Gel will have her own channel mid July to be independent of someone like myself. I hope you can subscribe to her channel as she will showcase her mountain lifestyle, community and culture.
I’ll be up there in a heart beat when they request of me. Other than that, it’s Gel’s story to tell and I have done enough. Any more from me will probably cross the line of content exploitation
its a natural thing to do this for the pig, its what filipinos do when they do lechon.. its normal..great content and Happy birthday to Gel..and keep doing a great job brotha..watching the vlog now
Its so beautiful there, i cant wait to move to PH also and do vlogs. My channel will also help people there as much as i can…
Yeah. Only Ai and myself in a 3 bedroom house. We have extra space even for the entire family to enjoy the ocean, all my equipment is here, and plenty of comfortable work space
Bro I’ve been wondering this for a long time but in countries like this is fish easier and cheaper to get?
I’m pescatarian so eating fish or chicken exclusively is like my dream. With all those fish in that bucket I would say that it looked cheaper. You should ask about the seafood availability and price someday.
If you live near a fishing community, and they caught too many fish. They give some of it for free. The closer you are to the source the cheaper it is.
Seeing slaughter makes you appreciate your food a lot more huh? That’s the problem with mass production is people get comfortable with a plate of bacon showing up at their house everyday lol
Wow Q, you really blessed my day, what a wonderful video, you’ve planted a good seed in this young girl. please guide her and set up proper perimeters around her, just as there are future subscribers to her channel there will be many predetors as well. once again thank you.
I am guessing based on your comments that you were raised in the protection of the city. Not being exposed to the reality of life away from the stores that supply your daily needs. I am glad that you get to see all of this first hand…
Yeah. I captured the process from start to finish. I edit out a lot of the squealing not know the reaction I would get. But the raw footage will serve as a reminder to myself the sacrifice of 1 life to put food on my table
Bro that TV setup is nicer than a lot of poor American households. I’ve seen flat TV’s like that stacked on books and using a coat hanger to hold it against the wall with some screws.
Sure. This family salvaged that a while back during Odette. If you pay attention closely on the house tour video, I took a peek in the back of the TV to see general age of TV
That is a radio that we call a CPE. Its a cat5/cat6 cable. Most likely not a coaxial cable. Just fyi. And yes doing this type of setup in that environment is very hard. Its amazing they can do it at all.
I felt like something was slightly wrong with the party even though it looks so nice. That’s when I thought to myself, “Where’s the music?”, Here in Texas when there’s a birthday party and we gather like this we’re blasting freestyle music and/or 50 cent’ song, “it’s your birthday”. Haha
@Q Adventures us subscribers should invest in sending a Bluetooth speaker there for them special moments. It makes me wonder a lot of things like what kind of music they listen to? I’m thinking with the strong Spanish influence in the Philippines they probably listen to Hispanic music or something similar.
@Jason Will thanks for the info it’s cool to learn about other places and what they listen to and what not. I guess I would fit in there since I’m obsessed with ’80s and ’90s music being from the United States myself.
Growing up in USA in the 50’s, it was like this! Now its all gated communities and everybody is divided! How beautiful to see the community spirit there!! Beautiful!! Gel is an amazing young lady!
Wonderful to see her happy and excited! Very glad that her online safety is a major concern and that it is priority. I was surprised that she is 12, she is wise and articulate. Awaiting the video of Saturday’s adventure.
Wow great job giving her a party and gifts well deserved that little girl was amazing giving you a tour
and speaking English on your first visit, a very lovely girl ❤❤
A feelgood video that’s hard to beat. Thank you Derek and Ai for giving us all the opportunity to share in this joyful occasion for Gel, her family and friends. What a most loving community spirit they have created in a special piece of paradise. It warms the heart. 🥰🧡👋
Great to see u making her dreams come true, please send my greetings to Gel n her family, i wish the best happy birthday n the best in life yo her and to all siblings, GOD BE WITH ALL OF U🙏😇💙
she is an angel and her parents are such good people and should be so proud of how they have and are raising their children. The gift of leadership and being good parents is the wealthy gift in the world. To the whole family keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do. ❤️
The angel that is captured the hearts of the YouTube community. Happy birthday angel. God bless. Can’t wait to see your own YouTube channel. Hope you get a chance to read this comment.
Really wish everything with the pig was in a separate video… Understand that is reality, but still. 😕 I could have missed that section and been just fine
Where the damn DJ Bru…Very thoughtful of you to give her this experience that they will remember for a lifetime. Its all about the journey we take cuz all destinations lead to the same place.
I’ve bought several pigs over the years when I would get to Leyte, I’d go every 6 months. They cut the pig’s throat and catch the blood and cook it in with the pansit. Those were my very best memories of the Philippines. Women drinking Tuba, men drinking Red Horse, lots of cars games going on later at night. Just always a great time.
@Nobby Norberto … I’m sure they do but when I was there, I didn’t see any men drinking tuba. I bought red horse, the men drank it. They requested it. Regardless, it was a good time, we all enjoyed it.
Always loved how the kids would ask your blessing with the forehead to my hand. You have made this a birthday she’ll never forget. I’ve been to several areas in the Philippines where people live just like this family. They work from the time they wake up almost until they sleep. As little as they had I never heard them complain about what they didn’t have. Where is this place in the Philippines?
She really is a sweet little girl and her family are good people. You discovered a great family on that mountain.
I hope her channel will bring her and her family blessings.
You have it backwards. Mano po – Respect for one’s elders is traditional in the Philippines. When a Filipino child meets an older family member, the youth customarily greets them with a gesture called mano po, taking the older relative’s hand and placing it on his or her own forehead to express profound respect for the elder. The elders response is ” Bless you” so the child or youth is receiving the blessings. Not as you keep saying in your videos.
Yes that was annoying me. You are correct.
I have only watched a few of Derek’s vlogs and I have gathered that he has Chinese heritage, born in Vietnam, lived in the USA and now in the Philippines.
Maybe he has seen similar customs along the way which led him to believe the child was blessing the elder.
that was way more humane ..i lived next to a pig farm they used to hang them up and slit the throat and let them bleed out then do the processing. cows omg that was horrifying lol just a shot in the head with a 22 point blank but you get used to it living next to it as a kid if you want to eat you gotta do it all.
Why don’t you show the killing of the pig? It happens several 100 thousand times a day the world over. And why don’t you help her brother that obviously have cleft lip and palate? Think he maybe needs it more than a girl that is functioning very well. Anyway, thanks for doing good for the orphans, they really need it.
I agree with you with the pig, but it’s activists and youtube that disagree with us. Jesus, with the cleft is my next feature as I am in Bohol now helping another family. Jesus was also very camera shy and starting to get comfortable with me and the camera. I promise you I will feature his story within 2 weeks
Just a heads up man… in the future, don’t include sound or videos of the animal being slaughtered as there may be people that will attack you personally for doing this, PETA people are a different kind of cra-cra man LOL. They’ll make false accusations and youtube may demonetize your channel. It’s just an inconvenience to you and it’s not worth the headache. You know how the Karen or Marites trend nowadays…
I’m married to a filipina and miss this so much. We have a daughter and can’t wait till our 2 month vacation next summer. Going back to the Philippines!
I think it’s important for everyone to learn how to and at times process their own food. By doing so it can give us a better sense of respect for the animals that nourish us. When I process any of my animals I always thank the animal for it’s life and the nourishment that it will provide to my family. But that’s just me, everyone can make their own decisions on the topic. 👍👍
Because of the internet, I would just repeat: To get Angels family independent from other people paying the internet, invest (with the help of the viewers) a few bucks more and get a “Piso Wifi” – so they get back the money they have to pay monthly by having people come by and surf on-demand.
It is also a great option to lure people to the Sari Sari store – and as long as they sit around and surf, they will also buy a beer or a snack while doing because they cant get out of the area of the hotspot 😉 I know it from other little local villages, the Sari Sari Store / Carinderia or whatever with the Piso Wifi always was the most popular.
Also its a relief for you, so you know that you dont have to finance their internet to eternity, because it pays itself.
@i-am-your blah blah blah: Sounds like a good idea. Nothing lasts forever and how long can/will others pay for the internet subscription? One year, 5, 10? When Gel turns 21? At some point the family will be left with paying the monthly fee. PISO Wifi at their stall, sounds excellent.
That is a great point. Because their home is just a few steps from her school, I asked the family to share their internet with other students for free via a separate router that they can unplug after hours. A lot of gifted students are falling behind due to lack of access to resources. But your suggestions are also great. Let me discuss your points with the family so they can decide on a course of action
The hope and my mentorship is to help her grow her own channel and be financially independent and take back the responsibility of the monthly payments on their own. Until then, I am personally funding it with my YouTube monetization
You are correct. Not much bandwidth to do a community style wifi. My priority now is to focus on Gel’s channel so SHE can become independent of me, cut me loose and do her own philanthropy work within her immediate communities
Can’t wait for Angel’s channel. This channel will change her family’s future. Your a good dude Derek. It’s going to be a lot of work and time in the future helping her with content and such much less the technical parts. Thanks for your time.
You are 100% correct. And we have 90% of the stuff locked and loaded in the background. She is also committed to help her immediate community once her channel reaches success
Thanks for the down and dirty (real life) processing Lechon. I’ve watched thousands of vids from the PI and this is the first. Gathering Mangos are a part also. Anthony makes climbing Mango tree look easy
At about 33:30 you can hear your advice to Gel from your earlier video about human nature & always wanting what you don’t have. What was that? I also wanted to express appreciation for warning her about strangers in that earlier video, especially knowing she wants more exposure to the west and to start a youtube channel. I think every red blooded functioning adult felt the same sense of protectiveness in that moment like I did, & I appreciate you emphasizing that to Gel and her siblings.
This is such a beautiful family, thank you & them for allowing us to experience this special occasion with you guys.
Edit: Nevermind I should’ve just kept watching, lol
Hello Dereck I’ve noticed one of the family members with a Clef lip or clef palate disorder, I’m hoping you can also help this brother out. There are organizations you can reach out to that can fix this problem like operation smile and smile train. One adventure unto another, God bless.
We will. It’s a priority. However, I had to be sensitive to the situation to slowly have Jesus get comfortable in front of the camera. If you notice from Gel’s series, he is slowly, but surely gaining confidence. I will feature Jesus in the next week or 2 to see what I can do to help. Please stay tuned
I will in the next week or 2. Jesus is getting comfortable in front of camera and I will tell his story after I consult with a few medical specialist so I can speak a little more intelligently in front of the camera to make it productive
You are incorrect right there, Lechon is common in some occasions in Cebu. It might be expensive but every Filipinos dont mind having a lechon in some occasions besides Gels family is not struggling that they can’t afford a Lechon. Cebu has the best Lechon in the World. You might not be familiar with Asian Bisaya culture especially Filipinos! Are you an immigrant, visitor or a tourist Sir? We are proud to be Bisaya/Cebuano, Lapu-Lapu is our Philippine first Hero, he is the first Hero who resisted and fought the Spanish Conquerors. and Colonizers in Cebu.! 🇵🇭
I apologize if I misspoke. I AM a foreigner from USA and only started living here since July. It’s a learning process but I promise you I will learn and get better
This video and experience with her is beautiful. I think it would be awesome for her to have her own channel and document her life and I am certain that she can do well and actually earn money to support her life. Very cool. It is so cute to see how happy she is. I have experienced the same things in Vietnam with a family in the country that lived on a rice paddy. I built them an outhouse and a shower and tried to help their lives a little. I think it is great that you help people Derek.
