Philippines REAL VENICE GRAND CANAL (Not BGC Mall) - Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi

THIS IS THE PHILIPPINES' REAL VENICE GRAND CANAL!
Sitangkai is the southernmost municipality of the Philippines - it sits right beside Sabah. Getting here is an adventure on the T-Waikiki Express, but once you arrive - let's just say, this is one of the most unique places you will ever go!
Sitangkai is built on a wide flat full of seaweed. It's a mix of Sama, Badjao, Tausug and descendants of Chinese traders who made their way here at various times in history. Rich in sea life, water flows naturally towards the Grand Canal - and so the town of now 20,000 people was built around this.
The public market is still floating - such a unique experience!
I will always treasure my memory of this adventure!
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[@GIVI727]

mga daot...ito ang mga vlogger ang dapat sinusoportahan.ipinapakita ang kagandahan at iba pa na Kultura ng pilipinas. 500K subscribers abutin ntin para kay kumander bago ang 1 million.deserve ni kumander daot yn ito na din ang magagawa nting pasasalamat at pg appreciate sa magagandang videos niya.

[@claritaapilado5339]

We hope Dept of Tourism notice your vlogs on how you show the beauty & culture of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Thanks KD... you're one of the best vlogger we're watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@animeQs.]

well I've already seen 2 vloggers featuring tawi-tawi, kulas, erwan and now kumander daot :D very nice

[@gg_Javier]

​@@animeQs.= you have good taste in vloggers. 👍🏻

[@animeQs.]

@@gg_Javier lol more on youtube's algorithm spying what I've been watching then bombard me with more videos having the same content 😂

[@gg_Javier]

@animeQs. = so you're giving AI the credit?? You didn't know Kyle/ Kulas or Erwan before then?! Interesting...

[@animeQs.]

@@gg_Javier lol AI is different from an Algorithm 😅

[@rdg1913]

Thank you for showing us some parts of the Philippines that we won’t ever see in our lifetime. Hopefully the people in that village will take good care of their surroundings and dispose of their garbage properly to maintain a healthy environment. Responsibility and discipline. Take care and good health to you!

[@maribelminguito]

Thank you for showing other sides of ph..very interesting and amazing ❤❤❤

[@telacochokace7180]

Thank you for showing us this place, take care.

[@alvnm8642]

bro, been livin in the philippines all my life and I just learned places like this exist in my country, thanks kumander

[@amristar736]

Because you only go around your backyard. You should go out more and travel.

[@alvnm8642]

@@amristar736 nice joke xD

[@elamei3848]

I never seen this places in the history of the Philippines. thanks so much Kumander for sharing this video to remind us our history do exists. such a friendly people in their most unique way.. Bajao girls are beautiful.

[@prescyesmama4967]

We had seen in some history books way back then 70s 80s

[@eugeneconde1]

My jaw dropped. The scenery and lifestyle of the people there are truly breathtaking. It looks like you've been transported to a different era, and the dimensions around you are reminiscent of the Pirates of the Caribbean. It's truly unique and magical watching this vlog that has never been featured in any media that I know of.

[@angelocalima6338]

Tawi -Tawi, I hope will forever be peaceful so the tourist will bring a wonderful life to Local Community. 👏👏👏👏👏😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rosaliayap2890]

Thank you for exploring Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi ! Magnificent Venice of the Philippines 😇

[@elizerlaguna3713]

Kumander Daot, I admire you being a foreigner in the Philippines but you promote tourism in the different provinces and cities of the country. You truly " Love the Philippines" not " Leave the Philippines. Stay safe and healthy. God bless

[@taengooss]

To think that hundreds of years ago, this place is one of the liveliest places in the Philippines because of trading by different countries and cultures... wow ❤️ thank you for showing a piece of Philippines I think some of us will never have the chance to explore and experience. More blessings to you KD!

[@Rogerla62]

What a unique city. There is such incredible variety in the Philippines.

