BARANGAY SECRETS | Engaging with Locals and Uncovering History!

[@JoJoTwins]

HI, KURT! We really admire your dedication, passion and unwavering determination in creating video contents. Your perseverance is truly inspiring. We really appreciate your drive to keep pushing onward, even when you’re feeling under the weather. We know how challenging it is to come up with new ideas and create contents. The effort and the amount of work you put into filming, planning and editing videos are very impressive. We are always grateful for your vlogs and livestream videos. By the way, the 2 boxes we sent you had already been delivered to your PO box address and ready to be picked up. 😊😊❤️❤️ Your avid twin viewers from Illinois, Josephine & Jocelyn

[@tagalogkurt]

wow! super thank you JojoTwins!

[@erwinrivera1792]

Sir kurt bilib ako sayo you speak fluent tagalog like filipinos❤️👍🙏🙏

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! Thank you po

[@elizabethzaulda9717]

Tawang tawa kami sa im going to tambay typical filipino

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha! Sobrang funny niya talaga

[@jenjonphotography]

Hi Kuya Kurt! Just stumbled upon one of your videos the other day, the one when you had dinuguan and pork stick(steak). I got hooked! I've been living in Ireland for the past 17 years along with my wife and two girls who were both born here. Watching your videos is so refreshing and informative, especially for us who hasn't been home for 10 years now. I can honestly say you will be BIG! when I say big as in famous like those other food vloggers because you speak perfect Tagalog! You will never run out of ideas because there is tons of stuff you need to explore in the Philippines, like Fiestas and other things. We will be watching your journey and keep it up Kuya Kurt! Stay safe!

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! Thank you very much kaibigan

[@VangieAquino-yi7dm]

🙏 ❤❤❤ Ingat po, Kuya Kurt ...

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po!

[@havendejesus5515]

This is the main reason why you’re so successful in your vlogs Kurt. You get along with Filipinos so well. Malakas ang appeal mo with different age groups. More power to you sir ! And keep safe ! 🙏🏼🫡 Semper Fi !

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you! Sana Mag million subs na tayo hahaha

[@sweetmorena]

I’m quite late in catching today’s vlog because my regular caller, an 86-year-old woman who loves to chat for over an hour, called earlier than usual. I can never say no to her. Nevertheless, I really enjoy your insights on living and vlogging in the Philippines, your spontaneous conversations with strangers, and the interesting historical tidbits you share. Your content is very informative. I feel like I will get lost in a maze with all those streets and corners. It’s like a puzzle! I’m not sure I can scroll through that on my own because I might never find my way back home. 😂 Di talaga ako magaling sa mga direction saan ang north , east, south and west. Sa lugar namin sa ilaya o ibaba lang; at cerca at lejos ang tawag sa direksyon. Di ko alam ang exact term sa english. Mas okay pa sa akin ang maligaw sa gubat. 😆

[@portiaodi1988]

Ang galing alam History from Balangay to Barangay 😊

[@tagalogkurt]

syempre naman!

[@portiaodi1988]

Ingat po lagi ☺️☺️☺️sa health

[@bert-bb3cm]

Tums tummy and tums barbershop 😊😅😮 what a coincidence

[@jewelmari04]

Super thank you talaga kuya kurt, kase you're featuring our barangays, kahit na minsan nagkasakit ka pa. Ingat palagi.

[@tagalogkurt]

Walang anuman po

[@ErwinBentulan-dz7dm]

ang saya ng barangay!

[@tagalogkurt]

Sobrang saya talaga!

[@TheWil888]

For tummy ache relief, do a fast, no solid food, just warm water, no cold and sugary drinks.

[@tagalogkurt]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aguccimbear]

Oh wow Kuya Kurt, good evening from me and my guest cat Lulu! I hope you got home safe! That balangay bit was super interesting! I didn’t know any of that! The more you know 😂. Thank you!

