Thank you for uploading this. I have a daughter in the Philippines, I am going to see her for her birthday in March. I also have my GF in Cebu. One of the nicest women I have ever met in my life, always positive, always smiling. I got caught in the Philippines during the pandemic; was expecting to be there for three months, ended up staying there for fourteen months. Also got caught in typhoon Odette. Part of my accommodation was destroyed, a steel beam hit my head and fractured my skull. Also, I was without phone, electricity and running water for three months. And I ran out of money. Survived on eating rice and chilli corned beef once a day, and also assisted citizens with the damage from the typhoon. At no stage did I see ANYBODY moping around and feeling sorry for themselves. I get pissed off in Australia when people complain about things like how much unemployment benefits they get paid. I would like to send them all the the Philippines for a month, see if they can survive (probably not). I learnt to appreciate even the most basic things in life. I thank the Filipino people, they actually helped me to appreciate life more, even the most basic things. Can't wait to go back.

@RheaRude

3 ай бұрын

Wow! That is a crazy story! Did you take video while there? You should put together a video of your experience if possible. I almost got stuck in Barcelona - I made it home right before the lockdowns. It would have been a horrible place to get stuck. I'd much rather get stuck in the Philipines but I'm sure that was rough! I'm going there for the first time this Wednesday.

@arianalashayslader

3 ай бұрын

Powerful story, thank you for sharing!!🙏♥️

@Straycat733

3 ай бұрын

Two employees from my base in Iwakuni Japan went to the Phillipines on a vacation and wound up dying there from food poisoning.

@RPhTom

2 ай бұрын

It's the ice cubes. I almost died from coca cola with ice in the amazon. i had diarrhea for 1 week. ​@@Straycat733

@02june80

Ай бұрын

Filipinas solo fue superada por Japón en términos de progreso socioeconómico en la región de Asia y el Pacífico después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta bien entrada la década de 1960.

For those who don't know.."pag pag" is a Tagalog word meaning to brush off/dust off something. As you can see, in this way this is very literal.

Andy, Tondo is always pictured as the ugliest and darkest side of the Philippines but the way you described Tondo in such a very positive point of view greatly changed my perspective of the place. Hardwork. Productivity. Innovation. Creativity. Those are strong words that brings hope. Thank you for this documentary.

@charmncute3649

3 ай бұрын

what the westerners always make mistake is taking a part of a country and saying that is the whole country.

@arianalashayslader

3 ай бұрын

❤

@nvcn86

Ай бұрын

"people barely surviving" but a positive twist

@gregmasters8558

Ай бұрын

​@@nvcn86well you are what you eat. I personally vote to send all poor Pinoy's with healthy organs to china.

@hyacinthmusic1595

6 күн бұрын

❤

That is one true genuine Pinoy warrior that fights daily for his living with one leg and still happy for everything he is experiencing. Amazing kababayan, mabuhay ka!

When a lot of people complain about their life, just watch these resilience, positivity and happy faces videos of Filipinos despite the life hardships they face every single day.

@Andy-ty6gv

4 ай бұрын

Yeah especially here in the US

@musicaddict1987

4 ай бұрын

I love filipina women ❤

@YourFilipinaPaige

4 ай бұрын

@@musicaddict1987 🫡😊🇵🇭🙌🏻 much appreciated, sir/ma'am

@izzatothman4532

4 ай бұрын

disgusting human

@jeremymeyer5552

4 ай бұрын

If you have a young healthy body brutal conditions aren't bad but even Filipinos tend to weaken and die quickly as their health goes.

ITS NOT ABOUT WHAT FILIPINO'S EAT OR DO. . . I THINK ITS THE INTERACTION, HOSPITALITY, RESPECT, & HONESTY OF THE RESPONSES YOU GOT ANDREW. . . IT IS TRULY MEMORABLE. .

@lovepeace3101

4 ай бұрын

Hospitality lang sa dayuhan pero kapwa nagsisiraan HAHAHAHA

@misanthropicphilanthropy

4 ай бұрын

Don't yell to make your point, Talk to me and I shall listen ❤

@edmundcasey7765

4 ай бұрын

@@misanthropicphilanthropy i love to yell, force you to listen. . .