[@nylvervearien8190]

Thank you @Kumander Daot for sharing your vlog to the world showing the multi diverse culture parts of the Philippines 🇵🇭 most underrated paradise.... Tawi Tawi. ❤🇵🇭✨✨✨✨✨ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jeanc3098]

KD, you are the only one who featured this place. All this time filipinos, except those who live there, never knew that this place exists in our country, maybe for decades or century. Now, we know, thanks to you.

[@rafaelsoriano180]

Kudos to you Kumander Daot,Mabuhay ang Pilipinas kong Mahal🇵🇭🙌

[@RonaldTugublimas1]

I am a Filipino and I haven't been there yet. Thank you so much for sharing this place with us...

[@gardo0076]

another unexplored place of the country its an eye opener for the Flilipino's, the tourism of the Philippines has give way to more unique adventure for tourist a remote place like this, is a new phase of tourism, a vibrant and very peaceful city inside BARMM for tourist the govt has input plans for more infrastructure development and security in the coming future the cultural dance is so beautiful and it was a colorful traditions of our Muslim brothers mabuhay tayong lahat

[@vanessahartikainen]

Thank you @Kumander Daot for this vlog. I had the privileged to visit Sitangkai for a peace summit in 2000. I instantly fell in love with the place and the people. For me Sulu and Tawi-Tawi has the best beaches in the Philippines. And by the way, JOLO DURIAN is the best!

[@GeorgeEstregan828]

For me it's the lansones and mangosteen

[@dorisdalanon6663]

Thank you Kumander Daut for sharing your travels to us who will not have the opportunity like your have: travelling in different parts of our country. Always take care and God bless 💝💝💝

[@johnblenkiron5126]

I really enjoyed the tour of the bustling seaport town of Sitankai. What a gem! A delight from the first handshakes with the local residents to the seafood dishes and the floating markets of the grand canal. What a fabulous place. What warm hearted people. What a rich history. This place is a "must see" for those who want one of the richest experiences of the Philippines.

[@razaleemagpily]

this is an awesome video! This is the first time seeing the beauty of Sitangkai. Kudos Kumander Daot for showcasing this wonderful place!

[@nicanorbadal689]

I myself and in behalf of all filipinos would like to express great admiration and heartfelt thanks to you for showing the very interesting life of the people in southern mindanao

[@valf.4589]

Thank you KD for sharing. You are indeed very fortunate to experience the vast cultures in the Philippines. Your interactions and what you are documenting is very educational. The Venice of the Philippines is extremely fascinating.

[@marcelahaber1666]

Oh what a place. Incredible 😮. I hope that those people living there will sustain the cleanliness of their water surroundings by not throwing garbages because that’s their source of living come from. God bless Kumander D

[@eli.capinbxu]

You seem to be apprehive and frantic about the environment caused by the people of Tawi-tawi. I think it would be better if you go down to the place and tell and educate the people about sustainability on the cleanliness of their place. That will be an accomplishment on your part.😊

[@emman2702]

You worry about garbage.when they don't even have the so called smokey mountain?they lived there for hundreds of years and u want to educate them how lived their lives?mind you that island you worry about their garbage has ZERO CRIME RATE

[@tinaraphael9783]

Hardly heard nor seen the placeTawi Tawi. Best to you KD. thank you for documenting.

[@jairusmedley8246]

I stayed in a fishing village in North Maluku Indonesia. It is just below the Philippines. Most of the village (desa) was over water like that town. I was the only foreigner that these people ever met. It was weird and cool (Keren,). I was the only foreigner in the group, great experience. The people were friendly like in that small town (Kampung). Thanks for sharing Brother.

[@antanarivo2589]

Start your own youtube channel specialized in indonesian remote islands as north maluku. you may be as famous or more as Kumander's. Indonesia is a vast country with much more diverse people and beautiful islands

[@nightwing4065]

6:05 Awesome aerialdrone shots! You could see the entire village. 😃👍

[@KumanderDaot]

I love the view from the air! Really puts it into perspective

[@darlenemyles1155]

❤thanks for showing so much more of the islands and it’s people & life skills! Wonderful content!❤️#1.