Awe… a fellow philanthropist helping my people. One LOVE, Wesna!!! Gel WILL have her own channel for the precise purpose you indicated by mid July. I hope you will support her channel. Please stay tuned for updates. My next 2 or 3 videos will be hyper focus on the details of her channel so my viewers can stay informed.🙏
Great work! The high-spirited brother with cleft lip could be a potential vlogger as well with the help of his sister (translator) and AI. Train a team.
@Q Adventures hi
I’m coming to cebue in February or March and I would like to meet you in person to discuss helping you out with helping families improve their homes
Always welcome. All my contact info is on my YouTube main page. Reach out when you are closer to coming. I also rent scooters if you have a need for that
Thank you Gel and Derek for giving us all a wonderful day. Happy birthday. Many more to come.
Clothes shopping tomorrow with your birthday money ha ha be happy.
I enjoyed watching this video. What an experience! You have a good, kind, and a giving heart. You have made a positive impact on Gel’s life and those around her. I’m sure she will remember this kind gesture for the rest of her life. I wish for that community to prosper as well. They have such a polite culture.
The father/daughter moment at 35:56 made me tear up. What a great family. Tony is raising them up right. Thank you Derek for bringing this little slice of goodness to the masses. God bless you and that entire family. Happy Birthday Gel
And you can follow Gel in mid July as we are working effortlessly to help her develop her channel. I feel you have a great story and can relate even better to see Gel share her community from HER perspective. Please stay tune
I hope gel continues to reach for the stars, she has a wonderful personality but most of all a loving and wonderful family. She has everything she will ever need to succeed in life and I wish the best for her entire family. You can see the love and respect they have for one another. I am thankful that you have been able to bring this family to light and that part of the Filipino culture to us all. Hope we all can learn from them. I know I have.
Thank you Jeff. I will pass the baton over to her so she can have her own channel by mid July. It is her story to articulate with her beautiful culture, family and community. Please tune in for updates and hope to gain your support of her channel come mid July
She is a replica of my daughter. You are doing a good job, man. Happy to see that you helped this little girl and her family, especially with the internet. Lawler approves, Lawler approves! 🙂
Thank you Lawler!!!🙏 please tune in for updates as I pass the baton over to her. It’s HER story to be told on her channel. Not for me to benefit from this family. Your support of her channel starting mid July will highly be appreciated
In reverse order….. There Ain’t nothing “makeshift” about their cooking rig, butcher station, or slaughter setup and kill. The pig is a sentient being and was obviously aware it was her day. As evidenced by every other pig in the pen that was calm. The scalding and scraping and cleaning was on a level the USDA would hope for, and US processing couldn’t match. Kill looked clean, later you see the kill strike, percice Lots of skill and respect in this process. Nice to see Dad happy roasting away. Good times…
🎉Happy Birthday 🎊to our newest and brightest star! My favorite part of the first video when we meet Gel… (31:45) “OMG! I think it would be my very, very happiest birthday ever that I would never ever forget!” I hope all your dreams come true sweetheart! With that loving family, Derek and Ai in support, and soon-to-be your very own YouTube community, the sky is the limit for you. I can’t wait to subscribe to your channel!!!
Happy Birthday Gel, more Birthdays for you 🎈🎁🎂😘🙌🤗 God bless you and your family ❤. Thanks Derek for making Gel and his family happy 😊 God bless you too, be safe 🙏👏
As you said, it’s a necessity of life, not much different to the West. Just not seen. I built in Mindanao, we had lechon for a house blessing. What I cannot stand, is when they kill a dog for the same reason. Our new neighbours did that. Mans best friend, but their culture. Such is life.
Thanks Derek for posting this video and the other video of Gel’s story. She is an adorable child with proper manners and values. She is very fortunate that you connected with her. Not too many children in the provinces have WI-FI or a lecheon on their birthday, which is usually reserved for special occasions in the PI and even in the US. Thanks for making Gel’s day such a big hit and allowing us to share in her Birthday. I think you know you’re now part of their family, like a God Parent. I’m looking forward to Saturdays video, Ai’s videos and Gel’s channel. God Bless.
What a special video/birthday/girl.
You have a blessed heart my friend. These events don’t happen very often, so I’m glad you were able to share with all of us.
Look forward to visiting Lapu Lapu and the rest of Cebu again later this year.
Thank you Sir.
@Q Adventures I’d have it no other way my friend. I just need to get out of Cebu city before morning traffic. Might take you up on the room rental if it’s available at that time.
I’ll book way in advance ( month or more) if necessary. Keep up the great work.
Yes. Thank you. Just went through all the details with her parents (cyber safety, potential fame, income, etc). Made a final video of her for my channel. Her channel will start mid July
philanthropy is one of my objectives, kindness generates kindness, I want to do the same in the future because I see that many of them live in a precarious situation, they are homeless or drug users, helping them earn an income of their own will help lower the crime rate, Gel has to know that she will meet all kinds of people on the internet, good and bad proposals (wolves) will come her way.
God bless your kind heart Q for your discernment of a sweet, adorable and smart barrio lass and helping her attain her personal dreams which is the family’s far-off dream for their children. It is never wrong to do the right thing in your vlogging and wish you more success specially with Filipino netizens who will surely find out about your kindness…your new Pinoy subscriber from Toronto 😉
Shout out Toronto!!! Yes. I will seek out more prospects in the phils to help them level up and be independent. I will continue to mentor and help Gel in the background
i think gel was special long time before she met you and her parents are to be credited for that sure you have given her to the world to see but with or without you she still would have grown to be educated and loved by many hopefully she got private time with family on such a special day , there is a old saying help others without having to be thanked for your efforts
Truer words cannot be said. She is a special person way before me. I was only blessed by our accidental meeting and had the opportunity to display her honest personality. None of what I do is possible without my supporters in youtube
I appreciate you and what you’re doing for Gil, but I feel sorry for the other kids sitting around her. Look how dejected they look. Is there some things you could do to includes them in your generosity and kindness. I understand, it’s Gil’s Birthday after all and they are there to celebrate Gil’s birthday . Happy Birthday Gil, from Hawaii.
I promise you those kids are fine. They are just shy when the camera is on. When off, they are running around, jumping on this and that. I am only 1 person and my focus is on Gel now and when she succeeds she will help her own community and broadcast that. If I do for everyone else, my attention will be so diverted that my failure rate increases drastically
Are you a predator? Grooming a minor for yourself? You focused on just the girl and neglect the other children (boys) or baby baby . If you’re not careful I’ll be gunning for you. Do this birthday and move around. I’m monitoring your behavior. Lift them up then remove yourself. You have been warned.
Hi Derrick. Thank you for sharing the joy of this video. The first video I ever saw of you was when Gel took you to the mountain.
I plan to get my SRRV Visa and begin my life in the Philippines next year. I live a simple life and enjoy sharing figuring I came into the world with nothing and all I have is because of the good things which come into my life and so I want to share the good.
For me, sharing the good is to share knowledge, food, the things I have, the women I am in a relationship with, and my income. When I live in the Philippines, I desire to put $1,000 in my pocket at the start of each month and give it away to deserving individuals before the month is over. Your video gave me the thought to help Filipino province and mountain families create special memories from celebrating special ocassions with a feast. Thank you for the idea.
Although your intentions are notable. I feel your $1,000 does better by teaching people to be independent over gives cash gift where they spend it for an instant gratification whether that be food or whatever. That $1k can help 1 family be independent per month. But there is no wrong way to be a philanthropist. You will be correct with whatever you decide
You might get the channel up but she is unlikely to be making money from ads very quickly. My suggestion would be to work on getting one of her parents involved to set up a bank account, Paypal and a Patreon account. These can take time to do. This way she could get direct donations immediately. YouTube does memberships but they take a 30% cut + she’ll need to qualify for monetization. Patreon I believe takes 5% for basic and 8% for tiers but it is a monthly contribution. Paypal I believe takes almost 3% on a donation link + a small transaction fee. I’m a fan of patreon because it has multiple payout methods and if Paypal or YouTube blocks the account for some reason it won’t typically impact Patreon money. It’s always good to have multiple payout options. Ad revenue can fluctuate but Patreon money is usually a consistent income.
I’m unsure if it is possible to set up a US dollar account in the Philippines. Everyone will take a cut on currency conversion. Good idea to check how much the bank fees are for PayPal withdrawals before setting up an account. In the RP they can be fairly high. They charged my family between 3-500 peso per withdrawal so we started using Remitly and sending in US dollars. I won’t use PayPal to send money to the Philippines because of these fees by the banks over there.
I hope no creep foreigners will start coming to her house with gifts, shining thigs and promises.
I think this exposure to 80% of guys audience will forever change this family and her at a young age and i i dont know if for good.
You are responsible for grooming a 12 year old taking her to your house ( as you said) to teach her how to expose herself in youtube?.
That 12 year old should be in school slowly maturing with minors her own age.
What makes you think that yourube exposue at 12 is the best can happen to that child?
You may have good intentions but this you are pushing on her is not only dangerous to that minor but you risk you own stay in Filipinas when this ” kind of help” backfire on you.
It only takes a complaint to barangay capain or polititian to ruin your life.
And dont tell me then about carb mentality when even in America you will be arrested already for this.
If you wat to help. Instead Go move into that village if you want or donate your own money montly to the parents ( no her because she is MINOR). Dont know but please Foreigners stay away from kds. It is not cool .
wish i could donate to Gel but i am on a fixed income and things have gotten very expensive here in canada and its tough right now, but Gel would be a very deserving person, she is so positive and friendly.
@King Flippy Nips watching my content is more than I ask for. Donation is not necessary. Absolutely grateful that you are watching my content. Please stay tuned. Gel will have her very own channel mid July and I will announce it as it progress
Great video! So many respectful people in Philippines. Thank you for letting us see there is still good in this world. 🎉 Gel is an amazing joy to see her happiness. Keep up the great work. I hope to visit Cebu i just hope i can do a 14 hour flight. 🤞🏼 thank you again
Yeah. 14 hr flight is rough. I typically fly weekdays, choose a Center seat in the very back roll. If luck is on my side, it’s not a full booked flight and I have the entire back roll to myself. 3 shots of whisky and I am stretched out in the back roll until I arrive wherever my connection flight is
@Q Adventures oh nice i will remember that i hope around september when prices are better. I am looking stay around Ayala Center Cebu. Keep up great videos. 🤘🏻
Thank you for documenting these small societies and interacting with them instead of just sightseeing the country. It puts a smile on my face to hear the stories and their hospitality. How Angel greets you like you are family shows the hospitality and coulture in these parts of asia. Never been in asia, but i want to go there to interact with people, and not just sightseeing. Beautiful people.
