything is still pristene!

  • @Astig1110
    @Astig1110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    You never cease to amaze me, Kulas. I tip my hat to you. Very informative. More power to you

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      SMILE. :)

    • @mercialog9716
      @mercialog9716 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyle Jennermann , hi kulas you will go to ilocos norte la union part of Luzon , you can visit so many of island specialy when u go to panggasinan la union more beauty of 100 island in there but now only 99 island left because of earth quake , hope I can u see more vedio . thank you and have more fun in the Philippines 👏👏👍😀❤

    • @lionheart9795
      @lionheart9795 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyle Jennermann
      😁😁😁

  • @marisasodyssey6562
    @marisasodyssey6562 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Kulas you are awesome!!! I can't believe that this place is extremely beautiful. I hope that it will continue peace and order in this beautiful place. GOD bless Basilan. Thank you Kulas for sharing your experience. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭😘😘😘

  • @donaldcollins7866
    @donaldcollins7866 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Tell us about your security while you were there if you can. It looks like one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines

    • @donaldcollins7866
      @donaldcollins7866 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You sir, must have gonads the size of basketballs

    • @kennethmarabiles9490
      @kennethmarabiles9490 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donald Collins is

    • @SVGrokzero
      @SVGrokzero 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And apart from Basilan, Tawi-tawi is also one of the pristine islands in the Phils. tho similar with Basilan it is also occupied by some terrorists.

    • @analizavillanueva2674
      @analizavillanueva2674 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So many beautiful Islands not only part of Mindanao in Visayas Region more beautiful Islands there and of course Panay Island in Capiz.. my hometown.

    • @bonkersblock
      @bonkersblock 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Like in any other place! You don't go out looking for trouble!

  • @mickeydeleon5559
    @mickeydeleon5559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mindanao is soooo underrated, but i believed its the most beautiful part of the Philippines! look at all the natural wonders over there! omg...

  • @evangelinacruz5546
    @evangelinacruz5546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Makes me wonder Kulas why most of our kababayan from these provinces not only from Basilan but other beautiful provinces migrate here in Manila where it's so crowded, crime infested and they end up hungry, homeless and most of the times victimized. There is not a lot of opportunity in Metromanila specially if you have no education most of them end up being maid, underpaid and physically and mentally abused. Maybe you can shed light to this people when t b ey see your example. Thank you for all you are doing, also promoting tourism to the Philippines, God Bless you, be safe.

  • @eunicebiol4915
    @eunicebiol4915 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i was baptized there in Manggal, Isabela Basilan and was raised during my early childhood years but haven't returned since we move in zamboanga del sur,my parents province,.as a soldier's daughter i've got d chance to see different places in the PH,and my parents used to say that Basilan's beaches are one of d best..so sad that becoz of terrorism we can't freely explore that part of PH but u give us hope..THANKS TO U..more power,keep safe and God Bless😊😊😊😊

  • @woodywoodpeckpeck244
    @woodywoodpeckpeck244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is the best vlog ever kulas. Bangon basilan.

  • @LORETA50
    @LORETA50 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Kulas , ambassador ng Philipinas , galing mag promote ! Thanks again KUlas ,Apir !

    • @victoriadelrosario8505
      @victoriadelrosario8505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LORETA50 Oo nga po, kung hindi dahil sa mga videos ni kulas dko alam na sobrang ganda pala ang pinas.. puro sa crowded city lng kc madalas pinapakita sa tv

  • @julglenjed5931
    @julglenjed5931 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow kulas! I have been following and watching your videos since day 1 of your journey and honestly this trip from Basilan is definitely my favorite! Coz you know,We know only a few about Basilan and some of it negative as our local news only covers about the fighting,bombing and the bandits..i could'nt even remember someone as brave enough to stay there and cover the whole island,that just sends a chill on my spine after reading your caption that you're actually in "Basilan". I was like wow Basilan? Really?
    Actually part of me envy how lucky you are to explore parts of our land that most of us locals from the other island would'nt even dare to try. Basilan maintain its prestine features because it has not been commercialized. Our thanks to you Kulas for taking as to where our mind restricted us to go. May God bless you and keep you and your group safe as you continue to explore the Philippines! Mabuhay!

