Philippines STRANGEST food! ETAG in Sagada | Travel Philippines Vlog

I'm a huge fan of Filipino food. Street food in the Philippines is some of my favourite because a lot of it is so different interesting, and tasty.
As a foreigner in the Philippines...Why go to a Filipino restaurant when you can get delicious Pinoy street food, and be eating Balut, Isaw, and other strange foods? Manila especially is great for this!
Just a few days before getting my Kalinga Tattoo from Whang Od in Buscalan we visited an Igorot village elder to get his permission to visit his ancestors at a hanging coffin site in Sagada. He was smoking a very important type of Igorot food called Etag. Etag is used in ceremonies in this part of the Philippines, I was interested in trying it because the traditional way of preserving it, invited maggots, beatles and all other sorts of insects into the process.
I'm so happy I was able to spend such quality time with Lakay Wa-Ow, try on his ceremonial necklace, and also buy his Etag.
I'm excited to share the second part at Amir's Birthday Party. Stay tuned!
Inspired by the Best ever food review show and their various interesting Filipino travel vlogs about foods like Catching and eating Wild Tamilok in Palawan.... Is this Philippines Strangest or Scariest Food?
Where are my Filipino and Filipina subscribers at!? Would you try this?
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[@jalanjalanmhey5545]

Most Filipino elders can speak English fluently . . . As what I observed😀

[@fearlessandfar]

From the American missionaries I believe?

[@jalanjalanmhey5545]

My grandparents said, they are being taught in school during Spanish time?correct me if Im wrong, they spoke English with words I didnt hear at my younger age with some fellows. Ang they are very strict when it comes to discipline.

[@alexiscorona6845]

My Lola is 93 yrs old and very fluent in English, she said during american period she become a maid for the group of americans and she also said that she had an american boyfriend but sadly it died in a war in Guam.

[@pinakamakinangnatala6894]

@@jalanjalanmhey5545 that's true my Lola also good in English and spanish

[@rdu239]

@@fearlessandfar Thomasites spread across the Philippines during the American occupation, they taught English education to the Filipinos

[@snazzie8287]

When the 98 year old man has more hair than you. Love you mike!

[@fearlessandfar]

Hahahaha touche. He totally did 🤣

[@katherineherzer2782]

Shade lol😂

[@kenotdopeno1216]

This, cracked me up. lol

[@RuthMaeTomad]

Made me LOL

[@snazzie8287]

Aye ladies if you wanna laugh more hit me up😉😗

[@marthar5275]

Wow I saw there is my 🇳🇵 Nepal flag🙏🏻😍

[@Kirati-lr6mx]

yeah There Are Nepali Village in Philippine..There live many Nepalese People Who loves Nepal much..

[@radjitolentino6953]

I appreciate the respect you showed to Patrick and his culture. One of my pet peeves is vloggers who sensationalize other people's way of life when it differs from their own.

[@sarojbharati9424]

But why the fuck there's a Nepals flag bro

[@morelovenaresh]

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[@8bittimetraveler834]

The respect showed to Patrick and his culture😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can't stop laughing

[@mexica5150]

Especially when they act all dramatic about tasting food. They’re not asking you to taste anything, you’re the one that’s paying for it.

[@merlitabalicao6970]

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[@juancarlosbrillantes8598]

Ate an Etag already, it's a salted and smoked pork kept under the sun or hanging. It taste like just smoked ham or bacon but with more nuttyness in it, no putrid taste or whatsoever. However, the Etag featured in this one is one of the more hardcore types. Typically, the Etags you can buy in markets are well kept, handled, and doesn't have maggots. It's just like aged pork :)

[@redfullmoon]

I had an etagsilog in Baguio, the one I got was actually pretty funky, it didn't taste like just smoked ham or bacon that you usually get in stores. It depends siguro who made your etag, you might have gotten one made more "sanitised" but etag definitely has a funky aftertaste.

[@tunogkalyehh7082]

Big respect for the old man .. men i dint expect that .. he can speak english well than the tour guide 😂

[@hbhoy1273]

🤣🤣

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

Philippine is no1 English speaker in the world thats fact

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

@Not An Expert Mountain Climber world fact i read lastime somewhere on google. N most of the kids can speak english eventho they dont go to school

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

@Not An Expert Mountain Climber hey sorry for confusing, i mean non english speaking country so US, n uk not included..if i remember corectly india comes second n 3rd is pakistan. 4th is netherland

[@everythingido8619]

@@Mwhbmnabjms Lol 1st ????? english the first english is American's/ British white /black people not philippines

[@CampTlangram]

Watching this video makes me to noticed that we shared some similar lifestyle and traditions with Filipino. Love Phillippines from Mizoram, NE.India.

[@Cryzhe]

Yes because one time indian went to Cordillera and lived there. That's why most igorot look like Indian.

[@kidsnewtube3488]

@@Cryzhe He meant the Nagaland tribe of Northeast India look similar to the culture of the Igorot tribe. Not only do they share similar cultures but their physical features as well, they look like Mongolian or Chinese.

[@hairyballs7191]

@@Cryzhe stop spreading false information.

[@gethandongla9891]

There are actually videos in KZbin talking about similarities of the Igorot's and The Naga's

[@smoothie4448]

@@Cryzhe ᜊᜓᜊᜓ

[@rekhiramthapa7443]

11:38 I Come For See Our National Flag 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵❣️ Jay Nepal 🇳🇵

[@manescadingan7160]

What why is there a Nepal flag in the Philippines

[@rekhiramthapa7443]

@@manescadingan7160 Nepali Honi

[@rinarance5830]

@@manescadingan7160 maybe there were some Nepalese travelers and stayed there for a while, just like what this dude is doing.

