MY BODYGUARDS IN THE PHILIPPINES! (Filipino Barangay Captain And Security)

And so I found myself with many bodyguards in the Philippines:
Barangay Captain.
The "BSG" - Barangay Security Group
And...
The "TSG" - Tito Security Group.
Okay, that is, and isn't a joke. I found myself in Flora Apayao with all these wonderful people. They invited me to go check out a "untouristy" waterfall in the bukid. It was such a wonderful adventure, and everyone who was my "security"/guides were so fun to hangout with!
I hope you enjoy the learning, adventure, and humor of this day in Flora Apayao! And of course the AMAZING WATERFALL they brought me to! I couldn't believe it isn't discovered for tourism.
Waterfalls and Bodyguards for the win! :)
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[@sandywinger3898]

Peaceful and Beautiful sure does explain that vlog . Love those falls , what fun anyone could have there . Those kids were certainly enjoying them selfs . I’m glad you shared those with your fans 😊😍

[@jehsdca]

Once again you have increased my appreciation and love for the people of the Philippines. All because you allowed THEM to share their story with us. I'm convinced there would be less division in our society and world if we just got to know each other. Thank you for your help in lessening that division!

[@luzvinuya8139]

Northern Luzon has many amazing & beautiful places to offer.Fresh,clean,serene...and very polite people!!

[@mongkillitdfisherman6609]

Im so happy for you kulas enjoying the life here in the philippines

[@rehtseoilegnave4945]

Only in the Philippines have this kinds of Hospitable.... Kulas your so Bless Because many Filipino Love's you. God Bless .

[@nonna19_21]

Grabe ang ganda ng waterfalls.!!! Beautiful nature from our creator right there.

[@grungepiglet6361]

out of all the so called "travel vloggers" in the philippines your are the most legit kyle. awesome job.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Power On

[@joemarquerol2169]

Kulas is a good example of simplicity and humility... God Bless you Kulas. Just keep your fert on the ground... Thank you for letting me explore the Philippines without spending anything at all.. i hope someday i will be able to thank you in person.. that would be one of my mission!

[@joseajero2945]

Lodi,(reverse reading for IDOL.) Another spectacular, stunningly magical waterfall re-discovery for us Pinoys & the outside world, nice work bai Kulas. Yes, you have saved & get red of those unnecessary unwanted elements like time constraints, confusing moments in finding this terrific locs but making your adventures much easier than the usual. Punong Barangay's (Brgy. Captains & /or community leaders) knows best, no denying coz I was a Brgy. Capt. for ten yrs. Also, shout out to his brgy. officials other locals, the kids who gladly joining U in appreciating this amazing moments. Don't skip ads. Kyle deserves our support. 👏👌👍👍💞

[@BecomingFilipino]

YOu can learn a lot from the local officials... they know all the barangay secrets! haha

[@Seproc]

I think it is safe to say that Kyle is one of the Philippines national treasure. Everything in his vlog shows love, respect and fun-full of knowledge. All because he want to show the world that what he considered second home is gorgeously beautiful. Thank you kulas, that you shared your unpreceeded skills and talent to us filipinos.

[@volthole]

Barangays and other isolated communities has its protocol. Barangay captain and his/her people will escort your tour inside their area. I've experienced it when I have been a tour in a barangay inside mountain areas. I feel thier support and care. #SanaAll Much love Kulas. ❤

[@John77Doe]

Mecan Rod How heavily armed are they?? The NPA has permanent bases in Mountain Province. 😐😐😐😐

[@volthole]

@@John77Doe they're just a simple people who are escorting you nothing more. Will you trust them if they have a guns brought?

[@John77Doe]

Mecan Rod They stuck a 38 revolver in my belt and smiled for a photograph. They are part of CAFGU, Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit, that fight alongside the regular Philippine Army against the NPA. In Mountain Province, I feel naked unless one of the bodyguards has an M79 grenade launcher, which they call a "mortar," under his M-16. Have you been to Mountain Province?? 😐😐😐😐😐

[@volthole]

@@John77Doe no, I've not been there yet. Sorry for the misinterpretation, in my case, I have been from a safe places. But in your case is different. People live in that mountain will surely bring weapons for security purposes.

