MY FIRST LECHON + Taking a Life 😣| Filipino food vlog | MINDANAO Philippines

Filipino food is very diverse. From the street food in Manila, to the seafood on the coast, there's one food that wins the contest for most filipino of them all. When you travel Philippines, you see Lechon everywhere.
I had never had this Iconic Pinoy food yet, and while travelling Mindanao with the fighter boys, a unique opportunity came our way.
Becoming Filipino, Daniel Marsh, Finn Snow, and Bret Maverick and I were in Marihatag in Surigao del Sur. There was a little local festival happening and a lechon was going to be prepared, and if we wanted, we could slaughter the pig.
This immediately polarized the group. Killing animals for fun is wrong and immoral, no one wants to watch it, let alone do it.
But... Every time we choose to eat meat. A steak, a piece of fried chicken, a hotdog, an animal dies. Some of these animals live happy lives where they are free to roam, and others live horrible lives inside filthy cages. If we eat fast food, we promote this terrible way of treating life, if we eat lechon (or hunt) we promote the first way, the natural and free way. So then which is worse?
Either way, an animal lives and dies to feed another animal. If you choose to eat meat, shouldn't you understand this? Shouldn't you put the connection of a life to your choice? Bacon is not a vegetable, but it's treated that way when we buy it in the supermarket. Shouldn't we think about it differently?
These were all the questions ringing through my head, and this is why I chose to do it. To understand the consequences of eating meat, and to help guide my future decisions. The question I have for you is, what would you do?
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  • @fearlessandfar
    @fearlessandfar6 жыл бұрын

    Do you agree with what I did? If not, Why? 😕 More BTS footage here: www.patreon.com/fearlessandfar

  • @jan2lim2011

    @jan2lim2011

    6 жыл бұрын

    i agree with you mik-mik, in the old days everyone butchers their own meat, so it's not a big deal. anyway i'm looking forward to your skylab vlog.

  • @MrBobdrummer

    @MrBobdrummer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you mike!

  • @zeraus0506

    @zeraus0506

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fearless & Far.. I agree with you man. Growing up I seen this done plenty of times and even helped in cleaning the pig and the inners. I think this why I respect food the way I am now due to these experiences. And very true, I know a lot of meat eaters but couldn't even stand watching the pigs head. How irony life is to some.. I know it's hard for you to do it, and you deserve great RESPECT for it. Only the brace ones actually face this..

  • @maysolijon8766

    @maysolijon8766

    6 жыл бұрын

    You ate a chicken a beef a pork its the same as you did on your video.As long as it is not a HUMAN😂😂😂.A real fighter is someone who fought or fight. #FighterBoys MIK MIK

  • @jmbooc6666

    @jmbooc6666

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agree,... I only killed a chicken before, for adobo🙂

  • @BretMaverick
    @BretMaverick6 жыл бұрын

    I Respect this so much Mike!!!! This was an amazing learning curve for us all. 99 percent of people will never understand the true meaning of what you must do to have an animal from its pure form, later on ending up on your own dinner plate. For those of you that don't agree with what Mike did I suggest you stop eating bacon and anything else that comes from a pig :) Proud of you on this one MikMik 👏👏

  • @jadebarao459

    @jadebarao459

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bret Maverick Lechon is so good lol the people that don’t understand probably eat hotdogs without a care

  • @nancycruz7591

    @nancycruz7591

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bret Maverick yeah your 101% right bit bit...😉🤔

  • @analizamejasco3757

    @analizamejasco3757

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nice vedio..am from bislig city

  • @klarkmartinez1124

    @klarkmartinez1124

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jade Barao at exactly. hotdogs came from meat too. Haha!

  • @MsLouie76

    @MsLouie76

    6 жыл бұрын

    Get over it!!!

  • @princesanchez16
    @princesanchez165 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you bro. Im a chef.. I really appreciate that you mentioned how we the Filipinos respect the food that's why we never waste any single piece of an animal or meat.. You did great Mike. . 😊

  • @riabols
    @riabols5 жыл бұрын

    At a young age, my dad taught me the same lesson.. he made me watch a pig being prepared for my graduation dinner. He taught me that I should always respect the food on the table because it costs a life. Thanks for being open minded and brave enough to do this, Mike. You are indeed fearless and far 😉

  • @berniasd012

    @berniasd012

    2 жыл бұрын

    for us the "pig cutting" was the time of the year when it got cold, the family go together and we processed a whole live pig. This was our method of preparing fat, ham, salami, sausage ettc for many montths afterwards. Never thoughtz of it as cruel thing since this is what we had adn we had to eat. Also it was very fun as a famiuly gathering, spiced witth morning drunkness. Oh and the youngest family member ( as soon as they can stand/walk) had to hold the pig's tttail while it was being killed as a symbol of the youngest can hold tthe biggest power and opportunite. Also back in the days no guns or electrocute, the biggest fam member had to "rodeo" the pig while it was bleeding out. Tthose MFs can be strong and hard to deal with.

  • @whiteleopard1713

    @whiteleopard1713

    Жыл бұрын

    @@berniasd012 No no much though here at all

  • @berniasd012

    @berniasd012

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whiteleopard1713 come again? :D dont understand what you are saying

  • @aliciadesjarlais327

    @aliciadesjarlais327

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm a native from Canada and we are taught this also. Always respect the animal you are eating.

