If There's A World War 3, It'll Start Here 🇵🇭🇺🇸 (

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Жыл бұрын

If you were to travel to this small part of the world, a sea filled mostly with reefs and rocks, you'd unknowingly have a front row seat to the world's next great conflict. The Philippines have at various times been in conflict with both the United States and China, but they're starting to side with one over the other. There's some big reasons for that.
I traveled to Subic Bay, a former US naval base located on the west coast of Luzon, to see what the story was. Along the way I'd also travel down the Bataan peninsula, a place where the last World War took place. Maybe there was something we could all learn.
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@SabbaticalTommy Жыл бұрын

Was quite the trip. Will have to come back for another visit 😉🇵🇭

@hk254lyt8 Жыл бұрын

Korea next 😉

@fotonapapa Жыл бұрын

Nice haircut!

@itswanderlala Жыл бұрын

Yes pls and try Antique!

@say000 Жыл бұрын

Sabbatical how are you? Very nice to come in the Philippines

@GenX...MCMLXV Жыл бұрын

you should hook up with Tim K an American vlogger living in Leyte - ex military

@Sephiths Жыл бұрын

You should occasionally show maps in your videos. For example I'd love to be able to visualize where that peninsula was. You don't have to go crazy, just a simple image displayed for a few seconds over part of the screen would be really appreciated. Loved the video regardless. The Philippines is an amazing country.

@SabbaticalTommy Жыл бұрын

Yeah fair point, I was gonna throw some in but wasn't sure if anyone actually cared. Thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

@Red_Ryan_Red Жыл бұрын

@@SabbaticalTommy I always look for the area you’re in on Google maps

@deenzmartin6695 Жыл бұрын

agreed

@heavyt5489 Жыл бұрын

@@SabbaticalTommy punch in some maps sabby

@weshen83 Жыл бұрын

Also agree that it would be interesting for most people to see some maps, or some stats sometimes. Don't have to overdo it because you have a special and simple way of presenting your videos.

@GavinMulhallSilinder Жыл бұрын

'skin that was designed to live in the Irish bog'... I feel your struggle! 😂

@miahconnell23 10 күн бұрын

*same*

@anthonybeaulieu9820 9 ай бұрын

I agree with your assessment of the Philippine people. They are among the warmest and kindest I have encountered anywhere and I have never been to the Philippines.

@stickmarc4588 10 ай бұрын

ありがとうございます！Tommy for being generous to my kababayan (my fellow countrymen&women)i'm filipino living here in fukushima japan 31years my wife is Chinese from Hunan province met her when i was assigned working in japanese company in Shenzen. Visited her family&all the relatives in her hometown. Experienced their hospitality & countryside lifestyle will never ever forget.Wish you all the good journeys in life wherever crosspath with all the lucky people you meet &may they also share your good spirit in their journeys.

@itr0863 Жыл бұрын

My lolo (grandfather) was in the Bataan death March. He lived to be 91. He passed in 09’. Boy he hated the Japanese. Even during his last years, he had dementia, but I will always remember he would randomly start yelling and have flashbacks.

@humanitiestheproblem Жыл бұрын

Sheeeeesh I wonder why lmao not that it's right to generally hate a grp of ppl but you can understand how ppl end up in that state of mind. Especially soldiers like ur grandpops, RIP. If it don't wffect your body, it'll get the mind and/or vice versa.

@itr0863 Жыл бұрын

@@humanitiestheproblem he passed when I was in my mid 20s. I wish I got to spend more time with him. I will always remember my mom explain to me when I was younger why his feet always looked so messed up because of the March. His feet looked like they were carved out of stone. Besides his dementia, he really did not have any other health problems that would mess his feet up like diabetes or bad circulation, etc. It was primarily from the March.

@wilzwalkabout Жыл бұрын

my dad was in the navy in the Philippines and man he hated the Japanese, too, but not the people, just the ideology. I hope Tommy is wrong, but the CCP is stretching its legs. Peace and long life.

@pop1626 Жыл бұрын

@@wilzwalkabout CCP lol....... Not since 1991.