[@John77Doe]

Mecan Rod My asawa, had to undergo CAT (Civilian Army Training) when she was in high school. She knows how to fire and load the M-16. CAT was started under Marcos as a last ditch effort to stop the NPA. When my asawa was in high school, the NPA was collecting revolutionary taxes in the provinces and were moving into Metro Manila. There were "sparrow" executions of police in Metro Manila even after Corazon Aquino took over from Marcos. The NPA was moving into the cities from the countryside, where the NPA had achieved complete control. What stopped the NPA was the Ronald Reagan's funded Ulsa Masa, (the people rising). Ronald Reagan armed everybody including the Philippines Knights of Columbus to fight the NPA. Now in our current day, the NPA is confined to a few permanent bases in Mountain Province. 😐😐😐😐😐😐

[@aileenbalinon5281]

Saludo kami sa iyo Kulas.You've gone done your adventure in the province of Apayao.For me, that municipality of Luna is the excited one, "Under ground river-cave and Dupag rock formation in Marag Valey, bit regrets it is close. I've seen here that roads going to Flora and going to bario Sta. Maria is improved. Your efforts going in to those remote barios we endlessly apreciated,salute to you again.

[@Mmaaiixx]

Thank you for bringing me to places that I couldnt visit! Keep it up Kulas. 💕

[@laurenceconde2943]

Happy to see you my fellow barrio folks from sta. Maria Flora Apayao...lot of appreciation for the genuine hospitality touring the "great KULAS".. ...Kap Blas and family..the tanods, kids , all out there...Mabuhay Kayo...to Kulas...tnk you for visiting our place ( Sta. Maria Flora Apayao)...

[@Isabela2024-yr]

Wow Kulas that was a beautiful falls. It's amazing nature. I hope they will make it a tourist spot. They should make better ways to access the falls easier. Kulas, there's nothing hard for you to go. You're such a persistent adventurer. Not afraid of traveling alone, other's would had given up already. I admire your tenacity, resiliency to achieve result of your vision to conquer. Take care always wherever you are. You really fit in so well with the Plipino ways & byways. Truly you became a true Pilipino. God bless!

[@AbdulSalam-kb8cn]

Thanks for featuring our provinces and all other stuff in our county and for the love as well, I am so proud of the hospitality being shown by my fellow Filipinos, more power Kyle and take care on your journey to the Philippines!

[@fengzb6115]

Kulas power on .. Apir to that falls really nice.. wow..

[@ricardotorres827]

For this video: 1. You're a VIP Kulas!, You got full security escorts, the barangay captain & more importantly the tita😂 2. Once again, you can't get more local than that. That is truly a raw and undicovered place. 3. Awesome waterfalls! 4. Power on Kulas!

[@BecomingFilipino]

POWER ON :)

[@randylopez7935]

This is my daily routine watchig your vlog, my day is not complete for not watching your vlog, thank you kulas for exploring the most deep part of our country, i hope that our government will see the lives of our community. Always take care Kulas, from Sto. Domingo Sur, Luna, La Union

[@expertscholardemonologist7071]

It must be very painful to be Filipino but you're not the only one. All Filipinos feel the same inferiority complex

[@louiblas2829]

Thank you for visiting our place Kulas! Im a local of that town.. too bad i wasnt there

[@nbarcelona999]

Some beautiful places found in the provinces... They are quite far but its worth it 😊 you will enjoy it more. Thanks for sharing kulas God bless and tc👼😊

[@yajgt7143]

I just saw you last night(june 12,2019) kulas at edsa approaching north sm. I tried to wave at you but your focus seams finding your way. But im happy enough. Hope someday to meet you in a free place.

[@jannibandelights7838]

WOW KULAS , U R still in the CORDILLERAS ??? ... FANTABULOUS and AHAMAZING !!! .. U R really having a good time there ... Just got home from work and could not resist viewing your new blog .... I really hope that from your every trip which is breaking the shell of negativity about the country, more people will choose Philippines as their travel destination so the Filipinos can enjoy the wonderful fruits of tourism. Never ending thanks to you Kulas ... POWER ON !!!

[@melvingabriel9518]

kahit talaga saan lugar ka pumunta sa Pilipinas may nakatagong magagandang tanawin at water falls...

