What is MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL? Eye Opening Philippines Road Trip (Mindanao History)

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  • @ceciliarodriguez7184
    @ceciliarodriguez7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Discovering Ozamis, Jimenez and Dipolog through your lenses has been a revelation. These places are worth visiting. Thanks KD!

  • @CarlosUbaldo
    @CarlosUbaldo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Big fan of your channel!.Philippines is truly a beautiful country. It's got the best landscapes and beaches, and your doing an amazing job showcasing that!

  • @TheTweetkiss
    @TheTweetkiss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love that you love to feature those heritage houses, so much stories, character about those old houses whether they be mansions for the rich or for ordinary folks. If only us Filipinos knew and appreciate in preserving our heritage . . .

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heritage houses are so cool 🙂

    • @TheTweetkiss
      @TheTweetkiss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KumanderDaot Thanks very much for showing them before they're gone . . .

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheTweetkiss I'm hoping that more can be maintained like the ones in Jimenez...

  • @grumpydudebryant
    @grumpydudebryant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Again, another great video , Anselm. The fort in Ozamiz is actually pronounced "cota" (coat-a), by most of the locals. I lived there in 2007 for 6 months, and returned several times until 2010. Even with the threat of guerillas in 2007-2010, I found Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga Del Norte to be very safe, affordable and accommodating. The airport, Labo Airport in Ozamiz, was closed in 1995 and did not reopen until July 8, 2007. Travel to Ozamiz from Cebu or Manila was typically by the Superferry or flying into Dipolog City, prior to the reopening of the airport in Ozamiz. There are numerous quaint resorts along the coast, between Ozamiz and Dipolog City. There is a lot of beauty there, and most will find it an affordable side-trip while visiting Mindanao

  • @christopherturco197
    @christopherturco197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So many fascinating sites in Misamis Occidental. I'm looking forward to when you return there so we can get a more in depth tour of the city and the beautiful sites. Like you, I'm a huge fan of the heritage homes and buildings. Love to see the old structures preserved! Makes me feel as if I've stepped back into the past to experience a bit of what it was like then.

  • @aliasmarg8ta127
    @aliasmarg8ta127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love seeing towns like these where old houses and structures still exists. It reminds me of my hometown during my childhood. Nowadays my hometown nothing like rural area it once was. Houses are built one inch from another. So crowded. You can barely see any greenery. Thank you for this vlog
    11:20 what a lovely church.

  • @BongiePilapilMacas
    @BongiePilapilMacas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for featuring the sanctuaries! The Church in Jimenez is so beautiful!

  • @edzeljereza8234
    @edzeljereza8234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations KD! You have done in a very short time what most of us Filipinos have not, what a feat and thank you for taking us along for the ride. Well done!

  • @fayecastillano7267
    @fayecastillano7267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks KD, I’m one of your avid follower here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, more power and God bless!

  • @maxeldutz2433
    @maxeldutz2433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Barangay Caluya, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental that is my place kumander you are here now in my territory.

  • @donkeysmile4205
    @donkeysmile4205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice heritages town. Misamis nice places are still unknown to many..

  • @rafaelgumadlas3039
    @rafaelgumadlas3039 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thnks for visiting us kumander D ingat perme til next tym ...power on👊

  • @aurorasarmiento5742
    @aurorasarmiento5742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello KD, it's been awhile since the last time I was able to visit Region 12 and we are preparing some part of Mindanao and Davao to visit, unfortunately, pandemic came and our dearest friend left us for good....and we hope to visit some of that places too...thanks KD for tagging us along ...keep it coming and power on....God bless.

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay strong and safe... God bless...

  • @nicebaguio3669
    @nicebaguio3669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amping kumander Daot...

  • @omynurse
    @omynurse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NIce... keep it up kumader.

  • @arlenebachinela261
    @arlenebachinela261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Another discovery. I didn’t know either that Jimenez is a heritage city. Thanks for taking us there.

