Tawi-Tawi's SACRED MOUNTAIN (Bud Bongao) - Leaving For Zamboanga

TAWI-TAWI'S SACRED MOUNTAIN, BUD BONGAO, STANDS AT 342 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
And trekking it is like a pilgrimage, following the historic Tampa Track.
Wild monkeys and other flora and fauna make up this protected area, one of the last remaining mossy forests of the region.
I got up at 5am to make this trek early before my flight back to Zamboanga - unfortunately, I have to leave Tawi-Tawi today.
I meet my good friend Waway there and we go to check out some of his projects!
Then before sleeping I give a few more words (and some travel advice) about Tawi-Tawi. What an amazing province!
WAWAY SAKALAM'S COMPANY: / spectra.imagineer
================
CONTACT ME!
Facebook - / kumanderd
Instagram - / kumanderdaot
Email - [e-mail]
Want to give more support? As little as $5 a month helps me create better content!
/ kumanderdaot
FIVE THIRSTY MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!
Get it here - my-store-b5f1f...
LIKE MY MUSIC? Get a free one month trial of Epidemic Sound.
www.epidemicso...
INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER - I use Wise (formerly TransferWise). It is the simplest, cheapest (most of the time!) and even gives you a digital bank account, and in some countries a debit card!
GET A FREE TRANSFER (up to £500/equivalent): wi.se/kdaot

[@yootoobrube]

I watch constantly but don’t normally comment. This series…I just loved it. My wife is from Mabalacat in Luzon and next time we go back home, I’m hoping to take a trip south to experience the wonderful culture of these islands. Thank you for opening my eyes to them.

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks so so much! All the best to you and your wife!

[@christopherturco197]

This has been such a beautiful adventure. I suspect they will have a lot of new visitors to their islands as a result of your vlog series, and it will be well deserved, because it is such a beautiful place. Bud Bongao looks like a good hike with some very interesting sights. I would imagine it could be a bit perilous if you don't bring enough bananas for all of the macaques to get some. They don't look like they would take kindly to being left out of the feeding.🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒😱🍌🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒 Your friend's concrete work and welded rebar works are astig kaayo! What a craftsman!

[@Dannaxx]

This has been a wonderful series! ❤🎉

[@Neal_only1]

I would like to ask all commentors here for Kumander Daot, as i do, don't you think Kamander Daot deserves a title so deserving to be assigned for official reporting on The National Geographic Chanel to be broadcasted worldwide. Greatest of All Time (GOAT) ! Was a very special talent of narration representation for all Filipinos in The Republic of the Philippines. BRAVO Sir Anselm Plummer. I Love this Channel

[@johnblenkiron5126]

This has been a wondrous tour. Like you, I also would like to re-visit this unique part of the Philippines, even though it may e only as a video observer. I really enjoyed the side trip to Casa de Paz. I was blown away by this veritable piece of art incorporated into architectural design. Pure genius of the caliber of the Sagrada Familia of Barcelona or the imaginative work of Salvador Dali which will remain a wonder for generations to come.

[@jb4688]

As usual, great video beautiful place, incredible artistry...thank you!

[@quackersna]

Love the monkeys! I always thought that wildlife was the only thing the Philippines was lacking in, so it's nice to see there guys once in a while.

[@hill120]

The BARMM region somehow depicts how the Philippines looked like before the Spanish came. The region is the least visited and featured one in 'vlogshere'. Thus, daghang salamat KD!

[@filamhalohalo]

The monkeys are so cute! Especially the little babies ❤

[@panobalayo1422]

i amaze that beaches also call that resort of engineer?? what a great creativity daot👀🤭👍👏👏🙏🏝️😄😄

[@udirtypuppy5174]

Bravo Bravo. cameraperson and editing spot on.

[@udirtypuppy5174]

and sound

[@aurorasarmiento4694]

Hello KD, this series is so awesome, thanks so much for featuring TAWI-TAWI and some of the most unreachable islands in our country....just enjoy and be safe......your experience in this island is unbelievible.......God bless.

[@KumanderDaot]

Thanks so much! This trip really inspired me 🙂

[@mariogallano1778]

The next generation tawi-tawi, is possible to get popular, because of vloger like you💯💪 keep up the good work KD 💯💪 and keep safe and good health 💖👍💯 GOD BLESS PO 🙏🍒💖💯💪

[@Del-Lebo]

What a lovely trip! Thank you for showing the beauty and fun!

[@dannygadais7319]

Good day kumander Daot...explore Philippines is wonderful and sharing beautiful islands on video

[@starcraftstarcraft5890]

Im going to visit there someday.thank you KD for showing to us the culture that i dont know some of it.salute !!!!