[@tagalogkurt]

Thanks for coming! Yeah it's super interesting

[@sweetmorena]

The term “tummy tums” doesn’t have a direct translation in Tagalog, but if you’re referring to a playful or childlike way of saying “tummy,” you can use “tiyan” or “tummy” itself, as it’s often understood. For example, you might say “masakit ang tiyan” for “tummy hurts. I remember my childish way of saying it when I wanted attention and affection: I would say "a-sakit a-tiyan ko," and "a-sakit ulo ko," so I could receive hugs and kisses, and then get the food I wanted. 😆

[@tagalogkurt]

Thanks for the idea! Ganun pala yun hahaha

[@sweetmorena]

@@tagalogkurt Ang tawag diyan ay "para-paraan lang yan" 😆 The term “para-paraan” in Filipino generally means finding ways or being resourceful. It refers to the act of coming up with creative or alternative methods to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

[@KDFantastic]

That seems to be a Filipino thing to fake sickness to get the attention of someone. My brother was notorious for that growing up 😂. There are 10 kids in the family, and he often fake being sick when he is feeling KSP (Kulang Sa Pansin) from my Mom. He sure gets all the snacks and the soda (Royal Tru Orange). Mom went along with it, knowing he is faking it.

[@BigTimeKaVLOG]

Lage ako Present Kuya Kurt... thanks for Sharing Positive GoodVibes Stay Motivated kuya kurt... GOD BLESS take care always po ..

[@tagalogkurt]

Hello kabibigan!

[@KDFantastic]

Roll Caller 1

[@tagalogkurt]

What's the most interesting local fact you've learned about your own community?

[@annatupas9444]

The neighborhood/community where I live, my mom was able to buy the lot where our house was built for a very cheap price because at that time it was a place where carabaos grazed.🐃

[@sweetmorena]

In our barangay, information spreads quickly even without smartphones. Just tell one or a few people, like the pandesal vendor, and soon everyone will know. We can trace our lineage by looking at the history of our ancestors from great-grandparents. So, if someone wants to know who I am, I will just say the name of my grandparents. Despite our small population, our barangay has specific programs for each group of residents. There are separate groups for seniors, women, men, farmers, and youth. The spirit of bayanihan and cooperation is still very much alive in our community.

[@KDFantastic]

In my old neighborhood 25 year olds are considered spinster 😂😂😂, a concern for the whole community.

[@Dionilita-m9b]

Thank you for your immense appreciation of Philippines!

[@tagalogkurt]

walang anuman po

[@msroja2003]

Chill lang, entertaining, good vibes, informative, and sincere. Yan ang mga dahilan why I love you and your Vlogs. Road to million views and subscribers, konti na lang! God bless us all. 😊❤🤙🙏💪

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po!

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

My favorite KZbinr vlogger 🥰🥰🥰

[@tagalogkurt]

Yay! Thank you po Mag million subs na sana ahahaha

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

@@tagalogkurt sure yan kuya next year 😁🤗

[@edmundcasey7765]

NO RAIN, NO HOT SUN. . . . . YOU DONOT NEED YOUR PAYONG. . . .I'M HAPPY. . . . . . .MALAPIT NA!!! KURT NEEDS 100K subscribers. . .TULONG NA TAYO!!!

[@tagalogkurt]

Let's go! Million subs naaaa hahaha

[@edmundcasey7765]

@@tagalogkurt IT WILL HAPPEN. . .

[@kristofferkellinsalmi]

TagalogKurt come to Cebu and eat Bibingka with me hahahahaah! 💜

[@tagalogkurt]

Very soon!

[@dphoenixify]

kapag nakapikit at naririnig ka lang, papasa kang kandidato na tatakbo sa eleksiyon at nagbabahay-bahy para mangampanya 😁👍 Pilipinas is definitely your second home! 💞💞💞

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha Go Kuya Kurt!

[@dphoenixify]

@@tagalogkurt Go! Go! Go! 🤸🪅🤸🪅🤸

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

Kuya Kurt sa dulo Ng video Yan ung sinasabi Kong palengke pag ASA dto samin..kung d ka lng nag kamali Ng liko it's my house na mga 50 seconds Bahay na nmin haha....grabe I get shock thank kuya for visiting sa Lugar nmin..it's means a lot ..I'm so happy our neighborhood is very welcoming to u kuya..my fav content kulitan with strangers ..I didn't know na makukilit pla tao dto samin haha.. amazing vlog kuya 🥰🥰🥰

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! Really? hahaha small world talaga, Hindi man lang tayo nagkita hahaha

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

@@tagalogkurt pero grabe inikot mo kuya but it's a good exercise Po 😁🤗

[@LuciferLizardo]

I hope you come back in December. Cold days and nights, absolutely no rain.

[@tagalogkurt]

Yeah hopefully!

