Commercial TUNA FISHING From General Santos, Philippines

COMMERCIAL TUNA FISHING IN THE MINDANAO SEA.
I joined a trip out of General Santos, one of the southernmost cities of the Philippines, into the Mindanao Sea (the northern part of the Celebes Sea) to see how commercial tuna fisheries work.
This was a tiring, but really interesting look into a side of life that many have not ever considered.
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[@Caseyrobinson86]

As a foreigner living here full time, I truly appreciate foreign vloggers like yourself and Kyle. You guys are authentic and show the true beauty of Philippines. ❤

[@10OZDuster]

they're actually documentarists no makeup, no script, real life, the true reality show ! I'm thankful for them a lot of good ones like KD here. !

[@mjsalvador9884]

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[@GenevieveJemino-pj5qv]

Hi

[@TheDacsleek]

The peak of Vlogging. No crew, just one man production team. Amazing KD! You are on the top of your game.

[@learntolove9180]

I will apply a crew of my kumander D we go anywhere,anytime and anyplace 💪

[@IgorFilipino]

I am a professional fisherman, I have fished all my life! Thank you my friend for the wonderful reminder of my hard work. Now I'm disabled, but I often want to go back to the sea!

[@user-dj8um6qo8r]

Yes i agree the the fisherman his life is not complete if he is far away from the sea

[@bosslouievlog2498]

salute to all fisherman!!I respect a lot of them cus my father he is fisherman to.

[@GenevieveJemino-pj5qv]

Helo

[@afsoc1stsgt]

KD, one of your absolute best blogs yet. Dozens of “foreign” vloggers in the Philippines now, but only a tiny fraction, maybe no others, could have done this episode. I’m not even sure I can use the word “foreign” anymore when referring to you and the Philippines. This is where you really excel…showing hard working, everyday, Filipinos with a compassion, care, and camaraderie no one else can beat. More like this please.

[@christopherturco197]

These fishermen are legends! They deserve so much respect.

[@FRS2011]

Give the exact salary and incentives

[@bienvinidoseville5152]

I agree

[@limesophycalma6790]

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[@reymanjhoncloma7012]

​@@bienvinidoseville5152😅😮a 😅good to me 😅I 😮😅will be 😅there 😅in 😅😅😅😅about a 😅😅😮😮😅😅😅😅😮😅half 😅😅of 😅😮the 😅

[@tonytiny3831]

They has unlimited smile 😂😂

[@gg_Javier]

A vast deep ocean. A huge school of tuna. The amazingly raw, intense and hard life of this crew of skilled Filipino fishermen. And one curious British vlogger who took a boat ride to an adventure of a lifetime. Anselm/Kumander D, your video CAPTURED several vignettes of the life at sea that these fishermen and their families will TREASURE forever. It's a GIFT you've given them - documenting their livelihood. For your viewers like me, it was a feast and a treat. Next time I see a tuna at the Public Market, I'll remember the hardwork of the CREW that brought it there. A new APPRECIATION indeed.

[@teresitacampagna4960]

What a great vlog! I bet not a lot of Filipinos see how hard these fishermen work. They deserve to be recognized. Thanks for trusting your camera to the diver to take underwater footage. He did an amazing video. Your content for this vlog is awesome. I truly respect these hardworking Filipinos that I won't ever make "hangyo" with the price of fish knowing how much effort is involved in catching them. Looking forward to more adventures.

[@gg_Javier]

Teresita = You and I watched this vlog with the same lens!! 🙂 👍🏻

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

Amazing! I just hope their employer takes care of them with all the benefits covered...

[@margaritasun7908]

YOU ARE UNDENIABLY A LEGEND K. DAOT!!!!! A vlogger who goes not only beyond the icing and cake itself!!!!! WIshing more subscribers and viewers for you and people who you help !!!!! My salute and gratitude to this hardworking fisherman !!! Wishing them and their family stable and comfortable life!!!!!

[@jayneh2006]

I also wonder why he can handle this job since its a hardworks compare to his lifestyle in uk, we really respect his humbleness to go beyond and level up these harsworking fishermen. We really loves watching these kind of documentaries.salute kumander D!

[@poshrek7482]

You’ve outdone yourself once again with this award winning vlog Kumander! Amazing!! 😊

[@nightwing4065]

12:47 Amazing underwater footage! 😱👍 This job is intense!