  • @jerichobalbuena
    @jerichobalbuena 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kulas,i very much appreciate how you show to others a glimpse of Southern Mindanao. It is but inspiring to see that there is beauty amidst issues surrounding the area. Truth be told that only a percent of the population in the area are bad elements, same as with all other areas in the Philippines. As a Filipino myself, I have been wondering to what is in the South most of our archipelago. And it makes me want to go there with what you have shown here. With a little shot of faith and love, I think that peace will lighten up the situation in the area and be more open to tourists in the near future. Kudos to you Kulas and your team!! God bless.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for sharing positivity here.

  • @mjg.urquia713
    @mjg.urquia713 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Mindanao the land of the promise! In due time Mindanao will rise up!

    • @seraspi3
      @seraspi3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mj G.Urquia not just Mindanao but also, Visayas and Luzon! because the Philippines is the Real OPHIR!

    • @jasonisrael9442
      @jasonisrael9442 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ricardo Navarro lll Ophir is in Madagascar not Philippines

    • @aidalorbes9385
      @aidalorbes9385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mj G.Urquia so true Mindanao is the promise land

  • @mrpuh777
    @mrpuh777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey, dude! You're awesome. I'm Filipino but I live somewhere in southeasia. I commend you for showing us the beauty of Basilan. I wouldn't even step on that island. I guess, even us Filipinos have this misconception about Basilan. Thanks for the enlightenment. Be safe!

    • @mrpuh777
      @mrpuh777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      By the way, that Jollibee tho..haha!

  • @muminahasani5401
    @muminahasani5401 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    masha'Allah
    Thank you for your beautiful video.
    Taga bicol ako, at nakapag Asawa akong taga Basilan,, Kaya Napatunayan korin sa akaing sarili kung gaano kaganda ang Basilan, at ang tutuong mga taga Basilan they are so good and lovely people.

  • @jhapzujang4755
    @jhapzujang4755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! I am really proud too that i am from BASILAN also.😊😊😊

  • @nezeljoykrmela8988
    @nezeljoykrmela8988 7 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    great video Kyle! It's really very unfair to the locals how negatively media talks about their place. I am sure that it slow down the improvement of the situation there. But anyway I believe in bright future for all Sulu Archipelago :-)

    • @gargiegomez9219
      @gargiegomez9219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true

    • @loryyeh3341
      @loryyeh3341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i have to say thank you kulas!..i am currently watching and following all your videos...because of you I got to appreciate the beauty of my own country more...following you its like i am with you and feel the fun in each places you've been...which I haven't done as a filipino myself...All your videos are awesome...Thank you Kulas for loving my country!

  • @bloonycat8495
    @bloonycat8495 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Lol I live in Basilan it's not scary at all, I walk 4am and no one will touch me. If I was in Manila that would've been suicide

  • @marlaruce
    @marlaruce 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always thought of Basilan as a "dangerous" place for local and foreign tourists to visit but through your visit, you showed it to be a very peaceful and beautiful place to visit. Thanks Kulas for the advice.

  • @daleincisions
    @daleincisions 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You brought a different vision of new hope to us . This is something we never see on daily news basis but with your optimistic approach, a new perspective of this place has never been this so light and full of spirit . Our faith in humanity has been restored.

  • @real_jc
    @real_jc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Cool! I love the entire video! However, the 7 year old weaver is the most Adorable! The huge lobsters are very exciting too.

  • @pca-papercraftaviation7066
    @pca-papercraftaviation7066 7 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I wish Kulas has his own reality TV show

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Have a great day :)

    • @floridaaguada9104
      @floridaaguada9104 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gaming with BbKing Clash of clans and more true .He explore the beauty of visayas and mindanao.

    • @felixalbutraVlog
      @felixalbutraVlog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's literally puto not pyuto. :D

    • @l3ertuz362
      @l3ertuz362 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      nope - it's better here

    • @marshawk9766
      @marshawk9766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yea, a reality show for him, sponsored by Gov. PTV4, please endorse him to our P.Duterte.

  • @sherimagnedagooc1117
    @sherimagnedagooc1117 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up in Isabela City but I was born and now staying in Zamboanga. We really need this kind of publicity because honestly, Basilan has not undergone a lot of improvements in the past years, maybe because no one wants to invest due to the negative news. We thank you so much, Kulas for believing that this province could still be visited and that it is not like what they see or hear in the media. Apir kaayo! ☺

  • @cheryllestanda8766
    @cheryllestanda8766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow ! The clearest water 😍 love the bubbles when you are submerged in the water so vivid ! So happy to see u experiencing these things ... you take your viewers to a journey we longed to be a part of👍

  • @joserizal5935
    @joserizal5935 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Phil Govt is doing its best to rid us of ASG and Maute group! Hope this problem will be resolved soon coz Mindanao has crazy amazing places that can be added in travel/tourist destinations!