[@catthecommentbothunter6890]

Thank you salamat you can visit Philipphines in the future

[@jivandeuba3759]

Same

[@imac3747]

Old generations in the Philippines are really good in english and sometimes even spanish. I love your vlog. Very unique and you're the first foreigner do this I think. Safe travels. Youre awesome!

[@morelovenaresh]

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[@playvoii4528]

Yeah because of colonization

[@vidanaps714]

Philippines use to be colonized my Britain 🇬🇧 that’s why oldest people still familiar with English language . The British occupation innManilla was an episode in Colonial history of the Philippines 🇵🇭. When the Kingdom of Great Britain occupied the Spanish Colonial,capital of Manila and the nearby Port of Cavite. That’s why some Philipines can speak English and Spanish mixtures.

[@stop_jesting]

Many Filipino are saying that they're staying in the Philippines but never heard of this food named etag. Well, that's normal because there are more than 7000+ island in the Philippines composed of at least 200+ languages/dialects. Each had it's own culture and traditions so you can't describe the Philippines' culture as a whole because of its diverse culture.

[@ivyhijana5915]

You can Find this Etag in the Northern Part of The Philippines

[@laylaesmolo719]

Yes, i didn't heard too!!.

[@pendombwana2666]

ppp

[@bonvargas772]

Im filipino and i’ve never heard of this :) mainly because i live in the cities in the visayas region (hi iloilo peeps)

[@fixmix9857]

My father cooked this at home once. Learned from a fellow soldier came from this tribe. Nasty. its awful.

[@maisietooley7939]

Beautiful people. The grandad seems so so sweet. 😍

[@mjchan542]

He must be so handsome at the young age 😁

[@opalfps1981]

ikr he's so humble, make me really miss my grandpa

[@lucianoliver1769]

Thanks For Supporting Our Country

[@pengadnoriel1106]

Ako lang ba taga Cordillera Kalinga dto kaming Igorot lang malakas

[@xdjpld788]

Is there any igorot there like if u are one of us

[@rienerabalos5487]

Here' naeyak cna'

[@kidshow9611]

Ay enyaka kud c taluwad ay

[@renren5539]

nay cna di taraki 🤣🤣

[@ricobandao4508]

Wada ak isna hagah

[@mr.stealyogirl4078]

Waka loo de nya dhfa suu

[@rawbomagaj1811]

The grandpa is 98 years old? It means he grew up during the American colonial period in the Philippines. He went to school which were staffed with American teachers brought all the way from the US. That explains why many of our elderly in the PH are very fluent in English. My grandparents and my parents did not have much money but they were educated and they required us to speak English at home. That has been a source of friction when i was growing up. But when i reached college, i came to appreciate why they did that and thankful to them. I intend to do that when i will have kids.

[@saitamasensei5154]

Rawbo Magaj he's 98. Weren't u listening?

[@rawbomagaj1811]

Ok, 98 then. Edited my original post. That said, his being 98 years old, (and not 101) does not invalidate the message of my original post.

[@bonitokun3645]

Rawbo Magaj its not unusual in those area. There are huge concentrations of americans even in baguio. You will notice camp john hay and burnham park are named after americans.

[@wierdwizard5536]

Fyi the igorots were the SAF during the American period. I have seen many picture of the igorots with the american soldiers back when i was studying college during the late 90's at the National Library.

[@AntonioGuamil]

Indigenous people got their education from Christian missionaries, most likely Mormons.

[@jeremyc5237]

How's your channep underrated? Your content is amazing man, even I from the Philippines haven't heard of those things, hope your channel grows more man!

[@fearlessandfar]

Thanks so much man! Happy to have you here and thanks for the love!

[@engkeatgoh2320]

Me to.. my bf ask me what is etag so here i am!!! And im just like... ohhh pinas pala ung etag😂😂😂😂

[@ciecat6015]

I remember this specific video. I've seen this a long long time ago. Now I know the name of this channel. His recent videos hunting a baboons has lead me here. I feel like the youtuber are about to embark on a great success yet again.

[@schizoailiiciousboi2526]

That baboon bow shot was insane 🔥🔥

[@g.quotes.oat1894]

One fact from the video: Traditional Igorot weddings are also expensive. Everyone is invited. The more, the merrier. :)

[@fearlessandfar]

Good to know!

[@junelgalingana8403]

I wonder how many of them settling together outside of marriage?

[@emc3778]

@@junelgalingana8403 its tabooooo in culture, ..not say none but just few

[@surialpaca6542]

I came to this video open-minded, but the second I saw those maggots, all open-mindedness went straight out the window. Was still an interesting video though. 👍

[@BretMaverick]

I feel like im attending all my science classes I missed 😂 this is super informational! Love it dude

[@fearlessandfar]

Yooo Bret! Thanks man. Let’s get scientific in the swamp. I’ll teach you about bugs, hahaha

[@michaeljakeusman]

why is it that i could imagine bret eating a whole chunk of etag =) =)

[@erwincantar2685]

Nancy Parker kiss my ass

[@pcajes]

Bret Maverick subscribed you! 🤗🤗

[@genef2348]

Bret Maverick Love your video 😊

[@vincentbangao5419]

In a foreign country they called it aged meat covered in salt or ajinomoto but the difference is we igorots use the sunlight to process it while the other countries put to the refrigerator while covered in salt

[@JamesWilliams-br3pu]

11:38 I just saw the Nepalese flag

[@goldenhalloween]

Same

[@nafslee]

I love how respectful you are of different cultures. Also liked your guide's response to viewer's reaction on etag: 10:54.

