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The Last Cavemen: The Filipino Tribe That Lives Inside a Volcano
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In 1978, the world learned about the existence of a previously undiscovered tribe: the Taaw’t Bato, a few hundred individuals hidden in the heart of the jungle on the Philippine island of Palawan. During the rainy season, they hide in giant natural caves for months to protect themselves from typhoons. They survive by fishing and hunting bats.
But the Philippine government decided that these semi-nomadic people needed to be made sedentary. Gradually leaving the jungle and the caves behind, the Taaw’t Bato discovered urban life - and extreme poverty. Yet, over the past few years, dozens of sedentary Taaw’t Bato families have made a radical choice: unable to fit into this new environment, they have decided to leave the city, return to the land of their ancestors, and settle there forever.
We will follow the incredible journey of one such family, which has chosen to embark on this journey back to the jungle. The elders will revive ancestral customs; the youths will have to learn everything. This will be a huge challenge for all of them: to survive the rainy season, they must make it all the way to the caves, their last refuge.
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1978, the world found out about the existence of a previously undiscovered tribe, the Taaw't Bato: a few hundred individuals hidden in the heart of the jungle on the Philippine island of Palawan. After being relocated by the government, one family decided to return.

[@preshiannakhulo7219]

Much love from kenya come do another documentary here please❤❤❤❤

[@thewanderer6444]

your translation of wait should mean. stop your feet. In the dark, where sound is often your only guide, words like up, down, stop. listen or go, would be about all they really need to know. In the dark there are no other things.

[@Pam-777]

Is there a documentary on it?

[@FreeDocumentary]

@@Pam-777 It’s this documentary i am talking about. You literally are where you can watch it.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

This is the best free documentary ever: Keep your good job.

[@careshare-I-Love-God]

I am Visayan. Sadly, the interpreter is lost in translation somehow. The woman in the public market speaks normal with Visayan accent. "Visayan accents sound harsh but they're actually happy and excited especially the guy giving the shirts. The woman on the other hand, is not mistreating them. The interpreter missed out on her last comment "kawawa naman sila " - They are pitiful. She maybe nonchalant, but not mean. She actually empathized with them and gave them extra meat. As for the guy, he just gave them shirts. He was happy to give and maybe be on TV as well. They are not mistreating them. The interpreter seems to misinterpret their accents & nuances making them sound bad when they're not...

[@Sensirebel]

That's what I was thinking also, they didn't seem bad

[@chereylguinalon9949]

I agree

[@John-M.]

Only part a little questionable is the second merchant grabbing that man’s blowgun and proceeding to mock him…

[@John-M.]

@@careshare-I-Love-God I agree, every culture has their own unique way of communicating with each other. No doubt my Spanish-American upbringing has an influence on how I perceive your culture. But from what I gleaned that other man did not seem too amused. But once again you are correct.

[@careshare-I-Love-God]

To me, he was not mocking at all. He was just horsing around. It was apparent that he was conscious that he was being filmed along with the group so he tried to be as entertaining as he could get. He was not trying to be mean. He just asked a question that some of us might have wondered as well. Like " If that blowgun is pointed at one's self could it kill you?" You must also take into consideration that the interpreter was a bit way off in interpreting & understanding the nuances. He was sometimes reading something that was not there. Filipinos don't throw or take offense easily. "Politically correct - Woke culture" is still not rampant there. I have a question then. Why are people easily offended by this when roasting is almost normal abroad?

[@noel7555]

Thank you for this video. I left the life style of the Batu when i was 7. I crew up most of my life in Florida US. I m 50 now and I just remember how sad I was when I came to US. 1983. I find myself always in the swamp forest of Florida connecting with the pass tribe of Timuca in Gemini park, and Calusa tribe. The two tribes are gone but i can still connected they're spirits of the pass with mine. I see their tools and foot prints. I was recently in the redwood forest and got connected with the Yoruk tribe. The Yoruk tribe are more closer to my DNA in spirit. They tell the same stories of the little people who take cares of the forest. I love being indigenous.❤

[@stevecochrane6948]

Glad you found a home…

[@veronhicawai4763]

❤thanks for sharing and yes we should appreciate and love the indigenous their precious human being in our chaotic world!

[@Everett-eh4nn]

I believe in the LITTLE PEOPLE

[@rickwrites2612]

The Little People are believed by some in British Isles even to this day ...

[@MarcRobinsoneCaballero]

must have been difficult being uprooted and adjusting to the spirits of another land. All those vivid dreams and sleepless nights surviving different elements that are not our own. Wishing you peace and solace, and hopefully a delightful homecoming someday.

[@shimizukiyoko7452]

I'm a Filipino and based from the footages, the people at the market were not making fun of them at all. The woman selling meat was showing them empathy and talking about them with no mean intent at all. The guy who gave them shirt also meant no harm, he just shown interest to the group and acted like "pabida" or he wanted to show off because there is a camera filming them. A lot of filipino uncles do this and actually, you can observe this act in other nationalities as well. I hope the person who did this documentary can maybe consider asking native people about what they think of the footages because there can be a gap in his understanding the language because just like what other people said in the comment section, the way people deliver the words can make people's interpretation biased and this is simply because he was not native to the culture and the dialect. Maybe the guy can edit this. This is a very clear misinformation. I hope he would notice this comment.

[@MizzAugust7]

Quote: " They live in the mountains and they're very poor. Just look at them, Look at their clothes . They've got nothing. Thats why they look so destitute." --- Not one word, about WHO they are, their character, survival skills to live as they do - (because she knows nothing about them ) Only - an outward judgement of them by...appearances. By the amount of money they have or lack. There is Not much good about that , in my opinion .

