The Philippines: History, Geography, Economy & Culture

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • An archipelago of 7,600 islands, where South-East Asia meets the Pacific. The Philippine Islands are the large islands of Luzon and Mindanao, and the collection of smaller islands between, known as the Visayas, with Palawan far to the west. 🇵🇭
    🕐TIMESTAMPS🕖
    👉 0:00 Opening Montage
    👉 1:03 Introduction and Titles
    👉 2:07 History
    👉 6:55 Current Affairs and Government
    👉 10:17 Physical Geography
    👉 14:51 Human Geography
    👉 18:22 Economy
    👉 20:35 Culture
    👉 22:45 Summary and Outro
    Being on the boundary of several tectonic plates, the Philippines is home to many active volcanoes, including the current Mount Mayon eruption and the Mount Taal eruption. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century. The Philippines is also in the path of almost every Pacific Typhoon, and Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013 Leyte resulted in thousands losing their lives and millions homeless. 🇵🇭
    The climate of the Philippines is tropical, with a Tropical Rainforest climate in the east, a Tropical Monsoon climate in central areas and a Tropical Savannah climate in the far west, and sheltered parts of Luzon. 🇵🇭
    Manila is the national capital, and home to almost one-third of the country's estimated 110 million population. Cebu City and Davao City are the two other large population centers. 🇵🇭
    Filipinos (known locally as Pinoys) are a unique blend of Austronesian Island people with Spanish names that speak American English, as a result of the Philippines being ruled during colonial times by Spain and the USA. Because of their connections with the USA, many Filipinos or their sons and daughters have gone on to famous careers in entertainment, such as Lea Salonga, Lou Diamond Phillips, apl.de.ap, Arnel Pineda, Enrique Iglesias and Monique Lhuillier. Their most famous sports champion is undoubtedly Manny Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to win a championship in eight weight categories. 🇵🇭
    Most Filipinos are Catholic, a result of centuries of missionary work during the Spanish colonial period. Despite colonialism, however, all Filipinos speak one or more of the 180 native languages and dialects, with Tagalog and Cebuano making up half of all speakers. The Filipino language (along with English) is the official language, and is a standardised form of Tagalog. 🇵🇭
    More than 10% of Filipinos live and work abroad in an attempt to overcome the difficult economic situation for most in the country. Most merchant ships around the world have majority Filipino crews, while the women find work as domestic maids, nannies and nurses. Many Filipinas look abroad to marry and succeed as many Western men admire them for their famous beauty. 🇵🇭
    The economy of the Philippines is about one-third agriculture, with rice being the main subsistence crop. Electronics and high tech have recently made in-roads and are now the largest exports. Government corruption, and poor infrastructure, however, hold back the country from fulfilling its potential, where neighbours like Malaysia and Taiwan have succeeded. This corruption reached its height during the rule of Ferdinand Marcos, and his wife Imelda Marcos, who had a collection of thousands of shoes from the embezzlement of the public purse, while millions lived in poverty. 🇵🇭
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Komentáře • 876

  • @Geodiode
    @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +200

    Are you from the Philippines or living there? If so, please say HI and tell us where you're from! Mabuhay! 🤩

    • @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290
      @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290 Před 2 lety +7

      American born filipino on both parents sides. Visited family there 4 times. Really nice documentary and excellent aerial drone footage. Greetings from Seattle Washington.

    • @cccddd3281
      @cccddd3281 Před 2 lety +4

      Hello from Manila

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +2

      @@coffeeisthepathtovictory1290 thank you very much! See my other video about the Pacific Northwest Climate... I've got you covered in every way ;)

    • @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290
      @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290 Před 2 lety

      @@Geodiode
      Lol awesome I will certainly check it out, these are just excellent insights around the Pacific.

    • @babypacquiao2
      @babypacquiao2 Před 2 lety

      Born on Currimao ilocos Norte

  • @mackemacchiato3238
    @mackemacchiato3238 Před 2 lety +314

    Been all over the Philippines 8 years in a row. My favourite land to Travel to. Friendliest people in SouthEast Asia (been in all countries there).

    • @xfinity319
      @xfinity319 Před 2 lety +6

      That’s amazing to hear! I can’t wait to explore more of the Philippines! 😍

    • @reeserabaya2451
      @reeserabaya2451 Před rokem +4

      Thank you,. For the complements 😍

    • @eunicecardozosilva3876
      @eunicecardozosilva3876 Před rokem +6

      I heard from everyone had visited the Philippines 🇵🇭, they fall in love with the people and culture!!!🥰😍💯🌎❤

    • @ronnienestor
      @ronnienestor Před rokem +4

      Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it so much.
      We respect foreigners and locals alike.

    • @EPHZAM
      @EPHZAM Před rokem +2

      I learnt their history now and its sad the problem they encountered under US and other occupation. They still keep Catholic FAITH AND Spanish names, Spain was far kinder to them than Americans. Love from India.

