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Let There Be Light: A Journey of Community and Empowerment
In a world where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, access to it can significantly impact one’s opportunities and quality of life. The video titled “Let There Be Light!!!” offers a heartwarming glimpse into the efforts of a community to bridge this technological gap for deserving kids. This article delves into the key moments and messages from the video, highlighting the importance of community, generosity, and empowerment.
A Warm Introduction
The video begins with the speaker, Derek from Q Adventures, addressing his audience with an air of familiarity and warmth. He shares that he’s at LJ and Jericho’s community to provide updates and deliver a laptop, a kind gesture from Todd and another guest from a previous video. Derek’s casual mention of having her own laptop now, so visitors don’t need to come to his house, sets a tone of camaraderie and mutual support.
Morning Musings and Cultural Connections
Derek’s recounting of his morning is both humorous and insightful. An innocent assumption about his Korean heritage, when he’s Chinese American, serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting cultural identities. The community’s happiness and contentment are palpable, and Derek’s gratitude towards his viewers for joining him on this journey is evident.
Community Updates and Solar Power
One of the video’s highlights is the introduction of upgrades to the community, particularly the installation of a solar panel. This isn’t just a technological advancement; it’s a beacon of hope and progress. Lola, a community member, proudly showcases the solar panel, emphasizing its positive impact on the area’s lighting. The ability to charge phones, power banks, and even run a fan during hot days signifies a leap towards modern conveniences many take for granted.
The Gift of Sight
A touching segment revolves around the topic of eyeglasses. Derek’s selflessness shines through when he prioritizes getting glasses for Lola, his sister, over himself. Lola’s struggles with reading and walking due to poor eyesight underscore the challenges many face due to lack of access to basic healthcare.
Dental Dilemmas and Acts of Kindness
Dental care, often overlooked, takes center stage in a conversation about braces, dental work, and the importance of a confident smile. The mention of Reggie, a shy cousin who covers his mouth when smiling, and Derek’s decision to seek a more convenient dentist, highlights the community’s collective efforts to uplift each other.
Empowering the Youth with Technology
The gift of a slightly used but almost new HP laptop is more than just a gadget; it’s a tool for empowerment. With features like a 14-inch screen and an Intel Core i5 processor, this laptop can be a gateway to education, information, and opportunities. The generous donation of 2,500 Pesos each from Mr. Lee further emphasizes the community’s commitment to supporting its youth.
Education, Employment, and Empowerment
Derek’s focus on the younger generation’s potential is unwavering. He discusses the importance of education, the benefits of having a government job, and the value of independence. By not relying on others for support, one can chart their path and make meaningful contributions to society.
Gratitude and Moving Forward
The video concludes with Derek expressing gratitude for his supporters and acknowledging other noble causes, such as addressing world hunger and assisting the elderly. He emphasizes that while he’s just one person, the collective efforts of a community can bring about significant change.
In summary, “Let There Be Light!!!” is more than just a video; it’s a testament to the power of community, generosity, and the human spirit. Derek’s journey with Q Adventures and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of deserving kids is truly inspiring. Through technological advancements, healthcare access, and educational opportunities, this community is lighting the way for a brighter future.
i love the house and solar.. my heart will always be calling that home, dont need fancy big houses and luxury things as that alone is my luxury of living …i miss philippines
It’s calling you home
Fck them haters and continue God’s work Q
Great video, the offer of helping someone a hand up.
haters stay hating they don’t even help people thats the crazy thing.
I’m afraid I know that too well
There’s always going to be haters. But majority of “us” appreciate what you’re doing for the kids…for the Philippines. Stay true to your beliefs, brother. You’re doing a great job 🙏
Thank you for the blessing
Good job Todd! Thanks Derek for the follow up.
Icore 5 is very good👍👍👍
I just got done with the dentist. It’s never fun but necessary. Derek secured LJ’s future. You filming for content has helped these people tremendously.