Yes the lady is sad but at the same time her stomach will be happy later when everybody id full the Bible said only kill and eat what you can consume but not waste or act in a sport manner amen
The respect she has for her elders!!!!!
She does it because she WANTS to!!!
Not because she has too!
Something most kids around the world have forgot to RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
I LOVE this video. I was in Greece about 8 yrs ago and we harvested two sheep and ate them. It was an amazing experience as a man. I’d love to go to the Philippines and do this for a few families. Wow. …. love this.
This is most rewarding thing you are doing … community service …just watched two of your videos, and you have revealed the humane side yourself which will be your legacy. I will definitely watch Angel’s YT channel as would my well wishers would. Best wishes from Goa, India.
im so glathat you helped angel for her jorney someday she will be 1 of the male vlogger and ill support her vids specially on her daily routine or he and her family needs keep it up bro and may he gid will blessd you more and keep safe always🙏😊♥️
Q great video. Thank you for taking out the time to highlight this young girl and her potential. This is heartwarming. Awesome job from both you and AI
Happy Birthday Angel, I see that the video of your swimming pool party is already up posted so I am going to watch it right now.
Derek what you’ve done for Andel is simply awesome…and it is for us YT viewers as well. This must be one of the best Philippines videos out there in terms of really getting down in there and display through camara work an essence of what Philippines province life is like. I have not seen what a schoolday ending at the school’s premises looks like and the walk that a elementary school girl takes each day from her home to school in a small community. I’ve watched a video by the Pea, she is almost a pro and a very skillful interviewer having a conversation with 5 schoolgirls, telling the viewers what it’s like and yet it did not capture the pure essence of province life like your video does. I’ve seen many videos of native Philippines YouTubers taking us back to and into the homes of their parents in the province and, again, they don’t manage to capture things in the way that you do.
Fabulous work.
Thank you and good luck to both Angel’s and your channels.
@Q Adventures Gel is going to be the first vlogger in history with a waiting list of 5k people waiting to subscribe before her channel even goes live haha. That’s great for her and her family as I am sure by watching her in your videos she will pay it forward and make a real difference for many people.
Yeah… I hope a miracle happens. Her family is so deserving. Her family came over today and Ai took them to the mall for content. “Mountain Agel in the City”
I have seen so many Americans go to the Philippines and take advantage of the poor, thank you for your support for Jell and her family. God’s blessings bro.
That’s why I enjoy Derek and Ai’s content so much. They show the ups and downs that come with the culture without exploiting the less fortunate and they use their platform for good to help better peoples lives. I feel alot of other YouTubers use and exploit people for clicks and money for themselves without even thinking about how they could help and really change someone’s life if they cared to try.
….this video is a heart shaker, thanks for it, thanks to the parents for a great child raising up in the mountains…and you made jesus happy too, you are a great person..
Not sure what you mean by sending her gift. Something tangible? They don’t have addresses up there and I wouldn’t be able to give out any contact info as she is only 12 and I have to be responsible. If you can elaborate on the “gift”, maybe I can give a more intelligent suggestion
This was the most positive, heartwarming YouTube content I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching! New subscriber here, Derek. And future subscriber of Angels!❤
We all breathe the same air, brother. The Philippines has shown my family love back in 86 in Bataan and continues to show me love every time I visit. I love it here
Before from 1999 to 2008 i live in Pilar Bataan from town of my wife then I moved to Batangas after because of my work there and in 2019 i decided to go here in Saudi Arabia to work in pizza store
They have such a simple life and are very happy and grateful. Here in England everyone wants more, a bigger house, a better car, more money and a lot of them are still not happy. I have been to the Philippines many times and look forward to going back and I love the people over there.
This whole experience with Gel and her family and community brings a few tears to my eyes. I am touched by the Filipino culture and generosity. Thanks Derek.
I’m so surprised that she’s 12!!! Saw the vlog from the middle… The conversation from the shop and that’s very mature and humble! She has an old soul trapped in a 12 YO body and has a wonderful future!! Best wishes for her!
I grew up on a farm and the killing of animals or sending them off to oblivion was a reality that most have no visibility to as they have their McDonald burgers. It was different though when you’re living closer to nature and also hunting and living off the land. Now I’m citified and have the luxury of valuing animal life. The country ways where better, when I reflect on it.
What a beautiful event, where everybody is making the most of everything and everyone who counts is present. Thanks for making her day memorable and we wish her a happy belated birthday! ❤
No video uploads yet but her profile, design and an intro video is up. Please go check it out and subscribe. @MountainAngelDiaries her equipment will arrive this Thursday and video uploads should be regular after next weekend
Awwwww, I’m glad Gel had a lovely birthday! She is just the sweetest girl ever, kind, humble and caring. She deserves the world. Please give her my best wishes from England.
most content providers do so because they have money. money to go places for content. money to buy things for content. she has none of those so for her channel to succeed she needs to be taught how to find content where she is without money to share. she is a charming girl
Hi sir,
If you live & work in Philippines 🇵🇭 how are you able to afford such an adventure? Usually worker pay is $1 to $1.50 an hour.
Unless you’re a biz owner or CEO of a company?
Very good of you to be so helpful of a poor community in meantime sir. But their neighbors will be the poorer for it.
I’m a foreigner and do not have work authorization in the Philippines. I do own a small business in Lapu-Lapu City where I rent motorbikes. A lot of times, it’s not what business you do but how you approach the business that makes one separate success from failure
Well done Derek.! what a sweetie that little girl is. Like the old saying goes, the joy is in the GIVING, and not in the RECEIVING.! I know you got as much happiness out of your kind gesture, as well as the generosity of your viewers, as what Gel did. Heart warming video.👍Best wishes from Australia
Thank you🫶🙏. Please also support Gel and her Channel as we are effortlessly trying to help her become independent and self sufficient. @MountainAngelDiaries
@Q Adventuresyou guys are doing an amazing thing there so be proud, be very proud for helping others.
I came across your other series the other day about Jericho and LJ and I was like, this is a good man with a great community of followers.
You are doing something that I have dreamt for decades, I remember saying to my friends and family, that if I win the euromillions that I would help the less fortunate, even start a non profit organisation or something like that, now we all know the chances of winning right?
So, 2 years ago a friend of mine told me about the Philippines, and how we can do a lot more there, (like open a business), with less money. I’m from Portugal by the way.
That started getting me curious so for the past 2 years I started researching and watching videos about the Philippines. The problem is that my friend is gonna wait 10 more years until he quits his job to go there. I can’t and won’t wait that long.
My idea is to start a e-commerce business, like drop shipping, POD, etc to have a source of income and then move there and do something like you are doing.
I talked about this idea with another friend and he was interested in the beginning but not so much now, but it doesn’t really matter it’s his loss because the Philippines is just a beautiful country with great people and culture.
A few weeks ago I started getting this feeling like a calling to go there and doing good to others and that’s all I will focus on now.
I’m 42, I’m not really young, but I’m not old either to go on another adventure. Moreover I always say that it’s never to late to start something new.
I had more to say but the comment is already long. All the best to you both. Cheers
I’m watching your vlog from Colorful Colorado! for the first time. Yes, you have a beautiful family . Thanks for sharing the special moment. Quality content! I’m going to subscribe!
Thank you for your support. Although, that is not my family. Gel is a 12 yr old girl that I was just granting a few wishes to. This video, in specific, is to celebrate her bday
@Q Adventures, yes of course, but they accept you as family and mentor.
That who real men are.
Thank you for reply. I still think they are your extended family. Not all family is blood.
Very respectful bro.
Wow… overwhelmed with good feelings. You have a new subscriber. I like when good things happen to good people…and I think everyone here ended up a winner. 🙏
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Hi! Derek brand new subscribers here. i like your content. Happy Birthday Angel!🥳
Welcome!! thank you for your support
The long awaited video, love it
she was so happy. thank you
Great Content brother. Keep the 🔥 content coming. Have a prosperous day
Thank you and likewise
@Q Adventures your welcome
Good vid. Learned a few things about village life
Thank you super Dave
Thank you for giving them a day to remember forever ❤
Gel will have her own channel mid July to be independent of someone like myself. I hope you can subscribe to her channel as she will showcase her mountain lifestyle, community and culture.
I am sure that those children had many days to remember before meeting “Q Adventure” and will have many more after he is gone.
I’ll be up there in a heart beat when they request of me. Other than that, it’s Gel’s story to tell and I have done enough. Any more from me will probably cross the line of content exploitation
its a natural thing to do this for the pig, its what filipinos do when they do lechon.. its normal..great content and Happy birthday to Gel..and keep doing a great job brotha..watching the vlog now
Its so beautiful there, i cant wait to move to PH also and do vlogs. My channel will also help people there as much as i can…
Thank you for the support. It is natural but I it was a new experience for me
@Q Adventures 😁
very nice birthday party
Everyone involved to make sure of that
Dang it Q ! You are making me feel feelings here
🙂😇🥰😪🥳🤣
Like??? She’d a tear???🤣
@qadventures
Humbled and thankful and happy too ?
I was just playing. I appreciate you🙏
@qadventures truth be told I was screaming “more brownies ! alot more ! 🤣
@ed hall Yeah could have been more brownies. There can always be more brownies.
Great job Derek … I really like how her father is involved with all these activities… that’s a great idea to bring them to your house for training…
Yeah. Only Ai and myself in a 3 bedroom house. We have extra space even for the entire family to enjoy the ocean, all my equipment is here, and plenty of comfortable work space
Bro I’ve been wondering this for a long time but in countries like this is fish easier and cheaper to get?
I’m pescatarian so eating fish or chicken exclusively is like my dream. With all those fish in that bucket I would say that it looked cheaper. You should ask about the seafood availability and price someday.
I don’t know where you from but it’s much cheaper that Los Angeles. It’s an island nation afterall
@Q Adventures Texas
For sure much cheaper than TX. I was in san antonio figuring covid and seafood more expensive than LA
@Q Adventures thanks for the response
If you live near a fishing community, and they caught too many fish. They give some of it for free. The closer you are to the source the cheaper it is.
Angel is amazing. Her smile just melts my heart. Thank you for the video. So happy to see the community are enjoying themselves.
It’s a rare instance where there are extra food to include the community
Seeing slaughter makes you appreciate your food a lot more huh? That’s the problem with mass production is people get comfortable with a plate of bacon showing up at their house everyday lol
Look at my round ass!!! I appreciate food either way Metatron
@Q Adventures Animal cruelty. Just kidding lmao
Wow Q, you really blessed my day, what a wonderful video, you’ve planted a good seed in this young girl. please guide her and set up proper perimeters around her, just as there are future subscribers to her channel there will be many predetors as well. once again thank you.