  • @domizzi626
    @domizzi626 Před rokem +34

    I love the Philippines 🇵🇭. As soon as I set foot in Cebu City, I fell in love with the country. Not only for its natural beauty but the people are the friendliest. Even random people smile at you and greet you. I haven’t been there Since 2019, and I truly miss it so much. Hopefully in 2023 I can return once again.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem +4

      Fits my experience! I was in Cebu just a year before you

  • @kalboangel
    @kalboangel Před 2 lety +73

    you did a great documentary,I am Italian but I know that country very well, having been there more than 20 times and having a Filipino wife.

  • @xfinity319
    @xfinity319 Před 2 lety +85

    Oh The Philippines, truly a gem of the world. Aside from its breathtaking nature, it’s people are it’s treasure. So warm and welcoming.

  • @FearfullyandWonderfullyMade.

    Filipino's are some of the nicest people I know and went to school with in San Diego, CA. I'm sad this happened to them. I'm glad they got their independence. I was excited when my country S.Sudan gained it's independence as well. May you flourish and prosper in Jesus name.

    • @arolemaprarath6615
      @arolemaprarath6615 Před 2 lety +2

      Amen 🙏. Is San Diego in Mexico?

    • @FearfullyandWonderfullyMade.
      @FearfullyandWonderfullyMade. Před 2 lety

      @@arolemaprarath6615 No. San Diego is in California. Mexico was only 25-42 minutes away from me. San Diego, is very close to the border.

    • @sharronarturi7958
      @sharronarturi7958 Před rokem

      Well done, you presented this colorful culture in this beautiful video so well I watched it several times! Thank you 🙏

  • @megawega6370
    @megawega6370 Před rokem +5

    Good video. Yes, yes I live here and live near San Fernando/Angeles City in Pampanga. Retired now, but used to have BPOs in Makati. The Philippines, to me, is the most beautiful nation I have ever visited (over 80 countries visited in my lifetime) and also has friendliest and most hospitable people in the world. I wake up thanking my lucky stars that I live here. Mahal ko ang Pilipinas! ❤ 🇵🇭

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Thanks - and wonderful to hear!

  • @culbered
    @culbered Před 2 lety +20

    I am an American expat, living with my Filipina wife, in Pasig City, National Capital Region. Thank you for this positive overview of our beautiful home and its beautiful people.
    The only edit I would request is to change the name of the body of water to the West. We prefer calling it "The West Philippine Sea." Thank you again. Blessings and Mabuhay.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks, and congratulations on the move!

    • @nopisful
      @nopisful Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah! West Philippine Sea!

  • @Leto85
    @Leto85 Před rokem +43

    Dude, the amount of work you've put in this video is amazing! The music, the visuals, the graphics that you created. You are as entertaining as you are educational. Thank you so much!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Wow thank you very much. I hope you can share with your subs? ;)

    • @evepalisada2640
      @evepalisada2640 Před rokem

      Well-researched...well- thought out. Thank you so much Sir! Am from Western Visayas, Iloilo province. God bless

  • @roseanntano2600
    @roseanntano2600 Před rokem +9

    As a Filipino and Philippine history enthusiast, I can say that you nailed every bit of information in this video. This is one of the most educational contents about the Philippines I have seen so far! Kudos! 👏💯🎯🇵🇭🔥💗

    • @RishTheMan
      @RishTheMan Před 11 měsíci

      He got the ones about Rizal, Del Pilar, Jaena and the Revolution wrong.

  • @devhun1444
    @devhun1444 Před rokem +7

    Love philipines from indonesia

  • @litenut1182
    @litenut1182 Před rokem +11

    The Philippines has everything..beautiful modern cities, spectacular mountains & amazing beaches, wow!

  • @mhail7874
    @mhail7874 Před rokem +24

    What I took from learning about the Philippines is that they are a cultural fusion. They stick to their own culture and traditions but adding a _touch_ of Spanish and American culture. Whether you like that or not, it still makes them unique in a way.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem +4

      Indeed. No culture is truly isolated. There are influences across all. In the Philippines, perhaps influenced more than others, but still definitely Pinoy!

    • @migspeculates
      @migspeculates Před 11 měsíci

      The Philippines is a sponge.

  • @ww2clips10
    @ww2clips10 Před 2 lety +31

    Much better than Geography Now, and i loved that you include the whole history (at least) of the Philippines, Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭😀

  • @evangelinepalisoc7330
    @evangelinepalisoc7330 Před 2 lety +18

    Philippines is my birth country of which am proud of it.
    I live in the Northern central Luzon Pangasinan.
    Thank you for making documentary of the Philippines.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for writing. And glad you liked the video!

