Why I Always Return To This Philippines Island (BASILAN)

[@albertreyes3024]

I support K Daot because he's passionate about documenting the local culture and different communities in the Philippines. I appreciate the dedication and hardwork.

[@KumanderDaot]

Good morning everyone! Thanks to the excellent Isabela City Tourism and Lamitan City Tourism Offices for setting everything up! (I also realised my helmet microphone sounds like a Dalek, I need to find a cable that works!)

[@Traumedic21]

Hope you don't turn into a Dalek, mate...hahaha Cheers!

[@MarieChristine95]

I used to watch Dr. Who so I could hear the Dalek say "externinate" 😊

[@baguioboyrider510]

Love your comment stating that "despite the tragedy, we should not judge a place on a historic event...we should still see it's beauty" kudos to you Kumander

[@dodong8507]

Please like 3k views but only 300 plus like Daot deserves these. Thank you for sharing Philippines how I missed to come back home

[@FeliTongson]

Anselm, you garnered a lot of positive comments because the content of your vlog is great and informative!!! You did amazing like the past videos. Stunning photography of Basilian!! And encouraging a lot of Filipinos to visit Basilan!!! Dept of Tourism should employ you because you know how to capture an audience!!’ 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@victoriafediuk954]

Thank you for sharing this small town that people love. and of course you the main reason people love you. you're down to earth guy, you explore our country no matter what and you speak their language. And you're very good. Kudos to Mr. Kumander of the Philippines. thank you for your big heart.

[@Nastyjoie1]

Mabuhay mga kapatid🙌🏼🙏🏼✅❤️atsuuuup 😎😻🖖🏼👍🏻

[@ldyinpurple]

Thanks Kumander for touring us around in Basilan. It makes me think of going to Basilan in the near future. Have a good day!

[@travelingkakabsat]

I can see why you keep going back! Would like to explore the area someday

[@christophervela5447]

Closer to our trip to the Philippines 🇵🇭 😄😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@sarahoyyeng1493]

Thanks for sharing the beautiful place❤❤❤

[@tedsvlogs01]

Excellent storytelling, Kumander. Thank you for posting this.

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Great video. I appreciate the little history lessons. That beach with nearby falls… Breathtaking!

[@seaweedhero1707]

Back in the old folky days The air was magic when we played The riverboat was rockin' in the rain Midnight was the time for the raid Oh, Isabela, proud Isabela They tore you down and plowed you under You're only real with your make-up on How could I see you and stay too long?

[@juliebutterfly7866]

Just came here to like the vid. Will get back and watch it later 😊

[@phantomflanflinger8675]

A fascinating story of another culture I previously wasn't aware of. Thank you.

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

KD thank you for the update❤You are amazing❤Hugs to your wife and daughter❤

[@conanyancidelacruz7615]

Thank you so much commander daot for visiting may place of birth..i missed Isabela so much, i grew up and finished my school days at Isabela City but now i live here in Imus City but may Mother and may siblings are still living at Isabela and also may relatives as well.. love seeing you eating sati basically we eat also there and up to now it is open for business.

[@atabet_ph]

Thanks KD for sharing your amazing videos!

[@Traumedic21]

Good day, mate! Awesome effort, even with the iffy weather at times! It's always refreshing to watch your videos and see these places from your perspective and to find out how they have changed, mate. Cheers!

[@christopherturco197]

So glad you are drawn back to Basilan repeatedly. That ensures that we get to learn more about the people and the culture there. The history is always fascinating and the weaving is incredibly beautiful. You can show that in your vlogs every time and I'll never tire of it. The shirt that you bought really suits you. I would't mind having one of those. Your guide was perfect for you. The Stations of the Cross climb that takes 30 minutes is a 1 hour hike for him... and you.😂 And the kuyas on the boat teaching you some "essential" Yakan phrases were the best.🤣

[@KumanderDaot]

Essential Yakan 101, hahaha!

[@springtime5361]

Hi KD, awesome videos, I always enjoy watching and supporting your channel. Keep it up. May God bless, guide and protect you throughout your journey/ life. From USA

[@margaritasun7908]

A place Im dreaming to visit. 😊

[@mhyrahgu_38]

Love the Batik clothing!!!!! Love this kind of content! Thank you Kumander Daot! Always keep safe on your journey!!! God bless!!!

[@scotbownes5627]

Always great videos 👍🙂

[@vicentepolinar1448]

Great Job! kumander Daot, ..

[@timmy4wimmy]

I'll never tire of this entrance into Isabella. How does she feel ?

[@edr_tv]

kumander d ❤❤ amping good day

[@lornaramirez6567]

You love going to my birthplace Maluso Basilan I still remember Basilan AMPING KUMANDER D!!!!!

[@atebabytorres6357]

My Mom Birthplace is Zamboanga, I really wanted to visit Basilan and Lamitan!