[@fearlessandfar]

I know right? Chris was really passionate about it. He thinks it’s the best way to eat it and a very important tradition.

[@kentvincentllano]

Tatays (Mister Old Guy) english is way better than mine..

[@feinchan]

Kent Vincent Llano ikr lmao

[@kylie12210]

Kent Vincent Llano i feel you 😢

[@tradebyskilou5178]

Up sa aming mga taga High Lander,

[@noobnoob32]

Akala ko may mag papaliwanag na naman na dahil sa sinakop tayo

[@ack1246]

Thank you for featuring our IGOROT culture in your channel. However, some of the details regarding the preparation of etag here are missed and I just want to add them to clear all misconceptions the viewers may have. (1) We do COOK THE MEAT before eating it. IT IS NOT EATEN RAW. (2) The MAGGOTS ARE REMOVED during washing before cooking. If not totally removed, they are safe to eat though. They along with the meat are cooked killing all bacteria and parasites that You might be worried about. (3) It is not served as a main course. It is usually mixed with vegetables, soup, or with pinikpikan (chicken). (4) Back in the day, yes, they only prepare pinikpikan after occasions/celebrations as it is only at these certain times that our ancestors have access to meat. Nowadays, as long as you have excess meat, anyone can prepare ETAG. No ritual is required before making some.

[@nungku1]

@a CK can you please tell me the complete procedure of preparing it . Thank you

[@ericperedo131]

@@nungku1 get a kilo or2 kilos of meat then put salt by rubbing in all parts of it. after put inside a jar or any kind with cover. then put it in a place which is noy hot or put it in a storage for 1 to3 days, then smoke it or dry it withe the sun, do this everyday and after a week its ready to cook. you can also add ingredients like ginger, garlic etc. sorry im not good in engkish grammar.

[@blossomeverything7666]

Nagas of nagaland (India)eat this ,it's delicious with vegetables ,we have so much similar in our culture .

[@JTylaRon]

Don't eat to much though it'll kill you.

[@luigip9325]

Im here in cordillera for already a year, my friends they showed me the meat in a tupperware (left for 2 weeks) full of maggots, when i opened the tupperware i nearly vomited for the stink... cooked overall its delicious aside its a little bit smelly

[@Mateo-bo1qc]

He elderly man just looks like he is just enjoying his life!

[@fearlessandfar]

He’s an amazing guy

[@adrianarivera4194]

Matthew Espinoza I know this brought joy to my heart. 😍

[@agirlnamedlaura9852]

😂😂😂

[@lelayvlogs]

I am kinda impressed with the people there and how they speak fluent English and really understand English as well.

[@herusabani9680]

hy...leslie lidot....🤗😍🤗😍

[@antislutful]

Haha. These old guys interacted so much with the Americans and Europeans back in the early 1900s and a few years after world war 2

[@maricrisdandoy2576]

Aside from the fact that philippine has more than hundreds of dialects... must of filipinos knows how to speak english and we consider this as our 2nd dialect....

[@katiepurry18]

He is 98 and lived thru the American occupation in the Philippines

[@King-2077]

Kittypurry wrong, he is 98 that means he was born in the 1920s, america occupied philippines from 1898-1912.

[@brandontejada4879]

2:41 I thought the cat was reading a book 😂

[@saibukshimz3716]

We the Nagas(Tangkhul) from India 🇮🇳 we did the same like they do, we keep the pork for several months (best time to store is in winter). But we didn't eat raw. One recipe is that : We can cook with fermented bamboo shoots, chilli powder and salt do not add anything extra. Cook for around 2 to 3hrs don't let it go dry add water constantly and enjoy with rice.

[@judithabdon9146]

We dont eat raw too its just Mike eat it raw out of curiosity... We do cook it for hours too

[@avocado8203]

We mizo people eat like the way you make the pork😃

[@Nick_80599]

So it's similar to Chorizo?

[@anishnauwag5794]

Nepals flag in Philippine. Thank you guys for the respect. I do have some good friends from Philippine. Salamat po....

[@happylaugh2875]

ahhahah pls..huwag maggots..

[@marjomarjosobrera4903]

Thanks men from phillipines....:) hope u can visite her in phillipines...

[@furygaming2832]

Anish Nauwag your welcome man

[@ikhsanudinalfaruq1402]

Anish Nauwag selamat

[@Bon-om3zc]

Yeah sure fam

[@pixiesam4689]

Filipinos are the nicest people!!!! They treat everyone like family ❤️

[@fearlessandfar]

That’s so true :)

[@jazfferclasen6874]

pixie sam yes we are

[@tazboy1934]

Arabs bedoiun also are very hospitable

[@pixiesam4689]

SANJAY RAMASAMY bitch I'm filipino what shit are u talking about??

[@litosantos150]

Sanjay ramasani, im sorry but not all of them. Even in singapore there are some singaporean mistreating the filipinos. Hoping the next time your been there youll find the right people who will take you as a part of their family.

[@nmophenchung6043]

How grand dad speak english, I think he is educated in his youth.

[@sashabaron8819]

The first American school for Igorot girls was opened in Baguio in 1901 by Alice McKay Kelly. Aside from that they were almost conquered by the British people. That's why most of the elderly igorot people are fluent in english.