  • @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930
    @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thank you for uploading this video and visiting my home Land.. .i miss it so much..i've been away for years now!!!and im missing home..more power to you!!!
    godbless
    watching from kuwait and saudi arabia here.. .

    • @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930
      @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      your so amazing you know how to speak "YAKAN".. .ESSO AND MAGSUKUR AND HADJE.. .😂
      VERY SLANG!!!tho

    • @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930
      @rhaiyanaasmawileisa8930 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope to see you again in "BASILAN"..

  • @luchieileto3625
    @luchieileto3625 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im from aklan and proud of boracay island but this one is also great!hope one day people could come visit this beautiful place without fear...thank u kulas

  • @2ji8888
    @2ji8888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kulas, in so many ways you are much more filipino than many of us.thank you for showing us that the Philippines is a positive place and that we have so much more to offer. maraming salamat, daghang salamat, shukran from the bottom of my heart. salute!

    • @arnoldflash3896
      @arnoldflash3896 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toj meister boracay is very expensive place every move money money money 😂😂😂😂 unlike preaserve places in palawan in mindanao its almost free its nice to discover new places

  • @jayfoxbiasong936
    @jayfoxbiasong936 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    awesome and brave foreign vlogger ive ever seen in youtube!new fan subbie here..ipadayon ang pg explore og tabangi pagpromote amoang lugar diha s mindanao bai.a lot of remote areas in mindanao seems paradise!.ingatz kulas !

  • @nathanielesguerra4245
    @nathanielesguerra4245 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope that the Philippines stays the same, where all you can see are lushness of greens and beautiful islands

  • @WildFacts5708
    @WildFacts5708 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im so proud to have you in our country though your not born as a Filipino citizen but have a heart of Pinoy. Thank you is not enough for making this happened, more power to you!! pag ayo-ayo tawon Dong kulas!

  • @kitchied
    @kitchied 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    MABUHAY KA, Kulas! You never cease to amaze me. In my book, you already are Filipino, in heart. Thank you for striving to see the beauty in every corner of the Philippines that you've visited. Thank you for not stopping there and going so many steps further to show what you've seen for yourselves to many others in the world, including us actual citizens of the Philippines who have not had the opportunities and privileges you've had of seeing the places and people you've visited. DAGHANG SALAMAT!

  • @saintfreed1600
    @saintfreed1600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I Hope Mindanao image someday change for good by showing this kinds of beautiful natural treasures & a Big shout out to Kulas you're a much better ambassador of Philippine beauty than me & some big shot people out there :D Stay safe & Suroy pa more :D

    • @jackilougodinez9564
      @jackilougodinez9564 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you kulas you really appreciate our country nkakagoodvibes ka 😊😊😊

  • @princejoyave4060
    @princejoyave4060 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    kulas, please come and visit baganga davao oriental and it is a place to enjoy or relax. there are many cheap whitesand beaches that you can find hear at baganga and also more islands and last cheap nature pools

    • @lanacastillo49
      @lanacastillo49 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Prince Joy he was there last year. really nice white sand beaches in davao oriental

    • @princejoyave4060
      @princejoyave4060 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He only visited mati davao oriental not BAGANGA davao oriental. :)

  • @backstageperformertv6055
    @backstageperformertv6055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ayus kulas we appreciated your video.. for being a bridge to Christians and Muslims to be united as one peaceful nation...Mabuhay Pilipinas

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People are all People. We can all learn from and appreciate each other.

  • @georgejojodavidii
    @georgejojodavidii 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. The work you do is priceless. For most people Basilan resonates negativity, but on your video you showed that there is more to Basilan than what it is portrayed; the culture; the people; and the smiles. I salute you on how you empower social media to spread information, love and smile. Mabuhay.

  • @tempfolder3672
    @tempfolder3672 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Kulas, I have been watching your channel for quite some time now. Thank you for showing a positive side to this part of my country which most Filipinos rarely get to see or experience. I live overseas now and appreciate the positive things about the Philippines that you share with us. Salamat and more power to your channel. Good vibes!!!

  • @idolkosiduterte.509
    @idolkosiduterte.509 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one kulas..

