What Made Me STAY in the Philippines | Trip to Bacolod pt. 1

Hey guys, it's Jessica here! This vlog holds a very special part of my heart as it is about my trip to Bacolod, the city of smiles in the Philippines, in 10 YEARS. 🙌😱 If you guys have watched my 'Growing Up in the Philippines as a Korean' video, you know that I've been living the Philippines for almost 10 years and the first place I've settled in with my family was Bacolod. It is where the most precious parts of my childhood memories linger. ✨❤️
I hope you guys enjoy this video and please stay tuned for the second part of it. 🇵🇭🌴
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*FAQ
Age?
- I was born in the year of 2001, 10th, of February.
Height?
- I’m 170cm tall.
Editing Program?
- I use Adobe Premiere Pro.
Camera?
- I use Canon EOS M50 (Canon 22mm, 15-45mm lens & Sigma 16mm), SONY FDR-X3000 & iPhone XR.
Filipino/Korean?
- I’m 100% Korean, but I’ve lived in the Philippines for about 9 years. Please refer to • Growing Up in the Phil... for more info.
KPOP?
- To make the long story short, I used to be in the KPOP industry for about 4 years. For more info, please refer to • How I Became a KPOP Id...

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  • @benjesilas
    @benjesilas2 жыл бұрын

    This is why jessica is not a pinoy fisher. She is basically Filipino. She knows our country the same way we know it, maybe even more

  • @jetheuu1532

    @jetheuu1532

    2 жыл бұрын

    this is what i have told to my friends calling jessica a pinoy fisher, she is very kind she is truly a filipino by heart. i hope someday im going to meet her 💕

  • @Swi2thMummbles

    @Swi2thMummbles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. She basically lived her life in the Philippines.

  • @melai7459

    @melai7459

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @dab1d

    @dab1d

    2 жыл бұрын

    ngl i thought she was, not until this vid

  • @KENCHARLES.N

    @KENCHARLES.N

    2 жыл бұрын

    tbh calling her korean is just a formality but yeah basically she is filipino

  • @ninay5440
    @ninay54402 жыл бұрын

    You're so humble Jessica. Sabi nga nila "Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan." Love your vid as always. Stay safe!

  • @okeylangs3908

    @okeylangs3908

    2 жыл бұрын

    pin this comment miss jessica this is powerful motto

  • @NaldzHobbySide

    @NaldzHobbySide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pin this 📌 📍

  • @engcotv1237

    @engcotv1237

    2 жыл бұрын

    And that's what our national hero Jose Rizal said

  • @ant-man9018

    @ant-man9018

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, maliligaw pabalik."

  • @dicktiny9428

    @dicktiny9428

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ant-man9018 baliktarin ang damit, PRA makabalik ulit hehe

  • @rexlark
    @rexlark2 жыл бұрын

    Once she was at "home" her demeanor changed from an analytical young lady to a chirpy, happy child again where she found love and acceptance. I'm happy for her and her family, both Filipino and Korean.

  • @rmespiritu9632
    @rmespiritu96322 жыл бұрын

    I got teary-eyed watching this vlog. I love how Jessica remembered all her childhood memories with a happy and smiling face. Reuniting with the family in her hometown and welcoming her with a warm hug.

  • @potpotdelionio3896
    @potpotdelionio38962 жыл бұрын

    And the FILIPINO saying goes like 'ANG HINDI LUMINGON SA PINANG GALINGAN AY HINDI MAKAKARATING SA PAROROONAN'salute you jess for being so kind and thoughtful 😍😍😘

  • @ReyvolutionaryThinker
    @ReyvolutionaryThinker2 жыл бұрын

    Aside from hospitality her bacolod's family protect her, as her lola trying to pull down the shirt from her back while both hugging each other. You will really know how genuine and purely they care

  • @psalmd7479

    @psalmd7479

    2 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @obrianhorlanda6089
    @obrianhorlanda6089 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy for you finally !!! you meet them again your family for so many long years. Honestly, I love it everytime you show your overwhelming for eveything and it's real. You know, you have a beautiful heart in and out because you did not forget them. Anyway, We're here to support your channel and soon you will get Gold platinum from KZread and I'm one of those people will be happy for you. ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 Your AWSOME for me !!!

  • @ZhierOrreih
    @ZhierOrreih Жыл бұрын

    I never imagine for all the places here in the Philippines sa bacolod pa sia nag landing hehe and she still remembers her Ilonggo words also she's very down to earth and for "ay DIPUGA!" means " oh shi* " haha! maayu lang maayu nga pamilya gin dakoan mo kudos for her. no wonder most of Koreans like the Philippine culture coz my wife is a teacher and teaches English with Koreans here in ILOILO and they love her, even her Japanese students liked her.