[@AqitoCNatoy]

@@sashabaron8819 at saka mas mtalino mag english ang mga matanda meaningful at may rhyme, di tulad ngaun mga kbtaan mema lang english spoken na

[@connaito]

In Vietnam, there are similar food. You can go to the plateau, and go to the mountain, meet the Ede ethnic, they have food name "meat hanging on the tree". When they go to the forest, they hang the meat on the tree to avoid animal. After a few days they come back, they will roast it, eat the meat also the maggots.

[@lhyandiaz3542]

most of the elders in cordillera can speak english fluently because of the american collonial

[@fearlessandfar]

It seems so strange. I never expected them to!

[@josephrobledo6772]

Thats true most of elders in the philipines can speak english or spanish because of american and spanish colonials

[@rnldcgyn8406]

Agreed

[@eduardochavacano]

and mainly because unlike 98% of Filipinos they dont watch TV which toast the brains of the average Filipinos

[@european-one]

I found their political views interesting too. Most older Filipinos didn't like Americans, I guess maybe because they were a former colonial power. They also didn't dislike the Spanish as much as I expected, probably because none of them were alive during their occupation. They also seemed to love Britain and I really couldn't fathom why. Younger generation don't really care though They have a lot of history with many different country's. My girlfriend can speak English, visayan, Tagalog and Spanish. Meanwhile I only speak once language.

[@TheAwsomeKilaShow]

Cool people, cool hospitality.. but no maggots for me, thanks.

[@fearlessandfar]

Hahaha it's something to try once!

[@BonifacioMarkLuis]

+Fearless & Far the price is not good wtf with this people

[@smzstreetfishing6102]

@DOTA PLAYERS The Process of making good ETAG.. That makes the price not good..

[@bembenboloobio9998]

😅😅😅

[@noelcastillo7261]

me either

[@ClayfordC]

Nice, we are still eating "etag" even though we immigrated in Canada. My parents knew how to make it. I am Igorot myself from Mountain Province.

[@rudeinconsiderate9802]

Liar

[@mardysamar281]

😂😂😂😂😂💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@rudeinconsiderate9802]

@The Raven Igolotte liar

[@rudeinconsiderate9802]

@The Raven Igolotte liar

[@rudeinconsiderate9802]

@The Raven Igolotte liar

[@MiyamotoDGuts]

A problem with the Philippines is that you really have to go into the deep provinces to find the full culture. I mean my mom who lived in the Philippines for 20+ years knows 0 to none about our mythology and original cultural practices. It's sad to see it slowly fade away especially with my generation mainly going abroad and forgetting Tagalog or our provincial dialects.

[@cnachopchopnewsagency]

Because european and christianity causing all this on us.

[@lvl1226]

Most Igorots know more English than Tagalog. I don't know if it's funny or not. My grandpa switches from english to kankana-ey and back when he is angry. 😂

[@fearlessandfar]

Haha wild! I was surprised that Patrick spoke English!

[@georgegeorgia3856]

Fearless & Far that was because of the American Occupation of the Philippines during the years of world war 1 & 2...since then the bond stayed through the generations

[@bengundran1488]

That’s very true because they were taught by missionaries. They talked their native dialect in kankanaey or inebaloy and English or the ilocano dialect as well.

[@되질래]

I was surprised when my grandma started conversing with my nephews in English when all my life, I've been conversing with her in Kankana-ey. 😝😝

[@gail3243]

Senara Venes is your pic was the former PD of 2D1N season 3?

[@huancarandang5570]

I am sooOoo proud of this blogger He put out his shoes while entering the house of old man... One of the traditions in pH... Pilipino here Sorry for grammar

[@lester7958]

hmmmm there's no wrong with your gramar gladly

[@FLUQMAN]

I think most people in Asian countries don't wear shoes inside their house. Unlike Americans

[@lester7958]

@@FLUQMAN yah especially in Japan

[@ojobohunkz6596]

B

[@johngo3762]

@@FLUQMAN cuz our place has a lot of mud and soil.

[@harataiki23]

Very respectful to the culture and nice guy 👍🏻. Will subscribe!

[@fearlessandfar]

Cheers man. Welcome to the #FearlessFam! Happy you are here. Experiences over Possessions!

[@animalwolrd5995]

ALEXANDER DALIDA subscribe

[@eugeneedwardlumanlan7975]

i thought i was the only one who observed that. but yeah, pretty respectful guy! i was immediately a follower after realizing how respectful this guy was. hehe. kudos! great informative video! i would want to try etag too! im from mindanao, been to sagada one time but never had the chance to eat etag.

[@Martin-n7s1e]

2024.... who's here?

[@PuRpLePoNcHo]

What is gross to many is life for others, please be respectful to others and their cultures

[@Misslelaa]

Thank you 👏👏

[@PuRpLePoNcHo]

@@Misslelaa you're welcome 👍

[@itsme-ow1nn]

Ye I was going to make a comment but you have to think, this is their life & their traditions. There are many things that we do that they probably find a bit strange

[@sooleemainaccl.e.w.z937]

yeah agreed to that ty 😄

[@matthijscornelissen3939]

You eat maggots then

[@michaeldangonzales324]

I’m a Filipino but I hadn’t heard Etag until I watched this video. Very informative! Just subscribed. Please do more!👍😉

[@purehighgrade4096]

I'm from the U.S and work at a nursing home, it's so sad to see the "old people" getting treated like they're no good for anything by their own family while other countries respect and continue traditions

[@beattheovenludwigvan]

Mostly asian countries take care of their elders in their homes because MOST don't have enough money for a nursing home.

[@purehighgrade4096]

@@beattheovenludwigvan what I'm saying is, I believe it's better for your own family to care after you instead of dropping them off at nursing centers where your not positive how they're treated.