Of course… we will take EVERY precautions and I will always be in the background
what is her vlog name?
Don’t have 1 yet. We will help her set up a profile, etc in the next week or so. Please pay attention to my updates
I am guessing based on your comments that you were raised in the protection of the city. Not being exposed to the reality of life away from the stores that supply your daily needs. I am glad that you get to see all of this first hand…
You are correct. And the experience is humbling
It’s a different story when you get to look your dinner in the eyes. But that’s the respect you should show the animal
Yes. I agree
Happy Birthday to a very special young lady. Stay humble. You’re beautiful in and out.
I can feel her smiling reading this comment❤️
Great JOB Q! I love seeing people in the same area share like this. You don’t see that to much in the USA.
Thank you for making this possible with your viewership
Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Your girlfriend is gorgeous
And she is super feminine and accommodating. Let me throw intelligent in there also😁
Awesome
@Q Adventures :,And she’s standing right next to you as you write this! 🤣🤣🤣
You thank the animal for their sacrifice. Its better to see it. So many people are clueless about their food. And take it for granted
Yeah. I captured the process from start to finish. I edit out a lot of the squealing not know the reaction I would get. But the raw footage will serve as a reminder to myself the sacrifice of 1 life to put food on my table
Bro that TV setup is nicer than a lot of poor American households. I’ve seen flat TV’s like that stacked on books and using a coat hanger to hold it against the wall with some screws.
Sure. This family salvaged that a while back during Odette. If you pay attention closely on the house tour video, I took a peek in the back of the TV to see general age of TV
Very nice for you guys being so humble to this family.
It’s a community effort. I just help the camera and spoke my mind
Starlink’s cost of PHP 45,000 for the hardware installation and PHP 2,500 for the monthly subscription fee
That might be the 2nd solution
That is a radio that we call a CPE. Its a cat5/cat6 cable. Most likely not a coaxial cable. Just fyi. And yes doing this type of setup in that environment is very hard. Its amazing they can do it at all.
I was skeptical but it was done
I felt like something was slightly wrong with the party even though it looks so nice. That’s when I thought to myself, “Where’s the music?”, Here in Texas when there’s a birthday party and we gather like this we’re blasting freestyle music and/or 50 cent’ song, “it’s your birthday”. Haha
They didn’t have a system to go with that big screen that they salvaged
@Q Adventures us subscribers should invest in sending a Bluetooth speaker there for them special moments. It makes me wonder a lot of things like what kind of music they listen to? I’m thinking with the strong Spanish influence in the Philippines they probably listen to Hispanic music or something similar.
@Robert Rios mostly American music especially from the 80s and 90s
@Jason Will thanks for the info it’s cool to learn about other places and what they listen to and what not. I guess I would fit in there since I’m obsessed with ’80s and ’90s music being from the United States myself.
@Robert Rios They don’t play tunes they sing songs on the Videoke machine.
She seems so mature for her age…what a sweetheart.
Yeah. And once in a wild, she shares a glimpse of her child innocence like when she was hugging her father on the floor. Gel is a fascinating tween
My eyes haven’t been dry since I first started watching Derek with this little angel, she reminds me of my neices here in Daanbantayan bless you all!
Also you’re an awesome person. Thank you for doing this and sharing.
I’m trying…😊
@Q Adventures you’re doing a great job I’m hooked
Growing up in USA in the 50’s, it was like this! Now its all gated communities and everybody is divided! How beautiful to see the community spirit there!! Beautiful!! Gel is an amazing young lady!
Teachers and school staff showed up. I didn’t have rhat in my generation
Wonderful to see her happy and excited! Very glad that her online safety is a major concern and that it is priority. I was surprised that she is 12, she is wise and articulate. Awaiting the video of Saturday’s adventure.
Coming…
Sir Derek thank you for protecting her.
I’ll do my very best
GOOD DEED BROTHER..!!
NANY BLESSINGS ARE COMING YOUR WAY..🙏🏼
It felt good
Wow great job giving her a party and gifts well deserved that little girl was amazing giving you a tour
and speaking English on your first visit, a very lovely girl ❤❤
Hi Derek thanks for making her birthday very special.
Happy birthday Angel 🎂🎉🎈
Happy birthday superstar! Beautiful vid Q!🙏❤️BiG future for this bright angel ❤Keepm coming!!👏😊
A feelgood video that’s hard to beat. Thank you Derek and Ai for giving us all the opportunity to share in this joyful occasion for Gel, her family and friends. What a most loving community spirit they have created in a special piece of paradise. It warms the heart. 🥰🧡👋
Not such a great day for the little pig.
The pig scene was a bit unnecessary
Happy Birthday Beautiful Angel 🎉 from California 😊
Great to see u making her dreams come true, please send my greetings to Gel n her family, i wish the best happy birthday n the best in life yo her and to all siblings, GOD BE WITH ALL OF U🙏😇💙
We read this message together. I was coincidentally at their house
@qadventures really? What she said??
I don’t know… you have to look at my most recent “Shorts” upload😉
And please give a big hug to her from me👍😃🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉
she is an angel and her parents are such good people and should be so proud of how they have and are raising their children. The gift of leadership and being good parents is the wealthy gift in the world. To the whole family keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do. ❤️
I’ve forwarded this screenshot to the parents as well
Hey buddy. Its Derek, Your doing great things over there. Thank you for helping these people. Your a good man.
Watching now my friend. What a wonderful blessed life you’re living. Let’s do some good when I visit.
Always game for good
Happy Birthday Angel and thanks so much Derek for bringing this video to your audience. Gel will never forget this day.
She’s a darling and so appreciative
The angel that is captured the hearts of the YouTube community. Happy birthday angel. God bless. Can’t wait to see your own YouTube channel. Hope you get a chance to read this comment.
I made sure she did😊
Really wish everything with the pig was in a separate video… Understand that is reality, but still. 😕 I could have missed that section and been just fine
Bless the snowflake.
Sorry. I thought it viewers would appreciate the raw province life context
Bless you brother Derek! You brought tears to these old eyes.
Reminds us that we are fragile human
🎂🎂🎂🤩😍🥰❤❤
Happy birthday 🎂 little angel girl…
Happy Birthday Angel, can’t wait to see your youtube channel.
High five to that
It’s coming😉
Where the damn DJ Bru…Very thoughtful of you to give her this experience that they will remember for a lifetime. Its all about the journey we take cuz all destinations lead to the same place.
I’ve bought several pigs over the years when I would get to Leyte, I’d go every 6 months. They cut the pig’s throat and catch the blood and cook it in with the pansit. Those were my very best memories of the Philippines. Women drinking Tuba, men drinking Red Horse, lots of cars games going on later at night. Just always a great time.
Men drink Tuba as well. One glass is passed around for everyone to drink out of. Been around a lot longer than Red Horse.
@Nobby Norberto … I’m sure they do but when I was there, I didn’t see any men drinking tuba. I bought red horse, the men drank it. They requested it. Regardless, it was a good time, we all enjoyed it.
I was hoping that she didn’t share her brownies with her jerk friends. Good girl.
No brownies for the bullies lol. Teachers got the lot.
🤣 funny. I was hoping to neutralize as much as I could. But she was more thoughtful with her teachers which tells us her mindset. Lovely
Wow, it’s awesome video! I’m touched! I glad you show this one.
Thank you, Derek!
It’s my pleasure and thank you for your support of my channel
Always loved how the kids would ask your blessing with the forehead to my hand. You have made this a birthday she’ll never forget. I’ve been to several areas in the Philippines where people live just like this family. They work from the time they wake up almost until they sleep. As little as they had I never heard them complain about what they didn’t have. Where is this place in the Philippines?
Danao. It’s a province in Cebu
@SENTINEL Not quite my friend. Not a province.
Happy Birthday, Angel! may, you be able to go to college & university!! And, make your dreams come true!🌹🍰🍧🧋🎈🎉🧸
We seem to have the support of this youtube community
Thanks for being so generous. … 👍👍👍
Humanity is great. I am only playing a small part
Im salivating with the lechon 🐷🐖🐖😋😋😋
Sorry to say… it was deeeelicious
I love village life
Fresh air and peaceful. Everyone knows Everyone and cordial
She really is a sweet little girl and her family are good people. You discovered a great family on that mountain.
I hope her channel will bring her and her family blessings.
That’s the hope. A blessing
I LOVE THE SOUND EFFECTS AT 1:22…”PSSH, PSSH, PSSH”! 🤣🤣🤣
That’s how my Filipino cousins talk…using sound ePPects! (Hahaha)
We in the states do bird calls🤣
So kind of you Derek to give her your GoPro. And you’re willing to teach her how to Vlog. Bless you brother
More importantly, she’s having so much fun with the gopro. Haven’t reviewed her footages yet, but it should be fun and natural
Happy birthday to her and thank you for making her birthday so special. 😊
Thank you for being part of this youtube community and making this a reality
Happy birthday Angel I see she is so happy. Thank you Derek for bringing a great story into our lives.
Thank you for your continuous support
You have it backwards. Mano po – Respect for one’s elders is traditional in the Philippines. When a Filipino child meets an older family member, the youth customarily greets them with a gesture called mano po, taking the older relative’s hand and placing it on his or her own forehead to express profound respect for the elder. The elders response is ” Bless you” so the child or youth is receiving the blessings. Not as you keep saying in your videos.
Yes that was annoying me. You are correct.
I have only watched a few of Derek’s vlogs and I have gathered that he has Chinese heritage, born in Vietnam, lived in the USA and now in the Philippines.
Maybe he has seen similar customs along the way which led him to believe the child was blessing the elder.
Thank you for the correction. I am still new to the Philippines and continuously learning.
You are correct about my background. I have only recently started my path to wisdom. I am still very ignorant of many cultures and traditions
@Q Adventures As the saying goes, we live and learn.
The raw facts vlog he must be watching this looking for mistakes.🤣😂🤣
Perhaps. I still do me though. I am not immune to mistakes but the basis of my work is my honesty to myself
that was way more humane ..i lived next to a pig farm they used to hang them up and slit the throat and let them bleed out then do the processing. cows omg that was horrifying lol just a shot in the head with a 22 point blank but you get used to it living next to it as a kid if you want to eat you gotta do it all.
Bow down!!! Although this is my 1st, I have always embraced reality. It’s the people that still lives in fantasy world that I need to apeace
Why don’t you show the killing of the pig? It happens several 100 thousand times a day the world over. And why don’t you help her brother that obviously have cleft lip and palate? Think he maybe needs it more than a girl that is functioning very well. Anyway, thanks for doing good for the orphans, they really need it.