@wilzwalkabout Жыл бұрын

@@pop1626 Chinese Communist Party

@craigjacob3704 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the Philippines, it's people , and the culture. Live there for 4 years but had to leave due to medical issues. I lived up in San Jose del Monte for about 8 months . Did the Pilgrimage for Easter to the Church of the Grotto. Lived down in General Santos city for about the same time. Then I met a girl from Cebu and moved to Negros Oriental around the Dumaguete area where I spent the rest of the time and got married in Cebu where my now wife's family lives. Oh how we miss being home. I consider the Philippines home now because I was treated better there than any place in my life even with my own family that are all mostly dead or estranged !!! It's the place of dreams❤️🙏🇵🇭. Like you, I hope and pray they don't get caught up in the craziness between China and America. The Chinese do treat the fisherman there very badly .

@Oliver-fs2ep Жыл бұрын

Easiest woman to deal with globally ==filipina

@Mixail747 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a life! I hope you will get back home asap! I am to embark on a similar journey myself, can't stay here anymore as my country is going progressively insane by the day. The Philippines were one of my options, most friendly people there for sure, but it looks like I am moving to Mozambique instead.

@craigjacob3704 Жыл бұрын

@@Mixail747 best of luck to you and God Speed🤗👍🙏 !!!

@Mixail747 Жыл бұрын

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 And chicks for free, I suppose?

@skutty5773 Жыл бұрын

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 Not much of a life living in a cheap hotel in England Eff that.

@rhadzlucilla9642 Жыл бұрын

No to war, yes to peace 🕊️

@strokey6831 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I just discovered your channel and thought you were just some average travel blogger. But when I watched your content it felt more unique than the other. It was refreshing seeing just how real of a person you are and the fact you actually learn most of the dialects, i really respect that. I also enjoy your bits of education during the vlog. I feel like I'm in a history class that I would actually enjoy learning from. Your cool man 😎

@miahconnell23 10 күн бұрын

Tommy IS super educational. 🤔 I’m thinking he should be consulted about the USA’s Foreign Service entrance exam: like, let’s all get certain that this guy’s comportment and real-life knowledge are the metrics by which applicants are screened

@bobharris7401 Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind Latai. My dad was a US Army POW guard there. He befriended a POW artist who sketched him for cigarettes. Dad wrote an article about his experiences emphasizing how well POWs were treated. Article included the sketch. Eventually article was reprinted it Tokyo news paper, where esteemed artist recognized his work.. contacted my dad and invited him to visit. He and mom did, and artist and wife visited my parents in Clearwater, FL.

@radamadam4309 Жыл бұрын

you story sounds fake , stop lying grandpa.

@todemery2622 10 ай бұрын

Amazing how great u can speak so many different languages, and very kind to all people, thanks for the vids.

@hoddtoward Жыл бұрын

Always fun learning about a new place, your content is always great man. And comfy!

@francois1608 Жыл бұрын

fascinating how you make it interesting to listen to you talk about historical events as you travel across different country

@bossdeman Жыл бұрын

I love the no-drama ...authentic vibe from Tommy. Favorite vlogger.

@Kelthor85 Жыл бұрын

60fps really helping with these, cheers!

@sergemeyo1988 Жыл бұрын

It’s always a history lesson from you nice one

@bobbyGnOly 9 ай бұрын

Love Sabbatical's information filled videos....I've learned so much... Just watched this one for the second time...and learned more.

@philmanmontero2472 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this as I haven't been home since 1987. I know, shame on me! Brought back some memories.

@rogandbingofbingalahtravel3680 Жыл бұрын

My father fought four years in these waters, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. His siblings and parents said "he was never the same after the war". Let's hope it never happens again!

@didierduplantier8359 11 ай бұрын

Yup, and we have had good times for so long now that we become obsessed with nonsenses like there are more than 2 sexes. 🤦🏼‍♂️ I hate to say this but our society need to go through some bad times for it to correct itself. Bad times are just on the horizon, so our countrymen who have gone soft better get ready.

@rogandbingofbingalahtravel3680 11 ай бұрын

@@didierduplantier8359 I know! It's sad!