[@beattheovenludwigvan]

@@purehighgrade4096 yeah. I know. that's what I meant too :)

[@purehighgrade4096]

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[@blossomeverything7666]

We don't have nursing home or no one of our people ll keep our parents or grandparents at nursing home ..it is so warm n happiness to have elders at home ..if the grandparents are at the village then most of the youngsters went to village during summer or winter break to spent time with them ..yes I have seen in U.S many nursing home are there leaving their parents there in loniness so sad to see this ,it is our duty to look n take care of our elders .

[@66psymon]

4:50 meal of the undead. 😱

[@galvanocide]

i love how they're fluent enough in english to communicate how their traditions work

[@PsyphaX09]

FIlipinos naturally speak English and besides the old man lived during the time of the Americans judging by how old he is..

[@fearlessandfar]

I know. I loved he knew a bit of English. I’m also happy Chris was there to help out with the translation. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.

[@PsyphaX09]

Nice, that's a quick reply..haha. I just watched your collab video with Kulas on his channel, you're an awesome dude bro. More power to you Mike!

[@PsyphaX09]

Jiang SeaMen Anong pasikat dun sa sinabi ko? Bugok!

[@killabee5810]

tarantado yan. pasikat daw tapos gagamit ng username na tunog banyaga. saksakin ko sa leeg yan e

[@veronicatanque53]

savi ng asawa ko mas nkakaintindi p cla ng english dyan kesa tagalog..kc napunta n cla dyan hnd cla naintindan nun trycle driver nun tinatanong nila sa tagalog pero nun english saka lng cla naiitindhan

[@lixiechang3967]

Wow ang galing naman

[@rencruz2622]

Wow talaga po!!

[@hellofellas6565]

I love this channel lol literally trying to eat others culture food unlike any other guy

[@tonybautista3856]

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[@helenspitzer4572]

wow! you're brave! Thanks for this video...I'm Filipino and learned a lot. Had no idea about etag!

[@Git_Bizzy]

Who else here forgot they came to see some1 eat maggot filled pork n got lost with the interaction between old man n white dude

[@fearlessandfar]

Me too

[@jamesmagar5997]

I like your video because seriously i saw my countries flag over there in behind waving in the air Nepal 🇳🇵 thanks to phillipines 🇵🇭 ❤️

[@fearlessandfar]

It was a gift from one of his friends. Cool right?

[@jamesmagar5997]

Yeahh sooo cool..!!! Jay 🇳🇵

[@bobongzed8503]

Philippines my Friend.

[@JrCola_Official]

i really like the way he treat and appreaciate these things

[@fearlessandfar]

He was a special guy!

[@teddyalcantara5133]

Agree.

[@jhoohnan19]

Worms 😐 My biggest fear 😱😱😱 I live in the Philippines but I cant eat exotic food honestly, even balot. 😐

[@Ljane7903]

Hey Mike. Ur awesome! In the Cordilleras, the old folks speak good English! They are better in English than Tagalog 😬

[@fearlessandfar]

That makes it easier for me!

[@Al_Moranas]

This is very true, my grandmothers (RIP) spoke impeccable english. I miss them very much.

[@jamilicious29]

So true

[@carlmaynardtoralba]

Lirio Jane Abayon how did it happen? Just curious

[@Ljane7903]

Carl Toralba - We were colonized by Spain, American and the Japanese. The Spanish however were never able to fully penetrate the Cordilleras during their 300 year colonial period in the Philippines and thus had very little influence on the Cordilleran people and their way of life. Part of this was likely due to the rugged terrain of the area but also because of the fierce nature of the people, who would not surrender easily to outsiders. It wasn’t until the early 1900’s when the American Episcopal church came into some areas of the Cordilleras and people started to convert to Christianity and get formal education so they learned to speak very fluent English.

[@yhen21love88]

I'm from Philippines, it's only 2hrs away from Baguio but Kalinga I guess it will took 5-6hrs ride LoL, but thank you for exploring Kalinga =) . How it taste?, Only locals in that place know that Etag, not all pilipino know this but Thanks Mike ! Hope you have fun there..

[@RIDDICK-RUS]

😍

[@dindiequiros2131]

These people really are generous.

[@fearlessandfar]

Everyone in the Philippines seems to be

[@european-one]

Yes if you stay with a Filipino they will share with you. Though if you are visiting in laws they will expect gifts and treats as you are a rich relative.

[@shailendrapradhan]

NEPALI FLAG IN PHILIPPINES 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@gabrielvicente6027]

No difference between cheese with maggots eaten in Europe. All edible my friend. Thanks for showing a ring with us. God bless.

[@izaallovida1295]

Gabriel Vicente exactly

[@yuminalarosa1590]

Ah oo nga dine sa sardigna italia...nakakita navakong keso na puno ng uod...amo ko magaling mangain nya...di daw yun masama ..kase uod daw ng kiso yun...masarap daw..pag yun ng hinahain ko sa kanila ..tapis na agad akong kumain..ayawan na..hindi ko kayang tingnam sa lamisa ang nag papaltukan uod na pinapalaman nila sa tinapay..😂

[@nabinbohora6105]

Wow there is a big nepali flag bihind love philipine from nepal❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌

[@rolboxbutnoob3158]

love you too

[@pageantnerds5986]

They might be shooting near a school area which in the mountain's it's common to have make shift schools who look's like regular houses and the Nepal Flag on the pole could be part of the usual school activities in the Philippines for United Nations where in the kids get to represent a certain country and even wear a costume and have a flag of that country on a pole in line with all other countries.

[@radia4752]

it's just for the celebration for the UN tho, but you're welcome bro, CHEERS!