[@delisyus]

@@MizzAugust7you can read judgment in that or you can read description accdg to the lens she used as someone who earns a living in the town, prolly got some education, eats 3 meals a day. Yes, she probably doesn’t know much about them but I am also assuming she knew more than these foreigners who were creating drama where none was intended.

[@jamaicashamepactol]

​@@MizzAugust7 you take that context as a foreigner, however, that translation is incomplete and off-putting, not properly representing the intonation based on OUR OWN CULTURE. As a FELLOW FILIPINO who speak the SAME LANGUAGE, that woman was clearly empathizing with them. She even said, with which the documentarian DID NOT TRANSLATE, "They are pitiful/I pity them" in a sympathizing manner. Also, the woman's high voice and kind-of angry tone is normal for our culture! Especially for women along her age, most of them speak that way! Tough with mouth but soft in heart. I hate it when foreigners make drama out of other countries' normal way of living!

[@starfiresilky]

​​​​@@jamaicashamepactolas a Filipino, there are caste system in every society. Most commentators on here are worried about how Filipinos are portrayed. Why not start a fundraiser for them to raise food, a school, Dr visit, medications, etc. I would def not start them getting addicted to man made sugar which has its own health issues. Why weren't Malaria pills given to the filmmakers? Kudos to the filmmakers

[@jamaicashamepactol]

@@starfiresilky you know this is not US or a first world country. You may easily solve your problems over there through fundraising, we, however, mostly are poor and are just barely surviving here. This is a sad reality and truth. But that does not mean that we do not take care of each other. Just like the woman selling meat, who is obviously trying her best to acquire three meals a day by selling; even if she doesn't have much, gave extra meat for the tribe to share. I can say with certainty that this has something to do with psychology. To be more relatable, your western psychology (your way of thinking and behavior) is completely different from Filipino Psychology. You are viewing this documentary and the situations in it with your European standards. Formed your own opinions and solutions based also on European standards. But those European standards does not work in an Asian and poor country like the Philippines (Individualism vs Collectivism as well as West psychology vs Asian Psychology factors). The documentarian, whom I assume is also from the west, did the same. They came here in the Philippines and perceived the way of living of Filipinos through the lenses of a European. And in that European lense, other Filipinos in the video are antagonized. There are also misinformation in this vid. If the tables are turned and we Filipinos would go there in your country and film you, then antagonize you for the world to see, would you stay quiet?

[@mecargailec0424]

They don't simply live in the forest - they are the forest... 💖💖 and we can learn a lesson or two from them. Great documentary!

[@Brightestlightt]

What did you learn love ?

[@mecargailec0424]

@@Brightestlightt a bunch

[@user-cn8ip5ym3j]

well. i dont see that as a true statement. the live in the forest and have learned a way to exploit the forest. but they are not the forest. it cuts them when they walk through it. it infects them with sickness when they get cut or bit by bugs. they can not draw their nutrition straight out of the ground. they have to exploit it and that creates a annomosity and if over exploited it creates a shortage in all things that depend on a symbiotic relationship. they could do better. so build life and encourage it; this will help them to live better and healthier. i left a comment above. they can use a veriaty of food trees planted in their territory. the ones that can grow wild there. and maybe some chicken donations that can grow wild there so they can harvest eggs. it looks like they need heartier fish in their pond. some mussels and maybe frogs might thrive their also. some goats for animal milk will be good nutrition for the kids.

[@Silly_Meg]

@@user-cn8ip5ym3jgreat ideas, I wish someone would do something for them. Someone with money like actors, singers, or rich people.

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

The simplest people are usually the happiest.

[@es1653]

This should be an award winning documentary. It was absolutely fascinating!

[@FreeDocumentary]

Jean-Michel Carillon did win a few prizes for this documentary in France.

[@MrSagarvarule]

@@FreeDocumentaryPlease cover Indian Tribe they are almost extinct but I dont know I feel they are still somewhere out there!

[@JonathanGillies]

@@MrSagarvarule What is its name???

[@MY-zx6lz]

OH PLEASE!

[@marcuspoe9353]

yep, it was awesome.

[@SusanBelfast11]

I wish this family nothing but blessings & a brighter future.

[@cjcmcmdmcmc2769]

❤❤❤

[@thebat5481]

I am so moved... I can't stop thinking about how they are right now or what they're up to at this time. What an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing

[@xeroxxx9625]

Pay them a visit

[@Af0]

@@xeroxxx9625 with that name? no way

[@thebat5481]

@@Af0 😂😂😂

[@docriztigbauan7596]

I am a 49-yr old Filipino . But this tribe we were never taught at school that they exist. The reason is Filipinos living in the cities and towns are not brave enough to go to their habitats because of the dangers that are associated with going there. No one also thinks that a documentary like this will sell in exchange for the challenges encountered when one decides to explore the mountains and caves.Well,glad to have known this from you. So grateful.❤❤❤

[@luisagarciaedd119]

We still have so.many indigenous tribes all.over the Philippines who.kept.their.traditional.cultures.That's why we have.a government agency for their preservation.

