FILIPINO's COMING TOGETHER To FIX SIARGAO Our Home

The Filipino family that has been taking care of us since the pandemic are now here on the island coming together to fix Siargao. Our home!
Our names are Jmayel, Sacha & Story. We traveled to Siargao island with Jmayel's mum & Story's grandma just before the Global pandemic that sent the whole planet into quarantine. We got stranded for months and fell in love with island life, now we want to make that life more permanent.
Follow us on this journey :-)
⏹️OUR MERCH STORE:
teespring.com/...
🥗Free Vegan Recipe Book : 8milesfromhome... 🥗
📷SACHA'S INSTAGRAM: / 8milesfromhome
📷J'S INSTAGRAM: / tinymomentseverywhere
🔴URGENT: KZbin won’t show you our NEW videos UNLESS you
🔔 TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS🔔
🔓YOUR NAME IN THE VLOG / 8milesfromhome
▶ Check out our vlog gear on Kit: kit.co/8milesf...
👨‍👩‍👧 NEW HERE? WE'RE A FAMILY FRIENDLY VLOG
Sacha, Jmayel, Story are a Vegan family currently living in the Philippines. Creating a peaceful vlog about travel, family and life.
Find Out More About Us On Our WEBSITE: 8milesfromhome...
▶ FAQ'S
➡️ Q: Where Do You Live?
⏹️ A: SIARGAO Island Philippines (Surigao Del Norte)
➡️ Q: How Do You Make Money?
⏹️ A: KZbin Adverts.
-Watching The Video Ads Gives Us A Share Of KZbin's Revenue
⏹️ A: Patreon Membership.
/ 8milesfromhome
- Exclusive Video Content Access For Community Sponsorship
⏹️ A: ETSY Jewelry Store
www.etsy.com/u...
- We Sell Our Own 'Nature Inspired' Jewelry Designs
⏹️ A: MERCH By 8 miles from home
/ @8milesfromhome
- Merchandise like T-Shirts & Hoodies For Sale On Merch Store
⏹️ A: CAMERA EQUIPMENT Recommendations
kit.co/8milesf...
- We Share Our Vlogging Camera Kit & Earn An Affiliate Commission On Sales
⏹️ A: AMAZON SHOP
www.amazon.com...
- Our Amazon Store Containing Products We Use
- And Occasional Brand Sponsorship With Companies That We Believe In
▶ Want to Support Our Work? You can do that here:
➡️WEEKEND VLOGS Patreon / 8milesfromhome
➡️ Buy us a coffee www.paypal.me/...
➡️ The gear we film videos with kit.co/8milesf...
➡️ Our Merch Website 8milesfromhome...
➡️💍 Jewelry Etsy www.etsy.com/u...
➡️ Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com...
Support in these ways makes it possible to keep creating vlogs about life in the Philippines and around the world without having to become sponsored by brands who may want creative control over the content we produce.
▶ 6 Videos a Week Not Enough? Find Loads More 8milesfromhome Pictures and Videos Through Our Other Social Accounts!
🔓 UNLOCK WEEKEND VLOG / 8milesfromhome
⏹️FACEBOOK: / 8milesfromhome
💙TWITTER: / 8milesfromhome
📷SACHA'S INSTAGRAM: / 8milesfromhome
📷J'S INSTAGRAM: / tinymomentseverywhere
💍OUR JEWELRY ON IG: / edenandember
▶ Want To Work With Us In Some Way?
For collaborations and business inquiries, please contact us via email
➡️ [e-mail]

[@mobiusdc2234]

I Salute this family for not leaving Siargao.

[@aquafishes]

Probably most of the residents who left no longer have a stick home, so that may have been their only choice.

[@Raishinn0821]

@@MaximaToluene as of Jan 6 they are still in siargao, no post about going to Cebu on their FB page.

