My First Christmas In The Philippines! (Surprising Gift From Beach Land)

[@francisclemente3855]

I truly believe that when Bret said he is blessed where he is right now, he meant it. Just look at the freaking snow hammering the US and Canada right now. And here Bret is without shirt enjoying the beach looking for coconut sprout. Truly you are blessed Bret. Same to us all Filipinos. God bless us all.

[@peters7229]

No offense, but he's complaining about having been deathly ill in this video for quite some time. No doubt a food borne illness, probably parasites. Tropical island countries are paradisaical, but there's always the risk of serious gastrointestinal distress if food and water are not handled/treated properly. I find it odd that you completely ignore his condition. This is why the hygiene standards don't improve significantly in the P.I.: people just accept it without demanding change.

[@markrolandeugenio1177]

@@peters7229 what are you talking about??? he got sick because of dengue not because of food...and talking about water, we have clean waters here and usually the water we drink is usually distilled, Bret's been living with Kyle and the water they drink is also distilled if you've watched Kyle's vid...

[@joanmallari1596]

@@peters7229 mr. Peter i think you need to watch his video first. From the start that he got sick. Its about the dengue and not about gastro. Amd for your information that food and water in the phil what you called not handled well. Well thanks for that our immune syster is really strong. Were still alive so that means its working. Sometimes you need to eat the dirtiest food so you can live! Its a survival. Depending on your body.

[@JanJan-gn5io]

@@peters7229 u dont watch his video he was ill he was still recovering from dengue fever

[@edwinwerdna7061]

@@joanmallari1596 True. Kids who play in the "communal" sand box have better immunity than the kids who stay inside all day playing with their gadgets.

[@rhondawelsh3645]

Thank you for your enthusiasm to life. I'm a little old lady from australia and you make me feel young again with your enthusiasm. You make me feel I want to throw away my walking stick. No I want do that. Thank you.

[@juneaucruze8095]

Dude. I've seen a lot of your videos and you're always been a happy guy but your life in the Philippines seems to be more genuinely humane... nothing's better than pure happiness and freedom. Enjoy man.

[@BretMaverick]

I appreciate that a lot 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 happy holidays

[@babyluzfrance7860]

Agree🥰

[@gemmafargas3180]

@@BretMaverick the younger the sprout the smaller that spongy thing inside and it tastes more sweeter than what you've got😊.

[@samsunghanfil828]

@@gemmafargas3180 we dont eat we supposed to plant

[@ofeliaaquino5093]

BRET FIND THE SMALLER SPROUT, IT TASTE SWEET. ENJOY AND STAY SAFE.

[@peewee7530]

Makes me want to visit the roots of my heritage watching your videos. I am old now and will never see the land where my father grew up but through your videos am still able to see even more than I would see if I visited there. Thank you for showing me my roots. Thank you for sharing your Philippine experiences. This video especially was very interesting and informative!

[@mariamarcelo702]

I don't know how old you are, but it's never too late to go visit. I'm 54 and I like to plan to go back around 75 and live most of my life there before I die and be with my father who is in a family mausoleum bury ground. Live to the fullest...go visit.

[@marianarciso2881]

Id always been a silent follower, but this time, id like to speak up :) I started watching ur vlogs during the darkest times of the pandemic, and i enjoy the most, when u & Kulas are together. Thank you for appreciating the small things in life, especially here in the Philippines. This reminds me to stay grounded, and to nurture the simple things that we tend to take for granted, in our every day busy city life.. makes me appreciate living a simple, less complicated living..thanks for sharing ur adventures with us..i always look forward to a new one

[@mylesaway79]

For me,I prefer the coconut sprout when it’s about 5inches, in that way the “buwa” or “botbot” really tastes sweet and crunchy yum, those were my childhood days coz I used to live in a farm surrounded with rice, bananas and coconuts 🌴

[@eeya1832]

You're such a jolly man here, it's so evident you're much happier here than anywhere else in the world, even your simple contents here just brings joy, laughter, entertainment to your viewers or subscribers, and most importantly it shows you love what you do and feel at home in the Philippines

[@solkalibri1376]

I think he's much happier in Mexico.

