The Children Risking Their Lives In Underwater Gold Mines

Children Of The Dirty Gold: An investigation into the use of child labour in dangerous Philippine underwater gold mines.
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Many of Philippines' 5.5 million child workers are risking their lives digging for "Dirty Gold" in unbelievable conditions. Desperate men and children scour underwater mine-shafts in this terrifying report.
Breathing through nothing more than a thin pipe connected to an air compressor, going 30 foot deep underwater for hours in search of gold is all in a day’s work for 16-year-old Gerald. "I'm afraid, if the earth collapses, I will get buried underneath" says the teenager. Surrounded by rock walls in the pitch black darkness of the water, the men chip away at walls for 3 hours. They find no gold. For many like Gerald school is a distant memory, and illegally diving for gold the only alternative to starvation. Hundreds of deaths by electrocution, drowning and even the possibility of Mercury poisoning have had little impact on compressor mining activities, which continue un-policed and unregulated. There appears little hope of change on the horizon. "If I could only give job opportunities - I will take them away from compressor mining. It is just that I have no alternative at this point" says Ricarte Padilla, Mayor of Jose Panganiban - Philippines' so-called "Gold Coast". As it is, the children and family men unearthing 60-80kg of gold per month see the lions share of wealth disappear into the Chinese black market.
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[@joey_pereira]

It's sad when you think that even one of the kids seen in the video could be dead right now and we'd never know.

[@disappointedguy]

I was thinking that same thing :/

[@TotalLagg]

YeAh I was thinking tHat to

[@breannahowe4154]

I thought that too like have any of them drowned under there and nobody knows ?😔

[@haochangliang2702]

Yeah

[@arkyg4022]

Lol that’s funny 😂

[@adamwolverton6995]

It’s so sad because the father hates it as much as his son does

[@TotalLagg]

Yeah 😢

[@yinlu3610]

​@Tyrant As true as that is, they still do need the money for whatever their personal needs maybe, for may it be clothes, education, enough food for the family, or whatever else it is for their personal needs to live.

[@mrsexyarpi]

@Tyrant xd ur sick as fck....i dont know on what planet are u living.when u just simply dont have other choce u do what u can...is that simple

[@narcis4109]

@@mrsexyarpi Doesn't matter, just don't put your children at risk.

[@mark.vibing9626]

Narcis if they don’t they got a bigger risk of DYING

[@tomashernandez279]

Imagine how happy they would be to work even in McDonald’s

[@cameronclark5899]

Yea seriously I have worked there and burgerking complain like a bitch about it and they would love it 7.25$ a hour is amazing for them. Crazy to think about it man

[@tomashernandez279]

Cameron Clark yeah

[@wood4life]

@ 9:05 Somebody needs to let her know that Comme Des Garçons shirt fake as hell.

[@wood4life]

@@tomashernandez279 I don’t know 🤔. Ima find out at the next rooster fight.

[@coughingpenguin4346]

LOL

[@v.dickson]

Watching the father cry at the end broke my heart 😔😢 Imagine his many people in the world go through the same thing everyday. Sitting there and reflecting on your life and how you will help your family survive through the harsh lifestyle. We must be grateful for what we have at any point in our lives and also help those in need while we have our time here on Earth. 🙏🏾

[@kylemalachowski]

Not to be THAT DUDE, but this really opens ur eyes to how fortunate we are

[@zergenzerg6853]

We contribute to it with our lifestyle.

[@paulinedarmuzey3886]

You should ALWAYS be THAT DUDE. Being aware of your as well as other's fortune is nothing negative. At all.

[@0S0BH]

You are such a Kyle

[@kylemalachowski]

ur such a vres

[@dwaynethewokjohnson6646]

@Jordan Sharpe Youre racist

[@mr.sphynx9795]

I was also a gold miner when I was a kid, earning a little profits I can't even buy my own clothes, but my Dream is bigger more than anything. When I finished High school I went to Manila to find some decent work then Someone took me and brought me to the Philippine National Police Academy, and now I am a retired Police Major. Enjoying my retirement benefits, and my two sons are working as a Pilot at CebuPac.

[@kfalkon2411]

Do you think the price the brokers pay the gold miners is too low? Do you think that the local brokers can actually pay more, but are scamming the miners? Also, are there business opportunities in places other than Manila? What level of education do you need to find decent jobs? Primary school? Highschool? Sorry there are many questions.

[@weebistk8269]

Respect!

[@guhalaa]

@@MohidPvE Could be one of his grandchildren's work. My daughter pretty much freaked up her nana's facebook profile as well.

[@dwaynethewokjohnson6646]

@@MohidPvE Why not? A police officer doesnt need to have a serious KZbinr username! They dont have to put a username like "Police Officer"

[@jhurenllano]

saang lugar po ito dto sa pinas na kanilang pinuntahan mg documentary romblon po ba ito?

[@ailish086]

This is heartbreaking. We've no idea how lucky we are sometimes.

[@colinmottershead4717]

ailish086 how much is gold really $

[@colinmottershead4717]

Colin Mottershead local major @ 14:30 has his neck chianed in gold?

[@keitumetsem1344]

ailish086 The end was so painful

[@omarqb]

God damn right!

[@HollandDamien]

ailish086 It's less a matter of luck and more a matter of how money is distributed (something we have control over). Pure chance doesn't cause these people poverty.

[@panellmann1461]

It is interesting how many people see this and suddenly feel grateful for their own, more comfortable poverty. But you shouldn't feel guilty or ungrateful for being able to have decent living conditions, you should be angry at the economic and political powers which deny people basic needs and force them to work in horrible conditions for just a few dollars. We are not the villains for having clean water and basic education, but the people who trade dirty gold with massive profit margins are. Every person on the planet could have good living conditions and a chance to live up to their full potential, we have the technology and the resources. But now some people get superyachts and gold-plated Rolls Royces, while others get mercury poisoning and premature death while mining the very same gold.

[@gaming4K]

There should be a way to create a system where profit doesn't control the people.

[@sforza209]

Oh well huh? It is what is it. Sucks for them. Good for me.

