SADDEST Road To Travel In The Philippines? (UNBELIEVABLE MINING)

This is definitely one of the saddest places to drive in the Philippines...
Crossing from Surigao Del Norte to Surigao Del Sur is something I have done many times, but I never decided to show any of the unbelievable mining that you can see along the road.
It is pretty sad when you drive for kilometres and see everything smothered in orange and all the vegetation destroyed. But saying that... even the computer I am using right now to type this... it uses minerals from mining. This video is just my journey headed south from Siargao to Surigao Del Sur, crossing by boat back to mainland Mindanao, and heading down the unbelievable mining road to Tandag city.
Just raw, real, and what you will see if you take this road while travelling in the Philippines.
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[@wilflundy]

Cheers from an expat Canadian living in the Philippines

[@Adriel_HD]

Mark Lundy props to you man

[@CoricSwabeAdventour]

Kulas, you Canadians have the lightest personality in the world that always puts positive vibes to the people around you.About the mining,yes it's sad but sometimes that is inevitable people are people.

[@rixckycel]

Thanks Kulas for sharing this saddest part of Surigao... hope they’ll do more good on these parts of Mindanao.

[@marydaigle1445]

I admire where you live and just from seeing how well you spoke of him was so awesome.The Philippines and its people mean so much to them all.I am from Eastern Canada and because of Kula's and other bloggers..its opens our eyes to such beauty..What approximately is the cost of a small piece of land facing the water around there.My sister is from Philippines and would love to know....I am semi retired and I love the area they are in .thank you..Christine Nova Scotia..Stay safe

[@bluesnowconeplays5362]

Very sad. That is why I love Gina Lopez, former DENR secretary. She is an environmentalist also.

[@bentesyete7203]

so do u know what propaganda is?and do u know whos the protector of mining industry?1st of all rebels protect them and 2nd is?!

[@elizabethgregorio6763]

Bentesyete 720 ang rebelde mokobra ra ug hinaguan sa uban. Sila ang mga tawo ni sison. Wala sila nagprotekta oi. Kalabad ra gud sa imong tinuuhan nga balikog. Rebelde gani walay paingnan ang prinsipyo.

[@bluesnowconeplays5362]

@@bentesyete7203 really? Thats why it is so horrible... Whos the 2nd?

[@bluesnowconeplays5362]

@@elizabethgregorio6763 how can i translte this?

[@mariad.waterman4152]

She was into her advocacy n I love her to her main purpose...saving God's gift to the filipino ppl...the mountains.

[@notjingnotjing1463]

Its sad ..About the mining.. thank you kulas ..ingat..

[@mritsdelatorre7952]

You're a brave young man, Kyle! There are few people who would dare to travel where even angels fear to tread! Keep safe and be very careful!

[@rubzpetalino5624]

Good job kulas, Im glad you show this sad reality of mining in your vid..God bless..Power on..

[@cherubimiceangel1883]

I feel broken hearted when I saw this, cause you guys made me fall in love all over again with my own country and take care of my environment by taking my own waste segregation. I shared this video to the engineers who was assigned in this project and also to my hubby that is so happen an engineer also in Europe for sustainable energy and environmentalist also

[@noelf3312]

The vlog that makes you smile always. I started viewing this with 79 views then when I refresh it @14:21 it becomes 911 views.

[@cdhaisha3523]

It shows that the mountains are bleeding to death 😔

[@CesarMartinez-oc4xm]

The no. 1 critic of Sec. Gina Lopez of DENR environmental crusade is the Congressman from Surigao.. Now we know the reason.

[@bugsybusoy6674]

Nice Gianni! First time to know from Italy Filipino inspired bravo!

[@freedomfunwithjlbfriends7193]

Good to show reality even though it might not be desirable to see. A lot of the problems created by certain groups in Mindanao are to do with mining on their lands and profits related to that mining.Good stuff.

[@rodericktulayba5524]

Philippines/Oz Fun With JLB mindanaon won’t do that. FYI all those mining companies are from manila . They bribe the innocent tribes living in that area.

[@chrishannan3704]

@@rodericktulayba5524 Ummm no they are not from manila do a quick google search canadian owned and australian owned from the looks of it.

[@Huwadwink]

No these are not created by certain groups in Mindanao these created by politicians in Manila allowing these shitery, specially the Aquino administration. That's is why president Duterte wanted to stop all minings in the Philippines but he just can't because he would violating laws. It is very hard to stop because mining laws in the country in quite relaxed and multinational corporations are taking advantage of it.