Just a little at a time
The combination of the great and kind Philipino people and the kindness of your viewers and yourself really touches my heart.
Great work
Sending love from America 🇺🇸…
🙏🫶😇 well received
Hi Q… “Wrong race”… From where I come from, you look like an American… Not Chinese : ) BTW… I live in the Chinese community in CA and I have no color to my skin : )
It’s all good, Ed. I am truly Colorblind (not just metaphorically). We all breathe the same air. No one air is sweeter than the other
You do great services to the young generations the future of Philippines you pass on the legacy of your Chinese ancestors to the nation
We are all human and breathe the same air at the end of the day. The Philippines had shown my family and I respect and dignity and now it’s my turn to reciprocate in a small way
You can rate your success by the number of haters and trolls, the more they hate, the more successful you are. Jealousy is such an ugly trait for people to portray, just because they can’t/won’t help others doesn’t mean they need to be jealous of those that can. Ignore them and don’t give them the attention they are looking for and they’ll move on to some other “cause” to hate on.
Continue being kind and bringing some happiness and putting smiles on people’s faces and giving them hope. These 2 ladies and gentleman were so kind and friendly having never met you, and were giving, humble, and never asked for anything. They have earned the blessings given to them and the future is looking brighter and brighter each day. Thank you Derek, Todd, and the other folks that have made this happen and showing that, those ones fighting in the streets, being nuisances, harassing people, starting drama, etc., don’t represent all foreigners and we’re not all bad.
@ejtaylor73 it’s OK I’m here and I consider myself an expert when it comes to hunting trolls. Eventually they will get tired of my responses to their comments making them look like fools and they will move on.
I hope to convert a few of the bad ones also. That would be an accomplishment in itself.
Thank you for upur support
Doug is the man
How the community handle sanitation, showers, hygiene, etc?
I haven’t investigated that nor do I find that information important in what I would like to accomplish
@Q Adventures Fair enough. Do your thang!
Great job kids. We are very proud of you for trying hard and studying hard.
Awesome. Definitely will help these kids future. U can tell they
definitely appreciate it
It’s somewhat a relief. Especially Graceze. She works 6 days a week to hang by a thread
you have literally cast a positive light in this community…fan seems to be working pretty good too!
Thank you, Chris
This is changing life one at a time.
Creating access and, slowly, freedom
@qadventures give them wings so they can fly. Good work brother. 👏
The help that you and Todd are giving these kids and their families is important for them and their community. Ignore the negativity and encourage them to pay it forward.👍🏽🏝️
Paying forward is a stipulation… 🙏🫶😇
I don’t think I missed any videos from this community however I have seen you worry over the walkways, my worry is the supports.
The community or a part of it seems to be on stilts that the ocean flows around.
Have you by chance looked under the structures at the supports themselves to see how the community is built? have you asked how repairs are done under load of the houses above when a support needs replaced?
I imagine if they plan to do any repairs or inspections it could make an interesting video… at least to a crazy person like me 🙂
Very good point. I did look but not inquire. The stilts are random combination of scrap wood and bamboo. I question to myself how the salt water deteriorate it
@Q Adventures when you went clam hunting we saw a little of it at least.
I wonder if the stilts wash out in the waves often or even sink in sand areas.
As an engineer I took quite a while checking it out. I’m going to sort out a few issues in the near future.
The “haters” are exposing their inner selves, by expressing the badness in their own minds.
There’s an old phrase or saying,
‘Set a thief to catch a thief ‘
I’m not in a financial position to help, but I wholeheartedly appreciate the genuine Love you share with the folks you help.❤
I’m hoping to holiday in the Philippines before Christmas and hope that our paths might cross. ❤
The funny thing is…. their usernames are usually “anonymous1234” or something similar.
You are helping a lot already by simply watching and sharing my videos with loved ones. I don’t want anyone to go out of the way, that’s why I never ask. Only put up a link if someone is compelled and able. It doesn’t make sense to try to solve a problem by creating another problem…
Great video Derek, keep up the good work. I hope to see you in November.
