🇵🇭 First Day Bantayan Island | Kota Beach, Philippines (2022)

[@amaliahightower]

What a beautiful sunset 🌅 Kinda looks like Aurora Borealis but its the opposite color of green and purple. Amazingly mesmerizing 💚 I just don’t know what it is Mergim why you’re not getting a lot of views?! Common guys let’s show our appreciation to this hard working man 🙏

[@LeePipes007]

locals in the philippines especially in the visayas region are indeed very friendly.. its like ur just asking for directions and next time u know it, they are offering u redhorse.. lol.. 😂

[@annilynfabillar4485]

Soo true... We, the Bisaya esp from Cebu where i live, is very much accomodating and ready to lend a hand to visitors of our place. Coz we empathize wth them and put ourselves in their shoes how hard it is to be alone and lost in a foreign land. Not to mention the innate friendliness that we have, maybe its in our culture to be gracious to visitors of our place. 💖

[@eilasorrodag8096]

Beautiful island 🏝️🏖️ keep safe ❤️❤️❤️

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It is :)

[@lapulapupintado2892]

Si, es una Isla Hermosa y Tu Tambien.

[@EmperorAelius]

Wow ang ganda ng beach sa likod ni Mergim 😱

[@blythezoe2579]

Beautiful cloud formation, background view is amazing, great video

[@karenp7307]

This is what I like about Mergim's vlog. Very natural. Positive attracts positive no matter how the travelling in the Philippines can be very difficult and feels discomfort for foreigners/tourists. I wish you find our place or country worth to visit even not for vlogging but for healing travel as well.

[@marierocher4422]

I love the cloud formations and colors in Bantayan islands specially the sunset. Try to watch. Good you’re doing well in your trip and interacting with locals. You’re funny with the jelly fish. The light brown color or light gray is edible and we eat it with vinegar and onion. 😂. You know we are Islanders closer to the sea, not in metropolitan city

[@evepalisada2640]

Great to watch Mergin who effortlessly, naturally clicks with the local folks....how you have mastered what sustains the interests of the folks is so impressive...that makes us so proud of you, Mergim.... keep it up

[@lydiaespadilla8781]

Injoy sir mergim take care...

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you

[@marktenebro5008]

Thank you for featuring us😘

[@JustmeUncleNikko]

Underrated vlogger, You deserve more subs than you currently have right now.. Imo

[@ricassandray6008]

15:00 Awwww what a smart boy! Thanks for saving that jellyfish. I miss Kota Beach sunsets. Haven't been there in awhile. They have good halo-halo!

[@gw3437]

Another superb vlog, always working hard, must be hard travelling by yourself, hope your girlfriend can join you soon . Safe travels

[@mariaelmahirai4303]

I like Mergim’s vlog because he is so natural and the contents are so different with the others and very friendly with the locals but most of all he stays Cebu longer comparing the other that they will stay a few days then go but Mergim is no he stays and go to different local places and I like it so much and I had been following him since the first time he came… Thank you Mergim for staying in Cebu for long showing us becoz’ I missed my homeplace Cebu

[@lassneidahazelalcomendras1713]

Road to 50k subs ♥️♥️♥️ Enjoyed watching your vlogs 🙂

[@edgarnapiza4667]

This is a beautiful beach 🏖 Very wide!

[@feddiefranco4982]

Your interaction with the locals is superb and genuine. People you interact with can always feel your sincerity as well as the viewers of your videos. Carry on, dude!

[@jheboii12051986]

Fave Island CEBU thanks mate you vlog CEBU ISLAND EXTENSIVELY

[@zenyjensen2545]

That was awesome just setting and chilling with locals and having a conversation. Love it. ❤️ from a Cebuana living in Tampa Fl. When is Maya coming back to join you?

[@jasonibiza7993]

Kota beach is one of the best... enchanting i should say...💙

[@LeoMark21]

Wow. Such beauty.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It is :)

[@lapulapupintado2892]

Seguro es mi amigo👉 ( Sure is my friend ) 👈

[@thenewyorker7624]

Beautiful island. It’s a gem of Cebu province.

[@nevillegoble9250]

Thanks for going to Kota Beach Mergim, Just the way I remember it.

[@diannevgarcia8232]

People can tell that you're social interactions are natural and that is why they (we) like it. My husband and I enjoy your vlog.