[@kittyypie]

I’m a new hiker, and Filipino too. Growing up as a city girl, I’ve now found my love for outdoors and nature. So I truly appreciate how strong and unique this tribe is. Doing what they did: living in the caves, climbing up and down without proper gear, let alone food to fuel their journey, the carriers that jst hooked over their heads, no hiking poles, no tents… not to mention they got kids to take care of! i cant help but to feel sad and amazed. They are the jungle, the forest, the nature. These are the people that we need to support and learn from. They carry the blood of our ancestors and yet our government nor our fellow Filipinos care about their culture. This documentary made me cry, thank u for making us all aware that they exist. Tau’t batu’s existence was never taught in school😢❤… “TAU’T BATU” means TAU= human/person/people, the ‘T is a shorcut for AT which means AND, BATU means Stone… So theyre called Humans and Stone, possibly. Although i think the Tau’t is spelled as Taaw’t… it’s the same pronunciation tho. We could’ve derived TAU from their TAAW

[@kayakcobber524]

'Civilization' comes everywhere and most people adopt that lifestyle. Only few are strong enough to resist.

[@yawarsiddique5733]

Hi,,, how are you?

[@mjade1673]

🙏🫶thank you for your Beautiful comment🥺 the 'people of the stone' poosibly🤔 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dude4476]

hi kitty, pwde sumama mag hike?

[@primesspct2]

You know who will all be well and fine , if the grid goes down? These beautiful people living as one with nature, truly inspiring. Cleverly devising everything they need. The familial bonds remind me of my closeness to my sisters, but they are even closer! To be honest when I am not with the rest of my 5 brothers and sisters, I miss them terribly. I think losing these loving familial bonds, and these down to earth practices would harm the very heart of all people.

[@RobJay0512]

I am a Filipino. Thank you for doing this very beautiful documentary. This is so moving. Salute to you guys! Love and appreciate what you do.

[@Johnblake1234]

Over proud pinoy cringe😂.

[@RobJay0512]

@@Johnblake1234 shut yo mouth

[@RobJay0512]

@@Johnblake1234 im just proud. Im actually one of them. Just made it out.

[@lilfishbigsea007]

Are you a Mexican by the sea?

[@RobJay0512]

@@lilfishbigsea007 lol

[@DownWithTheBees]

Am I the only one who was amazed at the cave drawings? What an amazing piece of history.

[@valeriel2212]

Yes, amazing and unique like all the cave drawings that are being documented all over the world. I hope the tribe sharing the information are compensated for revealing their ancestors info.

[@alciao3441]

Ancient graffiti

[@TomRivieremusic]

At least they are not headhunters. They still have people living like this in other parts of the world. This is better than being homeless in a city.

[@Mmkikon]

Head Hunters are only found in Northeast part of India 🇮🇳 "NAGALAND".

[@xeroxxx9625]

​@@Mmkikonhehe indians😊

[@davidfisher5140]

@@Mmkikon FALSE! The Moros of Mindanao & 100 other islands were infamous cannibals. The last documented cannibalism case in the Philippines was in 2005, not very long ago. There was another tribe in eastern Indonesia well documented by recent archaeology as being cannibals. Ironically, they were also cave dwellers. New Guinea, Malaysia & Hawaii also had cannibal tribes. Even today, despite it being illegal, the pygmies of Africa are still eaten by some of their neighboring tribes. Check out the All American Boy's Handy Book 1st published about 150 years ago. I learned how to make a Malaysian Mancatcher from that book when I was about 13 ... my dad said I was not allowed to practice building those in the woods though. :)

[@patrickminner7464]

These beautiful people are a treasure! They should be valued and respected by all.

[@patrickminner7464]

They are the last of their tribe and will then be lost to all. Their knowledge, lost. Their traditions, their innocence of the outside world, all gone. This is one of the saddest docs I've seen.

[@canadasouthentertainment6060]

And this my fellow humans, are the folks who are descendants of survivors. This is how we all lived..and nature provided! Salute to these amazing humans..

[@suatchaglan7446]

We’re all descendants of survivors? These guys just stuck to the more natural lifestyle after v cataclysms

[@user-vn9td5qc8u]

I could live like this ❤

[@ronnronn55]

And when the excrement hits the fan they will continue to survive. We have lost the skills through reliance on the products of civilization. And when the civilization disappears we will disappear too.

[@user-vf3zi8xg6n]

I am an Igorot, born in Baguio with parents from the Mountain Province. I feel sorry for this tribe who lived in caves. When they were in the community, the Philippine social services shout have helped them. I’m surprised they were just there doing nothing. That sales lady spoke and said, look at them, they are very poor, they have nothing. The children should have been given school materials and helped to start education.

[@GeneralSulla]

I'm from San Diego CA. Filipinos are by far the nicest, most generous and happy people I've ever met. My brother-in-law is from Mindanao. My favorite in-law.

[@brunocdt2765]

I'm French ,I have friends in Visayas Central (Negros Island),I love Philippinos. This peoples are so friendly and always a smiling face . Mabuhay Philippines.

[@osamabinladen824]

@brunocdt2765 Lemme guess, Dumaguete?

[@brunocdt2765]

@@osamabinladen824 My friends are living Vallehermoso City in Negros Oriental.I know Dumaguete City ,I have already watching this city in video live with my friends near the airport and on Rizal Boulevard. It's just wonderful.

[@tyrionp7433]

Filipinos

[@roninbushito]

Manyak

[@glendaraguin9086]

Thank you for this documentary. I'm a Filipino I feel sad that there is still Filipino left behind. The government ignore this tribe not given proper care. Many many tribes left behind. I hope the government see this thing. Politicians are more corrupt rather than helping there constituents. They need help. Thank you for sharing this video. ❤❤❤

[@andrewbyronloveshire5209]

we still want them to live their traditional ways, the only help they need, stop cutting down their forrests and hunting their food source

[@mtman2]

The greed and avarice in the heart of man without Christ knows no bounds in its journey into Darkness...!