[@MaximaToluene]

@@Raishinn0821 yeah sorry my bad, it was a post i saw from one of their friends in their facebook group last dec 24. Might have not happened. Thanks

[@boyasia5874]

People who left must have a choice , must have means , must have a place to go or to go back to that is why they left. They probably have relatives who can take them in. Others are unlucky and need to stay because they don't have the above and have no choice but to stay.. and most own house lots , lands they owned or inherited.. I think it is very hard to rebuild a home in Siargao since most materials have to be shipped from the mainland just like in Hawaii, materials have to shipped from the mainland US.

[@rosey2349]

They have grown to like their home here.with only a small repair needed..with the landladgy Jane 's big financial support from 8MFH subscri bers,their place where they are renting can be repaired too...God b less .!

[@blankdreaming]

You’ll be surprised how fast those brown foliage will turn green again with that much rain. Now you have a tiny glimpse of how the Filipinos have become so resilient and remained joyful. It can be so traumatic going through that cat5 typhoon so don’t forget to take care of each other and talk about it until you no longer feel the fear you felt. God bless you and stay safe

[@timothyurabe8303]

I just love watching the Eight Milers, and their positive attitude towards their predicament. Slowly but surely, you will bounce back. The trees will regrow leaves, new plants will grow, and soon you’ll have a “jungle” again. That’s nature for you. It’ll take some time but in the meantime you’ll be busy with other things. Right, Story? Our lovely Story always has a big smile on her face. Power on J, Sacha, Story and Poppy! You’ll be alright.

[@josiew293]

Be thankful. You are ok. Stop blaming the disaster. It’s all part of living.

[@fayewitt3590]

@@josiew293 your comments is not necessary, if you understand of what are they saying, they are thankful. They sharing the cause of the typhoon. Get off of their KZbin if you’re being ignorant.

[@gwendolinelindsay4647]

@@josiew293 Not a helpful or supportive remark

[@liquidfire30]

@@josiew293 Just because it's part of life does not mean their feeling of frustration and despair is not valid. Stop being toxic and invalidating other people's feelings. It is not helpful, quite the opposite.

[@janettestonne5243]

@@josiew293 You're so brave truly speaks your mind. Not the kind of person with 1+1=5 mentality vibes.

[@crisnarfaicnarf1914]

That is called Filipino bayanihan. Nothing to be left behind. 🇵🇭 👍

[@rosefintaoatao]

Yes correct! Lift one another up

[@elenitalinsangan8107]

Hold on God will take care of everything

[@samdurian2112]

Filipino bayanihan with payment 🤣🤣 there's no free service today🤣

[@cdojoedesign]

Im very proud of you guys. Sticking with the local community. Cos thats what we do! Best regards to you. Mike. A Brit in Mindanao.

[@Hannahcode1]

We haven't seen them lift one hand to help others, Just Wine because their window leaks.

[@mannypacu6460]

They are enjoying the Filipino Bayanihan spirit as a recipient, not as a participant. Maybe they will donate all the $$$ from their vlogs?

[@reignheart2908]

Jay and Sacha, you will become a little braver in life guys after experiencing some traumatic experience like typhoon, floods and even earthquake. Some day if you will experience the same you know already what to do and you can prepare for it. I admire your positive behavior Jay and Sacha and you show us that even your new to that experience still you manage to survive it like most Filipinos do. Back there in the island your struggling without having electricity while here abroad were so worried again with the rising cases of omicron and delta cases and we don’t know when this nightmare will end. Stay healthy and safe you guys. We keep you in our prayers too and all those affected people of the typhoon❤️😇🙏🏼

[@TheMrduuk]

Brill to see positive attitudes everyone helping typical fllipino spirit

[@masis2001]

I’m surprised they’re not turning the coconut trees into coco lumber and use for rebuilding also. Coconut can be planted too while growing other crops so that there will be coconut trees again in the years to come. So glad to see your family thriving. The Filipino spirit slowly rubbing on you. Philippines do get a lot of sun and rain. Anything can grow. The Island will be lush and green again in no time. The storms are just part of what make Filipinos who they are. Keep the hope for a brighter tomorrow. Even Poppy is celebrating.