[@freedomfunwithjlbfriends7193]

@@chrishannan3704 Exactly Chris and American one's too probably Chinese as well..

[@scott80ca]

@@chrishannan3704 Canadian owned doesn't surprise me. Canadian mining companies have a horrible reputation of using bribery and even paying gangs and thugs to intimidate the locals and getting entire villages to move to mske way for mines in developing nations. Even murdering people. That's exactly what Barrick Gold did in Tanzania recently. Some mines were even fraudulent from the get go. Google "Bre X scandal".

[@HPVegas]

Shoutout to DENR. True, mining is legal in the Philippines but the problem is the lack of laws to balance the effect of mining by insuring that mining companies do their thing responsibly towards the environment.

[@djangocc3315]

That would jeopardize his stay in the country, not a good advice.

[@noelf3312]

Kulas, a Canadian Mining Company explores Agata copper and gold mine in Surigao del Norte.

[@sandywinger3898]

Kyle , your boat trip was very funny 😄. The orange water was upsetting . Who is Kumar and how did you meet ? He seems like a very nice 👍 guy but shy ☺️. Stay safe .

[@leapdrive]

I believe Kumar is his side kick assisting in Kyle's camera shots. Kumar is either paid or a rich Filipino billionaire who have nothing better to do. Kyle has a Filipina gf but only "forcefully" appears on a couple of his vlogs.

[@ryanjaranta2599]

@sandy winger kumar is his bestfriend since kulas landed here in mindanao.,His buddy in every trip..

[@carlouxes8133]

@Sandy Winger as what I've learned while watching most of Kyle's videos, Kumar worked as a tourist guide before he met Kyle.

[@watchupamoreguys44]

Sandy Winger In filipino cultures,average people doesn’t need to be paid all the time or earn a lot,as long as we can eat 3 times a day and have fun is enough 😝

[@benzonjhermogeno]

Someone told me Kumar is paid by Kyle for every trip they made. He is the guy holding the camera in some angles and also as his guide and mentor in local dialect.

[@jongampatinTV]

Your so Kind to the people in the Philippines Brad!! Your my idol Brad kulas and Brad Kumar!!

[@froylanfontanilla4545]

I don't skip ads...always watching your vlog bay kulas..

[@devine349]

Thank you Kulas. Because of you I see a beautiful places in my country Philippines. God bless u always.

[@taizaayonan7286]

Take care kulas im one of your viewers tHanx for sharing your videos👍

[@NickyDunn]

Always positive vibes, amazing drone shots, I love watching your adventures, cool tunes, sad to see the destruction, how us humans, destroy such beautiful areas. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScarletteViperX]

I felt the sadness in your heart Kulas 🙁 especially I watched almost of your videos where you drove around the country area up in the mountains where you felt so excited to see the thick rainforest. And then it came to these a bare mountain being mined by the rich company and the cost of damage in the surrounding and to the people who live in the area. It’s really sad. Philippines is rich in natural resources. I believe the natural resources belong to all people not only to few rich people.

[@benniboi75]

I respect your realistic view on that subject.. it would be Hypocritical to judge the government and the mining industry’s effect on the environment while we post our comments on gadgets that rely on it. Happy trails to u guys and hoping to see you two in the spring! Greetings from Philadelphia ✌️✌️✌️

[@sysrqstoic]

I used to stop by Nobenta (mining area) when I do roadtrips from Surigao City to Cantilan.

[@sandywinger3898]

Thank you for telling me about Kumar , I think he seems like a really nice guy . Very quite . 😊

[@cristina27ist]

Your unbelievable kulas... High energy and positivity 😘😘😘

[@g1cast-ReginaToday]

I'm from Surigao city. We used to take that road to Carascal Surigao del Sur and back. That was many years ago when nature was still not ruined.

[@islandvibez]

In the Northern part of Luzon, slash and burn is taking place too. Ginagamit nila ang apoy para sunugin yung gubat, tapos mag tatanim sila. Pag sunog, yung lupa ay magigidi matabang.

[@markbench31]

So beautiful kulas,enjoy the moment!!!

[@stecar9122003]

That food looked really good and I'm sure that the fish heads were in there for flavor. I hate seeing what mining does to the land as it looks like everything is destroyed along with the beauty of the land. It's just so sad to see that.