  • @mikebahrami
    @mikebahrami6 жыл бұрын

    If you eat meat, then you need to experience how it is to take a life. You will never take your meals for granted if you do so. When I killed my first chicken, it did not make me vegan but it made me respect the animal that gave up its life for my nourishment.

  • @iamthejosh1150

    @iamthejosh1150

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're so right, but smushing an ant is very different, I mean it's still a creation from God. Big or small, all living things have a purpose. #RespectLife

  • @creature9000

    @creature9000

    5 жыл бұрын

    So true. I've killed multiple chickens back in my home province and it just made me appreciate the animals that provice us with meat even more. For sure, we didn't waste any parts, even the head and intestines which we grilled.

  • @eloisagalad46

    @eloisagalad46

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too. When i killed my first chicken i thank God for giving us meat to eat. (I love meat)

  • @diegorodriguez5855

    @diegorodriguez5855

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very true... I love meat but when you get to see the whole process for yourself it’s so much different you appreciate more .

  • @stingcobra8538

    @stingcobra8538

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even fishes are meat.

  • @jdhsingi
    @jdhsingi6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful honest vlog. If people agree or not it is not important. It is your journey and your call. The most important thing is that you are sincere and respectful.....thanks for sharing.

  • @annwatermelon1945
    @annwatermelon19455 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you mike. If the animals gave up their life for us, we should appreciate it and not waste. Life is hard. Give and take. Appreciate and be thankful.

  • @OrionL7

    @OrionL7

    Жыл бұрын

    But the animal didn't gave up its life, no one asked it. The humans took the animal's life.

  • @rg8301
    @rg83013 жыл бұрын

    Ever seen a Slaughter house. Way more disturbing than what I just saw

  • @kuyaaaron7483
    @kuyaaaron74836 жыл бұрын

    Something you said in Kulas previous vlog that stuck with me, and I think fits with this experience...”It’s not about being fearless. It’s about feeling the fear, and walking fearlessly towards it. Knowing that if you feel that fluttering in your chest, you’re only becoming a better person”...It really stuck with me and how I’ll see further experiences. I’ve experienced it myself my first trip to the Philippines( I’m half Filipino/White) to visit my family in Pampanga and I was asked to kill and butcher a goat. I had that same feeling in my chest and I feel it made us better people. Not to say we’re better than anyone else, but better versions of ourselves. We grew a fonder appreciation for what we grew up not thinking much about. You’re awesome man. I loved this vlog.

  • @DDIII3

    @DDIII3

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @dinalang6743

    @dinalang6743

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nailed it!

  • @jeighsolayao1149

    @jeighsolayao1149

    6 жыл бұрын

    "not about being fearless. It's about feeling the fear" whoa. Nice one.

  • @OrionL7

    @OrionL7

    Жыл бұрын

    What about the fear that goat felt before you killed it?

  • @chineedesabille2609
    @chineedesabille26096 жыл бұрын

    I had my first kill when i was 12 it was a chicken. And my mom’s rules are: Prepare everything you need. Don’t let any other animals witness the kill. Be quick. Don’t let the animal suffer. Use as much of it as possible. Never waste food. Appreciate life and thing that you have.

  • @chocoluver18

    @chocoluver18

    6 жыл бұрын

    chinee desabille wow..so true

  • @raneilalonzo

    @raneilalonzo

    5 жыл бұрын

    chinee desabille , your mom was wise to impart those rules to you🙏

  • @jiiheytch9426

    @jiiheytch9426

    5 жыл бұрын

    same for me.. and it actually takes a lot of skill.. from slaughtering to butchering and prepping to get the most out of the animal..

  • @shennahloucasio4252

    @shennahloucasio4252

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same, but I was 6. The fun part tho is chasing the headless chicken. The #1 rule is that we can't eat unless we participate in the cooking. No part left unused (even the feathers are washed, dried and stuffed on the pillows). Last rule, no remains on the plate. 😥

  • @benzonjhermogeno

    @benzonjhermogeno

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have my 1st kill when I was 12 and I make it quick execution but the prey is still alive for 10mins. I chopped the duck head by bolo knife but it doesn't dies easily

  • @josepacheco368
    @josepacheco3686 жыл бұрын

    I respect how you were feeling, but our ancestors did it and like you said nothing goes to waste. Id much rather kill an animal for food and to survive rather than use it for a purse, or a coat.

  • @marcoescarro9120

    @marcoescarro9120

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still the same bro, you just sell it to survive.

  • @patientzero5685

    @patientzero5685

    3 жыл бұрын

    All of our ancestors killed… but now we just rely on a few factory workers

  • @ftwcp955
    @ftwcp9555 жыл бұрын

    Now you learned the most valuable lesson in life. Respect.

  • @BretMaverick
    @BretMaverick6 жыл бұрын

    Ps. Thanks for waking me up 😂😑😴

  • @papatubosfin3st

    @papatubosfin3st

    6 жыл бұрын

    wahahah he surely did bret!