[@marilouemmons6188]

I agree, the coconut tree can be use also as post in building a house . In total every part of a coconut tree is very useful, its lack of machinery that slows down cleaning up the whole town

[@davidoccena5536]

Ngek 😂😂 iBang kahoi Po Yun😂 Mema ba?

[@relaksdiego5457]

Coconut lumber is no good for permanent structures, they rot easily and structurally weak. It is only good for temporary structures or for form and false works lumber then you can discard them or use them for firewood

[@humminbird6990]

I agree,, in negros, we have to pay for the coconut tree and then have somebody cut as other lumber are very expensive. These are very mature trees so they are very good.

[@MB4msc]

Perhaps there is a belief there, too, that fallen trees cannot be used for building material because the building will fall. May sound weird, like "Don't start building in March" for Ilocanos , "ta MARSood" (it will fall).

[@ajasuncion6233]

It is so nice to see a video like this. Seeing people and your family coming together to help rebuild Siargao despite the hard situation. God bless you all. Thank you for inspiring all of us. 👏👏👏💯

[@johnbueno3293]

I like you guy. you are now a filipino the most unique people in the world. take care always. God protect you always.

[@Lola-cg6yp]

I know it’s hard! But watching you guys and how you handle yourselves in trying times is truly inspiring. You will look back on these times on how they molded you both into your future of . Hope, Dreams, hard work and FREEDOM most importantly:)❤️

[@aureliatolentino9395]

The typhoon had made the whole family stronger and may God continue to bless you and protect you guys. Story's such a ray of sunshine even through such challenging time.

[@doristinio4862]

Helping one another especially during times of calamities is the number one traits of Filipinos 🤗👉❤️🇵🇭👉🌏

[@Catalinanazareno858]

To those devatated areas I think they need help from millionaires who can provide chin saws to cut down many fallen trees for building materials to the homeless up to this time.Our government can only afford 5k for each family with severely damaged. how about it Millionaires of our land ...

[@mariloumamenta5563]

Hello J and Sasha, we went thru the same thing with Pinatubo here in the north but now everything looks green again. Eventually, by the grace of God everything will be alright again. We just pick up the pieces, relay on each other (Filipino community) and our strong belief in a Supreme Being guiding us is how we Filipinos survive all these years. Ingat kayo (take care).

[@yadi6637]

You will survive guys...its more safe there especially now that omicron is so active...always think positive❤🙏

[@MrDesertFoxChannel]

Nature will find its way back. Help it to regrow and surely everyone will also benefit from it. I was not able to help financially but i have shared a lot of your videos in social media and hope to get more help! Happy new year guys!

[@freekem1867]

You guys definitely have Filipino blood in you, staying and helping others, welcome to Filipino life on the islands. You guys will have no problem adapting to Filipino life. Stay safe and God bless.

[@SneakerByNature]

Don’t mind the plants my friend they will be back in weeks, the coconut tree probably 3-6 months or a year they will look like before.

[@SneakerByNature]

And it’s always good to talk to the locals, that would be the advice when you didn’t know what to do from the start.

[@benjackdasiganmapande6185]

Plant new coconut trees to replace the bald destroyed trees. It takes years just like Yolanda

[@TheIpatnano]

Dear Siargao, the whole Philippines is with you. Keep fighting!

[@annekim3904]

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” 😊 That’s how it goes. Stay positive lovely family! God is with you! 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@dgr8flav]

When life falls coconut trees, enjoy the coconut water.

[@mannypacu6460]

When you only have a broken window unlike others who lost their whole house….enjoy the $$$ you’re getting from your vlogs.

[@dgr8flav]

@@mannypacu6460 That's fine. That's $$$ that will go to the local economy.