  • @thomasmanning829
    @thomasmanning829 Před 2 lety +77

    The world is changing, especially as major economies experience problems resulting from extreme debts and promised but unaffordable redistributions. The Philippines is in a very strong position relative to "developed" nations in this regard.
    I'm moving to the Philippines.

    • @suskagusip1036
      @suskagusip1036 Před 2 lety +3

      Trump and Paris Hilton already moved their hotels there. You go to Manila it looks like New York. I don't like it. I went home to hear the chicken and the island vibes.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +3

      I'm tempted, but the heat is too much for me. I prefer cooler climates.

    • @thomasmanning829
      @thomasmanning829 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Geodiode There actually are cooler locations there.

    • @thomasmanning829
      @thomasmanning829 Před 2 lety +4

      @@Geodiode There are some higher elevation locations that are cooler. Search online.

    • @thomasmanning829
      @thomasmanning829 Před 2 lety +1

      @@suskagusip1036 There are 7,500+ islands. Manila is too crowded for me.

  • @kamilhussain1026
    @kamilhussain1026 Před 2 lety +9

    I love Philippines love from India 👍

  • @kamonmanstarks4455
    @kamonmanstarks4455 Před 2 lety +11

    In Thailand we have many teachers from Philippine we always sharing food for each other. We like their dessert made from kaya

  • @nancylatumbo8054
    @nancylatumbo8054 Před 2 lety +39

    Thank you for featuring our beloved country, the Philippines! It's good to know that you have been here and you have experienced how truly fascinating our archipelago is. It is not easy to lead a country as diverse as ours not only in culture, language, and various other aspects, but we still manage to rally together and be united towards a common cause. That's why we can still smile after having been devastated by typhoons and other natural calamities.
    Great job, Geodiode! 👍😍❤️

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you Nancy. It means a lot to get the "ok" from a local. It can be easy, as a foreigner, to miss important things out.
      Yes, you are a strong people that have been through so much. I just feel that you are below the potential you could really achieve - if only you good deal with all that govt. corruption, you would be an economic powerhouse!

  • @enterthegungeoneer7226
    @enterthegungeoneer7226 Před 2 lety +66

    Best country documentary on this platform! I strongly recommend watching the other videos in the series!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks very much! And I appreciate you coming to the premiere!

    • @BlackenedGold
      @BlackenedGold Před 3 měsíci

      Just liked and subscribed after this comment, I'm keen.
      Just started this one though.
      😊

  • @aurorarivas6823
    @aurorarivas6823 Před 2 lety +10

    I love my own native land, Philippines my Philippines! Thank you for this beautiful documentary you'd shared w/us. Praise God for this wonderful country! God bless you!

  • @anitagubalane7510
    @anitagubalane7510 Před 2 lety +19

    Thanks for your appreciation to the Philippines. We love your full and detailed information about my country. 🇵🇭😊🙏❤️

  • @kanchansingh9372
    @kanchansingh9372 Před 2 lety +38

    Underrated country

    • @severinofenequito9215
      @severinofenequito9215 Před 2 lety +1

      What did you say about my country

    • @Genkiooo
      @Genkiooo Před 2 lety +8

      @@severinofenequito9215 Underrated.. A hidden gem, buried in the dirt. Its a compliment, nothing bad about that.

    • @kecleonboi
      @kecleonboi Před 2 lety

      By who?

    • @JanJan-gn5io
      @JanJan-gn5io Před rokem

      @@severinofenequito9215
      its a compliment be proud

  • @paul5475
    @paul5475 Před 2 lety +8

    Its one of the most realistic explanation of the Philippines. I don't understand why You're video didn't get any viewers. Also it didn't really pop up in search when we try to search Philippines.
    WoW this channel deserve to have more views and subscribers.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Have a look at the number of views now. You got your wish! ;)
      And thanks! :)

  • @eunicecardozosilva3876
    @eunicecardozosilva3876 Před 2 lety +14

    🥰❤ I love the Philippine people! This one is the best video I've seen, very educational. One day I want to visit the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤💯

  • @MaranaoTours
    @MaranaoTours Před rokem +3

    I’m a Muslim Filipino based in the UAE and I’m always proud to tell my local friends here how beautiful our country is. Now I can share with them your video. Thanks a lot and God bless ❤️😊

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Thanks v much. I take it you're from Mindanao, where most of the muslims are?

    • @MaranaoTours
      @MaranaoTours Před rokem +1

      Geodiode You’re right, I’m from Mindanao. There are 5 Muslim tribes in Mindanao & one of these tribes is called Maranao from the province of Lanao del Sur & our area is where the second largest lake in the Philippines is located called Lake Lanao 😀

  • @G5Philippines
    @G5Philippines Před 2 lety +10

    Wonderful video on the general history and culture of the Philippines. We are an American/Filipina couple and enjoy our life living in the Philippines! 😍

  • @ferdieblanco1165
    @ferdieblanco1165 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you for your wonderful documentary of our country. I'm from the island municipality of Cuyo, Palawan with Spanish descent. The Spanish Friars came to Cuyo island in the 1620s.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for stopping by. I visited Coron and Busuanga Islands in your province. Simply stunning landscapes. And as touched in the video, it fascinates me that almost all surnames are Spanish there, but so few now speak the language...