@clark85 10 ай бұрын

@@didierduplantier8359 surprise, it never stopped just in your isolated world

@didierduplantier8359 10 ай бұрын

@@clark85 If you live in the greatest country on Earth and have only had bad times then get off drugs. We have just lived through 4 decades of the greatest economic expansion in history, so it’s not just my isolated world that has had it good.

@clark85 10 ай бұрын

@@didierduplantier8359 of course on the internet i can only expect dumb replies. I am not going to explain to you what I meant because you will just continue to miscomprehend it all because in your head you are isolated

@kuyaj6162 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting our beloved country. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Much much more for you to see though. Keep safe buddy. 😊

@shaysew3879 Жыл бұрын

Another great, informative, heartfelt video 👌 You really have a knack for for these "slice of life " segments Tommy.

@pinkchrisking Жыл бұрын

Respect 👊 Much love from 🇨🇦 Keep it real brotha!

@dougbagby3493 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see you take so much interest in world history wherever you go Mr. Tom! Excellent content!

@alpha2470 Жыл бұрын

Good content bro! You do a good job mate well done

@justice_crash2521 Жыл бұрын

This is a wholesome video thanks sabbatical

@MigoMacayan Жыл бұрын

best vlogger out there and it's not even close, i love the way you interact with the people, know a ton of languages, and most of all THE HISTORY, you are literally an amazing tour guide, im filipino yet i learned a lot of things just by watching your videos, thank you for being authentic in doing these kinds of videos man! keep it up

@TravelwithRoel Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. So different from most travel vloggers (more interesting) keep posting pls!👏

@badw01f23 Жыл бұрын

Ive never been this early to a video. Can't wait to see the crazy things you get up to

@fettlerjohn3419 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating thanks for posting 👍🏼 ✨

@potsmoke5187 Жыл бұрын

I always appreciate your videos.

@JG638 Жыл бұрын

I was a Marine stationed in Subic Bay in 1990 .. Best duty EVER .. lots of good memories

@hexdom2269 Жыл бұрын

There's something calming about your videos that I appreciate a lot. The vibe of yours is laid back and chill. Looking forward to your next one. :) And that you bring up the history for each of the place you visit makes it even better. Keep going buddy!

@victoriar9728 Жыл бұрын

you gained a new fan! thanks for the commentary, I am learning something from your vlogs.

@vagnerangelovsa Жыл бұрын

Love the Palmeiras Jersey 🫡 great Brazilian soccer time ! God bless you Sabbatical

@peterbrooks9543 Жыл бұрын

Thank Sabbatical for giving us free History lessons.

@ronrutan Жыл бұрын

Unless you're a kid you should have been aware of the majority of everything said here. Keep in mind ol Tom highly editorializes... which would be fine if he'd announced it more

@peterbrooks9543 Жыл бұрын

@@ronrutan I know things which happened within my geographical region or regions I had interest in. I don't need to know everything at the same time. Is that okay. And that's why we have people like Sabbatical to teach us.

@gollese Жыл бұрын

@@ronrutan Didnt learn this in school in sweden, thats for sure.

@girlygirl2969 Жыл бұрын

I am amazed you don't have more subscribers. Maybe because you seem so genuine, honest and likeable. ;)

@gregsLyrics 7 ай бұрын

Your channel is amazing, Tommy. I really enjoy watching. I am super impressed with how many different languages you speak. There are no strangers in your world!

@DulceBebe123 Жыл бұрын

Dude Awsome video! I enjoyed the history lesson, good stuff

@localtime824 Жыл бұрын

Good video Buddy. Thanks for sharing. I love the Philippines. Might see you there one day. 👍🙂

@DanielP-lr1pu Жыл бұрын

Notification squad! Good to see that you're safe.