  • @geezmnl5751
    @geezmnl57512 жыл бұрын

    Maybe our country is not rich like other countries but the people here who you spend your time with is already a treasure that no money or power can't buy. This are the Filipino traits that I'm very proud of. So happy for you Jessica returning to the people who gave you what Philippines is all about. Awesome content. Keep it up looking forward for more content. Take care. 😉

  • @strawberryjam1173

    @strawberryjam1173

    2 жыл бұрын

    very well said👏🏻❤️✨

  • @HumanSagaVault

    @HumanSagaVault

    2 жыл бұрын

    no money or power *can buy. *These are the Filipino traits

  • @rizaballesteros8115

    @rizaballesteros8115

    2 жыл бұрын

    💯 true😊we love jessica❤️

  • @mariahysabelleparpan8798

    @mariahysabelleparpan8798

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES💯👏💕

  • @jonassantos4037

    @jonassantos4037

    2 жыл бұрын

    well, filipinos are greedy too. that's as to why many of us are scammers and corrupt. just like our government. so it is not something that we should be proud of. nakakahiya sobra 🤣🤣🤣

  • @nonzstuart1817
    @nonzstuart18172 жыл бұрын

    one proud teacher here😁😁😁!!! this video says it all... 🥰 I am so thankful and blessed to have met you and your beautiful family... so many great memories and they are all worth remembering!!!! ❤

  • @iamricca3899

    @iamricca3899

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're Jessica's teacher? Wow!! Thank u for making Jessica's childhood memories awesome😍

  • @haterbasher8510

    @haterbasher8510

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saan po kau now ma'am bkit Wala po kau don pag visit ni Jessica Ang ganda Sana Makita magkita po ulit Kau 😘🥰

  • @thumpingblazon7870

    @thumpingblazon7870

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@haterbasher8510 if u were watching the vid, it says that ms nonz is now in the US

  • @GuardianTiger

    @GuardianTiger

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@haterbasher8510 Nasa U.S. daw siya sabi dun sa video na "Fa-face time siya"

  • @elie1612

    @elie1612

    Жыл бұрын

    bakit wala ka sa video nonz? respect to all the teachers out there.

  • @rbg7408
    @rbg7408 Жыл бұрын

    It's so nice of you Jess to go back to the people who made you feel welcomed and loved as a kid. Indeed, warmth and compassion has no language or barrier. It's something that can be given by anyone and have impact on others' lives forever. You have a very good heart and it's good to see how you want others to know how beautiful and unique the Filipino culture is, and they may not appreciate it as much as you do but your effort and dedication to do so is much appreciated. Greetings from Mindanao! 🤗❤️

  • @mariellejoieisleta4495
    @mariellejoieisleta44952 жыл бұрын

    This vlog episode of yours got me tearin' up. Exactly how it felt like when I first came home to the place where I grew up. :) The warmth of the first people I ever socialized with. Keep it up! Hugs! (Ohhhh and yes, finally, I could relate to your coming home after years of being unable to go back - cos pandemic... yaaaaayyy!) let's enjoy our home country! cheers!

  • @georgiebennett3336
    @georgiebennett33362 жыл бұрын

    Bacolod is your hometown, and ever since I followed you I've been wanting to see you show us what Bacolod looks like from your memories and now it's here! I couldn't be any happier for you to revisit your Filipino hometown. 😊😊😊 I can definitely see your excitement and the memories are flowing! It makes me nostalgic too about my province because the pandemic has made us stuck in Manila haha. Life in the province looks happier and simpler than here. I wish I can visit again our home province.

  • @LoneWolf-oi4yx

    @LoneWolf-oi4yx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree...simpler...happier...i'm also stucked here in Manila.

  • @Chrisly1989

    @Chrisly1989

    2 жыл бұрын

    A bunch of nicest mountain RESORTS in BACOLOD

  • @doyochii127
    @doyochii1272 жыл бұрын

    I felt terry eyed when Jessica point out the banner that they prepared for her. It's indeed a WELCOME HOME. It's beautiful and heartwarming. You can feel the love throughout the video. It's good so see that she went home to the place where everything started. ♥️

  • @chattcedric6321

    @chattcedric6321

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doyochii, it should be "TEARY EYED". Pwede ring typo error, LMAO!!!

  • @goodwillhumping7331

    @goodwillhumping7331

    2 жыл бұрын

    My friend's name is terry

  • @chattcedric6321

    @chattcedric6321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@goodwillhumping7331 What's your friend's name got to do with TERRY EYED?

  • @johnvincentsolamo2428

    @johnvincentsolamo2428

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chattcedric6321 HOYYY NATAWA AKO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA SORRY PO!!

  • @badfreed1512

    @badfreed1512

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@goodwillhumping7331 si terry crews po?

  • @gerardbustillo9505
    @gerardbustillo9505 Жыл бұрын

    Ang galing nman ng story na to, nakakatuwa lang, kase sa panahon ngayon ng pandemya, sa isang saglit parang gumaang ang pakiramdam ko at napasaya ninyo ako sa video na ito, malaking bagay yun kase sa panahon ngayon na parang walang tigil ang stress, salamat po sa pagbabahagi ng inyong masayang kabataan, mabuhay po kayo at pagpalain po kayo ng panginoon, kayo po at ang inyong pamilya at ang inyong mga crew. 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @jtetsuya
    @jtetsuya2 жыл бұрын

    I teared up watching your reunion in that old house 😭 your Filipino fam was so welcoming and you can tell there's so much love in the relationship y'all have! Thanks so much for sharing Jessica. 🥰