@edmundcasey7765

4 ай бұрын

@@lovepeace3101 that is so true, jealousy is a common trait . . .

@user-rh2yj1mh4s

3 ай бұрын

Uhhhhh….. that’s very nice of you to look on the bright side but it’s disgusting…. There’s no excuse for that. I’m happy to see they are surviving but that’s it, they are only surviving. Their government has failed them, and in general the rest of humanity has failed them. No one should be having to eat out of the trash. There’s absolutely NO WAY “it’s safe!” because they “wash it!” lol, they are washing the dirty trash chicken from a dumpster with dirty trash water from god knows what puddle….. nope, nope, nope…. Can’t sign off on this and I’m from Mexico City, I know poverty, REAL POVERTY, no electricity poverty, same to this. The kind where most people have nothing but the clothes on their back and a tiny hut for a family of 12…. And still they won’t eat trash….

I’m a Phil-Am living in the US at least for 45 years. I was one of the thousands who graduated with BSN and left for my American dream in the 70s. One thing I need to drop as a nuance is that not all parts of the Philippines have the same social and cultural ethos. We’re separated by islands and these islands are lumped into six regions by the federal government . And each region is as different in language and culture from the next. Even the food you’re eating is Greek to us depending on where a native is born and raised. I was born I a rural town of Iloilo province in Panay Island in the Bisayan region in the middle of the country. Ive never eaten the food you’re showcasing and have tried. We have totally different dishes growing up. I’ve never lived anywhere in Manila area except for visits. We have over 200 vernaculars so educating us with Tagalog as our national language came handy and during my elementary years adding English in our curriculum as the third language gave people like me the advantage when I came to the US. My own progenitors on both sides are 75% Spanish and the rest are Malayan and Chinese. We were raised with elders speaking a mixture of Spanish and our Bisayan vernacular. So it’s appropriate to say that Filipinos come in all shades of culture language and world views. We however share our love of country, patriotic ideals, and a nationalistic spirit when we are confronted with global competitions and aspirations. Thank you for making this video. Still you need to visit other regions to show full context.

@cinnabar546

3 ай бұрын

This is correct. It's a diverse country full of different cultures and languages but it's overly centralised and hardly federalised

@user-hx7pd3ys8f

Ай бұрын

Ur misson susses full 😂

@02june80

Ай бұрын

Filipinas solo fue superada por Japón en términos de progreso socioeconómico en la región de Asia y el Pacífico después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta bien entrada la década de 1960.

@02june80

Ай бұрын

@@cinnabar546: La eliminación del [idioma] español de la sociedad filipina dejó un [impacto] duradero en la construcción de la nación en [Filipinas] donde muchos filipinos de hoy ni siquiera pueden identificarse como tales, sino sus propios domicilios provinciales como resultado de una falta de una lengua franca interétnica neutral y aceptada en el país.

@davidfisher5140

Ай бұрын

Great point! Most western folk miss the simple fact that before Spanish colonizers, there was not a nation there, but DOZENS of nations speaking 90 different languages, having dozens of local religions & scattered on thousands of islands each with different clothing, manners, customs, foods, etc. It was Spain that first tried to unite Filipinos as one nation, then the Americans when USA bought the islands to do a social experiment (create an exported US-style, self-governing republic in Asia). That Filipinos do not have MORE internal killer conflicts is a huge testament to the Filipino peoples.

Hey Andy, This series was incredibly eye opening. It was also very humbling. I've been on the skids before myself but nothing like this. I do know what it's like to have no food and horrible living conditions. But I was living like a king compared to some of these people. They will see Heaven, they are the poor and oppressed that Jesus spoke of in the Beatitudes. In the USA my income level is considered poverty. I'm sure that inspiring kid who is missing his foot and eats out of garbage cans would like to be as broke as me. I hope everyone else has learned the lesson I have. Never look down on someone unless you are going to pick them up. ✝️📖🙏🛐

@joeeysmack

4 ай бұрын

I agree that even on my worst day I live like a king. The fact you said poor people go to heaven automatically made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣. Crazy how some people think 😅

@edward2448

4 ай бұрын

@@joeeysmack I'm sorry you don't understand Jesus and His words. Glad you had a good laugh 🖕

@joeeysmack

4 ай бұрын

Jesus would definitely give me the birdie for not understanding 😂😂 🎉

@joeeysmack

4 ай бұрын

​@@edward2448 ✌️ I think this was the one you meant to put . Peace and love brother

@darith770

4 ай бұрын

Heaven, indeed. God said, "I have given you every plant with seeds on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29 GO PLANT-BASED, EVERYONE!