[@raymondabarquez606]

You are the best Mergim! Keep vlogging! I always make sure to watch your video because you have always an awesome content, interacting with the locals is superb.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thanks bud, I really appreciate it :)

[@lapulapupintado2892]

Lo mejor de Lo mejor👉 ( The Best of The Best ) 👈

[@bhello99]

great job saving that jelly fish.. soo cute!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NeoKrypton21]

I love that dogs from nowhere even loves you, Mergim. Yeah, even jellyfish/es.. hahaha. You're an animal lover, and you receive love from them in return. Kudos. 👍👍🙏🙏✌️✌️

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

Beautiful clouds formation at sunset 🌅

[@get2riz]

Mergim - I’ve not known of anyone save a jellyfish. And I understand what you mean about interacting with people. It really has to come from a genuine place otherwise the interaction could be contrived. The beach at sunset looked lovely.

[@wynncruz1467]

Nice conversation and beautiful sunset.

[@jasperjavellana4454]

What an amazing sunset !!! 👌 😃

[@felyrosales9243]

wow that sunset is breathtaking beautiful 😍

[@maritesvlogs96]

Yes you are the only one who vlogged Cebu extensively.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Yep I see other vloggers just zipping around trying to do the mainstream stuff for views and then they’re out

[@get2riz]

@@MergimVlogsYT Remember that Austrian couple in Moalboal talking about Cebu City? I bet you they never rented a deluxe scooter to zip around SE Mall nor window shop along Colon Street for free Bisayan phrases.

[@iamkuroma5405]

Agree!

[@mcimd8229]

What a great sunset, wishing I was there to witness it myself. Thanks for waiting to film it!

[@ItalianFilipina]

Saw your video in the recommendations. What a coincidence. We are in Bantayan island now and we published today a video about Kota beach too on our channel..there is even a ton of that same type of jellyfish that you show in your video lol. We have been on the island since the last week of July but we were here also in 2016/2017. Congratulations, Nice Vlog!

[@TheOttecarlos]

Nice video..Thanks for saving jellyfish

[@moondustgirl2132]

All the places you've shown are beautiful. Thanks again for showcasing/promoting our country. Almost 50K subs now. Congrats in advance! :) Black and white dog was so cute and playful. :)

[@franciscomibalo9786]

Whatcing from Italy, spreed my beautiful country Philippines god bless, god bless u always

[@crissantiago6615]

This is paradise. Be safe Mergim. Enjoy.

[@marilousumo226]

Enjoy the Philippine islands Mergim and stay safe

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

Wow this is what i want you to visit in Cebu. I love that place. They have eco park t hat feature the mangrove. Nive one sir. Salamat po

[@junglejim4549]

Great video of Bantayan Island Kota Beach! Keep up the good work!

[@noypi168]

Mergim catch the heart of Filipinos kudos to you mate👌👍

[@jessasoliano797]

Mergim, Bantayan island is literally a paradise. Beautiful beaches, less crowded, friendly people, there's nightlife too. Go to MJ square just a few blocks away from Kota beach.

[@hatanashitomo717]

Saw you last Tuesday around lunchtime in MJ square. Was having lunch so I wasn't able to reach out. But enjoy your stay in Bantayan. You should try Ogtong Cave.

[@bisdakpinoy3428]

Beautiful sunset!

[@ruwenbaldon]

Keep safe always 👏💯

[@annilynfabillar4485]

Yes dong Mergim, i agree wth you. You're the only vlogger i know that extensively explored the province of Cebu. And we love it‼️💖💖💖 We thank you so much for that. There's so much more in Cebu than just the sardine run, the butanding, and the canyoneering that most vloggers are visiting here in our paradise island of Cebu 💖💖💖 And i agree, the sunset in Kota Beach is super magnificent 💖💖💖 Try to visit the Hidden Lagoon, the Ogtong Cave, the Camp Sawi also 💖😘

[@bisayakaayo8595]

Bantayan has clearer water than malaspascua and its more turquoise color!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Agreed, it’s hard to believe too considering it’s a bigger island with more populous

[@bisayakaayo8595]

@@MergimVlogsYT bantayan has lots of islands around it too that no tourists go!!!