  • @katarzynalpzm0arajko-nenow32
    @katarzynalpzm0arajko-nenow32 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Hello! Greetings from Poland. I've met some Philipino friends working with me hand in hand in Norway, in hospital in Stavanger. They were really super friendly, smiling, nice and approachable. I was wondering how can they get along there in such extremely different culture, very different climate and more distant/reserved people that don't speak much. 😂I really hope to visit Philipines one day. Take care, God bless you ❤

    • @Flawed-Awed-Gawed
      @Flawed-Awed-Gawed Před 3 měsíci

      As a Catholic nation, am sure they are taught to serve people as slaves (nurse). Poland is a difficult country due to its flag. I can never remember the flag of Poland except until I tell myself to remember Poland as a country that has no place for others. Only two. Two is not a nice number. 🇵🇱 With white on top and red below, it has a difficult flag to remember. Inverted flag is of Indonesia which has zero similarity with Poland. What does Po -land mean anyway? Does Po have any meaning?

  • @lordlem
    @lordlem Před 2 lety +22

    This is amazing. It’s a comprehensive account of the history and current facts about the Philippines. Salamat for this educational and entertaining video. Keep up the great job.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Glad you liked it!

  • @rsandersr47
    @rsandersr47 Před rokem +3

    Just visited for the first time a few months ago! Beautiful country and wonderful people. Can't wait to go back!

  • @guywholikesbreathing1263
    @guywholikesbreathing1263 Před 2 lety +73

    Unfortunate to see that your videos don't get as much attention as I think they should but just keep up the good work and I believe you'll get there

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +7

      Thanks - yes, it takes time but once we are at 100k subs, then the game changes...

  • @jrpeppervideos
    @jrpeppervideos Před 2 lety +5

    Love your video…I’m a Filipino teacher in the US….I’m glad you like our country…love to teach American students too🤗🇵🇭

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed and found it useful in your lessons!

  • @emf49
    @emf49 Před rokem +15

    I have several friends who come from different countries and you are helping me to learn more about them and their history. Thanks so much for this wonderful series. 😊

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem +1

      Glad to hear that! And you're welcome!

  • @Jalalgm
    @Jalalgm Před rokem +5

    This is indeed a nicely presented organized history and summarized introduction to wonderful Philippines. Thanks B.J.Ranson for the nice video with lots of valuable information and details in one video. Wish you will keep making more video series about this beautiful country and the friendly polite people.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Thank you very much! Yes, more to come!

  • @nunyabiznes33
    @nunyabiznes33 Před rokem +8

    As a Filipino, all I can say is the Philippines is truly one of the countries of world.

    • @michahyu26840
      @michahyu26840 Před dnem

      It is indeed truly, one of the countries in history, and in the world. I shed a tear at your magnificent statement, it has moved my heart.😢🥺

  • @mikebacchus721
    @mikebacchus721 Před rokem +5

    I visited the Philippines in 2019 to 2021 Love the people night life especially in Cebu city. Hope to revisit after All Covid lockdown and closed business recovered, vacation is is truly different from The Western countries.i send my Love to the Philippines.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed your visit. I was there in 2018. Sadly they're still holding onto draconian restrictions and entry requirements there, only hurting the millions of people that rely upon tourism within the country.

  • @NigelFoster1969
    @NigelFoster1969 Před rokem +3

    Great job. Love the Philippines. My wife is a Filipino and we visit regularly.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      That's awesome! And thanks!

  • @migspeculates
    @migspeculates Před 2 lety +17

    This channel is better than Geography Now. Less hype and effects, more on facts. Great job!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you! Yes, I very specifically wanted to avoid their style. Not into any of the hype or gimmicks. I just want to portray the facts in a way that is understandable to any, and show a bit of earth's beauty along the way

    • @migspeculates
      @migspeculates Před 2 lety +1

      @@Geodiode I used to be a fan of Geography Now until they started milking their subscribers. They did an episode about the Philippines and it in some areas it was poorly researched and purely based on what their Filipino fans wanted to hear.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +3

      Good research should always be the first port of call in making any factual presentation. I do my best to make sure the info i find online is corroborated by multiple sources. And if there is a difference in opinion on something, will always mention this and present both sides

    • @helmutkruger1192
      @helmutkruger1192 Před 2 lety +1

      Gnow is a joke nowadays, unlike before when the channel was starting the quality was excellent when barby was the only host. Now each video exceed 40 mins because half of its time goes to force humor and cringey skits, and I think most subscribers of his channel agree that his friends is one big of a mess and do harm than good for Gnow

    • @michahyu26840
      @michahyu26840 Před 2 dny

      @@migspeculates Now you have me curious; could you tell me the video title about the poorly researched one, my good sir?