[@creatura_orbis_centuria]

The natural habitat they need. Hunt eat and sleep.

[@Silly_Meg]

Could Filipinos in the US get together to help the tribe/s financially? Would be nice if someone helped them.

[@zurayahadiya7883]

Nakita nman ng mga politico ang mga katutubo natin,hindi cla pinabayaan at inalis cla sa kabundukan para may matutunan at matutu na maki salamuha.. Pero dahil hindi nga saklaw ng ibang tao ang utang ng isang tao bumalik cla kung San sila kumportable at saan cla sanay.. Pinahahalagahan cla treasure nga cla ng pamahalaan ang problema di nila yun na appreciate dahil di cla sanay sa buhay sa lungsod. May dugo po akung katutubong mansaka,at naiintindihan ko ang nararamdaman nila. Just saying

[@ythis31]

Wow! Just wow. What an astastounding, wonderful, group of people. How incredibly lucky the narrator was. No doubt friends for life. I'm so jealous. How I would love even harder to have the opportunity for a month or so. Entire documentary made my heart swell. So,hopefully someone withing the production of this or in the credits reads this and is able to reply with the answers to my two questions somehow and nudge me so - I'm super curious to learn: Q1. Whatever the total length of time spent w/ this family, did the narrator ever once hear or see any bouts of anger, riddiclule, arguments, fights, or the raising of one's voice at either a son or daughter, brother or sister, spouse, or mother or father? Q2. Can you pretty please make a part 2 just showcasing how in the world the family was able to make those swimming goggles? The ones being worn while fishing? The woodwork was awesome but what where the lenses made out of? Anyway, everything about this documentary and the people is so incredibly special.

[@LiftingStress]

I noticed that too. Everyone was so respectful of each other. They should be writing books on parenting, among other things.

[@alefortune]

My father is from Siquijor and my mother is from Manila. This was such an educational documentary, and so fascinating. Great job.

[@julimeryecla230]

I have been teaching Philippine History and Philippine Arts and Crafts for years now but never encountered the name TAU'T BATU in any of my references. It's sad to know they exist and were neglected by fellow Filipinos and were not given importance or value. Lucky we have hardworking people doing research for us to discover more of our own people.

[@florenzryansotelo8552]

I disagree that they were neglected, some of the members of the tribe just want to be left alone. See how a stranger gave them free clothes? It is just complicated how to help these tribes without them loosing their culture. Unlike the Aetas who can do agriculture and trade agricultural products (e.g. Casava and Bananas), this tribe can only trade their services. However, I think they can offer more than services. They can monetize their culture, their stories, tools, arts, games and plays, etc. Much like how some Pacific Islanders and some tribes in Sabah made money in sharing their culture to other people.

[@bartduynstee1577]

i agree 100%. this tribe has not ´evolved´ from the hunter/gatherer stage to whatever is next, because there was no need to. because people were satisfied with what they had. those that stayed in the city, will return 1 day and take with them and implement what they learned outside and thus take it to the next stage, whatever that is.@@florenzryansotelo8552

[@nye3477]

Ive known taut bato since elementary days. What happened to the new generation Filipinos? And you said you're teaching Philippine history? San kayo nagbaral ng history nyo?

[@kbengson9163]

@@nye3477 I asked my brother in law if he was familiar with them and he said no, he's about 37-38 years old. It is the first time I stumped him on a place or people that he was not familiar with so I do not know if they stopped teaching about it in school or when they may have stopped.

[@tindahanny1994]

They are not neglected... they are protected... Taga palawan po ako☺️ teaching Philippines history pero Hindi alam ang mga tao't Batu?? Baka Hindi mo Rin alam ang Philippine cradle of civilization ay mkikita sa Quezon palawan 😂

[@PetarPopara]

Very moving. Feels like our better selves got left behind. Intelligent, sensitive commentary, too.

[@mjade1673]

🙏🫶🥺

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

That is true, the quiet, kind and gentle part was left in the jungle.🙁🐝❤️

[@keyboardwarrior1233]

Yo momma was left in the jungle

[@elizabethjames213]

Sometimes it's better living this way..the World is too darn busy and it's pure mix-up and bad living amongst our (so-called) elites and people with blood money 😢

[@NeneLelu]

@@elizabethjames213 True. I always think living in the 70s-90s was way more fun and unstifling. Life todays is so hectic, tiring and toxic. People before were much kinder and have a sense of community as well.

[@user-wl8iq6un8u]

Awesome documentary. If I was only 35yrs younger I'd be there asking to be adopted. That's the life I new I belonged to but didn't know were they were. They are so lucky. Wish them well. And that everyone leaves them alone and STOP hunting in their space.

[@denised.5598]

This is one of the best documentaries that I've watched in a while. I hope that they'll be safe from whoever is bombing them....

[@Cacophony314]

I have so much admiration for the Taaw't Bato. A fearless and hard working people. If not for the examples of strength, love, community, knowledge and resilience of mankind shown in this documentary, we would not have had the privilege of existence today. Much respect and a long life.

[@kimberlyjoysupanga4923]

They should be at least thought farming and how to raise livestocks. They truly need a sustainable livelihood for the children. I hope the local govt will also invite them to participate in livelihood programs and trainings. And the children also needs to be integrated to a school. They should be at least taught basic literacy so that they can transact with other people and protect their rights. I'm happy for the woman who decided to stay in town. She is at least giving herself and her family the chance of a better life.

[@rbntlin]

They have so much humility. Filipino here. Thank you for sharing their story.