Simply incredible. My fiance is Filipina (Bulacan/Batangas) and I just returned from the PH a week ago. I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude watching your film. Thank you for uncovering the Philippines on a deeper level through the stories of the Filipinos. I will definitely reference your videos when the questions come up about the Philippines especially when they are wrapped in stereotype. Cheers from California.

@daemonsw77

3 ай бұрын

Whyd ya leave, stay here work for one of the major telecoms, youll make a good livable wage and work from home while enjoying the province life.

Life is hard. But Filipinos never give up.

@Areola-Grande

4 ай бұрын

More like never give up drinking Red horse.

@mecharreziahapao2012

4 ай бұрын

They shouldn't give up if they keep breeding.

@hobo1704

4 ай бұрын

​@@mecharreziahapao2012exactly

@that-hansel4889

4 ай бұрын

It's propaganda. A lot of filpinos in Manila DO NOT, live like this. Mall of Asia??

@Eric-lx8hp

4 ай бұрын

Ladyboys are behind you

Thanks for putting the Philippines in a positive light. I can't believe the amount of people who exploit, ( sometimes their own people on these videos ). You are doing a service foe every culture. I've noticed you bring alot of hidden subjects to a positive point of view. Keep up the good work. From a native Los Angelino, California, who's wife is in the Philippines....THANKS.

I have witnessed a lot of poverty in the Philippines and it's heartbreaking to see. I admire the resilience of the people over there, they don't complain and just get on with life. They are very family orientated and the most friendliest people I have ever met. I always look forward to going back over there and they make me feel so welcome.

@EduardPlaza

4 ай бұрын

true

@ijayvelarde3073

4 ай бұрын

no no.. not that much.. your Over react... yess theres a worse poverty but most is in manila adn including tondo is at average lifestyle.. not that kind of think or saw to us flipino..

@michaelmcknight2305

4 ай бұрын

@@ijayvelarde3073 I definitely witnessed more poverty in Manila but also seen it in Cebu

@adrianbenedictmendoza6818

3 ай бұрын

Were brought up to conform and just accept what the AUTHORITY says. This always reminds me of why Christ did flip the tables in Galilee

@michaelmcknight2305

3 ай бұрын

@@adrianbenedictmendoza6818 I’m not religious

Thanks Andrew for loving our country, for featuring the reality, the food with the locals loved(average/poor), the culture. ✌✌✌

Hands down Andrew,again this report has been fantastic! You might be my favorite journalist atm on KZread. The way you report,explain and show respect is amazing! Thank you again and keep them lining up sir. 🙏

Be cautious wherever you go in the Philippines 🇵🇭 for your safety and your cameraman.

Extraordinary content, Andrew. Thank you for your love and respect for my country and countrymen. More power to you!

I lived in Manila as a foreigner for eleven years. Had a condo there. It’s definitely a love/hate relationship. The people were generally nice. Friendly. Cheap to live there too. On the whole. I lived in Makati which was a bit more expensive. The downside of living there was the pollution. The horrendous traffic. The constant corruption (which is mostly from their government officials!), the weather (mostly hot/warm and humid), and having to see all these poor street cats everywhere. I love animals so this was tough to always see. The government doesn’t do anything to try and stop or curtail this. So you end up seeing so many cats. Everywhere. I tried to help as many as I could. The women can be so beautiful. With their mix of Asian and Spanish. It’s a single guys dream come true on earth. In that respect. They especially love American men. Then Australian and British. They would tell me.

These people are so resilient and are happy and grateful with what they have ❤. Western countries are less happy because we always want more material things to make us happy.😂. Poor countries are all about family 🙏👌💕.