[@luluyu5416]

keep safe 8 miles,Siargoa will rise again hello to papang,popping stay safe love you guys 😍😍

[@ambypb3978]

That's the spirit... ❤️❤️❤️👍 Living in the Philippines is for "TOUGH" people indeed. Stay strong, stay positive... be an overcomer... I admire you guys... I'm so inspired 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alzera473]

Yes, very much so, the people accept what happens no matter how bad, even those who lose everything still smile and are happy, they are amazing.😍It is nice of the family that they have decided to stay there, Papang will have help when there the next storm.🤗👏

[@joeferdinandfreeze2111]

glad to see you, guys, have a big smile again ~ love seeing Puppy doing the zoomies! the plan is cool! also, you may want to ask for or buy some vegetable seeds so you can grow them. you may ask your landlady for a small garden where you can plant next to your house. stay safe and keep those big smile on your faces ~

[@tinaramiscal5256]

A huge thank you for loving Siargao Philippines ! Stay safe 8 miles and God bless ....YOU CAN DO IT...Hugs for Story from Manila ..just keep praying and keep believing ..

[@salustianosuay8381]

If you cares and love the Filipinos in return they will love ,respect , help and protect you more that you can imagine.

[@rosefintaoatao]

No skipping ads..to help out. Siargao will become grennier and even better..

[@malounuguid9928]

That is what i do to help in my own small way

[@petetling]

this is all part of living in the philippines. so glad you decided to stay and start anew and learn pinoy resiliency. siargao is one of the best places to stay and live in. power on guys.

[@wrhytz]

Come on people. . . Don't tell me you don't here gleeful giggles in the background. Sounds like joy in paradise to me. Even puppy is happy, . . .

[@cristinasumadchat605]

The country's situation is really difficult right now. People can't go anywhere without being reprimanded on they're vaccine situation. One can't enter malls and do the usual stuff without the jab. It is best that we rely on what nature will give us. Talbos ng kamote, alugbati, pancit-pancitan are some of the vegetables which are easy to grow. It only takes days and you can harvest from it. It is also good for salads. It is good to see that you now have that water tank and the solar fan. Time runs so fast, soon, everything will be running smoothly, just like Poppy, happily running around the greenery.

[@fielpurvis5799]

Talbos ng kamote! Yummy! I miss that sk much! X

[@lucybalazo4556]

I'm happy for you guys are doing great. Little by little everything will go back to normal through bayanihan. Poppy is getting bigger & naugthier.😊💖💖💖

[@czarinapatriz5266]

We thought of storms like vacuums cleansing the air after passing our way, feel the fresh air, so pure and clean, it's nature's way of cleaning the air, you ll get by, everything is going back to normal we all pray for that Jay, Sach, Story and Poppy.

[@starryglowhawkins6044]

Salute to Mary Jane, Papang's family and 8MFH. God Bless the whole family! 😊

[@anastasiabalonosyau3700]

oh so happy looking at you guy's Happy now 😊 And you are taking care of. Papang and Family is so sweet. God Bless you all 🙏 ❤

[@tricejackson5944]

popie had me screaming with laughter when she went zooming through the yard and then went home to rest funny stuff thanks i needed that. such a beautiful family!!

[@pcbatYT]

Inspite of the calamity that just occurred, you are a beacon of positivity and hope. You are handling it well, just shows how balanced your family is. Again, showing Story how to deal with it is an excellent example parents should take heed.Thank you for showcasing and bringing awareness to the world how Philippines life is before and after a vicious typhoon. Just staying on and helping your viewers to understand first hand how and what folks over there are dealing with, a big + to you in our hearts 🥰. Keep it up, guys! More power to you and the folks affected by Odette. 🙏🏼❤️

[@mysterioustravels4305]

I really like looking at Story because she has a very big playground every day which I kinda envy her despite all the things that happens. She's full of joy and her smile means hope for each and everyone around her.

[@James-gv2qr]

.It's coming back up.2022 , history. but comparing Btc to 2013, 2017 it's like comparing the 1800's to 2000's. It kinda sounds good but it's apple's to orange's. I have been holding since 2018 and I am hoping just like everyone else that it will assess before 2022, but some believe while others don't! Too many instuititations waiting for new budget allocations. Suppress the market for the real money to come in, ergo the lengthening of the cycle!!! I wish I had bought more. I am in profit for now but I am planning on using my experience to do exactly what you have said in this post. I have learned from you and other especially From Chris Larren, who taught me how to make trade and increase my crypto from 6 to 15btc that no one really knows what is going to happen and I know you are only saying what you think will happen based on the past. It is yours and my opinion so people should make their own investment choices based on their own research..