Excellent!
Great job! My future mission is to help the widows primarily, but I will be in the province of Capiz and ILOILO in a few years from now.
Every cause is a noble cause. Just comes down to what speaks to us
Watching these type of videos of you helping people like LJ and Jericho are a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work Derek. Planting some great seeds for a most abundant harvest!
Well said. Thank you for the encouragement
Great video.
Ooh Nice Intro
Thank you, William. I wouldn’t be able to evolve without the help of Doug from Brand Solutions
I so much agree with you I should be over there in a couple of weeks when I come I’m going to bring all of my get them fixed so we can pass them out
Smartphones
It’s a nice idea, did it myself, but not practical. Most parts are not available and the ones they can repair costs anywhere between $50 to $80 USD where you can buy a local phone for around $90 to $120 brand new
🙌 Congratulations to each of the young adults and props to you Mr Q.
Thank you, Paul. 🙏 🫶😇
I love to see you helping a community that will apricate your help. You are a very kind man. and god bless the people that have helped you.
It’s a community effort. Without the community, what I do will be extremely limited and progress slow
LG almost made me tear-up when it was mentioned of her trying to give her spot for new glasses to her grandma. She is pretty as well.
Selfless
Hi Todd. I love the things you are doing, and i love to watch your videos. but you have to do something about the sound, sometimes it is very hard to hear the persons you are talking to. so keep up the good work, and i will by waiting for your next video. best regards from Jan living in denmark
Thank you Jan. I did buy a high quality microphone, but I keep forgetting it
Bless you Derek!
Q, you doing great job. I impress. When I visit to there I would I like to meet you. Keep doing good work. I subscribed you too.
Thank you. I have an open door policy. Visit and I welcome.
There is something incredibly special about LJ and her family. Most people in this world have forgotten that true love is in the bonding of a family. They are teaching us what we have all forgotten. LJ will definitely excel in this world.
Well said
until they get more westernised
@Albert Head I am sorry for your negative comment. The bond of family will not be broken when they become westernized. I know a woman here from Manila that still drives hours every weekend to be with her family. It is definitely unfair to say this about LJ or other Filipina’s on a something you have experienced. I am sorry for what you did experience. This is all I have to say on this subject.
what negative comments, take a look at other Asian countries that have, im not knocking the Filipinas its the expats that are doing it, we from the west have a habit of making a mess of beautiful places lets take a look at the countries we live in @catinthecradle
THese are my kind of people 😄👍
Lola was crazy happy. Never witnessed her stop smiling
How much did this take to set up?
For the 1 panel, battery, inverter, and labor was 17k
How much was the eye exam and the glasses? I am wanting to do the same thing for my girl friends father so he can driving in the city
Exams are free with purchase. Glasses range from 2k (frame and lense) for standard to 15k transition bifocals and all these complex stuff
But LG and her brother has their own light, as OUR CREATOR made them such a beautiful souls, more blessings for them on the way and for u as well brother🙏😇💙
Also a question?
You said you had a lot of haters out there. What do you mean by that?
People are generally telling me to do it differently, or accuse me of “grooming” kids or why I ONLY help females, etc. Which are all not true if you watched my other contents
got it.
People in the USA and other first world countries don’t have a clue about life outside there own little worlds and they love to complain about things because it makes them think that there thoughts have value, when in reality they are showing how foolish they are when they choose to judge other people. Also there was a time when men where not looked at like we are all abusers. And it was common and respectful for a man to help others. Thank God there are places out there with people that have common sense and a brain in there head. And they don’t hate man, but have respect for men.. Brothers, fathers and uncles.
@Q Adventures
Well said at the end, great speech and completely in line with my own perspective when it comes to helping others. Those children just need an extra push to make sure they get setup with a good start in life and become independent. And hopefully they remember later on to keep that ball rolling and help another kid as well when they’re in a better position when they’re older.