[@r_donor669]

Ganda ng basilan nawsy dumami ang mga turista

[@jovitagibson5567]

Kumander D., I really like your vlog! Thru your video I learned a lot about some interesting history of my Philippine country. I am ashamed to admit that I learned a significant history about the Western countries in comparison to the Philippines, having lived here for 45 years in Canada.But as always, I consider the Philippines as my home country. I love Canada, but I always longed for the Philippines. Thank you for this very informative vlog. Mabuhay po kayo Kumander D., & be careful in your travels!

[@bureaucrazy1234]

Doing great work Daot

[@rubenderequito6396]

If we have Commander...with his Positive...informative pics..to our Country!!! Who Needs Dept.of Tourism??? Many thanks Sir for your Vlogs...👍👍

[@Jimfox222]

Your probably the first Briton to venture that place. Although basilan and maguindanao have a bad image in your vlog we see the place in different perspectives now. kudos to you KD

[@Huazelei2374]

Sticker kumander!! 😅🤙

[@travelwithxavier]

Another amazing vlog Mate thanks for sharing ✌️🛵🇵🇭

[@MarieChristine95]

Hi Kumander D. Between 2000 to 2015, I had a cousin who was an SP04 with the PNP. He can tell plenty of PNP stories😉. Some were scary, many funny ones too. Bur watching this episode reminded me of one of his PNP tales. Apparently, if a PNP officer "misbehave", he gets "exiled" to Sulu or Basilan. But after watching your vlog, I say, Basilan is not bad! I'd request to be sent there!😊.

[@virgo58-c2]

Hello Kumander what a nice shirt love it on you, very nice

[@mrq8402]

Not in the distant future, hopefully, tourism will boom in Basilan and Sulu with luxury resorts and 5 star hotels.

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

KD Is the Honorary Datu of Zambasulta Peninsula. Kudos KD. Stay safe.

[@gonskie]

What jolted my attention was a Cuevas fr.Bacoor Cavite who became a famous man there , but when he went there in the 1900 s there were a few people then in Basilan, that was when Cavitenos were busy fighting the Spaniards and later the Americans, maybe he migrated there to escape the war.

[@roseyadni]

hello mrning idol ingat sa bawat lakad ❤

[@JulieDoria-z7k]

kita naq nemu ganina sa. personal. sir Kumander Daot

[@bornonjuly7052]

I visited Lamitan in 2013 and back then the island province was really few months after that darkest very dangerous place tag.

[@vinzanity68]

Thats a nice shirt ❤

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Did you get a new cam?? Wow!! 🤭💪

[@KumanderDaot]

Yes 😁 Sony FX3!

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

@@KumanderDaot very nice. I’m using my ZV1 M2 some times but I’m sure the stabilization and clarity are nothing like yours! I have a research topic for this evening. Clarity is incredible on yours! Noticed immediately.

[@KumanderDaot]

The stabilisation on the FX3 is a level above! Detail too, yes! I was amazed that this was even possible...

[@SAUDIBOY99]

Amping kumander

[@Ivenwaitingfor]

Morning Kumandet

[@MLBB764]

naksakan store ? sana mayron sila sa shoppee store ganda ng formal attire

[@DallasCarr-1]

Oh no! Kumander has Wet Dog smell from getting drenched by the rain.

[@SAUDIBOY99]

Mashah Allah

[@acquisitium]

nice!

[@angelabueno120]

❤😊

[@osonggala2518]

Hey mate, hm did it cost for the roro? What shipping line is it?

[@KumanderDaot]

343 pesos motorbike and driver on Montenegro 🙂

[@Arichbalaba]

Dili na diay k mobalik sa Sabah,sakay dha zambuanga aleson shipping.sandakan npod ka

[@KumanderDaot]

Nagkita ko ang barko sa Zamboanga port, sakay ko puhon...

[@yamacal1589]

So the datu of Basilan lamitan is a Caviteno.

[@aarendal]

👍❤️😎

[@bonifaciobonifacia8679]

Wonder where their poop, garbage etc go, houses is anchored right on top of water bed, is that pkace not smelly?

[@kuyakevz-ki4ws]

Eyy ka muna daw ey😂

[@noelf3312]

Why the founder of Lamitan did not have a good tombstone.

[@raebertdominicsantos4550]

Because of me and Tok!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!

[@KumanderDaot]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

If Marag Valley was the NPA stronghold Basilan is the Abu Sayyaf stronghold

[@darioabrador9085]

Bot saltik😂

[@robreyetc.85]

for content of course. and to shock local filipinos 😅

[@pohtyukhan9234]

But vloggers promotes tourism, and tells the truth comparing to national medias and networks.

[@Nextonmixvlog]

Kalma lang, You know many appreciate vloggers coz they work hard for their content to show to some Filipinos if not all about what they captured on their camera. Like me, am from Luzon, Bcoz of Daot, through this vlog i learn and know some history, culture of my fellow filipinos in Mindanao and see houses are just on top of waters.

[@pohtyukhan9234]

@@Nextonmixvlog Contrary to your 1st statement with laugh icon it's sarcastic, come to Basilan and you'll be my guest.

[@maegelbolingo9880]

Then?????????

[@hafizmakiglalis4380]

Ignorant take but ok