[@kermitthefrog5442]

I would hope that the interviewers payed them some money for being in this video

[@k-studio8112]

I'm sure they did

[@_____._..--_]

Kyle Panuncillon wishful thinking

[@coolthefool1]

Obvious Troll. Yet you still got baited. Congrats very

[@jeffreychou3918]

Journalists aren't allowed to give money to people they interview

[@kermitthefrog5442]

@@bankrollb7882 ?? he's just stating facts (i think they are anyway)

[@rhondadobransky4905]

Our greedy world grows on the backs of the poor

[@RAPPOSIR]

Giv money to.poor they produce four poor

[@ck8045]

I love buying all the gold I can get and if they have some imma pay them 😂 people die everyday and many countries go through a phase similar to this when you are starting to develop look at facts then your worldly blinders come off

[@StupidBadyXD]

The greediest people are the poorest. They have lots of kids in hopes they are taken care off later and don’t have to work.

[@chill6445]

@@StupidBadyXD fax

[@ck8045]

@Coolie_O lol

[@93jc11]

Love how the mayor tried to justify his point while wearing a gold necklace xD

[@Lex60]

@INT expert A politician from a third world country wearing fake jewelry? You don´t know this kind of people.

[@Lex60]

Probably has a Christ on a golden cross hanging from that.

[@THYCR3AT0R]

I mean if it's that dangerous they wouldn't do it if they didn't have too. You gotta do what you gotta do to survive. Its fucked up but it seems like they're only option.

[@UZI9MMAUTO]

You're playing the devil's advocate. It's like saying that if one person is homeless then so should the whole town. It's Officials should be as poor as the poorest person. Your suggestion that the Mayor should be wearing raggy clothes and a tank top is totally insane.

[@spiciestt6136]

INT expert what makes you think they’re buying it?

[@yangyang3244]

It’s just sad seeing chickens getting killed by their species or even their own family. One thing I can’t understand is that people were laughing/cheering when one killed the other

[@2pizza512]

You mean children?

[@nightpubgm8973]

@@2pizza512 no he meant chicken

[@kacperwalkowiak2564]

Yeah who gives a fuck about kids, lets all cry about a fucking chicken

[@lilfellhurt7693]

Well the chickens fighting are a normal thing, There are even full arenas off chickens fighting it's actually quite normal in the Philippines

[@uhh8816]

Pokemon but chickens

[@zaxarispetixos8728]

-I can not stop gold mining cause i need the money, i have no choice -How many children do you have? -15

[@Gekumatz]

honestly, i never understood the fact that people in thrid world country always bring the most kids,its not a bad thing, unless you know you are capable of feeding all those mouths and in the end the mother just bares more children and more children while the man is forced to rosk their lives for the money because as a guatemalen ive been to the country in some of the most rural parts and over there i first hand saw how most of the males there suffer and in the end its mostly the dudes fault because the woman never knew what she was getting into, and it just pisses me off because in the end the kid will have to do the dirty work, the kid will have to sacrifice their education but in the long run the kid will be the one working for the woman once again.

[@andro1096]

@@Gekumatz there's so many things wrong with your paragraph but I'm just going to point out one major point, which is that it is the *people's fault* that these children are suffering... which is really just not true. It is not their fault, but rather the fault of the government/higher power for even putting them in these situations, they are victims just as much as their children are. **People in these third-world countries have so many children because of their poverty.** They do not have the money to afford a proper education or how to finance their savings, combine that with lack of knowledge about sex protection and you get families who keep having children because 1) they don't know how to prevent it, 2) they need the helping hands, and 3) lack of understanding of how to finance. Those kids are going to grow up and do the exact same thing their parents did to them because they don't know any better, even with education, the upbringing of a person affects their future the most.

[@Gekumatz]

@@andro1096 lol no, first i never said people who are poor have kids because their poor secondly where is all this shit coming from? yeah your first point was reasonable but I doubt your knowledge in what situation their in is any different of some casual dude plus if they know their not protected whats the point of even having sex if they know that their gonna bring a kid in such a terrible place? at least have 2-1 not 12 or 15

[@andro1096]

​@@Gekumatz This topic is covered in AP Human Geography, a class which I am currently taking. Your 'point' doesn't make sense, I just said *they do not know* how protection works. If they don't know how to properly use condoms and don't know how taxing it is financially to raise a child- what is preventing them from *ucking like bunnies?

[@zaxarispetixos8728]

@@andro1096 How they do not know? All the other animals in the world know. At times where food is plentyfull the have as many children as they can. At times when they are hungry they do not have children and focus on finding food

[@ryderwilson7955]

just imagine, if you give a single family 1000 dollars, they'll live well for at least a year.

[@bigbrain9313]

Yep thats 50,000 pesos in the philliphines. Busta

[@johanjoe3012]

when ryder keeps up to date on current affairs even after hes dead in 1992. all his insults on CJ as a busta are certified. but yeah true wiht just 1k....

[@socrates_the_great6209]

Nope, if they as it seemed live off 30 usd a day that will on a year basis be 1100 usd.

[@even___]

@BIG BRAIN It’s just a different number, the amount of money is still the same...

[@y0n_8]

They will probably use that to build a better house, then their cousin or relatives will borrow, another relative will steal it, another one will use it on useless shit, etc.

[@ssimmonsss]

i started shedding tears when the father started crying and said he was trying, we have it so good here in America and I pray him and his family are alive and well today.

[@Randomdude1979]

I really wish I could help them in anyway I'm serious if it's takes donating money to a charity I'll do it. I just want to help them but, I don't know how or sure if these people will ever get the help sent to them.

[@myplaylist2113]

@@Randomdude1979 they don't need your money, they need better Jobs

[@racecardriverrr4201]

btw, the usa is not the entire internet 🙂

[@ssimmonsss]

@@racecardriverrr4201 btw i’m not talking about the internet i’m talking about america in general as a whole.

[@racecardriverrr4201]

@@ssimmonsss "we have it so good here in America" but I'm saying don't guess everyone here is from the usa 🙂

[@julianalopez3416]

These kids embody the soul of a grown person! They are so mature and understanding! Not to sound weird but it remind me of how my grandfather used to tell me how he and my grandma had to drop out of school in elementary to just help there family working on the railroads and in fields. As he got older though he went to the army and then got all his education done. And became a teacher! And is fluent in 3 different languages he is one of the smartest strongest people I have ever met!

