Finding My NEW HOME In The Philippines Mountains? An Emotional Journey (Cordilleras E06)

COULD THIS BE THE PERFECT NEW HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES?
This was an emotional journey as I crossed the Bessang Pass, full of history, to Bauko in Mountain Province.
You see, I'd found that there was a "St Anselm's Church" nearby - the only one with the same name as me in the whole country. So since I was nearby, I decided to find it!
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[@marlenehermonimo1035]

Your Northern Luzon trip are so great, not only because of the beautiful and historic places but also the way you narrated some stories and information concerning each places you visited and passed by. Enjoy the rest of your trip and be safe.

[@senymendoza9810]

Your vlogs are always so informative, not just entertaining. I appreciate that you take extra effort to research the history of every place you visit and give us more info when you talk to the natives of the place. Of course, your shots are increasingly getting more stunning and professional, you have an aesthetic eye. I am jealous that you’re able to go to places the average Filipno has never been and that you show us how beautiful our country is and what lovely souls and hearts reside everywhere. Keep doing what you do. Wishing you safety, peace, strength, and happiness on your every journey.

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my new friend

[@analizaabiog2935]

Wow interesting...

[@rickyph5320]

Many motovloggers travel to Bessang Pass and say it is beautiful. But they didn't get the real beauty of the history and culture there. This is a video that shows the real beauty that we don't see in the main stream media. Kudos KD nindot kaayo!❤

[@zjm4130]

Your recent travel videos are just absolutely amazing..You have gone to uncharted territories that no one has ever ventured amongst U tube vloggers.The content,the sceneries & your narration can be compared to a mini geographic series.keep bringing it & be safe

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my new friend

[@unoblock3296]

Kumader Daot's travel vlogs are made more significant with a historical background of the places he visits. This makes watching your videos more interesting. It is much appreciated for a person like you - of British origin and yet can still find an opportunity to dig into history and relate this information to all watchers from different parts of the world.

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my new friend

[@vickypalod3860]

Wow, impressive Anselm!You made it to my hometown. I was born in Bauko. Bauko and Sagada is well known to me growing up. I left 40 years ago. The place still has that sense of peace and serenity. I can't explain it but you the to see and feel the place to understand it. Different vibes there compared to the rest of the Philippines. If I knew you were going there, you could have stayed at my place. Only 10 min walk from Dumog. Anyway, enjoy your adventures. Always watching you. Keep vlogging!

[@KumanderDaot]

Yeah, Bauko has an awesome vibe! I know what you mean!

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my new friend

[@unoblock3296]

St Anselm - Anglican churches are quite common in the Cordillera areas. At first, I mistook them as Catholic church because of the names of the saints. Some of their buildings are beautifully built, simple, yet adapted to their culture. I also like the St Mary;s Church in Sagada.

[@gertiemaebourjess167]

Thank you once more for showing this part of Ilocos Sur and the Cordilleras. The small villages are so unique!

[@Neal_only1]

You are well on your way to becoming the professional guide of the Philippines so far from home in Davao, your Filipino family should be so proud of your efforts sharing cultural destinys of the countless numbers of people past, present, and future. JOLLY GOOD SHOW FRIEND !

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Thank you very much for promoting our culture in the North

[@jdive12]

Man, Domog Inn was where our team stayed for 3 days when we had our mission trip! We have a small org called the Souls&Sounds Ministries that helps out small churches. And watching you being there is what I call a "positive coincidence"! Awesome!

[@KumanderDaot]

That's a positive coincidence for sure!

[@eugenepanganiban5142]

While I was watching your vlog as if I am watching a documentary. Very impressive! Good luck on your next journey.

[@fredbadbaden5322]

I am so happy Anselm that you were able to go to Region 1 or the Ilocos Region. I use to work in the government when I was still there that's why I am familiar with the places where you visited. As a Filipino, I envy you coz I wasn't able visit all of the Philippines. I always watch your vlogs and I guess you have already visited almost all the places in the Philippines and you even know the history and culture of those places. Thank you Anselm for these things you're doing, showing the Philippines to the world. You are more Filipino than me. God bless you always and always take care.

