PHILIPPINES FLOATING SCHOOL - Filipino Children Living On Water (Isabela, Basilan)

THE PHILIPPINES HAS A FLOATING SCHOOL!
Filipino children in Barangay Tampalan, Isabela City, Basilan, live on the water. And their school is also on the water!
You see, this is a Badjao community. And the 1100 elementary age children go to school in a familiar setting for them. The school buildings might look like the standard DepEd design - but they are built on stilts, elevated above the water!
First, we head to the last island of Isabela, Lampinigan. Then a quick trip to Moro Island, another vital innovation for the fisherfolks here. And finally, we take a trip through this floating barangay to their school - whose principal is a former student!
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00:00 Intro
00:28 A Wander Through The Port
01:37 On The Water
02:20 Can This Boat Handle The Waves?
03:47 Lampinigan Island Paradise
07:08 I Want To See Life In The City
07:23 Moro Island Floating Fish Pen
08:30 I Sprained My Ankle
10:18 Going To The Floating School
11:42 The Floating School
12:49 Meeting The Principal
16:06 Traditional Badjao Replica House
18:08 Passing The Floating Village Again
19:07 The Future Of These Communities - How Do They Manage Waste?
20:37 What's Next?

[@KumanderDaot]

This is a very interesting community - and one of the best stories I've covered! I just have one request: please watch the whole video before asking where the waste goes. I cover that in the later parts, the government is going to do a waste management project soon.

[@edr_tv]

❤❤❤ keep safe

[@simonpeter6053]

If I recall correctly, I read somewhere a long time ago that the Badjao are so well adapted to living on water that their eyes can see underwater much better than anyone else.

[@aminahforever4277]

Its a beautiful community. People living in stilt houses always amaze me. I would like to think that they are one big family. HK where I am has Tai O Fishing Village. Whenever I have friends visiting, I make sure I tour them in there to appreciate what life was before apart from just being awed with the skyscrapers in the city. Lovely people.

[@AkilezNewEngland]

I love the Badjao i almost fell in love with a Badjao Gal in Cebu. I learned Freediving from them in 1979. I missed them! Thank you

[@mahlynedamang3935]

THAT'S MY FATHER ❤️❤️ IM REFERRING TO A BOATMAN 🥰 THANKYOU SIR KUMANDER DAOT 💞 MY FATHER TOLD US YOU'RE A VERY KIND AND A HAPPY PERSON ☺️ KEEP SAFE ALWAYS AND HOPE TO SEE SOON ❤️

[@Aqualastic]

Wow, this is proof that govt walks the talk, bringing school to their community on stilts. Thank you kumander Daot, you are a blessing to Filipinos.

[@theaterofsouls]

true

[@mannygreywolfsdb9936]

You know your in good hands when that Badjao kid in the boat is all smiles even with big waves. :)

[@maffisakuraba1805]

My deepest respect and admiration to the principal and to the entire badjao community 💞💞💞👏👏👏🇯🇵🇵🇭

[@AngryKittens]

I absolutely love how the school has mini-museum for their culture.

[@aminahforever4277]

Thank you KD for featuring life, living on stilt houses. I wish the Department of Education and DSWD extend more help for these poor family and needy children. I profoundly appreciate Mr. Principal, being a student in the early years of that school and came back to become the principal. He could have chosen otherwise but the love of your roots (where you came from), will always bring you back for good reasons.

[@titasen83765]

The Principal is a very much CONFIRMED legend!!

[@pauljayoma8403]

the boat ride alone is already an adventure.and the island looks is an exiting place to be.far from the hustle and buzzle of the city life.so relaxing.

[@kprpearl]

Oh my goodness! Those waves!!!

[@poshrek7482]

3:00 Exhilarating! Feels like a James Bond movie. LIFE VEST for the win!!! Good on yah! Safety first.

[@ervinarmintia3535]

Another awesome story Kumander…what you said indeed is a very strong message…keep how others have live and learn, and not enforce how we think how the world should look like on them...God bless and travel safe.

[@robertvidal3935]

You go to places many people let alone Filipinos ever see. This is really great! Mabuhay!

[@nightwing4065]

2:42 Ooof, huge waves! That looks rough. 😅

[@maffisakuraba1805]

Mabuhay Pilipinas,our isabela and badjao brothers and sisters 👯‍♀️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇯🇵🇵🇭

[@timPalmeri]

Wow!!!...thank you Kumander Daot for showing us what its like in that part of the Philippines...interesting that Badjao have their own language hopefully they keep it and enriched it even more...true that they have to be educated on how to care for their surrounding andenvironment its all they have...stay safe and keep exploring...