[@abandonedchannelwithnovide788]

This kid wants to go to school while most are complaining about having to go, this world is really unfair and it makes me really thankful for what I I have.

[@johndogwalker2531]

@Azzir shut up cah

[@kotaro-kun9386]

@@johndogwalker2531 no no he got a point

[@boimeme.]

Um, im sorry for Joshua but im not gonna stop complaining abouth my problem Thats how you lose equality

[@krim4597]

@@johndogwalker2531 Everyone has their own problems. I don't think we should really compare them

[@DavidoMartinez]

@Azzir you never experienced poverty stfu

[@jeremyhallman2496]

I send a single mother of two small children 2500 pesos a week,it's not much here in the USA but it feeds them and puts cloths on their backs

[@ddsjgvk]

Hope it actually goes to them

[@sameshytdiffday9685]

God bless you sir ..may they receive your offerings in Jesus name🙏

[@onesaltyboi6575]

Rige Far. Stfu

[@monkey5092]

Rige Far. What is wrong with you? I bet you would be sad if someone said “they buy cocaine with they’re money that’s why they are poor!”.

[@monkey5092]

Rige Far. Fucking bitch, stop being a jerk.

[@leo-fr2qg]

"Im trying" That broke my heart.

[@JoshTheHoffman]

For a man like that to cry in front of his son even for a moment is a lot more than most people realize.

[@px2a]

leo 🥺

[@px2a]

XHelios X Zhao X id doubt you’d be able to and theres alot of people

[@the1only617]

People don’t understand the gravity on what your saying . True it takes a lot for a man to cry

[@polop2897]

to see a father crying in front of his child. It tells a story of pure sadness.

[@daisi4925]

This is heart breaking. We’re poor but we have food, shelter and all the things needed. This is humbling. Prayers to them all

[@destinations1009]

That little boy in the purple shirt had a permanent frown i almost cried when his dad said he is trying.

[@Lex60]

This is why taking religion so seriously that affects your way of living [no contraception methods and letting everything to the will of God] can mess up a entire nation. Poor guy can´t understand why he and his family has to suffer so much.

[@kenpabillar9201]

@@Lex60 what God is very important to us christian beacasue God is making us strong and have a inspiration of our life so stfu U anti christ

[@polterpup4440]

@@kenpabillar9201 I'm Christian too, and I can say that you can't say that while the same time saying, "God is very important to us" Whatever floats your boat dude

[@SleepyInu60]

@@Lex60 I'm am not religious but they give themselves something to believe because they need a inspiration to go " I can do this " which is why they beg for God's help which means they think it will happen someday or soon that is why the religious things they like asking for God's help means something

[@SleepyInu60]

@Destinations100 I felt the same way I wish I was old enough to go over there and give them whatever money I had cause I ended up poor a few times like that

[@frostwind6287]

I didnt know there was an underwater goldmine in the philliphines just now

[@lawrence8015]

Same.

[@elmashable9722]

A terrible reality really. Hoping for the best for these young children.

[@DamslettesSIMP]

Yeah I live in Philippines but I didn't know this until I watch this vid

[@xandriabvlogs17]

me to i did not know im even from the philiphines

[@JohnWickkkk]

@@lawrence8015 Same

[@Rossbrian1]

I'm a certified diver and decompression sickness is a really scary thing. I've been diving for a long time I'd never do this

[@crewchmelar9441]

They might not be thst deep

[@terzepterblue285]

@satan george Soros its called compressor cuz their breathing through an air compressor

[@emil3015]

@Carnivorus go to sleep

[@viniciusmachrodr709]

@satan george Soros they do addapt, it's called evolution.

[@viniciusmachrodr709]

@satan george Soros yes, i know it takes a long time, but they are best suited to do this kinda of work than me for ex, and btw im no defending this kinda of work.

[@infuglenn]

What makes me more sad is to realize that there is more then enough wealth in this world for everyone... These people don't need to suffer but still cause of a select few, they do... One day i'm going to be in a position to altleast help one of such families, i wish more people would do this!

[@griseld]

Not select few, we all are responsible my friend. Our choices, they decide it. Rich people want our money, so they give us whatever we want in exchange for it, and they make it produce to Indonesians or others so they get a bigger cut of profit. WE buy those things, the blood is in our hands too. I'm guilty of it myself

[@keithrobertson5110]

Did you help one 👪 family?

[@avamasquerade]

Do not listen to the comments. Focus, tuck your head, and get it done.

[@keithrobertson5110]

I love your style, the world needs people like you, if your 100% genuine I will join you . "Seriously ". X .

[@stepupyourgame9510]

Today you watched a documentary and you care, tomorrow you forget and move on

[@hamdihassan6150]

*i feel bad for the kid all he wants is education and he’s over here being 2 years behind :(*

[@merstach158]

It's honestly sad seeing these kids my age just do dangerous stuff to help their parents. I hope someone sets up a go-fundme page.

[@Djjdjdjdks123]

Boi I am 1 year lol

[@user-ct6rk9zq6h]

@@Djjdjdjdks123 OK.

[@user-ct6rk9zq6h]

@@Djjdjdjdks123 very sad and I feel bad for you but why did you have to say it as if its worse than the boy in the vid? Eh anyway, I hope you get a really good life

[@kingcheese1065]

@@Djjdjdjdks123 that shouldn’t be something you should be proud of........

[@erinshae]

You know you're doing something wrong when your children just want to go to school.

[@iwatchlittlekidsontheplayg9147]

They can’t go to school if they don’t have the money. So in order for him to go school he needs to help his dad for the money.

[@erinshae]

Raze 360 That’s not what they said though. The kid is already in school. He pulls him out of school to help him because he has no one else to help him.

[@erinshae]

Will Wilson917 It’s different in other countries unfortunately. Also some parents don’t realize what they’re doing is hurting their children while they just sit back and reap the rewards. I’m not sure the parents are smart enough, because I’m sure they didn’t go to school either. It’s quite sad.