  • @OnilMarteNavarroza

    @OnilMarteNavarroza

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bret Maverick you were pissed! 😂😂😂

  • @megumin1716

    @megumin1716

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @amazinggrace9887

    @amazinggrace9887

    6 жыл бұрын

    They should have use water to wake u up instead of tickeling u😂😂😂peace🤣🤣🤣

  • @BretMaverick

    @BretMaverick

    6 жыл бұрын

    hahaha

  • @DanielMarshsidetracked
    @DanielMarshsidetracked6 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha aww buddy this was quite the experience.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah man. Missing it all already!

  • @junaimaara3145

    @junaimaara3145

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Marsh 😍😍

  • @betchayescobidal6758

    @betchayescobidal6758

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Marsh watching your video

  • @betchayescobidal6758

    @betchayescobidal6758

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hello daniel

  • @vernasalamo7688

    @vernasalamo7688

    5 жыл бұрын

    U naughty haha bit bit have a nice dream almost kiss his bride haha 😂 then u there like night mare haha

  • @dianneberdugo4369
    @dianneberdugo43695 жыл бұрын

    I am starting to love and respect this guy. He has actually a big anf warm heart for every living things. His respect and openness with other country/tribe's culture. This is actually the real meaning of travelling. You don't just travel to give us the picture of the place's beauty. You are giving us the information and it is interesting. More adventure to come Man! I am just one of your subscribers that making me feel that "Finally, somebody is living my dream". Kuddos!

  • @iamchicob
    @iamchicob5 жыл бұрын

    i get you Mike... i feel the same every time i see people preparing lechon...my highest respects to you man

  • @lovescherylblossom3441
    @lovescherylblossom34416 жыл бұрын

    For all its worth, what you had experience was more “humane” . In the provinces, animals for food are kept and treated more humane, they roam freely, they are fed naturally. I have seen you tube videos here in the US where slaughter houses prepare pig, chicken or cows in a more brutal and insensitive ways, where employees make fun of them, kick them, throw or slam them before killing them the right way. It is better to know how your food was prepared wether it is meat or vege. I eat meat and I learned how to prep live chicken was when i was 13 or 14. I felt the same way like you, but like you said. “I have to do it.” I learned how to appreciate and be thankful and not to waste resources.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is a great comment. Thank you so much for posting. It’s exactly how I feel.

  • @auroralakatos9185

    @auroralakatos9185

    6 жыл бұрын

    LovesCherylBlossom yap and they get paid lots of $$$$$ for killing his precious pig he’ll be ok my friend

  • @ryanfresh8521

    @ryanfresh8521

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. These people take pride in the animal they cook. And they make the animal a part of their feast for their friends. Mabuhay!!!!!

  • @lynteklyndus
    @lynteklyndus6 жыл бұрын

    More than anything, I think we have to respect the fact that in countries like the Philippines, food is respected. Nothing (or little) is wasted as you have stated, since each part of the animal is prepared and eaten. While in America, food wastage is so common. You have a lot of food prepared and thrown away easily by people because everything is in excess (whether meat or even vegetables). So my issue is not so much the killing but the waste knowing there are millions of people dying due to hunger.

  • @lyzetteestera2149

    @lyzetteestera2149

    6 жыл бұрын

    exactly. I agree with you.

  • @cy5282

    @cy5282

    6 жыл бұрын

    baddog its mostly because people on the west arent that appreciative about the food they eat while in 3rd world countries, food is held of high importance because of the lower standard of living.

  • @irenereyes7503

    @irenereyes7503

    6 жыл бұрын

    Denn O Saur 3rd world? Labelling one country as 3rd or 1st or no class is rudeness.

  • @cy5282

    @cy5282

    6 жыл бұрын

    Irene Reyes are you that dumb that emotions takes over your intellect. Yes, we are a 3rd world developing country and if you don't know what that even means then you can start googling on how countries are classified. Dumb bitch.

  • @cy5282

    @cy5282

    6 жыл бұрын

    Irene Reyes no such thing as "no class". That's rude? Well fuck your feelings then.

  • @michellebanlasan8198
    @michellebanlasan8198 Жыл бұрын

    I am a Filipino and I appreciate you of embracing our culture

  • @Pelsums
    @Pelsums5 жыл бұрын

    👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 good job mike... we Filipino respect you..

  • @dreiviper283
    @dreiviper2836 жыл бұрын

    too much hypocrisy in the comment. you people eat bacon, steak, burgers and hotdogs. where do you think they came from? he already explain it in the video but some of you didn't understand it entirely. you want to keep your hands clean thinking that the meat you eat doesn't come from a creature with life, well your whole life is a life. atleast he shown his respect to the animal he killed by cooking and eating all of its parts and nothing goes to waste.

  • @dreiviper283

    @dreiviper283

    6 жыл бұрын

    * lie

  • @lumuru327

    @lumuru327

    6 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @Kid-ky4fi

    @Kid-ky4fi

    6 жыл бұрын

    pig and all animal is forbidden to eat.. choose vegan instead

  • @dreiviper283

    @dreiviper283

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Kiki well sorry. im not vegan. and never will be.

  • @RinkatsiTV

    @RinkatsiTV

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kiki eating pig and other animals are not forbidden. The vegan only think that way

  • @eliefuertes9721
    @eliefuertes97216 жыл бұрын

    great vid..as a pinoy, when you slaughter animals, you will be appreciative of the meat, that nothing will be wasted. and you yourself knew where your food came from.. congratulations Mik-mik👏👏💢🎉🎊

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think that is the best way. A life should be appreciated.

