BASILAN, Lamitan - Colours in Harmony

I spent two days in Basilan and what an experience it was! Lamitan is known as the City of Colours in Harmony. A multicultural melting pot of ethnicities and cultures. It's different with a familiar tinge. I loved it.
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[@KumanderDaot]

So happy you made it to Basilan! A special island!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yep, that was the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for advice on Zamboanga, it's a great place and I'm still here.

[@KumanderDaot]

​@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 looking forward to the next videos! Enjoying them!

[@margaritasun7908]

Why not the 3 of you, including Kulas , visits Basilan again simultaneously? For sure its great!!! I havent been there , but I like to visit it someday , for the meantime I love watching vlogs of it.

[@jesseferdinandpasco1661]

That island took away several years of being with my father when he was assigned there in the 70's. I'm sure he'll be happy to know it is what is now and further improving. Abante Basilan!

[@vfg4evr192]

Thanks Marshal! My 83 yr old Mum was born in Basilan and schooled in Lamitan. Such a unique and vibrant place it is.

[@michaelkotarski429]

On Basilan, now I want to visit Marshal as the result of your video I have a much better understanding of the area and feel good about the people, food and geography thanks to you Marshall I hope to visit this place one day.

[@geridayao8924]

Thanks Marshall for featuring the brighter side of Basilan, a very peaceful town...

[@Ironman31389]

Looks lovely Marshall. Hopefully more foreign visitors will travel there and experience the flavor foods.

[@heart-throb]

Thanks For Visiting ,Basilan♥️♥️♥️

[@thesocialspectrum2464]

You're one of the very few brave vloggers who actually set foot in the southern Philippines marshall... hats off to you..

[@topscris]

I'm really enjoying watching these Mindanao cultural tours, and I'm sure even better for you who's doing them. Really thanks for this a way you are bringing us with you.

[@ronaldtolentino3494]

I am so jealous now of your adventures in Mindanao. Definitely something I will do. Hopefully the peace holds for the prosperity of all.

[@richardrodriguez3885]

Wow basilan..nice welcome just enjoy..

[@lanieaguisanda6221]

Love it you tour Basilan, , welcome to general Santos city

[@DHarri9977]

What a lively-looking place with so many colors different foods, and other goods, really nice, everyone seems to be so inviting and focused.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

People were very generous with their time and always ready to help when I asked questions. I had a great time.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The Mayor gave you a very warm welcome!

[@tatakesh4669]

Good morning to you sir thank you for visiting Basilan you have shown the world that its a safe and peaceful place and have a lot to offer to tourist like you not like before keep safe sir God bless

[@MariamEspejo]

Tanks to visit here in basilan

[@dann547]

Brilliant! You changed my mind. I would like to visit Basilian.

[@hercdeleon]

Well done Marshall.. you have now strengthened Australia and Philippines relationships. I am expecting Ms Penny Wong to now make time with you to advise her your amazing groundwork you've made! 😊

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

We shall see... 😂🤓

[@NJ-ty3tz]

Love this ❤

[@angelinacillo7586]

Thank you for sharing... you so amazing vlogger one of a kind open minded person learning about multicultural good foods for thought such a great experience enjoy be safe ....

[@baritonekent]

deserves more viewers!!

[@milomilo417]

That young bamboo shoots with coconut milk is very common even in Luzon. It's called Ginataang Labong or Dabong, depends on the place. Same way of cooking too with the sting ray- called Kinunot na pagi everywhere

[@kimberly9197]

Hello sir That my home town watching From kuala Lumpur malaysia

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

You're going places, Marshall. I should add southern Mindanao cuisine to my repertoire :)

[@artandglo]

I hope Mindanao will be the center of tourism someday if you protect all tourists will visit your place...

[@elyusmechanicalengineering8898]

Yummy!

[@ciscosebanes]

Now that's real food. More power Basilan!😍

[@nightwing4065]

Mad respect! Marshall went to Basilan. 😃👍

[@darrylparke8048]

Marshall your vlogging now is like fine wine Getting better with time. Enjoying you're content and presentation. Good work.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks 👍

[@Indayvlog2023]

The best thing of your vlog is you always include rice while eating

[@kykyzim24]

Wow. so cool to see you go down there, Ive been thinking about doing the same.