[@eduardphilipmagallanes2551]

Hi kulas!! Thanks for visiting tandag

[@quinsobrevilla4247]

yah! That so sad we need to take care our mother earth, lets do it save our nature 🌲🍂⛰

[@hamerjhonferuelo3719]

Man, I’ve been binge watching your vlogs for a couple of days now and I’ve always wanted to see how you interact with one of my LGBTQ brothers and sisters and I’m just overjoyed to see how comfortable you are around them. We’re just people too. Misunderstood. Same with your advocacy on how Mindanao is more than just a ‘dangerous’ place. You’re the only vlog channel I watch and I love how genuine and raw your content is all about. More powers, Kulas. Keep safe, brad. xx

[@pcbatYT]

Sad, indeed. Thanks for showing what harm excessive mining (& drilling too) do to Mother Earth. And for what? Money, greed & power. Sad!

[@ceciliaalquisada8620]

So sad. ..they destroyed mother nature. ...

[@Motivation-k1e]

We are just humans we need to do what we need to do to survive in this fucking world

[@ceciliaalquisada8620]

@@Motivation-k1e yes sir we need to survive in this world but we Need to survive in a good way that we cannot harm others and nature's too. ..

[@anastaciagawili]

So depressing to see one of the result of human greed... Anyway, a safe and more adventures to you and your friends Kulas! ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇨🇦

[@BadmoonRising.]

Another awesome video from super kulas. I feel bad for the guy wearing white shirt at 4:37 bcoz i think he really wants a SuperApir from you hahaha.

[@creswhiteside3749]

I agree! It is a sad thing what technology does to the environment.That landscape is where a few minerals come from to use for our modern technologies. Not everything is pleasant. ;-[ Did you leave Kumar in Surigao? He was there with you. @ the begining of the vlogg. . Thanks for the trip. I'll watch again tomorrow. You are doing very well traveling alone. Being youong and Guapo take you a long ways.

[@julieecious3908]

Try buchi in tago near botica curada. Its camote buchi.. u can drop by and eat in on the road. There's also green falls in tago u might want to check.

[@carlxhenry]

This is my fathers place, Kulas. We have the same sentiment about Surigao del Norte going to Del Sur. It's very disheartening.

[@shysalvana9992]

That's crazy Kulas..boat trip with a motorbike. Ikaw na gyud 😊

[@adriannorris4548]

How amazing 😉 getting your bike jeprox on those smaller boats I thought that second boat was a bit close haha but brilliant ingenuity!! But to be more on the serious side it looked extremely over mined still my favourite country IMHO super ✋ kulas.

[@NatoiTan]

The sound chainsaw at the mangroves is just sad. 😢 And the view of the mining areas, very very sad.

[@ryanpaul2428]

I've been in tandag, :( no words, at first you thought there was a forest fire, there's smoke that engulfed the whole mountain, then you realize it's an epitome of human greed. The beach does look like a river due to the dust being transported from top to the large vessel below, heart breaking to see that this range could have been a sanctuary of birds or fishes. But we've altered so bad that this will rendered useless to them for how many years :(. This is where we failed to do our job as the protector this planet. :(

[@islandvibez]

in Canada, mining is doing the same to the taigas and conifer forests. For example, the Athabascan tar sands are destructive.

[@adrianmarinas1840]

Hi kuya Kyle (Kulas) Do you still remember me! You've been watching your Videos since 2016 sorry because your other videos i cant watch because I'm always at School so i can still remember you i always watch your videos first. Can you please heart my Comment Thankkss

[@kugmoinyurop6973]

KULAS! Adtug Bohol kaw, bisitaha ang Mabini, Bohol. Gikan ko didtu last Christmas and they have ancient burial site (hanging coffins put in a cave or mummified put in a wood, shaped as a boat), they also have a lot of cliffs for cliff diving, they also have caves underwater and they have a lot of good dive spots and I was told that there is a shipwrecked. Unfortunately, waku kadive ky 2-days and 1 night lang ko didtu. They have a lot of caves, unexplored caves, and a wide sandbar in the middle of the ocean. Basta nindut didtu. Wa pay mga tourist didtu, virgin pa kaayo bay, I hope you can help them advertise their place. I actually talked to the Municipal Tourism Officer (MTO) and other municipal people and mentioned that they should invite you bcoz ur the best blogger as of the moment that can promote their beatutiful place. Duol lang pudni sa Ubay and leyte, interested pudko bisitahon nang mga gagmay nga mga isla diha. Please do contact them, his name is FRED SALAUM (09262493482). my FB account is Rexie Magdugo and I am not kidding that its beatiful.