Reporter seems like a genuinely nice n respectful guy tbh

I'm a Filipino but never had a tumbong soup. I'll try it next time I go back there. 😋

5:00 one legged hooper, yeah!!! basketball is love

@user-cj9yo3qe2l

4 ай бұрын

100 PERCENT FRIEND

@bigradwolf5001

4 ай бұрын

Daym, I wish he could tandem with Hansel Emmanuel.

I came here for all your thumbnails, but stayed for the content.

amazing look into philipino life tradesman at a incredible level hopefully war does not come to thier door locals happy smiles and grateful for what you have blessings to philipines

Slavish admiration and loyalty to the US since 45, and once again since Bongbong was "elected", and what has it gotten them?

Thank you, Andrew and your team, for all your hard work on the videos that you bring to the world. It's a eye opening to remind some of us of what we have that we take for granted. Your channel is more than just about food but in a way to give justice to this world. I wish and pray for you and your team for a success and safe journey.

Thanks for this video. As Filipino, we are spiritually tough. That's why we survived to any difficult situations in life. We have a lot of survival skills. Life is too hard, we always find ways to survived and be happy with God's faith 🙏

I used to complain about my life in Australia all the time until i visited my relatives from my mums side in Tabogon Cebu, Philippines. They really are resilient and find happiness and community in their collective hardships.

Beautiful documentary. Simple but captivating.

Been there to many times to count. Married to a Filipina woman for almost 18 years now. 4 children and I have learned to cook Filipino foods, which I do several times a week and love it.

That kind of positivity level was make me amazed, geez, we need more like you brother. Positive is the right mental attitude, this is what we need today. A big thanks to you.

I lived in Philippines for 8 years and have been going there twice a year since 1990. Love the Philippines its the best country in the World.

@andrewwilson5722

4 ай бұрын

No way near the best country to live in

@diorocks5858

4 ай бұрын

@@andrewwilson5722 Well Miami or Bahrain or Dubai, not much else :Seef in Bahrain is home number 3 . Oh Muscat Oman is cool to. I have only been to 180 countries so I don't think my opinion is wide. Singapore to humid and Japan to expensive. Love them to though. Stuck in West End the strand until February, shocking first time back in 8 years and the shops are boarded up due to business rates. Abu Dhabi is amazing try driving down to Al Ain from there its beautiful. Dont get dead in Cartagena. its bloody dangerous apart from what people claim

I am an ex-pat Brit living in the Philippines. The truth is that if you dont work you dont eat that is why Pinoys are tough, hardworking folk. If you complain about the noise etc. They will tell you IF YOU DONT LIKE IT HERE go back to your own country...The Philippines put their own people first.

Andy, your recent journeying is exciting bro 💖💚💙 It's really not that weird or hard to consider "pug pug" safe, especially given the ways in which it is re-worked. This is going to sound like a weird reference, but, especially after I had significant rendezvous with "sacred earth fungi" when I was away studying in Oregon, I was sort of re-awakened to what I think is universal, root, human "genius" or just natural understanding. Culturally, modern humans tend to get very conditioned to be in awe of the modern cultural "artifacts" being generated around them, and accept some sense of mystery as to how those things are produced, assuming that "experts" and "professionals" and even institutions populated by them, are producing things we couldn't do ourselves. Somehow my experiences with the mushroom melted that away, making more basic dynamics of nature clear, as well as the understanding of how we ourselves can engage with nature and produce things, where the real thresholds or barriers are, if any. This definitely relates to microbiology as well, relieving inherent fear of bacteria or fungi. Printed expiration dates don't matter anymore. Just look and smell. We can pretty much assume all microbes are obliterated via high heat, natural chemicals like acetic acid as you mentioned, oils, etc... The only question then, is if fermentation occurred before killing off the microbes, and if through that fermentation any unsavory or even dangerous chemicals were generated, but as far as transferrence of living microbes, and risk of infection.... unlikely. Then of course the whole subject of immune system making mere exposure not necessarily a problem. Filipino people, are definitely mushroom people. I think we all are, but Filipinos have had perhaps more active symbiosis with the mushrooms through history, and to this day. Drop all cultural facades... Filipinos are genius/adaptive souls. Mexicans are similarly so, and also have extensive, exceptional history with the mushrooms. I am not advising people to go eat psilocybin mushrooms 🤣but I think they are significant and actually factor into all of this more than people typically recognize or talk about. EDIT: I guess another simple way to put it is this: "looking past the presented context that something came from a dumpster, and looking through to whether or not that material is ACTUALLY compromised or actually still okay and valuable, is sort of what this is about." Not needing something to come in a box or from a fancy/clean company/institution, in order to recognize what it is and what can be done with it.