  • @Baker-b1w
    @Baker-b1w 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been in the Philippines 7 times and seen a lot of places, but WOW. Thanks for showing me the places i wont go to. You are amazing and ill watch all your blogs. You also got balls of steel. Mahal Kita Pilipinas.

  • @richschwartz8004
    @richschwartz8004 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow super awesome video. Thank you very much for sharing a beautiful place. You are truly blessed. God bless and stay safe.

  • @aliciamunoz2620
    @aliciamunoz2620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    kng wala lang sanang salut na mga terorista dyan sarap mg bakasyun dyan at mrami na sanang mga tourists ang lugar dyan.

    • @janmatrix21
      @janmatrix21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      totoo yan ang ganda nang basilan maniwala kayo o sa hindi..kaso lang yang mga putang inang mga terorista na yan...

    • @rosalieb1110
      @rosalieb1110 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      alicia munoz Oo nga...sayang

    • @rafhaelibnumar2194
      @rafhaelibnumar2194 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      kung wala siguro sila connection sa mga pulis patola at sundalong kanin yun mga terrorista talagang hindi sila maka baba ng bundok.
      dalawang beses ako naka punta ng basilan, sadyang maganda talaga, ang laki ng plantation ng Goma at coffee, malamig at friendly ang mga tao mapa muslim man o christian.
      kung papunta sa gubat mejo nakakatakot pero marami naman checkpoint at sundalo kaya hindi husle.

  • @jhe2033
    @jhe2033 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    these beaches might be more beautiful than palawan. but its not open for everyone

    • @stefaniepearl1669
      @stefaniepearl1669 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its open for everybody... trust me m from basilan...

    • @czar7507
      @czar7507 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jhe if not for the terrorists and ASG there these place would be next to Palawan or Boracay I been there and I know my mom is from there... But unfortunately it's the other way around,someday pagpayapa na ang Basilan dadami ang tourist Jan and the economy of the island will prosper but for now let's hope na maubos na silang bandedo jan😊...

    • @jocereisma
      @jocereisma 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jhe i

  • @julynbuenacosa4301
    @julynbuenacosa4301 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ang Ganda ng pinas talaga basta marunong ka Lang makontinto sa buhay mas nanaisin mo talagang manirahan ng simple at masaya kapiling ng buo mong pamilya. well done kulas. thanks for your effort to promote the beautiful places of Philippines.

  • @jaypottv143
    @jaypottv143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    even the filipino celebrities or vloggers here in the philippines are afraid to go to that place but look at this guy . so proud of you man,

  • @rovas41
    @rovas41 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    sabi ng lolo ko
    "bahala nag ma sakup ang luzon ug visayas sa mga dayuhan basta ayaw laman ang mindanao ky diha ta gikan"

    • @roadtomythic1284
      @roadtomythic1284 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deel Weed Tama na. Unya undangi nana imong weed2 kay makadaot nag utok

  • @paulinerodriguez8178
    @paulinerodriguez8178 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    really nice! too sad that even Filipinos are scared to go there.

  • @mersalynmusahari158
    @mersalynmusahari158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's 1 am and I'm very happy and thankful that someone came to my hometown and just appreciated everything

  • @cf557
    @cf557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dear kababayan, we owe thiis basilan tour to Kyle. We should continue to love him and keep him safe. God bless you Kyle.

  • @ramly1024ayson
    @ramly1024ayson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ang ganda pala ng Basilan..

  • @mercyamolat4458
    @mercyamolat4458 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    its a shame Basilan and Mindanao at that is being stereotype as land of terrorism. people and nice places n nature are also affected with d bad stigma which is sad. its time for us erase d bad image and show to d world that theres goodness and normality in Mindanao...in Basilan. I only hope d bandits will realize what they have done to their own place..ruining it for amount of money that is temporary rather than living in peace permanently.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's all keep sharing positives with each other... there is so much MORE BEAUTY out there.

    • @mercyamolat4458
      @mercyamolat4458 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank u kulas for spreading positivity n d good news that its normal life in Basilan...smile n apir pa more..spread d love n positive vibes...SMILE

  • @wopanghe8175
    @wopanghe8175 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow.. what a beautiful places in mindanao.. i never knew some parts of mindanao is a paradise.. thanks kulas for uploading a wonderful videos.. thumbs up..