[@georgemorrison510]

Hi Kurt, I worry that you did not get my message suggesting you look for the Filipino story, when you were asking for a way to learn Filipino history. I'm glad you even got in touch with them, whatever way you learned about them. I am just so happy you even recommend them to your viewers. Discuss some details about Balangay even. I hope all part-Filipinos discover them.

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you very much!

[@georgemorrison510]

Thank YOU!

[@tagalogkurt]

What historical or cultural tidbits about your area do you find most fascinating?

[@sagittar3407]

My City is the Historical Place where F.Magellan was killed by our countrymen lead by our Great Chieftain Lapu Lapu. I am 15mins away from that Battle area.

[@sweetmorena]

Many places in Cavite are named after trees that were once abundant in the area, such as Manggahan, Langkaan, Sampalok, and Indang. My hometown, Indang, was part of Silang until seven decades ago. On December 1, 1655, it was officially declared a separate municipality by the local government. Our barangay is named after the Banaba tree, now known as Banaba Cerca. Each barangay has its own unique words and accent in Tagalog. During the Philippine Revolution, Indang earned the nickname ‘Walang Tinag’ (Immovable). It was part of the Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan, which was led by Andres Bonifacio, the Supremo. This was in contrast to the Magdalo faction, which was led by General Emilio Aguinaldo.

[@marycruz2122]

​@@sweetmorenaduring the summer breaks, we stayed with our lola in Indang for a couple of weeks when we were, 8, 9, 10 years old. Those were happy, carefree summertimes filled with discoveries and adventures. Those days were short-lived as our family immigrated soon after and never saw our Lola alive again. Nice to meet you here, Sweet Morena!

[@sweetmorena]

@@marycruz2122 Wow, nice to meet you here Mary! Finally, someone who can relate to the place where I grew up. I was raised by my grandmother since I was a baby, so all my good memories are in that place. I miss Indang because the people there are kind, and there are many springs and rivers, as well as fresh fruits. Thank you for commenting. I hope you still remember how to speak Tagalog. God bless you!

[@VangieAquino-yi7dm]

💙💙💙 Kuya Kurt

[@izabelsdad]

Hello, "kuya" Kurt! (Mas matanda ako sa yo kaya ako ang dapat tawaging kuya, 😀. Kagagaling ko lang diyan sa Manila. Sayang, di tayo nagkita. Pakiramdam ko'y parang kilalang kilalal kita, kasi pinanood ko na lahat ng video mo. Tama ka sa sense of community (kapwa) kasi buong block mo ay kilala mo lahat ng kapitbahay mo. Dito sa LA, wala akong kilala. Puro kaway lang ng kamay pag nagkasalubong kayo, pero, hindi ko man lang alam ang mga pangalan nila. Mas masaya talaga sa Pinas, pero sa Amerika nama'y ibibigay sa yo ang lahat ng opportunities, kaya nga lumipat kami, eh. Ingat lagi, at sana'y mag-meet tayo. Please let me know when you are coming to LA!👌

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! hello kaibigan from LA sayang hindi tayo nagpang abot. Ingat ka dyan!

[@ediseu6693]

Every time you feel stomach problems, boil a ginger and drink it as tea, 😊

[@tagalogkurt]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Arbeesol]

Ingat ka kuya kurt❤❤❤

[@tagalogkurt]

Yes po mag ingat po ako!

[@oscarmarfori613]

you should try the barangays in the provinces as well next time you'll be amazed of what your gonna discover to name a few its more quiet, more serene, cleaner air and more

[@tagalogkurt]

Ahhh! ang gandan nyan siguro

[@Videos-xn6ss]

When you come back to the Philippines, You should vlog those people who introduced you to Filipino culture and thank them before they leave this world since It's impacted your life

[@JB-BOXING]

✋ JB present!

[@tagalogkurt]

Hello kaibigan!

[@annatupas9444]

Panalo si Carlo! Kaaliw siya!😂 I will stand by!😂😂😂

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha siya na yung vlogger!

[@annatupas9444]

@@tagalogkurt O nga! Siya yung vlogger!😂😂😂 Ang saya niya nakita ka niya!😁😁😁

[@relravago7743]

Good day!

[@tagalogkurt]

Have a nice day

[@ErwinBentulan-dz7dm]

first!