@eduardochavacano

4 ай бұрын

😢 mushrooms 😢

I really love this series. Very eye opening but amazing adaptability of the people.

Tondo was an old hindu kingdom during the pre-colonial philippines.

One of the worst governments in the world. I feel for the Filipino people.

@Gawangtribo

13 күн бұрын

Yes

That's fascinating, never knew that the Philippines had a sword making culture

@cerealboxtoys

4 ай бұрын

We call them Panday. We also use the same techniques as japanese sword using 2 types of metals grades which we call “pesubu” some filipino kapampangan scholars say that this technique originated in Pampanga Phillipines and was not copied from the Japanese people.

@shashatheonly

2 ай бұрын

I would love a sword like that. Do you know where i can get a sword like that made in the philippines?

Finally a good documentary on the philippines. There was no finger pointing of scorn. No cry baby tears. No complaining about the government. No pompous attitude that we need westerner help ect. mahusay na trabaho. salamat

Very interesting! My wife is a Philipina! From Cainta,Rizal,we have never been here but these people no matter what they have or don't have they r happy people! 😊 I love going to the Philippines her,I'm amazed, very,very interesting country!

The swords makers are so cool! I'm so glad they are keeping the heritage alive.

You are so different and non-racist compared to most aussies I've met and because of that, I've subscribed! Thank you for your unbiased journalism showcasing Asia, its people and its beauty.

And this is why Filipinos thrive wherever they immigrate to (Not so sure about how the next generation does since they would've been born in the new countries or grew up there). However, most Filipinos who immigrate do well for themselves.

Great respect for this man.

- 12:20 wow that dish looks phenomenal 😍. I appreciate the fact that she && her folks take great care into cleaning && prepping all of the food as well. ❤ Much love && respect.

@lk4871

4 ай бұрын

Scraps from fast food? Are you serious?

@Chadmi333

4 ай бұрын

​@@lk4871idiot that's not scrap from fast food. it's internal organs of pig Nub

@GaryCDarby

4 ай бұрын

It looks disgusting and nobody would eat it unless they are forced too

@watchmehope6560

4 ай бұрын

You ain't eating that. Stop it lmao.

Hey andrew thank you. Im from the Philippines also. i hope this video will reach out to our leaders. may you continue this kind of passion to open the eyes of all the leaders in the world.

wow as a foreigner who lived in the philippines for 20 years, you nailed it in one video, i learned so many things that even i didnt know lol. Amazing video.

I admire your drive & professionalism on journalism. that's all I've got to say.

Thank you very much it’s great to see the best part of our country, Filipino are very hard working people, very friend and hospitable ❤❤❤❤❤

@catsandjewels

3 ай бұрын

Very friendly I meant x

New goal in life: reserve a bolo from these gentlemen and pick it up in person. Those blades are exquisite.

I love the Philippines 🇵🇭 because of my wife of 5years, showed about her daily life and life in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and god GOD, FAMILY, RESILIENCE, GRACIOUSNESS AND BEING FRIENDLY DESPITE WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH, GOD AND JESUS AND FAMILY IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 NO STRESS LIKE IN THE STATES, I LOVE MY COUNTRY SERIOUSLY, BUT MYSELF GOING TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE OTHER THAN WHAT IM GOING THROUGH IN THE STATES, I CANNOT WAIT TO GET TO CEBU BLESSINGS ALWAYS ❤️

He certainly knows the formula in creating a successful vlog in the Philippines

@hobo1704

4 ай бұрын

Anyone can do it and succeed. It's called Pinay baiting..

Wow! You inspired me! You didn’t hesitate to try what they eat. You’re amazing!!!