  • @suskagusip1036
    @suskagusip1036 Před 2 lety +11

    Thanks for summarizing our history/geography class in 10 minutes. I don't need to go to school anymore to learn our history. 😊

  • @hopereyes1219
    @hopereyes1219 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for featuring my beloved country the Philippines. More power Geodiode.
    Greetings from the culinary capital of the Philippines, Pampanga ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Great to hear - thanks for stopping by!

  • @bernstravel
    @bernstravel Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for appreciating our country Philippines and it's more fun in thr Philippines and please enjoy the beauty of the island and hospitality of our people. Godbless

  • @1Nonlyghostboi
    @1Nonlyghostboi Před 2 lety +25

    After many years i finally got a channel purely and wholely dedicates to geography.
    Your vids are good sir🙏

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +6

      Thanks! Yes, there are other geography channels, but they're a bit more "populist" in their approach. I do things my own way, and it seems it is appreciated by many.

    • @1Nonlyghostboi
      @1Nonlyghostboi Před 2 lety

      @@Geodiode 🙏

    • @kanchansingh9372
      @kanchansingh9372 Před 2 lety

      Check out atlas pro and amit senugupta too

    • @1Nonlyghostboi
      @1Nonlyghostboi Před 2 lety

      @@kanchansingh9372 i have subscribed both channels but both channels are not exactly about different countries and their climate

    • @kanchansingh9372
      @kanchansingh9372 Před 2 lety

      @@1Nonlyghostboiwhat abt geography now

  • @eastofthemississippi968
    @eastofthemississippi968 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm trying to learn as much as possible before I visit.

  • @shubhojitchattopadhyay2302
    @shubhojitchattopadhyay2302 Před 2 lety +22

    Amazing series. The best georgraphy docuseries out there. I can't wait for your India episode, the subsequent 1 Billion views and this channel finally getting the recognition it deserves.

  • @hilarioli4472
    @hilarioli4472 Před 2 lety +6

    One of the loveliest island paradise. The homeland where I was born. Lots of sun kissed beaches and with some of the friendliest people. Love that your vlog showed the best of the Philippines. Mabuhay and thanks for showcasing the country 👍😊✌️

  • @jasonfisher407
    @jasonfisher407 Před rokem +6

    Filipino here! I wanted to thank you for letting everyone know the truth! We are Austronesian peoples from Malay-Indonesian descent. Our genealogy doesn't really reside with the Spanish as many believe. (Common misconception). Great video!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem +1

      You're welcome! And yes, I research the ethnicities aspects carefully in my videos, as I know it's a very sensitive subject for all concerned!

    • @derbdep
      @derbdep Před 6 měsíci +1

      we're not from malay Indonesian descent. the education system has updated the origins of our people to include the more modern theory which is accurate. the Austronesian expansion from Taiwan South to the Philippines, and then out to Micronesia (who are very close to us), Indonesia and Malaysia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Madagascar. there are videos on the Austronesian expansion stage of Philippine history on CZcams, and these videos are in our K-12 educational curriculum now.

    • @jasonfisher407
      @jasonfisher407 Před 6 měsíci

      @derbdep You are right! I found out about this a few months ago. There is a CZcamsr called Masaman and he explains the history in-depth. This makes total sense and explains alot of my questions. Alot of the taiwanese tribes are very similar to the igorots and mountainous people's in Northern Philippines and Baguio.

  • @rubyevangelista8897
    @rubyevangelista8897 Před 2 lety +4

    Yes sir proud filipino here.Happy to have found someone desribing the Philippines and narrating everything about without biased or a little bit sarcatic when you mention the so called shoes collection of the former first lady Imelda Marcos.Oher than the shoes collection it is nice to know you have taken the time let them know about the Philippines.MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!!

  • @ashleypenn7845
    @ashleypenn7845 Před 2 lety +15

    I've yet to meet a Filipino who is anything but super friendly. :)

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Me too!

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 Před 2 lety

      well I’ve met a few that fit the bill for what you couldn’t find..
      we all have em 😳👀

  • @vibecitypriyanshu
    @vibecitypriyanshu Před 2 lety +8

    This channel makes me love nature more every time I open it.

  • @Darkstar001
    @Darkstar001 Před 2 lety +14

    Amazing video as always. Cannot wait to see your channel grow, you deserve over a million subs.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +2

      Let's dream of that day! And thanks for stopping by for the premiere!