[@alfedofive6292]

@@solkalibri1376 are you sure?

[@felydevega2880]

You are such an adventurous guy Brett take care

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

@@alfedofive6292 well,he found a gf there.Bret was really serious with her,but obviously things didn’t work.

[@fesenollata1505]

@@solkalibri1376 If he's happier in mexico why he go back to the Philippines ?🤑

[@beller.4899]

You're one of the few foreign vloggers that I really liked who truly love and enjoy living in the Philippines not because of using pinoys as bait to earn from vlogging. Love your enthusiasm. ♥️

[@nov_skie4048]

That thing is called by the visayan locals as "bowa". Its basically a coconut embryo or coconut sprout. An edible spherical sponge-like cotyledons of germinating coconuts. They have a crunchy watery texture with a slight sweetness. Its an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

[@KC-in9px]

Nice copying of wiki

[@evonnealfaro8745]

Bret's vlogs reminds us all how vloggers used to raw vlog before... just genuinely living life. ❤️❤️

[@acerajoanechristine1708]

I love you bret thank you for loving our country resources and natures

[@nestorlisondra]

I love your remark that "There is no wrong way to do something, each has their own way of doing things". I think it is true Bret. Contextual.

[@l.d.6778]

I find myself giggling when you get hyper ... Love your realness. Stay true to yourself, just the way you are. And yes, tawa-tawa and papaya leaves are very effective for dengue recovery.

[@t2dev]

I don't know if you realize that these friends have your back and love you unconditionally. They are true friends.

[@nanbolz2238]

Brett and Food? Perfect combo. This is your niche, Bret! Woot woot! Awesome. :) Love it when you talk to us, just as your crazy self. Love it!

[@jovitagibson5567]

We love you too Bret, my fellow Canadian! Enjoy your life there with the boys. You seem to have no problem adjusting with our filipino culture & friendship with the boys, & most of all enjoying the taste of filipino foods. Just wonder, what would be like if you travel around the Philippines, where you cover about the speciality food of that specific region. Example, the province of Pampanga, that place is famous for their delicious foods & desserts. The island of Samar, also has their unique & authentic delicacies of any kinds. Cebu, is famous for their lechon. Your vlog will be just all about foods. With your authentic enthusiam about foods, it will be a hoot & an interesting vlog! How about it Bret? Thanks. Amping amping from those dengue carrier mosquitoes. From, your most loyal follower in Nanaimo, B.C., Canada. God bless!

[@pauljayoma8403]

that's what I called a real Christmas feast.filipino style.simple yet classic.

[@LuisDuran-m8c]

not, not!! he still needs to try pagpag..

[@eylvhirrah5361]

Bret para tanum naman na nga lubi. Dry na kaonon. Pagsenina kay lamokon ka, Maryusep gikan pa ka gidengue. Always bret💪💪❤️❤️❤️

[@Archie_Peralta]

I love your positivity man! Your vlog exudes optimism and warmth. I hope you more happiness anytime and anywhere you're at.

[@neraydacalanza2098]

I'm so glad that your okey now bret..and thanks GOD that there's so many people around to help you..GOD blss always

[@peewee7530]

The food that was prepared for the Christmas dinner in my mind I could taste the flavors and variety and freshness - I was born and grew up in the USA and have never known the richness of the Philippines but I am familiar with tastes of the food that my father prepared for us as children and can imagine the exact taste of the food from memory. You make me proud of my Filipino heritage. I am so amazed at the adventurism and your absolute appreciation of the Filipino culture and foods of that great nation.

[@jopezhk]

you need to try Macapuno also from coconuts you'll love it....

[@gheeleyson7812]

You make me feel missed in my place Bret.. Its all what we did back then til now when I am with my family in the province..thank you for always having a positive vibes in every videos that you did.. Keep it up..

[@marilynarchival6926]

You're really obsessed with coconut.. We call it "buwa" thats sponge thing inside. It's so nice to see how much you appreciate the small things. Its so nice you spend your Christmas in the Philippines!!