  • @jbertlaletra3054
    @jbertlaletra30542 жыл бұрын

    There's a saying na "Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan hindi makakarating sa paroroonan". That's why you jessica is bless because you never forget those people that part of your life. Keep it up. God bless you more

  • @allyssasabrina326
    @allyssasabrina3262 жыл бұрын

    as a Bacolodnon, i was really touched and so happy to see this video. there's really no place like home❤️ childhood really hits different talaga especially when you're in the right place and right people. i was smiling the whole time cuz you still remember and appreciate the people, place, and foods here in Bacolod. bobs, calea, and felicias was the superior cake, pastry, and coffee shops here in Bacolod. some of the places here changed but the people didn't. and also your little hiligaynon words and intonations was so cute😩 (especially some of the curse words😭). wait you didn't notice the fountain in robinsons were gone na?😦 it's so sayang that i wasn't able to meet you here in Bacolod but i know you will come back here again! gina pabugal ko nga Bacolodnon ko! and lastly, basta ilongga gwapa!❤️✨

  • @LoneWolf-oi4yx

    @LoneWolf-oi4yx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amo gid... 😍😍😍

  • @aethproxima421

    @aethproxima421

    2 жыл бұрын

    Payr ah! 😂

  • @alright1443

    @alright1443

    2 жыл бұрын

    basta ilongga gwapa gid ya matik na!

  • @agatha9073

    @agatha9073

    2 жыл бұрын

    proud bacolodnon

  • @margiechannel6l

    @margiechannel6l

    2 жыл бұрын

    helo sa lahat passuporta nman po channel namin

  • @DonYutuc
    @DonYutuc Жыл бұрын

    I love Jessica's videos. Her enthusiasm for everything Filipino is contagious! Salamat po. - From a Pinoy-American from Texas

  • @johncairuspriol

    @johncairuspriol

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @LexusAdventures28

    @LexusAdventures28

    10 ай бұрын

    200 in total😂😂😂😂

  • @apriljoyamogod8743
    @apriljoyamogod87432 жыл бұрын

    They're really beautiful people 😊 ... nang Helen and family are really nice 😊 ... I've met nang Helen at church and was the one who followed up one to one on me and was with me when I was baptised as christian 😊, while Herman is my brother's friend...other siblings and cousin I've met in church as well,they're really nice people... happy you had great time being here in Bacolod and being with beautiful family, salamat gid

  • @nolanzausa8628
    @nolanzausa86282 жыл бұрын

    Teary eyes. 🥺 Sobrang nakaka-proud na maging Filipino-the hospitality. Thank you Jessica, for loving Philippines. ❤️

  • @fanmokolodi4306
    @fanmokolodi43062 жыл бұрын

    Nakakaiyak naman itong vlog mo jess dahil binalikan mo ang first filipino family mo sa bacolod. .may pa welcome home Jessica banner pa. . Tapos noong niyakap mo sila. .ahh nakakabitin naman . , . Part2 please. Hehhe love you Jessica❤❤❤

  • @alphadeltajuliet7464
    @alphadeltajuliet74642 жыл бұрын

    Your so Hommy in Bacolod. Just saying that you're more than a Pilipino than a Korean from Busan. Been there too in Inchon and Busan I love the countryside bus ride in Korea. Anyway, your specialty is. Kindest in your heart as growing up and learn the very kindness of Filipino culture, you have it, warm, gentle, the most important is you don't forget where you have grown up and learned the culture. We have a saying that " Ang hindi marunong tumigning sa sa sariling wika ay mas mabaho pa sa sariwang isda." As a child, I remember that too well. I have been around the world and home is still the Philippines for me. I miss the place so much and thank you for the many memories you shared. Ur so blesses Jessica with friends and relatives is all that matters in life. Being so happy bless you more.

  • @davedawson5577
    @davedawson55772 жыл бұрын

    .... am not an ilonggo but i'm lucky enough to have an ilongga wife from Bacolod City .... how i feel blessed to have a wife, son & daughter who are so "malambing" like most of the people from the City of Smiles 😊 .... keep on vlogging interesting contents, we Filipinos in diaspora are behind your quest in entertaining us by watching your awesome videos on KZread .... GOD bless !!!! ....

  • @aejoymamotosfermin2497
    @aejoymamotosfermin24972 жыл бұрын

    mga best childhood memories ni jess .napaka nostalgia. Ung mga *old photos but gold memories.* At ung saya na nag kita kita ulit kayo ng family mo sa bacolod ay napaka priceless. Sana mavisit mo ulit sila Jessica, kasi kitang kita mahal na mahal ka nila.. very kind family.💙💓💙🥰

  • @itsthesherthing
    @itsthesherthing2 жыл бұрын

    Guys are you crying? I am! Jessica is such a wonderful person, and her Filipino family is one of the reasons why she was brought up like that. Her energy of positivity and sincerity radiates through the TV screens!!!