  • @johanj3674
    @johanj3674 Před 2 lety +18

    Really interesting to learn how diverse the ethnicity is, after being colonised for so long.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +2

      Indeed - I can't think of many countries that were colonised and yet held onto their indigenous languages in so diverse a way.

  • @mushtaqabbasi2828
    @mushtaqabbasi2828 Před 2 lety +8

    Philippines is beautiful country

  • @Nisa-gs5xl
    @Nisa-gs5xl Před 2 lety +4

    love love love my philippines watching in pennsylvania from visayan island os samar

  • @edwinwong5517
    @edwinwong5517 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank You for bringing the light of the Island nation of the Philippines. God Bless!!!

  • @donieambrocio403
    @donieambrocio403 Před 2 lety +3

    Pag na watch itong video na pwedeng pwede official documentary ng Pinas dahil sa mga acurate details dito. Pag napanood ito ng mga corrupt mula sa Barangay pataas sa main man ng bansa, ma realize nila na sila ang bara sa lalamunan para sana sa pag angat ng economy ng Pinas. Thank you very much dito sa producer. God bless you.

    • @juliomandiaga9612
      @juliomandiaga9612 Před měsícem

      Bakit ka nag-i-Ingles? Tinagalog mo na lang sana. Nag-i-ngles Ingles ka pa kasi hindi ka naman marunong mag-ingles.

  • @daisylupague1744
    @daisylupague1744 Před rokem +2

    Thank you sir for exploring or featuring our beloved country Philippines❤🇵🇭
    Am from The Visayas Region❤

  • @joanneho5227
    @joanneho5227 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for creating such wholesome content! As someone who's interested in geography/climate, I find your videos very informative and entertaining at the same time. Excited to learn more about our vast planet!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Wow, thank you! I appreciate those kind comments.

  • @stephenbrand5661
    @stephenbrand5661 Před 2 lety +7

    I love how the country spans nearly the entire northern tropics, really shows you how diverse those low latitude climates can be!

  • @nenehyung3644
    @nenehyung3644 Před rokem +3

    Philippines is a beautiful country ,if only the government and politician is not corrupt its a nice place to live .Anyways thanks for uploading this video 😊

  • @nnayam4144
    @nnayam4144 Před rokem +7

    Philippines ♥️, I live in one of the island with 5 towns only but many volcanoes..

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for checking in. Stay safe with all of those volcanoes!

    • @zachzoldyck1796
      @zachzoldyck1796 Před 4 měsíci

      Camiguin Island ❤

  • @andersonarieiv973
    @andersonarieiv973 Před 2 lety +3

    Incredible video! Congrats! - I learned a lot about Philippines..... thank you so much.

  • @nimphapascuaburns5386
    @nimphapascuaburns5386 Před rokem +3

    I am delighted to learn about Philippines history

  • @alexanderrelveria
    @alexanderrelveria Před rokem +2

    Thank you for a very comprehensive video of the Philippines ❤

  • @juliusschultz2661
    @juliusschultz2661 Před 2 lety +7

    I love your videos, very high quality and formative.

  • @sarapbuhay5519
    @sarapbuhay5519 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi! I'm from the province of Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region, Luzon Island. Thanks for the upload about the Philippines.

  • @elmercelo9357
    @elmercelo9357 Před 2 lety +3

    Wowwww! Best documentary of PH ever of a vlogger. Great job! We Filipinos sincerely appreciate your utmost effort making this video. It's just a matter of time, this video will go viral. Love love love it! New subscriber here! Good luck & God bless!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! It just went viral :)

  • @suskagusip1036
    @suskagusip1036 Před 2 lety +5

    You have the most accurate documentary about our country. God bless and Mabuhay.

  • @nyledadi3209
    @nyledadi3209 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this video. Watching from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

  • @marvindockery4377
    @marvindockery4377 Před 2 lety +5

    I have lived in central Leyte for 3.5 years. I am very interested in the history of the PH.

  • @MrRoberto8173
    @MrRoberto8173 Před 2 lety +2

    Cuban with Filipina wife,love the Philippines..Cubano con esposa Filipina..

  • @kwokonnlee2146
    @kwokonnlee2146 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely resourceful for the information of history ,geography and culture .Pinoy is #1 in the world❤

  • @AmazingPhilippines1
    @AmazingPhilippines1 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Good review of the Philippines. THANKS.

  • @VeronicaLopez-lj6zj
    @VeronicaLopez-lj6zj Před 2 lety +7

    Great videos, make me love Earth again and want to keep travelling. Great Job Mr. Giode!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Muchas gracias Veronica! It is a beautiful planet, and my goal is to show it in its glory, while teaching a thing or two about it.