  • @conradcalma6753
    @conradcalma67535 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike! Pls don't feel bad about taking the life of a pig. We all know that the meat we eat almost everyday was killed by someone in a butcher factory or farm, it is just the circle of life. We produce the food and later on we consume the food & that's how you should look at it. Thank You for participating in that unforgettable experience you had in the Philippines, you made those Filipinos happy....EXPERIENCE OVER POSSESSIONS!!!🤩👍!

  • @aintn0wifey
    @aintn0wifey5 жыл бұрын

    First time I watched your video., Instantly, you got my attention I'm now one of your many subscribers. This country has many to offer beyond unimaginable, we're not perfect but I'm proud to say that filipinos has a unique way of being hospitable regardless, wherever you came from. Thanks for embracing the traditions and cultures we filipinos lived for centuries. I'm proud to be a filipino 🙏👏😘

  • @alvinreyes2989
    @alvinreyes29896 жыл бұрын

    thats the "circle of life" right there! also always remember, that in the Philippines, we have a Want Not, Waste Note, attitude, and also what Anthony Bordain respects so much about Filipino culture. the entire animal is used and eaten, from the blood, internal organs and of course the meat! thank you for sharing your life changing experience, and showing the happy faces of the Filipinos who shared in the Lechon that was prepared

  • @TYDIRTGANG
    @TYDIRTGANG6 жыл бұрын

    You just gotta love kids who can speak english in our country. Foreigners have no hard time communicating and interacting. hehe

  • @P.Leonardo
    @P.Leonardo4 жыл бұрын

    I love not just how you feature Philippine places for its beauty but as well as the reality.. Kudos to you "Fearless & Far", Mike. My support & subscription is yours. Take care & God speed.

  • @rheabels5533
    @rheabels55332 жыл бұрын

    I am so proud of you mike, I have been watching you and you seems to open your mind in all aspect of life.

  • @rochaps
    @rochaps6 жыл бұрын

    Reading comments and as all your videos show, you are loved here. Too bad you’re leaving the country soon. Come visit us again (don’t wait another 7 years) More success to you Mike. Stay fearless and ‘near’ the Philippines😜

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    I will 100% be back. Just wait :)

  • @beingme_

    @beingme_

    6 жыл бұрын

    we already miss you mike, we wont forget theres name mikmik who dropped in th PH.

  • @gildabarramedabalboa3098

    @gildabarramedabalboa3098

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fearless & Far nice to see you guys enjoy the view and the culture of Pilipino. I’m happy to all of you visiting my country and show us all the places that where not even yet go thier, but you people better that us you already discover all mostly nice places all the adventure. God Bless guys always stay safe & pray always. following all your vlog. From kuwait, OFW

  • @lalagirl211

    @lalagirl211

    6 жыл бұрын

    Awwh he is not staying in phil? Unlike brett, dan and finn?

  • @King-2077

    @King-2077

    6 жыл бұрын

    I Am Happy And I Deserve It i know dan and finn are living in the philippines but bret is too?

  • @godisgoodallthetime9085
    @godisgoodallthetime90856 жыл бұрын

    This is the reason, why i subscribe to your channel.. Congrats bro, You made it 👍🏽

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    This makes me happy Adrian! Welcome to the #FearlessFam man! Experiences over Possessions.

  • @godisgoodallthetime9085

    @godisgoodallthetime9085

    6 жыл бұрын

    no problem man, enjoy your vacation

  • @ellekhaye_1022
    @ellekhaye_10225 жыл бұрын

    Much love and respect 🙌🏻🎶 thank you for embracing our Filipino culture!!! ❤️

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s one of my favorites!

  • @singlemomsvlog
    @singlemomsvlog5 жыл бұрын

    This shows how good your heart is Mike. I am now a new subscriber because of this.

  • @jayg3180
    @jayg31806 жыл бұрын

    I've heard elders say it's good to experience it at least once... Teaches you to be more appreciative.

  • @yooa3749

    @yooa3749

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jay G exactly what my grandad made me do on my 10th birthday. Not with a Pig tho, but with a Chicken. but still...

  • @maloumartin
    @maloumartin6 жыл бұрын

    Don't feel bad about it Mik mik that's how we do it in the Philippines. I had an utmost respect of you. Hope you'll come back to the Philippines so much to see, it had 7,641 islands to visits. Hope you enjoyed your adventures in Mindanao. Looking forward to more of your videos and thanks for sharing. You're awesome and so does the fighter boys! Hope you guys will collab again in the future.