[@annehiggins5958]

You are such an amazing guy I love your videos kumander x love from your Scottish friend 🙏🙏

[@cathyjones1989]

Stunning series! Thank you so much!!

[@at-iba-pamikem1739]

Daghan salamat kumander daot for featuring bongao and tawi tawi. 👍 😊

[@donmorelos5788]

Thank you for this vlog, kumander. What makes your vlogs special is the educational facts and legendary stories they convey, which makes them more enticing to watch. Keep up the wonderful job, KD. Keep safe, always, sir.

[@JulieZ.]

It is very beautiful. Napakaganda talaga naman ng Pilipinas. The only thing, as always, is the garbage and plastics in the water. I really hope that this will change. Greetings from Germany

[@lornaramirez6567]

your series about tawi tawi is epic cant wait to see you with kulas and bret take care

[@melaniericket9333]

Going to visit TawiTawi in the future. Thank you for this vlog

[@gee_alltheway]

That opening background sounds is a goosebumps ... like watching a docu-series-vlogs. Kudos! KD

[@tinaraphael9783]

Fantastic vlog series Kumander D. You're showing about Tawi Tawi it's unknown to many.

[@loyspark]

What an awesome adventure in Tawi2. Thanks for taking us there.

[@themediterraneanguy]

nice video , I have never been to Tawi-Tawi's SACRED MOUNTAIN , it's on my TO DO LIST

[@Dannaxx]

Maanyong Buntag Kumander Daot!!!

[@filamhalohalo]

How did you learn to speak bisaya? You are awesome! So smart Kumander! It’s fun to watch when people are surprised that you can speak bisaya and understand them.

[@KumanderDaot]

Just by practice! Use it every day and you'll get better and better at speaking it!

[@badjaotheexplorer5474]

Thank you for visiting my hometown kumader D. Amping prmi kumander

[@mauricio-bp4tr]

Beautiful Vlog Kumander👌

[@charmamarquez3047]

Done and share your video.beautiful place..😎

[@darlenemyles1155]

❤thanks for your insights and all the beautiful filming❤

[@julietasaludares5628]

Salamat Sir Anselm. I enjoy your journey in mindanao most specialy where our muslim🎉 brothers live. An amazing place and friendly people.

[@freedom341]

tama gyud ka kumander, i thought first hadlok ang tawi2 pero peaceful diay kaau, no crime rate+ barato ang sea foods. balik q dra puhon2x

[@evabautista2689]

I love the FYI that comes with this vlog plus the fact they all speak a varied version of the Visayan language. All understandable. Safe travels.

[@evabautista2689]

Thanks for the vlogs on these beautiful places in the south which I have never been and probably not set foot in my lifetime. And they speak Bisaya which I understand being from Neg. Occ. Safe travels and watching more of your vlogs.

[@hapsarhodes5100]

Back in the days, there were so many foreigners visiting the islands as far as the 60’s missionaries are all over. I think in the 90’s the government prohibited the foreigners to go there. My husband is an American but went there anyway in 2024 to 2007 . It was a good experience for him even though Tawi2x was not yet fully developed.

[@heidoninthephilippines]

that was the coolest house i have ever seen!...i love what you do brother! cheers from ohio!

[@leopoldorana6300]

kudos to you Kumander,your a brave man!!!

[@benjamindilodilo9626]

Went to South Ubian, Tawi Tawi, so many nice islands to visit. Agree with the people being nice. So peaceful place.

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Thank you Kumander for sharing this awesome content

[@louiswynntorres]

Thank you KD for touring us🙏🙏🙏 God bless you

[@melaimoncatar]

Maayong Bunkag!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very nice experience friend

[@becoming-humble8745]

Love the Concrete wood look

[@sufyanjoe1435]

im native of tawi tawi working in DUBAI always wacthing your video...

[@georgegascojr.4373]

Amazing tawi-tawi❤

[@jinggeorpames3273]

KD our local BBC ( BRITISH BISAYA CORRESPONDENT ) Keep it up, keep safe and enjoy 🎊🎉🎊

[@edwinamil2955]

Thanks for visiting my home land

[@Rogerla62]

I really enjoy the artistry of so many there.

[@dorzeverdays8987]

Wow beautiful place

[@seaweedhero1707]

6:42 Healing Mountain. K. Daot Is Healed!

[@kauai5839]

Nat Geo man a.k.a Kumander Daot Mabuhay and Aloha!👍🏻🤙🏼

[@User5260jo]

That was a fun and great adventure, Kumander D! 😮

[@user-ek2cf8ez2p]

Adventure of a lifetime ❤

[@joeycoloma]

it's a beautiful place to go. thanks for sharing your tour and thoughts kumander D...magsukul!