[@ciro1953]

Thank you very much commander Daot for showing the other side of the Philippines on your many travels and from a great Wales citizen adapting to the life in the Philippines to show what the Filipino are missing with the help of your videos I hope they appreciate your contribution to show that the Philippines has a lot of places to visit many thanks please be safe God Bless on your many trips

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my new friend

[@jhunjhun0412]

Nice trip with beautiful mountain andscaping ❤😍💯👍

[@letiesibal9302]

Bravery is one of the characteristics of Filipinos youre a good documentarist Anselm👏👏👍👍

[@raralee07646]

what a beautiful steep highway and amazing landscape. thank you for showing us once again KD!❤❤❤❤

[@pablosimbajon2701]

Daut.. Thank you so much for showing us places in the Philippines..

[@JulieRock19]

Thank you for sharing this... I wouldn't be able to see this in person, so I very much appreciate you sharing this video... sharing Filipinos' almost-lost culture.

[@merlolimet4224]

Oh !the good police is my nephew.

[@KumanderDaot]

Small world! Very nice guy

[@analizaabiog2935]

😊

[@analizaabiog2935]

❤

[@kuyajeffongfong9813]

KUMANDER D from now on, i'll be calling you a BECOMING FILIPINO D 2.0 ❤❤❤ keep going and explrong our beloved nation. AMPING KANUNAY ❤❤❤

[@faymcgear]

He has his own unique identity- it is not appropriate to name him after somebody else’s identity, that’s not fair at all.

[@aminahforever4277]

Good morning KD, this is really emotional and an epic travel. Thank you for featuring these wonderful places.

[@jackibagbaga7638]

Those mountain province villages somewhat similar to those villages we saw on our recent tour of Scotland. Once when the Baguio Bontoc road due to landslides, we took the long route from Bontoc to bauko to Cervantes thru the besang pass to Ilocos sur and la union to Baguio. A very scenic route but long drive. Way back, we use big clay pot jars to keep drinking water cold. If you notice house construction in the Cordilleras are either made of concrete or pine wood wood with tin roofs unlike in the lowlands or visayas. Keep exploring the different part of the Philippines, the beautiful Cordilleras.

[@veryellson3200]

This is absolute Wow. Thank you kumander. Its my first time to see what Besang Pass actually looked like which I learned & read only from history books

[@ShielaMayDizor]

Wow. You took time to learn the history and SHARE IT! i hope the Department of Tourism acknowledges your effort. God bless

[@floranteguron3513]

I love the soundtrack of this episode... it's accentuated the natural beauty of the landscape to the next level. Another exciting n informative, educational experience under your belt. KD, keep up the amazing journey of Northern Luzon...

[@melodymuguerza1363]

exactly 😊

[@Melody1433]

My mother is from Lubon, Tadian, Mt. Province. A simple but beautiful rural village. Thank you for making this beautiful vlog.🥰

[@joyrussell1974]

thank you mr Daot for showing this. As a Philipino and American . I didn't really understand how many cultures in the philippines. That culture you just showed how they used to live back then. It remind me here in the USA the first people who live here before English influences. We call it here native India. Geronemo and crazy horse people. and they are still excess and practice there own tradition. So I have to asked you. does those people still excess there in the philippines , and keep there old tradition culture.. anyway thank you very much for this philippines history.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

My uncle and his unit went through the islands building runways to bring in supplies for the allied forces. They had pockets of resistance from small bands of Japanese there up till even after the war was over. So much has changed since 1945 I'm sure.

[@tinaraphael9783]

Incridible its absolutely breathtaking you've to hold your breath to look up and down to those mountains. i salute you KD thank you.

[@Ilovedthephilippines]

Wow I’m so amazed with your videos. I’ve traveled 27 countries seen many many vloggers I have never watched one as interested as you. You definitely deserve a award from the Philippine Government for showing their country in a way no other KZbinr does. So positively and inspirational. You find the best deals on your travels I sure wish you would add links to some of the places you stay.

[@sudoym3484]

Kumander Daot, you reminded me of Benjamin from Bald and Bankrupt dropping bits and pieces of facts and history as you take us with you in your travels and adventures. Always good to see having fun.

[@KumanderDaot]

Bald is awesome!