  • @raralee07646
    @raralee07646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How beautiful Misamis occidental is!!!thank you KD!💜💜💜

  • @magnoliarose3352
    @magnoliarose3352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am very envious of you KD, i came from Gingoog City,Misamis Oriental. When i was young,and i was there only in Talacag Bukidnon,Cagayan de Oro and Butuan City.since 1974 i live in Germany,since then i'd never back again😥😥 amping!!

  • @social.media.command
    @social.media.command 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your report.

  • @georgegascojr.4373
    @georgegascojr.4373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Halang ilang halang-halang brad😁

  • @jinggeorpames3273
    @jinggeorpames3273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a glance view of tangub...even though its half finish longest bridge in the Philippines 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Noreen_Reynoso
    @Noreen_Reynoso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:11. Yay! At last I see a map! Thanks, that sure made it easier to follow your route. 🤗🤗

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm trying to remember maps! At some point I'll upgrade to proper mapping software, when I find it hehe

    • @Noreen_Reynoso
      @Noreen_Reynoso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KumanderDaot Oh! I didn’t know it was that complicated. I’m not tech savvy, but thank you for considering it. 👍🏼👍🏼😄

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Noreen_Reynoso hehe yeah it's a bit complicated to make my own maps, but one day 🙂

  • @JohnSmith-bz9be
    @JohnSmith-bz9be 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats on reaching all provinces on mainland Mindinao. That is a great feat to accomplish and I have enjoyed your journey every step of the way. You and Kulas are taking your adventure vlogging to the next level. Respect to both of you. :)

  • @deborahlaranjo3267
    @deborahlaranjo3267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amping Sir KD

  • @Aminahforever4277
    @Aminahforever4277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you KD for sharing all your videos re Mindanao Journey. Being a Filipino, I do not have much resources to visit these beautiful places, thanks to TH-cam and Vloggers like you who are educating us about our country. Am very impressed of you speaking Bisaya and your pronunciation of the names of places and people. 🤩

  • @vinzanity68
    @vinzanity68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad ur back :)

  • @planning-A1945
    @planning-A1945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thumbs up 👍😍 god redeemer over looking views....🥰

  • @tessjohansson77
    @tessjohansson77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know!
    I am from Dipolog City!
    Watching from Kota Kinabalu Sabah😍💞🙏
    Proud Filipino🇵🇭💖

  • @ashleyfaithhermocilla9047
    @ashleyfaithhermocilla9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marami ring magagandang.tanawin dyan..giod nakapasyal ka dyan..start from ozamis..jimenez, oroquita, plaridel my parents home town..

    • @bluetummy
      @bluetummy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taga Plaridel, Mis. Occ ko

  • @devono7230
    @devono7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. I’ve been here. My wife I’d from Tampilisan

  • @leszaczyk2495
    @leszaczyk2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Dont give it a miss ...Misamis" . Good Stuff Kumander D 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿...the cutest province in the Philippines 😁
    Charming and verdant ....U have discovered one of the great jewels of Mindanao ..
    Sounds bizarre...but keep it under yr hat and secret 🤫🤭. Happy memories 🤗🦘
    And wonderful Dan the Man .
    What a great guy 🗽🙏

  • @dindoguiyab9002
    @dindoguiyab9002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations kumander,you have finished covering the whole of mindanao,whats next?,visayas maybe,?kulas has just passby our place here in tuguegarao city...i'm hoping that you would come visit us here too,thanks...be safe always.

  • @indayjeje3180
    @indayjeje3180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thats my hometown broooo..thanks for coming❤️❤️❤️

  • @pearlangelabalan345
    @pearlangelabalan345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for visiting our heritage town Jimenez, Misamis Occidental ♥️ I love your vlog because it is all about that features of that town ♥️

  • @vjocson5058
    @vjocson5058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    KD, you are getting expert in the Philippine geography and history. You are very so resourceful and diligent. Have a good discovery.

