FISHPOND NIPA HARVEST - My Filipino Home Gets New Roof (Cateel, Davao)

[@puravelasco8653]

I was born in the Philippines under a nipa house, but I never knew how nipa roofs were made. Thank you KD for this vlog on nipa roof economy and Philippine architecture. As usual, your upbeat and honest presentation is very much appreciated. “Daot na!”

[@pedro19611969]

So true these comments, KD was born to vlog

[@samns8321]

that one nipa tile you made is so symbolic. you not being able to recognize which one you made when it was already part of the whole. of you getting it from the land, making something out of it, building with it, using it and allowing it to be part of what will protect you in the days ahead... and when time comes, it will also be dismantled only to happily rejoin the earth where it came from. ♥

[@bevrogers1412]

Kudos to you KD for trying to learn the process of making your roofing! Practice makes perfect! You doing hands on with the activities in your vlog instead of narrating makes it more authentic and interesting. Great to see the children learning the craft so they can appreciate their culture and be prepared in case needed in their future.

[@jonielapostol8001]

The Woman who tech you how to make nipa her name is Darly... Nice to see her in your vlog...i remember what life we have that place before, difficult but full of love and happiness of course memories. The land of my grand parents before was opposite of your fishpond KD... I love watching your vid in Brgy Baybay, at least i have an update the place and the people. Thank you KD.

[@KumanderDaot]

Baybay is changing so quickly now there is a concrete road here! Darly was my neighbour last year!

[@antoniopanaguiton9020]

Tech?do you mean teach?

[@ziggarillo]

Thanks for saying "excited about " instead of "excited for", it's long been said the Welsh speak the best English.

[@KumanderDaot]

I have no idea what dialect of English I speak these days, I've been abroad for too long! Haha

[@DallasCarr-1]

@@KumanderDaot I speak Newfinese

[@pepepupo571]

Where is your Welsh flag? Let it fly again

[@smbeautyandwellness3673]

Was laughing so hard seeing KD's nipa work. 😂😂😂 But really glad seeing you having fun after your emotional break down months ago. Getting busy really helps.

[@charlietaclendo3344]

first step, restoring nipa roof to a wooden house beside the fishpond and the surrounding river is a unique story and a unique film. always a unique vlog of Kumander D. so nice to see the drone's view of the area including the motor boat carrying nipa. the good story behind is helping the locals. 2nd step will be a good plan ahead. thanks Anselm!

[@superdongvlog6888]

happy to see you kumander.. living in a simple life with the locals...malipayon kaayo ka.. ang uban datu but they are sad... you choose to live here than to your rich country...

[@connieevers4900]

I am so glad that you're really enjoying the lifestyle of ours KD. You are very humble and I am very proud ❤of you. That's the reason I love 💘to watch your video. The children are very normal to help the parents. I grew up that way and really appreciated. My parents priority is our education but when we are not in school we work in the farm. On the top of that we walk 🚶‍♀️an hour to school. I am very thankful what our parents did for us. We learned how to survive and appreciated the life we have.

[@turntablizm12345]

I can relate to this. Tinood gyud. Thankful always sa parents, they did alot of sacrifice for us.

[@connieevers4900]

@@turntablizm12345 I am so grateful for my parents especially my mother who get up early morning to be sure our lunch is packed for school. We don't have any money for our snacks except the lunch that my mother packed for lunch. We did successfully finish our college and have a good life and so grateful for everything ❤ 🙏.

[@samns8321]

Hahaha. that's what my mom always tells me whenever I try looking for something. She tells me "use your eyes! not your nose!!!!" Love that feisty lady teaching you. To be fair, she was very patient with you. hahahaha. ♥

[@thethirdiii]

Im positive kumander that you can harvest someday in your fishpond with good result.Unlike last year that i have misty eyed watching your vlog as you keep on sitting position besides your pond waiting for the exact volume of fish to check out.But i believe that you have a positive attitude to achieve your goals. 🏝️🍻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💯🇵🇭

[@FilmanSantiago]

this simple construction activity somehow helps the local economy moving. ayos kumander D!

[@VinCab]

Kumander Daot. One of the best foreign loving blogger leaving in the philipines u embrace the culture, dialect of Bisaya. Full support to Kumander daot. Sana sa ako a din. Masarap sa dughan makita na-a notification Bag-o na subscriber. Salamat sa suporta.

[@aacgum]

I've been eating a lot of tilapia these days. Besides it being being one of my fave fish, I want to support more fish breeders. Really hoping success with your next harvest. Waiting for it.