  • @lunaasonininongry6297
    @lunaasonininongry62972 жыл бұрын

    Funny thing she used to be my batch mate back in grade school. I think she used to be my classmate in grade 5 then after grade 6 she moved. Didn’t think much about it and her after than but then suddenly on one outing me and my friends started to reminisce about our old classmates who moved and her name popped up in my mind and thats when they told me she has a KZread channel now and now here she is. Definitely proud of her for where she is now. Idk if she remembers me since we were only classmates for one school year in grade 5.

  • @cardinalwilson8034
    @cardinalwilson80342 жыл бұрын

    I have many friends who lived the same barong barong houses like in the video, I grew up playing with those kids they learn English fast and i learn tagalog fast we became friends for a very long time and i visit there from time to time. So much has change the streets are all concrete now and houses have became really beautiful, but these guy never changed, they are still my best friends and they always greet me with a "welcome home" written on a big sheet of paper.

  • @cliffordcuerpo4193
    @cliffordcuerpo41932 жыл бұрын

    Despite jessica being famous, she is still so humble and has her roots in the philippines. I feel emotional watching the video that sometimes memories makes us closer even though they have not seen each other for a long time.

  • @aejoymamotosfermin2497
    @aejoymamotosfermin24972 жыл бұрын

    I salute jessica for returning to the first place she lived here in the Philippines. . we are happy that you are back where you started your life here in the philippines and you are reunited again with your first filipino family and your friends in bacolod city.. *MABUHAY JESSICA LEE!!* ❤💓❤

  • @chingmedina
    @chingmedina2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad that you were in good Filipino company growing up! And the feeling seems to be mutual, they also remember how you were before. Nakakabusog ng puso! ❤Good people + good experiences = great memories ❤

  • @obrianhorlanda6089
    @obrianhorlanda6089 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, it's been a week ago that I subscribed your channel. Because it's interesting when you do blogging and Thank you for loving and appreciating my country Philippines .Anyway it's been 4 yrs ago when I'm move out here in Las Vegas.USA together with my family. I watching everyday your blog even the history of korean and Filipino world war. The Filipino government before during 1950's they give support to korea to defend them. You may have more Blessing's to come to your life even to your family and you may have prosperity and protection from Jesus Christ. Just keep it up my new friend. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @Silentscreamer2009
    @Silentscreamer20092 жыл бұрын

    *how could you not love this girl? Jessica is the sole vlogger i really feel emotionally attached to. others entertain and educate.but Jessica presents vlogging to a deeper level. it isn't just shallow entertainment,rather,it's very meaningful yet fun.*

  • @ponyfest.ph1132

    @ponyfest.ph1132

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is your fonts is kinda like big/fat than all of the others ?!

  • @domieSinday

    @domieSinday

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ponyfest.ph1132 *Because we are the chosen ones! Charr HAHA*

  • @christinedanielleramos4989

    @christinedanielleramos4989

    Жыл бұрын

    no its not she's just one of those fraud influencers that seek attention cause her parents are not filipino.

  • @Silentscreamer2009

    @Silentscreamer2009

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christinedanielleramos4989 *How can you say she's a fraud? She's creating quality and entertaining content. I bet you can't come up and create quality content, so you rather bash and criticize people. toxic people like you should have no place here.*

  • @fun-stop23rd6

    @fun-stop23rd6

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christinedanielleramos4989 *I bet, you are not smart enough for creating quality and meaningful content. So you rather bash and criticize others who can. Toxic people like you shouldn't have a place here.*

  • @bryx170
    @bryx1702 жыл бұрын

    The place where Jessica started her life here in PH. Technically, Jessica's Filipino hometown, it's pure nostalgia.

  • @kaizerdoesthings
    @kaizerdoesthings9 ай бұрын

    I was born in Bacolod City Hospital and I haven’t been back in over 10 years- This video really unlocked every memory, thank you so much for the trip down memory lane 🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @sunsetsandsunshyne
    @sunsetsandsunshyne Жыл бұрын

    Wow! So proud of what you are, and the things you have achieved now, Jessica.. I'm glad I got to meet you and taught you english way back 2014 in ILP English Academy. More power for your channel and I hope you will be able to inspire and touch more lives through your channel. 💕

  • @strawberryjam1173
    @strawberryjam11732 жыл бұрын

    The best thing I am proud of being a Filipino is the ✨people itself✨ Philippines might not be rich as other country but the the memories and happiness you spent with its people are unforgettable. Even foreigners are inlove to it because they never felt the same way to theirs. Philippines is not philippines without its local food. Philippines is not philippines without its people. I am lucky because i got to see the rural and urban place itself. Imagine seeing cows, blue skies, palm tree, eating sweet mangoes and banana, and enjoying the view of the beaches! hays! ang ganda mo Pilipinas 😍🇵🇭

  • @RandomAskPh23
    @RandomAskPh232 жыл бұрын

    I applaud Jessica's versatility. She wasn't stuck to a single niche, but still thriving in various aspects of her life. Whether her theme is funny, educational, a day in a life, musical, nostalgia trip, trivial, or everything in between. She never fails to come up with meaningful quality content.