[@ga8197]

erin bradley facts

[@zechariahhye926]

Right

[@rebeccab7306]

"I'm trying" I feel that pain. I want to help. I appreciate these videos but feel helpless. Even the few dollars I may have might help :(

[@cadenceconstantine1786]

Same. Im currently trying to find a way to get into contact. I can let you know if I find anything. Even if its $20 we can help them tremendously.

[@bugayden2287]

Why are you telling a KZbin comment section this?

[@msi8311]

This is why charity is important, if you want to wait for the govt to care for yourself and others, you’ll be waiting a painfully long time. However if individuals are charitable because they received charity, I think most people would be more likely to be the help rather than assume it’s the govts job. I am not saying it’s not the govts job, but I am saying if that is their job they don’t do as well as we can do it ourselves.

[@Bradmhj]

Yes donate, every penny counts

[@hendrickcavvendish6634]

I don't see ANY reason TO help; mining operations like this keep the price of Gold down.

[@user-bs5tc3vm4t]

I sometimes make my pupils watch these types of documentaries and let them realize how lucky they are being able to attend school, play, and eat enough food.

[@panda-ci8wj]

I feel bad sitting in a warm bed and a nice house while watching these people without windows or doors thinking a about the winter time god bless these people

[@justinlewis899]

ernet it’s tropical down there at least

[@TheSigmaSmith]

@@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 it’s not our right to judge only Gods

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

@@TheSigmaSmith there is no god. And I can judge. I just did 😆

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

@@TheSigmaSmith I didn't judge actually I just stated facts.

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

@@TheSigmaSmith your wrong!!! Leave me alone please.

[@knhamlet]

The mayor is literally wearing a gold chain...

[@kwekkweklasing7100]

So?

[@lilnigka]

@@protectev He isnt but looks like you are

[@chrisdiffee5516]

Just because he did not agree with the statement of “so”and addressed it does not make him stupid

[@jay8859]

@@lilnigka no he definitely is

[@adriank7576]

Why is everyone always so pissed off and hateful, chill the hell out Jezus

[@amysimpson2411]

I cant even open me eyes under water

[@-1f]

i know right and opening my eyes in opaque water? just no.

[@Dee-mo3oj]

Amy Simpson u can but u dont want 2

[@averagejoe6884]

me neither lol

[@offstage7]

I can't even swim lmao

[@773.Miguel]

I could but it's super blurry

[@hena420]

Joshua is at least 16 now I wonder how he’s doing💔

[@lurkwave]

Someone start a fundraiser so we can help these people

[@gursisingh1940]

There are too many of "these people" unfortunately, problems like these are not only there but worldwide. A huge chunk of population lives like this so your fundraiser is useless unless you use it to create jobs for them as it would sustain them for longer than a donation would

[@knightwolf3511]

@@gursisingh1940 the one that would be possible is to get people in and kinda level there way to the top, this way there in control and could make mining more safer for the kids because we cant eliminate it, because there world and our world are different but people can make it better at lest with higher pay, getting better tools and such

[@jasonstarrising]

Just Your Shadow Too many, fundraiser would barley do anything.

[@minecraftveteran8229]

If you say someone should start a fundraiser, then you should go be that someon

[@ynol4879]

We Can't Give The Money To The Government, The Government Is Corrupt.

[@sinfulways1492]

I could not help but notice the mayor with a fat gold chain on his neck while the children crawl down shafts to maybe die.

[@moldbunny]

sinfulways1492 Did you think selling that would help? With the money he gets from it, if it shared it around evenly to everyone, it would provide for a week at max, but soon after, they would all have to go back to the mines. You have to think long term here

[@sinfulways1492]

I was being sarcastic yet at the same time it makes me sad when i see things like this and people here at times don't understand how lucky we are. I also read that it is very corrupt there when it comes to the gold and the people who are working for it. I understand selling the necklace he had on would not help much but to me why wear it when the people there are struggling just to get by.

[@aristini6910]

sinfulways1492 Dude philippines is corrupt

[@critical1965]

i think he wasn't conscious of it, but damn that was a give away... and ironic

[@laptopdroptop9457]

Fat chain?? lmao thats a normal everyday chain. you must be broke lmao

[@mbmarcell1]

those kids can be navy seals

[@DrKooBot]

lol The Seals would shit their pants if had to spend 1 day in their shoes

[@Soup-ej6bu]

@@DrKooBot not really

[@edgarsigala6408]

@@DrKooBot not really

[@sushival6536]

@@DrKooBot not really

[@PapaHouie]

Sonny in Phoenix not really

[@aidvizi3966]

Watching this makes me so grateful for what I have honestly there's been times where I've complained about shit that these kids would kill for and this puts a different perspective on everything. Makes you realise when you complain about something it's actually not even worth complaining about because there are people out there in the world with real problems wish there was a way to sponsor some of these people /kids

[@johnathanDwhite]

It is go visit the country and donate to them personally

[@aidvizi3966]

@@johnathanDwhite sure pay my airfare and I will

[@Sn00ze333]

lets take a moment and apperciate that we are not doing this.

[@Bradmhj]

D3VIN - YT children in America gold mine too......but it’s on their Minecraft server it’s a good old fashion gold rush, Texan style yeeeehaa

[@Sn00ze333]

@@Bradmhj 😂😂😂

[@feminico2613]

@@Bradmhj 💀💀💀💀💀

[@TvValenti]

I would love to do it. I’ve looked for places to do it here but I’d get arrested so I can’t

[@coloredfox3463]

@@TvValenti Keep saying that until you always risk your life like them and lose education. There is a reason many people die you ungrateful dipshit

[@Miku-fz2iv]

I’m a Filipino Living in America. Living as a 2nd class family. It’s so sad to see my brothers and sisters suffering across the Pacific. I wish they would have a chance to live a wonderful life. Here

[@iggy7875]

@@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 what the frick the you messed up kid rethink what you said or maybe do a. Brain transplant imagine not helping s poor country foolish we eat chickens as food you idiotwould you like to see a poor country risking their lives for money

[@user-xr5ev6ev9k]

@@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 stfu

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

@@user-xr5ev6ev9k no you

[@theyeetbread7022]

@@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 stfu

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

@@theyeetbread7022 you shut up fuck boy

[@vegetaflex6354]

meanwhile people cant aford a new pc and calling themselves poor

[@getupwithmelol]

Viral Posts lmao fax

[@YvonelNoel]

Asemby of.living god

[@firephantomforces9953]

Afford*.