[@knowledgetree7134]

These are some beautiful people! I wish nothing but blessings for them! ❤

[@mariagracafreitas1445]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@franciscodeguzman3122]

i am proud of being a Filipino, this story is heart melting. thank you for your sacrifice filming this. may this serve as an eye opener for those people that abuse our nature.

[@Johnblake1234]

Over proud pinoy cringe😂.

[@NO-uq5lj]

Right? Cringe to the max!

[@johnny-do5gt]

Na feature lang eyy proud agad. Ang cringe!.. lahat na lang maski tae cguro nag isang pinoy pag na feature ng banyaga koment proud agad na kayu!

[@RobJay0512]

@@Johnblake1234 send me location

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[@venussandiego8425]

I am a Filipino and have no knowledge about them. Thank you for your presentation and for honoring them the dignity they deserve.

[@Mari443Garrett1]

Same

[@edmundcasey7765]

THIS IS AN AMAZING DOCUMENTARY, How and why you created something so honest, truthful . . . . i am in awe

[@eagesikavlogs]

This is very enlightening. I hope you have an update on this in the next coming years. Rooting for your success

[@sandponics]

I am 77 years old and this family reminds me of the simple life we lived in a village in England when I was a child. They were good times even though we were not as poor as this family is we were as happy as they are. As a boy my friends and I built tree houses and regularly camped out in the woods. To me there is nothing unusual in what this family does or in how they live. Everyone should have a home and some land, grow their own food and be satisfied that they are alive and safe surrounded by a loving family. When our crazy consumer driven world finally collapses, some people will easily transition back to the simple hunter gather life, while others will not.

[@T2DaO]

I thought this too. Can I ask where in England you grew up?

[@RG-iw7py]

We have in Poland a prophet, monk who seen in 2017 vision of empty churches. He said that only families and poor people will survive. Families do look after each other. Poor people are modest, know what is really important, do not need much to survive and be happy.

[@FreeDocumentary]

@@RG-iw7py it’s true. Never have I met kinder and more giving people than so-called “poor” people. They are the richest in so many ways

[@RG-iw7py]

@@FreeDocumentary I'm delighted you met them and returned safely to tell us their story.

[@FreeDocumentary]

@@RG-iw7py No, I did not meet the family shown here in this documentary. All credit goes to Jean-Michel Corillion and his team. We are delighted we have the rights to show it here. My statement earlier about the kindness of poorer people comes from not quite so exotic encounters. But thank you regardless for being a nice commentator.

[@jaywei7546]

Impressive research! These tribes should be encouraged to continue living here with support from the government or the international community.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

West : we savage the people

[@CaptainDickGs]

That’s unlikely because the government doesn’t want people or communities independent & free from them. They want to control the people & at the very least their wealth or resources if not both.

[@Idk-hy9zk]

The government will just mess things up

[@ferdalerdle]

Im happy that their tribe brought them back with open arms. That small village is more connected to reality than our larger civilizations. They seem much happier i wish i had a small society that we could survive like that away from corperate greed

[@gwensunmd786]

Thank you all, for your generous sharing. It is beautiful!

[@mhikaelixamleedivinagracia5452]

3:39 - What the lady on the market is actually saying: "They live in the mountains and they are really poor. Coz' you can see it on their situation, their clothes; they really don't have anything. That's why I really feel sorry for them." The lady is actually emphatizing with them. Not like how the documentary protraits it like she's looking at them with a judgefool eyes.

[@ashleynunez3011]

Thanks I didn’t think she was saying anything mean about them

[@nitzneymann3977]

This absolutely a very beautiful documentary. The world need to know about these tribe. Thank you very much for your dedication, FD.

[@SneakerByNature]

Thank you so Much for the Video❤️

[@hihopes2840]

I hope you compensated these poor people for being able to film and put out this documentary.

[@joshmorris5322]

That pissed me off. They were nice enough to invite him to the cave where they live and film them for several days. But the camera man couldn't fill up each basket with goods such as rice fruits fish meat and candy and cigarettes for the grandfather. Thats why the grandfather had his back towards the camera man grandpa was pissed. Imagine if the camera man filled each basket with goods and as soon as they got to the cave to great their grandpa the family would of been telling grandpa that the foreigner bought us goods and it would of been sign of thank you for letting me stay here and film your family.

[@davechaffey3493]

You watched it. What’s your contribution?

[@ICONICPARIS]

​@@davechaffey3493Knock it off

[@lanadelrio-op6xz]

​@@davechaffey3493they arent getting money from others misfortunes dum dum

[@hawks5196]

“Free Documentary” 😅

[@tselengbotlhole750]

5 minutes into the documentary and I am upset. I really hate it when others treat fellow human beings as less than human 😭

[@FreeDocumentary]

me too.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I would hate to hear your opinions on politicians and the WEF. 😂

[@margaretnorris5840]

The slave laborers. Too bad people do not recognize the usefulness of their lives.

[@fv6125]

Blame the Western colonizers for this. They treated locals as Indios or low-class citizens.

[@Wapakels02]

​@@fv6125blame our government and our other fellow citizens.

[@MissOBSJansenxox]

I love these documentaries. The tribes ALWAYS seem soooo at peace with the life they live. It makes my soul happy for them.

[@sushmarai36]

I believe Filipino people are the best people in the whole world, I surely will visit this amazing country down the road.

[@faithevolution552]

This movie was so well made that I will definitely watch it again. I loved the intimate and personal way that you shared their story. You've given them the respect that they deserve. I feel honored they've allowed the world to see into their very private lives.