  • @oscarhamtig9785
    @oscarhamtig9785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good afternoon kumander Daot

  • @ecamanian
    @ecamanian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for visiting my hometown Jimenez..

  • @two-wayadventure2739
    @two-wayadventure2739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful Ozamiz City with lots of Preserved Spanish Church and Monuments.Thanks for introducing Ozamiz City and other town there to your viewers I bet most Filipinos like me are not aware that there's a lot of Spanish structures that was built there.

  • @hanksweeting4117
    @hanksweeting4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video my friend Kumander D iv.e never heard the names of some of those provinces in Mindanao before salamat for sharing this with us your subscribers you always have interesting places to explore salamat for taking us along I hope that you will see your friend DAN again you guys get along very well have an awesome time as you explore the Last portion of your Mindanao trip Sa Dios you and your beautiful family Power on my friend K D

  • @manwithmountain
    @manwithmountain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice vlog! That fort and the wooden church were excellent finds, never seen that before. Thank You!
    Do we get to see the pink beach in Zamboanga? Please do make a stop in Tinago Falls on your way back, I wonder how it looks now.

  • @mikemikie8312
    @mikemikie8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Anselm eagerly awaiting next instalment .

  • @RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy
    @RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello my friend

  • @caromarie7288
    @caromarie7288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you, for showing my neck of the woods. :)

  • @alexbonyt6363
    @alexbonyt6363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Dipolog City..Enjoy!!! Just try the food in the Farm House. Just 4km from the city proper. Check it out in your maps.

  • @ednel143
    @ednel143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew nothing about misamis occidental until i watched this vlog I’d love to visit there one day

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so historic!! Thank you for exposing us to all of these places!

  • @tinaraphael9783
    @tinaraphael9783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing this part of the Island of Mindanao its really amazing

  • @ichievloglife
    @ichievloglife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always watching your video since 2020 and I am really admire you and jealous haha coz you travel almost the Philippines but me! I was born in The Philippines but i only visit so far is Bohol and Baguio City. I love your travel thank you for showing it to all of us. I am now living in Canada but i love Philippines most. If only i can support well of myself in the Philippines I’d rather wanted to stay there and not here in Canada. But you know! Life is hard in the Philippines i guess for me coz i cant find a better job that have a better salary that can afford my everyday needs, that is why i applied to word here in Canada that has lots of opportunity. God Bless Philippines ❤️

  • @victoriacavero829
    @victoriacavero829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amping KD

  • @jb4688
    @jb4688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anselm, congratulations on completing your Mindanao province tour and thank you so much for sharing with us!

  • @michaelsuarez6901
    @michaelsuarez6901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whenever We go to Cagayan de Oro we usually use overland route in Aurora-Sultan Naga Dimaporo isthmus like you take when you went back to davao via lanao. We exit n molave, zamboanga del sur

  • @jacquelinegordon2702
    @jacquelinegordon2702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So happy you have gone full force with your adventures😊. You are loved Kumander♥️♥️♥️♥️. I am full.native American and make the best frybread!😉

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm excited for the frybread now!

    • @Papa_Dan
      @Papa_Dan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe... But you have to remember... "Mamas always make the best frybread!" 😇

  • @lieloofajardo2335
    @lieloofajardo2335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I am surprised you visited my province!!

  • @ryanlaranjo5778
    @ryanlaranjo5778 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow kaabot najud ka among Lugar komander daot caluya shrine sapang dalaga

  • @mylenevargas4993
    @mylenevargas4993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forever love your vlogs...beautiful,wonderful, amazing places..keep safe and healthy...

  • @wavemaker2077
    @wavemaker2077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm impressed with Jimenez. Clean and the sidewalks are well preserved. Old houses still exist. Good rustic vibe.

  • @berniecalabiafamvlog9310
    @berniecalabiafamvlog9310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stay safe god bless

  • @teddedios991
    @teddedios991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Misamis Occidental is a nice place, lots of old structures and yet well preserved.