[@James-gv2qr]

...You can reach on ͲeIєɠɾαm Chrislarren01 ....

[@James-gv2qr]

.... Whatsap ✙19177468150

[@DIEGO-el3mb]

..I have been getting the best from using his trading system

[@Diana-tr9ei]

..Larren is one of the best crypto market traders. I was able to make up my loss with his strategy in the fall and his daily signals are 100% sustainable. It was very easy compared to other programs I've used in the past

[@oliviamichelle1663]

please educate me, i’ve come across this name before about this i'm interested to start?

[@z3rv4c]

nice to hear that..just wanted to help by not skipping ads..keep safe

[@frauleinjagiya6024]

Super glad you're feeling positive again about living in the island. Your vlogs bring so much joy and hope to typhoon Odette survivors. Also, I couldn't help but noticed that Story looks so grown up now! Such a cutie ❤️ Take care guys!

[@alexatienza5292]

Take Care Guys Praying for Siargao to be Back To Normal

[@JomarLumacang]

Napa Mahal na sila sa Siargao Island 🏝️...kahit mahirap ang Buhay dyan parin sila kahit my unos na Dumating.. thank You Guys for the Love our Country. Stay Strong.

[@jesjosunga9393]

Your situation is hard there but you were able to live with it day by day such an inspiring family

[@lourdesamosco993]

8 miles from home , I’m proud of you guys for not leaving the locals, GODBLESS you Jay , Shasha , Story and poppy , stay safe.

[@AshWhole-xu3pw]

Of course they are making money out of people’s misfortune and misery….. like all the other foreign vloggers… good for the vlog… and people send them money and goods instead to the real needy, those who have nothing and lost everything…pinoy nga naman…

[@Mr.Grownman]

@@AshWhole-xu3pw Appreciate mo na lang

[@igorotfarmers3549]

@@AshWhole-xu3pw hay naku lol much better namn paanorin Yan kaysa sa vlog na hobot hobad ganyan namn talaga buhay kailangan talaga Ng pagkakakitaan lol your just jealous brother 🙄🙉😤may it's part of their dreams blogging about their life journeys!! basta I love supporting thier vlog so if don't like to support them they didn't beg you for your support lol 🙄😤👎

[@bazzle_brush]

I just found your channel through you video of the typhoon. Never heard of Siargao before, or particularly cared. Now I know you're staying there and contributing to the recovery of the island, I'm fully invested in your videos and can't wait to see how you and the community get back on your feet. Keep documenting everything, it's so interesting to see the power of the human spirit and resolve.

[@Burgobaby]

Papang is just amazing. He is indeed Super Papang 🙏🏼

[@mariacristinagrafilo1166]

Am so glad filipinos giving our 8MFH family so much love, care and protection....so much great news in this video...still not skipping ads!!!!! Our prayers and love to everyone recovering from odette! “Story” is such a brave kid...i love how she’s adapting and still so happy...

[@CB-dl6cz]

Story has the best laugh! Hearing her giggle in background as she is playing with Poppy as you both are speaking is priceless!! ❤️❤️ Looks like progress is happening! ❤️❤️

[@jgpf12]

In bad times or good times you are embracing siargao.. bless your family

[@malonequinn826]

i saw the response of your viewers sending monetary help,and it is enormous how generous the people are in sending help.

[@briandicks3805]

Hope we get to see them helping the comunity with the generous funds they are reciving and not just pocket it all

[@kbpbasteboys4632]

The family refused the donation from their supporters. Instead, the donation was forwarded to the DSWD and Pilar PNP to be distributed to selected community members like senior citizens.

