My lolo survived the Death March because he knew how to cook and a Japanese officer made him his house cook. He learned Nihonggo too. Once he was freed, he went home to Panay Island and led the guerillas against the Japanese and retired as Captain when the war ended. He then continued law school and finished his degree.

Filipinos are the kindest and most hospitable people in the world. So friendly ❤❤❤❤

My father was also in the Bataan death March and how somehow escaped. He became a Filipino scout and then joined the US army and came to the United States to join the US army. Thanks to him in his bravery and and came to the United States. Thanks to my father we have a blessed life now. With great respect in love for my father.

Believe or not my Dad, my grandfather were USA Army and was captured at Bataan Death March! My heroes, fight for freedom and democracy!

Thanks, been watching you forever. A little help toward a new luggage can't have you getting stuck. You are one of the reason I went to Philippines this February. And you are right it is a beautiful country.

155,King of battle!!! My step fathers dad was not part of death march but was in hiding in the mountains with a few other American soldiers and Philippine soldiers or brave citizens without military training and he told my step father all the time how brave and hard as nails they were they are the only reason he and fellow American soldiers survived and how even back then the Philippine people were soft spoken and were deadly quick and brave when fighting the Japanese, I never met him but yep dad said he only talked about it when really old and only time he ever cried when remembering how vicious the Japanese were to Philippine people but they never betrayed the Americans hiding places and no americans would of lived if not for the tougness and bravery of the philapino people,I really appreciate this episode and can't wait till I'm there,Thanks

Wow ! I love bataan .. I am so excited to go the Philippines!

Bataan is not only historically relevant but also a beautiful province - from its white sand beaches to lush mountains - I love this province!

That is the cleanest city that I have seen in the Philippines.

The plane at the entrance is a P-26 "Peashooter". It was one of the earliest aircraft acquired by the then Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC), now the Philippine Air Force (PAF)

I am retiring to the Phillipines in a couple of months and one of the main draws is just how friendly filipinas are.

Bataan is so nice and underrated. I'm specifically impressed by how clean and organized the public market.

The friendliness of the Filipino people is truly special, and Michy such a great example.

Military runs in my family. My grandfather endured that death March. I love coming to Bataan it's home. Thanks for sharing 👍

Love your channel. My Mother's Father fought in Bataan and my American Grandfather took back Luzon. I still have relatives there. Matter of time. I will come to the Philippines soon.

Thanks for sharing bataan one of the most historical place in the country,,,,nice videos very informative

so organized town, so clean!kudos to their mayor and tourism officials and ofcourse the discipline of the locals ❤🎉

I have to say, because of you this is another destination in the Philippines that I will visit! Thank you! Your depiction of the less featured cities is so helpful. I am planning to retire in the Philippines in about 8 years. I am not sold on any place I particular, so your vids are giving me a lot to think about! Great job brother!

Michael I have to agree with one of the comments you would make a good TV host. You are so good with meeting people. Keep up all the great videos. I am enjoying your travels.

The Philippines have so many exciting places to visit

We spent a week in Bataan last year, loved every experience. Stayed at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. I'm a history buff, so took it all in, amazing. Mt. Samat was breathtaking. Enjoyed your vlog!

Interesting! It seems there are many beautiful jewels scattered about the Philippines

My parents were from Orion and Pilar Bataan so I have great memories of my childhood spending Holy Week there .

Bataan is awesome - we have friends in Balanga, Orini, and Limy - Mt. Samat is awesome - imagine the Filipino's and Americans coming up the mountain against Japanese fire - Visit mile marker 1 ... thanks for the tour - great tour

Bataan is jaw dropping! The city square puts our Dundas Square to shame. Amazing video Mike, thanks a lot for this experience!!

Happy Good Friday from NYC in the USA. As I suffered through another 45 degree (F) and drizzly evening in Manhattan, I was so glad to stumble upon your Blog! The appreciative and happy folks in the Philippines always warm my heart. I truly enjoyed your informative narrative regarding an important and pivotal piece of both American and Philippine history. My grandfathers' were both part of "The Greatest Generation" that fought and protected the United States during World War 2. Sadly, since it has now been more than 80 years, most of those heroic individuals are no longer with us. Once again, excellent work! You really seem natural at doing that and your enthusiasm and passion are very apparent! Looking forward to your next video.