[@Aldigwapo22]

agree, that part is amazing

[@cigar0922]

It is like a National Geographic Documentaries. i really appreciate on how you tell such awesome adventure kumander. But this will be good if you can translate all your talks in filipino. Go kumander!!! keep safe

[@melanielamadrid]

Agree!

[@richieliper4720]

Subtitles will do..

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate this 🙂 Unfortunately my Tagalog/Filipino isn't so great so I'd have to find a translator para sigurado! In the future 🙂

[@TANAW]

Ok....

[@juliuslepiten4525]

Bisaya dialect still a Pilipino.. 😊

[@hadjipeejayaranda5126]

I knew it!. Kumander D can make a very good documentary. And what I like about this is his ability to make a personal connection that makes the crew warm up to him and talk more on the personal level. Many people can make documentaries but only few can personally connect

[@justasking506]

This is timely. In England and Ireland, there is a growing call from fishing boat operators to loosen immigration requirements to allow Filipino Fishermen, not just seafarers, to work over there. Apparently, even before the Brexit, and further compounded by the pandemic, the regular source for migrant fishermen, Portugal and Greece, have dwindled.

[@Ben-rw7wg]

Indeed, but not for the right reasons. Only one, because they're so much cheaper labor.

[@justasking506]

@@Ben-rw7wg To be fair, there are fishing boat companies that ARE paying their migrant fishermen from the Philippines and other nationalities with extensive commercial fishing experience well. The British government's issue is with the language barrier. And this video somewhat sheds some light on their concern.

[@LeahandBlair]

Your best video to date in my humble opinion. 💯 A.W.E.S.O.M.E (When my 3 5 and 8 year old all want to watch it from start to end 😮 it tells me its a video for all ages) 🎉 Very very well done.

[@KumanderDaot]

Oh wow glad your kids loved it too! Thanks so so much!

[@LeahandBlair]

​@@KumanderDaotKD, Told you it was good look at the views!!🎉 Congrats. Could be a Mil view in the making! ❤

[@KumanderDaot]

@@LeahandBlair I never expected it to go like this! It has twice the views as Sitangkai did after 10 hours... Crazy! Worth the 4 days of tiredness haha

[@LeahandBlair]

​@@KumanderDaotIt has ALL the elements that make a great video!🤫 Always story first, then emotion, tension, music, educational, intriguing and fantastic camera work. Everytime you do a video include these elements and you have the recipe for retention. 🤙The Al Gore has rhythm checks these off.. somehow! 😮

[@KumanderDaot]

@@LeahandBlair thanks so so much... I just try to make videos that I'd love to watch myself... Slowly but surely! By the way, loving your videos reuniting people! Those are some special moments!

[@joelloplop6251]

.. so much respect for fishermen and farmers alike.. they labor for the food that are served in our tables.. Stay healthy and be safe out there or where ever you are. Same for you Kumander.. stay healthy and be safe always..

[@jackthegiantsparrow5860]

This is one of a kind vlog, love it! Kudos to the fishermen.

[@JBlondes24]

Awesome video kumander need some serious award recognition for his videos

[@westerntrend]

Wow. Kumander...impressive... You are evolving Kumander Keep grinding...👍

[@xamgo]

It feels fulfilling to see the big catch and thankful to these fishermen for their hardwork. I was born and raised in GenSan but I never experienced such tremendous job of fishing. Kudos to our fishermen!

[@Lost-Orbz]

This is beautiful! Well done mate!!

[@jennynim3203]

WOW! 😳 I've never seen this side of Philippines. Your vlog is amazing.

[@mhauk7]

The under water footage,is the best part😍❤️

[@John_Tick]

Amazing coverage of real, tough work out there to provide fish on our tables! These men are examples of pure grit, effort, and camaraderie. They work flawlessly in a system that regardless how manual some parts are, is fluid enough to ensure success. And the dolphin popping up behind you in one shot was awesome! Thanks for bringing this to us. Can't wait for the next one!

[@KumanderDaot]

Really impressed by these guys. Such a well oiled machine

[@raymartmirando8102]

​@@KumanderDaotThe new commercial model of Mega Sardines hahaha

[@KumanderDaot]

@@raymartmirando8102 hahaha crikey

[@zomerochavillo9493]

Salute to those hard working and very patient deepsea fishermen! They deserve tons of respect!