[@lapulapupintado2892]

husto tinuod gyud na, mas tin-aw ang tubig sa Bantayan kay Binantayan gud na nila pag-ayo😂

[@ferdnanbanalan3120]

I hope you visit the.most beautiful places in the philipines batanes

[@jhodejesus8449]

Hi while on an adventure around the country, learn the culture and enjOy...keep safe too.😀

[@ofwsmallchannel4620]

Hello mergim always watching you from KSA

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you Salamat

[@lapulapupintado2892]

Hola, KSA. Saludos desde ❤SUGBO☝ 👉 ( Hi, KSA. Greetings from ❤SUGBO☝ ) 👈

[@nightwing4065]

Bantayan island and Kota beach is beautiful! Not a lot of people and tourist. 😱👍

[@AndyPhilippines]

Hey, you're a cool guy and that's why you meet always new friends and even the dogs want to be with you. Your vlogs are so entertaining and positive, always like to watch it. Looking for more vlogs to come. Regards from Cebu. 😎

[@joanamor2224]

Almost 50K subs now, so happy for you. Have fun exploring the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@anonymoustraveler__]

You're among those vloggers that are now big vloggers here in Ph coz you're one with the locals eat with the locals too. Dive into the place not just the touristy spots. One day I wish to see u like becoming Filipino, Kumander daot, making it happen, eight miles from home & etc these are foreign vloggers who are genuine as you are.

[@get2riz]

Have to pull out Finn Snow behind the "& etc". 'Di ba?

[@IrmaAbare]

Finn Snow of course!

[@SkylaisLove]

Let us not forget Finn Snow in the picture too ..

[@get2riz]

@@SkylaisLove Would it be cool to have Mergim colab with Finn. What could they do?

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Nice and enjoy your day .

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you

[@TheTechiePinoyFoodie]

Cool that you went to Bantayan Mergim. Bantayan is still the best island paradise in the Visayas for me.

[@aldrinsa1203]

im waiting for your vlogs happy to watch your video now

[@BRONSTEINER]

Stunning sunset

[@gracer1173]

Maui Jim sunglasses would be something to consider if yours break, Mergim. That beach is beautiful and sunset - stunning! Thanks!

[@TFMCeb]

awesome sunset !💛💛💛

[@legitbiz9521]

It hasn't been an hour yet you already have more than 1k views. Waiting for the jellyfish to subscribe.

[@jimmaeeey2322]

Lmao😆

[@HuangHwei]

The spectacular climax of the Sunset can be seen in Madridejos (Northern tip of Bantayan Island)

[@rinbermudo3910]

Omg you're here!!!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Yep made it

[@rinbermudo3910]

@@MergimVlogsYT Just a recommendation, but you should also visit the other 2 municipalities of Bantayan (Bantayan Proper, and Madridejos) after you finish Sta Fe. They also have hidden gems waiting to be found. ✨😍

[@aimeerhernandez]

Try to explore Sta Fe, there's like a food center and also cliff dive, the beach they call paradise beach and the mangroves before going to virgin islands 😊

[@LoneWolf-oi4yx]

Amping kanunay bai Mergim (bisaya). Take care always bro/buddy Mergim (english). 😀😀😀

[@cycy274]

Because of your vlogs we are starting to get more in the Philippines islands! 💪👌

[@donbc27]

agree!

[@maeverelimbo353]

❤ I really like the way Mergim vlogs. Authenthic.

[@reecevil2148]

new subscriber here 😍

[@cecillemanmor5738]

Beautiful bantayan beach. 💕

[@EmperorAelius]

If I were those guys, I couldav hugged you already the moment I meet you 🤣 damn jelly

[@floren879]

Great vid 👏

[@bisayakaayo8595]

Check out balidbid lagoon it’s breathtaking

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Haha I reckon you will enjoy the next video :)

[@bisayakaayo8595]

@@MergimVlogsYT oh how cool, excited to watch it, hopefully the weather was good when you went!!!