[@Jimmy_Boy_Kalahati]

Now this is some kick ass footage! I never gave it much though about this part of the Philippines and wouldn't expect a video to exist about it. You've shown us a different part of the Philippines life. I wasn't shocked about how the ladies dance there. It reminded me of how i've seen Thai ladies dance.

[@paulyna5343]

What a beautiful place , it seems so peaceful. I hope they always keep the water clean .Thank you for showing us this place. Be safe always KD.

[@amurasuncion7129]

My bisayan 83 y/o tatay loves your videos. We actually do. U r doing great. Awesome videos. Very significant content. Daghang salamat sa iyo, anselm!!!!❤❤❤

[@KumanderDaot]

My regards to your Tatay!

[@amurasuncion7129]

@@KumanderDaot yey!!! Thank u!!!

[@charleybrown2472]

This guy has tons of charm and diplomacy, oh boy. I am learning from you "kumander daot", "daot" means approachable in visayan language, and "kumander" is obviously means Commander, a chieftain. You've really got that command brother, you are the man and I will follow you 🇵🇭🧡👍

[@amurasuncion7129]

Thank u for showing us that part of our country. They are so rich in natural resources. Just so sad that most of us Filipinos dont get to know our brothrs and the beauty from that side of the country. Thank u for bringing us there. ❤

[@animeQs.]

lol we meet again 😂

[@amurasuncion7129]

@@animeQs. hahaha

[@aileenapolo]

Really appreciate your efforts to show far away places we'll probably never get to visit. Your stories truly show our country is beautiful ❤

[@eli.capinbxu]

Yes, the Philippine is truly beautiful country. It's too bad that Filipinos, like you and me, are throwing garbage and rubbish all around.😮

[@jinggeorpames3273]

More interesting facts about tawi tawi....keep it and keep safe KD👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mornmorn]

Salamat Kumander Daot, i don't see a lot of content like yours where other far off parts of the Philippines are explored. Appreciate your content!!

[@dib4150]

Salamat sa content. Nice place, sana tulungan sila ng govt to encourage more economic devt. More infra and more tourism.

[@emman2702]

Go see for yourself kung kailangan nila ng tulong sa government.kahit si KD speechless

[@maximilianjuanillo9712]

Wonderful and a beautiful island. Very friendly communities.

[@florencestylechannel3612]

Hello KUMANDER D shout out... Grabi maganda pala ang TAWI TAWI... THANK KUMANDER D FOR EXPLORING BEAUTIFUL PHILIPPINES ❤

[@prescyesmama4967]

Maganda ang Tawi-Tawi.ang ipinakikita kasi sa mga documentary ng media ay misirable ang lugar.so sad😢

[@zeed4420]

Melikan = A-Merican is a term they used for foreigners visiting the Province tawi-tawi. Thanks for visiting my hometown.

[@bee2000]

Your videos are so good, even better than what we see on t.v. . Tawi tawi is liked any other provincial place in the philippines.. her past history has given the place its notorariety. Your vid gives it a new fresh light.

[@funtimeshk6629]

Wow 🤩 i loved to go there too I’m from Philippines so sad to say i never seen a Filipino blogger to make this content 😬 thank you for visiting this place

[@teddyparagas3584]

nice place in the Philippines, they are lovely people and very friendly

[@mannycaylo2294]

I love this vlog. Kumander D keep them coming! ❤❤👍👍

[@patrick.mesias3864]

Having to see someone not originally from my country travelling the misunderstood place of Tawi Tawi is so heart warming..With your contents, you are opening our eyes to what beauty places like this have in them that the mainstream media (News) is overshadowing with fear…Thank you so much sir for being a TRUE PINOY🫡

[@dennisd.6008]

I'm speechless... Nice to see the place again... Shout-out to my cousin there ..Ahia Mekong and Achie Bernadette...