@rickyunson3960 Жыл бұрын

This guy has integrity.. kudos.. good job in documenting this

@fernandoscrenci4874 Жыл бұрын

Great show!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@timstar28 Жыл бұрын

Nice work man, great video 📹

@EthanSoFar Жыл бұрын

Subic Bay more like Sabbatical Bay

@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622 Жыл бұрын

Literally my inner voice was thinking this when I heard him say the name 🤣😭😭

@Conor-B Жыл бұрын

Haha hahaha hehehe that's hilarious,where did you think of that? Hehehe hah hahaha hehe. Ha ahhh 😬

@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622 Жыл бұрын

@@Conor-B ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaa HaHaAhAhAhHhhhaaaaaaaa

@jamesolivercalip2587 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. My Grandpa barely survived the Bataan death march. And yes, he was carried by a fellow soldier who happened to be the older brother of my aunts husband. He fell ill with beriberi during the march.

@n6pud Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. Your videos are great

@samuel07estacio Жыл бұрын

Love your content bro.more informative vids like this!im from the philippines btw

@rivett310 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your Philippines journey.

@aledagaro8075 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@JAHFREEALL Жыл бұрын

Good work!

@rufusgroves1820 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Sabbatical Tommy. Great content 👌 safe journeys buddy. ✌️❣️

@daandiijootee579 Жыл бұрын

I like your vedio, you go deep in the country and show us what others don't do

@tvo6453 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog!!!

@canaldotiagobreak Жыл бұрын

Great video ! i like it !

@79tyt Жыл бұрын

been waiting for his videos

@aidanmccarthy3779 Жыл бұрын

looks amazing

@Solidus-JD Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for a new one.👍👍

@floren879 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@seantaylor4107 Жыл бұрын

Lived there for awhile, was also there when the situation started and got out right before the lock downs in March of 2020. Cheers Sab. Go hit up cheap Charlie's for a ice cold beer.

@JeroenSWart Жыл бұрын

Great one!

@susiedogfishhughes8987 Жыл бұрын

Skin that looks like I should live in an Irish Bog! Brilliant, thanks for making me chuckle, that's a classic! I feel for you brother x

@Poodle2312 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids Tommy man! It's not just seeing new places and things it's learning a little about them too. Cheers from across the pond 🇬🇧

@aarancole9296 Жыл бұрын

Love your vlogs and Philpine looks so amazing

@annehiggins5958 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love your videos xxx

@tayh600 Жыл бұрын

literally one of the only channels that can keep my attention for a full 30 minutes...

@martinvilland957 Жыл бұрын

Love ur content. Have been following ur vlog from the africa episodes. U know ur languages and history, a little like bald. Ur a cool dude. Ill keep watching ut vlog, cheers from Estonia/Finland.

@johnbaudino2535 Жыл бұрын

Another good video brother stay safe God bless

@wilzwalkabout Жыл бұрын

Tommy, the "pretenders" can't match your erudite vlogs & the sense of history you mix in with current day life. You just do you and your fans will continue to enjoy it all & we appreciate you. Travel safe, brother. One love. W.

@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the cultural, historical, and geographical lessons.....enjoying thoroughly! Poco a Poco!

@maganjasan Жыл бұрын

best travelvlogger, or atleast top 3 heheh... but really, one learn a lot by watching your videos

@lukealston996 Жыл бұрын

good job my friend, philipines and the people are wonderful

@theohiokid1683 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@FeelKoreaTV Жыл бұрын

It's so fun to travel with you. 재미있게 잘 봤습니다

@yonatron5684 Жыл бұрын

You are awesome bro

@IPangkhor Жыл бұрын

Tommy you are awesome! 🤙🏼

@GenX...MCMLXV Жыл бұрын

Keep bringin' it Tommy! Killer shit, my Man! You are skyrocketing a fan base , your dedication to your craft is paying off Bro!

@GenX...MCMLXV Жыл бұрын

sorry I could only "like" once.

@johncopeland3826 Жыл бұрын

Something similar happened here in Scotland after the American naval base in Rosyth packed up and moved Tommy ! The local economy got decimated and the River Clyde has never been so empty .... By the way ,when you're hot ....You're hot ! Phew ...I can feel the heat through my tablet screen .

@travellinmark2745 Жыл бұрын

Great videos on the Philippines. We hear a lot of negative stuff about the politics there, but you have shown us a different side, as you always do in your videos.