[@joetandingan6328]

Believe ako kay KD. He is quickly assimilating Filipino culture with fun. Nakakatuwa siya.

[@usiabanto6600]

I grew up in a house made with nipa roofing. Under nipa roofing system you don't need electric fan or a/c anymore. Nice content KD.

[@smallville3075]

I beg to disagree. I used to spend my summer school break in the 90s in Bohol in my grandmothers nipa house. I remember not being able to sleep at night due to extreme heat even with electric fan on.

[@usiabanto6600]

@@smallville3075 depends where your nipa house located. Ours was erected in between mountain and rice fields.

[@rookieballer9698]

@Ronald it also depends on the time you went there and also if you're used to living in a house with fan or ac it'll be a bit difficult for you to adjust. I grew up in the province of Bicol, back then our home is with nipa roofing and bamboo and wooden structure, I love the breeze and yes we are not using fan or ac, the wind itself is enough to cool our house.

[@rjee007]

@@smallville3075 if you live near the sea then you will likely to experience extreme humidity even if you are living in a nipa hut. But if it is in the mountains then nipa hut is appropriate.

[@apolpanz9817]

@@smallville3075 YOUR GRANDMA'S PLACE IS NEAR THE SUN HENCE THE HEAT !! JUST KIDDING MAN !! REALLY ,,STAYING IN THE PROVINCE IS MORE SAFER THAN IN THE CITY !! THE CITY IS NOISY AND HAVE A LOT OF POLLUTION AND THE KILLER CV-19 A.K.A. CHINESE VIRUS !! TAKE CARE AND PEACE MAN! ENJOY THE WEEKEND ! THANKS.

[@kathleenmaharaj2110]

HI kurmander I admire you i no you are paying the guys to do your roof what i love is the you yourself pick up a broom to clean and you also paint that's what I love you are not lazy at all well done you're a hard worker god continue to bless you and all the best with your fishing pound..

[@elviramelivo8682]

I am happy you thought of retouching your farm house. And, you are back healthy and fighting, KD. Keep yourself busy and vlogging.

[@LilyGWard]

I applaud you Kumander D for trying to learn how to make nipa hut roof tile and thanks for showing us how it’s done. One Daot nipa roof tile is not bad haha! Excellent! Learning a craft like this at an early age is a good thing. I remember my mom teaching me how to crochet and embroider at the age of 7. Your fishpond always have that peaceful and serene feeling. Stay happy and keep safe always. 😊

[@gracegormley2628]

Wow! working with nipa leaves remind me of late father --he used to make a living for sewing nipa leavea into house roof.Good job KD.

[@tarcilalorenzana581]

Good Day to you Kapitan Daot. I like how you treat and do with my co Filipinos in that place, Cateel. My concern is your health. Are you already vacinated with anti Malaria. Make sure all the necessary vaccines to prevent sickness living in swamps. Congratulations you have lots of friends. But make sure they are trustworthy. You add jobs to the locals. Thanks for that. Specially this pandemic time.

[@angeloqt7628]

This man is a vlog genius,the timing is excellent,he know when to speak,when to drone shot,the best bro,greeting from Quezon province,philippines🇵🇭✌️

[@3pleJAG]

nice seeing the dogs more comfortable with you now. they're more hospitable now than the previous vlogs.

[@robertaschalkhammer3446]

This made me nostalgic about nipa roof. When we grew up in Mindanao, our roof is made out of nipa.

[@junrivs7429]

I hope that your fish pond business will be successful next time by God's grace.

[@alanblackmon-gomasiaonline7255]

You did that better than me...haha 🤣. I am impressed with the children and I a glad that school and work is a part of their lives. With a great work ethic and a good education, there is hope for a better life. Thumbs up

[@armanmernado3476]

Nice to see the progress in your ponds' renovation. Keep up the good work and good luck.

[@generosoabiul7577]

That’s a brilliant decision to rehabilitate your nipa house 👍👏👏👏 Get a person who really can be trusted to look after your fishpond.Don’t be too lenient dealing with your workers.

[@wyxz0507]

the way that you just shlumpped down all muddy and sweaty trying to weave the nipa was simply adorable. I was looking at you feeling like a mom that is soooo proud of her boy. hahaha!!! love your videos KD!!

[@InspiredLifewithNimfa720]

I love your own style of vlogging, Kumander D. Informative, with humor, real life talks , and "daot" moments and awkwardness especially your laugh. Keep on making videos, you belong to this crazy YT world. I am finally deciding to do more actual recording on my daily life, really vlogging -you're my inspiration. Wish me luck! Hoping to meet you , Kulas and the Cateel gang next year when travel restrictions ease up. God bless!