[@maeclamor882]

Bret , we are your Avid Filipino subscribers.🥰🇵🇭 We're happy watching you feel better now.🙏🇵🇭🥰 God bless and protect you always.🙏

[@alyssac5415]

I love it when you said everyone had their own style in cutting ingredients for food! I can cook but I get really conscious around people because I'm not actually sure if what I do is the "correct" way of doing it. Thanks for that insighy, Bret!

[@RidgeRose]

What you’re eating is called bowa in bisaya. But it tastes better when it’s smaller. I think the perfect size for that would be the ones as big as a golf ball, or thereabouts.

[@luluestudillo7629]

The smaller sprout, the sweeter fruit inside. Yes, it is a virgin coconut oil, you can scrub it in your scalp, a good moisturizer

[@masocorrotagamolila809]

Very glad to see you Bret truly happy in the philippines,i think you reallt belong here with true filipino friend family

[@markrolandeugenio1177]

sa iba TUMBONG, sa iba naman SUPOT,.. grabehang mga words tumbong at supot

[@OmegaGirl3]

It’s also called gatas gatas for dengue, glad you are well now.

[@MrNpostrado]

Happy New Year Bret! the Coconut you opened is a bit too old for the coconut sprout, in Bisaya we call it Buwa( Boowa'). instead of looking for a young plant coming out of the coconut and roots, look for brown coconuts and shake it. what you're looking for is coconut that does not have liquid sloshing around inside it when shook. When you open the coconut you'll notice that the Buwa is not as big as what you had in your Vlog, but it will be a lot tastier and sweeter . Hope this helps and Cheers!!!

[@terryrytkonen4986]

The oil of that coconut seedling is very wonderful for hair and skin. You keep it in a jar . It's rejuvenating

[@mailadagdag8905]

Happy to see you again Bret smiling and full of energy! Happiest new yr.

[@BretMaverick]

Same to you :)

[@susancarrera8781]

WOW, thank you for sharing this, I have never seen that before, WOW that’s a fresh coconut, nature, it comes from Gods creation grow in nature, thank you for sharing opening a sprouting coconut with roots on it already, this is my first time to see that, 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🙏

[@lorieshaw5632]

Yes.. how cool is that Brett living a good and content life in the Philippines right now 🇵🇭while we are experiencing a cold cold weather here in Canada and even in the US right now specially in Buffalo NY area and even here right now in Vancouver Canada a lot of snow last week and even these weeks ahead and these week turns lots of rains and windy and slushy,black ice in some parts..Crazy no surprises here as we all expected as it still winter season here ❄️☃️🥶

[@DanielMillerlife]

The oil from the copra. It is awesome

[@selmadueno1088]

Your positive energy is infectious bret. 😍Happy holidays!🎉❤️🎄

[@BretMaverick]

Happy holidays 😇

[@alvindimapindan]

hi bret i always watch your videos and it’s all a lot fun and happiness in you.. merry christmas

[@elisevelasco8014]

I spend the weekends at my daughter's place (and Christmas eve t was there too of course) and I was so surprised when my 7-year-old grandson said, "Let's watch Bret and Butterbeans mom (that's how he calls me). He's so funny!" Didn't realize he had been enjoying your blogs too whenever I watch them at their house. This blog cracked me up. Your curiosity and the fun you had with that young coconut was so entertaining in a gross sort of way. It truly made my kinda melancholy post-Christmas evening lighter and brighter. Maligayang Pasko dude! Thank you for your infectious happy energy.

[@l.d.6778]

I love this. Bret connects with all ages and walks of life. 😍

[@raulyntan2003]

The small one is the sweetest one. That is my favorite Good to see you Bret. being happy and energetic again.

[@mariahaley6666]

Merry Christmas to you Bret ,and all your Brothers ( Friends ) up there in the Philippines .God Bless you guys ..

[@gerardoabelgas356]

Coconut is considered as a tree of life. Everything in it can be utilized. starting from the trunk that can be used as lumber, to the leaves that can be used as sun shade. You can have also toothpick from the leaves

[@wandamaximoff813]

Happy New Year Bret 🎉 ✨️ 💛 May your coming year be full of more exciting adventures and loving people!