  • @tonyalice8833
    @tonyalice88332 жыл бұрын

    The Way U interact with children in all ur vedios shows me How much You are a good person in and out 🥰🥰

  • @MissKaro
    @MissKaro Жыл бұрын

    Mike has a beautiful soul and a golden heart

  • @staticnoiz2975
    @staticnoiz29756 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on a goat farm. We've killed and spit roasted goat before. I've watched my family gut deer they hunted. I don't think I could personally end a life at my own hand, but it's good to have the realization of where your food comes from. Being in a place where you get all your food at a grocery store really detatches you from reality. I don't have a problem as long as the animal lived a good life, was killed quickly and humanely, and as much of it was used as possible. If it were killing for sport or fun to watch it suffer I would be horrified. I'm glad you got the experience of knowing your food. With that said, was it delicious? Lol

  • @Moss_piglets
    @Moss_piglets6 жыл бұрын

    Much respect to you Mike! It takes courage to slaughter an animal. I think the more society learns about animals, the more people push others to be vegan/vegetarian. It's beneficial for the environment but a very hard transition for others who can't grow veggies in their region. But whether you're a meat eater or not, it's very important to know where food comes from. My grandpa had a farm and I've seen how animals were slaughtered. He hunted as a kid too and nothing was ever wasted. Seeing and hearing a pig die definitely changed me but I was more appreciative of the life that was taken to nourish another.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    A great comment. I hope this video makes a few people think a bit more. It’s ridiculous to think of the whole world being vegetarian, but i hope the more our world grows, and the more food options we have, we can start to get away from the mass processed options, and more into sustainable and healthier options for our planet ❤️

  • @Moss_piglets

    @Moss_piglets

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fearless & Far thanks! i was vegan when I was a student but when I started working, I realized that being one isn't always practical when I'm out in the field lol. I think it's important to ask ourselves what our choice really means on a moral and practical level for the environment and animals. I doubt factory farming will ever go away as global consumption and population increases. It can be improved but meat consumption here in the US can't be sustainably adopted by the rest of the world even if management becomes efficient globally. But with the right education, people can eat less meat to be healthier and save our world at the same time.

  • @7tqpbnvh7tqpbnvh77

    @7tqpbnvh7tqpbnvh77

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nothing is truly wasted in nature tho. Even if you didn't use or eat it something will.

  • @zyramarcelino4605
    @zyramarcelino46055 жыл бұрын

    you did great Mike! its better to live knowing things than keep going full of questions in ypur heart and mind. . and each and everyone of us are here for a reason and a purpose. and for those animals thats what they need to do and what they live for. :) take care.

  • @CafeBianco
    @CafeBianco5 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Mik Mik, you have tranceded above the status quo and became that much closer to the inherent goodness of being human. Taking a life for food and appreciating the wealth of that life is one of the most forgotten truths in the world.

  • @54northca
    @54northca6 жыл бұрын

    I once asked my Father why he didn't hunt anymore, as I knew he had in younger days: His answer has stuck with me all my life "Because I don't have to." Sometimes we may have to kill things - but we should never want to or never enjoy the act of killing.

  • @jeckoy5600

    @jeckoy5600

    6 жыл бұрын

    Chris Rasmussen I agree to that Sir. 👍

  • @deviejake741

    @deviejake741

    6 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @brandonmoore2237
    @brandonmoore22376 жыл бұрын

    Powerful, emotional video. I totally agree with what you said, though. In Western culture, we tend to sanitize the idea of how our meat gets to us. We don't like to think about the fact that our burger or steak or bacon was once part of a living, breathing animal. But we should think about it. I've been borderline vegan for roughly a decade, but I absolutely get why you did it, and I'm not offended at all, and I can't judge you for it. I don't know if I could have done it, but then again, I bet you would have said the same thing before you were asked. Your actions fed a whole community, a community you seem to have formed a special bond with, and was the center of what looked like a wonderful celebration. Loved seeing you with the kids, by the way! So sorry I haven't become a patron yet...I will, I promise!

  • @papajupri1070

    @papajupri1070

    6 жыл бұрын

    Damn. This comment is epic and moving. Props to you!

  • @brandonmoore2237

    @brandonmoore2237

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ipugawincanada7409
    @ipugawincanada74096 жыл бұрын

    It was amazing moment that u met Kulas also in the Philippines,I and my fellow Filipinos love Kulas and I may say Filipinos are loving you now too, your sincere, jolly and friendly man, like Kulas,… Mabuhay ! Maraming Salamat po🙂

  • @tmbleweed_5ix949
    @tmbleweed_5ix9493 жыл бұрын

    The children are always so comfortable in your presence is amazing. You truly are an amazing human being. 💯%

  • @Al_Moranas
    @Al_Moranas6 жыл бұрын

    this is another example why fearless & far's vlogs are on another level!!! 💯💯💯 it not only entertains and informs you, but it also makes you think and empathize! good job and keep it up, brochacho.

  • @auroralakatos9185

    @auroralakatos9185

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tydarius Shakiraquan McTurkelton III so no bacon and pork chop for you 🥓😋

  • @Al_Moranas

    @Al_Moranas

    6 жыл бұрын

    haha i can empathize while eating pork bbq and lechon. i respect where my food comes from and how it is prepared (from farm to table). i believe that is one aspect of practicing proper dominion over other living things on this earth....respect, care, and conservation.

  • @patsgarcia36
    @patsgarcia366 жыл бұрын

    Eating the meat is almost the same with killing it with your bare hands. I thought for a couple of seconds there that you won’t be able to do it but you’ve shown so much courage and really done it. I think compared to the other things that you’ve done here, this is probably the most uncomfortable one. You did great, Mike! I’m glad you’ve done it. Definitely an #experiencesoverpossessions moment. Kudos!! 👏🏼👍🏼

  • @bigbossdhadhie6397
    @bigbossdhadhie63975 жыл бұрын

    You have my respect man. And now I subscribed. More power and God bless.