  • @patrickpnatividad
    @patrickpnatividad2 жыл бұрын

    I love this video so much. It’s so authentic and no pretensions. The scene with Non is really how Filipinos welcome guests. We prepare food for them, share our home, our memories. Everything is heartfelt. There’s a reason why the Philippines leave a strong impression and memory on a lot of Korean idols like IU and Twice. The warmth of our hospitality just envelopes them. Such a great video, Jessica!

  • @28seeker
    @28seeker2 жыл бұрын

    More of this videos please. I can see you are about to lose it at times. They treated you as one of their own. They never felt that they acted like your fans. If you see yourself on the video, your body language is totally relaxed. It's as if you were right on your alley. How touching the Banner. "Welcome Home Jessica" It felt like, wherever fate brings you, be it towns, megacities, countries etc, you always have a place of home to return to... "A Place Is defined by its people first and foremost..." This phrase comes to mind for this video.

  • @dranrebemmanuellorana8071
    @dranrebemmanuellorana80712 жыл бұрын

    When Jessica dropped another video about her childhood in the Philippines.. I feel like I'm bored to watch it because I thought the first video about it was enough.. I'm so wrong.. I have to see it in this format: the real interaction, the people whose involved, and the place itself. Majestic, Jessica's roots here in the Philippines is so simple but too pure. Your deep love for your roots is evident in this video, Jessica. Thank you for making me feel proud as a Filipino.

  • @kikischannel2914
    @kikischannel29142 жыл бұрын

    I really love Philippino people because they are very kind, good-hearted and full of happiness. It really makes me happy to watch the philippine families cause it feels like home

  • @artemarribe3642
    @artemarribe3642 Жыл бұрын

    this goes to show that filipinos were so unique, and very approachable people, nevertheless jessica Lee were already used to live in the Philippines and the way how Filipinos do. i know the life style of koreans too, because i was an employee of one of the big korean company named Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. i was assigned in Singapore for the Seime Medical Center Project, then in KSA. that's why i know enough the attitude of the koreans they're so kind people & very much approachable too.

  • @gomdoriyun
    @gomdoriyun Жыл бұрын

    I got tears watching Jessica remembering her childhood here. I am from Bacolod, and watching this from Jes makes me proud. Indeed, Filipino and the people here in Bacolod, give the warmest welcome. Thank you po for making this vlog and introducing your childhood memories in the City of Smiles. Proud!

  • @yourwednesdayaddams
    @yourwednesdayaddams2 жыл бұрын

    this made me cry, jessica. it’s nice seeing you visiting the place where you really grew up. i didnt know this is how (somehow) big the filipinos and our country have an impact in you and no wonder why you have so much love for the philippines and filipinos. you have such a good heart and i really hope you will be blessed with so many good things because you deserve it. you are indeed a filipino too!

  • @MrShrewperalta
    @MrShrewperalta2 жыл бұрын

    So much love in this video. No place like home talaga. So heartwarming at sobrang emotional.

  • @faithdino4428
    @faithdino44282 жыл бұрын

    So touching reunion with neighbors around . Showing their hospitality is always be remembered.. you’re so humble Miss Jess.. keep it up you have a nice attitude show it to the world how nice you are..

  • @peppaslittleadventures5935
    @peppaslittleadventures5935 Жыл бұрын

    The same feeling when I went to Rob Iloilo after years of living abroad. It has expanded but it basically still looks the same. Memories of my college days just suddenly struck me, nostalgia it is!

  • @pia3918
    @pia39182 жыл бұрын

    This vlog is really touching. I super love how you are humble and how you never forget about the people you spent your memories here in Bacolod. I used to see you before when you were still at La Salle because you went near my school and visited some friends. Just by watching your vlogs, I can really say that you have come a long way and I am really proud to see how successful you have become. Continue to be a person with a big heart! ♡ More power to you.

  • @victoriaclaveria2805
    @victoriaclaveria28052 жыл бұрын

    Jessica,so happy to see you going back to the place Bacolod, where you started your life here in the Philippines with your parents & siblings. So touching & heartwarming welcoming you by your first Filipino families , chatting & eating together ,showing photos of your childhood. Hope you can still go back to see them one day & enjoy a day with them in a beach maybe . What about your classmates in college,were you able to meet them or not yet. Hope to see a video with them & their reactions seeing you again after 2 years in Korea due to pandemic. I always watch your videos.

  • @marycatherinelouiseermita2344
    @marycatherinelouiseermita23442 жыл бұрын

    This vlog was so lovely and touching. I almost teared up. Usually I try to avoid watching foreigners who vlog about the Philippines because oftentimes they just do content to “bait” Filipinos (hence the term “filipino baiting”), but you’re different. You’ve got a lot of heart to give and you’re practically Filipina. You deserve all your views and more! Stay happy and kind.

  • @Vlogmix42294
    @Vlogmix422948 ай бұрын

    I just smiled while watching your video. ❤❤❤ super proud of you because you adapt the Filipino culture. And very down to earth and humble stay what you are Jes.❤ and please always look back to your family in bacolod

  • @jenell73
    @jenell732 жыл бұрын

    Hearing Jessica speak Hiligaynon makes me very happy. Bacolod is my second home after Iloilo. This video made me teary. I am happy for you, Jessica

  • @HumanSagaVault
    @HumanSagaVault2 жыл бұрын

    why did i cry Y_Y this is so wholesome, Jessica you really found a home here in the Philippines, they will always welcome you no matter how long and how far you have come.