[@Rogerla62]

I have eaten tuna from a can all my life. Sometimes I forget the incredible hardworking men who make it possible for me to enjoy a fish that I love half way around the world. Funny to think that I will be calling GenSan my home in a few years. Thanks for the great vlog!

[@KumanderDaot]

So many canning factories there! The tuna is so flaky! Stay safe!

[@poshrek7482]

16:13 Dolphin photobomb!😮

[@ceburockhead]

Greetings from Cebu! Highest respect for you and the FEARLESS fishermen of Mindanao !👍👏🇵🇭

[@hondacollector123]

Much love and respect for this fisherman who always provide fish for our table 👏👏👏❤❤

[@AlexSanchez-zt4eu]

Out of all the videos I've watched, this one impressed me the most. I admire your effort and talent in telling stories about these legendary fishermen. This is not a normal video content, it's even better than the Discovery Channel, the effort here is truly amazing.

[@janrrob]

This could go down as part of a proper docu series, kumander! Salamat bai!

[@amurasuncion7129]

Youre doing a great job, kumander. Thank u for taking us there. Pls hug our fishermen for us. They deserve our love.

[@mukshotvlog114]

what an effort salute to those fishermen, thanks kumander and to all the fishermen

[@lucylightshinebright8996]

salute to kumander D for featuring our fisherman

[@becoming-humble8745]

Cool Thumbnail, The best. You look like Gulliver ( a giant ) . Great vlog, I saw a vlog the other day about the top 10 vloggers in the Philippines. And you are in the top 10, Congrats. Kulas is #2 , i love your vlogs, see you soon. PUHON Amping Pirme. P.S the underwater footage was beautiful.

[@michaelamontemayor448]

Overwhelming love and support gained by the fishermen. Thanks to the brilliant content of KD. This job is dangerous, adventurous and fun at the same time. Even as a woman, I would love to own a fishing boat and fish with employees if I would be young 😂😂😂

[@ruwenbaldon]

Another interesting topic Kumander D!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@frankmavericks]

KD was not blogging actually he was documenting...more power KD

[@wrenzgaming507]

Hoping to see more videos like these. One of the best documentary I've seen. I hope you can also upload about big fish/tuna.

[@user-cz7sq7kb5s]

The best documentary I've ever watched so far from your channel kumander. Padayon kumander ayaw undang ug vlog .

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate this!

[@jubz04]

Commander Daot is a very nice british story teller🤘

[@alexis_ianf]

Being from General Santos I’ve always know Tuna and Fishing to be the main industry of the city early in my childhood I vaguely remember being aboard a Fishing vessel and seeing how they caught fish using nets. This is the first video that gives me a prospective of what it’s like to Fish tuna in deep water far away from the coast line and occasionally facing the elements is a different league from those who fish closer to shore!

[@Braven_Aj]

This is tremendously astonishing episode, knowing and learning the extra ordinary lifestyle of the amazing people, this is how truly becoming a Filipino pages. More of this. Cheers

[@lilybethmcgrath1280]

Kumander Daot not becoming filipino vlog

[@Bam-mi6pz]

This vlog is needed at this moment, the tension in *West Philippine* sea is getting high, together with illegal importation of sea foods.

[@burningheart1224]

Wow...what an amazing documentary. The life of fishshermens of GenSan Philippines. Thank you KD...with this, we know the dangers facing by these men. Thank u for their hardwork so that the people wil have fish in the market to buy.

[@megahertzlester]

You should continue doing documentary-like contents like this kumander

[@therainbow488]

Your vlogs are getting more and more interesting to watch because it has good content. Keep it coming KD!👍🏼

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks so much! Just trying to find interesting pieces of life!

[@prilluzg.2870]

Woow so amazing, kudos to the Filipino fishermen!!! And thank you so much KD for filming this! I do hope there will be a next generation fishermen like them in the future. You capture every aspect of their working life. From very hard working, to the very innovative or ingenious tools they are using, to the working traits they are showing, that they seems they're just having fun doing fishing. Anyway, I just hope they are well compensated by their agalons. 👍👍👍

[@NickyDunn]

Hey KD. Happy Friday. Great video. Always learning. So informative. Love the underwater footage. They know what they are doing. Great catch. Hard workers. So much respect. Liked. Shared. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@KumanderDaot]

Hope you're doing well!