[@melmel4528]

The white spoge from the coconut is edible and the white looklike mentulatom is a pure coconot oil, coconut tree is amazing everything in it theres uses

[@nicolacrickmar8829]

You do seem better, and Kyle's boys are looking after you, their cooking skills are amazing.

[@BretMaverick]

They’re great at what they do!

[@l.d.6778]

I don't see them as Kyle's boys. They just live in the same place. But they're their own independent selves. They are all brothers and friends.

[@mannypacu6460]

Kumar and Jandee are also funny!! They said before, that they are cooking slaves of Kulas. Excellent cooks!

[@AwesomeJoe007]

As I watch your videos, it keeps getting better and better. Wow. I'm truly amazed.

[@noyencortezgomez7220]

💐 That's called a 'BOWA' or 'BUWA' Bret. The last time that i ate that was when i was a kid. That's very delicious, crunchy and naturally sweet like, well, a coconut! 😊

[@RyanO11088]

brooo, your energy energized me. such a blessing to everyone that is watching your vlogs. amping bit-bit

[@maryrose.samson18]

Bret's videos are just as refreshing as that coconut in the rain.. his clips are my daily dose in stressful times.. (except for the frog clip im sorry i didnt even click it, im so afraid of frogs lol).. hope you will keep vlogging.. you always make us not forget how to be greatful in simple things we usually take for granted... hope to see and meet you all if I get to visit Mindanao.. 😊

[@arkitektopilipino7056]

You are an adorable type of humor, Bret. Cant help but keep smiling while watching your videos.

[@yourgirlsayuri]

Glad to see that you are doing a lot better and feeling much, much better now! Never lose the kid in you! Merry Christmas, Bret!

[@marilousumo226]

What we usually eat are those freshly harvested from the tree and they already have “tubo” and not those in the ground for weeks maybe

[@melquiadeshayag7634]

What a blessed life in the Philippines, Bret

[@xiela7211]

You can use the oil as a conditioner for your hair

[@mariadixon9453]

I grew up in Western Samar. The inside of that coconut we called it "Bowa". That is so good. The smaller the bowa is the better.

[@amurasuncion7129]

is it differemt from macapuno po?

[@edcysantillan2520]

"Bukag" tawag sa Amin sa Aklan yang nakuha ni Bret pang Tanim na yan tska wala nang lasa parang foam na pag Kinain mo😂

[@orlandonecesito4904]

@@amurasuncion7129 Totally different. Makapuno is entirely coconut meat.

[@pinoystep2167]

Masarap na bret yung pang tanim. Mbuhay aklan

[@edpao1956]

@@amurasuncion7129 meron talagang niyog na macapuno lang bunga

[@Nawehn321]

Dako na pud na..kanang mga 1 ka dangaw lang ang turok .

[@botopuyit7379]

It's great to see you fully recovered let's go ☺️ 🐕

[@rheadj]

That coconut and the fish looks so good.

[@finaaldaba5341]

That's one of the many wonders of the coconut. In our place we call it tubô. The smaller the tubô is, the better taste. You can find a lot more about the coconut.

[@polos4th]

I think the buwa or buha ( what we call in our native tongue) from coconut the big is like eating sponge! The younger one is more tasteful.

[@LilyGWard]

Oh Bret, so lovely to see you enjoying that coconut. Truly is a blessing to be enjoying life to the fullest so make the most out of it. Take care , stay safe and keep smiling!😊

[@maryj4876]

Thanks for sharing something new. I'm Filipino and have no idea with that "tumbong" (I just read it from other comments) and just discovered it too from you. Love this raw and healthy fun stuff video of you.

