Welcome to Philippines’ Latin City, Zamboanga! (Full episode) |  Biyahe ni Drew - video Dailymotion

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Description: Aired (October 1, 2023): Join Biyahero Drew as he unveils the epic beauty and mouthwatering cuisine of Philippines’ Latin City — Zamboanga City!

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00:00 [music]

00:04 Bet you want to see the beauty?

00:06 If you want to travel to the so-called "City of Flowers" of the Philippines,

00:10 from the colorful shops and the delicious food,

00:14 you'll definitely find something to click on.

00:16 Let's go to the Philippine's Latin City, Zamboanga City.

00:21 Welcome to Santa Cruz Island.

00:26 Last 2017, this beach was included in the list of 21 Best Beaches in the World

00:32 by the American Publication of National Geographic.

00:35 It's also known as the "Pink Beach"

00:37 because when you zoom in on the sand,

00:39 you can see the broken pieces of red organ pipe coral.

00:42 So when you look at the beach from afar,

00:45 it looks like it's pink.

00:46 Your place is beautiful.

00:47 This Santa Cruz Island is beautiful.

00:51 We've been here for a long time.

00:53 Maybe nearly 10 years ago.

00:55 Our operation is only open until 2 o'clock.

00:57 Oh, only 2 p.m.

00:58 Yes, only 2 p.m.

00:59 So we give our guests a schedule

01:02 so that our schedule won't be conflicted.

01:04 You can rent their iconic Vienta for Php 200.

01:09 If we say that you bought the boat,

01:15 we call it "Venta."

01:18 The Venta is...

01:20 No, it's okay.

01:21 We can go.

01:24 Every October, Zamboanga City holds the Hermosa Festival,

01:29 where one of the most anticipated is the Regata de Zamboanga.

01:33 Zamboanga is really known for its colorful Vientas.

01:37 This is the career of the Vientavieros.

01:40 Can people who don't live here join the career?

01:43 Yes, you can.

01:44 Actually, we're in the registration

01:45 because last year, the entry was at Php 200+.

01:48 Wow.

01:48 So we can't see any sand there.

01:50 It's all Vientas.

01:52 What's the prize?

01:54 If you win.

01:54 We have an amount.

01:55 Really?

01:56 Php 40,000.

01:57 Wow, that's also Php 40,000.

01:58 That's expensive.

01:59 Get ready, Vientas.

02:01 Because for today's video,

02:02 we'll be competing with our athletic cameraman, Jeff.

02:05 We'll first go around this buoy

02:07 that's 400 meters away from the shore.

02:10 The prize is a sparkling...

02:13 "Karapatang Magyabang Langbroke."

02:16 50 minutes from now.

02:18 Go!

02:21 [music]

02:26 [speaking Filipino]

02:29 Wait, I think Jeff's wind is blowing in the wrong direction.

02:32 Jeff!

02:33 Jeff!

02:35 Where are you going?

02:36 We're going to the buoy!

02:39 This way?

02:42 No, this way.

02:43 Oh, this way.

02:44 Bro, we're going to the buoy!

02:50 We've arrived at the buoy.

02:52 But Jeff is still far away.

02:55 Jeff!

02:57 We're left behind.

02:59 What's that for?

03:00 Because the water is clear here.

03:02 We are the champions, my amigo.

03:04 Maybe Jeff just wants a long route

03:10 so that he can work out longer.

03:12 Two days and five nights.

03:14 He's the big brother.

03:17 He said...

03:18 Just go to the tip of the buoy.

03:20 Go to the buoy.

03:21 Bro, I don't know how to swim.

03:22 Just follow me.

03:24 That's why we went there.

03:25 There.

03:26 He said, "I'll go."

03:28 Okay, go to the buoy on the left.

03:30 But go to the right.

03:32 But you go to the left too.

03:34 But Ray is not with you, sir.

03:37 Ray is not with me.

03:38 I can hear him.

03:40 Before going to Santa Cruz Island,

03:42 there's a briefing session at Paseo Del Mar.

03:46 You can also pay an environmental fee of 30 pesos here.

03:49 The boats that will take you to the island

03:53 will charge you 1,000 pesos.

03:55 10 people can fit here.

03:57 The trip to Santa Cruz Island is only 20 minutes.

04:01 It's fast, right?

04:03 The locals on the island became the first to live

04:06 by giving out free rides to tourists.

04:08 That includes going to the yellow boat

04:12 that is used when visiting their mangrove sanctuary.

04:16 (water splashing)

04:18 Here, you can see mangroves, or bakawan,

04:21 which are over 100 years old.