  • @juliesaludsod866
    @juliesaludsod866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow u went Sapang Dalaga...thats good

  • @melaniericket9333
    @melaniericket9333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool places didn't know it's existed in the Philippines. Thanks for this vlog KD

  • @minijapanvlog
    @minijapanvlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kumander Daot, I always watch your videos! Keep it up! from Japan.

  • @timduvall4910
    @timduvall4910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant as always!

  • @mamaluchiejeff1846
    @mamaluchiejeff1846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to our city.. Dipolog.. have a safe trip kumander D. Enjoy!

  • @skunxriot
    @skunxriot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fighter Boys Northern Expedition with Kumander D that would be epic!

    • @Papa_Dan
      @Papa_Dan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! lol

    • @scoobydoobap68
      @scoobydoobap68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nobody visits the north.. too bad

  • @darlenemyles1155
    @darlenemyles1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful Videos

  • @mischievous8683
    @mischievous8683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should have stop here in Calamba. Calamba is the second to the last town here in Misamis Occidental if you are going towards Zamboanga Del Norte

  • @smileskindheart1085
    @smileskindheart1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great 👍 video KD! Brilliantly done ✅ and you say you don’t know what your doing but it just so happens your heart ❤️ does know even though your mindset doesn’t yet 😆 if that even makes sense at all actually! Anyway TOP-STUFF EH! 🍻

  • @JayVlog82
    @JayVlog82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I travel in ozamis yesterday day

  • @daryllisais4778
    @daryllisais4778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those kids are sweet! 🇵🇭❤️🔥🤩

  • @darrellbrixey5341
    @darrellbrixey5341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for another awesome video Kumander 🤙🏻🤙🏻

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Darrell hope you're doing well 🙂

    • @darrellbrixey5341
      @darrellbrixey5341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KumanderDaot you’re welcome 😇 yes I’m doing well thank you.
      Watching from Kuwait the Middle East I am an American working here as a contractor since 2004

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@darrellbrixey5341 all the best to you out there!

  • @bakelover140
    @bakelover140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative! Thank you kumander..

  • @debbieco2967
    @debbieco2967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those 18th century spanish houses were incredible,it stands the test of times..so strong that even termites and strong typhoons did not wreck it😊

  • @casper0549
    @casper0549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kumander Daot the Explorer!😉💪
    Congrats on having conquered the whole island of Mindanao. Hmmm... I'm guessing Visayas Region as your Next Destination?🤔😜..

  • @EzDayFitness
    @EzDayFitness ปีที่แล้ว

    Komander daot! Salute to you akong amigo! Bai laag ta puhon diha bai.

  • @maryannanitoambagan9848
    @maryannanitoambagan9848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take me there it's been along i never been visited my hometown right there center OZamiz City.i 'm still watching..friend

    • @mattb1100
      @mattb1100 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is such a sweet comment. I hope you got to go home to ozamis. My wife is from oroquieta

  • @marmanmarman5681
    @marmanmarman5681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always your vlogs are amazing and so well produced. Feel the contentment in your soul. Very happy for you.

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Contentment is the most important thing 🙂

  • @metalingusbalor
    @metalingusbalor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kumander! Hopefully I will meet you here in Dipolog. Hope you can explore our city!

  • @thefilipinoquantitysurveyo6760
    @thefilipinoquantitysurveyo6760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you travelled back in time..when you were in jimenez

  • @riverladines9667
    @riverladines9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW !!!!

  • @zzzzzsleeping
    @zzzzzsleeping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bye Bye ! Love you ! Kids 🤣🤣 are innocents & happy

  • @eddlabastida7448
    @eddlabastida7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Puhon kumander 🙏💪🏼💪🏼

  • @criscastro8055
    @criscastro8055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome fish and chips i think it’s tawilis, in the US they use Cod fish and home made potato chips or fries. That’s the Philippine version.