[@romualdoagarrado2821]

That's why coconut is called The Tree of Life, Bret. From its top to bottom of this tree, it is very useful to us. .....i can see that u are enjoying life's simple living here in the Phils, and u never fail to amazed me with your happy-go-lucky, kid-like attitude of yours.....keep smiling and always be humble...take care Brettyboy.👍😉

[@robeliegaudia5325]

Me too i use tawa tawa as drinking water if i have a fever....☺️☺️☺️

[@angelabueno120]

I envy you. It's freezing here in the States. I love watching you. You are hilarious. Love your energy. Missing Butter though. Merry Christmas & a happy new year, Bret! God bless you and the boys! 💞💕💗💖❤️❤️❤️

[@Yesitsleo]

Loving to see your energy back!!! More power!!!

[@shaddysaban1206]

Hoping for ur speedy recovery bret!! We need a does of bret food vlog and adventure soon

[@oscarjr.devera6391]

that was amazing... you have tawa tawa there in your place.. that was gold in my place called MAKATI,, hard to find in the city

[@lovingkindness0]

Bret, the time and effort you put into your vlogs are much appreciated. I guess it's really the connection you have with your viewers that makes it superb! I cannot thank you enough for the entertainment and the joy it brings.

[@eulab6524]

Happy to see you fine & happy again

[@jessmariebranz6174]

Im so amazed of Bret's reaction to the "buwa" of the lubi, we just even throw it away if its already very mature like what Bret got. I'd like to eat the younger or smaller ones because its sweeter & more juicy. To us Filipinos its just an ordinary thing😅 but to the foreigners, they're amazing 🥰 I love Bret's reaction, I kept on laughing while watching him, amusing but lovely reaction Bret😅🥰🤗

[@joshuaalfaro6184]

Safe ba yun kaining ganong ka matured na ?

[@jessmariebranz6174]

@@joshuaalfaro6184 actually safe naman pero hindi na masarap kung sa panlasa nating pinoy😊 mas masarap yung di pa halos tumutubo, mas matamis.

[@joshuaalfaro6184]

@@jessmariebranz6174 Tama po, purong laman talaga at hindi ma oil tulad ng matured.

[@ronnienestor]

Even for most Pinoys, we are amazed of that thing inside the coconut…

[@nestorlisondra]

One thing I like with your vlogs, they show your reflections on things you see and experience. Very good source of life lessons.

[@gemmagarcia5219]

Nice to see you getting better now, from dengue, please take care of yourself.. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year 🎉

[@moejoe3827]

that little sprout on the top you should get to the core,peel it off when you see white core its so nutty and crunchy,you’ll thank me when you try it,i’ve grown on a farm and thats one of our snack when we were kids back home..

[@virgeniawacangan4804]

It's christmas break and i came across of your channel in youtube and i watched it. Bret I love your content and thank you for embracing the Filipino culture and continue learning the rest. Merry Christmas

[@BretMaverick]

Happy holidays! ❤

[@marilousumo226]

Yes tawa tawa tea and papaya leaves extract are usually being used for healing of dengue .. tawa tawa is a wild grass which you can see anywhere

[@jesustiglao4048]

In tagalog we call that "tumbong", surely it's edible. When the coconut is old enough it starts to grow that and usually it's the size of a pingpong ball. We love to eat it when we were young😊

[@BretMaverick]

I love that it’s nostalgic to you!! A lot of people seems to connect with tumbong… it’s amazing

[@mannypacu6460]

Paborito ni Kulas dilaan ang tumbong😮

[@markrolandeugenio1177]

@@mannypacu6460 hahaha grabe naman yun hahaha

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

Growing up in the province whenever my father open a mature coconut I anticipate the tumbong or parra in ilokano,now living abroad,I miss this kind of lifestyle and miss tumbong.

[@CommieKilla1977]

@@mannypacu6460 phack U2 troll! Jealousy and bitterness can kill, get help bruh!

[@maeannsvlog5688]

Hala kadako sa bowa uncle oi! Kanang tawa² uncle tambal na SYA sa soreeyes uncle ug dghan pang uban . YAWARDS GARAON KAAYO KA KOL

[@isagoldfield7393]

Merry Christmas Bret!! You have the face & body of a model, you should do some modeling in the Philippines!!

[@isagoldfield7393]

And of course….WE love you too Bret.❤❤❤

[@mannypacu6460]

Does Kulas have body of a model too?