[@dumbmutts.7758]

I was recently island hopping around north Mindoro and there is an elementary school, San Antonio Elementary School, on Medio Island, which is right by the sea with a small beach and crystal clear water and corals. At the time I thought this was the most unique school for location I have ever seen. The one on Basilan sure comes close.

[@KumanderDaot]

I'll have to check that one out 🙂

[@jaybangers]

Slogan says it all, such a happy place. People are smiling to see someone like you. Hope one day we from Luzon might visit Basilan!

[@basadaemilia3924]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE ANOTHER BEAUTY OF OUR COUNTRY,INGAT.

[@gaufrid1956]

Maayo kaayo na ang eskwela ug barangay sa dagat Kumander! Ang importante nga mapuyo si Badjao nga mga tawo sa dagat kay mga mangingisda sila!

[@bubblegum12449]

I have to commend you for your storytelling, KD. Your editing, narration, cinematography and shots have greatly improved inleaps and bounds since you started your vlog. Keep going, KD, you will only get better and better at what you do!

[@KumanderDaot]

Really appreciate it 🙂

[@cathyjones1989]

Beautiful place!

[@jc-vj3ie]

Zambasulta is such a very nice scenery. I hope people there will really embrace and give peace a chance so that their place and our country will prosper.

[@mjpuffy6285]

How about their waste.where’s their bathrooms.?

[@mahyadnaadlaw3112]

That's organic living😆

[@TheCountryHomestead]

So much to learn about the very remote areas in the Philippines. I have a sad memory about Basilan, my dad was a soldier when I was a kid and he used to be deployed there. Good to see it has somehow been developed since then.

[@darlenecabatuan333]

Amazing place Basilan ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks kumander Daot 🙏🌹❤️💚🇵🇭

[@eraserheads78]

One of the best episode of all your videos sir Anselm. Thank you and may God bless you.

[@margaritasun7908]

Once again, Thank You for featuring not so explored / visited area of Mindanao , but its all worth of its beauty. Maybe someday , anyone can visit it ....

[@maritalara4002]

There are some country living the same condition not only here in my country.

[@rampage4695]

not only some but many

[@fgg1031]

I love this Vlog so much, Kumander Daot. The Filipino people are the nicest and friendliest people. I am proud of my Filipino heritage. Please keep making this type of Vlogs, Kumander ❤️❤️❤️

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

Floating school and homes. Where is the bathrooms? Then i watched more and found out...lol

[@KumanderDaot]

Hehe thanks for watching to the end

[@devono7230]

Don’t fall in. Lol.

[@mariavictoriasantos1746]

thank you Anselm Plummer, you did a great job showing to us Pilipino how the nice our country Luzon, Visaya & Mindanao, it's only you Mr. Anselm who made documentary of Basilan Island👏👏🥰🇵🇭😘🎊🎉🥰

[@emildacomision1045]

Wow 🤩🤩🤩thank you Kumander D for sharing this video. Be careful and be safe, God bless you 🙏 ❤ 💖

[@AkilezNewEngland]

Thanks for the vlog Sir Daot. I have a business plan for the Badjaos. I cannot say it here someone might steal my idea again but it will be awesome and deep. The Badjaos cannot live on land because they get dizzy. The water makes them calmer, but some of them tend to adopt the land culture like in Metro Manila and probably a new generation of Badjaos living in Big Cities. Thank you i might visit this town to recruit and hire Badjaos for my new business venture in the future. One Breath!

[@Hook1229]

The small boat with no outriggers is so slick and looks sturdy.I want one of those👍

[@isaactaactaac8550]

Wow.. Floating School..Nindot..Maadjo kaadjo...

[@aida09ful]

thank you kumander D, for showing us how children goes to school in Basilan.

[@donkeysmile4205]

Kumander you are brave to come in basilan.. Wow..

[@kryptonegalaxy3004]

thanks for this encounter !!!!!