I agree with you with the pig, but it’s activists and youtube that disagree with us. Jesus, with the cleft is my next feature as I am in Bohol now helping another family. Jesus was also very camera shy and starting to get comfortable with me and the camera. I promise you I will feature his story within 2 weeks
Just a heads up man… in the future, don’t include sound or videos of the animal being slaughtered as there may be people that will attack you personally for doing this, PETA people are a different kind of cra-cra man LOL. They’ll make false accusations and youtube may demonetize your channel. It’s just an inconvenience to you and it’s not worth the headache. You know how the Karen or Marites trend nowadays…
Hood looking out. I am still learning constantly
I’m married to a filipina and miss this so much. We have a daughter and can’t wait till our 2 month vacation next summer. Going back to the Philippines!
Not sure how old your daughter is, but it would be a humbling experience for her
I think it’s important for everyone to learn how to and at times process their own food. By doing so it can give us a better sense of respect for the animals that nourish us. When I process any of my animals I always thank the animal for it’s life and the nourishment that it will provide to my family. But that’s just me, everyone can make their own decisions on the topic. 👍👍
I am one who is oblivious to processing animals and I agree with you 100%
Happy Birthday to you, happy birrrrrrrrrthday to you dear Gel happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu and wish you the best kinda Birthday
Because of the internet, I would just repeat: To get Angels family independent from other people paying the internet, invest (with the help of the viewers) a few bucks more and get a “Piso Wifi” – so they get back the money they have to pay monthly by having people come by and surf on-demand.
It is also a great option to lure people to the Sari Sari store – and as long as they sit around and surf, they will also buy a beer or a snack while doing because they cant get out of the area of the hotspot 😉 I know it from other little local villages, the Sari Sari Store / Carinderia or whatever with the Piso Wifi always was the most popular.
Also its a relief for you, so you know that you dont have to finance their internet to eternity, because it pays itself.
@i-am-your blah blah blah: Sounds like a good idea. Nothing lasts forever and how long can/will others pay for the internet subscription? One year, 5, 10? When Gel turns 21? At some point the family will be left with paying the monthly fee. PISO Wifi at their stall, sounds excellent.
Great idea but I heard Derek mention that there is not much of a signal reaching their part of the mountain.
That is a great point. Because their home is just a few steps from her school, I asked the family to share their internet with other students for free via a separate router that they can unplug after hours. A lot of gifted students are falling behind due to lack of access to resources. But your suggestions are also great. Let me discuss your points with the family so they can decide on a course of action
The hope and my mentorship is to help her grow her own channel and be financially independent and take back the responsibility of the monthly payments on their own. Until then, I am personally funding it with my YouTube monetization
You are correct. Not much bandwidth to do a community style wifi. My priority now is to focus on Gel’s channel so SHE can become independent of me, cut me loose and do her own philanthropy work within her immediate communities
37:55 In asia, many hard liquor is called wine.. But maybe this was coconut wine (Tuba) which can be strong also already.
It really caught me off guard. Now I know. Thank you
Happy birthday to a superstar she so sweet
Indeed…😊🫶
Hi Derek, what province is this?
It’s Danao cebu
Excellent video my friend, you made a massive impact!! 👏👏👏
Mission completed!!!😊
Happy birthday greetings from Holland ! Have fun today !!!! Bye from Arnold
Poor Lupita! 🐖
But the celebration was a success. Happy Birthday, Gel! 🎂
Lupita is fine….. running across the rainbow bridge with all the cats, dogs & other animals.
Lupita served her purpose and the community was grateful for her sacrifice. Moment of silence…
Happiness overload. She couldn’t contain it. Thanks for sharing these moments!
🙏 it was too adorable
Can’t wait for Angel’s channel. This channel will change her family’s future. Your a good dude Derek. It’s going to be a lot of work and time in the future helping her with content and such much less the technical parts. Thanks for your time.
You are 100% correct. And we have 90% of the stuff locked and loaded in the background. She is also committed to help her immediate community once her channel reaches success
Happy birthday Gel🎉🎂 Great job Derek.
Thanks for the down and dirty (real life) processing Lechon. I’ve watched thousands of vids from the PI and this is the first. Gathering Mangos are a part also. Anthony makes climbing Mango tree look easy
Oh wow!!! 1st???
Pilipino are amazing people in time of hospitality…
So beautiful unforgettable moments
A part of me for life
Where’s Jason?
Back in the cornfields of MN. He’s upset that all the 1st video occurred on his last day in the Philippines
This one was the best one out of the series . Jill is a superstar. And so are you for bringing us this content. Thanks.
Her star will shine brighter mid July. Please support for upcoming channel as well
@Q Adventures Derek you’re actions are a true life Prince ,according to Sunshine and Scotty also.💜
derek you are such a nice person.👍 and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to beautiful angel.
I took that to heart. Thank you for all the support😊🙏
You might have a problem with you-tube or the viewers if you show on camera the killing/dressing of the pig…..
I DO have the entire process on cam. I purposely edited that out for that specific reason
Gawd I hope her world stays warm and safe.
I made sure the entire community keeps her safe
At about 33:30 you can hear your advice to Gel from your earlier video about human nature & always wanting what you don’t have. What was that? I also wanted to express appreciation for warning her about strangers in that earlier video, especially knowing she wants more exposure to the west and to start a youtube channel. I think every red blooded functioning adult felt the same sense of protectiveness in that moment like I did, & I appreciate you emphasizing that to Gel and her siblings.
This is such a beautiful family, thank you & them for allowing us to experience this special occasion with you guys.
Edit: Nevermind I should’ve just kept watching, lol
🤣 It IS a longer video. I’m glad it was addressed
Omg this warms my heart! 😊 Thanks for everything you have done for this beautiful family. God Bless you Sir! 🤓
By keeping with my videos, YOU are the 1 that did it. I’m only a foreigner with a camera
I’m happy you gave her a day she will never forget. Thanks for keeping your word Brother Derek.🎉
I’m just the medium with a camera. Y’all did it🙏
@Q Adventures I think you took money out of your own pocket too. Your much too humble.
Hello Dereck I’ve noticed one of the family members with a Clef lip or clef palate disorder, I’m hoping you can also help this brother out. There are organizations you can reach out to that can fix this problem like operation smile and smile train. One adventure unto another, God bless.
Yes I noticed that too. I am a patron of smile train charity. It would be a wonderful thing if we could do something.
We will. It’s a priority. However, I had to be sensitive to the situation to slowly have Jesus get comfortable in front of the camera. If you notice from Gel’s series, he is slowly, but surely gaining confidence. I will feature Jesus in the next week or 2 to see what I can do to help. Please stay tuned
I will in the next week or 2. Jesus is getting comfortable in front of camera and I will tell his story after I consult with a few medical specialist so I can speak a little more intelligently in front of the camera to make it productive
This is amazing. Way to go.
Thank you for the encouragement
13:15 Hi, what is that greeting? : )
Some times I get caught off guard…😟
I see where Gel gets her good looks from, the mother is beautiful.
Identical. The adorable nose…😍
Happy birthday Angel ❤
Damn they gonna cook lupita, bbq style
Minus the apple
You could take on lupita no need to stay far lol
Hahah!!! The stories I hear about mobsters feeding people to the pigs… I gotta create a little distance in respect of Lupita!!!
You are incorrect right there, Lechon is common in some occasions in Cebu. It might be expensive but every Filipinos dont mind having a lechon in some occasions besides Gels family is not struggling that they can’t afford a Lechon. Cebu has the best Lechon in the World. You might not be familiar with Asian Bisaya culture especially Filipinos! Are you an immigrant, visitor or a tourist Sir? We are proud to be Bisaya/Cebuano, Lapu-Lapu is our Philippine first Hero, he is the first Hero who resisted and fought the Spanish Conquerors. and Colonizers in Cebu.! 🇵🇭
I apologize if I misspoke. I AM a foreigner from USA and only started living here since July. It’s a learning process but I promise you I will learn and get better
This video and experience with her is beautiful. I think it would be awesome for her to have her own channel and document her life and I am certain that she can do well and actually earn money to support her life. Very cool. It is so cute to see how happy she is. I have experienced the same things in Vietnam with a family in the country that lived on a rice paddy. I built them an outhouse and a shower and tried to help their lives a little. I think it is great that you help people Derek.
Awe… a fellow philanthropist helping my people. One LOVE, Wesna!!! Gel WILL have her own channel for the precise purpose you indicated by mid July. I hope you will support her channel. Please stay tuned for updates. My next 2 or 3 videos will be hyper focus on the details of her channel so my viewers can stay informed.🙏
Great work! The high-spirited brother with cleft lip could be a potential vlogger as well with the help of his sister (translator) and AI. Train a team.
It’s gonna be a team effort
kids learning to clean from early think japanese student do the same thing
I think so…
i love you gel.. you’re polite you look like HS
34:08 “Bite! bite!” xD
🤣that’ll be wild
God bless !
Thanks derek, jel is a very special youn girl. God bless you and her family.
She is. Let’s identify more talents and help nature them
HAPPY Birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉
❤️❤️❤️😊
@Q Adventures hi
I’m coming to cebue in February or March and I would like to meet you in person to discuss helping you out with helping families improve their homes
Always welcome. All my contact info is on my YouTube main page. Reach out when you are closer to coming. I also rent scooters if you have a need for that
@Q Adventures yes actually I will be renting one.
How much for the first month
I would not miss it, way to go Derek. A lot of people are going to enjoy the Food. Thanks for all your help.
It’s the youtube community. I’m only the medium. 😊
I been watching your videos for a while now and never commented but this is some wholesome content right here. Happy birthday Gel!!!
Thank you for taking initiative. 🙏
Angel is my classmate actually and she is amazing she is so kind i came there to the birthday party like 6am
Wow!!! I will stop by later. Come say hi if we haven’t met
Thank you Gel and Derek for giving us all a wonderful day. Happy birthday. Many more to come.
Clothes shopping tomorrow with your birthday money ha ha be happy.
She’s so darling with her reaction😊❤️
If you didn’t know, the family shares there food with family and friends. It’s all about sharing.
Yes. I do know, Eddy. But this event was an abundance of food so we were able to share with even more
Dangit Q you got me cutting onions man, lol. Thank you for your hard work. God Bless
It’s alright… it’s ok for a grown person to have emotions. Come by…. I have 2 shoulders 🤣😊😁
@Q Adventures 😂😂😂😂
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Happy Birthday to the sweetest little Angel
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!🎂🎂🎂
ok….ima watch this one tom… i’m out gotta fo sleep..peace✌️❣️💯
plenty of experience with Lupitas yummy kinfolks growing up in Texas 😅
always such a great occasion whenever ur involved brother Q…wishing the Birthday lady, fam & friends a very blessed day 🙏🏾🎉
I enjoyed watching this video. What an experience! You have a good, kind, and a giving heart. You have made a positive impact on Gel’s life and those around her. I’m sure she will remember this kind gesture for the rest of her life. I wish for that community to prosper as well. They have such a polite culture.
I am involved in her life in the role of a mentor for as long as she wish
The minute you said mesquite, I thought Texas barbecue!