[@islandvibez]

Btw, an Australian company basically jump started the mining sector of the country. Oceanagold for example.

[@inthe_a.m.]

My family came from Surigao Del Sur and used to tell me stories about how different Noventa used to look like when they were younger. It's sad because I'll never be able to see the image they told me about whenever I go there :(

[@BoyPerstaym]

20:32 all i can hear is a sound of distraction. Sad.

[@lookingforwardbackintime7008]

ang ganda manood ng blog mo kuya kulas nakakatangal ng stres

[@michaelvicente2656]

Need to report that to DENR. W/ your video as evidence Rock and roll Kulas ,

[@rainikleertv4553]

Hi kulas I am from tandag. I am hoping you could make videos of your visit there. I missed my province so much and I love watching your videos.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Video coming soon from the coast

[@mritsdelatorre7952]

Yes, I agree with you, one of the saddest and most depressing sights to see! Sana makarating yan kay Pangulo RRD!

[@TheKomMentaryo]

nahinto na yan..pinasara na..

[@gibo588]

Asa pa. Tinanggal nga nya si Gina Lopez as DENR secretary. Google it kasi nag yuyutube ka nga.

[@TheKomMentaryo]

@@gibo588 nakaloko ka bro..si PRRD ba nag tanggal?..pag google nga..lol!

[@julieecious3908]

Check out cagwait beach..after bayabas town its white and its good to visit on weekdays like you own the whole beach.

[@leonp.7197]

I love this blog....total adventure!!!

[@rolindalanger913]

Insakto dyod ka Kulas,thanks a lot for showing us the reality,the outcome of this mining business.Were so sad while watching your video.Keep it up.Ayus say hi to our friend Kumar too.God bless n travel safely.boat traveling more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@dieharduk4021]

Eerie soundtrack from 14:50 & the drone video looks like a scene from sicario film. Awesome.

[@miriamrivera7673]

nice clear water

[@enoceniatribe2946]

That's the real northeastern Mindanao lots of mining

[@kdlkg]

Long before mining came to surigao, there is already soil erosion because of rain. Only grasses grow in a highly mineralized land.

[@scorpio7seven28]

Nature has to pay the price to satisfy human needs and consumption. What a very sad reality. Thanks for bringing social awareness - hopefully, mining and all sorts of destruction to Mother Earth will cease and desist.

[@dennismartinbarazon6305]

One of my dreams is to meet you in person, kulas!

[@experienceoverpossessions7905]

We always love your vlogs! :)

[@xpikerdude]

It’s so sad to see the contrast between the unmined areas and the heavily mined areas. This was one of the areas that Gina Lopez highlighted when she was Environment Secretary. Sadly, money from big mining companies sank her confirmation. And now, we see so much destruction!

[@marypazdiestro7125]

Thanks for sharing this info kyle but please be careful you migth tickle a bit the side of those... you know who...please do be careful..God bless you and keep you safe

[@diamondsr4ever381]

I so agree...this is so sad.......

[@reginafrancisco7617]

For safety dpat mghelmet dn si Kumar..Be safe guys..

[@jdhsingi]

Awesome video......thank you so much for sharing......quick question if you don't mind..how much to tip the guys for loading/unloading the bike? I may be traveling that way and want to be fair.

[@mfetv401]

how I wish naa q dira Socorro kulas para makita ka nako idol,taga Socorro pud q.amping

[@ajoz2700]

Una Nice lukas 😂 Don't skip ads

[@ajoz2700]

Yey

[@emidomingo5429]

kulas

[@ajoz2700]

I know men✌🏼️

[@trixaromin5373]

Yes we didnt skip

[@marijoygripo7027]

Kulas maayong buntag, :) I hope you and Kumar, are fighting fit today and everyday :)... you truly are the epitome of the saying “don’t ever save anything for special occasion, being alive and being able to wake up everyday is the special occasion” I mean you being able to travel, waking up in an island with friendly Filipinos is always the special occasion, sharing all your adventure accompanied by awesome Kumar to us with breath taking view of the Philippines natural beauty is the best... keep up your sanguine outlook in life and thank you for sharing your positive energy to all of us. AYOS! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anndongdador8998]

This is a buetiful provens off siargao From kulas video.

[@ianwalking]

Sad reality.... Thanks for the awareness Kulas. Keep safe!