  • @i-am-your-conscience
    @i-am-your-conscience8 ай бұрын

    Only just from the pictures back then I could feel the warmth of your teacher and her family and what a happy childhood you must had there :)

  • @jojorigos2035
    @jojorigos20352 жыл бұрын

    if your family in bacolod treat you like that, the warm hospitality and love? it means its the reflection of yourself. this is simply the manifestation of how good are you as a person indeed.

  • @buddyjaet
    @buddyjaet2 жыл бұрын

    😂 I didn't notice that I got teary eyes na! It's really touching when you reminiscing your childhood days. But there's no words that can explain when the people who cherish and loved you before still care and remember all the memories you've shared together! You're both very lucky to meet each other! I hope Jessica you'll not change kasi you're very down to earth person kahit malayo na narating mo!

  • @leticiachiok8057
    @leticiachiok80572 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video is quite emotional...made me cry. Saw how warmly this extended family of your former teacher Nonz received you. And seeing those happy childhood pictures was truly something...they treasured those happy memories. So cute that the small Nonz's abode has expanded their place with a patio, garden full of plants. Really heartwarming for you reminiscing those childhood memories with your swimming team friends. Bacolod, your first and old home, will always be your second home ever. So very thankful, Jessica, for sharing your nostalgic trip in Bacolod. What a wonderful reunion and another memorable part of your life!

  • @shinhaakatsuki2516
    @shinhaakatsuki2516 Жыл бұрын

    How touching and warm these memories are...sometimes or oftimes one of the hallmarks of true happiness is - it's not found in money, but from the simplicity of those heartfelt relationships and love from the people and places we made memories with...I can relate with such childhood memories here..

  • @Traveller127
    @Traveller1279 ай бұрын

    Since I saw the people reactions to her, there's no doubt that she is a Filipino not by blood but in the heart. And because she grew up in Bacolod no wonder the people out there treated her as one of them. Yeah I agree 100% she's not a fisher unlike other foreign vloggers. Lucky for her she lived in one city called City Of Smiles " The MALAMBING PLACE in the Philippines".

  • @kahel_
    @kahel_2 жыл бұрын

    Jessica was smiling the whole time when she visited Nonz' home, you can tell the genuine happiness from her face and it's radiating thru the screen 💗

  • @christinejoydagohoy330
    @christinejoydagohoy3302 жыл бұрын

    This is very touching! It shows the hospitality of the filipinos and the importance of having family and friends. The genuineness of each smiles, laughs and hugs huhu core memory unlocked talaga. As what you can see despite of not having enough resources, they still make sure that they were able to remember and prepare all your favourite foods and such. Filipinos are very thoughtful talaga. Huhu and i hope we don't get abused because of all these traits. 🥺❤️

  • @michlim7655
    @michlim7655 Жыл бұрын

    My daughter name is also Jessica and looks more korean than filipina.. while i looked like japanese..and coincidintally we are living also in Bacolod city.. glad to see u happy meeting your old friends and childhood memoirs here..hope to see ur upcoming blogs sharing our filipino culture & tradional food to korea and to the world..stay safe & best of luck..

  • @Mr.NielMark
    @Mr.NielMark Жыл бұрын

    I'm just a new subscriber but i fell in love this girls heart. You're already filipina by heart ❤️ you didn't just fell in love with the food but also in our culture and in our people.

  • @criseldashifeliz8709
    @criseldashifeliz87092 жыл бұрын

    I am very glad na sinulit mo talaga ang mga lugar na pinupuntahan mo Jessica. I can see your genuine smile and happiness which transcends to us viewers. It really touches our hearts when you get to reunite with your Bacolod Fam. The way you reach out to your second family is the same feeling when i went back to my province after so many years. It really hits different when you come back to where you have started and we as a Filipino were glad to see you having a beautiful memories in your childhood at Bacolod. I am happy that you are happy staying here in the Philippines before you go back to Korea💕What a nostalgia😍❤️😭Wishing you more beautiful memories to come in the 🇵🇭 and Godbless you🙏🏻

  • @hoyjude8902
    @hoyjude89022 жыл бұрын

    This is a very heartwarming vlog!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us where you first fell in love with our culture and country! With all our imperfections, you still loves us with all your heart and because of that, we also love you and consider you as one of us - a Koreana with Pusong Pinay! God bless your pure clean heart!!♥♥♥ "A good first impression can work wonders" - J. K. Rowling

  • @howtopapaano964
    @howtopapaano9642 жыл бұрын

    Ang maganda sa VLOG mo, hindi boring na sobrang haba ng walang laman. Ang gusto ko, siksik sya na putol putol, OK ang pagiging content creator mo. Pati story telling mo, OK talaga. Nakakasabay yung mga bagong viewers sa story, kasi may parang preview story ka. YOU'RE SO GALING!!!

  • @oweneusebio8653
    @oweneusebio8653 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is so touching and sweet. Jessica is someone who is not Filipino but is a Filipino at heart❤️ I’ve watched a lot of videos on youtube but this is like my favourite.