I’m interested in a rundown on that solar system that was provided to them. That one panel seem to be sufficient for a household for the very basic needs. I think I’ll google that and find out a total cost for that setup in Cebu. Personally it crossed my mind to get such setup in small communities as a central place where everyone can atleast charge there phones and maybe even connect to a WiFi. A one stop where nearby students can go to study, research on internet.
But if done to single households, it does save them from getting an electric bill often shared by multiple households connected to a single meter where they divide the total bill.
I’m just trying to find something universal that can easily implemented/setup and benefit more people same time.
On this specific set sup, it’s a 2 meter large panel. All materials and labor about 17k
LJ is so fine!!!!
🫶
Awesome work
Love this vlog. Many thoughts come into my mind how these young people can get into wrong decisions bcuz of their situation. But the mindset of these youngsters are unique. You picked the right people to feature. Thanks for sharing this.I will continue following. Haters will continue to sow negativity. Inconsequential.
Thanks for having my back, Mario. I appreciate it more if you can share my content with your peoples
Will do.
Awesome update!
Hi Derek, you’re a true philanthropist ❤❤ a very big Thank You and Thanks too to Todd for giving LJ a laptop 💻 ❤. You guys are so admirable. Thanks too to your subscribers who have extended some financial help to these deserving young students 🤗🩷 GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏
I’m still far from earning that title, althought that is the goal. I appreciate your kind words
Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. I have tried to help people that didn’t want to help themselves before. I much prefer to help those who are trying to better themselves!
That is my emphasis, hence the younger generation. Nothing is perfect and my failure rate is still high, but I have faith in the good of humanity
The solar system for LJ/Lola’s house was a large two square meter panel, solar charge controller, sine wave inverter, agm deep cycle battery, two lights , stand fan with light, switches , outlets, wiring for 17.8k pesos. It took some careful install work because the roof was not designed to take the weight of a human doing install work and the floor did not like the point load of a ladder in the room. I need to sort out some structural issues there 😮 I got very lucky because the solar supply store is near them and they had everything in stock.
Your a good man tod,pleased u helped them out,they are so deserving, especially Jericho (no gangster vibes lol ,he will go far in life,have you ever thought about making a business model of every home over the water having a battery and solar,(not essentialy to start making money of them but it will trickle in after a year,knock door to door,a tiny amount paid upfront so you can see they are serious,and a weekly amount paid until the entire set up is finally paid of ,over a ten year contract,5 missed payments the solar unit is removed ppl appreciate things so much more when they feel they are working hard for there electricity,is the business model works in there village you could expand,but always remember u didn’t start out to be greedy and get rich, stay humble but a million trickles of payments will turn into a river in 7 yrs 🤔👍
Any chance of getting the full specs for the solar panel set up? I’m curious about trying to set one up on my in-laws kubo… Thanks in advance for any help…
Cebu Solar Solutions in lapu-lapu
Laptop was a NOS HP Elitebook i5 11th generation loaded with the software she needs for her university projects and it can hotspot to her phone so she does not have to constantly travel to do school work.
Exam , frames, and lenses for LJ , Lola, and Jerico were 21k but Lola’s prescription required transition bifocal lenses. Frames and lenses were ready within an hour. Just enough time for a trip to get ice cream. And yes I physically took them to the eye exam and eyeglasses store.
🙏😇
How many people live in that community ?
I never got a head count. I would guess around 130??? Maybe???
If anyone asked me what additional help was needed, I would say throw some focus in Graceze’s direction.
Amen
Brilliant Derek, big congrats for helping those that strive for good education.
These young filpino will pursue their dreams.
Shout out to Todd & the sponsor Mr Lee too.
BTW, I hope you , Ai and the girls living with you are well.
Take care brother, much ❤ and appreciation from the land down under Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Thank you, Glenn. We are all good. There are certain things I need to work with the girls. They still feel really awkward and there is a clash of culture. They are very reserved when I encourage them to explore their mind and even criticize the business and offer input.