Heck yeah!!! Was in san antonio for the 2 yrs of covid
Happy birthday Gel!
The father/daughter moment at 35:56 made me tear up. What a great family. Tony is raising them up right. Thank you Derek for bringing this little slice of goodness to the masses. God bless you and that entire family. Happy Birthday Gel
I just shed a tear myself
Great Video Derek 👍
Thank you for sharing great content 👍
Im half Filipino. I grew up without my culture. Me and my sister lived with my father in England after mum and dad split.
These videos are showing me a part of my heritage that i never knew i was missing.
Angels family and living arrangements remind me of my mothers village so much.
Good memories.
Thank you for these videos.
And you can follow Gel in mid July as we are working effortlessly to help her develop her channel. I feel you have a great story and can relate even better to see Gel share her community from HER perspective. Please stay tune
@Q Adventures will make sure to give her channel a view. The lechon brings back memories for sure.
The family is also wonderful.
I look forward to watching the adventures.
I hope gel continues to reach for the stars, she has a wonderful personality but most of all a loving and wonderful family. She has everything she will ever need to succeed in life and I wish the best for her entire family. You can see the love and respect they have for one another. I am thankful that you have been able to bring this family to light and that part of the Filipino culture to us all. Hope we all can learn from them. I know I have.
Thank you Jeff. I will pass the baton over to her so she can have her own channel by mid July. It is her story to articulate with her beautiful culture, family and community. Please tune in for updates and hope to gain your support of her channel come mid July
Thx4share Beautiful Video Derek 👍
Your laugh is a little creepy dude!
She is a replica of my daughter. You are doing a good job, man. Happy to see that you helped this little girl and her family, especially with the internet. Lawler approves, Lawler approves! 🙂
Lawler!
Thank you Lawler!!!🙏 please tune in for updates as I pass the baton over to her. It’s HER story to be told on her channel. Not for me to benefit from this family. Your support of her channel starting mid July will highly be appreciated
@Q Adventures Will do. Thanks Q.
In reverse order….. There Ain’t nothing “makeshift” about their cooking rig, butcher station, or slaughter setup and kill. The pig is a sentient being and was obviously aware it was her day. As evidenced by every other pig in the pen that was calm. The scalding and scraping and cleaning was on a level the USDA would hope for, and US processing couldn’t match. Kill looked clean, later you see the kill strike, percice Lots of skill and respect in this process. Nice to see Dad happy roasting away. Good times…
That is the wisdom I am still trying to gain. Thank for for taking the time to enlighten my ignorance 🙏
🎉Happy Birthday 🎊to our newest and brightest star! My favorite part of the first video when we meet Gel… (31:45) “OMG! I think it would be my very, very happiest birthday ever that I would never ever forget!” I hope all your dreams come true sweetheart! With that loving family, Derek and Ai in support, and soon-to-be your very own YouTube community, the sky is the limit for you. I can’t wait to subscribe to your channel!!!
Michael!!! You did it. You brought a grown man to tears with your energy and positivity
@Q Adventures Love and Respect Bro coming from Pennsylvania!
Happy Birthday Gel, more Birthdays for you 🎈🎁🎂😘🙌🤗 God bless you and your family ❤. Thanks Derek for making Gel and his family happy 😊 God bless you too, be safe 🙏👏
That’s the real province life ❤😊
Thanks!
Thank you for the love, my friend
What did they use to sew the pig up with?🤔
I have full footage I wish I could show. A long knife to open the rib cage and a machete to split the spine
I hope to meet you one day in the Philippines ur Awesome bro 😊 Happy Birthday Gel 🎉🥳
Anytime!!! Bring it!!! Make you a vietnamese coffee bro😊
Happy Birthday Gel Hope this is one of the Best days to remember From Kentucky USA (ANGEL) 👼👼👼👼
She’s not responding but she’s reading. I can feel her smile
Gels innocent smile makes me happy and peaceful. What a beautiful family
All are great
As you said, it’s a necessity of life, not much different to the West. Just not seen. I built in Mindanao, we had lechon for a house blessing. What I cannot stand, is when they kill a dog for the same reason. Our new neighbours did that. Mans best friend, but their culture. Such is life.
What part of the Pilipinas is this?
Deep up in the mountains of Danao, cebu
Thanks Derek for posting this video and the other video of Gel’s story. She is an adorable child with proper manners and values. She is very fortunate that you connected with her. Not too many children in the provinces have WI-FI or a lecheon on their birthday, which is usually reserved for special occasions in the PI and even in the US. Thanks for making Gel’s day such a big hit and allowing us to share in her Birthday. I think you know you’re now part of their family, like a God Parent. I’m looking forward to Saturdays video, Ai’s videos and Gel’s channel. God Bless.
I appreciate you being so hard-core, Ben. Love it
hey uhm… you forgot to edit or say beforehand that graphic content was coming up, ill sue yo arse for showing me or my kids this…
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HaPpY bIrThDaY Gel from Australia. So happy you had a great birthday. I hope to soon see you with your own YouTube channel. 🙂
What a special video/birthday/girl.
You have a blessed heart my friend. These events don’t happen very often, so I’m glad you were able to share with all of us.
Look forward to visiting Lapu Lapu and the rest of Cebu again later this year.
Thank you Sir.
My pleasure. If you need a scooter rental, I provide that in Lapu-Lapu
@Q Adventures I’d have it no other way my friend. I just need to get out of Cebu city before morning traffic. Might take you up on the room rental if it’s available at that time.
I’ll book way in advance ( month or more) if necessary. Keep up the great work.
Priceless!!!
Look forward to watching her and her families videos.
Thank you for all the support. Gel will have her own channel mid July
Great job! She is totally deserving of that birthday! Something great to see!
When good things happen to deserving people right?
Bro,Sky Link
That’s the next option. We’ll test uploading 1st. Sky link now is like giving a Lamborghini to a new driver
Happy birthday Gel! 🎉
And get them a rotisserie motor
The pig to heavy. It was actually my bad. It wasn’t make shift like I said. Another sub schooled me some
she is a little princess……..happy birthday from Australia…… great job derrick..!!
Thank you so much
Great Job Q!!!!!!
Happy birthday! 🎂💓🍻🍻
I am your new subscriber because of angel…..just help her to start vlogging and make more contents of while you are training her in vlogging….
Yes. Thank you. Just went through all the details with her parents (cyber safety, potential fame, income, etc). Made a final video of her for my channel. Her channel will start mid July
You wil be popuplar in that place because of your vlog of angel.
Awesome job man.
Thank you Robbie!!!
I wish I could have a daughter like her in the future
Right?
What a cool little girl, she is going far in this world I can tell.
She’s gonna have her own channel by mid July. I will release an update within 48 hours. Please tune in to give her support when her channel is up
What a heart warming and humbling experience this was. Thank you for this. Happy Birthday Gel!
Thank you for keeping up, Jesu
Amazing 😊
God Bless this beautiful family!!
philanthropy is one of my objectives, kindness generates kindness, I want to do the same in the future because I see that many of them live in a precarious situation, they are homeless or drug users, helping them earn an income of their own will help lower the crime rate, Gel has to know that she will meet all kinds of people on the internet, good and bad proposals (wolves) will come her way.
Yes. I worked with the family today to build a barrier to shield her as much as possible
God bless your kind heart Q for your discernment of a sweet, adorable and smart barrio lass and helping her attain her personal dreams which is the family’s far-off dream for their children. It is never wrong to do the right thing in your vlogging and wish you more success specially with Filipino netizens who will surely find out about your kindness…your new Pinoy subscriber from Toronto 😉
Shout out Toronto!!! Yes. I will seek out more prospects in the phils to help them level up and be independent. I will continue to mentor and help Gel in the background
This made me smile!
I’m so glad. Also made some grown men shed a tear or 2
The structure that you show in the building, specifically at 1:42, how do they keep that from flooding during rain?
I didn’t investigate that as I put more of an emphasis on local ways of life, culture and perhaps history. Not so on structural design or logistics
i think gel was special long time before she met you and her parents are to be credited for that sure you have given her to the world to see but with or without you she still would have grown to be educated and loved by many hopefully she got private time with family on such a special day , there is a old saying help others without having to be thanked for your efforts
Truer words cannot be said. She is a special person way before me. I was only blessed by our accidental meeting and had the opportunity to display her honest personality. None of what I do is possible without my supporters in youtube
I appreciate you and what you’re doing for Gil, but I feel sorry for the other kids sitting around her. Look how dejected they look. Is there some things you could do to includes them in your generosity and kindness. I understand, it’s Gil’s Birthday after all and they are there to celebrate Gil’s birthday . Happy Birthday Gil, from Hawaii.
I promise you those kids are fine. They are just shy when the camera is on. When off, they are running around, jumping on this and that. I am only 1 person and my focus is on Gel now and when she succeeds she will help her own community and broadcast that. If I do for everyone else, my attention will be so diverted that my failure rate increases drastically
Wow you’ve brought so much joy to that community and wonderful familly
We all did that!!! Without you watching my contents, I wouldn’t have this opportunity
Are you a predator? Grooming a minor for yourself? You focused on just the girl and neglect the other children (boys) or baby baby . If you’re not careful I’ll be gunning for you. Do this birthday and move around. I’m monitoring your behavior. Lift them up then remove yourself. You have been warned.
If you want to be of service fix the brother’s teeth and provide oral surgery. Asian Jeffrey Epstein.
Such an amazing kid ❤️
And she will have her own channel mid July!!! Stay tuned
This is awesome Derek, great vid!
Wow, love this 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi Derrick. Thank you for sharing the joy of this video. The first video I ever saw of you was when Gel took you to the mountain.
I plan to get my SRRV Visa and begin my life in the Philippines next year. I live a simple life and enjoy sharing figuring I came into the world with nothing and all I have is because of the good things which come into my life and so I want to share the good.
For me, sharing the good is to share knowledge, food, the things I have, the women I am in a relationship with, and my income. When I live in the Philippines, I desire to put $1,000 in my pocket at the start of each month and give it away to deserving individuals before the month is over. Your video gave me the thought to help Filipino province and mountain families create special memories from celebrating special ocassions with a feast. Thank you for the idea.
Although your intentions are notable. I feel your $1,000 does better by teaching people to be independent over gives cash gift where they spend it for an instant gratification whether that be food or whatever. That $1k can help 1 family be independent per month. But there is no wrong way to be a philanthropist. You will be correct with whatever you decide
You might get the channel up but she is unlikely to be making money from ads very quickly. My suggestion would be to work on getting one of her parents involved to set up a bank account, Paypal and a Patreon account. These can take time to do. This way she could get direct donations immediately. YouTube does memberships but they take a 30% cut + she’ll need to qualify for monetization. Patreon I believe takes 5% for basic and 8% for tiers but it is a monthly contribution. Paypal I believe takes almost 3% on a donation link + a small transaction fee. I’m a fan of patreon because it has multiple payout methods and if Paypal or YouTube blocks the account for some reason it won’t typically impact Patreon money. It’s always good to have multiple payout options. Ad revenue can fluctuate but Patreon money is usually a consistent income.