Bataan is really big in history. It is also big in industries: home to biggest refinery, power plants, several export processing zones. Per capita income is relatively higher in Bataan. 👍🏾

That WWII memorial at 4:14 is in Dinalupihan. I have very good friends that live in Little Baguio in Hermosa, Palihan. Last time I was there was 2019. Hope to get back there this year.

Historical Bataan at its finest ❤

21:00 i remember going up in that elevator when it was still working in 2006. You can feel the fresh wind at the top and great 360 degrees view of Bataan and Manila Bay from afar and see luscious greeneries below.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful with amazing history

Thanks Michael ☺ Keep up the great video's.......don't change a thing as you provide continuous refreshing information.

Truly amazing bravery and heroism! Filipinos, we must visit our own historical places which brought us to where we are at present... Thank you!

Again, well done Michael, I watched the whole video! I'm looking forward to seeing more of the beach.

Like the way you interact with the locals and not all foreign and local vloggers do the way you do. You are blending well to whom you're around. Keep it up brother 👍👍👍🇵🇭

I got to say, you are just one of the very few foreign vloggers that prioritize reaching out to local tourism before anything. The other foreign vlogger that I can think of is Kulas who also has connections with the local tourism. Keep it up!

Nice places! You are very lucky to be able to visit all different part of the Philippines. Thank you for showing to the world how beautiful our Country. Take care & god bless 🙏❤️

My home province! ♥ ❤❤

Best video so far, loved it

Your tour guide is GORGEOUS

Amazing video.... our Beautiful Bataan. Cradle of HEROES

Wow bataan public market is clean, amazing...

Great content

EXCELLENT VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

NICE TOUR AND INFOS FOR TOURISM !

Wow! Wonderful views, Bataan Philippines beautiful city. Enjoy tour our country and thanks for sharing us new friend, I watching i no skip ads. Have a blessed day keep safe like 45. I sending you a full support. Keep it up and good luck I will see soon your next video upload. Stay connected. God bless👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤😍

Ohhhh this is so so frkn awesome, Thank you Mike for this tour it’s badass very educational. you rock

Glad to see you go to this area. It is on our list to visit and possibly a places to buy.

I love the way you interact with the locals. You are very sociable and doesnt mind going to public market. Good vibes! You should make your name “Good Vibes Philippines Life”.

A lot of Foreigners doesn't know is that Bataan was the Dumaguete of the 70s and 80s when the President of the Philippines opened the Economic zone in Mariveles. There was once a hotel called Kamaya Point Hotel which was owned by a company called Landoil. That hotel was a hub for foreigners for meet-up. That hotel and the surrounding land is now a well known Maritime Academy. Besides the Economic Zones, Bataan is also one of the biggest Electricity distributor to its neighbouring provinces and it includes Manila. TThat is why Bataan is one of the more expensive province to live in due to its high employment. My dad was there when Slazenger Britain opened a factory there and he stayed for 6 years.

Very nice

Awesome having the guides with you keeping the foreigner from getting lost......lol

Wow. Thank you for featuring my hometown, Bataan. ♥️♥️♥️

Nice adventure Bataan is also a beautiful place

Wow "Beautiful Monument" ..

Wow! 30k subscribers already. Congratulations, Michael. Well-deserved! Amazing video as always. I’m ready to visit!

Proud Bataeño here.. Welcome to Bataan Mike!

Just love your videos 🎉

Good coverage Mike! You're geting good with your craft.Hope to bump into you one day!

Thanks for using the correct pronunciation of Bat a an not Batan like a lot of Westerners say it. I'm coming back to the Philippines with my Filipina wife (30 years strong now) next year. If I could get up that way, not only does it look nice but as a WWII history buff, I would really love it. Thanks for the tour.

So happy for you to visit my beautiful province of Bataan,one proud Bataeño here❤ thank you

I really love your videos. Excellent work. I’m definitely becoming another supporter. I wouldn’t even know about Bataan if I didn’t watch your video!