  • @zarahbelle3627
    @zarahbelle36275 жыл бұрын

    We call pig intestines Chitlins' in Black American southern culture. New subbie by the way, and I'm OBSESSED!

  • @tristan1103
    @tristan11036 жыл бұрын

    Lol. great post, this brings so much education, passion, life lesson, squeezed in a 15 min video. kudos man! I especially loved it when kulas asked a poignant question when you asked him about his life, and in turn he asked you about your life...lol. I didnt know kulas can be deep in a normal conversation. But yah - this is probably one of the best videos yet of the whole week 1 series so far (i know there are more coming). This #fighterboys series is epic and hands down the best collaboration yet in the entire Philippine history of vlogs.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dexter man. Great comment. We had a ton of fun during that trip, and we’re all excited to start editing. Kulas is an epic guy, he’s surprising in a lot of ways. Happy to be travelling with him again now!

  • @dianallamas7135
    @dianallamas71356 жыл бұрын

    Oh Mike. I just wanted to reach into the screen and give you a big hug. I totally get it. I've been there.....mind you mine were chickens and a duck but still. Last I had lechon with my fam, the brought the pig and it squealed. I think the squealing was what did I for me. I swear I became a vegetarian for about 15 min.....but then when I smelled that nice and delicious aroma, i was right back in the game. Lol. But having experienced that made me appreciate my food and made me aware of how precious the gift is. And hell yeah we use EVERY part of it as you experienced. It will be something that will stay with you for sure but I think it may have brought you to a higher state of awareness. I don't know you but I am proud of you. Cheers and take care.

  • @michaeljvdh
    @michaeljvdh2 жыл бұрын

    Shows how soft most are, commend your bravery and understand your pain.

  • @essaestil615
    @essaestil6155 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike - You’re a trooper. So, so proud of you. I grow up in the phils and you reminded me about my childhood. Love your shows. I’m glad you covered the phils. Keep it coming.

  • @debrahamandmoody
    @debrahamandmoody6 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is soo underrated!!! Your channel is amazing ❤️

  • @almapulas4365

    @almapulas4365

    6 жыл бұрын

    Debrah Dasco x

  • @alexiamiranda964

    @alexiamiranda964

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mikes' vligs are amazing. Because the man himself is amazingly humane and intelligent.; and that is why I subscribed too.

  • @nomadicphilippinesvlogs7316
    @nomadicphilippinesvlogs73166 жыл бұрын

    Well done man, you did it with great respect. Cheers bro

  • @berniasd012
    @berniasd0122 жыл бұрын

    Congrats mate on doing itt. Videos like these make me thankful growing up in the village and having to stuffs like this, thus having a more realistic world view of how it works.

  • @suzz1776
    @suzz17763 жыл бұрын

    I love how wherever u go, u always have a group of kids following u around enjoying life. :)

  • @thegreats6170
    @thegreats61706 жыл бұрын

    I like it when u said “ and they said this place is dangerous...” i think its more of FEAR of the UNKNOWN. other country judges the place without experiencing it. You have my RESPECT mike. THANK YOU for showing the world how IMPERFECTLY PERFECT our country is😉 God bless to you and lookin forward to your futur travel vloggs!

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Man. Exactly. Fear of the unknown holds the world back. Knowledge is what unlocks your potential. It’s just a quick google search, speaking to a local, or cautiously try yourself. The world opens up when you dive it.

  • @andrewwilson4721

    @andrewwilson4721

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes but many dangerous things have happened in the past. But mainly in far west. The maguindanao massacre of Nov 2009. And more recently martial law and the fight against ISIS in the east. The West and North have more of a history of peace. I will be in Mainit/Surigao in February as well as Manila and Sohoton. Maybe Camiguin.

  • @thegreats6170

    @thegreats6170

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Wilson yeah andrew a lot of unfortunate event happens in the past and recently, but i think what mike wants other people to realize is that Mindanao in general is not a dangerous place. I, myself havent been to mindanao but my friends are mostly from mindanao and they are totally safe there. I hope you enjoy your stay in Mindanao. and just like travelling to any other country, travel safely and just enjoy the moment. God bless man! cheers!

  • @gracepanglao4774
    @gracepanglao47746 жыл бұрын

    Poor mike... Its alright hugss😘😘😘😘..beat the fears.. Thats how you do it.. 😉😉😉

  • @alajingjang
    @alajingjang5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this was a very eye opening and amazing video to watch. I appreciate the knowledge you share!

  • @mlfox1175
    @mlfox11755 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaww.....Mike I perfectly do understand you. That’s all I can say.....❤️ - new pinay subscriber from London❤️❤️❤️

  • @ladyjo7787
    @ladyjo77875 жыл бұрын

    You're awesome! You've made me realize something today.

  • @Verk-
    @Verk-6 жыл бұрын

    been following you for a couple of days now but now u got my sub :D

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Happy to have you in the #FearlessFam. Could you have done the same?