04:23 We're lucky because when you're on a tour here in Bacawan,

04:29 there's a tour guide who gives information.

04:34 We also have the alternative caviar.

04:37 Caviar is a fish egg, right, ma'am?

04:39 Now, we have an alternative there.

04:42 The boat doesn't have to be driven here

04:45 so that the rich waters of the lagoon won't be affected.

04:48 This includes their one-of-a-kind jellyfish.

04:52 And because I'm not afraid of caviar or jellyfish,

04:55 I'll look for them, Vieros.

04:57 Let's see how brave they are.

04:59 But more importantly,

05:01 how brave I am.

05:03 We'll face the caviar.

05:05 Stay tuned.

05:06 (rock music)

05:09 (boat engine roaring)

05:11 Let's go to Aderes Flea Market.

05:18 You can buy fresh seafood here.

05:22 This is also one of the most popular crustaceans here in Zamboanga,

05:28 the curacha.

05:30 It's not cooked yet, Vieros.

05:32 It's really orange, even raw.

05:34 You can buy curacha from Php 700 to Php 900 per kilo,

05:38 depending on the size.

05:40 From Hulu to Sulu,

05:41 curacha are sold in Zamboanga City.

05:44 Curacha, do you have a fish?

05:47 Fish for home.

05:49 You?

05:50 You're a big fish.

05:51 You're a big fish.

05:52 You're two.

05:53 Woohoo!

05:55 (laughs)

05:56 Woo!

05:57 Two.

05:58 (laughs)

05:59 Good thing the fish can't swim.

06:01 Mmm.

06:02 Big mama.

06:03 (upbeat music)

06:05 This is one of the most popular food in Zamboanga City.

06:11 Because it's perfect in comparison,

06:13 the alavar sauce.

06:14 There's no such thing as a restaurant here.

06:16 They also use alavar sauce in other dishes.

06:20 Alright, Vieros.

06:24 After nearly 10 years,

06:25 we're back here in this restaurant.

06:27 And you know, when they say curacha,

06:29 it's impossible not to remember.

06:33 Because curacha is a really unique crustacean.

06:38 It's really different, right?

06:39 When you taste something,

06:41 memories come rushing in.

06:45 So yes, I remember this sauce.

06:47 Did you know that we saw something on TikTok

06:51 that went viral?

06:53 How they, I guess,

06:55 removed the meat of an Alaskan king crab.

07:01 It was just like that,

07:03 and it came out right away.

07:04 Now, of course,

07:05 it also depends on how fresh the king crab is.

07:10 It depends on how it's cooked.

07:11 But anyway,

07:12 we can try it here in curacha.

07:15 I mean, it's gonna be dirty, but...

07:17 We just tried it,

07:21 but it really won't happen.

07:24 My normal style of...

07:26 I crush it first.

07:31 ASMR, right?

07:43 It's a good thing there are no other customers here.

07:51 [laughs]

07:52 So yeah, after your savory dish,

07:57 you need to add something sweet.

08:00 So, light your pineapple shake.

08:02 The star of the show would be the sauce.

08:14 It's like a mixture of coconut milk, peanut butter,

08:17 and alamang.

08:19 It's...

08:20 It's...

08:21 I mean, anything gata-related.

08:24 We know that's our favorite.

08:26 I think I'll get mad if I make this.

08:30 You can buy alavar sauce for P340.

08:35 And for P2,400,

08:39 you can buy three pieces of big curacha.

08:41 I'm curious, Vero.

08:43 How do you eat your crustaceans?

08:46 Crab, shrimp, or curacha?

08:49 Do you save it in a plate

08:52 so you can eat it sometimes?

08:54 Do you think of something great to make it delicious?

08:59 Or maybe you want someone to share it with,

09:05 so you can make it your own.

09:08 Just for babies.

09:09 You don't want to share?

09:12 [laughs]

09:14 So, Vero,

09:17 I guess you can't eat seafood

09:22 either because it's their preference

09:24 or because of religion.

09:26 We're in front of a restaurant

09:28 that offers chicken and beef dishes.

09:32 This is satay.

09:34 It's inspired by the Malaysian dish satay,

09:38 or the grilled meat that's stuck on a stick.

09:41 It's served with satay, rice,

09:43 and a hot golden sauce,

09:45 which is called sambal.

09:46 The common denominator here in Mbuanga

09:49 is their very highlighted sauces

09:54 to make their dishes taste better.

09:59 Saucy soup.

10:00 It's good.

10:02 It's a bit sweet.

10:03 It's a bit spicy,

10:08 but more on the sweet, savory,

10:11 a bit of spicy.