I’m unsure if it is possible to set up a US dollar account in the Philippines. Everyone will take a cut on currency conversion. Good idea to check how much the bank fees are for PayPal withdrawals before setting up an account. In the RP they can be fairly high. They charged my family between 3-500 peso per withdrawal so we started using Remitly and sending in US dollars. I won’t use PayPal to send money to the Philippines because of these fees by the banks over there.
We have all these logistics worked out yesterday candy man, thank you for the input. We also worked out a plan for cyber security, trolls, etc
It’ll be a filipino account under management of the parents. PayPal and buy me a coffee, both convert currency fairly, I feel.
@Q Adventures The problem is that PayPal sometimes locks accounts. Always good to have a back up for your money.
It’s a beautiful thing you did for her. ❤
It’s really the doing of the community to support my channel and to send me messages like yours to encourage me
Thanks!
@WillieB thank you kindly
This is what live is about, I do the same in Cuba. Please join me there sometime.
I would love to. Ai and myself are planning travel within Asia later this yr. And then starting May next yr, Caribbean, Mexico and the USA
Derek, amazing work man, God bless you and that family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL ❤️❤️❤️
Go Gel
Please tune in as Gel will have her very own channel up by mid July
@Q Adventures yes will watch out for that
I hope no creep foreigners will start coming to her house with gifts, shining thigs and promises.
I think this exposure to 80% of guys audience will forever change this family and her at a young age and i i dont know if for good.
You are responsible for grooming a 12 year old taking her to your house ( as you said) to teach her how to expose herself in youtube?.
That 12 year old should be in school slowly maturing with minors her own age.
What makes you think that yourube exposue at 12 is the best can happen to that child?
You may have good intentions but this you are pushing on her is not only dangerous to that minor but you risk you own stay in Filipinas when this ” kind of help” backfire on you.
It only takes a complaint to barangay capain or polititian to ruin your life.
And dont tell me then about carb mentality when even in America you will be arrested already for this.
If you wat to help. Instead Go move into that village if you want or donate your own money montly to the parents ( no her because she is MINOR). Dont know but please Foreigners stay away from kds. It is not cool .
30 megabytes a second is double what i get here in canada an hour east of toronto and i pay $89 a month
Wow!!! That puts things in perspective… maybe her internet is fine afterall
wish i could donate to Gel but i am on a fixed income and things have gotten very expensive here in canada and its tough right now, but Gel would be a very deserving person, she is so positive and friendly.
@King Flippy Nips watching my content is more than I ask for. Donation is not necessary. Absolutely grateful that you are watching my content. Please stay tuned. Gel will have her very own channel mid July and I will announce it as it progress
Great video! So many respectful people in Philippines. Thank you for letting us see there is still good in this world. 🎉 Gel is an amazing joy to see her happiness. Keep up the great work. I hope to visit Cebu i just hope i can do a 14 hour flight. 🤞🏼 thank you again
Yeah. 14 hr flight is rough. I typically fly weekdays, choose a Center seat in the very back roll. If luck is on my side, it’s not a full booked flight and I have the entire back roll to myself. 3 shots of whisky and I am stretched out in the back roll until I arrive wherever my connection flight is
@Q Adventures oh nice i will remember that i hope around september when prices are better. I am looking stay around Ayala Center Cebu. Keep up great videos. 🤘🏻
Excellent. Let me know if I can set you up with a scooter rental after you confirm your trip😁
Happy birthday to her and her family, the food looked so good!
Super🙏😊
Thank you for documenting these small societies and interacting with them instead of just sightseeing the country. It puts a smile on my face to hear the stories and their hospitality. How Angel greets you like you are family shows the hospitality and coulture in these parts of asia. Never been in asia, but i want to go there to interact with people, and not just sightseeing. Beautiful people.
I agree. If you don’t immerse yourself and interact with locals, you, then, essentially traveled thousands of miles to be in “little America “
Derrick I was wondering where in LA did you live? I used to live in Wilmington, Carson, and San Pedro California but that was many years ago
I grew up in Alhambra and most recently in Redondo Beach
If you don’t like this family and the kids, we are NOT alike. I love these Filipino province families.
Yes Ted. They are lovely
It’s not a necessity, you could’ve bring meat from the market
Hello from Daanbantayan Cebu we just love little Gel and her family, what a little angel!!
Thank you for your Support,, neighbor…
She’s so happy bless you Derek.
They blessed ME with such content, I am grateful
Happy birthday 🎂
Yes the lady is sad but at the same time her stomach will be happy later when everybody id full the Bible said only kill and eat what you can consume but not waste or act in a sport manner amen
Amen. The pig was fully consumed
Happy Birthday Gel and thank’s for Q Adventure’s for promoting her and her You tube channel
🙏😊🤘👍my pleasure
Happy birthday Gel ….
The respect she has for her elders!!!!!
She does it because she WANTS to!!!
Not because she has too!
Something most kids around the world have forgot to RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
I agree. This country’s got me hooked
ive never seen that before , ive only seen packaged meat at the butcher shop
angel in 4 yeaRS WILL HAVE 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IF SHE STAYS SWEET AND HUMBLE AND TRUE
I hope in less than 2 yrs. Let’s help her go viral!!!
@Q Adventures gel the viral angel. Hows that for a name
Gel the philipina angel
angel i will be your first subscriber and i will bless your channel
We’ll hold you to it 😁❤️❤️
I stand by my word 100%
Happy Birthday! magandang pamilya
🙏❤️👍😊
I gave it to my Teachers.
why not to your friends?
Because they’re coming. 😃😃 this is what we called, use your brain not kidney😁😁
I was super impressed with that.❤️❤️❤️
Gel’s smile is her best asset. Her innocence and authenticity is a breath of fresh air!
Hence “Angel”
Gel is a sweety. Enjoyable content.
Happy belated birthday 🎉🎂🎁🎈
I LOVE this video. I was in Greece about 8 yrs ago and we harvested two sheep and ate them. It was an amazing experience as a man. I’d love to go to the Philippines and do this for a few families. Wow. …. love this.
I really appreciate that you can relate and enjoyed the video. I wanted to feature the video unedited for the cultural and spiritual values.
Radiant joy! What would you expect from an angel! Thank you Gel!
Well said. 🙏
Absolutely amazing filipina girl smarh nd energitic
She’s a star 🌟
Love Love Love this video. We just arrived in Duma so I was behind on watching Gel’s party.
Thank you. 😊
I miss the Philippines so much😢😥
It’s calling your name
Thank you for making her wishes come true! You are Awesome!
We all did that. 😊
This is most rewarding thing you are doing … community service …just watched two of your videos, and you have revealed the humane side yourself which will be your legacy. I will definitely watch Angel’s YT channel as would my well wishers would. Best wishes from Goa, India.
Ooohhh… you just made me tear up. I have more philanthropy work to come
Derek you might want to change your YouTube page to… “Philippine Dream Maker”.😊❤❤❤
Hahha!!! Still an adventurer X. All is well
im so glathat you helped angel for her jorney someday she will be 1 of the male vlogger and ill support her vids specially on her daily routine or he and her family needs keep it up bro and may he gid will blessd you more and keep safe always🙏😊♥️
Thank you man!!! Especially for you blessings. We need as much on this team as possible
Happy Belated Birthday Angel
A very special girl!
Happy (late) Birthday Gel, from the U.S. (California)!!
Q great video. Thank you for taking out the time to highlight this young girl and her potential. This is heartwarming. Awesome job from both you and AI
Happy Birthday Angel, I see that the video of your swimming pool party is already up posted so I am going to watch it right now.
Derek what you’ve done for Andel is simply awesome…and it is for us YT viewers as well. This must be one of the best Philippines videos out there in terms of really getting down in there and display through camara work an essence of what Philippines province life is like. I have not seen what a schoolday ending at the school’s premises looks like and the walk that a elementary school girl takes each day from her home to school in a small community. I’ve watched a video by the Pea, she is almost a pro and a very skillful interviewer having a conversation with 5 schoolgirls, telling the viewers what it’s like and yet it did not capture the pure essence of province life like your video does. I’ve seen many videos of native Philippines YouTubers taking us back to and into the homes of their parents in the province and, again, they don’t manage to capture things in the way that you do.
Fabulous work.
Thank you and good luck to both Angel’s and your channels.
Wow!!! To compare and contrast a newbie like myself to a pro like the pea…. I am humbled and honored. Thank you for your kind words
Great job , buddy..I was in happy tears all the way through the film. Oh I just subscribed 😊
I feel I did a good job if I brought those kind of emotions
her vlog should be named the life of an angle
That’s so beautiful 😍
Poor pigs they know what’s coming it’s sad
I assure you nothing was wasted and a large part of the community was fed
Great video. I love seeing the community come together. Everyone seems so kind and nice.
Yes. Even the school staffs came out. Beautiful
What is her channel?
It’s not quite up yet. We are working on it. Please stay tuned for updates. Our target launch date is mid July
@Q Adventures Gel is going to be the first vlogger in history with a waiting list of 5k people waiting to subscribe before her channel even goes live haha. That’s great for her and her family as I am sure by watching her in your videos she will pay it forward and make a real difference for many people.
Yeah… I hope a miracle happens. Her family is so deserving. Her family came over today and Ai took them to the mall for content. “Mountain Agel in the City”
You should get spaceX satellites modem.
That is an option, but we’ll drive a Honda before considering a lambo. Thank you for the kind input
Thanks!
Thank you Mark
SALAMAT 🥳 happy birthday
I have seen so many Americans go to the Philippines and take advantage of the poor, thank you for your support for Jell and her family. God’s blessings bro.
There’s still good in humanity. Shame on the predators
That’s why I enjoy Derek and Ai’s content so much. They show the ups and downs that come with the culture without exploiting the less fortunate and they use their platform for good to help better peoples lives. I feel alot of other YouTubers use and exploit people for clicks and money for themselves without even thinking about how they could help and really change someone’s life if they cared to try.
Happy birthday angel 😇
Hooking them up for internet is the most dope thing you’ve done. You’ve just expanded that little community’s horizons like nothing.Thanks Derek.
Just contributing a little
I was unfortunately thinking the exact opposite.
Internet is the death of humanity, values & traditions.
Yet here we are. Haha
Thank you for giving them a day to remember
happy bday to the favorite and charming Angel
….this video is a heart shaker, thanks for it, thanks to the parents for a great child raising up in the mountains…and you made jesus happy too, you are a great person..
The part I play in this is miniscule. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement
Amazing she is so smarr.happy birthday to you!
@Q Adventures is there some way I can send a gift to her? Please let me know..Thanks
Not sure what you mean by sending her gift. Something tangible? They don’t have addresses up there and I wouldn’t be able to give out any contact info as she is only 12 and I have to be responsible. If you can elaborate on the “gift”, maybe I can give a more intelligent suggestion
Happy Birthday Gel from your new friend in N.Z.thanks Derek,you da man.