@pequetita. Жыл бұрын

Que bueno verte!, que pena que no puedo seguirte en Patreon...abrazoooo

@Ivuk7 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, next Tommy video. I think you have to postpone all important plans for later :D

@ndsav8903 Жыл бұрын

Best vlogger out there, doesn’t go do tourist shit but instead engages with locals while educating us viewers. Appreciate your videos💯🤘

@ellem2293 Жыл бұрын

I agree, he basically risks his life going to some of these socalled dangerous places, for some reason he gets by, he shows respect, doesnt flash money, dressed like he dont have money so not attracting opportunists apart from his phone & camera but he does it all the same bless him. I would hate anything to happen to him, he is wholesome & so engaging whereever he goes.

@theghostoftravel Жыл бұрын

same, all these vloggers always do tourist crap! i went to the philippines last year and did non tourist stuff, including donate to the orphanage in mactan island!

@ivancaguiat5532 Жыл бұрын

Awesome episode! The SM mall right after the bridge from Subic Base (at the 6:00 mark) used to have numerous establishments where a few sections used to belong to my grandparents. They had a bar/restaurant, money exchange and t-shirt printing shop. I used to visit them from Manila when I was a kid and have memories of that area during the late 70's to early 80's. I remember that area to be always crowed and busy due to the military personnel coming in and out of the base especially in the evenings. That whole street and a few adjacent ones used to be lit up like Vegas. I moved to the US with my parents before the US military left and not too long after that the location was controversially taken over by the local government. At any rate, your video brought back some good memories and I thank you for that! I also want to add that being a New Yorker myself, I appreciate your accent! Keep making awesome videos, I enjoyed your Japan episodes!!

@waltertodd4479 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this discussion on the Philippines.

@arbiepanado9203 Жыл бұрын

God Bless Bro!

@rogerjon5 Жыл бұрын

love this guy, speaks so many native language wherever he goes and chillin with the locals

@TheOriginalDaveJ Жыл бұрын

Tommy, there's nothing wrong with a cheeky beer and a touch of socialising when on holiday 😉

@lilyo7379 Жыл бұрын

Since you talked about the Death March and you were already in Bataan, you should have gone to "Dambana ng Kagitingan/Shrine of Valor"... The shrine was built to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.. It's a big cross on top of Mount Samat. Even though it's on top of the mountain, a vehicle could go up there. The view is nice and you could actually climb the big cross.

@alansucaldito2712 Жыл бұрын

You are right about the Filipinos viewing Americans more favorably than their other colonizers, the Spanish and the Japanese. We were thought in our history classes that it was America that saved the Philippines from the Japanese. How McArthur kept his promise and returned there to liberate the Philippines from Japan. Yeah, most Filipinos love the Americans. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

@JoeBlow-yo4vx Жыл бұрын

haha americans killed more filipinos than spain and japan combined

@88godson88 Жыл бұрын

Well who do you think wrote the history books?

@meutonmichaelsy1315 Жыл бұрын

Well we Filipinos aren't illiterate or stupid for trusting Americans, just remember don't do the same shit like the massacre of the Moros, it's just so this time we need the Americans and the American military also need strategic points.

@JoeBlow-yo4vx Жыл бұрын

mcarthur pos ran away to australia with his valuables after ww2 the philippines government gifted him 500000 dollars in gold

@JoeBlow-yo4vx Жыл бұрын

@@meutonmichaelsy1315 dont be a target

@kokeymonster8150 Жыл бұрын

Wow... Sabbatical you are amazing i luv u man...

@jordansernik Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Subic Bay. My parents worked at the Satellite station there

@youxkio Жыл бұрын

Great content. All the best Tommy. Greetings from Kaohsiung city. Be careful with he blockade if you come here. I can show you some nice monuments related to WWII and other stuff.

@miahconnell23 10 күн бұрын

Formosa Represent !! ❤

@nsuresh91 Жыл бұрын

Woo! Another Sabbatical video! Always fun watching your history/city information bits! Looking forward to more of these; would love to see videos of India at some point as well!