[@sudoym3484]

@@KumanderDaot mura sad ug ikaw 😊. Safe travels.

[@melcarpiso5604]

Majestic mountains, sumptuous foods,.great landscapes,. beautiful soul of the locals,. What else can we ask for,..great vlog Kd,.ride safe

[@kalkanelinggon7131]

This kind of vlogs are the best ones, this the reason why i keep telling my friends when you travel to any places, dont just take selfies and pictures. Go try the local foods, learn the cultures and history and appreciate the nature. Im living in canada now and i love watching this kind of videos cuz i have roots from mt province. Thanks Kumander for showcasing the cordillera region.

[@supremo4638]

Wow!! I love the cinematic of the mountains kumander...for my love and support to you...i am not skipping ads...you have my full support kumander...keep safe alwa2 on your journey....watching here from Pampanga...

[@jc-vj3ie]

Thank you kumader for showcasing the best in PH. Nice roads.

[@nesspersonalvlog5760]

Wow Kumander Daot, Thank you so much for sharing this content❤️❤️❤️. Stunning drone shots with a stunning road terrain but a kind of scary. This is what I loved about your content, a part from sharing the beauty of nature that the Philippines has. You also shared culture and history that most Filipinos are not aware of or maybe forgotten 🙏. Thanks for all the efforts and wishing you all the best and keep safe always. Watching from UAE 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪 PS. I don't skip the ads 😊Just keep going you will reach millions subscribers.

[@Marie-pw8dl]

I love that they preserve as well as practice their indigenous culture. Yes...make it alive n it will invite foreigners to enjoy your culture.❤

[@richardcraft929]

Wonderful video. What I felt while watching is you are just a normal everyday buddy sharing what he finds on the road. Not pretentious, no degrading Filipinos for they way they live. Rather, celebrating cultural diversity and enjoying what each area has to offer other than the tourist dive spots and fancy hotels. Keep it up Kumander!

[@jeanniemaesacla5783]

Proud Suyoninan here ❤️❤️ Proud Ilocano ❤️ Thank you for visiting our school.💪

[@del4905]

Beautiful and dangerous gorges Kumander thank you for capturing the view for us. 😊

[@ervinarmintia3535]

Great video and great story kumander Daot..watching your videos is like watching history channel..travel safe and God bless you. 🙏

[@esperanzagilpo2714]

Giving context to where you are makes the place meaningful.More power KD!❤

[@nanbolz2238]

Wow, Anselm. You have depth! You talk ontology and have a good sense of history. It is soo refreshing to watch vlogs like this. It moves the soul.

[@noemicda3793]

Wowww 😮 who can imagine for you to get into the province of ours from Davao 🙌 Have a great travel and stay safe. ❤️

[@christineparayno4032]

You’re one of the best vlogger k. Daot. Very informative places and the way you lay out the history of one town or village or city. Thank you k. Daot for all you do in the Philippines.

[@elisaponceja2904]

Thank you! You visited my hometown Suyo and feature it in your vlog. Isn’t it beautiful?

[@KumanderDaot]

Suyo is awesome!

[@brendadel-ong9611]

Wow,u've got the best adventures ever that none of us,not most us Cordillerans never did..proud to be an igorota,the place u're in now is near my father's hometown...

[@joevergara1433]

Stunning cinematography and great story!!!

[@wavemaker2077]

This must be the first time that I saw a vlogger reach the Ilocos region. The Ilocos region is usually not well visited by vloggers. Are there really not so many places to see there? I hope KD can show us more places to visit in the Ilocos region.

[@medic2194]

Great journey, bro! Stay safe and hydrated. Cheers!

[@jrjoe8770]

Wow, my beloved home town Suyo is at Kumander Daot vlog's episode. Thanks for stopping by and giving some minutes featuring our town. Safe journey to the cordilleras

[@user-mz4ce2rm9z]

From Vigan, you went back to the mountains, Besang Pass that most of us only learned through Philippine history !!’ From the pages of History books, you brought us to view it on your video, thanks Anselm, you are amazing!!!🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎💕💕💕sending love from California, thanks Anselm❤❤❤⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@th3_memories]

This is what you get when you talk to locals 😊, your life really changes now kumander D. Your way of making contents are very unique to other vloggers.well done kumander D. Soon you'll be recognized by the whole country, same as your friend kulas.