[@bulbasaurpokemon3573]

There are many different levels of poverty and things etc. usually cost different amounts of money in Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East and Africa etc.

[@godlygamer945]

That used to be me until I got it but know there’s a new one I can’t get it so I’m very poor

[@Gothakek_]

I'm pure filipino and I've been living in the Philippines my ENTIRE life, so I know that the philippines was experiencing really huge poverty but I didn't know it was this bad

[@clonemunky1204]

The mayor wants them to stop mining yet he's got a gold chain on his neck which is probably from them 😂

[@waseantait2741]

I no right

[@hasanyuva9618]

Corrupt dogs

[@anthonypeters2353]

Dam straight he does, they are cutting into the money he is stealing.

[@knzdespair]

Corruption is not new in philippines

[@daveed1797]

i wrote almost same thing but saw ur comment after

[@jennyliu4345]

Me: “MY WIFI IS DOWNNNNNNN **cries** ” While kids over here risking their lives.

[@coconut4145]

...

[@cuppatae834]

Ehm.. ARMY

[@knzdespair]

Wifi and internet is different bro

[@cuppatae834]

@@knzdespair no shit?

[@sniperdoug1969]

He is saying he is crying because his internet is down, and these kids risk their lives for 2 or 3 bucks a week.

[@daynee26]

I feel so guilty that I’m laying on my bed, surfing the net, and watching this people working so hard to be feed :((

[@myplaylist2113]

You probably live like that Thanks to your parents, they have worked for It. Just enjoy It and work as hard as your parents

[@daynee26]

@@myplaylist2113 yes thanks!

[@QueenSlime007]

no u dont

[@daynee26]

@@QueenSlime007 🙄

[@slumber932]

@@myplaylist2113 its a whole hell of a lot easier to "work hard" when you sit at an air conditioned office instead of underwater cave spelunking

[@lonelywanderer3558]

my best friend from high school came from the phillipines at age 15. And a dozen years later, he as a family and is buying his first home in Southern California. He’s got more drive than most people I know. Always trying to make that cheddar, and good for him.

[@johnnylee9116]

I respect that young kid who’s dad cried I’m sure he would love to see his children be happy

[@Jambiiiii]

Imagine being in one of those caves and it collapses either on top of you or behind you, trapping you with no way out and just knowing that this is the end. What a terrifying and horrible way to go. Kids in America complain when they’re parents won’t get them the newest phone or clothes, we really don’t realize how lucky we are.

[@-airymations-8967]

I live in America and I’m not spoiled or greedy, I’m not rich either.

[@jeanyboy808]

Not everyone in America has wealth

[@-airymations-8967]

@@jeanyboy808 exactly

[@ciscoramon5767]

Bruh i live in america and don't give a crap about new phones or clothes and the only time i was "spoiled" was on chiristmas or my birthday. But im old enough to work now so i can just buy my own stuff now

[@justsomeguywithoutamustach9072]

@@jeanyboy808 You have a roof,clothing,food,an electronic device to type this on,access to entertainment,all a reward for simply having fun with your friends at school,the class system is bigger than you realise,you think "in America there are the poor,the rich,and the ones in between,and Im poor so Im at the bottom" But if you were to be pinned in the leaderboards of the entire world you would probably be in the 1%,be thankful...

[@muppyboi9576]

watching videos like this make me realize how lucky I really am.

[@phreak761]

@Joe Owens You silly fat bastard.

[@phreak761]

@TS 1552 Fat.

[@muppyboi9576]

@TS 1552 probably both

[@unknownaura]

I don't understand why people have so many kids when they know how hard it is to provide for them. It makes no sense to me.

[@Truck--kun]

20:11 He gets 470 peso.... just $13. That is heartbreaking, all the dangerous work conditions and toxic metal all for that...

[@nothing5598]

Toxic metal?

[@Truck--kun]

@@nothing5598 mercury

[@reycubantv]

Truck-sama but 13 bucks in their country it’s a worth of buying food! Don’t compare 13 bucks in USA! 13 bucks in USA you buy junk food, with 13 in Philippine you can buy rice,meat, beans, ext!!

[@ynol4879]

The Small Shops Can Give You 1 Packet Of Chips For 1 Piso.

[@snorre8836]

@@reycubantv calm down vro

[@dxkyle8560]

They don’t even have goggles and I know how bad it feels if unfiltered water enters your eyes Give them a raise

[@Gibberson464]

It's not that simple to just give a raise 😂😂🤣

[@jasminegarcia9295]

It don’t work like that.

[@ralphwiggum1578]

Jasmine Garcia OP just meant that they deserve one. He/she obviously watched the video so don’t try and tell them that it doesn’t work like that, i’m sure OP knows. (No offense if this offends u btw)

[@milan5159]

Ur a pussy then, just look underwater in the sea, my eyes hurt more with drink water then salt water

[@beankaty2651]

@@milan5159 Ah I see that you’re a tough guy? So you’ve swam in muddy, rock filled water? I doubt it. Your swimming pool isn’t a mine sweetie

[@David-vt2xz]

lives in poverty also has 15 children smh

[@SomeGuy-pc9fh]

im filipino bro and i agree with you. Its so incredibly dumb and it is a nationwide problem. My Filipino grandma had 18 kids. As a result, I have 70+ cousins over in the Philippines all living in poverty. There is a serious lack of contraception there and filipinos have this absurd cultural belief that having more kids is always better as it means they will look after you in later life. Sorry for going on a rant its just one of the many things i cant stand about my country

[@M0cnas]

More kids more cheap work power

[@Jordan-ns2ov]

Less developed and poor families need more children, it’s the only way to ensure that some live, and it’s free labors. It’s the same when England and America where not as developed.

[@123blacksheep]

David Duffy because they really know about condoms in poverty

[@palalsitlhou5468]

David Duffy Ha3

[@Zoedreammovies]

This documentary made a huge impact on me. I just wish that I could do more for kids like these sweethearts working in the mines. Being a Dutch woman, I have worked as a child protection service officer for years so social work is in my blood. But where and how to start? Does anyone knows a trustworthy organization you could volunteer for or donate to that help these kids in any way?