  • @vmpineda155
    @vmpineda155 Před 2 lety +2

    Good presentation to the history of the Philippines, Thank you

  • @JoyismyQ
    @JoyismyQ Před 2 lety +5

    New subscriber here. I’m from the Philippines, thank you for featuring our country.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for subbing! And lucky that I chose your country among the first to cover ;)

    • @mcmacshalfilya
      @mcmacshalfilya Před 2 lety

      If that is where you are, then I want to go there!!😃

  • @teej143
    @teej143 Před rokem +3

    On point! I wish we have more information about the jade kingdoms and sultanates which made the first cities in the archipelago

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Thank you! Sadly we don't have enough written records from that period and so can only rely upon the Chinese and their mixed accounts subject to bias or misinformation because they would have heard them from travellers' tales.

    • @derbdep
      @derbdep Před 6 měsíci

      Hi @geodiode.
      We do have at least a few :) the Laguna Copperplate inscription is the oldest full document from the archipelago dating from 900AD. it was written in Old Malay with heavy sanskrit words, Hindu-Buddhist references and the Hindu Calendar (dated exactly to April 21, 900CE but in the Saka year "according to astromony"- as losted from the document itself). It also includes old Tagalog words. it shows at that time, our ancestors were predominantly Hindus and Buddhists, a typical Southeast Asian feudal caste system, and from the names and titles of the nobles, very similar culture among the nobility to places like Java and Bali (although ordinary people probably always had the same Austronesian culture that ties it to the Pacific as well as the rest of island Southeast Asia). It also shows how important "utang" (debts) were for our ancestors as it is today, seeing as the document venorated a "honorable Namwaran" from his gold debt to a local ruler 😂 its a fascinating document, I highly recommend you give it a look.
      We also have a Vajrayana Buddhist Mahapratisara mantra found in Mindanao, dedicated to Avalokiteshwara. dating to the 12th century. Again its fascinating.
      We also have beautiful artefacts of golden statues of a Golden Tara and Golden Kinnari (Buddhist diwata) as well as "icons" of Avalokiteshwara (a bodhisattva or aspect of the Buddha), and Hindu devatas Ganesha, and Vishnu in Cebu, Palawan and Mindanao. We also find artefacts of native Austronesian Anito (the cognate for Polynesian Aitu), showing that the kingdoms, chiefdoms and thalassocrasies also maintained their austronesian sea going cultures.
      interestingly, the way most practice catholicism and islam has a substrate of buddhist and hindu elements. Such as beliefs in "diwata" (from sanskrit devata, meaning deities) which still exist to this day even among the majority christians, and belief in karma (gaba or kamla) is still pretty strong abross the archipelago. Common prayers and "orasyon" (mantras) are usually said in a form more simolar to how Thais and Balinese people would repeat their Sanskrit and Pali mantras. theyre repeated over and over again at highspeed and in a monotone voice. All Saints day here resembles Obon and the Ghost Festivals of Japan and other oarts of non-christianized Asian countries in the region, than anything in the West. Food, drinks, candles, and even incense are offered at the graves of the dead. This country has a peculiarly Asian take on Catholicism.
      Interestingly, the Spanish colonizers allowed some high class native clan names for the nobility (ginoo or kadatuan caste) to remain. So we have surnames today like Laxamana (from Laksmana, the Sanskrit title for a naval-general), Puno (meaning a root or leader), Gatdula and Gatchalian (from Gat Dula, and Gat sa Lian, Gat being a title for duke in our precolonial political states. Dula being an ancestral name, and sa Lian meaning "of Lian". These families, although normal citizens today, are the descendants of the local chieftancy or nobility which were Christianized by the Spanish). If you notice names with non-Spanish origin, they are either from the Bangsamoro (muslim filipinos), from the other grpups who werent colonized historically or were from the precolonial nobility castes that were once in charge of the many city states and polities that made up this archipelago before the 1500s :) Makes you wonder about Manny Pacquiao entering politics again as a Senator and presidential candidate in our last national election, maybe its something "in his (possibly blue) blood" 😂

  • @7kikoae77jungle9
    @7kikoae77jungle9 Před 2 lety +13

    Please promote the Remaining Philippine rainforest. I just want to see the beauty of our remaining primary rainforest in the Philippines before its too late.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      So little of it is left that it was very difficult to find footage of it in the video...

    • @migspeculates
      @migspeculates Před 2 lety +2

      Well it is our responsibility to maintain or replant them, right?

    • @7kikoae77jungle9
      @7kikoae77jungle9 Před 2 lety +2

      @@migspeculates offcourse dapat yung Native at Endemic sa Area na yon ang dapat nating tinatanim. Hindi pwedeng Exotic species na galing sa ibang bansa. Imagine niyo nmn mahahaluan ng Invasive exotic species yung Natural forest naten? Yan din ang pinaka malaking pagkakamali na ginagawa sa Reforestation projects na nangyayari dito. Puro Non-Native ang ginagamit for tree planting. Masisira ang Natural Ecosystem ng rainforest natin.