[@iceventurer1589]

Hi Anselmo/Kumander Daot. I am a subscriber from New York City. Filipino by origin and now living in the US with Family. I am really mesmerized not only with your scenic journeys but more so with how you tell your stories in every journey. You have the liking of Ian Wright, a former presenter at the lonely planet program from Discovery Channel few years back. You are doing an awesome job! Stay safe with every journey and God Bless your Family! Stay safe mate!!

[@pinky9875]

What an epic journey so beautiful mountain scenery I'm Pilipino but never have the guts to venture in such beautiful historic places in the Philippines and thank you for sharing love your blogs😘.

[@rodellcabacungan5100]

How i wish to meet you in person Kumander Daot..im from Tarlac and currently working in the Metro..you are so lucky because not all Filipinos (millions of Filipinos) even I, had been to the many places you've travel, stay safe Kumander and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Philippines, our country♥️

[@apollo19970]

Thank you so much Anselm/Kumander D for educating us for being a foreign documentaries for loving Philippines, kudos to you, keep it up...God Bless you and be safe always. "Mabuhay ka!"

[@JALGalleries]

Wow.. I miss that place, Pandayan.. I covered a friend's wedding at the 1st church you visited and we're glad that the chapel with your name is still standing.. You should had tried to go up from Pandayan to Cada Mankayan at boundary of Bauko and Mankayan where Kulas went before..

[@KumanderDaot]

I want to take that road some day! It looks awesome!

[@elmocuaresma8828]

All your videos KD I liked to watch, due to it's relevance in our Philippine culture.

[@edmendoza1501]

I was supposed to drive to Besang pass from Vigan just for the views years ago but KD has shown in detail what i could have not seen, the vlog of Kulas on the same pass way back was insane as well, thank you guys for doing it for us...

[@melportillo2517]

Thank you kumander D.nice video ride safe

[@thanewulfgar]

Great video. Some day I want to travel to historical places like you. I enjoy history in real time.

[@NPRNTVChannel]

I’m from N. Mindanao but I’ve never visited Southern Mindanao in my younger days in the 70’s & 80’s maybe because of the insurgency problem. Thanks God Peace have finally prevailed. Komander Daut is so lucky entermingling with the locals. Watching from the USA.

[@BoyPerstaym]

ey ey eyyy!!!

[@KumanderDaot]

Oh no no no no no

[@gigigelvosa5023]

Thank you for exploring the Philippines,places I could not visit on my own.even though I lived in Bagiuo for 4 years

[@georgegascojr.4373]

Entairtaining and imformative kaau brad, nice one!

[@clydeseaside345]

Loving learning the history and seeing the beauty of the Philippines

[@melaimoncatar]

Was in Vigan 2 days ago, laag sa Norte V2. Had a blast pero Ako mga kauban nadaut! Your vlogs are so good, informative and amazing. Maayong Bungkag!

[@KumanderDaot]

Maayong Bungkag! Glad you had a great time! Amping daw imong kauban!

[@bubuli55]

Thanks for the very informative and interesting video. Shawtawt to my cousin Boyet Aluyen of Bauko. ✌️

[@josiezaldivar368]

You are an excellent storyteller. I admire your dedication to travel places not familiar to most of us here in the Philippines.

[@garyfelker8206]

Enjoy and be safe kumander,

[@Mojo0820]

Magandang umaga Kumander Daot,ride safe

[@celinadin8361]

that's what i like in your vlog bcuz you incorporate historical facts that we locals learn addirional facts. thanks & go on wt your journey. always stay safe. 😊

[@marclopez9834]

Good Morning Kumander D!

[@thisiscamarie]

You had me tearing up at 13:52 Kumander! As always, thank you for bringing us along on your adventures! ❤️

[@obetz4160]

WOW! This is Amazing! Your teaching us Filipinos our own history. Thank You.