[@just-a-subscriber]

My parents are Filipino and their family are not rich but stable. I can’t believe people have to live like this. It’s heartbreaking to lose someone you love and it’s so distressing that these miner’s children have to worry when their parents go to work. This has really humbled me and anyone who watches this should be grateful for what they have.

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

I really feel sorry for the philipino people.. I've visited Manila before and on the outskirts I saw so much poverty i'd never seen before, but all the people were extremely welcoming and friendly to me (as a white british male).. I hope they find a brighter future like they deserve

[@bikboi3292]

I'm from the Philippines. can you send help mate

[@yougotr3kt115]

My step mom is from the Philippines but she lives in a more wealthy side of the Philippines

[@kiordeleon5405]

Going down in that deep water gave me a panic 🤦

[@50upss]

A panic?

[@kiordeleon5405]

A panic attack lol

[@rrb396]

Its really not that deep. Usually 12-20ft.

[@kiordeleon5405]

Lol it's enough for me 🤣

[@michaela6201]

Rodney Brown that’s deep..

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Larry breaking down at the end tugged at my heart, especially with the resigned look his son gave him

[@LOLPMan]

People are moaning about the rooster fights but there are real people in the video risking their lives everyday. Unbelievable

[@samthemanlol8110]

I'm from Philippines and I wanted to go to school but that was in the past know I live in a happy life in canada😊

[@DrKooBot]

To make matters worse, they don't even know the difference between a rooster, and a chicken lol true animals themselves

[@randomperson3253]

LOLPMan 2.405 the people aren’t being forced to fight each other in 1 on 1 deathmatches though are they? No. Sure they’re struggling but at least they get to live

[@diordemon2717]

@@hellrellmell6831 says your racist aborted ass

[@hellrellmell6831]

@Harley Davidson fuck that rooster people are bearly living kids are getting sick and dieing rooster fight could be their only way of making a decent amount of money to feed their families they actually have to work so you white people never worked for shit you took land from Indians and other races just like America

[@ctrlwtf]

i want an update this was five years ago i'm scared some of them aren't alive anymore.

[@hasnainawan9080]

Hmm probably

[@TedSourcy]

Yea as if they return back for you to ask if they are dead

[@andrewtate9860]

@@TedSourcy Wow so toxic idiot

[@TedSourcy]

@@andrewtate9860 Ur the one calling me a idiot, and Im Toxic? lmao. Get rekt umesh oompa loompa

[@MythSpeed]

@@TedSourcy jesus we gat it but please just dont turn this into a really not soo good arguement

[@duanescot]

If you live in a poor country, and KNOW your children will also be poor, then WHY have so many children, I simply cannot wrap my mind around this. And please do not blame the catholic churches stance on birth control. Poor country + high birth rates = a continual cycle of poverty that will likely NEVER be broken

[@Crashed131963]

These kids should kill their parents when they grow up for bringing them into a world to join their miserable exsistance.

[@Crashed131963]

@Floofi Floof I do not think there. are a lot of Catholics in India, China ,Africa and the middle east. You show me a slum tin shack in Africa or India and I,ll show you a poor starving mother with 8 kids.

[@Crashed131963]

@IReallyDontKnowWhatToNameThis So the surving kid of the bunch after the others die can live in a life of poverty? That should be a CRIME.

[@skwerl4030]

Passion is one hell of a thing in humans

[@JustinLHopkins]

You’re asking a question, and telling people not to answer truthfully at the same time. Moron.

[@Nanoscape30]

To stay down a deep hole underwater breathing from an air compresser for up to three hours mining for gold nuggets is an insane skill to say the least and a scary one at that 😳

[@Jarfiller]

I feel like we need to give these guys proper gold pans and rock grinders and crushers. And maybe even a pump.

[@shannonlucille7477]

agreed. ship em our old gear. let's set them up with safety equipment.

[@johntuttobene8789]

+Shannon Lucille I couldn't agree with you more what do you think that whole is maybe four foot around is also dark they have no goggles not even a rope around them up should something happen to them and that little piece of plastic that he's breathing out of I still don't comprehend how is breathing through it it reminds me of something I used to have hooked up to my fish tank I feel so bad for that poor kid

[@daphneszeles28]

+ootie extreme proper you ass they eat better food than pizza and snack bags and packed sugar

[@daphneszeles28]

+ootie extreme YOU ReALLY THINK THEY DONT HAVE ROCKS IN THE PHILLIPINES?

[@daphneszeles28]

+ootie extreme can you please ssave your idiocy

[@Xynic48]

The guy said almost 100 people died from electric shock from the dynamite, but he also said that blood came out from the ears and other parts of the face. Signs of dying from explosion shock wave. The cavities in our bodies (eardrum, sinus etc.)ruptures from the shockwave.

[@harryballs6652]

I think he meant the electricity from the light caused the dynamite to detonate.

[@captainflake5861]

white pepole gots it made glad im white

[@childemperor1551]

@@captainflake5861 it's more about where u grow up lol

[@scotland2256]

@nebraskasunshine This pisses me off, why are you annoyed he said he is glad he is white ? There is a black history month and people talk about being proud to be black. Why is it an issue when a white person says that ? Stop being such a little bitch and taking offense to everything

[@trippymayne4333]

Joe Hogan haha but here you are crying like a little bitch kuz he said wtf

[@coupcup2016]

I love how the little kid understood the difficulty and willing to give everything he got to help his family.

[@abigaildodd7979]

I love this guy.

[@philosopher195]

Bless all these kids I pray they’re doing well. I couldn’t imagine doing any of this at 23 let alone being a kid. We’re so privileged compared to so many people through the world.

[@ejmed10]

Why have a family when you know you can barely take care of yourself you’re just gonna make it harder and nobody is gonna get taken care of

[@elise-pe5tn]

El Tio that’s really rude. i’m catholic, you have no right to say that

[@devonmariezenil3213]

@@elise-pe5tn but it is the truth... he is not lying birth control is not allowed in that religion...