[@piacash5216]

Oh no not the DSDW the money goes to theirs pockets too 🤣😅😂

[@jocelynorquillas7445]

Slowly but surely siargao will rise again ❤❤❤👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@herchickenlegs4]

You are all amazing Jay Sasha, Story and poppy and all people in Siargao. Wow! poppy enjoying running around.. fantastic! I loved it when Jay says Oh! Hello beast to Story and Story pointed out to poppy here's the actual beast 🐈 ..😊..❤️❤️❤️

[@rogerx9298]

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." (something like that)

[@annecundiman8621]

Happy to watch new vlog of you guys.. no skipping ads to help other people there in Siargao..

[@rignacio9586]

Things are looking up! Stay safe, eight miles family!

[@nonongvargas6674]

Papang might want to entertain the idea of diversifying the crops that he will grow in lieu of coconuts. Aside from bananas, he might want to allocate a few acres to short-term crops those that can be harvested in 45-60 days. Many vegetable varieties are in this category. He just has to match which vegetable is compatible with the kind of soil in his farm. Having produce in such a short time is a good psychological boost for everyone.

[@alzera473]

Yeah good idea J and Sachca should start a vegetable garden to be more self sufficient in troubled times.

[@cristycaya7561]

So glad to see you recovering from that trumatic experience you will tern more about nature and life story will grow with love and values..God Bless Siargao and the people of Siargao! Keep safe

[@KHK360]

Wow! Poppy was on turbo charge mode 🚀😂 Good to see things falling back in place slowly… A sunny and bright video after many days was so nice to see! 👌🤩

[@gloriawingate5183]

It’s 5AM in the morning in Texas, I so enjoy watching your blogs even if a year ago. Watching Storey grow and learn is delightful. I have 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren blessings from God. I will continue to watch and try to put your travels in order ❤️ from MeMe

[@lynndesagon0264]

Hello beautiful family....sending love...kisses to Story. Poppy is so energetic. Keep safe and more updates to watch.

[@minafepudan1736]

yes, the glow is back in your eyes Sascha.

[@lovelyme344]

So much love and respect with this family🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kerryevans1562]

Siargao Story 🌈 Mjamal Sacha Your vlogs are testaments to exactly who you are... Cometh the hour Cometh the man woman child even the 🐕 fair play to you ... Giving Mary Jane Papang and the locals credit 👏 for their resilience ... Josephine balikbayan 📦 box of vegan 😊 delights .... Mjamal loving the hair it suits you you need to go to Sacha coffiuse to style it for you... Siargao Story 🌈 Rolling with the punches not a bother on her Bahalana.. Sacha compassion shines through as cuddler in chief... POPPY free at last Story's laughter as poppy 🤣 flies around Delightful... Progress not perfection Hope all round you No negative waves Keep looking out to ocean.... you will be grand...Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🌄 🇮🇪 sure we are all rooting for youse here.....

[@charlescanezo2668]

Watching ur blog no skip add one way to help u in small way God bless ur family & all siargaonon

[@edisontesla3932]

You can actually plant dwarf coconuts to replace the ones that died. Dwarfs will start to fruit in 3 years.

[@andrewgibbs7279]

Great to see you guys smiling through the whole video 🙂 that in itself speaks volumes. Sairgao and the Filipinos are the Phoenix, rising up from the ashes 💪👊❤️

[@dewanienotarion434]

Truly the mighty hands of God protect you. We loved you 8 miles from home.. We've waitin your vlog for the whole day. Thank you soooo much.. Kisses to Story and huggss to poppy. 😘😘😘😘

[@lisagalindez8606]

I also want to say, watching your guys milestones give a feelgood feeling inside, I think it is called INSPIRATION. with a tinge of sadness, that you are going through it and seeing paradise with a broken wing. It will fly again. Yeah, smiles are so much better. Sun helps and other souls give support you dont see but feel

[@bethsanerall3346]

Filipinos are hard workers and resilient. It is so heart warming that EMFH has loved and embraced our culture and the people by staying behind after the storm and helping in rebuilding. We have so much respect and love to your family. Thank you for everything you do. You make us Filipinos proud of our own country and for showing the Philippines to the world. ❤❤❤

[@maryhodgson3970]

Yes Beth I am thankful to that they are sharing there. Story about the before and after the storm,how they all help each other in hard times I wish America was more like the Filipinos mutch love they have in there ❤️ hearts I myself had a problem no where to go or what I was to do at age 17 thank GOD for my older Filipino girl friend who took me in +took care of me .she came from the Filipinos island she was so sweet and so kind to me and she keap me away from bad people +drugs she was a blessing for me in those hard days in my life GOD BLESS THE FILIPINOS.

