How One Person Saved a Forest in the Philippines (Negros Oriental)

[@reyandrewruelos3262]

When tatay was asked for the name of the newly discovered tree species, he humbly said "Bahala na yung pangalan basta buhay yung puno".

[@Unforgettable0219]

72? He looks young, fit and strong for his age. Nakaka inspire sya. Nature lover here!

[@amorchika1251]

True, he looks like he's still in his 50s.

[@kishmarkescora3471]

Ganyan tlaga pag akyat/baba ka sa kabundokan npka tahimik at fresh ng paligid wlang stress..😊

[@patatay]

Protect these men at all costs!

[@featrmedia]

🥰🥰

[@jeksixten5751]

Men*

[@CurlyStick22]

Cost*

[@JoshuaG109]

Ang daming perfectionist!

[@CurlyStick22]

Di kasi kami gaya mo na hinahayaan Ang pagkakamali Ng iba. ​@@JoshuaG109

[@jmartinez0720]

These documentaries deserve international recognition. Please hire an effective translator for captions. Let us show these to the world. Congratulations in advance FEATR!

[@dratinaeb6472]

Not yet for international. They need a profound scientific research team to be respectable in their inputs. Lacks precision to be truthful. Avoid the your superlatives. It degrades your hard work and betrays many realistic informations. More than that, the rest, indeed, may have international level.

[@Natures_Son]

I concur.

[@regiasama3565]

This should be shown in schools....all the time! 😊

[@parasalisensya]

napakagandaaaaa. nakakaiyaak. napakapayapa. nakakaproud. nakakalungkot. nakakatuwaaa.

[@katyfauri]

Naaliw ako sa creations ni Nicky! Ang husay! Palaka, tuko ulan, kulog, atbp.! Salamat! Salamat din FEATR! 👏👏👏

[@jhomin2691]

Same here po grabe ang galingggggg. 👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏

[@renalynsalvador795]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cherryaquillo5921]

Trueness, nakakarelax ang mga invention sounds na gawa nyay....kudos👍👍👍

[@leogodinez2767]

The photos of Hersley featured here are not even among his best work. He's one of our country's finest. Thank you for putting him in the spotlight :)

[@kristinemaratas7851]

Glad to see him featured in your vlog, he is well known as "Rainforest Hero" back in 2018 for Ugmad Awards for practicing, advocating and promoting rainforestation which is a program developed from our university in Visayas State University.

[@lyde_shin]

Good to know that he’s getting the recognition he deserves! We need heroes like him saving the nature.

[@jhomin2691]

BAGAY NA BAGAY PO SYA SA DENR..

[@vinceloreto2926]

BY FAR, ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRING AND A MUST WATCH DOCUMENTARY. MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS WILL SURELY ENCOURAGE HUMANITY TO BRING BACK LIFE TO THE WORLD.

[@fessrunnymede6604]

You'll be astounded by Tatay Ite's knowledge; he is very accommodating and engaging to anyone visiting his place.

[@grlyn7736]

Where in negros po ba si tatay Ite?

[@fessrunnymede6604]

@@grlyn7736 he's from brgy liptong, valencia, neg or

[@charissaechavez4645]

Studied in Dumaguete and it truly is a haven for artists. Great feature, FEATR!

[@nikka9420]

suddenly just burst into tears while watching this video. these people have such pure beautiful souls! thanks featr!

[@leonimontenegro532]

Watching here from Toronto Canada, originally I am AKLAN, Philippines, my first time to watching your documentary about these humble talented Filipino, it's an eye and mind opening about preserving Nature Trees, and what they accomplished differently. Very nice I loved it. God bless you on your work.

[@almanthor4696]

This video was indeed touching, and that we as human being often times to forget the importance of connecting to mother Earth. That we have responsibility to feel, to see, to touch, or even just to listen for a while. Thanks for featuring these heroes and wish they will and shall inspire more people around the world. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@SunevEyaf]

Conservationist.and artists who makes our life beautiful. Thanks God for having them. 😇🤩♥️

[@mariaangelicacedilla1607]

this is by far the best i've seen FEATR did. you guys are making history too. more power!!

[@mattpeeks2529]

"some moments are best experienced in the present" that wildly resonated with me

[@francesberrios8250]

Magkaugnay ang lahat. Everything is connected. How true. Thank you Featr for another great video.