[@mariemontero7080]

GREAT VIDEO 👍🤗 The School is so Nice so Unique The colors is so Pretty.. The Museum is so so cute 👏👏👏❤️💜💙💚💖 The Principal is so Lovely. This is a very Unique community,,,and Lifestyle....Thank you for viewing....so interesting 🤗👍👍👍👏🇩🇪

[@ArmeoDominique]

What a unique kind of school that fits to the tradition of the badjao

[@aurorasarmiento5742]

Thanks KD, this vlog of yours is very interesting, you were able to showcase how peaceful Basilan is, and that Floating school!, omg that awesome...enjoy your journey as we tagged along with you, but take care and stay safe always.....keep it coming...power on....God bless.

[@Kvmilla]

It was so heartwarming to watch this. A whole school and village for my fellow sama-badjao that is still on the sea. My family has been kicked out of the coast we used to live at, so I will never be able to return there, but I would love to visit Isabella to learn more about our tribe's history.

[@amyjacintomcfarland4769]

I love my country the Philippines 🇵🇭 Thank for taking me to your tour lovely 🥰

[@kauai5839]

Yo Kumander D you and braddah Kuya reminds me of Kulas with Kumar.Thank you for this vlog about the Badjaos of the Philippines. 👍🏽🤙🏽As-salamu alai kum Mabuhay and peace ✌🏽right on Kumander D!

[@pedromacaraeg6721]

Power on, Kumander Daot! Very interesting! My first time to see such school in the Philippines.

[@antoniodayandayan3867]

first time to see floating school of badjao.thanks for bringing this informative vlogs

[@jojobucayan8366]

KD, Your vlogs are my happy pills! 😀👌Thank you for showing us the Basilan, improving the community and ways of living! And the rest of the Philippines, my beloved country! ❤️🇵🇭

[@mikemikie8312]

Anselm ,what an amazing place a lot like a little venice , I can see why you keep falling for Basilan sorry could not resist that one he he ,but the faces of happiness to see you from all the people is so wonderful such proud folk that maintain and hold on to their history and traditions ,those boats are fantastic like them lots .

[@richardg6097]

Water world in the Philippines........ unique...

[@enricoguess6457]

You're a great vlogger kumander Daot, enjoy while roaming around the Mindanao region, keep safe mate.

[@masipag6]

Thanks for a great tour of the area of the Badjao community in Basilan. Very informative.

[@chaikrai9952]

Yong tubig mejo ........... sana turban sa ng proper paano magtapon ng basura at dumi kasi yong ........ dapat local govt ng Basilan tulongan sila at I guide mahirap mag Salita baka 🤣✌, sana makapunta ako dyaaan gusto ko makita yang school ng badjao school ng personal si Bas ay parang indonesia o Malaysia.

[@brodjohn5993]

I like the style of the boat

[@edr_tv]

Kumander 💪🇵🇭❤ Keep.safe

[@scotbownes5627]

Wow - wow, I can’t get enough of this area 👍🙂

[@garybaker9593]

Wow Wow Wow What an a Adventure You Lucky Bugger.🍻

[@filipinaaussieadventures]

Great vlogg mate I want to go here sp beautiful part of philippines 🇵🇭

[@leticiaremo6386]

Hi Kumander Daot! I’m one of your sikent subs. Can’t help but suggest you keep earplug with you at all times especially when riding a boat to protect your hearing.

[@KumanderDaot]

Yes! I won't forget earplugs next time!

[@vieltotoro3602]

Thanks for the information about the waste management ❤️

[@anniesoucek8216]

It's ok to live in the sea if they have good sanitary system.

[@mahyadnaadlaw3112]

All i know they live like that for centuries.

[@bubblegum12449]

Stop judging their culture. This is their way of life. They have lived on the sea the way their ancestors did. Who are we to judge them, when capitalism and consumerism in so-called urban societies produce more carbon emissions and tons of plastic and other waste per day?

[@anniesoucek8216]

@@bubblegum12449 It's not to judge their culture but assurance for the health and pride of every Filipinos. Garbage, waste and poop floating in the rivers, seas and oceans are compromising everyone's health including the sea creatures. I'm a Filipino and I've seen this situations.

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

Wow nice to see. Schooling on water is different. Like a tribal way of life.

[@IanMShooter]

What an amazing place! Thanks for the video

[@scorpio7seven28]

BBM’s new government should prioritize helping these “sea people” improve their lives by giving them quality education, clean basic necessities like running water, electricity, food, etc.