[@shortydreamingtohikeatsome7176]

The coconut trunks are good for building cottages or temporary houses..you can use them as substitute to woods

[@VictoriaGZ323]

Siargao will rise again! Things are getting better soon. Good to see your house had the window glasses installed. Kudos to your landlady and papang’s family. Keep the positivity and the bayanihan spirit. God bless your family and everybody there. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@maritessimportante8719]

praying that this beautiful island and the people living/ stayed remain protected and healthy.

[@deliahernaez7755]

Story is growing fast Sending my hugs to this smart pretty kid

[@maritescarino4555]

I enjoyed this vlog today because I can hear joy in your laughter which means you've overcome the storm! That's great 8MFH!💜💜💜

[@desireefitzgibbon9781]

We're very hopeful all will get be back slowly but surely. Thank you for keeping us in the know of your situation. You look a bit more relieved now, Mary Jane's arrival definitely helped. Story has grown so much more! She is very brave, thanks to your love and affection, she's adapting to this awful mother nature blast. Love you guys AND Poppy!

[@kjamessalds4413]

Yes! Make a vegetable garden and plant casava,squash or camote.

[@marilousumo226]

It is amazing to know how Batanes people can cope with frquent strong storms in their islands. Their houses are made of stone but the roof I think are made of very thick nipa .. maybe .. not sure what is the exact material for their roofs.

[@edenespaldon6468]

Wow, Poppy is so happy. I am very happy for you and your family, Jay. Papang looks great as well. Slowly, Siargao will rise.

[@enriquealigato1540]

Great to see things getting better. Papang is such hardworking man. Much respect ✊

[@gwendolynralphbrowne459]

Your happiness makes my heart glad. I love you guys. You will rebound much stronger and better. Blessings always! ♥️🇦🇬

[@chantararix]

I think this is a big opportunity for you to experience Bayanihan. Bayanihan is part of the Filipino culture where the whole community gather to help each other out. As family is an important thing in the Philippines, when it comes to calamities that tear down our houses, we extend our "family" into the community. Resilience is in the Filipino blood. We will rise together from this.

[@mannypacu6460]

Great idea! Experience Bayanihan by participating in it. Will we see J rolling away coconut trees away, repairing his garage, helping with repairing poor people's homes? Foreigners doing bayanihan work....Wow!!

[@jeffyON3]

The lesson... Stand up whatever you fall and you will soon realize that you're tougher, stronger and resilience than before. Coconut grow soon. Siargao will be stronger and more beautiful than before.

[@asiavezz3583]

hello 👋 eight miles from home 🏡 how are u guy's jay sacha,story and p0ppy take care always ❤ you all

[@timothyurabe8303]

I had planned to visit Siargao for rest and recreation, in January, but that’s not to be so anymore. Or maybe I will once the hotels are up and running, and when non essential travel is allowed again. Maybe I’ll say hi to the Eight Milers! Keep safe everyone in Siargao!!!

[@kayumanggi6248]

Love watching you, guys! Your positivity is quite contagious even on this dreary days! Thanks for not abandoning the islands!

[@discobay95]

You're lucky, some other foreigners who were victims are there going out everyday trying to help others

[@mannypacu6460]

I agree, they are very lucky. People are going out of their way to help them. They have become the priority, so they can be comfortable. Repairing the windows, finding a water solution, people sending them cornflakes...wow!! Filipinos really love foreigners! Amazing generosity!

[@briandicks3805]

This couple could not care less about the locals and how they are suffering just as long as they are ok , windows ,generator ,water tank, cornflakes , chocolate, well fed Dog, as long as Jay & Sasha are ok thats all that matters

[@merlin5lt1]

@@briandicks3805 do you live with them? You see a part of their life what they share in the KZbin and you think that you know them well!