Super high quality production. Very interesting to see the Philippines people adapt to different conditions. I like seeing Filipinos be successful.

Lived with a kali instructor in Cavite (Manila) for 6 weeks, learning the stock and knife art. Spent the time travelling around Manila and Batangas, and absolutely love that place and people.

IVe watched a lot of travel youtube videos docuemnting the harsh life in areas, and i would say this is one of the rare ones that I feel like the people are actually wanting to hang out versus getting paid to be on camera talking about their life

Realistic and Respectful!

We are a great people. We work hard. We love harder.

This video is really well made; clearly some serious effort went into this production. Also really enjoyed the content and had a chance to learn more about the real Philippines through this video.

In the Philippines we consume every part of the animal being slaughtered, nothing is wasted, even the blood of the animal is cooked. You have to try dinu gu an. Dinuguan. Its everything internally of the pig cooked in pig blood made into a stew using ginger, garlic, onions, basil, lemon grass, soya sauce, vinegar, salt etc. All the organs are chopped fine into the mix. Its a blood pudding/stew. Its one of my favorite dishes.

@eduardochavacano

4 ай бұрын

that is not true. You only made that assumption out of thin air. You call those isaw, Chicken Waste Products, because they are Waste Products from factories. They were sold in the slums or ghettos of the big city and now people in provinces were taught to eat them. Because chicken meat is only for the rich. The poor must learn that their culture is eating stuff traditionally just disposed.

@Jazzylady216

4 ай бұрын

I ate dinuguan. It's not my favourite dish to be honest. But we have something similar in Germany, blood sausage. So it's not big step 😊

Where can I get my sword? What is the name of that place and lication? I want the authentic sword here in the Philippines 🇵🇭!! Thanks, gracias, grazie, danke, merci, Salamat po ( tagalog filipino for Yes)

You’re the goat of Phil blogger,, you had covered lots even eaten garbage 🗑 foods, I pilipino never tried eating those … the swords 🗡 making are amazing… I had collected 2dozen of those, but I didn’t know we’re making it here in my country ❤ thank You sir, you did great job😂

I think you are a wonderful human being, the world needs more people like you.

The way those crabs 🦀 are cooked is amazing! I wish to try.

This is beautiful, empathetic, and empowering. Thank you Andrew for your care in sharing these important stories of my Filipino people-stories of resilience, creativity, innovation, dignity, and heart.

Would really love to see you visit an indigenous tribe in ph, preferably somewhere unbelievably beautiful… and without disclosing the location.

Glorifying and romanticizing Filipino resilience. Poverty porn 101.

@pikachus5m166

3 ай бұрын

It's a condescending habit of arrogant First Worlders.

i love philipines i live here 14 years im from belgium europe

Andy, you might be a former seminarian or community organiser. You were able to immerse to our Filipino culture

Im British white i go to the Philippines every year for a month, i have yet to see anything you have shown. I stay at roxas City, and they are a caring nation, I have seen poor people, I have a garden party, and invite everyone for food. I have never seen anyone make or ete Pad Pad before.

Amazing documentary about the Philippines. Thank you

Wow, ive travelled extensively across Indonesia 5 times, its amazing how people adapt. Yes i know this is the Philippines, just saying ok 😂

The quality of this video is so much better than discovery channel. Great documentary!

Omg ...first time in my whole life makakita sa pinas may ganito pala...😢im poor but not like this... So you can't blame them in the name of survival ...sana darating ang araw na maging maunlad ang bansa natin para hindi na makaRamas ang ibang pinoy nang ganitong buhay😢😢

Being Vegan in the Ph is pretty difficult, I respect they don't waste anything - but seeing this makes me glad I remain so after three trips and nine years. When in Manila -I'll stick to Vikings and local Vegan restos.

@March_303

3 ай бұрын

Go and visit Ilocos region . Many vegetable dishes there. You can ask for only plant based food. Search for Küche Ilocos in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Ilocana here. Love from Northern Europe❤

I like this guy, he is humble and humane... very open

Love you Andrew more Power to you and to you channel❤😊

Bro, we are mid powerty line and the middle class yet this is quite extreme eating pagpag. Kudos to you for trying it, i might not for the rest of my life and my family. Eat our exotics like sisig and baluts but dont eat pagpag again. Take care.