[@Oph03]

Looking forward of the continuation of this documentary.Will watch it over again with NO ADDs skipping🙏🏽

[@mhauk7]

Kudos to them❤ really a hard work.

[@lupinlazarus]

Ur a legend for vlogging this... Really appreciate u.. I'm from gensan. These fishermen don't get paid enough for their hard work at sea..

[@ericturnquist3183]

Another awesome vlog/documentery KD!! Once again you've given us a glimpse into a side of PI that almost none of us will ever see or experience, I love it. Keep up your excellent work and passion. This type of content, and your enthusiasm in the delivery, is what I love to watch and support.

[@DrewsTravels]

A master of travel vloggers, I have followed your journey ever since the very eary vlogs. Thank you Anselm for the inspiration to create Drew's Travels, documenting province life in Southern Leyte.

[@jovitagibson5567]

Kumander D., thanks for this very interesting & another informative vlog, in showing us how our hardworking local Tuna Fisherman works at sea! I love watching their enthusiasm & camaraderie living together on a boat. Hard life, but it seems like they enjoy their work as fishermen ! I am blown away with all those fishes! Thanks.

[@KumanderDaot]

I really admire how these guys can stay so long out on the ocean 🙂

[@josephpendon4589]

Always wondered how they could catch so much fish, this is an awesome vlog! Great video! Thanks.❤

[@redlauro]

Meron yan silang spot kung saan ang mga tuna doon mismo. Saka God will provide.

[@KahunaOne-wz3hc]

I can attest to the fact that the people of the Philippines are very, very special. I have done international trade with them for the past 40 years. They are hard working proud people that have earned my utmost respect.

[@leticiaremo6386]

Awesome video! Our fishermen is our unsung heroes! The hardships they go through including the harassment of the Chinese Coast guards in our own EEZ is not for the faint of heart! They deserve respect from us who enjoy the harvest of the ocean in our dinner tables! Great job, as usual, Kumander Daot! 👍👏👏👏

[@aurorasarmiento4694]

That's one for the book Anselm, showing the hardworking fishermen out there in the deep blue sea.....hopefully our people will appreciate these fishermen, the hard work that they are doing for us and for their families....Ingatan nawa ng Dios.....God bless 🧡❤❤❤❤❤

[@donnava2189]

Kudos to our Fisherman...Mabuhay kayong Lahat....may the Fish God's bless there voyage and keep them safe ..no one can Kill the Filipino Spirit..No One...

[@redditreadit6203]

I am happy how far you've come, Kumander! Very glad seeing you excel in this types of vlogs na. It's like you have found your passion 😊

[@Livewellwithtia]

Mate…this is outstandingly phenomenal!!!!

[@KumanderDaot]

Thank you mate! It was sleepless but somehow worked it out haha

[@Livewellwithtia]

@@KumanderDaot it definitely worked…national geographic channel here we come. Just saying

[@marvinmeras6137]

kumander....i can relate to them for i was once a radio officer of a fishing vessel in "gensan" our fishing area is in indonesia

[@shannonsullivan3851]

Brilliant as always!! I always knew you could tune a bass guitar but tuna fish??

[@christopherturco197]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KumanderDaot]

Mate, you've outdone yourself on your jokes! hahaha

[@lvideo5491]

Trusting your camera to the legends and thé scenes is amazingly rewarding., i salute you ỉn both hands together in the same time.,, long live kumander 🙌🏽

[@thecarlsen1853]

Awesome content!!! 👍👍👍👍 My respect for all the fishermen such a hard job. One of the best content in your vlogs. More power and God bless. 🙏🏼

[@brolix209]

the genuine excitement can clearly show in your face and glad that you have covered one of the most underrated jobs here on the PH documenting fisherman's daily routine catching fish. God bless you amigo!

[@cecelianhan350]

You presents all your videos with quality and facts. So educational and entertaining at the same time. 👍

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

I appreciate how hard these men work day in and day out. 12:47 Holy moly! How lucky you are, to have this on film.

[@KumanderDaot]

The underwater footage really made me so happy!

[@rosebir7529]

a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. very inspiring

[@amvonehianoliva4113]

Im a firsherman also thanks for showhing the hardwork of our fellow fisherman kumander. I appreciate your vlog . It reminds me the past.