[@alimansoor6459]

DevonMarie zenil okiiii Bt wht abt other things which catholics are not suppose to do? No sex outside marriage? No eating pork!? Covering ur body except hand, face and feet! Kindly read ur bible And dnt imply only this point whn talking abt religion! If u wanna adhere to religion thn do it ona whole

[@amiehector2265]

The Catholic Church is teaching them against birth control...plus, how do you keep a husband and wife from sleeping together...so there you have it

[@alimansoor6459]

Amie Hector the church is also teaching thm not to drink alcohol, not hve sex outside marriage! Not to abandon ur kids! Give alms to the poor! Not to eat pork! Not to involve in prostitution! Wear decent clothes etc etc.. BUT none of the above they listen too!! ONLY this tht dnt use condom?? Ofc sleep together! But pull out or atleast use condom.. Wht are u talking abt man..

[@ankit007006]

Watching this I am thankful for everything in my life.

[@floridanative0224]

As a father myself when I watch that father cry because of his circumstances it breaks my heart truly does

[@body_by_bobbby]

I'm really glad I saw this video, sometimes we forget day to day how easy and safe we have it. Hope Joshua finds a way out to a better life. God bless

[@wixw3417]

Feel really bad for those chickens

[@onebrushyboi478]

Me to man

[@Nikita-jo4cl]

I couldn’t watch that part, makes me so sick. I don’t get gambling what little money you have, money made from risking lives, especially lives of children on making chickens kill each other.

[@shion2376]

Who cares we eat them anyway 🙂

[@tashaylagilbert7226]

You feel bad for the chickens and not the starving and homeless people in this video or in the world...and besides who cares we kill then eat them anyway

[@ogza_skittlzz4725]

At least they get saved

[@jareau7203]

these children go out and risk their life to help out their family, while i complain about homework. wtf is wrong with me

[@ltdragon565]

fr it makes me feel bad

[@scar3785]

Same

[@m0istl0la97]

Nothing is wrong with you so shut up,we all value what we want

[@ismael1559]

I run 10 miles a week in about 1 hour 18 minutes and 45 seconds

[@twigtoyoulater]

Sure, we are very fortunate, but remember, we’re all allowed to have problems. Don’t beat yourself up, being aware of this problem helps enough.

[@nobivy3524]

_"Children Risking Their Lives In Gold Mines,"_ Oh n- *_"Underwater."_* *_OH SHIT-_*

[@mehdibenali5073]

when others gives that gold as exchange of love

[@jandrocammarao8566]

"if i could only give them job opportunities" *Wears a gold necklace

[@staceya4106]

Bro he’s trying to give people opportunities to get a job just because he has a gold chain doesn’t mean he’s rich think about it a little

[@jandrocammarao8566]

@@staceya4106 the gold chain doesn't indicate wealth, because of these stupid people who are attracted to shiny stones the demand for gold if very high. That's why they continue to work these dangerous jobs.

[@bruhmoment7931]

@@jandrocammarao8566 well for some people it’s the only way to make money to feed a family you shouldn’t judge that hard

[@spled6198]

@@bruhmoment7931 he’s saying if people stop buying gold, the work will be useless then they will have to get a different job is what i think

[@mynameisnathan1293]

@@jandrocammarao8566 so what your saying is that if people dont buy gold they wont have to work right but by your logic the people in here will be left unemployed with no food and cant find a job and will have to starve thats why people are litteraly against closing the mines not only will it kill one person but a whole livelyhood

[@meetwahid313]

14:44 the guys is wearing gold chain LOL...

[@overtimejo1395]

MeetWahid he made it dude.

[@colin.k6263]

they are almost all Christians so thats prolly a cross

[@TsunaXZ]

@@colin.k6263 Half of us are catholics

[@colin.k6263]

@@TsunaXZ in the video, he stated 80% in that county is Catholic so it would make sense

[@NivarYT]

@@TsunaXZ Almost all of filipinos*

[@CajunPride777]

Heartbreaking hearing the father say,"I'm trying"

[@bigmon9641]

6$ to go underwater for 3-6 hours a day with a tube WTF

[@alexkg1]

This is so sad. A vicious cycle of the rich getting richer and the poor staying poor.

[@Spanky00Cheeks]

+alexkg1 What are you talking about? Without the gold market, these people would only have dirt to eat. Or gold?

[@moldbunny]

Dave Snipes The rich gain a lot of money from this, but these poorer people have to be exposed to these dangerous conditions to get their money

[@jarenong]

alexkg1 that's the way it should stay

[@fxrisxmxli]

1) You're poor but still gamble. 2) You're poor but have many children. 3)

[@downhomesunset]

Faris Othman and he smokes too

[@jeremylangret4851]

Faris Othman q

[@agiuggio1]

Poor people tend to have more children in all parts of the world. Less education is suspected of being the cause of this.

[@terencebarrett2897]

agiuggio1 it makes you wonder tho,say in poor country's,and especially wars,they say no laws are implemented,rapes etc go on ,as though it was a free for all'. but which in a normal day to day living, people ,abide by rules regulations laws etc ,it makes you wonder if the body as to procreate to survive, in a kind of difficult time a sad time, and place as though it was in danger of not surviving as a species

[@pumabear4325]

Faris Othman no, actually religion plays a big part in it also..unfortunately, there brainwashed into believing its a sin to use controceptives, or abortion...so basicly, women are made to feel they have no control over there on body...

[@naturalthrive2220]

He talks, “but who will feed them?” Nice gold necklace Mr. Representative! Snake!

[@Cyphlix]

What do you expect from grubberment

[@erikmurray3661]

This is so sad and cruel. I'm going to make a difference for these kids one day I promise.

[@taiefislam3006]

the injured rooster lying on the ground looked so sad T-T :(

[@TotalLagg]

Yeah😢😔

[@elikolasa2723]

this is the sad part of the documentary

[@taiefislam3006]

@@elikolasa2723 yes it really is

[@notstonks8436]

lol it's a blood sport in the Philippines

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Its a pokemon battle reeee

[@watasquirt4159]

And my lazy ass complains Everytime my phone dies

[@eternal_troy2628]

I was born in the Philippines and i was in Manilla we had 2 houses 1 in Fwego the yacht club and in Manilla and we saw so many kids there Dying working in mines kids getting beaten it was horrible think about this comment before you start going there.