[@JackieRondaelMD]

THANK YOU ❤ for showing about #Sitangkai I never seen such beauty of it. Didnt know that lovely and wonderful. God bless and I love the video I just do hope people on that place would take care and do not exploit that much so they can have the better and lovelier place to be. ❤🎉

[@alfredocasanova4510]

KD. thank you for showing to us what is Sitangkai up close. A rare opportunity indeed.

[@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.

[@Dannaxx]

Kumander you make a lot of amazing videos/vlogs but this one is by far my most favorite! Thank you for always sharing your adventure around the Philippines and to the world! All the love and support for you, your family and friends and your team! ❤🎉

[@brentturno861]

I don’t know about this. This is a magnificent place! Thank you so much for featuring!

[@johnsonlacuesta4334]

Sana makarating din ako diyan napakaganda at ang babait ng mga tao diyan

[@mariogallano1778]

now I know that tawi-tawi is a nice place and kindness people's is not dangerous, keep up the good work KD💯💪 keep safe and good health 💯💪 GOD BLESS 💓🙏🍒💖💯💪

[@henrytagactac3136]

🥰 It's another world of the Maharlikan People! When I came to know the" Kingdom of God", I learned more to love my country and people. Mabuhay Maharlikan People of my Country! ❤

[@eli.capinbxu]

Shut up! There is no such thing as Maharlikans. Why can't you accept the country as Philippines. That's that name of my country accepted internationally and worldwide. Get it?!

[@pingmendoza719]

keep going brother and more power to ur channel

[@junreyarsula4452]

Good afternoon watching from sitangkai tawitawi from pondohan Pagadian

[@user-mz4ce2rm9z]

This is More than you can learn from Philippine History and Geography, this is fascinating!!! I am so happy that KD is taking me along this wonderful place.❤❤❤❤ ❤. Let me resume watching…

[@kuyaIhor]

You have done a great job. Your film is just wonderful! Thank you! Nakagawa ka ng isang mahusay na trabaho. Napakaganda ng pelikula mo! Salamat!

[@ronnienestor]

We won't experience in seeing this island in our lifetime but Kumander Daot make it possible thru his vlog. Thanks.

[@csg01]

narinig ko lang yan sa kanta yang lugar na yan pero ngayon nakita ko na sya at ang ganda pala, thank you for sharing

[@davidhughley6337]

Talaga ba may ganyan pala dito parang ang saya saya diyan ngayon ko lang to nalaman sa foreigner vlogger pa. Ang cool payak lang ang pa mumuhay gusto ko diyan ang ganda at malinis ah

[@xy6634]

thank u for sharing! How interesting to see vlogs like this in the Southern part of the Philippines. Hope to see more!

[@louislanuza1419]

truly the real venice grand canal of the phils.i just learned now that all of the transactions there are being done by boats.amazing.❤❤❤❤

[@froilananthony7391]

nice same like in thailand floating market, now i know we also have it. thanks kumander for exploring❤ tawi tawi

[@ambrosiobertodazo]

huh, Sitangkai is a place in Tawi2x. I just learn that today. In the early 1980's we heard that word as part of a lyrics of a song Baleleng but could not decipher what it is or what it means.

[@oscarhamtig9785]

So beautiful video contents i enjoyed everything hehe

[@elisaconoso2016]

Thanks Kumander Daot, was able to see different areas in Tawi-Tawi. Always following your vlog, am here in Cebu City, Philippines

[@diDaN75]

It would be fun to see you experience the traditional ways in which locals sell their fish and vegetables. Great video!

[@mybabysharktaemin7724]

I always wanted to go to sitangkay someday, and through your blog I become more eager to get there. Thanks a lot ❤

[@simplyjesse3212]

Thanks showing our Country to the world.

[@mr.brandonmorfell5644]

thanks for visiting us.! you are promoting our country in tourism...🥰enjoy.