Wow. I was born in Bataan long long time ago. Went home for a vacation last December, I haven’t seen a lot of histories in my home province. I will retire next year for good in Balanga, hoping my brothers will take me to new places in Bataan. A lot of changes since I migrated in CA 40 yrs ago. Looking forward to it. Good luck to your vlog Sir.

Great video 😊

im from bataan gladly youve visited my province,, have a great day

Just found your site, Bataan.... 🏝... WOW. I'm definitely going to start working on getting my passport 🎉

The place look awesome

I am from Bataan, Dinalupihan is my hometown, the northern most town and the only town that has no part of the sea. I now live in San Diego, Ca. Just recently been a balikbayan last month and had to go back home because of the extreme hot weather. It’s you who just informed me of about this Rancho Bernardo Resort in Bagac, Bataan. Now I follow your blogs. Thank you very much.

Good food , you captured the essence of the place .

Great place 😎😎

Just when I think I have seen videos on everywhere in the PH you go somewhere else amazing, thanks, brother! That area has a nice vibe! And I never really look at Luzon that much.

Awesome video sir,God bless our heroes ❤

Terrific BATAAN vlog, Michael. Informative and Historical. Glad you received the VIP treatment from the DoT. Great people!! Thank you. ... P.S. You were in Bataan around Valentine’s Day - last month?? ... Nice to see the Armstrongs with you. He/they build great homes.

I’m new to the channel and I must say you are the friendliest person with good vibes❤

Thanks for this! Bataan is in my list of places to visit someday! Have fun! :)

thank you for exploring n featuring bataan!

Thanks again for putting in all the effort that you do to create very enjoyable content and for greeting all the people that you meet so kindly and with respect for them. Very interesting about the WWII information. Thanks again! Bataan is definitely on my list now of places to visit. What a great upgrade as well to that awesome room!

Thanks for touring Bataan. That elevator worked 12 years ago, I spent a few days there and we have pics from inside the cross. Amazing place to visit. It's my #2 behind Tagaytay.

Great tour…

Thank you for featuring my home province.

Great video loved the giraffe holding the chandelier

I went up that cross back in 2006 during my 4th year high school field trip. Great views!

I believe that plane is a P-26 "Pea shooter." My Mother-in-Law will be 93 this May, and still harbors resentment towards Japanese, after what she and everyone there at the time went through during the occupation in WWII.

Bataan, like Cavite, is another historical province. Thank you for sharing this vlog with us. Hopefully the bridge linking Bataan and Cavite will be finished and afford us shorter travel time.

My mission headquarters was in Baguio. I served there from 1982-1984. I still love Baguio.

First blogger 🎖️ foreigner in Bataan.

Wow, seems like a really laid back, very friendly town

Bataan will develop even faster once the bridge linking Bataan to Cavite is finally done. A lot of people from Metro Manila can finally visit Bataan once the bridge is done.

Hi Michael Smith! Welcome! New subscriber here from Baguio City. Thank you very much for showcasing our beloved country, the Beautiful Philippines 🇵🇭. God bless you and your family sir Michael. God bless you, protect you and prosper you. Enjoy sir. 😊 Take care

Attendance check ✔️

yes bataan is the best. we went there!

Thanks Michael!

Great video and thanks for sharing. Other than the Death March, Bataan was completely off my radar, now its way up there as one of the places I feel I must visit. Would really love to see you visit the smaller tows around the capitol to show what life is like in the province. Thank you.

You're a decent guy and have informative content. I traveled the Philippines extensively in the 80s. There are lots of changes in most places while some are absolutely timeless. Would enjoy meeting up with you in June or July..

I am going to visit in May Really does look beautiful and historical 🇵🇭🇬🇧🇵🇭🇬🇧🇵🇭🇬🇧

Wow i watched the full 59plus minutes of your vlog. Kudos to you for you are one of a few good foreigner vloggers here that i admire. Puttin so much time and effort in yout vlogs is commendable.

Wow I never knew Bataan is such a good place to visit...

Nice edit

Thanks for the magnets!!!!!!!!

wow welcome to my town.