  • @Red-wt9ly
    @Red-wt9ly2 жыл бұрын

    I went to the same high school NOHS in Bacolod with your English Teacher and we're on the same batch. She's a very funny and intelligent person. This is a very nice moment. Wishing you all good health and happiness ❤

  • @ellaaganio2968
    @ellaaganio29682 жыл бұрын

    These kinds of interaction are so genuine. Ginakilig akon pagka ilonggo kay ang akon favorite Korean Filipino vlogger may pusong ilongga man

  • @judebautista5925
    @judebautista5925 Жыл бұрын

    Awww made me miss Bacolod! Grew up there as well. 2008 pa huli kong uwi! Maka book na nga pauwi! Salamat gid Jess kay na remind gid ko sang hometown ta! 😭

  • @glennagabin4110
    @glennagabin41102 жыл бұрын

    I've watch it from the start till the end, i love your attitude. Thank yOu for loving our culture and the people. wish you all the best and just have fun. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @johnvincentsolamo2428
    @johnvincentsolamo24282 жыл бұрын

    Nakakaproud maging PINOY! And welcome home Ate Jessica! Always remember that saan ka man mapunta, bukas lagi sa iyo ang Pilipinas. Cause for us you're a Filipino. Lovelots ❤️

  • @acevincii
    @acevincii2 жыл бұрын

    Yung hindi pa rin nakakalimot si Jessica sa mga naging family nya dito kahit sobrang tagal na 💞

  • @danilokabigting8403
    @danilokabigting84032 жыл бұрын

    Proud of you Jessica . . you try to interject some words in Tagalog or Pilipino every now and then. You have the heart of a Filipino even though you are 100 percent Korean. Thank you for this vlog. Appreciate it very much. I love hearing Filipinos speaking in their native tongue even though they have been away from their native country for so long. God Bless you Jessica and more power.

  • @mbertgicaro1016
    @mbertgicaro10167 ай бұрын

    hi m's jessica lee it's pleasure that you have stayed in City of smile,which is Bacolod City ... love your always videos..and shout out from Bacolod city

  • @siegfreidsujide299
    @siegfreidsujide2992 жыл бұрын

    This is what made me like you a lot. Your purity and genuine love for people. I used to have that before. I want it back. I’m learning it all again from you. Please never change no matter how hard life gets, Jessica. 😊

  • @aestevann_
    @aestevann_2 жыл бұрын

    As a Bacolodnon, this vlog really strums my heart. I can relate with the scenery, the words, and the places. I can feel the nostalgia even if it's not my personal experience. I just hope I can meet or come across you during your stay here, Jessica. 🥺

  • @aggressor2189
    @aggressor21892 жыл бұрын

    What I really love about Jessica, aside from her other worldy beautiful features.. ..Is that she honors the people who molded her into the wonderful person she is today. Stay humble, Jessica. All these things makes you so beautiful and lovely.

  • @mcgaspar-mt3yd
    @mcgaspar-mt3yd Жыл бұрын

    Ang saya Naman ng Family ni Jessica, parang adopt nyo na ang ugaling Pilipino. kahit late na ako naf subscribe. stay humble and down to earth Miss Jessica, we love you so much

  • @djrenle2130
    @djrenle21302 жыл бұрын

    literally cried tears of joy. I felt so emotional watching this as if I was the one receiving the love and thoughtfulness, nakakaproud, nakakatuwa. Filipinos really are naturally hospitable and it's a trait I'm most proud of. Love you, Jes and thank you for (virtually) bringing us with you to your home.

  • @day6cddiet689
    @day6cddiet6892 жыл бұрын

    Really curious. We're you able to reconnect with your Korean childhood friends too? It would be really fun to see if you reconnected with them as well and reminisce all the memories that you had together growing up.

  • @Exitus92
    @Exitus922 жыл бұрын

    It would be best if you call the language as Hiligaynon than Ilonggo , but mostly we would say or call a person Ilonggo/Ilongga, even if you are from bacolod because it's already a notion that if you speak hiligaynon language you are known as an Ilonggo or Ilongga. And as an Ilonggo who is from Iloilo, we're always "soft-spoken". Hence, why we are called as the City of Love. Even if we're angry, you might still think/say that we're not that angry or might not be intimidating as compared to Tagalog or other languages. Which is most probably thought as mahinhin in tagalog. I am glad you are visiting some old friends and memories that made you stay here. Keep the good work! 😍😍😍

  • @annenathaliecarias9728
    @annenathaliecarias97289 ай бұрын

    omggggg. can't believe i'm starting to get to know you po. i know i'm bit late of knowing you but i really felt your love, genuineness and appreciation to the Philippines especially Bacolod! ❤❤ God bless!

  • @gemgonz
    @gemgonz2 жыл бұрын

    The "hagod sa ligod" of teacher Nonz mom when she met Jessica and the "salo-salo" they gave her is a great definition of how much they love Jessica. :) This vlog made me smile all throughout coz its really heartwarming.

  • @diegogarcia-ud7ii

    @diegogarcia-ud7ii

    Жыл бұрын

    And the subtle move to pull down the raised blouse so she won't be exposed. That's love and awareness at the same time right there.