[@allanlipa4443]

nabin bohora Great

[@InsectDen]

😂😂😂

[@papajupri1070]

The Spaniards had a hard time conquering the Cordillera regions during their reign. However, the Americans were more systematic and offered a more civilized approach -- a win-win for both the settlers and government, if you will. The reason why Cordillerans are very proficient in English is that our elders were educated by the Americans, did businesses with them and befriended them, to say the least. They even set up military bases in different parts of the region as well. So the Americans had more impact in the lives of Cordillerans. So if you were to ask the Igorots what language they could speak, they're ethnic dialect would come first, English would come second, then probably Ilocano and only a few could speak straight Filipino (Tagalog, though it might vary in different areas). And oh, we usually add etag to "pinikpikan" or white or black beans. Man this is making me miss home -- the cold weather and all. Cheers man and thank you!

[@Onetazien]

Shouldn't have put up with being occupied by any western foreigners in your damn country.

[@papajupri1070]

Onetazien Welp, we can't tell that to our ancestors now eh?

[@RyuRaza]

Papa JuPri Lol! Could you be any more ignorant? The first 15 years of US colonisation were so brutal that the US had already killed more people than the Spanish did over the course of 300 years. President McKinley said that the US could not let the Spanish take back the Philippines because it would be cowardly and letting France and Germany take Philippines would be bad for business. He considered Filipinos incapable of ruling themselves, so he could “educate” and Christianise them, something the Spanish did to many people. 1889 - the US declared war on the Philippines to CHRISTIANISE, CIVILISE and EDUCATE the people. 1899 - 1905 - 1.4 million killed in just 6 years. The US also referred to Filipinos as "brown dogs"

[@lloydhernandez5236]

+Alice Dwight its in cordillera though

[@papajupri1070]

Raza Kazama Your point being? All I'm saying in this comment is how proficient the Igorots are in the English language, and how they were influrnced. I'm mainly pertaining to my region and not the entire Philippines. Now, if you're pointing out the brutality of the Americans, I didn't even touch that subject. The other parts of thr Philippines might not have fought back well, hence your tirade, but not my people. Here's a reading for you. Get back to me when you're done reading. ncca.gov.ph/subcommissions/subcommission-on-cultural-heritagesch/historical-research/ethnic-history-cordillera/

[@roirihill4343]

I appreciate the respect that you show no matter how different it is for you. I also appreciate the hospitality of all the people you visited. Please continue to embrace all cultures.

[@ykalingahongkong8994]

woow i miss etag,,its so yummy with duck😍😍😍 Im kalinga girl😍😍

[@brandonmoore2237]

I'm loving your Philippines series so much, Mike. You set an incredibly high bar with your previous videos, so I don't say this lightly, but these are some of my favorite videos you've ever done. It must have been such an honor to speak with Lakay Wa-Ow and wear his bracelet and necklace, and to get permission to visit his ancestors in the cliffs. Several years ago, I saw a documentary that talked about a fermented fish dish that the Yupik people of Alaska eat, which is basically salmon heads that are buried in the ground for a few weeks before they eat it. After seeing that, Etag doesn't seem that bizarre to me! Always cool to see you try new and interesting foods like that. You only live once, right?

[@fearlessandfar]

You only live once... so eat the Etag. Thanks again for a world class comment Brandon. Really love this country, and happy to share some unique stories :)

[@brandonmoore2237]

My pleasure! You share and tell those stories extremely well. I can't wait to see what your next adventure will be. 😊

[@mylenecalyawen2348]

Yes naimas dayta nga itag..,. Karkaru nu ilauk ti bukbukil

[@Nil_Sama]

Brandon Moore I mean you know... Italians also have that rotten cheese with fly larvae they love so much us Filipinos have this it's a bit similar but not quite... It's really interesting to see different cultures through food huh? 😊😊😊

[@boogeyman6114]

Mylene Calyawen kusto ta kunam manang. naimas nga isagpaw.

[@adsmith364]

They eat cheese that's been passed through maggots in some European countries. So I don't see much of a difference, they would both destroy my stomach 😕😓

[@fearlessandfar]

Ah yeah, in Italy right? Casa Matsu, or something?

[@tyroneloki5131]

Ronda Jin: maggots cant survive the digestive enzymes. so eating maggots and worms is fine.

[@adsmith364]

@@tyroneloki5131 maggots and worms is one thing, but what about microscopic parasites? Wouldn't those still pose a risk?

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@adsmith364 maybe, and to what extent we dont know, at least all i know is, ive know old men that have been consuming etag with maggots and still they are alive. i myself dont eat etag with maggots but i tried eating etag with maggots, but we fried it. I mean there are tribes in india that feed on their burnt dead so. i think it the body adapts, or builds immune system.

[@adsmith364]

@@tyroneloki5131 good point!

[@pagesegovia2026]

You gotta take a big ol shot of Ginebra Gin to neutralize that somehow

[@zan-zone1601]

Wow. 11:40 🇳🇵 Nepal’s flag❤️❤️ but why ? Proud to be Nepali✊

[@fearlessandfar]

Hahaha he had a friend bring him one from Nepal!

[@mahipjr.2276]

SG-ASMR ya I too wonder how come Nepal’s flag in their front yard

[@KrishNiraula]

Ya! i was also surprised :)

[@bishalscreation9793]

SG-ASMR even i am surprised to see nepali flag. Probably someones from nepal migrated to that place.