  • @OFWstrongmom-0215
    @OFWstrongmom-0215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u kulas for loving our philippine culture. ikaw na talaga! trying to watch all ur vlogs and i really liked it all. ur subscriber from UK. Power on kulas!

  • @mariacheriedizon6083
    @mariacheriedizon6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ang layo ng mga balita compare sa video mu kulas....

  • @sweetlyn9633
    @sweetlyn9633 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Basilan is a safe place

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Basilan has its areas of concern... but that doesn't mean there aren't many amazing beautiful friendly people, and it doesn't mean it can't be safe in the future for everyone :)

    • @mariejarlego1588
      @mariejarlego1588 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kyle Jennermann ,i salute u for being honest man,be safe and godbless basiLan

    • @PaulSmith-xg3di
      @PaulSmith-xg3di 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice joke!!!

    • @muminahasani5401
      @muminahasani5401 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your right,

    • @thisfckedupworldexistsform7427
      @thisfckedupworldexistsform7427 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet Lyn actually no, ive lived in basilan for 16 yrs and there isnt a day that goes by where u cant see a military convoy passing by

  • @ian4569
    @ian4569 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two points ... First, I admire what you're doing and how you're doing it. And second, I would like to acknowledge the cinematography and most especially your cameraman. Great job guys! C'est la vie! 🍷

  • @Yen26...
    @Yen26... 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sobrang ganda, virgin paradise, very blue water and white sands, I hope one day I can go there, and everyone can go there peaceful. Thank you for this eye opening video. Salute to you Sir. ♥

  • @jhapzujang4755
    @jhapzujang4755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And I know that little girl ,😂
    She is from lamitan city

  • @deadpixel08
    @deadpixel08 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That poor burger at the end got man-handled lol

  • @nickpantalones684
    @nickpantalones684 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for posting this video, Kulas. Definitely puts a lot of things in perspective.

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for being a part of this journey Nick.

  • @carlogonzales366
    @carlogonzales366 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos make me cry! Thank you for appreciating our country

  • @salfiaalhefdy2860
    @salfiaalhefdy2860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    watch out lang Kulas... ayaw lang kumpyansa ba,,,

    • @BecomingFilipino
      @BecomingFilipino  7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I made this trip educated and with the proper connections.

    • @tajan5947
      @tajan5947 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Salfia Alhefdy ..Tama..di jud mo kompyansa....ky wala ta kabalo sa huna2x sa mga tawo diha...

    • @KimTaehyung-gh3vo
      @KimTaehyung-gh3vo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salfia Alhefdy judgemental na pud ang uban sulay gud adtu dittu para kabalo mo kung unsa ilang ginahunahuna..

    • @KimTaehyung-gh3vo
      @KimTaehyung-gh3vo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dle me taga basilan pero naga bakasyon ko dittu maayu ang mga tawo dittu ang mga uban lng na teroris ang dili maayu pero uban maayu man

  • @adinaandico2625
    @adinaandico2625 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always missed Philippines and missing even more after I found and started watching your videos from yesterday and today. Thanks Kulas for loving Philippines, I’m greatful to you and I’m excited to come back home next summer. Regards from Thailand!
    Adina

  • @ADONIS1013
    @ADONIS1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thanks Kulas for sharing this. This is so cool. Enjoy & keep safe always. Filipino-Japanese here in Tokyo. I’m your avid fan.

  • @chloeaislynto-os3661
    @chloeaislynto-os3661 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may not be able to visit most of the islands of my country but you surely send me to to the place where I can say that my country is worth visiting for. I hope that people watching this video especially my fellow Filipino will truly love our country and make it a better place to live.

  • @normp4914
    @normp4914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was in Manila, my friends there said “don’t go to Mindanao, it’s not safe”
    When I was in Zamboanga, my friends there said “don’t go back to Manila, it’s not safe”
    I always felt safe everywhere in the Philippines.

  • @knowfel
    @knowfel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you know kyle? you have been in so many places in the phillipines.. but i like the most is in mindanao. because i was born in koronadal city, south cotabato, mindanao. im not just the only one called "dayuhan sa sariling bansa" but i am so really amaze that there are so many beautiful places that can be found in mindanao that i never been through. thanks kulas! you make mindanaons friendly people.

  • @endabutsoy6071
    @endabutsoy6071 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kulas, i stayed in Basilan (Lamitan ) for Five years . I am from Cagayan de oro. I never heard or come to the places you had your adventure. You are brave and lucky. Thank you for promoting Mindanao.