[@JulieTech]

Good job kulas, only on very few secret photos ive seen this, now on video. This is one of your greatest discovery. The church invested stocks in mining...

[@madzchannel9795]

Na miss na nako bayod sa Surigao amping diha brad... Taganito mining grabe na kadako

[@TheKomMentaryo]

Kulas..anong title sa music nag drone ka sa hayanggabon?..of surrey canada

[@nebrascalum7722]

So sad to see the destruction unchecked.

[@Jenx-vs1ne]

Good morning Kulas .... i love watching your blogs po .. whats the best in you is u always smiling on camera and i love it so much thank you

[@jettbarcellcaneto5669]

Nobenta (90) is sure is a lonely road in Taganito to drive by, good thing the road is completely cemented. I know you’ve been to Marihatag but try to go to Wakat cave, it’s a cave besides the high way in Barobo 👍🏻😁

[@BecomingFilipino]

Noted. Thanks for sharing

[@jettbarcellcaneto5669]

No worries man. Hope to join you soon on your adventures 👍🏻😁 Ajo ajo sa pagpanaw Dong kulas 👍🏻

[@starrmathias9507]

Omg! My heart bleeds seeing the mountain was destroyed the water turned Orange.. Smh.. 😢😢😭😭

[@jiavillarez2422]

ohhh that's the fact in the province if you didn't know ,,even my own province yeaah have also mining in there and I see in my own eyes how our inviroment changes before and after mining so sad 😞

[@tawangkayapa8422]

Present 🙌

[@billy9337549]

There is a beautiful place to stay on Socorro island just down the street from the port hidden. My girlfriend and I got stuck there because the 2 ATMs were offline. But the people there were awesome and made us feel very welcome and safe. Plus there are 2 eateries there that is so good. I got sea sick also on the long boat ride. Take care.

[@spicydragon04]

Para sau kulas nd q skip ang ads. Ang haba ng tikwa na ads.😬🤗

[@gerlydeguilmo9573]

Maayong buntag kulas just woke up it's almost 6am here in UAE. Amping mo permi ni #Kumar every where you go

[@youtubemonitor1720]

Socorro strait is cool the boat is chill

[@apriljoycaballero5258]

Sad to see this enviroment😭😭 they abuse so much..

[@lazynomad001]

So this is what I saw going to Bucas Grande. Heartbreaking.

[@realtalk3335]

If you have time check on beautiful dinagat island too.

[@tonton3004]

Yes ur Right boss..

[@dasoyzara7266]

Hey Kulas,hopefully someday I meet you here in comox?take care

[@doughstarstar4032]

Yeah good vlog mining in equatorial counties is always questionable. The run off after heavy rains create massive run-off problems...inevitably clogging the surrounding tributaries. The worst thing about this situation is the sediment clogging the mangrove swamps....important fish breeding sanctuaries.

[@ronman7846]

that is very sad to see what mining can do to our environment hope it can be stop anyway thanks kulas again for showing us places there in surigao it like weve been there also

[@ayhamhamad1939]

Oh feeling very sorry to see that part of the Philippines, I can't believe it's also somewhere in the Philippines, but I think people also need somewhere and it's the mining companies to maintain the environment there.. I am sure soon. something better will happen soon.

[@ginabaltmo3750]

Very sad to see that tree is almost gone 😕😕😕

[@joseph4388]

Wow Kulas, that's some serious shit you've shown there. I thought that the BP oil spill at the Gulf of Mexico was the worst environmental disaster but this one is potentially more destructive and has definitely already taken its toll on wildlife and perhaps even more seriously on human lives. Those chemical runoffs are well known health hazards and capable of easily leaching into the community's fresh water source and cause cancer and serious deformities in new borns. The BP oil spill was mostly accidental but this one is deliberate disregard for the environment and guidelines on proper disposal of mining wastes. I really hope that somebody would seriously take a look at this and get authorities to do something to stop it. Truly depressing but perhaps deeply concerning and scary that it could have been happening long before.

[@cyracapin7888]

grabi un. sinira n kalikasan...

[@nancynabormoreno5562]

I really love to watch your vlogs it's educational .

[@mhenyeonstory1873]

That's road call "nubenta" kulas,,, back in the year 2000, it was Soo stoning green everywhere, even at 1 o'clock in the afternoon u still can see fogs on the road

[@BecomingFilipino]

I want to see old photos, I wonder what it was like