[@bishalscreation9793]

Fearless & Far ooh ok. Soo sweet of the guy. 😁😍😍

[@sheenrayvaldez781]

Massive respect to this guy. You can really see his intention to immerse himself into the culture. Very educational and entertaining. The funny thing about this is that I’m Filipino, and a caucasian guy is the one showing me about what I don’t know about my country. Keep it up man, there’s still 7,100+ islands you need to discover!

[@verix8939]

*HOLY IM A FILIPINO BUT I DIDNT KNOW THAT FOOD LOL*

[@danilogabriel6628]

Ngayon ko lang nalaman, pero tama sya ang proseso ay parang sa pag gawa ng pinausukang ham.

[@darknessback3208]

@@danilogabriel6628 nope Hinde Mali po sa Amin po yang etag na yan ay isang tradition Di Basta Basta

[@fukase861]

same 😂

[@XiaoSunJing]

well rip lol. kadalasan kasing nasa CAR lng ang mga etag

[@BroWendellTalibong]

Hello watching from Ozamiz City new in your channel

[@jiesus2596]

Wow. The flow of the way they speak and the accent is really close to the Kadazan/Dusun people in Sabah, Malaysia. I was born and raised in Malaysia but now living in Cebu, Philippines and hearing them speak just makes me smile as this just helps open people's minds and see that these countries are more related than they initially thought. I know this should be obvious since the two countries dont sit that far apart from each other but you would not believe the hate and descrimination that are being displayed due to Illegal immigration. Awesome video, be safe on your future trips!

[@playplayofficial3480]

Ahhhhhhhhh are these guys not tired claiming filipinos again and again and again? Seriously tho

[@romanriegns613]

Cnu ti makin amo ti ibaloy,kankanaey,ilocano that is igorot

[@denisventura2723]

basic

[@kidshow9611]

Umitdo ka kud c ibaloi ay

[@afagtantapey6962]

ilocano is not igorot..

[@makeshiftthingy8868]

mo at iyot ima pusam

[@kenttaraki21]

@@makeshiftthingy8868 haha

[@zadske308]

Thanks for respecting the Philippine Culture ,New subscriber here

[@fearlessandfar]

Heyo Diego! Welcome to the #FearlessFam man!

[@mallikarjunakaveti8908]

Very pleasant comment Diego \m/

[@petercofin3140]

​@@fearlessandfarThank you sir for featuring the cutural practice of the indigenous people in northern Philippines. Am too a member of these tribes and very familiar regarding tribal cultural practices. In fact, interpretation of bile of buthchered chicken is a common tribal practice of every IP communities in the Cordillera region. Checking the bile of chicken is one way of seeking positive or negative Omen that can foretell the success or failure of certain plans, journeys, etc. As Chris explained earlier. It is a common belief that tribal elders are the most credible and reliable to interpret the status of the bile. Here is the thing, "If the bile is well exposed outside the liver, it reveals good Omen. But if the bile is hidden inside the liver, it will be a negative sign." This cultural practice is still popularly practiced today, especially, among culture conservatives tribal villages. Just keep on featuring amazing, informative, and educational contents, God bless and keep safe always!

[@Sonar_125]

You should visit northeastern part of india someday. The culture here seems similar to ours.

[@jeddongla7321]

you should watch this series on the similarities of the igorot(the people shown in this video) and the naga of ne indian kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrRfZR8g76sd68 this is the first episode

[@youflaw3285]

People say its not right and dirty but funny how they are living longer than the average american smh

[@fearlessandfar]

Hahaha so true!

[@tazboy1934]

That's because they inject lots of growth hormone in the buffalo ,cow,chicken and anti biotics...

[@SugarsSweetest]

We got folks here in the USA that live long pass 90's too and don't eat maggots.yall play to much

[@antistatsicutter8718]

That’s incorrect. They have a high rate of kidney failure, and diabetes/blood pressure issues. Piss poor health care, and live for today, with no vision of tomorrow. I’m out in the islands all the time. One video don’t show the degenerative health PI faces. I’ve gotten Salmonella Poisoning five times out there. Been to numerous islands. They live amongst the land of “MSG.”

[@60sAmethyst]

Spook Cutter you got salmonella 5 times there, wouldn't you've learned after the first or even the second time??🤔😑🤣🤣🤣

[@arneldaoas]

Were glad that you make video about Sagada my dad's home town. We came there last vacation .Now were back to Italy.Thanks! Cool video

[@aquamarinex44]

You are fearless my man. I’m full cordilleran (mt. province and kalinga) and I cannot stand the taste of etag. Depends on how it was prepared but overall, I can’t really eat etag. Mad respects for you bro. 👌🏻

[@fearlessandfar]

It tastes so different cooked man. Like spoilt milk... ugh

[@onelove988]

Arte !!!

[@BrentLeague]

nag imas ngata t etag maiiliw nak tupay ta awan met wildboar ditoy

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Nice to see different cultures being treated respectfully and not as some sensation. Their house is beautiful. The elder man is delightful.

[@yuri-jitadventurous6190]

M- from northeast india (Sikkim) My tribe and Philippines tradition it's similar, We also use pig for every occasion and without pig no marriage Love from Sikkim (India)

[@XiaoSunJing]

I've eaten etag before, but it was a different one, it was kind of yellowish but it's still pork. Also the pinikpikan the man mentioned, it's a type of cordilleran dish where a whole chicken is feathered and like get the blood out anf chop manually and then it gets cooked with like alot of soup and then get mixed with the etag as a seasoning:^) -new subbie

[@fearlessandfar]

Hi Nicole! Thanks for the sub! I actually have a few more videos in this ETAG series I need to post. Stay tuned!