@eduardochavacano

4 ай бұрын

sisig the fake version is just on the same level with pagpag. At least pagpag is culture, Sisig is not.

@Limansk

4 ай бұрын

​@@eduardochavacanoAh yes. Pagpag culture, very traditional

You have a heart of gold dude, you always see the best in everyone😃

its amazing to see in Mississippi a rice farmer used mud crabs with their crops, now Indonesia does the same, awesome.

how good is this! thanks for sharing!

I have been around the world, but the most delicious food I have taste is only in the Philippines especially the seafood, this is a great documentary you've made, thumb's up to your channel..

The precious cat carefully analyzing at 8:35 . Omg my heart he’s probably starving 😢

Gosh. Salute for editing this video. Transitions, bg music and of course the Content! Salute sir!

Visiting this year. It has been on my bucketlist for too long. Can't wait to explore this fascinating culture.

nice , theres so many beautyful places in your country,, thnks to your sharing, i will do my best to creat a good and Quality of my content, i will share the extra ordinary places in our country..

Watching this right now! What a quality content! ❤ Tondo is just an hour away from me (traffic inluded) Now I want to try that tumbong soup.

I spent a week in the Philippines when my ship pulled in for a port call. Amazing place. I saw poverty but the people were smiling. It was a great time and I happily overpaid for trinkets and cool stuff. I still have some blow darts and a carved ship I bought for cheap by American standards. Super friendly people. I really wanted to stay. Really wanted to go back. Great people. If I didn’t marry a nice Japanese girl I would have retired in the Philippines

Andy, you are the successor to Tony Bourdain. You get to know the people, their culture, and you share their experiences and struggles, just like Bourdain did. Also, I have realized that I have NOTHING to complain about.

Hard work, brings pride. Maybe that's why, they are smiling! 😁

Thank you for featuring our beloved country =)

Growing up my family owned about 3 Itak (type of Filipino sword) - we use it mainly as how you would use a cleaver for, plus other things like cutting wood, etc. What I can tell you is that those Bolos are so well-made. U can tell by the quality of the buffalo horns after polishing.. our's were just made from wood and are the more common types nowadays. What he gave you sir is a treasure. :)

thankyou andrew. we are amazed how you explain, respect our culture. other foreign vloggers are disgusted when they encounter strange foods of pinoys, a chase for clicks and subs. but you. you are different thankyou so much. subscribed you are my fave now

Filipinos are resilient. We get hit by natural calamities multiple times a year. Earthquakes, typhoons and volcanic eruptions.

Bless this man! Thanks for showing the two sides of the Philippines and having an objective opinion on it, hope youtube algo would be kind to you and subs flood it.

@darith770

4 ай бұрын

Bless, indeed. God said, "I have given you every plant with seeds on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29 GO PLANT-BASED, EVERYONE!

This is the result of decades of corruption and neglect of the government to address social issues such as birth control (overpopulation), social welfare (poverty), access to education, misuse of public funds (corruption), access to healthcare, mediocre infrastructure, etc...This country has become a huge mess that will take generations to fix and need leaders who have the proper dedication and political will to actually fix it. I am never proud that Filipinos are being called "resilient". Resilience is being used to romanticize tolerance of Filipinos to suffering.

@s.v.gadder1443

Ай бұрын

Have you been there?

@sfv6

Ай бұрын

It hurts, but you are 💯 percent right.

Great quality content Andrew. Those swords are HECTICCC 😮

I would like to go to Tondo for a tour, but the wife says it's too dangerous. She's always taking me to the province, but I think next time I will visit that place. We have a couple small lots in Cavite and on the way, I notice people living in what appears to be houseboats or floating bamboo homes. It's very interesting, but the family doesn't want to talk about it.

Massive respect to you on how you navigated another culture's food. I surely couldn't stomach any of that.

U gotta have a tough stomach to watch the whole video it’s just a crazy eye opener to the rest of the world outside of my day to day life in the US

I got a vasectomy and a 18 year old pinay wife. She is AMAZING! Im 46 and she treats me like a king. All my friends are jelly hehe.