@qadventures unerstand your situation with helping and encouraging the girls.
If I could suggest one thing… take a step back, let them come to you.
They’ll soon realise your doing your best to support them.
Cheers brother.
Very complicated situation. They are accustomed to redundancy while I encourage creativity. Drives me crazy that the elder girl constantly cleans the dishes and laundry by hand. I asked.them to go out and explore. I have a washer, use it to save.time. do the dishes after lunch and after dinner only. Time management. Go explore. All I get is “yes kuya” and back to old ways
@qadventures totally got you, it like buying a washing machine, only to see it rust/ waste away.
You got a very irritating laugh; please drop it…….It’s seems that you’re looking down at Filipinos and making fun of their lifestyle. I’m sure you’re a big shot from where you come from; giving you a feeling of power…..
@user-gm3sc7ol3h I wish I was local to him so I could go film a video with all the Filipino families he helps and see if they feel he is making fun of them or really helping them. The fact that you even think someone should change their laugh because it irritates you actually says alot about you.
I encourage you to get off the couch of your mother’s basement to do something with your life. You will find so much joy that you will not sit where you are to practice on a perfect laugh that no one will hear
Wonderful! Got the reactions I wanted!…. I know, the truth hurts….
You’re doing a great job there bud…just one small thing I noticed ( that most westerners do ) and I hope you are not offended by this, but try to use smaller words and talk slower so they can hopefully fully understand you…keep up the good work. 👍
I get what you are saying. I try to speak with everyone differently based on my assessment of their ability. And I sometimes speak regular on purpose to assess whether they are just agreeable individuals or they can speak honestly with their mind. This also allows.me to know their true intentions
This is awesome Derek. Keep it up.
To the person who got them a solar panel and everything, you can’t put a price on how much that’ll impact day to day life, thank you so much for that level of support. I love seeing these kinds of videos. Although people may criticize who you decide to help and why, you decide what position is the most impactful and choosing to develop and encourage the next generation will lead a positive impact throughout these kids lives. So thank you so much for the support you give.
Thank you for your support and encouragement. There will always be people to say why this and not that and so on. To those people, they can always get up on their behinds and do as they wish
You are a great example of a good person doing unselfish acts to make peoples lives there better in some way. I wish other people could have the same attitude. I like the way you are contributing in helping their education. It gives them the best opportunity to graduate in the future and make their lives better. One thing about Filipino people is they might not have much but they will always share with a smile. Best wishes always.
Thank you for the compliment, Mark. As selfish as it is, I do what I do because it makes me most joyful
@Q Adventures Full credit for what you do..👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Noble and Humble for helping Those worthy. Great analogy about the burger and hunger.
Those kids are all such good kids good stuff keep up the good work Dennis😊😊
Thank you, Dennis
Nice video
I see yhe red tape you are cutting trough to help these kids.
I am very familiar with the phillipines and what some kids have to go trough to pursue education.
I think what you are doing in your adventures is very noble and will be greatly appreciated by many as what you have done will benefit the family’s of theses children.
Red tape??? I would love for you to elaborate as I appreciate constructive criticism. Helps me grow
Derek you’re doing a great job and thank you to your great viewers.
Geez! When I was in high school anybody that did more than sit on the hill and chain-smoke got an A! Seriously. That’s all it took. Don’t smoke during Gym. (Not all were cigarettes BTW). We had a real old school coach then. He would knock heads, literally, for swearing or fights, but other than that….
LOL 😆
Made my eyes leaky again. Seeing those wonderful, uncorrupted, excellent people receive these blessings! It’s such a great deed.
Ps, didn’t know you were Chinese, I figured you were a filipino who had lived abroad and returned home. But then I’ve seen only 3 or 4 of your videos so far.
Man… I am all kinds of complicated. Born in Vietnam to Chinese parents though
Thank you so much for helping those families. Greetings from Switzerland.