[@swayztemp7425]

I'm from Philippines and I've never heard of that

[@fearlessandfar]

So many interesting things up there in the north!

[@pighalf5161]

Well it’s so popular with igorots and maybe kalingas and guess what, it tastes great if you “add” and cook it in any dish. Though, we don’t eat it with the maggots, I wouldn’t dare😂. Too bad there’s no etag here in the us.

[@meronero20]

Yeah mean either

[@daquariousnigaspell3129]

Same

[@bepopxxx]

how about pag-pag

[@dewberry3043]

I think its the same concept as eating Casu marzu in Italy. Cheese with worms.

[@ralphkehrer6136]

had the "meat lovers pizza" in Sagadas "Salt N Pepper" restaurant. Most yummy pizza you can imagine and it's made mostly with etag sisig.. recomendable.

[@chinacancio]

Oh, I'm ordering vegetarian pizza from now on. tee hee hee

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

Wow! As an Anthropologist, these are stuff we can only dream of experiencing first hand. I studied in Baguio many years ago and never had the privilege of visiting these places and experienced what you've experienced. Thats why I appreciate your videos because you're living the life that I once dreamed of having. Your vlogs are very informative and educational. I know you're going to Butuan soon. I hope you guys can visit the national museum and feature the Balangay.

[@marinelrodrigo8811]

Big brother, you really went to Sagada. Wow! Good for you. You can be able to taste 'etag'. God bless to your journey~🤗

[@cliffdalepallarcon8994]

"Maggots are fine, it doesn't kill you anyway. It just makes you smile a little bit." 😂😂😂

[@danicajapitana6897]

love this vlogger, he is so polite! :)

[@maharlikalove8275]

Thank you mikmik for introducing to us our grandparents culture😁😍

[@Centz2001]

Your Philippines series is awesome! Pinoy pride right there! Keep up your amazing contents! Peace Out!

[@shailajanayak2091]

Nice videos.

[@rencruz2622]

0:45 yeeet

[@subilaeinzanz5253]

Grabe si Tatay Sunggo man ko sa English Haa haaa..But the Circumsize using bamboo is crazy thing for foriegner..😂😂😂Asian does.

[@angelprisco7733]

Wow! Not everyone will have the guts to eat etag. Salute and respect for you

[@ashwanths9570]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTVpI2sp7dgq9k like and subscribe

[@actanonverba91]

I eat it twice a day and it has been very good for my longevity. 71 years young. Get microscope and look at cheese. Maggots are clean

[@erwinjaylatusa1209]

I am a Filipino yet I never tried eating that kind of food. BTW, I am your new subscriber here. 😊

[@rekhiramthapa7443]

Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵❣️🇳🇵

[@jepoyliza1862]

"maggots are fine full of protein it wil not kill you anyway" that speech wtf BARS 😂😂

[@Banzaiiii2223456]

Bear Grylls approves his message

[@carlosespinoza-fh4fo]

They know how to chew their meat👍😂

[@rishirishiroopnarine5067]

carlos espinoza cow know

[@lilbpack1]

Hi my out of country lovers - Lil B

[@user-wy5kp4qb6o]

hI

[@youreasimp3204]

Hi 👋

[@kayilla6413]

based god

[@Neftegna]

You fell off

[@edd1894]

The fact that I didnt know that our country has this much culture is astounding.

[@CanineLupus0114]

If you're wondering how the Village Elders are so fluent to English (also Spanish and Japanese) due to our past Colonization from Americans, Japanese and Spaniards, That's why my Grandma who's a non elementary graduate can speak perfect 4 Languages including our own Fact: among all places in the Philippines only Cordillera is hardest to conquer back then, that's why most Traditions in the Cordillera Region is still alive

[@josevalderama7794]

I am so amazed that Apo or the old man can speak fluent english although he spent most of his days far from the city

[@fearlessandfar]

I was too!

[@jobelb.garcela9476]

According to Pioneers, the Anglican missionaries focused in the Upland Areas since time immemorial and English language was the regular means of communication back then. That's why everyone is amazed of their proficiency in English both written or verbally.

[@gencalvinalcaraz9300]

Lola q din grade 2 lang tinapos pero kung mag english daig pa ang mga high school.dati raw kasi nung nag aral sila english daw ang ginagamit nila..

[@kentvincentllano]

Same

[@benedictfernandez9069]

because older peoples in the Philippines are more intelligents

[@chellyannfianza7439]

I appreciate how you tried etag with no hesitations. I’m an Igorot myself and I’m not sure if I had it once. Lol This is amazing. The Cordilleras is a wonderful place and a hidden gem in the Philippines. Most will only think of Baguio, but there are other provinces outside the city that need to be featured more. It makes me proud. Thank you.

[@fearlessandfar]

This adventure was one of my favourites. I can't wait to go back. I actually just posted the sequel to this video!

[@sanz07gwapo]

This was taken in sagada, mt. Province.

[@puffpuff5336]

"Cordilleras" makes think you were colonize by the spanish

[@jivettefhaye6796]

I agree. Cordillera has alot to offer

[@puffpuff5336]

@Rock Roll :O Ah, I thank very much for the kind knowledge you have bestow upon me kind sir. There are parts in history that are lost to time and were unable to get to the hands of historians who would have preserved them for future generations.

[@kleahvh]

Can't wait to go back in the Philippines at the end of this year. Spending Christmas and New year ❤

[@fearlessandfar]

Yesss I want to come back and I’m still here 🤣

[@グレンマサ]

Fearless & Far..hahaa😂i want to come back too😭i'm still here in japan😭

[@killyouridol2470]

Maggots can cure corona virus😆