  • @shovestopmeta5588
    @shovestopmeta5588 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom grew up in Basilan... I heared alot of basilan from my mom, thank you for featuring this place.

  • @divinaalcancia1408
    @divinaalcancia1408 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kuya Kulas... i'm so touched by your post script... teary eyed here.

  • @fernandoferdinand4866
    @fernandoferdinand4866 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a beautiful video Mr. Jennermann, thank you for sharing that. I'm a Filipino Canadian and would like to connect more with my beautiful heritage and your videos are helping me do that but as my mother has urged me to go to the Philippines so I can learn more my language and to embrace my culture. It is truly amazing. Thank you again, must watch your other videos! :D

  • @alejandroroces7369
    @alejandroroces7369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I saw it this video..I like the beauty and the scenery of this place..hope one day this must be a better place in the Philippines ..wish find a peacefully living in the community..

  • @jsizzl3101
    @jsizzl3101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video definitely brought a lot of memories back. Born and raised in Isabela City, Basilan but currently in Detroit, MI. Spent a lot of my younger days swimming and eating delicious seafood at Malamawi Island.

  • @bigchaiz
    @bigchaiz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of "THE" best vid by far u made bro.. keep it up

  • @myrapagatpat7037
    @myrapagatpat7037 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your awesome kulas I like how you made all your videos very simple yet entertainment. ..love this video, it's like I had travel my own country because of you...keep on visiting many places here in Philippines.. you give a lot of inspiration to all Filipino. .take care :)

  • @dqregina6081
    @dqregina6081 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly inspired and touched by this video. Be safe always.

  • @hayanunto5589
    @hayanunto5589 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ang linaw at ganda

  • @marymarquez582
    @marymarquez582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi kulas, I’m so grateful joining with you through TH-cam page. On your journey or exploring the mindanao. God bless you. And be safe on your adventures. Mabuhay kulas. I am from Zamboanga.

  • @itz_mhegan2056
    @itz_mhegan2056 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kulas for another awesome video. Don't know why there are thumbs down. Through you, a lot of people learn more about the Philippines and its people. Hope you can visit Negros. Lagaw(Suroy) pa more

  • @charinallagas6225
    @charinallagas6225 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kyle, its the first day i get to watch your Vlogs, and its really inspiring. you deserve millions and millions of subscribers! All of your videos are Epic!!!

  • @spicydragon04
    @spicydragon04 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8hrs straight watching your post kulas.super apir!

  • @maribelteklado7491
    @maribelteklado7491 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was teary-eyed watching this. You are the connection. Someday I hope to see this beautiful place. My aunt was married to a man from Basilan.

  • @ronaldTV3
    @ronaldTV3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow thank you so much Kulas sa pag promote mo sa aming magagandang tanawin sa aming bansa.
    kahanga hanga ang iyong ginagawa para mas lalong makilala ang aming bansa.
    kahit pa sa mga lugar kung saan iniiwasan ng iilan pero ikaw nandoon para ipakita mo ang ganda ang kultura ang pamumuhay at pakikipag kaibigan mo sa aming mga kababayan lalo na jan sa BALISAN.

  • @jessneonbayud
    @jessneonbayud 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg!!!!
    thank you KULAS for sharing this video!
    even me a filipino was really surprised by this video!
    NAPAKAGANDA PALA ng BASILAN!
    INSHA'ALLAH this province will be develop by the goverment and peace will be achieve for all peace loving people in BASILAN!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH KYLE!!!

  • @preciousbrowneyes
    @preciousbrowneyes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ganahan kaayo ko Kyle. So inviting Basilan. The locals are so lucky to have that kind of place and a virgin island. Thank you for sharing. Bless you more and take care always. Cheers!

  • @richardrussel1045
    @richardrussel1045 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    malamawi at diki iisa lang, harapan ng basilan isabela, kulang pyuto mo, bkit wala Yong inihaw na isda o kaya tulingan, nice video. .. I like it.

  • @willardcardona5342
    @willardcardona5342 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Kulas...Okay naman pala ang Basilan, friendly people, nice places and yummy foods....Ayos!....

  • @rolandorumbaoa7201
    @rolandorumbaoa7201 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for featuring this part of our country Sir Kyle

  • @NordicBlood84
    @NordicBlood84 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing video brother! I lived there when I was a kid. Love your videos keep it up you have earned a sub.