[@nitibagirlfrnorthcotabato]

Daot means sira sa tagalog broken or damage sa english ehehe

[@judithtamayo8335]

Wow! Kumander D, you are real & having fun. My mother used to tell us about our grandparents weaving nipa as a source of income. Watching your blogs made me realize how important it is to know the process, though my profession is so irrelevant to nipa production, it will mean so much for me to learn. That will be on my list when given a chance to visit Philippines after 46 years of living in USA. So inspiring & humbling, keep practicing till you earn PhD in Nipa Weaving. I will visit you as your student & call on the young locals to join us. Stay safe, happy, healthy. God Bless!🙏🇵🇭🇺🇸❤️

[@jaredgarban3952]

you know what's impressive kumander? your bisaya.👏👏👏

[@samns8321]

Agree. He can communicate with the locals earnestly, honestly and happily (despite the minor miscom with the nipa tiles, lol)

[@El_.5794]

He’s not trying to become Filipino, its just naturally came to him. He fell in love and married a Davaonea is a testament. Yes, his Bisaya is also an example

[@rosapangan3194]

Komander, you're learning how to sew a nipa. Good for you. A British learning Pinoy culture. Stay safe there in Cateel. Always watching you from Pilar Village City of San Fernando, Pampanga and California. Am 72 yrs old always watching your adventure in Mindanao. Watched you when you went home for medical purposes.

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

It was interesting discovering you when you were still living back in the UK last year. So never saw your earlier stuff but interested to see how you fitted back into life over there. What a contrast and I can understand why you returned earlier than planned. Keep smiling and enjoying life :) and try to take life with a pinch of salt; take your time, enjoy the moments, and know that most setbacks are only temporarily :)

[@waylinnelson]

I honestly really love your random day to day vlogs like this! Always appreciate your vlogs so much! Keep up the great work and don’t forget to relax your mind and take time for yourself!

[@mikeluckham5518]

Watching your videos is very nostalgic. I love seeing your command of the language, I lived in Indonesia for five years but didn't get to that level (still working on it, my wife is Indonesian). I remember how tiring it was to try (fail!) to speak Bahasa Indonesia all day.

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya, I hope you are keeping well. Great video. At least you tried with the roof tile. But wow, that little girl making it. Amazing. Bless, I wish those families in tough times. That things get better. So cute you have a bird's nest. The roof looks amazing. Chilled tunes. Beautiful drone footage. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

[@rowinalee9398]

I love the woman teacher she's so cool unfiltered 🥰🥰🥰 go KD

[@garyagentg]

I'd just like to say how awesome it is for you to adopt the culture and language. Having seen your vlog and many others who travel to my home country and make it there home too brings a heartfelt longing and joy to know you appreciate it too for the simple beauty. Learning the language and the many dialect is difficult my mom is from the Visaya region and my dad the Luzon so you see the struggle I go through. I hope one day I can retire back home and do the sane but just not In that heat it looks so hot Canada is cold I'd melt. Look forward to seeing more...

[@jennifergonzales2642]

You have made so much adjustments in your life & accommodation. Now, you can live anywhere. I salute to you for the love of your life.

[@shannonsullivan3851]

You’re doing a mighty fine job mate, loving it!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@alymerzee]

I like your teacher-she is almost out of patience but she is so happy …

[@josiecajarte1491]

More fun for daot vlog, more power on everyone watching on his vlog. Keep safe always.

[@TheThailightZone]

He edited out the bit after showing him the same thing 30 times she slapped him silly about the head.

[@expectacionwest7007]

kumander Daot,Anselm…this episode is excellent..learned many things..the nila mangroves,the art of making roofs,the beautiful shots of roads,stores,people and the fish farms..for Filipinos here in USA and Canada,your blog is one of the BEST! Also, you include people around you,which interest us! we appreciate all you do…hello to all! We notice there are plants on dykes ..when they grow and have flowers,your place will be a good resort…wow! Roofing and other renovations are done! And you learned the art of weaving…I’m writing for others…Seattle USA.

[@minervatolentino1368]

good job, you;re learning, that will help you a lot understanding the hardship and hard work put in making the nipa roofing

[@mymydelilah]

15:44..Anselm u got 2 cute little babies those r ur lucky charms filming simple Filipino ways of life..u r a hero😎 Great video, fishponds life is a hard work but worth it

[@GeneCaralde119workshop]

Can I just say that your voice is just awesome with that accent. I can imagine you being a narrator for a history documentary.

[@terens3203]

You embrace pilipino culture...very simple life in the Philippines...I really miss it....