[@LMLM-yc6kz]

Movie? You mean documentary?

[@metal-lm6ue]

Protecting traditional tribes is more important than modernizing

[@dkharpynshai3315]

One of the greatest documentary I've watched... Thanks to their hard work to show us the unseen world.

[@dandlion007]

this is so good.. :) thank you so much

[@jipacek]

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you. I have been to Palawan twice, last time I brought my wife and 6 year old daughter with me. We stayed 5 month there. Absolutely best times of our lives.

[@keemae]

Beautiful people. thank you for sharing their story

[@JonathanGillies]

Some of them weren't very beautiful actually............ :/

[@Phoenix-J81]

​@@JonathanGillies I'm sure you're a real prize. 😂

[@JonathanGillies]

@@Phoenix-J81 More so than you anyway I guess............ :0

[@Phoenix-J81]

@@JonathanGillies I doubt that. Bet you live in mommy's basement, ogre. 😆

[@M_Daniel7777]

Brown skin people..

[@Karolina25541]

This beautiful humble human beings that live in the mountains they look very kind and lovely and they look like they have a pure heart these are the people of God that he will take to the heavens and give them everything that is in HEAVEN 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Amen 🎉❤

[@LiftingStress]

What if they believe in another god? They will go somewhere else according to the bible lol

[@Aleccss]

thanks for publishing this great documentary.

[@j.goodie522]

They are so much happier in their own beautiful natural environment ❤

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

Right, they love it so much that's why they tried to leave the forest. Poverty "on display" for us to ooh and aah over. Compassion?? Why not give him a shirt that fits? Why is it great that they can hunt but if you eat meat in the civilized world you are considered barbaric. Glorifying an isolated fear-filled hungry life. Such hypocrisy. These are indeed beautiful people, most of them wanted to be part of the larger world but were not welcomed. I pray they get help to live well, as they choose.

[@catherinemoreau3419]

Their contentment to be in that cave him to be home is easily felt and the depth of their moments is conveyed so deeply. I’ll pray to God that they’re beautiful family was somehow continue there. And that they will have many offsprings for thousands of years still. How beautiful

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@oliveira9137]

If I win the lottery, I will travel to Philippines from Samoa 🇼🇸 and I will buy them a home, and pay for there kids education 💯❤️🔥🙏🏼🇼🇸🇵🇭

[@malloryknox1637]

I think these folks are amazing. They should be celebrated and held up for their way of life and knowlage not the inverse that they are currently suffering. ❤

[@emmetttcoyle2477]

absolutely

[@amsylita]

so glad i stumbled upon this video. i'm part filipino, dad is cebuano and i'm proud to be fiipino, i have nothing but respect for this tribe and this family. i wish them nothing but the best for the future. thank you for sharing this video.

[@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage]

I couldn't help crying watching this. They are beautiful in the simplest way absolutely wonderful.❤

[@jomervaldez6154]

Amazing documentary. Im learning about the people of my country. Thank you

[@julianevans6823]

These skills will soon be needed again.

[@lanadelrio-op6xz]

Yeah right 😂

[@GCCG76]

How soon?

[@JonathanGillies]

@GCCG76 Probably within about 40 years maximum. Maybe even this December if you live in the US.

[@GCCG76]

@@JonathanGillies will you be here after 40yrs? Surely this december you’re in no man’s land..run Gump, run through the forrest!

[@dlauron2650]

hear, hear...

[@shawnstatzer95]

Mahal na mahal ang Pilipinas. I had such a wonderful time with an awesome tribe in Palawan. That trip was unforgettable. In Camarines Norte, we live a five minutes walk away from a tribe. A film crew filmed a movie there and stayed in my friend's house. My friend's fed them. When the film crew left, they did not give them any money. My friend's struggled after that. I hope this film crew paid the tribe. Sobra mabuti video. Salamat.

[@OscarFrosty]

Wow - that's awful! I hope so too.

[@esthersmith765]

You should mention the film crew, who are they?! Bustard!

[@shawnstatzer95]

@@OscarFrosty thank you.

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Rude

[@shawnstatzer95]

@@Thenoobestgirl indeed.

[@TryingtomakeitonSocSec]

Thank you so much for following them an d finishing this documentary. The best i have ever seen. I feel so wonderful knowing that they are living like they want. I pray for them and am so glad that they khow God and pray to Him, also.

[@kiev214]

Thank you for featuring this incredible tribe.

[@nnayam4144]

I am Filipina and living in one of the islands, I thought this cave man is just in books. I've read our history, the Europe, the Americas, but i don't know that here in my archipelago or in my back yard my ancestors still survive to the basic. Some words of their language have some Bisaya and Tagalog that i can understand. Wow Thanks for this documentary.

[@franciscaasis757]

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[@simwaduncan777]

🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏👏👏👏. Thank you for these beautiful documentaries.

[@FreeDocumentary]

Glad you like them

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

Jumbo! 🇬🇧🕊👑✝️👑🕊🇬🇧

[@mauroflores209]

Amazing, I feel privileged to have had a glimpse into these people’s life. Hope they are in good health and keep thriving.

[@cillaasante6443]

Thanks for sharing such an educative documentary with us. This last cave men exudes gentleness, pure and undeterred. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@myladyrose2937]

I remember in my hometown (Philippines) outside our property there's a lot of people like this living, they're illiterate before. But our church give them the opportunity to go to school, and our family donate a land for them to build their school with the help of our church. I remember they always pass in our house in the town. So they know our family so much. So every time they visit in the town they just sit outside our house and my grandma always give them some clothes that's why they love to stay there outside. We give them food and sometimes money. They have so much respect of my family but others that them badly because they're poor. And everytime have feast they directly come to our house to eat. This are the people I like to help. Since I'm young I'm helping them already and I'm so happy if I saw them wearing our family clothes. When my father died they're there helping us anything they can and they don't ask money to pay it's just they're like of thanks to my family.