[@ilovecats31752]

Negros oriental is a great name in the Philippines this man’s culture is amazing

[@caulit_0.0]

Nature is surely one of the most beautiful thing to protect because it gives you the energy of healing: )

[@meguillozebern8806]

What the! I was shocked when he says 72 yrs old! That's not an image of a 72 years old. He looks so young.

[@StypidRoofer]

You'd be surprised at how exercise and daily routine can do to your body.

[@NiteFall7]

And living with nature❤

[@ronelkallos9033]

I truly appreciate this kind of documentation that promotes and encourages love for art, biodiversity, and our natural resources. As a writer and filmmaker, this resonates deeply with me. Thank you for your efforts. I hope this will inspire a new perspective for future generations, and I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you one day!

[@angeliquealcantara6410]

Salamat FEATR for letting us discover tatay Ite and Nicky. We will definitely visit them pag na punta kami ng Negros. ❤

[@flouiebelen700]

Finally Liptong Woodland has been featured 😍😍🥰, went there during Senior High. Had the privilege to meet him in person

[@AngelBautista-je2hk]

Ito Yung tao na I've meet in person when I was in a Orphanage. At Casa Miani Arvedi in Talay . Dumaguete .. tinuraan nya kami gumawa Ng mga instrumental accessories. . At Hanggang Ngayon Dito na Ako sa Iloilo . Sa Vlog ko nalng sya makikita . .. tandang tanda. Ko pa . Noong palaboy Palang Ako sa sa Boulevard. At Looc . 🤣. Paligi ko sya makikita sa mga Tina tambayan. God bless bro . At sana . Na share mu Rin sa ibang kabataan .. kung paano alagaan Ang kalikasan . . Save the Mother Earth.❤️❤️❤️

[@grazzywaps]

so much admiration for these Filipinos and their story telling 🥹 please make more videos like this!!! I hope the future videos will have subtitles hehe. para people from other nationalities can understand and learn about our Filipino people, also to cater for those who have hearing problems :)

[@edc8132]

Erwan, excellent job in sharing these Philippine Treasures. This is so inspiring and must be shared with the world. Please add subtitles so more can understand what these amazing people have to share

[@anythinggoestv1587]

Law of attraction..i write this exact word in a piece of paper and give to somebody on my job.. and now im watching thiis in a few minute after i give that paper to that person.. YOUR TOUGHTS BECOMES YOUR WORD YOUR WORDS BECOMES YOUR ACTION YOUR ACTION BECOMES YOUR REALITY!.. Shout out sa FEATR!

[@rafaelperalta1676]

They deserve to be on the news. Doing so would inspire a lot of people, especially the young ones.

[@theWanderer.]

These people need to be recognized by everyone ❤❤ Loving their unique principles in life 💗😍😍

[@lesterdeluna8818]

Ang gaganda ng content ng FEATR! Mas pinapanuod ko na kayo kaysa sa mainstream documentaries. Grabe ang galing ❤

[@sawyer222-z5f]

It hits deep "Your smile now is not the same as 20 years ago"

[@finosairu6269]

"Tu sonrisa ahora no es lo mismo que hace 20 años" De ahora en adelante usaré esa cita cada vez que sea apropiado. ¡Me gusta!

[@aigurango84]

Protect this man and his forest. He is a national treasure along with everything he takes care.

[@Catcat00-00]

One of my favorite Featr productions! As an artist, and moreso as a human being, this very much speaks to my soul 🙏💗 Salamat for keeping our interconnectedness aliive 💜🍃 So many beautiful stories from Negros!

[@marrzcapanang]

Wonderful feature! I met Hersley and Nicky way back. While watching this I remember I had a necklace from a friend named "Kalayo" I just realized it is one of Nicky's creations. In 2018, I gave it to a close friend who is pursuing life in Canada - as artist and an OFW. "Magkaugnay ang Lahat" So interested to visit Tay Ite's place and learn from him.

[@markquiroz4706]

Thank you FEATR for championing Filipino local artist's. This is one of my favorite docu you've made. 🙏

[@skierizo75channel]

Salute po sa inyong pag mamahal sa ating invironment..At tama po na kailangan na talaga nating pangalagaan ang kalikasan..

[@kriziamarieisrael3468]

He is protected by the nature itself! He is always connected with our motherearth! Thank you sir!!