[@tagalogkurt]

sino ang first talaga? hahaha

[@beng1203]

Parang Ako😂😂😂

[@GeraldMisa-iq2xl]

Nice food

[@tagalogkurt]

Yes, thank you

[@MetungKP]

I love the street ingay sa daan lol

[@tagalogkurt]

Super maingay! hahaha

[@PadthaiPeter]

I think you're ready to visit remote barangays in Pinas. Try Lucena, Lucban, or Sariaya in Quezon province. And take public transportation. Why? Because there are vendors who climb the bus to sell local specialties like puto Biñan in Laguna or budin from Quezon. Pansit habhab sinugno, ginatang langka, etc are also a must try,. Batangas and Laguna are also great to visit....

[@tagalogkurt]

Yeah very soon! Thanks for the tips!

[@manilagurl]

lol you're starting to become like a Filipino.. greeting people with ya eyebrows .. at the end of the video lol.. Well done, Kurt!

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha yes of course!

[@milkshake7810]

Magandang araw po manong kurt

[@tagalogkurt]

Magandang araw din po

[@ImAASimpson]

Can you do a VLOG reviewing one of Barangay 7-Elevens! 😁🫰🏽

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha Sure!

[@tagalogkurt]

What local spots do you think are hidden gems? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

[@JoJoTwins]

@@tagalogkurt HI, Kurt! Perhaps on your next visit to Manila, try to showcase the magnificent sunset over Manila Bay on your vlog. Please check out Roxas Boulevard, it’s a popular waterfront promenade in Metro Manila. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. It’s easy to get caught up in the sweltering heat of the city, not to mention the painful commute during rush hour. But maybe once in a while, it's also okay to stop, look up, and appreciate the “Golden Hour,” when the sun paints dreamy hues over the sky as it sets. Sunset over Manila Bay generally falls anytime between 5:41 PM and 5:54 PM every day. We hope you’d be able to witness the world’s famous Manila Bay’s sunset when you get back to the Philippines. 🌇🌅☀️🌞🌞🌞❤❤

[@JoJoTwins]

HI, Kurt! Perhaps on your next visit to Manila, try to showcase the magnificent sunset over Manila Bay on your vlog. Please check out Roxas Boulevard, it’s a popular waterfront promenade in Metro Manila. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. It’s easy to get caught up in the sweltering heat of the city, not to mention the painful commute during rush hour. But maybe once in a while, it's also okay to stop, look up, and appreciate the “Golden Hour,” when the sun paints dreamy hues over the sky as it sets. Sunset over Manila Bay generally falls anytime between 5:41 PM and 5:54 PM every day. We hope you’d be able to witness the world’s famous Manila Bay’s sunset when you get back to the Philippines. 🌇🌅☀️🌞🌞🌞❤❤

[@oniljr9149]

❤️🥰👍🤙

[@edilbertop.maghanoy8035]

Firstt

[@tagalogkurt]

sino ang first talaga?

[@twoofakind324]

sabi mo "Bimbo" :), nakasulat sa subtitles Bimpo, nice save by the editor.

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha sorry po sa pagkakamali

[@igmerkz4059]

Once u get better Kurt.. why dont you try travel around the philippines so you can try other variety food local resto.. in Visayas or Mindanao.. you'll have high chance getting sick because of the pollution and alot of air dust in there..for me i think but that will also boost ur immune system cause your system will get used to it

[@tagalogkurt]

Maybe Visayas very soon!

[@weeble3140]

🙏🏽🙏🏽💜 For the Algorithm

[@tagalogkurt]

Maraming Salamat!

[@mtnluvr]

Take pepto bismol. It will help to calm your tummy down.

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you!

[@alwynpeterson5284]

Hello !

[@tagalogkurt]

What's up?

[@nightwing4065]

What's the biggest baranggay in the Philippines? Baranggay Ginebra or Baranggay Tagay? 😅

[@tagalogkurt]

Hahaha! Tagay!!

[@francesberrios8250]

Maybe a banana and apple smoothie would have been better for Kuya Kurt's upset stomach. Stay healthy. Please invest in a comfortable pair of rain boots. It's better for your health than being wading through dirty rainwater.

[@KrisTin-0411]

🫡🫡🫡

[@HeyHowsMyDriving]

That lugawan is an institution

[@ronconcio6420]

go to pateros kuya kurt malapit sya sa barangay Rizal

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! next time po

[@KDFantastic]

Columbus never landed in North America Kurt. LOL, you are more versed in Filipino history than your American history.

[@nickojohnsalonga5221]

why do you force yourself dude? just rest

[@KDFantastic]

I can understand why...he only had 2 weeks to film his materials.

[@PeterSam-xo7sj]

Good day!