[@lapulapupintado2892]

Yup, most definitely a scenic destination in Bantayan Island, it's a serpent shaped Lagoon and yup it is breathtaking. I couldn't breathe when I first saw it and I mean it literally took my breath away😂

[@vendweler]

Almost 50K Subs! WOOO! Congrats Mate! 👍👍👍 Hopefully Before the year ends Mergim receives the Silver Creator Award

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Almost at 50… it’s within reach now :)

[@stevens8785]

@@MergimVlogsYT too true but it is essential these numbers view the videos too as you would be well aware. Views of around 15,000 for each video even if 7 a week are uploaded is way below what most content creators look for to ensure sustainability of the channel. This video is excellent quality, the location very easy on the eye and interaction with the locals adds a nice touch. Hopefully this video attracts the masses. Less than two months ago 50,000 to 80,000 people were viewing each daily video whether or not they be subscribers. Those viewers appear to have dropped right off and not sure why. It's a tough gig for sure!

[@sheilailagan2369]

@@stevens8785 same thoughts. I don’t know where are those viewers now. It seems that we are the few loyal viewers of mergim left. Hope he regains his viewer.

[@stevens8785]

@@El_.5794 I have actually mentioned that on one of his videos subsequent to him returning to the Philippines when things were getting a little mundane. I too skipped the chat which, as you said, was half the content. The problem may well be budget as it appears expensive constantly on the road, travelling, island hopping etc etc. Maybe a bit of a catch 22 hence the need for subscribers (and also those viewers that come across the videos, view but don't subscribe) to view his work en masse as they originally were. There clearly is a substantial drop off in numbers and numbers mean income from views and adverts 😀

[@sheilailagan2369]

@@El_.5794 yes, I got your point, thought I honestly like the chatting part on his videos, but it seems that most of the viewers like the adventure part of his vlog. Great example of that was his kawasan falls experience.

[@michaellacolina7376]

really enjoy your vlogs. Keep safe alwayss!!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thank you

[@lapulapupintado2892]

De verdad ? 👉 ( Do you really ? ) 👈

[@kirovibes]

Dinner + new upload = Lesgooooooooo!

[@henrytecson3059]

Hey mergim, amazing, you almost 50k subscriber, enjoyed bro.

[@bestmusicplaylist634]

More power!! God Bless bro!!

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Thanks :)

[@reny9405]

Just chillax. It's more fun in the Philippines.😊😘

[@victormina7438]

Good, mingle with the locals

[@antonioespanol2123]

Check out Cammotes Islands. The Lost Horison

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

Every where u go, u have always a friendly filipinos encountered, i like the way u interact with the locals u met. U have a good positve traits and also ur friendly. Salamat po

[@PhilipVillaseran]

Love how you saved that jellyfish

[@giannapancho2608]

They said is vergin islands i don't think so it's realy virgen coz a lot people go there😂by the way nice vlogging it realy help in the philippines to show the world,philippines have beautyful place then some foreigner come in the philippines

[@nonoyvillanueva282]

I was there too I have video of the black jellyfish swimming and one the puppy is a not puppy anymore I called the small dog then he came with us for entire time until we reached to our hotel then I gave him (dog) a treat. I enjoyed my stay in bantayan

[@Canada93214]

ayay am happy your close to 50 k dubscriber mergim congrats in advance❤️❤️❤️

[@cheryllagaac1614]

Road to 50k subs!! Congratulations Mate!!

[@johnmichaelcanares2633]

There are a lot of hidden beaches in Bantayan, if you know where to look you can find them. Some, you need to go down a small cliff. Also look for balidbid lagoon as well, and secret beach or paradise beach.

[@annamaej4893]

Hope you could also visit Camotes Islands. Foreign vloggers rarely visit the farthest island chain that is part of Cebu.

[@virgilioescalona145]

Always present.. but I missed being the number 1 ..

[@ailyn3982]

A life is a life ❤️

[@eresa791]

If you want to go to kalanggaman (if you dont know) you need to go to cebu city catch a ferry to ormoc trip time about 3 hrs then there should be vans going to palompon (where kalanggaman is) Note: You might need to book before you go

[@philiptayactac7330]

BALIDBID LAGOON and Virgin Island are famous visited in Bantayan island, alot of tourist attractions here ! Enjoy sir ☺️

[@KeonPH]

Mergim going to places I didn't knew existed in the Philippines!

[@bibonagy]

Wooohoo! Close to 50K!!

[@marisaboco1386]

Hello good evening!🌆😊

[@smallestkitchen2386]

organize a beach clean up day.. for sure they would like to participate

[@bigbad_roy]

Yooo 🔔🔔🔔

[@MergimVlogsYT]

Hey :)

[@joseryanquiatchon7330]

love the light hearted conversation mergim... cool people