Oh no you shouldn’t show the pig to be eaten.
I’ll keep that in mind on the next 1
greetings from australia. i was born in the philippines. happy birthday, Angel.
A great video
Another great video! 😀
Happy B-day jill, have fun, good luck in the future, superstar 👍👍
Amazing Happy Birthday video of Angel and her family and friends.
Careful with that Kulafu. It isn’t technically very strong but I had 3 shots of that one day in the province and the rest of the day was very fuzzy 😅
I was 1 and done. Light weight
@Q Adventures it’s the “Chinese herbs” in it. You Chinese are very sneaky. 😂
Love you brother. See you soon.
Thank you for being a blessing to that beautiful angel and her family and community. she is such a sweet child.
🎉🎉Happy Birthday Angel 🎉🎉
Derek I stumbled across a few videos of yours and I’m happy for the work that you are doing.
It’s been a suppressed passion that I only recently have a chance to pursue. Thank you for supporting my channel
😊❤
This was the most positive, heartwarming YouTube content I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching! New subscriber here, Derek. And future subscriber of Angels!❤
Thank you kindly.🙏
Thank you brother Derek for loving Filipino people im here in Saudi Arabia im also a Filipino i live there in Batangas Philippines
We all breathe the same air, brother. The Philippines has shown my family love back in 86 in Bataan and continues to show me love every time I visit. I love it here
Before from 1999 to 2008 i live in Pilar Bataan from town of my wife then I moved to Batangas after because of my work there and in 2019 i decided to go here in Saudi Arabia to work in pizza store
When I come back there in the Philippines i want to vlog all the delicious Philippine food
Thank you brother I subscribe so many foreign vloggers but only you have a great you always reply me thanks
Yo I like what u are doing ur putting the real ppl on it’s inspirational wish nothing but the best for angel
Thank you🙏 the real people is what matters to me
super
😇😇😇😇😇👍👍🍧🍨🍩🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
How’s her name spelled
Gel. Short for Angel
What’s her channel name called?
We’ll be deciding that in the next few days. Please stay tuned
They have such a simple life and are very happy and grateful. Here in England everyone wants more, a bigger house, a better car, more money and a lot of them are still not happy. I have been to the Philippines many times and look forward to going back and I love the people over there.
I was guilty of that. And I am glad I moved here at this age and no later
@Q Adventures I think we have all fell in that trap at some point here in the west. I’m hoping to retire over there in two years time.
This whole experience with Gel and her family and community brings a few tears to my eyes. I am touched by the Filipino culture and generosity. Thanks Derek.
It’s my great pleasure to share from a foreign visitor perspective
This stoned age internet is why Elon’s satellite internet system is needed for the rural world.
💯% agreed
I’m so surprised that she’s 12!!! Saw the vlog from the middle… The conversation from the shop and that’s very mature and humble! She has an old soul trapped in a 12 YO body and has a wonderful future!! Best wishes for her!
Belated happy b-day cute and pretty little kid im so happy for u big thanx to Q adventure God bless
Thank you for sharing blessings to the whole neighborhood … ❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It’s a team effort, so yeah, the neighborhood is included🫶
What’s that satellite kind of looking internet is called to order that with high speed internet for cavete
I’m not sure. I am not well with technology
Awww. Happy birth rite day to that young lady( “ Jill”).🎉❤ 35:53
Happy Birthday Angel!! Enjoy your special day 🎂🎁🎊🎉 and thank you Derek and Ai.
Was such a privilege
Your help make them grateful to you.
Yes. They are such beautiful people
Kindly tell her to give thanks to your sponsors.
pigs ae so good, but i feel guilty eating them.
looks good,
reminds me of korea 40 years ago
i luv to see the respect of the family and community.
I grew up on a farm and the killing of animals or sending them off to oblivion was a reality that most have no visibility to as they have their McDonald burgers. It was different though when you’re living closer to nature and also hunting and living off the land. Now I’m citified and have the luxury of valuing animal life. The country ways where better, when I reflect on it.
I hear you. I am the opposite to grow up in the city and unexposed. I value the experience as you described it🫶
What a beautiful event, where everybody is making the most of everything and everyone who counts is present. Thanks for making her day memorable and we wish her a happy belated birthday! ❤
Very kind of you 🫶🙏
At 20:52, did you call them Vietnamese people??? Or was you comparing? Or are you Vietnamese?
I was born in Vietnam, yes
Has Angel started her channel yet?
No video uploads yet but her profile, design and an intro video is up. Please go check it out and subscribe. @MountainAngelDiaries her equipment will arrive this Thursday and video uploads should be regular after next weekend
Awwwww, I’m glad Gel had a lovely birthday! She is just the sweetest girl ever, kind, humble and caring. She deserves the world. Please give her my best wishes from England.
Yes I will. If you haven’t done so already, please subscribe to her channel also. No content yet but coming really soon. @MointainAngelDiaries
Sorry I’m late to the party..
so happy you did this for
her
Why sorry??? The party is on cyberspace to be attended anytime 😊
Globe are more stable in broadband smart for mobile depend on location globe is better for me
None of those are even applicable deep up the mountain where they are. We looked into it
most content providers do so because they have money. money to go places for content. money to buy things for content. she has none of those so for her channel to succeed she needs to be taught how to find content where she is without money to share. she is a charming girl
Yes. Her channel is active now. Please give her some support @MountainAngelDiaries
What an amazing young lady.and you for making her dreams start to come true.i wish her and her family great happyness.
She has her own channel now. Please go over and show her some support @MountainAngelDiaries
Happy belated birthday Gel. Thank you Derek for blessing her. Aloha from Hawaii.
wonderful
Hi sir,
If you live & work in Philippines 🇵🇭 how are you able to afford such an adventure? Usually worker pay is $1 to $1.50 an hour.
Unless you’re a biz owner or CEO of a company?
Very good of you to be so helpful of a poor community in meantime sir. But their neighbors will be the poorer for it.
I’m a foreigner and do not have work authorization in the Philippines. I do own a small business in Lapu-Lapu City where I rent motorbikes. A lot of times, it’s not what business you do but how you approach the business that makes one separate success from failure
Well done Derek.! what a sweetie that little girl is. Like the old saying goes, the joy is in the GIVING, and not in the RECEIVING.! I know you got as much happiness out of your kind gesture, as well as the generosity of your viewers, as what Gel did. Heart warming video.👍Best wishes from Australia
Thank you John. I did get a lot of joy out of it
Wow such humble people. Amazing!
Why only interested in the beautiful girls? Maybe there are lots of unattractive girls really needing a heads up.
Derek Love from India ❤ this is called true blogging. You are spreading positivity and believe me society needs more people like you😊
Thank you Sunil. Apparently, I have a few good deeders in India, Malaysia and Thailand. There are more of us than I realized🙏🫶
Lovely to see all the people celebrating her birthday! You made it very special for her as she is so special!! What a gem!
Thank you. Couldn’t have done it without the support of my YouTube community
She really is an angel. You’re a wonderful person, you got a new subscriber
Thank you🫶🙏. Please also support Gel and her Channel as we are effortlessly trying to help her become independent and self sufficient. @MountainAngelDiaries
Happy birthday Jill
You are an real angel indeed. So beautiful and cute
Giveing you twelve birthday kisses 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
i love the area,but i just cant eat that way,and if only 45 minutes from the coast,it would be better to visit and campout.
SOO WONDERFUL
I was sent to your channel by Gel…… thanks for what you’re doing
Thank you Clive. I am so proud of Gel as she marks my very 1st success story in the Philippines. He has so much motivation
Helping people is the best gift you could give yourself. Salamat
And it’s easier to help a community that actually appreciate it
She is so ADORABLE!
Lovely and intelligent little girl
Such a great day for gel.. amazing family
I feel her pain, feel bad for the pig but families gotta eat
That’s key… eating… serving the purpose of food for human to survive
Huli Huli Lechon. 😊 I’d still would want to eat the hotdog spaghetti.
Kudos to you!!! I can’t do it
VERY NICE VIDEO!!! GOOD LUCK ANGEL!!!
RIP Lupita.
Lupita was delicious 😋
Was just wonderful!! God bless you!
29:40 this should be teached everywhere. Made me smile and tear up a bit.
Your tears make me proud to have created this series. Thank you 🙏
@Q Adventuresyou guys are doing an amazing thing there so be proud, be very proud for helping others.
I came across your other series the other day about Jericho and LJ and I was like, this is a good man with a great community of followers.
You are doing something that I have dreamt for decades, I remember saying to my friends and family, that if I win the euromillions that I would help the less fortunate, even start a non profit organisation or something like that, now we all know the chances of winning right?
So, 2 years ago a friend of mine told me about the Philippines, and how we can do a lot more there, (like open a business), with less money. I’m from Portugal by the way.
That started getting me curious so for the past 2 years I started researching and watching videos about the Philippines. The problem is that my friend is gonna wait 10 more years until he quits his job to go there. I can’t and won’t wait that long.
My idea is to start a e-commerce business, like drop shipping, POD, etc to have a source of income and then move there and do something like you are doing.
I talked about this idea with another friend and he was interested in the beginning but not so much now, but it doesn’t really matter it’s his loss because the Philippines is just a beautiful country with great people and culture.
A few weeks ago I started getting this feeling like a calling to go there and doing good to others and that’s all I will focus on now.
I’m 42, I’m not really young, but I’m not old either to go on another adventure. Moreover I always say that it’s never to late to start something new.
I had more to say but the comment is already long. All the best to you both. Cheers
Best blog ever about the people in the Philippines!
Thank you for the compliment and support
That was my favorite pig 🙁 Is it too late to resuscitate her? (15:52)
Let’s try. Has to be.mouth to mouth though
pig teaste so good,
and so smart.
i feel guilty.
Yeah.. we are blessed and, at the same time, cursed with a conscience. But we are on top of the food chain
I’m watching your vlog from Colorful Colorado! for the first time. Yes, you have a beautiful family . Thanks for sharing the special moment. Quality content! I’m going to subscribe!
Thank you for your support. Although, that is not my family. Gel is a 12 yr old girl that I was just granting a few wishes to. This video, in specific, is to celebrate her bday
@Q Adventures, yes of course, but they accept you as family and mentor.
That who real men are.
Thank you for reply. I still think they are your extended family. Not all family is blood.
Very respectful bro.
@Gixxxer1300R ah… in terms of that… you are correct. I was granted safe passage up there… 🙏
@Q Adventures yes sir.
Wow… overwhelmed with good feelings. You have a new subscriber. I like when good things happen to good people…and I think everyone here ended up a winner. 🙏
Selfishly, I feel I am the biggest winner in this ordeal. The evening concluded with a full heart and huge smile
I will be in Cebu Feb 29 March 1 I can buy her clothes
Thank you for the offer but she’s doing fine now