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

one of the beautiful things about travelling in the Philippines is the people are often as curious about us as we are about them

[@junmaleek265]

❤😊 ikaw na gyud ang Kumander of the North

[@gloriaanghabaitsokayperko4639]

I even didn’t know this place existed in the Philippine, I thank you for sharing this with us 😊😊

[@forgionnetwistlocker1112]

Thank you for letting us know that we have beautiful place like this ❤❤❤

[@eduardolopez-et3nw]

Hola Amigo Tubero , Dr. Livingston had nothing on you ! , Hehehehe. Fantastic awareness you bring to these islands. I hope it brings prosperity to them . See you soon .

[@Foundermusangpgbi]

I was there in sitangkai when we were assigned as the advance party of composite command navy, marines, airforce and the army way back 1992 it's a beautiful place full of paradise

[@Mycookingdiary365]

Thank you so much for taking us on your trip, the places that you have showcased the geopraphy of the Philippines and how my other countrymen live. Salute to you.

[@amirahamirah6509]

I'm from philippines but I never been in this place. Thank u brother for showing this place.godbless

[@kilometer6712]

yeah beautiful I like Tawi-tawi and want to go there. Sea is calm unlike Batanes. Peace to people of the islands

[@lornaramirez6567]

the best kumander daot ever yey take care love the canal you really bring the best ot the country thank you thank you

[@rlescanilla7810]

Amazing place and foods

[@rlescanilla7810]

Amazing people

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

Great to know that Mindanao is finally being developed. It's been overlooked for too long.

[@KifPH]

This ain't mainland Mindanao though.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

@@KifPH You mean Mindanao still has not gotten government funded development ⁉️

[@KifPH]

I agree it's developing but Tawi tawi is separated from the Mindanao Island.@@cynthiagonzalez658

[@TheAspiringCentenarian]

@5:26 Oh my, this is one of my childhood memories, as kid vacationing in Tawi-tawi -- not being able to dock due to low tide. Almost like a mini-connecting flight due to minor hiccup hehe. And true, Kumander, milikan is our term for white foreigners -- you may be British, German, Belgian, American, but to us, they are all milikan 😅

[@springtime5361]

Hi KD, awesome videos always. One of the BEST! Showing us other parts/ islands of Philippines. Keep up the videos May God bless, guide and protect you throughout your life - travel adventures. From Chicago USA

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

P400 for all those fishes is a steal of a deal! People from the mainland would be so amazed.

[@aboveitall9600]

01:33 Kumander, you reacted very well to this. I hate others grabbing my bags. One of the reasons why I feel on guard in markets and other places.

[@shinhaakatsuki2516]

Im a Filifino, but so amazed that this is not featured by local media hence little knew about this place

[@del4905]

You are one step ahead again Kumander D. That is my dream place Sitangkay... 🥰

[@KumanderDaot]

Sitangkai is awesome!

[@francistansecoDOTcom]

I am from the Philippines now working and living in America but not even the Philippines mainstream media featured that beautiful city by the sea. Thanks to you I get to know my own country from a distance in aclick of a thumb.

[@YobAsintado]

A million thanks to you KD! Your content is really ASTOUNDING. Have a good one buddy.

[@ajpw2d489]

You have gone to places in PH where even the locals will think twice before going. Salute!

[@jonieservidad4664]

Sarap nman dyan, npakamura ng seafoods.👍💪Amping KD.

[@francisfarillon5172]

Amazing video from that place.. Tahnk you for loving the Philippines brother KD..

[@PablitoTogbo-wv7km]

Great adventure. No idea there is a such place with folks here in the Phils.

[@NATZ_17]

Im a filipino but this is my firstime seeing place like these in my country thankyou for the video👍👍

[@noopebliz1079]

Never seen like a little 'Venice' in the Philippines. Throughly a fascinating place.

[@nhovyjann]

I hope they clean their waters too. Want to visit there one day too.

[@bakelover140]

Thank you for the tour Kumander Daot. It's nice to see our brothers and sisters from Tawi-Tawi.

[@christophersarsuelo4511]

Nice place to visit, I hope the peace and order situation in the area will continue and time to promote tourism as well, thanks for the vlog.....

[@twicey15]

couldnt say but a superb video!