[@cannon5424]

well done KD im am fisherman aswell and been done this till this day i can see their 🚢 was outdated but they're united they always put smile whenever the camera sees them god bless you KD much ❤ much ❤

[@armonsoregaw2040]

Thank you for this kind of content commander daot. We the people of General Santos City appreciate this, showing how hardwork those fishermen.

[@jbertlaletra3054]

Love to see dolphins in this vlog even in your background while you speak commander daot. Thankful also that our ocean here still abundance.

[@cenonjrcostales4099]

by far best content I’ve watched in youtube!!!! Congrats bai!!!! Keep doing it!

[@raulrasco4856]

Truly amazing hardworking fishermen!

[@TRUTH1451]

Flipper in the back ground was classic-and the underwater footage so supreme Pina in slow motion

[@tributagabawa5746]

KD is the best..WHO NEEDS discovery channel when we have our own perfect story teller... Kumander Daot ,best Philippine Vlogger hands down..second is Erwan, 3rd Sef Tv,4th Kulas

[@donmorelos5788]

Thank you, Anselm, for another exciting vlog of yours. You made my day again. Can't wait for the next adventure, mate! Keep safe, always👍

[@cindyarbizo3533]

Great job ! I watched and enjoyed It so much I went to the hospital and let my sunifficate other watch it. He has been fighting cancer. He had surgery and has been in the hospital for 8 days after and after 3 day's out he had to return and has been there for 28 day's. He loves fishing and watching your videos. Thank you for lifting his spirits and putting a big smile on his face 😊

[@KumanderDaot]

Please wish him well! Hope he can defeat cancer! Keep on fighting!

[@thickerface1834]

Proud Generals. The capital tuna city of the Philippines my place my city. General Santos City. 😍😘💕❤️

[@teoparco8362]

what a great experience KD, fishing with the real fishermen in action out on the sea!!!!

[@reginoejera8216]

This video deserved no skip adds..🙂 good expedition kumander👍

[@OrlanLupogan]

Great vlog! Thanks for the upload 😮😊

[@del4905]

This is an adventure that I would like to partake one day KD! But again you are one step ahead. You should have brought some fishing gear along with you 😁

[@deetl]

The best - Kumander Daot! Thank you!

[@gretelimperial6560]

Thank you Kumander Daot for this wonderful and inspiring vlog for fishermen! 👏 👏 keep going ❤

[@user-hg4md9si3v]

THIS HARD WORKING PILIPINO GUYS FISHING IS THERE FASHION SHOUT OUT TO ALL TIHS GUY ❤❤

[@abdulwahid-wh5ku]

Great video good work mate I hope I could see more.

[@yobbo.australia]

By far the best adventure so far Minister…. We were waiting for this fishing share. Love it Australia 🇦🇺🇵🇭

[@user-es1wy4pg2e]

Awesome 🎉❤ it's my dream to see like this bcos my husband is also a fisherman in gensan city(Philippines)... seeing this kind of video I felt little bit sad 😢 (we missed him soo much) but I'm very PROUD to him and to all fishermen out there❤❤❤ MAY GOD ALWYS BLESS u.....thank you also sir for this vedio ❤

[@WithsenseVlog.]

I am so proud to be a Filipino.❤️🙏🏻

[@bhabestroyo1858]

Very nice videos, Vlogger was so kind adopt the manners in the Philippines good luck 😊

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

Grabe ka kumander, great job Anselm☺

[@joanokuno-nv6qb]

Kumander daot,my elder son is a fisherman too here in Yamaguchi Japan .I love seeing this video.❤

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

Respect to all the Fishermen ❤ Salamat kaayo Kumander D for documenting. ❤

[@drawde3838]

This is why americans and foreigners love the people in the Philippines they are friendly, welcoming and makes you feel like a member of the family.

[@supremeguru2753]

Those goose neck clams that are stuck in those lines and rubber tires have a value in U.S and other European countries here in the Philippines I've never eaten them only in California I had them they taste very good

[@KumanderDaot]

I wondered about them! Wish I'd tried some!

[@zomerochavillo9493]

Thank you, Kumander for such a great and informative vlog!

[@roysabado1959]

I love it...thanks you shown to the world how hard to becomes a Filipino fishermen..thank you again...God Bless

[@mylahbarreto5265]

What an amazing experience!!