Basilan - You Won't See This On The News In The Philippines (MUST WATCH!)

When it comes to news about Basilan, almost 100% of the time it is going to be about Abu Sayaff or Terrorism. Unfortunately those things do exist in this part of the Southern Philippines and need to be reported and shown to the world. But saying that...

Those things really don't represent the 500,000 people who call this part of the Philippines there home. For many people in Basilan, life isn't about terrorism... Life is much different. I had the chance to go visit Basilan with local connections (including armed security) and I just wanted to share with you "the other side" of this beautiful Island in the South...

A side that is unfortunately overlooked and rarely shown in media due to the Abu Sayaff.

This is the happy side of Basilan.

Super Apir!

*** If you are a Foreign National I have to be realistic in saying you really shouldn't go to Basilan unless you are connected locally, guarded, and with people you really really trust. Even though you will see lots of happiness and beauty in this video, I literally had armed military with me and was with well known local friends. This isn't a "tourist spot" for foreigners to enjoy at this time. But hopefully some day in the near future :)

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