[@dawsoncreekinthephilippines]

Very peaceful looking for sure. Awesomeness thanks

[@shirlenefetalvero3414]

Thank you for sharing this video to all Pilipino for us to appreciate the beauty of our country, who can't afford to travel and see it for ourselves. Keep safe. Power on Kulas.

[@rosalindawessells3233]

Love the Scenery and the places that you've been thru.....Kulas I really appreciate that you are showing different places in PI.

[@atlas05]

It's in the most northern part of Luzon like Batanes and Cagayan where you find the most genuinely peaceful, hard-working, kindest, and most hospitable people in the Philippines for sure.

[@kaycee3788]

Oh wow.!!!! Kulas you are in my Hometown, Where you can find the most Kind hearted, Hospitable & Respectful people...The residents love to entertain Strangers, Visitors from other places. That's one of the Remotest place in the Northern side of the country and I can't believed U reached that far flung area omgeeee.! That Bugnay Wine is a Pure organic & healthy Native product in that area, It's a concentrated fermented Bugnay fruit- Which is like a Native grapes in that area.😍😙

[@augustapagnas1687]

That was good, officials of the Barangay were with you,what a beautiful waterfalls, thanks sharing your nice videos,I really enjoy watching them,take care always

[@zenlai6767]

Good job kap, titos, sir tanodss and all the locals!! Real pinoy! For touring ading kulas. Raw videos is more real, exact view, exact people, real pathway. Real adventure and real u.

[@josephbartolome4624]

Kulas I like bignay wine very much...it made my body healed because that's is a medicinal fruit...

[@BecomingFilipino]

I like it too!

[@missj30]

My hometown Sta.Maria,Flora,Apayo.❤

[@jasmines3490]

They take good care of you kulas!👍so nice seeing you all having lots of fun☺.. Yes Cordillera was blessed with many beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear rivers, the enchanting springs waterfalls terraces in Abra it looks like a fairy land in a fairytale book🙄☘🦉🦋

[@AngelinaVMarte]

Love your adventures and u big time kulas. Ingatz super apir. As your big ate, gbu always. Enjoy life to the fullest. Sharing is caring.

[@ezte1977]

Wonderful 👏👏👏🙏 as always ... Thanks for sharing us your adventure... Keep safe and power on👍

[@JABM-AU]

Lol that was cool, Kulas, its like you have the entire barangay posse around you! That cascading river looks amazing.

[@magnumbrahms5339]

fun fact. There's a popular Igorot song that depicts Apayao as the most honest and kind people of the Cordilleras. "Montanyosa" - Lourdes Fangki.

[@BecomingFilipino]

COOL!!

[@gregtuzon5451]

yeah the whole barangay squad Caters you KULAS. Filipino hospitality at its best... YEs... super Apir.

[@thefeistylaaganannh1598]

WOW kulas ka stada sa water fall! thank you kulas for bringing me home thru your vid kanunay.. Amping kanunay. Power on!

[@darna7990]

travelling mercy be upon you kulas.....stay safe and powered up😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@cecilepascuaonthego167]

They want to take care of you Kulas!!! That's how hospitable we are!! We love you kulas

[@vilmavillahermosa3080]

oh, wow! What a nice adventure again.My day is not complete without watching ur vlogs Everyday is different and i found it more interesting and not boring! Yahooo!!😅😂 Thanks, kyle!!😇😇

[@tabritssar381]

Another beautiful trip Kulas. Thank you. Be safe.

[@mediviclozada4027]

Amazing waterfalls

[@dina2townofwlebanon562]

Wow kulas..ikaw jd ang mka discovered sa mga guapo nga lugar ug mga falls..dghan npod mo visit dha..amping permi kulas..gb

[@emmanuelcruz2249]

Coffee and Kulas in the morning whatta perfect combination

[@darkbaby132006]

Brgy. Capt is actually my cousin😄 I haven’t seen him in a loooong time so It’s so nice seeing him here. Glad you enjoyed our province! (which I haven’t visited for more than 10yrs😣) and i had a bad memory on that corn field too😫 but lots of fun memories on the river(not that side though, i haven’t seen that part😳)

[@expertscholardemonologist7071]

If you would be white you would understand how we feel when we read your comments.