[@Indayvlog2023]

I am getting addicted to your barmm vlogs

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

More coming up.

[@ernestayathuray7395]

yet another amazing vlog Marshall - ground breaking new territory 👍👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks Ernest👍

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The old capital of Basilan province was Isabela City, named after Queen Isabela of Spain. But Isabela City did not join the BARMM so they are in Region 9. Lamitan was named the new capital...

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes

[@maritesvlogs96]

Wow that is superb. You are the first vlogger to do that,visit the City Hall.

[@nadinewisan5347]

My favorite lokot lokot 😍😍

[@pearlyshell5775]

That was a nice welcome and warm hospitality Marshall.

[@deshimantraveller4054]

Wow. Hopefully Someday, I would love to visit Basilan.

[@petemorris6475]

What a really interesting vlog it's quite different there food wise

[@joselitovillegas6811]

Gosh! You are a celebrity! 🤣 Seriously, they need to guard you, if you know what I mean! 😁 only brave people go there. But, I really want to taste their food!

[@nyfilipina]

Thanks for sharing Marshall....The food is interesting and very different from Manila and Cebu. The weaving is so Beautiful. There hasn't been a Westerner in Basilan in months maybe years, so your visit is special and long awaited. I think the Coronavirus scared the other Westerners and Foreigners away......Thanks again....

[@laumotovlog]

nice amazing foods

[@budolbes1317]

That is a cool trip Marshall! Very informative specially the meeting with the mayor of Lamitan. Power on👍

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks 👍

[@flightlieutenant6902]

One of your BEST Vlog Marshall. Good on you mate. I wish one day I can visit that place too. I hope many Aussies will see that place. I know there are plenty of beautiful beaches around the area.Cheers mate 😊👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks.

[@michaelnettleship3794]

So interesting thank you 👍🏻

[@melitacarnell9036]

Hi Marshall that's great that you ventured to Mindanao Im so glad

[@melitacarnell9036]

So glad that you are there so more bloggers are going to visit Mindanao and take away the stigma that it's such a dangerous island....there's so many interesting places to experience in Mindanao ...

[@johnnyreyes4639]

Nice place, I wish I can visit one day.

[@DennisEspiritu]

Awesome tour!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you my friend.

[@edr_tv]

Marshall❤ Keep safe

[@najuwamajid1179]

Iam happy becouse i'm a Lamitenio

[@caloy1206]

Wow bro Marshall! How to be you? Basilan is a wonderful place but ravaged by war for a long time. So many exotic food and the traditional weaving looks fantastic. Enjoy ur stay and keep those memorable places with you.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

It was the most interesting place I've visited. AsI wrote on Facebook: A multicultural melting pot of ethnicities and cultures. It's different with a familiar tinge and I loved it.

[@BigGerrysfoodreviews]

I commented on one of your videos quite a while ago (rather negatively) about making a video for the sake of it. You are now taking things to another level mate 👏🏻 outstanding

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks for that!

[@poizonflowerx6766]

Good video

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

The mayor is friendly ,I’m jealous, you can go anywhere in Philippines,Basilian and the people are friendly and beautiful Island.i would love to try Ja and all the other cakes.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Thats probably the Yakan Weaving Center that Leni's Angat Buhay program partnered with the late mayor Rose Furigay, the wife of the current mayor Oric. Mayor Rose died in that infamous shooting last year when she was shot at the Ateneo on her way to attend the Law School graduation of her daughter Hannah...

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Oh God, I didn't realize that. I heard about it.

[@jansenalmonidovar9248]

Nice marshall

[@boymarzph1012]

nice to see people smiling and simply everthing seems to be functioning peacefully and normally prior to watching this the visions of basilan - lamitan that pop up my mind is that conflict that happened there in the early 2000s between goberment armed forces and self proclaimed jihadist bandits , peace and order is probably better now but i will be quite wary to put it in my ph bucket list destination, ... hope the stream to political stability will continue in basilan n lamitan, very interesting and imformative video mr. butters.👍🤗

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thanks mate.