[@KumanderDaot]

Magsukul!

[@edr_tv]

Kumander daot ❤🇵🇭 Keep safe

[@mylahbarreto5265]

So lush!!

[@clarktiglao834]

amazing Kumander Daot! you look like a professional NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL correspondent.

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

Bring our intentions to that mountain KD❤❤❤

[@gilbertbattung4037]

Your videos are awesome

[@richardroebke3728]

wow< you have lost weight lookin good

[@merlinecacebes]

It's a safe place actually. There's no calamities there like typhoon

[@rhorlandas]

Nice place 👍🏼

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

As always great content❤❤❤

[@marilynleono850]

KD we tour w/u,what a beautiful place❤i hope the place will live in peace 4ever...🤞🤲🙏

[@winniecaballero6266]

Watching from Toronto

[@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830]

I pray that Mindanao will become like Malaysia where Muslims and Christians co-exist for economic development and prosperity, and peaceful place for local and international tourists can visit ❤❤❤

[@TheMathMax]

interesting journey :)

[@Mr.scratch888]

Ma ayong bone thugs kumander! Ride safe✌️

[@Resdep2001]

Excellent video, Commander D.

[@user-hg4md9si3v]

You did a good jobs bro ❤❤

[@budoy571]

Watching po idol full support p0

[@muhjm1946]

I really enjoyed your videos, your visit to Tawi Tawi. May I ask you which tourists guide did you go through. And Zamboanga, your information will be well appreciated. Thank you.

[@KumanderDaot]

Bongao Tourism Office on Facebook 🙂 for Zamboanga, I just go alone or with friends! Thanks so much!

[@Neal_only1]

❤❤❤❤❤ 5 HEARTS

[@redentortiongco5686]

Maayong bungkag kumander!

[@ajuja4620]

My husband visited the place Make a wish

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Bud Bongao is the most beautiful place in tawi Tawi

[@Crey-yk5yy]

Just don't act like a god but respect the local ways anywhere you go & you won't get in trouble. In the meantime the Philippines need clean public toilets in tourists areas. Kumander Daot, thanks for your effort.

[@bow_line]

done on the farthest island in South, time to go to the farthest island in North

[@adamlook798]

Tawi Tawi need a new airport, so underrated location

[@timewithamy9654]

Very nice

[@motoxbaristavlog2867]

Tausog ang kawayan ay Patong or Kayawan.

[@alfeo_1228]

I like your story telling than Kulas.😊

[@oscarhamtig9785]

good morning kumander Daot haha

[@KumanderDaot]

Good morning Oscar haha

[@oscarhamtig9785]

@@KumanderDaot Bongao is beautifull hehe thanks to your video

[@gilberttello08]

👌👌👌

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Many times here in the states you will see Arabic decorations with prayer posters and art on the wall with Arabic writings for prayer and blessings on the walls inside shops. Many times you walk in or can not enter a business because it is prayer times and they are in back on rugs praying or closed for praying times. I wonder if you encounter that? Maybe not so many Arab people's in the Philippines like in Detroit area. It feels awkward to disturb business owners as you go in and see them in prayer rugs.

[@KumanderDaot]

Yes sometimes they close businesses for prayer times. It really depends on the owners though. I noticed some do not practise so strictly. This is something I could talk about more once I learn and experience more of it...

[@cleacon323]

Diba bongao peak tawag dyan?

[@scotbownes5627]

👍🙂

[@acquisitium]

story of your life. if there is a mountain, people want anselm to climb it

[@belri906]

❤️👍❤️☑️

[@remegiobelgira3720]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-qc8gt7so9q]

Pa shout out idol

[@gelberto8611]

Kumander Daot kahibalo ka unsay Tagalog sa Tawi-tawi? 😳

[@elmerfuddphd]

Just subscribed to your channel.Wanted to ask is it safe for foreigner to visit Tboli settlement Lake Sebu area now?We might be in Gensan later this year to visit the wifes family.

[@KumanderDaot]

Lake Sebu has been safe for a long time 🙂 it's a beautiful place! Enjoy your trip!

[@elmerfuddphd]

Thanks a lot!@@KumanderDaot

[@bebotvice4887]

👍👍🤳🏿

[@mansuetoleonis6273]

🇵🇭🫶🌏💪🐅🦅👊✌️♥️👍🤝😲🇵🇭

[@Scalper166]

Kayawan kawayan. Sa tagalog?😂😂 Ambot sa imo😅

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

The kindness of strangers is true across the whole Philippines in my experience.....unless you behave like a real d**khead then you're on your own 😉

[@KumanderDaot]

Haha true that!