  • @JayVlog82
    @JayVlog82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to go there in cagayan one day.

  • @ukspankedyank
    @ukspankedyank 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's really cool your Amercan friend is part Native American. I've heard of that fry bread. I have to make some sometime. Lovely video Kumander. Shame no tar tar sauce was available. I could feel your pain.

    • @Papa_Dan
      @Papa_Dan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My great great grandfather was Quanah Parker. He was 1/2 white. That's why a lot of his descendants don't have such strong native features. And I'm only 25% anyway. The rest is mostly Scottish. (Good thing Welshmen have no bad feelings! 🙃 ) And, if you get to try frybread, be sure to also try it indian taco style!!! Also, tartar sauce is ok, but malt vinegar is Da Bomb!

  • @edr_tv
    @edr_tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤️❤️❤️
    Daot na ❤️💪🏻🇵🇭
    Keep safe

  • @fourseasonsescapade6367
    @fourseasonsescapade6367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    watching fr 🇨🇦 ..a good vlogger, galing mo!

  • @Papa_Dan
    @Papa_Dan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another cool vid! Congratulations on crossing off a bucket list item! So looking forward to when you are able to show more of that area! I love the big heart of that kid! Hahaha! My only question is what kind of camp would be in the fort? Or did I misunderstand? 😎

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think a military or police camp. Very interesting haha

  • @dha464
    @dha464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your lip-pointing is on point. 😂

  • @limnik7507
    @limnik7507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kumander -the explorer!🥃🍻

  • @gaufrid1956
    @gaufrid1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Di nakita ko si Misamis Occidental pa Kumander, apan alam ko si Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador ug Laguindingan! Maayo kaayo ang mga Espanyol nga balay ug simbahan! Amping ka sa imong pag lakaw Kumander!

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Duol duol lang na sa CDO! Maayo man gyud ang biyahe kung moagi ka didto!

    • @gaufrid1956
      @gaufrid1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KumanderDaot Kung posible lang... puhon!

  • @richmondroadtv6527
    @richmondroadtv6527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing vlog!

  • @ibrahimibric5506
    @ibrahimibric5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am glad you guys have good time kip going but if you want to relax and enjoy visit palawan you can blog and a lot of places to see and i see philipino people love you and please tell me name of church and city i really want to visit in November

  • @erynlanse2376
    @erynlanse2376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makamingaw sakay sa barge Ozamis to Mukas, Mukas to Ozamis... I miss Mindanao

  • @dandaman3674
    @dandaman3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bai Daot, mga nindot imong places Gina adtoan. # 1 fan from ChiTown. Be safe as always.

  • @billlane1000
    @billlane1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the rice is call puso ( hanging rice ) my wife told me lol

  • @joycelebrilla2023
    @joycelebrilla2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    next Balabac, Palawan

  • @mattymotivation
    @mattymotivation 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    napa subscribe ko nimo KD nindot kaayo mo lantawon ni kulas mag kauban😂😅..

  • @billsanramon6555
    @billsanramon6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you will continue to vlog Spanish build Catholic Church. They are beautiful and unique. I traveled the world thru Pilgremages from Mexico, Israel and west and Eastern Europe and Philippines Catholic Churches are build in a very unique ways. Thanks.

  • @blp5840
    @blp5840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go to Zamboanga City please

  • @daniels.2720
    @daniels.2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    KD > thanks to your Vlog, I'm more than ever certain of visiting the PH. in the future.
    (& I've been watching since you started > haha!! )
    + It's such a pleasure seeing the positive interaction you have with the 'Locals' wherever you visit !!
    Thanks again

    • @lindaboniao7078
      @lindaboniao7078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks KD for covering the historical sites of Misamis Occidental. Try the floating resto of Sapang Dalaga, you can swim & eat in their pristine waters. You can also visit the highlands of Tangub City, Hoyohoy Highlands & Belvedere. Misamis Occidental, "where the color of nature is greener" used to be their tagline!