[@katyfauri]

Salamat, Tatay Ite 👏 Salamat, FEATR! 👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@deannalacson2658]

Kudos to the whole FEATR Team! I am just so amazed by your story-telling. I am from the neighboring province of Negros Occidental and this is the first time i have heard of Tatay Ite and his forest, his green advocacy. Hershley and Nicky....artists worth knowing!!! Nicky's sound effects, any movie producers?? 👌👌👌👌

[@odelonperalta9666]

ANG GALING NG MGA INSTRUMENT WOW!

[@mariepalada2614]

Thank you for featuring them I’m not aware but loved to protect our planet,❤❤❤

[@OITW]

Amazing stories. The work and art they do are the pillars of what I enjoy most in life--preserving nature, photography, and interacting mindfully with the hidden life around us. Super inspirational to have witnessed their stories. Recently found this channel through some friends, and have been enjoying it ever since. As a FilAm curious about Filipino parts unknown, this episode has satisfied it thoroughly. Keep up the good work, Featr!

[@jhomin2691]

OMG ANG GALING NI SIR YUNG NAGPAPATUNOG NG MGA BAGAY NA PATAPON NA SARAP SA PAKIRAMDAM PARA KANG NASA PROBINSYANG HINDI PA USO GADGET NA PURO TUNIG NG KALIKASAN ANG MARIRINIG MO, NAPAKA ARTISTIC NYA. SILA YUNG MGA ITINALAGA NG LANGIT NA BANTAY SA KALIKASAN LALO SI TATAY NA NASA GUBAT. KAYA LANG NA FEATURE NYO YUN GUBAT BAKA MAGKARON NG INTEREST YUN MGA SAKIM SA PERA.. MABUHAY PO KAYO MGA SIR.. PAG PATULOY NYO PO ANG PAGMAMAHAL NYO SA KALIKASAN.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Ang gagaling. Mabuhay!

[@zealvb]

why isnt this video blowing up?? Incredibly beautiful people with their beautiful stories! youve truly outdone yourselves featr WOW

[@Batangmaynila]

Wow FEATR!!! Salute po kay tatay, sana marami pa yung kagaya niya❤❤❤

[@Mossbeehave]

Thank you for saving the beautiful forest!!! These stories are so uplifting and inspiring!! Thank you

[@McJuneTagaBukid]

RESPECT to these people. ❤

[@fecastro4417]

Amazing people, they need more recognition. Thank you for featuring them.

[@roamingjosh]

Ang ganda nitong docu na ‘to. Sana dumami pa sila.

[@elviramangubat7209]

Congratulations tatay ite, you choose to save the endangered trees, God bless you!

[@Natures_Son]

Very interesting and inspiring! Thank you for preparing and sharing it.

[@bluetamarind7642]

I wonder why our govt hasn’t featured this gem. So glad there’s still someone who cares for our forest. I hope many people will be inspired to do the same. FEATR, you’ve done it again. Salamat!

[@finosairu6269]

Uno de los mejores temas que he visto en KZbin. Estos tres señores merecen un reconocimiento mundial por lo que están haciendo y lo que han hecho. Gracias y espero ver más de sus contribuciones y logros.

[@lazy_blipblop]

Dang! Nicky is a talented musician. I don't know if pwede ma consider na musician pero napaka genius ng ideas.

[@junefamur5953]

One of the best episode of featr. Looking for this kind of documentary featuring the arts and preserving nature.

[@jhaesthineclaresolomon2079]

Exceptional content! More of this please. 🎉

[@featrmedia]

More to come!

[@daisymaysacluti4184]

Maraming salamat sa mga taong katulad ni Tatay Ite. At sa FEATR na rin sa pagpapakilala sa amin ng mga ganitong tao at gawain. Goodness prevails after all.

[@bb7dj]

another great story! tatay ite thank you....., Hersley thansk you...., Niky is a native sound enginere thank you.....

[@naizateresa884]

Grabeeee ganda ng documentary... sana madami pa lalo na yung sa forest... need talaga ipreserve para sa tao at lalo na para sa mga hayop na nakatira doon....

[@minasulit2157]

Maraming salamat sa pagbahagi sa programa tungkol sa ating kalikasan. God bless you all always.

[@gsampong76]

I, super love this episode... ganda, grabe.

[@annepenalosa5640]

Wow!Exceptional lahat sila!❤️❤️❤️

[@kennovelozo577]

Kahanga hanging MGA tao♥️ Sana magtagumpay ang layuning masagip ang kalikasan para SA bagong hinerasyon❤

[@totoylupetchannel9818]

I am from negros occ.. And im proud how these people have done in our environment, I love how they spoke from their heart..