[@cjespiritu674]

You can't just say that tbh.. Philippines is also a country with some good tourist spots things .. and yeah

[@scarts777]

Your English is very bad.

[@sebastiencasco387]

Sino pilipino jan?

[@katt0906]

@@sebastiencasco387 wjat?

[@Eule153]

Ok

[@ChiefRhino_Official]

I honestly feel so bad for the kid, but I have an actual question. why the hell would he have like 5 kids when he can't feed himself? Edit: I'm talking about the dad if that wasn't obvious.

[@Rose-xe4ct]

In poor countries people often don’t receive sex education and that’s why so many children are born because they don’t have access or don’t know how to use preventives. Also some families have lots of kids so that the kids can work and bring income to the family.

[@constantiazhang8831]

Lack of sex ed, lack of contraceptives, and the need to make sure that he and his family would be taken care of in the future when he’s no longer able to work (using the kids as the parents’ retirement plan)

[@calypso7636]

Being pro life is a good thing, however I don't know where to stand on this. I think anyone should be allowed to have lots of kids as long as they try their best, which is the father is obviously doing. It's in God's hands, God makes miracles and that's how his whole family will be fed.

[@rahul_tanwar]

“80% population is roman catholic and having large families is common” which implies religious beliefs may have something to do with this. Aborting a child in the Philippines is illegal, the law itself is very strict and the church is against liberalizing abortions laws.

[@calypso7636]

@@rahul_tanwar are you saying that in a negative manor? Making abortion illegal isn't strict, it's saving babies from innocent murder! And people have the nerve to call them parasites! May those dead babies rest in heaven and the parents of them, REPENT! 😭

[@esmeraldaarellano7872]

I NEED NEEEEEDD!!!! These documentaries to start listing where we can donate to these families DIRECTLY and also where we can donate to families in the same situations you can't fully inform us of what's going on the world without providing us how we can help ! PLEASE GIVE US INFO ON WHERE TO DONATE!

[@attentionlabel]

His eyes... Mark Anthony's eyes... That's a rough life for a kid.

[@michaelcollione9002]

Shit iz crazy

[@Brookehagenmayer]

This is making me realize how lucky I am

[@dutchplanderlinde2152]

That's atleast one good thing to take from this all

[@dylandevomartinez1394]

I can't breathe watching this, and I'm from the Philippines that I feel sorry for them

[@MelonMafia1]

22:53 Jesus that kid didn't even blink, definitely has PTSD from all the near death experiences he had to undergo

[@frankydooda2051]

B0p G0d I feel so sorry for the dad 😭

[@roundearther3332]

Balls of steal. PTSD is a western thing

[@DuyceStarMusic]

He blinked

[@boomom1335]

No PTSD in the Philippines its call job.only for Western

[@Mrbfgray]

Kids are immortal and adapt to just about anything he's probably fine with it.

[@gangstar8652]

Who else is feeling a little uneasy when the young lad goes mining 30' underwater?

[@auroraborealis4650]

Poor kids and animals :(

[@16ieebet]

also poor fathers and mothers and everyone who has to live like this

[@m_ryzminlenkhongsaimmk9594]

This channel is helping , bringing, showing even capturing the odd places and improving for the whole world to see , the thing that people outside had forgotten, nobodys want to step into this remotely area's, war between the front lines, it's hard to travels into the lands of death and fears,. Not everyone is willing to take the risks.. But this channel is helping the community of people who are in need of help, showing the world that we had left or abandoned someplace and now we all appreciate it. Every thing you had done without hesitation and giving up your life for the people letting to know their rights, sharing education, developing the nation... We shall overcome oneday... 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@victorynjesus421]

This is an awful situation for anyone to have to be in, forced to risk your life to feed your family. They need to not have so many children. It's terrible to have innocent children forced to do this dangerous work. My heart goes out to the last man interviewed. He is trying his best. The little boy just wants to help his family. All this so the world can have shiny jewelry...

[@firstnamelastname5722]

I am Filipino and I think that my country is crazy not stopping these underwater gold mine and not paying these people well

[@juniorjoe2957]

Stopping is easy but feeding them is difficult.thats government for yah.

[@castillo33brandon]

Been to the Philippines more times than my age and I’ve seen this first hand. Such a good quality people, but things need to change for the better. Whether they like it or not. Change is better

[@Jay-od3cw]

On the other hand Casey Neistat enjoys his golden chicken wings

[@HeMbo99]

That is what he need's to watch!

[@Ceez542]

I wonder what you have done for poor people in third world countries

[@kingtaco1725]

Cesar 2 exactly

[@tomasduarte4194]

Oh yea and your one to talk about luxury Casey worked for that money he didn’t work as hard but what are you doing

[@dreckigerdan3739]

@@Ceez542 i did nothing

[@jeffreyrauncher9161]

I complain and probably will continue to complain for the rest of my life but seeing this now throws a thought in my mind before I complain and it makes me actually think/realize how freaking LUCKY I AM and how fortunate we all are. This makes me wanna earn millions to help these people.

[@puresource53]

If you have a roof a bed running water light a regular source of income a plan for the future (education, etc.) You are blessed. The fact that so many human beings on earth are forced to work "HARD" for so "little" is so sad. It's really the saddest thing.

[@b0rtrax834]

i hate animal fights

[@KayKay-bc6ek]

B0RTRAX ok...who cares ?

[@shion2376]

We eat the chicken that loses so I don’t care 🙂🙂🙂

[@fattony5293]

same true ;(

[@parkourchannel7964]

Same

[@basstion4146]

So you hate boxing

[@Ykobaissi23]

These kids deserve the richest life, they will get unlimited gifts in heaven.

[@omarelimarath]

This should be one of a award winning documentary and i respected this documentary. The harder lesson for a son to be a strongest and richmen in future is by the tears of his father infront of him 💔

[@rminitials]

2:10 That's raw strength right there. That kid is YOUNG and that bag must weigh at least 75lb easy. Feel terrible for those kids