[@lotusflower2517]

That is beautiful!!! Blessing to you and your family :)

[@lotusflower2517]

Do you mind if I ask where your hometown in the Philippines is?

[@myladyrose2937]

@@lotusflower2517 it's in Midsalip province of Zamboanga del Sur.

[@myladyrose2937]

@@lotusflower2517 thank you😊

[@lotusflower2517]

@@myladyrose2937 Nice! I'll have to visit that area some time :)

[@nicelady51]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful souls with us. If you see them again, please tell them they are loved by many ❤❤❤❤ and that a nice lady from the other side of the Earth says, "Hello, from Florida, USA!" They won't know where that is, but they are much better not knowing such things. They are so perfect and pure, just the way they are 🤗

[@kubotasan2695]

you are right...they are much happier than us

[@zamusino3651]

I feel so sad for them. Thank you for this video. It makes me cry.

[@aralajr4453]

It was beyond wonderful! I'm a Filipino but I haven't heard about the Tau't Bato before watching your documentary. Thank you for this.

[@emeliealegonero4043]

I was totally amazed the blow gun he was using is exactly the same thousands of miles across the ocean as the one used by Amazons native.. and he’s sharp shooter hitting the hummingbird the smallest bird in the world. Great job sir I’m a pilipino I appreciated your research..

[@sandrabentley8111]

That's not a hummingbird.

[@bambi4410]

You MISSED the flippin point & instead you choose to do that..@@sandrabentley8111

[@stephaniehines4455]

Umm duh! It’s a blow gun.

[@JonathanGillies]

ye..... total coincidence i'm sure lol............ :P

[@emeliealegonero4043]

Its a humming bird there is lot of them in our garden in the 80s but its rare for them see now a days in visaya philippine

[@bert-bb3cm]

I would like to thank all who is involved in making this documentary reality in today’s world of media. Filipino divers was once on special 60 minutes show. Divers with no equipment to dive for fishes down over 50 ft under water with just a spear in his mouth. Cave people do exist on the Philippines. Hope the government protect their ancestors and future generations. God or who ever they believe in help them go thru these changing world. Thank you for sharing this very important information about our ingenious folks.

[@jessicahay9305]

Honestly they aught to be ashamed of themselves for misinterpreting the market people to make it seem like theyre making fun of them when theyre not.

[@dubsacatak9894]

So humbling. God Bless this family. I wish I could help send their kids to school

[@rcane6842]

Thank you for this documentation..

[@GiGi-Gigi408]

The school of life is amazing. Living off the land and surviving is a beautiful thing. Some may disagree but this goes back bc caveman's. Its a little harsh but there resiliency is great. Best Documentary thank you

[@ExploringMom]

Amazing Story❤❤❤And I hate those people in the market acting like high but they don't look at themselves how they look like. I really love and appreciate those people who grow up in the heart of the mountain because they are pure, have good heart and good Manners.

[@queengrace584]

Wait what??? We Palaweños love our tribes.. We are not degrading our ancestors.. The woman selling pork meat she doesn't mean to degrade the tao't bato tribe.. She telling living condition which is true.. I don't know why this translator is so exaggerating what she means for the sake of this decumantary. Pala'wan tribes are open minded people, they can speak tagalog and english and productive. While tao't bato tribes are trying to learn something but still behind. Because their mentality.

[@pinkvelvet3865]

A lot of filipinos that live in the low land don't treat the natives like the Aetas well.

[@beatnik6806]

​@@queengrace584I was thinking this too. Also they guy was giving them stuff free and were laughing and joking with them, showing interest for their blow gun ect. Didn't seem to me they were laughing at them 🤔

[@leonvolq6179]

Didn't you just criticized the market guys for how they look? 😂

[@MagnumNYC]

@@queengrace584 I agree with you. I personally did not like the intonation that was used in the translation in that market scene. Its not even the intonation of native Filipinos there. She was even offering extra meat. It gave such a condescending western vibe. I appreciate the story just not the angle they were giving. I would prefer if they just put the translation without the English intonation. So much for unbiased. I thought it was just me who noticed that.

[@BryanKoenig379]

This is a great doc and it's awesome to be able to post a vid and get so much more knowledge from the comment and the doc itself

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

A sad, poignant but an incredible well-made and respectful documentary. Respect....

[@leostgeorge2080]

I have lived in the Philippines for 7 years now. Beautiful country beautiful people. This was awesome. Enjoyed every minute of it. Salamat po Maganda!

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

Thank you for appreciating life in country 😊

[@s1l3nt0ath]

It was not taught at school. Thank you. I learned something today.

[@9amStudio]

wow! Seen this on my feed for a while and just now I decided to watch. Can't keep my eyes off it. Thank you for this documentary! I'm so proud to be Filipino.

[@beleafangie]

Im also Palaweña, 1st time me seeing this life situations in the heart of their tribe. Make me cry sad and happy at the same time.. due to civilazation, the tribe still exist. And sad to feel and ashamed to my self that a lot of time, i do feel ungrateful for the things i've got. May this tribe last for centuries to come. ❤❤🙏.thank you for showing this beautiful story to the world.

[@karenharris5958]

Wonderful documentary. We have returned to the UK after living in the Philippines for nearly 5 years. So sad to leave such friendly, warm people.