[@roneliepascual5291]

Ive been working overseas for almost 2 decades thats why i understand Kumander Daot"s happiness in going out and experiencing the beauty of the country,imost especially the people.Philippines may not be rich as other countries but definitely the most beautiful country for me.Anyway,Kumander Daot"s laugh makes my day!😂😂😂

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

Wow Kumander , another interesting facts in Mindanao tribe n history. Thank u sk much for doing this for us. Pls visit PEARL FARM RESORT IN DAVAO REGION. That place is another level also. Would u mine to consider this to ur bucket list. Salamat po Kumander.

[@rahulmaron]

holy crap. that ride is super daut hahaha

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya, good vibes on the boat. Haha. Your tan lines are so funny. 🤣Love it. What a beautiful island. Bless you, keep falling. Very interesting. Always great content. Great, they have a school. So unique. Great video. Have a lovely weekend.

[@ernestcabatinganjr.411]

Your videos are the best !!! Mahalo

[@cirilosanch7780]

Wow, this is very inspirational, underrated video so far.

[@filipinainthedesert4948]

Thank you for sharing😍 Learning new things from your channel

[@conniemamac8013]

Wow, amazing ! Nice floating school. Thank you Kumander Daot for sharing your video.

[@CrazyKano22]

Ayus brad, salamat sa video 😁, you are going great work. Very enjoyable

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Thank you Kumander for another awesome video 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@christineparayno4032]

Interesting place or community, thank you as always Kumander.

[@carlxhenry]

Amazing content, Kumander!

[@dhonmarcelino]

Mr. Paz, humor and smile was natural. First time to see foreign vlogger made and documented this type of beautiful YT video.

[@rebeccagalano9570]

Excellent content kumander!

[@geshia1751]

Excellent video Kumander. You gained a new subscriber.

[@linatrillo4348]

Watching from Sweden

[@deborahlaranjo3267]

Sallah mualaikum BASILAN ❤

[@wanagiandme]

That looked more like a roller coaster than a boat ride...we are in Davao hopefully will run into you at some point safe travels

[@colleen36]

That was a great video. Your haircut looks awesome

[@michaeljohnembajador3490]

I like your partner Bas very cool and funny

[@roldjsalaba8926]

Mabait yan c bas kc friend din ni kulas hehe

[@DMTCYMATICSDreamMusicTemple]

Nindot

[@onepinoychicchats4560]

wow! amazing place. thanks for sharing!

[@KumanderDaot]

Hope you guys are well!

[@enigma5014]

amazing clean place for water settlers ✨✨✨ WATER WORLD

[@fcchavz2469]

Very brave Commander DAOT!!!😁😁😁

[@robertaschalkhammer3446]

Namuot kos Principal oi. Peace !

[@rexmascarina2169]

Your sidekick Daot . I wish they will meet kumar 😂😂😂😂😂

[@roldjsalaba8926]

Marami ka plng friend kumander,,

[@jojocastillo3423]

Kumander just a shout out to you. Good job 👏 👍

[@jamstore97]

👍👍👍

[@timduvall4910]

KD, you need a tee-shirt that says "I forgot your name!" Or maybe you can make some and sell them to everyone?

[@bmercadal6805]

8:00 my name is Bass (fish) ... I always wonder what fish eat fish...it's a joke brother...got it

[@enigma5014]

dapat ganyan kalinis kapag naka tira sa tubig....sa maynila at ibang parts na may river settlers ang ba baboy tapon ng basura at tae nila sa tubig.

[@jc-vj3ie]

Bas is a funny man. 😂.

[@jaytropstv8013]

Beauteful island basilan. Kumander Taba ah stay kumander daot 😂😂😁🇵🇭

[@KumanderDaot]

Kumander Taba 🤣🤣🤣

[@wyldwilms]

Love your vlogs! 🥰 Yes, you can eat the fruit of the pandan. The fruit is orange-yellow when ripe.

[@eli.capinbxu]

Where did you get the idea that pandan fruit can be eaten? The locals already said in video that it cannot be eaten because it is poisonous and I believe so that it is poisonous because I grow up around pandanus trees and we did not the fruit ever. You mus probably heard about pandan ice cream or pandan jelly or pandan cake but they are only the juice of a young pandan leaves and not tge fuit. If you think it can be eaten, go ahead and try it yourself and be gone out of this world.🙂

[@davecalugcug8673]

Kumander Daot & Bas

[@molliemasdag9623]

DAOT'S WATER WORLD MA'H MAN!

[@Joju_8699]

Fisher folks