  • @gxrgt9654
    @gxrgt96542 жыл бұрын

    Nonz's family are so kind and hospitable, I'm also greatful for you and your family Jessica that you've met Nonz and her family in the first place. What a true treasure 💜

  • @elc4532
    @elc45327 ай бұрын

    So wholesome seeing anyone who grew up in the Philippines reconnect with their childhood there, I only remember living in Manila until I was 5 and moved to the US, so I did not have much of a childhood there sadly but I always miss being in the PH.

  • @maekyladelacruz8693
    @maekyladelacruz86932 жыл бұрын

    yt recommended it!! WAHH IT'S OUR HOMETOWN TOO HOPE TO SEEYOU AGAIN HERE IN BACOLOD CITY KAGWAPA KAG KATAHUM SA IMO!!😚

  • @jnlgr2270
    @jnlgr22702 жыл бұрын

    I find this video really heart warming, seeing you happy and seeing that genuine joy in your eyes being back in Bacolod, seeing those familiar places, establishments, as well as the people, tama nga talaga ang kasabihan na THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME 💕💕💕, anyways stay safe always ate Jessica noona❤️❤️❤️

  • @rhondizzy7302
    @rhondizzy73022 жыл бұрын

    Road to 1M is waving. Continue spreading good vibes and contents about Pinoy culture. It really nice to watch your nostalgia trip and I can see the sense of relief when you met your childhood friends and families in Bacolod. More power to your channel Jessica and sending hugs from Sydney.

  • @bse2-tarayajocelkenie73
    @bse2-tarayajocelkenie73 Жыл бұрын

    I got emotional and teary eyes. Seeing this vlog makes me remember those good old days too. This is the reason why I love and proud of my country Philipines it's about the people plus the food.

  • @mariechau2114
    @mariechau211411 ай бұрын

    OMG! She is a Filipino at heart! She was really mingling, living with filipinos. Perhaps even more than some pinoys. I also lived in Bacolod in my childhood years, that was in the 70s. I share this nostalgia with you, Ms. Jessica.

  • @danielmatsunaga11111
    @danielmatsunaga111112 жыл бұрын

    You are truly a Pinay because of bringing gifts to them. 😊 The hospitality of every Filipinos really showed. Going back to her memories/roots are always the best in Filipino Culture.

  • @claireramirovlogs1367
    @claireramirovlogs13672 жыл бұрын

    OMG!! THAT SONG...." MINSAN" BY ERASERHEADS One of my favorite songs of them. I suddenly remembered and miss my bffs. Well, this video is so cute and so cool and very touchy for me. Coz Jessica is the only 100% korean with a pure Filipino heart that really loves Philippines. The pure korean girl with a pure filipino heart na hindi marunong kumalimot at marunong bumalik at lumingon sa pinanggalingan. But a lot of other filipinos na nag ibang bansa lang di na marunong mag tagalog o ayaw na magtagalog, napaka yabang at arte na, but Jessica is so far diffrent. Wow! You are a really such an amazing person Jessica. Sana all katulad mo. God bless you always and keep sfae always. love you. I'm your Biggest fan from South Luzon. Hope to meet you in person. a small youtuber here and you're my inspiration.

  • @nifarescelestino6798

    @nifarescelestino6798

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's always an emotional attachment to it when you return to the place that you love most. Pictures help bring back memories and the people who love you will make you re-live or be reunited with those precious moments once more. Love this vid 💞😍. And I really feel how kind, considerate and genuine Ms. Jessica is to everything or anything about Filipinos & the Philippines.

  • @ronalynnnd6761
    @ronalynnnd67612 жыл бұрын

    That's why I keep on watching your YT vids! You're so appreciative, grateful and down to earth! More blessings Jessica!

  • @bingleah5047
    @bingleah50478 ай бұрын

    hi jessica, thanks for sharing your vids about bacolod, new subs here, i am from the province of antique, and also a graduate of la salle...so proud of you! love watching your paborito series, animo lasalle

  • @SirIrvineMotovlog
    @SirIrvineMotovlog2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jessica for loving our culture , language and our country. Bilang isang pilipino nkakuwa kung pno mo ipagmalaki lahat ng tungkol s pilipinas. New fan here 👋👋.

  • @mydreamlifejadit

    @mydreamlifejadit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Taga bacolod ka ?

  • @martinu1567
    @martinu15672 жыл бұрын

    12:20 Ahh, very Nostalgic -- reminds me of how welcoming the people are here. It's been just almost 2 weeks ago I went to Bacolod also.

  • @tanbuenafe6190
    @tanbuenafe6190 Жыл бұрын

    I miss Bacolod na agad we went there last April because its my Mother's hometown but it was a bit far from Bacolod City we were from Ilog, so much nostalgia while watching this video, I always feel refreshed whenever we were coming back from Bacolod

  • @DeveeneB.0730
    @DeveeneB.0730 Жыл бұрын

    Grabe, im crying now. Sobrang nakaka overwhelmed ang home coming vlog mo. So proud of you. Korean but with a Filipino heart.