  • @armourfaith3331
    @armourfaith33315 жыл бұрын

    I respect how u fil mik2x.. I eat chicken for 33 years, but there was a time I was alone and I wanted to eat native chicken tinola from my own backyard raising. All of the time I think I'm a brave woman, but reality check, I couldn't cut the chickens neck, I prayed, my tears keep falling, it took me 3 hrs, past 2pm I haven't had lunch , that was the time I realized I can't take a life, so I ended up opening a canned sardines.. The feeling is real and u can't fake it, taking the very life of it is somehow unnecessary but our ancestors did it as long as it was a quick and a clean kill... Thank u for spreading positivity and love to our country, especially here in Mindanao.. Be safe sir Mike. Salute to u mik2x u have a kind heart ur a good man.. and kulas is a very understanding friend.. Pinoy tlga ang aproch ni kulas kahit sa advice..

  • @guadamorris7809
    @guadamorris78095 жыл бұрын

    My utmost respect for the raw emotions .....and sharing your heart, much better than denying ..

  • @tantingtagamolila9888
    @tantingtagamolila98886 жыл бұрын

    Hi MikMik, I was with you, feeling, all the way. I appreciate much every word you said. It is sad that one has to kill another specie in order to survive - you feel sad when you see a baby zebra killed and eaten by a lion, but on the other hand that is the way nature provides. God bless.

  • @izzabellasjournal7217
    @izzabellasjournal72175 жыл бұрын

    That is the yummiest food I missed my father can cook on special occasions.

  • @FlyingSpaceRock
    @FlyingSpaceRock4 жыл бұрын

    So glad to have found your channel! Love your videos so much! Watching 3 videos everyday over my meals as I trudge and suffer in school! Keep up the good work and keep making these awesome videos! Subscribed!

  • @artsalgon5379
    @artsalgon53795 жыл бұрын

    I feel your emotion, it's very strong enough for me to feel something I did not feel when I had my first kill back when I was 10.. big respect for you sir!

  • @isabellacabatingan6964
    @isabellacabatingan69644 жыл бұрын

    "I'd rather live this way, having done this with literally blood still on my hands, than live in ignorance my entire life." 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nancyvolker3342
    @nancyvolker33426 жыл бұрын

    those kids are awesome!

  • @nicktahaafe5186
    @nicktahaafe51863 жыл бұрын

    A new subscriber I have to say you did good Mike you learn appreciate/respect different country and their culture. You did it yay

  • @josego9232
    @josego92323 жыл бұрын

    your so NICE person.... WELCOME AND THANK YOU for visiting Mindanao... god bless always...

  • @whiterosesotaza8610
    @whiterosesotaza86106 жыл бұрын

    Those kids are lucky to see you in person

  • @joyceejourney162
    @joyceejourney1625 жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog hope to meet you in one of your travel vlog. Peace! 😊

  • @alyssac5415
    @alyssac54156 жыл бұрын

    The kids were so sweet. Love you fellow Filipinos!

  • @youngfella4984
    @youngfella49846 жыл бұрын

    GREAT CONTENT EVERY VLOG!! CONGRAAATS

  • @casperbaars5282
    @casperbaars52826 жыл бұрын

    one of your best video's man!!

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! It was a tough one to edit. A lot of graphic outtakes. Becoming Filipino did a good job as videographer!

  • @casperbaars5282

    @casperbaars5282

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine! looking forward to your future video's!

  • @jonsnow-nk8th
    @jonsnow-nk8th6 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate...Here's to Ham, Bacon and Everything Nice that Pork Has to Offer!♥

  • @leonardacapangpangan6858

    @leonardacapangpangan6858

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @subcribersnovideos-bl6hh
    @subcribersnovideos-bl6hh5 жыл бұрын

    I love u man! dont stop making these amazing videos man.

  • @enegdercosma4457
    @enegdercosma44574 жыл бұрын

    nice vid! I enjoyed watching you hanging around with the kids and the fooooddddd. I love it.😍😘

  • @magorzatagadek6933
    @magorzatagadek69336 жыл бұрын

    „Hello” from Poland ✌️🙏 thanks for your videos🙏 They are great, love them a lot. And love what are you doing 😍 I wish you all the best! ✌️😊

  • @nolsp7240
    @nolsp72406 жыл бұрын

    The first time killing for food is tough. Imagine if you took care of that pig (or chicken) from birth? That's basically what agriculture is (in contrast to hunting and gathering).

  • @rrazacla4642

    @rrazacla4642

    6 жыл бұрын

    when I was a kid. My cousins and I have a very special fat pet chicken which produces lots of eggs. One day our uncles decide to kill it when we are all in school. we cry a lot. when they told us that the chicken that we are eating is our pet. we cant forget it until now we are 50's.

  • @Moss_piglets

    @Moss_piglets

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nolsp I agree. My grandpa had a farm but after a few years he started to feel guilty that he got rid of all livestock and grew vegetables instead. He even stopped hunting and became vegetarian. He said he always felt guilty the way they stared into his eyes when they loaded then into the truck to be sent to the slaughter house.