[@rosemorata501]

Thanks for sharing this kulas. Through your vlog nkikita nmin mga lugar na d nmin marating. Keep safe and god bless

[@storiesofpaulfrancis5979]

I'm really glad people are starting to like the phillipines

[@laurenceconde2943]

Sta. Maria Flora -Apayao...our birthplace...tnx kulas for visiting..through your vlog i got to see that PINZAL ( waterfall terracess) for the first time since birth ...hahahaha..hope to seeing you come back again soon.....your doing so much to show the the good things especially from the flung areas like flora....Godbless and take care...

[@enricotolentino2537]

It's raw, simple but an amazing video kulas. I'm looking forward to the next one

[@dearlyfaller7844]

power on kulas...thank you again..we are with you in your journey👍😊 take care always..Phil🇵🇭 loves you🤙

[@samiam4225]

That waterfall is awesome, thanks Kyle 😊👍✌️🤙

[@jheztalz7394]

I always love your vlogs Kulas. So full of life and appreciation towards mother nature. From Cagayan de Oro City fan. Kudos!

[@pinkbutterfly3386]

U should have a million subs Informative vlog👍🏻

[@markanthonymallari2694]

Astig Fetmalu ka Talaga kulas 😀💪👍💖keep it up..

[@lanisy2354]

One of my morning habit, waiting and watching your vlog... no coffee for todays video 😊 good morning kulas ingat palagi 💖🙏

[@floranteguron9798]

Bodyguards (BSG, TSG...) sounds hardcore adventure ahead. It's nice of d local authorities took time n gave him assistance on this adventure. Kulas sound's a bit under d weather, he's catching his breath after 30 min of trekking. D waterfall looks amazingly beautiful tho but unpopular (wonder why?). Hi Kulas chill k lang dyan n see u on ur next vid...

[@kulotskivideo4190]

If Kulas will visit my barangay, our tambay barkada will escort him as well. Ayos! Keep the good vibes Kulas and a awesome travel vlog.

[@kuyamiketv7499]

Thank you for visiting my hometown place FLORA.,balang araw magging katulad din kita as vloger😅

[@melad6768]

Another beautiful one Kulas! Thank you

[@moisesaustria3546]

Astig Ganda rin Pala sa Apayao.. W/ the whole Barangay 🙌😁

[@gerardovalledor9521]

Wowowowowowow!!!What an amazing water falls!!! Thanks for sharing Kulas.Amping to your journey.

[@huwagpopuroemosyongamitann1678]

Manong said when kulas handed over his camera - "Tirwan kayu met ah" means let me show you how it's done" Kulas you made may day again!

[@aileenbalinon5281]

And the litle boy jokingly said "baliktad"

[@arondanggan9387]

"tirwen kayu met ah" means i will throw you also

[@neliamartizano8894]

Kudos Kulas. You've always managed to discover hidden paradise. More please. Be safe always.

[@diamondsr4ever381]

Thank you Kulas for brining us to Flora, Apayao.....I know i got some relatives who are residing there but i never had the chance of visiting. For now, i am just so grateful to have been there thru your videos. Very nostalgic....every time you start another take off and alone, i am saying a prayer you will always be ok on your way....keep keeping on....

[@libragirl8506]

Wow so amazing Kyle and you have the whole barangay as your security and the barangay chairman..the water falls is so nice you've got good vibes..power on Kyle super apirrr..thanks for exploring again our home province that we miss..try also to visit the boiling mud in Mabarutbut in paracelis mountain province Kyle since you're there in northern Luzon just go to the local LGU in paracelis mountain province and they will take you there..and in Ifugao province Kyle try to visit ambuwaya lake in Kiangan Ifugao just contact the tourism office hope you can visit again Ifugao province since you're in that part of northern Luzon Kyle

[@leelee-it6pu]

I love it! The road less travelled by foreigners and filipino tourist.its not about the destination anymore it's about th road travelled and the people you meet along the way. Loving your videos Kyle. It showcases not only the places and what they're known for as well as the people in the area!!!

[@edysemana3986]

i was only in grade 3 when i get there walking from poblacion to balluyan..my memories in that place is awesome..