[@disbursingofficer]

Maypa ka kumander nakahimo nag nipa, I've never even seen how it's made til this video, salamat. And thank you for stressing that these children are studying.

[@Freespirit512]

Thank you Kumander Anselm. You are joyful, open to learning, and are humble. Your new fishpond renovation is going to look beautiful. Thank you for your artistic videos and always some value to take away from in your videos.

[@toothsayer21]

Love your nature loving and environmental friendly approach in doing local house in the Philippines. So what happened with the bird that build its nest in your nipa house. Thank you for helping the local economy of Cateel. Hope your fish pond will be a Success.

[@sandan778]

Thank you for giving work for the kids as it surely helps them, being poor in the Philippines is very frustrating that some kids are easily convinced to be little soldiers even though they should never be. A 100 to 200 pesos is big earning for poor kids in the Philippines.

[@amendgermendo6746]

We used to buy nipa early on my childhood especially after strong typhoons because some parts of the roofs would be gone with the wind after. You are blessed to have them naturally grown and abundant too. Also, i admire you for being cool in adopting the Pilipino culture. So impressed and i believe you do them by heart❤️👍oh and oh, your teacher is straight and frank🤣

[@yampurplejam3030]

Doing such stuff is never easy but atleast you give it a try. Good job KD!!

[@florantelucas8123]

We had a Nipa hut in our farm during my childhood in New Bataan, it was nice having my nap after lunch. I like your vlogging, it's informative and real. Keep it up and take some breaks..dont overwork. Thanks

[@relaxingmusicforpeaceofmin7138]

Hey kumander..you're a fast learner..good job👏

[@GeorgeCabalo]

The episode reminds me of an American TV show called This Old House. I have enjoyed watching you and Kulas build out your homes.

[@bellayungco8472]

You now learn how to make Nipa roof KD...thats good news. Nxt time you will be as fast as the kids. Stay safe & God bless 🙏 ❤. Ate Bella here watching from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏 😊 ❤

[@leszaczyk2495]

Great stuff Kumander Wally...so good to see u making progress...back in Feb 2020 I was in Cateel and was told about a lonely white man on the river... unfortunately didn't have time to track U down....but now yr well known there and much loved...wonderful to see u making a success of yr life there.👍🤣🦘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks mate... If you make it back, come say hello!

[@arnoldbuddy7836]

But your teacher she wants to learned you alot i respect that she wants you to first be perfect

[@billlane1000]

That made me smile watching them children outdo you.Great stuff

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

WOW I LOVE UR FISH FOND ,UR SORROUNDED WD PALM TREES, THATS WHY I MISS MY PROVINCE LIFE. KEEP UT UP ,KUYA KD . GOOD JOB! MAY OUR GOD BLESS U MORE N GUIDE U IN EVEFYTHING U DO.. BYE

[@MrBoydictcallo]

I just really love how you narrate the vlog Kumander D.

[@mare1154]

Very nice nipa roof.Cool & green & eco=friendly. That's the reality in province life; children learning life skills at very young age.

[@abuahmadjamil1896]

I'm happy to see that you are helping our people out there.. Thank you Kumander Daot

[@migsjanet3222]

You learn soo much from the local i watch all your vlog may god bless you INGAT!🙏

[@wakiidude]

Wow ! Kumander Daot already know how to speak bisaya fluently ! Ang galing …. 🤗

[@del4905]

You are so lucky Kumander to experience harvesting Nipa. Never in my life I have done that. 😊

[@royserato2687]

Power on.... U got good teacher of niparoof making... Unsa mana oy. Haha keep it going we love u kumander

[@fara04043]

i missed mag pawod ng nipa, am from Bislig and i miss katunggan (mangrove) life. Kabalo ko mag pawod when i was 7 yrs old. Dali ra todloan mga bata kaysa imo Kumander D.

[@nakashifujoken3134]

i was laughing through out the video..you got a strict old neighbor there teaching you how to make a nipa roof but it was fun seeing how well you learned...hope you get your fishpond nipa house back to its old new state if that makes sense..

[@aminahforever4277]

KD🤩, you are such a darling son😅😅 at that tender age of 9-10, it was not even in your vocabulary to be weaving nipa😂 you are doing well👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I wish you all the very best for your nipa fishing home and whatever business you planning for the future. 😇😇

[@KumanderDaot]

I wonder what 9-10 year old me would think of my life now, haha

[@aminahforever4277]

@@KumanderDaot life could be bit challenging now but I believe if you stay focus with your aims, things with be sorted in due time. Thanks for the entertainment. You are one of my stress relievers, your laughter is infectious too😂💕💕💕

[@furiousrose1011]

Glad there's subtitle. New viewer from Manila here.