[@christopherturco197]

The policeman must be Boy Perstym's cousin. 2:41 "Are you a moto vlogger?" You should have told him "No, I'm an influencer." He He He!!!😆😝🤣 I really enjoy how you seek out historic and cultural places in the Philippines, whether they are from WWII, or from the Spanish colonial era, or whenever. You make your visits to places more meaningful to see by the way you share their historic and cultural significance. And your support of the indigenous tribes and sharing of their cultural richness is so enriching for all of us viewers. And I'd be remiss if I didn't say how your drone views are always so epic! Once again, salamat for bringing us along on your journeys!!!🤙

[@KumanderDaot]

I had BoyP's voice in my head when he asked me that hahaha Thank you too, for appreciating these little tidbits... I also enjoy learning and researching these things!

[@evan12745]

Hey Anselm you should visit Apayao province as well,we have the famous Lussuk cave and many more beautiful places to visit

[@KumanderDaot]

Hope to go to Apayao soon 🙂

[@einryms8335]

Yes,,KD should complete tour of the 5 province of cordillera,, Im just a bit sad He did not much cover abra,,

[@jinggeorpames3273]

Its almost 40 more degrees. Be hydrated and keep safe KD

[@bobsnow9872]

Fantastic my young friend. This was a very enjoyable journey. Thanks!

[@rubenreyes4477]

Man has a diff. view in happiness in life. Some loves the beaches and some loves the mountain places.. That makes this world wonderful to lived..

[@dodongsiger788]

Brilliant and wonderful video, it's like watching a documentary!

[@maffisakuraba1805]

Such a very touching history and another culture of us Filipinos.thank you Kumander Daot ,keep on exploring ,enjoy and keep safe.Godbless you always brother 🙏💞💞💞🇵🇭🇯🇵

[@susancan2939]

The Department of Tourism needs to promote the Mountain Provinces, beautiful sceneries and houses are will built.

[@ykithkcs5393]

Thank you so much for coming to see the beauty of our beloved town Suyo Kumander Daot most especially our school (Bago Tribe) #ProudSuyonian❤ #ProudBagoHere😘♥️

[@amhigh8946]

Travel safe po as always

[@bokelvin165]

Fun fact: Panday in Visayan Language means carpenter. Panday in Tagalog means blacksmith.

[@apollo19970]

Thank you so much Kumander D for educating us and for loving Philippines, kudos to you always...God Bless you always and keep safe always.

[@DallasCarr-1]

Thank you Anselm for visiting our place in the Bessang Pass, my wife's home village, Man-Atong. You surely must have stepped in my foot prints nearly every place you filmed there. Hahaaa!

[@sonbeke3764]

That small hill at the middle is Mt. Mogao also called Mt. Clitoris..hope you go up and do some drone footage for us to see..

[@martinhare6085]

I always visit Ilocos Sur every year. It's my birthplace and friends there never forget me. I never had a chance to visit where you went but the vibe of the place has always been home to me.

[@johnrayclarito8013]

I agree. At first I thought Halsema is dangerous, but wait until you go to Bessang Pass.

[@emjasacla9621]

I watched your vlogs which are mostly in the south but this Suyo - my hometown - stop is a real surprise. 😊 Thanks for stopping by and have a glimpse of our place and culture. Mabuhay ka Kumander Daot! 😊👏💪🏼

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

Hi to all. Sometimes we are dawen to meaning of ourselves and it it the purpose of self worth. It lift your spirits in your sole to meaning of health and disputes. Good one KD, really nice blog of history and mountains rides and the survival of the Philippines

[@artatitsbest7434]

OMG grabe ang galing mo na. This vlog is by far the most spectacular of your vlogs... Keep it up💪

[@carolinekepes7953]

Another awesome travel documentary👏 you not only take us on beautiful sceneries but most importantly, on historic sites that Im ashamed to say I haven't known in school😆 Thank You kumander. Can't wait for the next vid.

[@rastaman111888]

WoW you have been to the most amazing place in the 🇵🇭. Awesome..Thank you. Pinoy here in Lancashire UK.

[@RDLACHICA]

Wicked! You are so Galing as a story teller. Thanks for making our history as interesting as the places you visit.kudos, kd!

[@mariscambel8591]

Thanks, KD. I had the chance to pass by that road when I went to Cervantes and Quirino for a medical mission. It brought back some good memories.