[@lyncruz4370]

Very profound narration of men’s ingenuity. Amazing feature. Congrats.

[@fidesd8831]

nothing is ever a coincidence, it’s all purposeful. more power to these people and for you platforming them!

[@BighaniBahandi]

My beloved Foundation U. Home of the greyhounds and so happy to see Sir Hersley here!

[@pedstuffperaren8248]

salute to this guy, thank u for your tree conservation effort. some people don't care all in their mind is how to earn big, there is this mountain in Valencia instead of conservation they converted it into a plush subdivision where the rich buys their mansion and lives.and thanks featr for featuring the artists

[@222mmax]

Excellent artists. God bless Maranatha

[@joybelledoringo]

Grabe ang gagaling nila in their own fields!!!

[@SUPER_ORION]

Wow! It's unfortunate that we don't see this type of content in the mainstream media in the Philippines. Please Feater, continue creating this kind of content because without you, we might never learn about these amazing people.

[@zenfinity8]

This is one of the most inspiring documentary. We should promote the importance of being in nature and protect our own native endangered species (good job to tatay)

[@antonenero]

Salamat sa pag preserves Ng endangered species na halaman at puno tatay sana Marami kapang halaman na ma sagip at maparami Isali muna Ang ating endangered na mga orchid's 😢na malapit Ng ma wala🌺🌺

[@luzaranas9275]

Proud of you from the beginning kuya Nicky and your advocacy ❤️ Love from Aranas Fam, Butuan City

[@oh-hmmmm]

Appreciated them all. Sana dumami pa ang mga talented na kagaya nila. Sana maturuan nila ang mga bata na andyan lang sa paligid nila. Thank you for sharing.

[@ianchrismejarito5710]

Nakasabay ko si Hersley sa isang art exhibition sa Robinson's Dumaguete City way back 2015..Talented kaayo!

[@drg0301]

Thank you very much on your unselfish effort. I hope their local government will made these unsung heroes' efforts be known and inspire others to do so.. God bless you..

[@RichardJohnBacosaEscubin]

Ang galing ninkuya samga instrument niya napangiti at nakaka tuwa rin si tatay sa mga puno😊❤

[@AnselPines]

Their passion and dedication have not changed since I met them seven years ago. They are truly one of the treasures of Negros Oriental.

[@dhennamaeplang8651]

My soul seemed to find its lost artist after watching this, FEATR.! One of the bests❤

[@lombardy121684]

Truly, Hersley’s first love was really painting. And, found out that he’s not only good in painting but also a great photographer din. Amazing talent…Foundation University was truly. Playground for us back then…such a conducive place for artists and thinkers…well Dumaguete in general.

[@christiangeronimo8919]

Ang Ganda pakinggan Ng mga tunog Ng gngwa Ng mga instrumento nya sarap sa tinga

[@thewho7185]

Featr, thank you for bringing such wonderful documentaries to us Filipinos!

[@AldrineJavePablico]

Pakiramdam ko panandaliang huminto ang oras At muli akong nag lakbay nung panahun nang aking kabataan 🥲

[@mactancuan]

These 3 Kuya’s should start their own museum 🔥

[@eileensantosl8149]

What an inspiring and refreshing documentary, thank you!

[@herculeschua]

I love your videos to protect our mother nature ❤❤❤❤❤I want to visit that place

[@angelatapay3464]

Thank you featr for making your videos and to these people for reminding us how that its ok to move slowly, live more, and be more present in time. Such inspiring people, mabuhay po kayo!

[@monsayacfayeannc.2147]

I'm so bless to watch this

[@paulinacortes-delorenzo4490]

A thoroughly fascinating and admirable work. Thank you.

[@fernanlaraga2943]

..very informative,inspiring,very preciues and loving mind people..❤❤❤❤❤

[@bemcorrales5358]

Great Filipinos 👍 👌 hats off 👏 to them 🇵🇭 ❤❤

[@JonsiTales]

Naiiyak ako. Thank you Featr for featuring these

[@joolly18]

This needs more recognition!

[@grasyatv2660]

Proud to lived in Negros Oriental ❤️❤️❤️

[@amma1470]

My father is doing this too. He is planting rare species of trees from all over the Philippines. He has the only forest in the area surrounded by corn fields.

[@yelenaalcones4610]

Tama "KALIPAY SA KALIBUTAN" " HAPPY WORLD". Mahalin natin ang kalikasan para sa mga susunod na mga "HENERASYON NATIN"