[@sandan778]

It will be exciting to see you put many nipa huts around your fish pond Kumander Daot where tourists and local people will come and spend their day in your pond and do fishing and cook( ihaw) fish with of course entrance fee. I saw one who retired from abroad and put up a business like that. He had connected bamboo bridges to all the nipa huts making it convenient for tourists to move around. Excited with the progress of your project.

[@aurorasarmiento5742]

kudos to your teacher KD. now you know how to make a roof over your head literally....and thank you for learning and adapting it ....

[@vladimirtrump1068]

me also haven't tried doing that roof. Fun to watch KD's learning to do this ancient skills.

[@smylietime]

No worries bro! It's all part of the fun and learning experience, good on you for giving it a go! 😎

[@mariayu1012]

When I was youbg i would help out weaving coconut leaves for the roof as well as this other kind of nipa roof weaving..i miss my younger days..my lola used to have a huge sasahan as what we call it..glad to see you are enjoying it

[@jbsmphtv8802]

POWER ON KUMANDER!!! I WILL SUPPORT YOU AND BRAD"KULAS TILL END'.... GODBLESS YOU ALL

[@celinetapel7179]

Children in the remote areas easily learn because they don't have a choice. But, who knows, when they grow older, they become skilled and successful in their own rights.😊

[@diegoborbe2263]

I love your channel, but still reminding about the solar post that's been open for the rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️ drops,,, and get rusted ,,,, just find the best way to cover up,,,, so concern to your comebacking business

[@ruthlagapa3692]

Maau kayo ka mu bisaya kumander. Nindot pa gyud mo story telling. It makes me amazed the transition of accent from British to Bisaya...👍

[@georgekoyyop7468]

I think you should be hired by media networks to do their documentaries with the Kummander Daot style because common people can relate.

[@florencestylechannel3612]

Goodjob kumander... you are already Filipina madiskarti...relate ko sa nipa mag sasa for roof ...

[@carlomiguelhilasque4284]

Congrats Kumander sa bag ong nipa roof!! Big respect for trying to learn making nipa roof...

[@tessjenner7884]

Great video Kumander ,the fish ponds are coming along can see why your excited , There would be no way i could make them So well done .Stay safe mate Remember you can never Fail , If you give it ago .take care David & Tess Australia

[@lourdesamosco993]

You’re a good student , learning how to saw nipa POWER ON KD Godbless you Kumander.

[@araceliferreira6808]

It's GOOD to see that you're fixing up your place- fishpond house. It would be a nice place to hang out someday.

[@antibobo8334]

Maayo gid ka kumander daot. Baskog. Idol kg ikaw ra gapakita na example na bsag lugi n sa business cegh ra ghapon Padayun KD.

[@barrygilbert1002]

Hahaha! Your teacher was just like my professor in college, terror and strict.😂🤣Jaijai says you shall not pass.🤪

[@KumanderDaot]

Hahaha the commentary was hilarious!

[@orlandosoriano2855]

I read all the comments and it is so inspiring,and.mostly posibility thougths love it.

[@GT-gh9qw]

I’m so jealous!! Stuck in VIrginia, USA. It’s beautiful here with all the mountains and all but there’s nothing like home.

[@readytorockify]

ughh

[@jennifershimizu7571]

You embraced the filipino culture and i love it

[@nenitasjourneycanada3144]

Omg,I miss doing pawod it’s been a while now, I hope one day if I go back home to my hometown I’ll do it again. A good teacher and a good student.

[@thelmaaguas6730]

It’s good to see you learning how make nipa roof😘👍

[@jennifershimizu7571]

I am your one of your subcriber now,i love how you embRace the filipino culture,

[@valarmorghulis8139]

I like the way the trees are planted.

[@jbsmphtv8802]

We will see more exciting progress on whats goin on to your awesome crib kumandahhhh!!!! Aiyai kumander.... Sail on

[@headsup65]

you are so great keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

[@randysantos5093]

Kumander..I really like your blog..because it focuses in your business life..it's like a reality tv show....

[@beckydilucchio7407]

I've been traveling and just now saw the beautiful new roof, Kumander. I wouldn't even be able to make one row. -FL USA

[@redgo5989]

Wonderful to see you secure their nest.😁 Rise up this mornin' Smile with the risin' sun Three little birds Pitched by my doorstep Singin' sweet songs Of melodies pure and true Sayin', "This is my message to you, whoo-hoo" Singin', don't worry, about a thing 'Cause every little thing, is gonna be all right