[@amankonyak1113]

This is the most heart touching documentary ever I've seen in my life. Seeing the way they live, tears are gushing through me. It reminds me of how my grandfather narrates story just like this, I can visualize it through them.

[@ashanatrav5841]

I said the exact same thing

[@jordandingal2117]

Thank you for sharing their story 🙏

[@leeannalovestherain]

I feel like weve been granted a momentary peek through the looking glass of something incredible.The grampa is awsome !

[@bestkksser]

If you are reading this there’s a reason No matter how good or bad you have it,wake up each day thankful for your life.Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs ❤️🇧🇸 2024 And Beyond ~Marcia~

[@absurd_patience]

❤❤❤

[@jenniferthompson8888]

Thank you for reminding me to be grateful. I appreciate you ❤

[@pattyadams7352]

Amen

[@poppanickels]

💪🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@SeaOfArrows47]

I am half Filipino and half Polish, I was always fascinated by the origins of my lineage, but sadly we were pushed away from my Filipino side of my family because me and my mother were both only half Filipino. Which I guess makes it wrong to include us in the family. But, I never felt hate towards them I just accepted how it was. I'm so in awe to see how our ancestors lived off the land and provided for themselves. Not relying on a crooked government for all their needs. I love this new light shed onto my people. Hopefully, people will come to understand that mother nature provides all we need. Much love and prosperous energy to all our forefathers and future generations. 🖤

[@keyboardwarrior1233]

U are not full fili so stfffuuu

[@treblerebel2362]

Are you Polipino or Filipish then? 😅😮

[@docriztigbauan7596]

But u make trips too to our country the Philippines?

[@easamaify]

What a treasure to humanity. They should be supporter by the government and not feel defeated. Fascinating documentary. I hope they’ll find their true happiness as a united family ❤️

[@cascisa22]

This is beautiful ❤

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Beautiful 🤩 educational video friend. Very emotional. Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 has hundreds thousands of Filipinos descent. Including my Grandparents side. My mom , sisters and brothers looks Oriental. God bless our ancestors from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Spain 🇪🇸 Africa Ghana 🇬🇭. All my great grandparents. My parents born in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. I was born in America 🇺🇸 1958. We have a beautiful 🤩 tree. Amen 🙏.❤❤❤

[@Wapakels02]

Same as I have polish/spanish and filipino blood.

[@miriamvivo4279]

Familia es de aquadilla. Paz y salud

[@primesspct2]

Thats why your people are all beautiful so many mixed races, is great for the gene pool, not to mention the beauty of so many cultures learning and sharing with one another! I did not know this about Puerto Rico, though I have had several close friends who I met at work here in the US. They were always hard workers as I was taught to be, we always helped one another. I welcome good people from anywhere in the world to come here and it saddens me greatly that the government makes it so difficult, and some people teach racial intolerance. It makes me feel guilty for having such people run the country and forget their ancestors came from other countries once and were welcomed here.

[@lonagwegwe]

We are all connected somehow, only if we could all see the beauty we possess ❤, the human race

[@kitwarjri7086]

Hunting n Gathering n their body tolerance r vry high..

[@docallan-musicartmedicine5610]

A lot is apparently lost in translation. Firstly, the lady vendor was not looking down at the group, but just describing their situation. You can see it in the manner she was speaking. I did not sense any derision on her part. The clothes dealer actually gave them clothes and was just kidding around with them when he was talikng to the group. Which is not necessarily unusual among Filipinos as we have a great sense of humor, and would show this even in the presence of adverse situations. And this is sometimes taken in the wrong way, especially by foreigners unfamiliar with our culture. What I do sense is the bias of the narrator as he talks about this story. In fact, I sense a great deal of condescension, and judgement especially of the community around the tribe. I am not against documentaries like this, but I would appreciate a less judgemental approach, and a more objective discussion. I guess adding a lot of drama will attract more viewers.

[@soiboi5151]

Exactly

[@junlab2612]

that's right!

[@boredguy5222]

Agree, this documentary doesn't care about insights just views.

[@slee2695]

Give me a break...People in Manila look down on Ilocanos, Ilocanos look down on Igorots, Igorots look down on other tribes like Aetas Filipino culture are super judgemental

[@gabrielle6158]

As a Filipina who understands what they were saying and know the context of our culture, I agree some of it was lost in translation!!

[@florencematts]

Thank you so much for sharing greatly appreciated! Most of the young generation don't know about the History of the Philippines 🇵🇭❤

[@myrajoy1437]

Maraming salamat sa inyong pagshare

[@vmc4589]

The best ever documentary I have ever seen from my country. Thank you for sharing it to the world❤❤❤

[@lorrainetreves8364]

Hi, as i was watching the elder man, the leader... i saw how his eyes looked and noticed Everything. I tealized, there is so much knowledge in him. Things ,as a Westener, i would Never know. God Bless his family. His way of life.

[@amazingplanetph808]

Agree. He observe the foreigner if it's dangerous or not. Later on he realized that the outsiders is not harming them. Tribal shamans can sense danger and can read people.

[@davidfisher5140]

Pretty much all of his medicine man expertise appears to be bunk ... blowing air over sick kids and rubbing them w leaves really doesn't accomplish anything. Also, I am pretty sure their biology is not very different from ours. Our lungs are not located in the lower left abdomen.

[@missy183]

Thanks for Sharing this Beautiful story. God bless 🙏💜💙💚💛❤

[@rosanadancel7225]

I thank you so much to video this wonderful people . Innocent,caring each other, much respect to them.