[@mordfustang486]

Bloggers don’t come to Basilan that much. I hope more and more tourist visit the South more often, including me. ✌️😀

[@zomerochavillo9493]

Kudos to you sir! Great content!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maricefvasallo4752]

I pray you will be safe in your journey to Lamitan, it is really not safe there for tourist. Hopefully they will guard you well.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Thank you. But, I felt safe.

[@hercdeleon]

I find that it is the Filipinos who discourages foreigners about certain places not being safe in the Philippines.. they would say, don't go to Tondo or Binondo, careful in Divisoria, it is unsafe in Mindanao... but time and time again, foreigners who have been to these places only find the most friendly down to earth people. I wish my fellow Filipinos stop living in the past and stop thinking that Philippines is like in 1972. Please stop giving this incorrect advice.. it is not true and also in most places, you have to unfortunate to be in the wrong place. I know Marshall had a body guard or certain places had armed forces but generally these places are safe... much much safer than in the US!

[@emjane910]

Ka negative pod nimo oy.... negative mind my god!!! Vasallo!!!!🥴🤥

[@mariovicentekangleon4259]

👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌👊👊👊👊👊

[@enriquedizon9030]

Ok.. you are the best vlogger. I hope you get out of there in one piece. 😂 keep safe.

[@Joju_8699]

In sultan kudarat we call lokot lokot as tinagtag

[@melitacarnell9036]

Hope you will also visit Davao City... It's an underated city that need to have more foreigners to explore.... By the way im glad you like Durian .

[@brendan100ify]

You're really a brave man.

[@zosimohallig6346]

Any foreign vlogger in there beside you marshall? You must be the first time.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Not while I was there.

[@boydu2190]

...Anselm Plummer aka Kumander Daot (KZbin)- A British Guy was already here. And also Kyle Jennerman aka Kulas-Becoming Filipino (KZbin) was also here months ago

[@johncruz7895]

You got the Red Carpet treatment. Good vibes all around.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Yes, I landed on my feet there. More to come too.

[@oxoelfoxo]

one of those places where people posting travel maps (trending on FB these days) leave white

[@jameslonergan5840]

Thanks for the great tour of the city and the sights!

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Glad you enjoyed it James.

[@jamesortega8681]

i guess nobody can touch you there since u have the blessing of the mayor🤣

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I think things are changing...

[@AntidoteCardsPH]

Is it required to tour with a govt entourage in Basilan, or can anybody do a DIY tour?

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

I believe you can DIY but, it would be a good idea to check in with the Tourist Office to let them know you are there.

[@mh3dzfalse824]

Im from lamitan

[@2005dythan]

The restaurant looks deceivingly small from the outside. I thought is just a turo turo carinderia 😮

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Me too! Then I saw people walking through and went, wow.

[@2005dythan]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 also the Lamitan hand sign is basically a surfer's hang loose 🤙 sign lol

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

@@2005dythan Next time a surfer does it, the other one will think, "Lamitan?"

[@angelitoserdenia1210]

The tourism rep got a personality of a post.

[@Tom-mx4li]

That the place of Muslim, Tausog and Maranao.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Not Maranao, they come from Lanao del sur in the BARMM (I think).

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Lamitan used to be a battleground

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Used to be. What I saw was a gentle peaceful place with warm hearted people going about their business.

[@nestorluna8062]

Yes it was , Philippines was once known as kidnap capital , and one of the biggest group was ASG

[@aldrinpagunuran8688]

Ms fluent english ng mga taga basilan kesa sa mga taga maynila 😂😂😂😂 parang mga taga davao..

[@maxeldutz2433]

Oh my goodness do not go there it's dangerous to all foriegners.

[@marshallbuttersvlogs6880]

Maxel, have you been there? If not, how do you know?

[@obet6957]

You are still living in the past, Basilan has changed dramatically, it is a lot safer than the streets of New York.

[@emjane910]

My god!!😂 Nimo maxel ok raka ? If Taga manila ka Jan kanalang!🥴

[@maxeldutz2433]

@@marshallbuttersvlogs6880 I mean not all the island of basilan but that is the favourite hide out of the terrorist. you do not know last last month there is incident there between military government na inaambush ng mga rebeldeng grupo.

[@maxeldutz2433]

@@emjane910 Tga mindanao ko bag o pa gibalita sa tv nga gipang ambush ang mga military sa mga rebeldeng grupo isa sa lugar ng basilan.