[@eleanorimperio7013]

Nice to see you three smiling & laughing again! God bless you, J, Sasha & Story!

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

It is so awesome that you have braved it out and have stayed on the island. Love story's Grin!!! at the end lol

[@jennifermackinnon6982]

Poppy is turning into a very beautiful dog. How you have saved her is just tremendous. I hope for many years of happiness for her in your family. She crawled under the right steps!

[@GoBravesATL]

Your Landlord is taking excellent, loving care of your family. I hope you’re able to find a way to stay.

[@bunnylouise1004]

Oh hi fake Alexander, good to see you back on this old account and of course you're still pretending to be living in Costa Rica oh dear lmfao.

[@NovaGirl8]

maybe a vegetable garden. Kamote (sweet potato) grows fast although the tubers grow slow but you at least have some greens and you can turn it into a juice/tea by boiling the fresh leaves

[@paw2940]

God always provides our needs and even our wants. It may take time but your community will rebuild. Watching and supporting from Chicago!

[@markygonzales4589]

I feel sad that our country is slowly recovering our economy from pandemic through tourism and this happens to our beautiful islands.🥺 I can't wait for this island to bloom again beautifully, in time.

[@johnfranks9817]

That dog has bonded to his pack through all of this. As a service dog trainer this makes me smile.

[@slowandwilder]

It's going to take time, but you've already made such amazing progress. I really enjoy seeing how you interact with the locals; just shows you what a cooperative bunch you all are. P.S Poppy is so cute and she clearly loves her human family. Sending abundance from Portugal.

[@pastorjustimbaste3645]

God Bless you guys!

[@boyasia5874]

Most of the locals don't have that kind of sturdy house and their home was destroyed . This family is lucky they have a sturdy house..People of any nation become resilient after any natural disaster. They become stronger, help each other and they pick up the pieces..

[@evelinholmes6401]

I am even surprised with so much devastation, that the have found a repair shop for there windows. Since glass is so fragile and a water tank. Good for them❤️

[@alzera473]

I hope they put the window frames in with longer screws and more screws and that they replaced their window panes with a thicker glass. They should think about putting shutters over the windows, so when it going to storm you go outside and close all the shutters.

[@remyespino1257]

@@alzera473 agree, or nail a wood over the window...

[@boyasia5874]

Any rebuilding materials have to be shipped from the mainland which could be very costly.

[@mannypacu6460]

I agree, if viewers can only see other families that are in much worse situation than J and Sacha. Too bad the poor families are not vloggers. J said he will help others too. Maybe he will give $$$ from the millions of views from their vlogs.

[@jojiedpb2141]

Nice to see you all get to smile again after the typhoon.our house in Cebu still no electricity uptown now

[@nomadsgirl.3558]

Thanks for continuous updating, I'm looking forward for every videos uploaded. It's kind of watching soap, there's different genres; drama, terrifying scenes during the typhoon, happy and exciting moments, simple joys, funny moments of Story and Poppy and the suspense part of seeing the area back to normal in the process.🤔 My feeling now is more of relieved as I see you all very hopeful and positive. Keep up and God bless you all. 🙏😻👍

[@mannypacu6460]

J is an excellent video content creator! He doesn't want the video to convey they are OK now, otherwise people will refrain from helping them build a comfortable home. More skipping ads, the better....more $$$!

[@briandicks3805]

@@mannypacu6460 Sad that people cant see through their deception.

[@nomadsgirl.3558]

@@briandicks3805 the saddest part when you have people full of envy and insecurities.🤔😬👎

[@nomadsgirl.3558]

@@mannypacu6460 Poor you, lots of envy and insecurities in life.🤔👎😬

[@jojetfabros6620]

No skip ads.

[@manilacu8142]

It's nice to see you all smiling and looking forward to help rebuild the communtiy there. Thank you.

[@manwithmountain]

Sacha is able to smile now. It will get even better in a few months.