  • @pmhernane3903
    @pmhernane3903 Před 2 lety +8

    I am wondering why comparee to our neighboring countries, our foreign tourist arrival is significantly lower. There are so many tourist spots in the Philippines that even most Filipinos have never explored. Just the fact that there are more than 7k islands, but many of us have never been into other islands particularly those living in the city like me, makes me a bit sad. There are so many places to visit within the country so travelling abroad would be last in my list. Let's explore our local tourist spots and help local economies grow 😊

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +4

      An excellent question. I think that is changing though, and especially with all the travel restrictions that I expect to end by the end of the year. Philippines was on the up-and-coming radar for European travellers to explore. Be patient, as long as you keep being friendly, people will come!

    • @zachzoldyck1796
      @zachzoldyck1796 Před 4 měsíci

      We don't have enough facilities that foreigners wanted to see and also the culture that we have is not too exotic and less seen from our real culture not the late colonizers influenced unlike our neighboring countries they still preserved at some point.

  • @nicolajohnson4327
    @nicolajohnson4327 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful videos used and a complex history made simple to understand. Thanks

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před rokem

      Glad you liked it! Thanks!

  • @richardtorres2676
    @richardtorres2676 Před 2 lety +21

    Very complex and well explained video of that beautiful country! I encourage you guys to see all the countries listed in the Nation States of Earth series, they are as amazing as enlightening! Always top 👏👏

  • @kka08
    @kka08 Před 2 lety +7

    this is such a beautiful country.. remained neglected for years. you have covered literally every dimension of information needed to know about any country.👍

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thanks - I tried to cover everything important, but I'm sure I forgot one or two things!

  • @royborda
    @royborda Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Did enjoy watching it. Thank you for compiling this. Great work.

  • @sonumbaeng
    @sonumbaeng Před 2 lety +2

    Very very good. So much info packed in such a small time . Incredible. Thanks. 👍🤝

  • @stefanexplores
    @stefanexplores Před 2 lety +7

    This is amazing.

  • @lrn_news9171
    @lrn_news9171 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome!

  • @gregoriosoriano6453
    @gregoriosoriano6453 Před rokem

    Beautiful! Very good presentation!

  • @polarequatorial709
    @polarequatorial709 Před 2 lety +15

    Another great video 😀
    I love the Philippines, and you included a lot of great photography, as well as some maps I had not seen before.
    When you broached the subject of religion, I thought you might have mentioned more about the Islamic militant separatists on Mindanao.
    I look forward to the next episode!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! Yes a lot of work went into finding those images and videos. In regard to the Muslim militant separatists, I was aware of this issue, but the video was already longer than I had intended, so it (along with many other things I could have mentioned), got cut.

  • @phbeds2656
    @phbeds2656 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank god you released this video
    i need it for my studies
    thank you

  • @theodorvaltingojer2879
    @theodorvaltingojer2879 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Ben! Thanks for another great video!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Hey Theo! Thanks - still subscribed I see ;)

  • @travelstreetfoodvlog
    @travelstreetfoodvlog Před rokem +2

    Fantastic video, amazing history.

  • @alperenbaser7952
    @alperenbaser7952 Před 2 lety +6

    We need more of your videos. I cannot wait

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you as always Alperen!

  • @Happy-Doggo00
    @Happy-Doggo00 Před 2 lety +2

    I am living in the Philippines
    Mabuhay!

  • @reineh3477
    @reineh3477 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful video

  • @timmycarnell6620
    @timmycarnell6620 Před 2 lety +1

    This was an amazing insight video of the most spectacular place on earth.
    Maraming Salamt Po Kaibigan.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Thanks v much! I loved my visit there a few years ago, and will come back again.

  • @sharonsobrevilla
    @sharonsobrevilla Před 2 lety +2

    Thank u very much...! So wonderful or beautiful our country... God bless...! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ershadoftadeh5322
    @ershadoftadeh5322 Před 2 lety

    useful! Thanks!

  • @magiciv6628
    @magiciv6628 Před rokem +2

    Amazing 👏 thank you for showing us your video about Philippines

  • @shaddict4418
    @shaddict4418 Před 2 lety +2

    So in depth and very well researched and reported as is without bias or filter! Thank you very much for covering my birthland with such detail and integrity! Very difficult to find informational videos of national geography and anthropology as good as you make them! Subscribed and looking forward to more of your content 😄

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful! And I try my best to keep it impartial.

  • @juancasas0915
    @juancasas0915 Před 2 lety +2

    ¡Hola! Gracias por compartir y reportaje este gran video para mi pais Filipinas. Soy de la parte occidental de la provincia de Leyte.....Un saludo!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Před 2 lety

      Gracias! And one of the few remaining Spanish speakers there?