  • @ceeshaakosairbal2099
    @ceeshaakosairbal20995 жыл бұрын

    Mike has this heart of gold and a vision of a real good man. Look at how he treat those kids. I’m always been a fan of a person who likes kids. I find it really adorable and amusing. Never thought Mike could be this warm despite with his serious facade. Never thought he could be this fun and amazing to watch. They are so open to try new things. Keep it up Mike! I don’t eat meat too, I live there somewhere in mindanao,nearby to where u guys right now. And every time I went home my siblings make katay the pig or chicken which I appreciate it ,the effort but I don’t eat it coz I feel like I’m eating human flesh if I ate any form of animals meat. I even told my fam not to eat so much meat. I told them instead to eat more on seafoods and veggies for a more healthy living.😊

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these beautiful words

  • @JD-su2sg
    @JD-su2sg2 жыл бұрын

    Much respect for taking that leap. As a Filipino who grew up in the province, we were taught to respect the food that we have on our table and the animal who gave its life to nourish us.

  • @nancyvolker3342
    @nancyvolker33426 жыл бұрын

    That is a nice beach!

  • @nicolle2126
    @nicolle21266 жыл бұрын

    This will either make you appreciate the lives of the animals we eat everyday or make you swear off eating meat entirely. We always have to be conscious of how and where we get the things we use everyday from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the phones we use. Thanks for making me put things in perspective

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exactly Nicolle, and both of those are great ways to live. Appreciation is a key to happiness and fulfillment. All life needs to be appreciated

  • @eelj091477
    @eelj0914776 жыл бұрын

    Over come fear is one of the best feelings! You’ve done great mike!! Cheers!!! 👍

  • @vonvon1188
    @vonvon11885 жыл бұрын

    My first butcher was a chicken when I was like 11 or 12 years old. Hats off Mike! Big heart and great sharing of realization.

  • @calvinoidism
    @calvinoidism6 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for the dinuguan!!!!

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Diniguan is so good!!

  • @lda7473
    @lda74735 жыл бұрын

    I literally cried (cuz it was moving) watching you go through the anxiety and experience of seeing a life be taken as sacrificial food for mankind. Being a filipina, who grew up in the province until i moved to Los Angeles at 10yo (35 yrs ago), was immune to it then. Now w/ everyone awakening to their true spiritual connection to all life even animals, which we all take for granted, will need to treat animals with respect even when we turn them into food. This is why it's always necessary & a must to be thankful/give grace to the animals on our table, so we don't forget the sacrifice these animals are about to bring into our being, which will continue to raise our vibrations to Unconditional love. Not everyone knows, but we are all heading/shifting into 5D earth. Yes, a new higher dimensions, depicted in the bible as the end of times, but it's not the apocalypse or anything bad. You're actually there already, ahead of everyone and probably don't know that you're already vibrating to higher frequency in 5D, as being connected to all things in life already, and already pursuing your life's mission as a light warrior, volunteer who came down here, just like Finn Snow (as I was guided to him follow him, now you just recently). Here's vid that may help you understand what I mean, and hopefully it will resonate w/in your soul as the truth of why you are where you are: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2181rx_ksK8pLA.html

  • @macoljo
    @macoljo4 жыл бұрын

    You have a very warm heart Mike! Very sensitive, keep going there's a lot to learn!

  • @notcleankey6434
    @notcleankey64346 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of my fave vids on YT. ❤️

  • @a-deejay9971
    @a-deejay99715 жыл бұрын

    I was going to comment earlier saying it's usually a shaky experience killing your first animal that you're going to cook and eat but Filipinos have done it since they were young so it's more natural for them. But 14:55 in made me proud saying "it may look gross but it's more gross to throw it away". I'm half Filipino and it makes me very happy to hear that. Well done.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. It was a difficult day, but it felt so good for my soul after. Eating meat is a gift, we need to treat how to consume it differently

  • @rodelynestabillo6321

    @rodelynestabillo6321

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@fearlessandfar can you visit soon in calayan island sir I am really a fan of you ...I really want to meet you soon. Sir...

  • @adingkoy4788
    @adingkoy47886 жыл бұрын

    Its a circle of life, we need to take other life(poultry) for ours... In order to live.. Respect

  • @safetyleednkom8274
    @safetyleednkom82746 жыл бұрын

    You are a very sweet and kind guy!

  • @itisabout4313
    @itisabout43135 жыл бұрын

    Great job mik mik... Brave heart ❤ hats off

  • @iou1244
    @iou12445 жыл бұрын

    you've just earned one super impressed subscriber here. im sure that pig was smiling from ear to ear 😉 I myself was an accomplice of slaughtering a chicken. I was crying while holding its wings until its final squeal. Respected life in all its form ever since. you're indeed living up to your monicker. Fearless--of overcoming this feat which others would never dare to do, and Far-- from being an ordinary vlogger coz i find your vlogs with more in depth content. good job mikmik!!! 👊

  • @Lance.Valle1
    @Lance.Valle16 жыл бұрын

    Damn. Emotional roller coaster ride.

  • @fearlessandfar

    @fearlessandfar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. For me too. Good feels bad feelings.

  • @marimaralmirol9357

    @marimaralmirol9357

    6 жыл бұрын

    lancekaye hi

  • @yezothebear
    @yezothebear2 жыл бұрын

    Fearless & Far... You couldn’t have done this episode with more grace, respect and acceptance than how you did it! Your show is real and genuine, presented in such an elegant way I wish I was your age and had as much balls as you do to create such an amazing show. Thank you!

  • @celinezubiri4533
    @celinezubiri45335 жыл бұрын

    That's very brave of you.. Thank you for the experience...