Thank you for your support, Switzerland!!! Please share my videos with your friends and family. 🙏🫶😇
Great job was in the Philippines 1974 the people are so friendly i give the the Philippines inland mission who help kids learning about Jesus they also help in many others ways feeding and books and pumps
As far as culture and kindness is concerned, time stood still in the Philippines
What a Beautiful family. God Bless everyone who helped.
Derek can you share the price of the Solar panels?
@Todd Janca Thanks Todd I guess I need to watch the video again.
Found your post. You installed it yourself. Cool
No, no. Cebu Solar Solutions installed it. Approximately 17k got the 2 Sq meter panel and the entire set up with install. Todd is my subscriber who became friends got involved and funded it.
@Q Adventures ok. Thanks
It would be very very simple to install yourself. The fan, switches, led bulbs, are all on the 12VDC side of the system and then the inverter only powers an outlet for charging phones and laptops.
Hi BUDHA D👋. I thought you were RUSSIAN!! LOL 😂. Everyone is hospitable and smiling 🙂❤️. Todd 👍Great job brother 🙏. LJ is a natural beauty 🥰 and a heart ❤️ of gold!! What a mature young lady🙏. Thanks for the update BUDHA D👍🙏. Blessings 🙏🌺🌸🌼
You’re not wrong… I was Russian for about 2 days once… LOL 🙏👍😊😇
@Q Adventures Hahaha 😂 Blessings 🙏🌸🌼🌺
your doing a great job in helping the not so well off but determined to succeed, i live in the UK but do help out people there when i can, gelspapa is having problems with buy me a coffee i sent 100 dollars through that for the poor young girl that had the brain operation but he has said he cant get hold of it for some reason, not only my money but all buy me a coffee donations, i trying through my bank to get it back from who ever it is that is holding the money so i can send it back again via paypal, keep up the good work, i wish you could get a million viewers so you could help even more people
A hand up…not a hand out…is the only way that will have lasting effect. These kids will hopefully go on to have productive lives and then in turn help their families and communities. Good luck to all!
I appreciates what you do good sir!!!
I appreciate you watching. Thank you 🙏🫶😇
How much was that battery and panel setup? Be a nice setup to spread around
2 Sq meter panel, complete supplies and install is about 17k
Thanks! I appreciate what you do good sir!!!!
just watched a video you put out 11 days ago, gels papa replies to the messages to gels channel in fact he is just about running the show that’s why its getting fucked up, you hear more from him than you do from gel now, i think he will kill the channel which will be a pity, as i said in my other message the buy me a coffee is messed up, he says he has to be registered in the usa to get it
Yes Albert. It’s really a pity that what was meant to help Gel secure her future turned into a money grab. Ai cashes out her Buymeacoffee.com no problem. He could have followed simple protocols and it would be ok. I told him at the pool party that money is all evil and creates demons. All the hard work and sacrifice I put in was meant to Gel’s education and financial independence. Nothing else
I just came across your Chanel it is a really awesome that you have been able to improve this community thru your Chanel. From wha t I can tell your are doing it for the right reasons I hope to be able to help in the future in these communities.I love the Philippines and the people there
Thank you, Brian. Please share my channel with loved ones.
The thing that you are doing to help those children and families is very inspiring and it’s compels me to want to do the same when I have the opportunity
Then I am doing what I set out to do. Thank you Brian
Very cool man, cant wait to see where these kids go. Ive had to work McDonald’s to, it isnt fun, and i cant imigine how it would be ran in the Philippines. Corporate or no Corporate they ask for alot more work out of someone for alot less over there. Glad to see shes keeping positive!
you actually look a bit pinoy, especially cebu pinoy, because it has a high concentration of chinitos because of its history 🙂
But I never would mistake you for a korean.
I get that a lot. I don’t pass as Korean. I think it’s just the fact that I live in Korea town here, the locals see all Asian foreigners as Korean