[@ZetaZeta310]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel, Kulas💻. I truly enjoy contents related to the Philippines 🌊☀️🌴. It's making me feel home🏡. Salmat po, keep up the good work.🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@becztv7746]

One day..some day...i'll be there... Great kulas.. Online travelling with you😊😊😊

[@josephinecatcatan3251]

that is a beautiful water falls.

[@sonnyalonzo8635]

pinsal..hopefully it will become tourist spot of apayao someday...first vlogger to visit apayao...if im not mistaken..thank you sir...salute you..

[@takeitorleaveit7510]

Very nice people your safety they secured. Wow

[@maggieeugenio9848]

Check Kaparkan Falls in Abra sir, you will be amazed by its beauty with icy blue water.

[@landlady4990]

Hi kulas wow all of the provinces is a nice places.

[@hikelikemikeph2909]

Nice vlog kulas.. Your follower since you've started vlogging. Hope you can also make it to town of Sta. Ana. in the North Easternmost part of Cagayan. Where the pacific ocean and south china sea meet.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Looking forward to a Santa Ana journey in the future

[@takeitorleaveit7510]

Staircase waterfalls Awesome 👏 you can lay down while you're sun bathing you can do both .

[@johndiansay4868]

Cool a lot of green 😊😊👍👍

[@ronnienestor]

I have no idea about Apayao...literally... I didn't know that it's beautiful! Thanks to you and to your new friends there.

[@lourdesgamman4575]

What a wonderful place and beautiful people, continue your journey and take care always. Thanks for sharing.

[@jewelgaps1279]

I was waiting for you to pass by Tinoc so I could go home with you online, but I guess due to the road situation you didn’t push through. I hope one day you can visit or even just pass by. Take care and thanks for your videos, you are relieving some of our stresses with so much positivity.

[@sharonmanago2716]

stunning waterfalls brad kulas!... and surrounded by awesome people, tito, barangay captain, barangay tanod,... power on brad! 💪amping amping brad kulas...

[@chasbelo8222]

So I realized it’s almost a month that you have been in your adventure! I have learned a lot and these videos have been part of my daily routine after work . There is so much to discover in this country 🥰

[@melromcastro2119]

energized my day! thanks kulas

[@emmapilardelolmo4531]

My day🌞 is not complete, unless I finished watching Kulas vlog for that day.Do not stop posting your amazing🏞 adventures.it really makes me smile 😊& looking forward for your safe travel🚵 Kulas.amping always

[@kardosabukid8598]

thats filipino hospitality, visitor should feel at home always and be guarded safely while enjoyment is being done..

[@joniewood6155]

I love the music in your videos...very country side vibes. 🤩 I mean the opening and closing music.

[@emietan2824]

The local tourism there must cement the path going there. It's so majestic! Unique!

[@noone8957]

That waterfall is amazing! Ingat Kulas.

[@Rebeca.Geary4]

ohh wow!! you got the whole Barangay as your tourist guide.. what a good experience.. go for it.. thanks for sharing..

[@jadeleinza5193]

Continue to inspire others, and more power kulas!!!! ♥️

[@ihoiha4063]

Lots of hidden paradise in the Philippines. I think it took years to visit all of the islands. Keep up the good vibes kyle. Love it. Stay awesome. And take care always.

[@elisadizon7988]

Watching your vloggs always 😊😊😊Avid fan !!

[@lindaestevez6414]

Morning kulas. Take care always of your driving

[@done-ManJustLivingLife]

Stumbled on your video blogs and me an my wife are hooked. Northern Philippines is a beautiful place to visit especially the mountainous area. Great work man! Press on!

[@gerlieviloria4726]

Take care Kulas!2 thumbs up for this vlog..hopefully you will also explore in Kalinga after Apayao..i mean..there`s a lot as well out there..you havn`t been there yet..i think you`ve only been to few places..😊stay safe always..God bless you..

[@dagearysactivity2889]

Another fulfilling adventure kulas, beautiful experience... I love that senanglao (papaitan)... Thanks for sharing. Keep on, and take care....

[@judsn..4444]

My medicine of good vibes.... Wonderful...

[@willardcardona5342]

Wow!, that's really nice and cascading waterfall...Ayos!...