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Mother nature has many things to offer, abundance around your place,,

[@dejesussantiago2516]

Thank you for always giving us good vibes Bret . Stay Happy and positive.. merry xmas

[@evanebalasca9715]

Lucky for you having a local filipino family, that can ❤️ and take care of you during vulnerable condition. It is a genuine love that heal all kind of sickness. 😀😉💞 Get well soon!

[@augustapagnas1687]

Glad you're getting better and enjoying with the boys.Love how you are grateful and appreciate everything.Keep going on what you're doing.Plant some of the coconut one day you're surprise harvesting them.Merry Christmas and happy New year.🎄🎁🎉🎈🎂to all of you .Stay safe

[@candelariamantog8478]

So happy to see you felt much better..Yes that healing tawa2x plant is a gift from God. Praise God through Jesus Christ. Praying for you Bret. I love loving the nature and what it gives to human and all living creature. Miss Butter so😻😻😻. Have a good time .. And even in some down time..we are here for you supporting you. God bless you

[@vilmafernandez5475]

Delicious food make the Christmas complete 💯✅ ❤️🇵🇭we hope you're alright Bret❤️

[@ervinarmintia3535]

I wish you blessings and property. Thank you for loving our country. You are a very genuine person Bret. Be happy always dude.

[@dpad8761]

Merry Christmas Bret 🎈🎉 and a Happiest 🆕 Year 🥳 and to the Bret's Gang. So happy that you are feeling awesome 👍

[@chariBem89]

You can still include the roots just wash them thoroughly.

[@sarahparr4440]

Bret, you are to me, the best blogger of all. I never get tired of watching your blogs all the time. All the best for the 🎆 🎉 new year!

[@mannypacu6460]

Better than Kulas da Kups? Kupas-free

[@marissaballoging5928]

Coconut is a complete package fruits, amazing!!!

[@samaritanaft.ellenfc471]

Awesome! you're actually eating a ''bowa'' of the coconut ! Love it myself when I was young back there in the Philippines.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Your enthusiasm and appreciation of the natural world, fruits, and vegetables around you is admirable and fascinating to watch! Thanks for sharing!

[@reny9405]

Filipinos have a general understanding of proven medically-proven herbal medicine. From relieving an open wound by munching and applying tender guava leaves to curing dengue with papaya extracts. Sometimes we feel it's nature and good food that provides not only sustenance but also medicine to the body.

[@BretMaverick]

Modern medicine is truly a disgrace. We’ve lost connection to what’s kept us alive for thousands of years. I love that the province provides things like tawa tawa, it’s beautiful!

[@qwertyasdfg7782]

@@BretMaverick try malunggay tea or blueternate tea.. just like what you did with tawa tawa you boil them except this time you drink them like regular tea.. not just for a certain sickness.. its known to many as anti cancer herbs.. power on!

[@l.d.6778]

Proven and highly effective

[@iluvbacnotan7977]

@bret maverick without modern medicine though, a lot of us probably wouldn’t be here. Just saying.

[@nantecabes]

@@iluvbacnotan7977 lmfao. You made me laugh. You really had to comment that. What a filipino mentality. Hahahaha

[@glorecitatan2436]

one of my fave in the coconut...

[@mariogallano1778]

Happy holidays to bret🥳 you love natures in the Philippines you are nice person, keep safe and good health 💖💯💪 GOD BLESS 🙏💖💯

[@BretMaverick]

Same to you ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@julesforceschannel7966]

Mao nay dakong botbot 😁😂 that's my favorite snack when we harvest for copra.

[@rinavt1455]

You are so genuine and so refreshing to watch💞 Bless you for spreading positivity💞

[@florencestylechannel3612]

Kana coconut meat you can used your hair keep one hour then wash it shampoo...good for falling hair... ORGANIC treatment..

[@adriantorres9143]

You are so genuinely fun... And i can say you are a canadian, but we love you to be filipino... Thanks for inspiring

[@adriantorres9143]

Somebody is using your youtube channel to scam @bretmaverick

[@lhyngaza7303]

Bret os enjoying the rain and the beach..Happy New Year !!