10:12 They have chicken,

10:15 they have satay,

10:17 they have beef barbecue,

10:19 they have not available.

10:21 Oh, no.

10:22 [laughs]

10:23 Chabacano is their first word here in Mbuanga City.

10:28 When you hear it,

10:29 you'll notice the Spanish influence.

10:31 And luckily, we have a local friend here,

10:35 Roch.

10:37 Roch,

10:38 it's good that you're here.

10:39 It's good that you're here.

10:41 Our shirts are the same color.

10:43 Correct.

10:44 Help us out.

10:45 Because the producer has a few challenges

10:50 that he's not a Chabacano,

10:52 but he really wants to make us dance.

10:54 Let's learn Chabacano together, Vierros.

10:57 Vamos!

10:58 Where is the house?

11:04 No?

11:06 I'll give you a clue, sir.

11:07 Okay, clue.

11:08 You're the trapper.

11:10 Okay.

11:11 Then,

11:12 you're here.

11:13 There.

11:14 If you want to move,

11:15 you'll be called by the police.

11:17 Where's the bathroom?

11:19 So, "casillas" is bathroom.

11:21 Where is the "casillas"?

11:24 It's pee and poop.

11:26 Oh, no.

11:27 [laughs]

11:28 It's dry, man.

11:32 It's like,

11:33 it's dry, like a blanket.

11:35 Do you have a blanket?

11:37 It's far.

11:39 It's from your friend.

11:40 Your friend?

11:41 Before you met him?

11:42 Before you met him.

11:43 Before you met him?

11:44 Yes, before you met him.

11:45 Okay.

11:46 Then, you want to know.

11:47 I want to know

11:48 what his property is.

11:51 No, no, no.

11:54 What's your name?

11:57 There.

11:59 Dispensa Kumigo.

12:02 Sorry.

12:04 That's enough.

12:05 I'm asking for a dispensa.

12:07 Like that.

12:08 How much is the fare?

12:09 How much is the fare?

12:11 Yes.

12:12 Yes.

12:13 Just "Aki" please.

12:14 But...

12:15 Water please.

12:16 But,

12:17 there's the "favor".

12:18 Favor, favor.

12:19 Favor, favor.

12:20 This is not "Aqua".

12:22 "Aki".

12:24 "Aki" is really...

12:25 Just "Aki" please.

12:27 When you're traveling,

12:28 and your destination is there,

12:30 what do you say to the driver?

12:31 "Para po".

12:33 There.

12:34 "Taperde iyo."

12:36 Thank you.

12:38 No, it's too far.

12:39 It's too far.

12:40 It's really far.

12:41 What "Taperde iyo" means is,

12:44 I'm lost.

12:45 When you're driving,

12:48 you say,

12:49 "Taperde iyo."

12:50 But you can't say that to your wife.

12:52 You can't.

12:53 You can't say that to your wife.

12:54 You have to.

12:55 Okay.

12:57 Okay.

12:58 "Taperde iyo."

12:59 No, no, no.

13:00 Thank you.

13:01 Or,

13:02 "Sa chabacano ang salamat."

13:04 "Muchas gracias."

13:06 That's it.

13:07 "Gracias."

13:08 "Gracias, Roch."

13:09 Sometimes, when we're traveling,

13:11 we have different trips.

13:13 Some are looking for something exciting,

13:14 while others just want to chill and unwind.

13:17 What if we say that there's a place here in Zamboanga City

13:20 that you can do the same?

13:22 Here in this creational park,

13:25 we are creating memories together.

13:28 You might have noticed here,

13:30 our cell phones have a weak signal.

13:32 So, everyone who comes here

13:34 has a banding when they're here.

13:38 For those who are quiet on their adventures,

13:41 you can find the longest zip line in Zamboanga City.

13:45 It's only 1.1 kilometers long.

13:47 It can fit two people.

13:50 Or just you, Vieros.

13:53 How was my experience?

13:56 It was okay, ma'am.

13:58 You're really a pod singer.

14:00 You're just a soloist.

14:01 There's a wall climbing and rappelling day

14:04 that you can try for Php 200 per head.

14:06 For those who just want to chill,

14:08 you can feed the dogs.

14:10 And here, for Php 20.

14:12 And of course, photo op everywhere.

14:14 Our environmental fee is Php 270.

14:18 And we have also discounts for our senior citizens and PWD.

14:23 You can go swimming there.

14:25 And you can also room around the park.

14:28 All your time is yours.

14:30 There's no time limit.

14:31 You can bring your own food here.

14:34 But they also have their own restaurant

14:36 where they serve authentic Tausug dishes.

14:38 Even the food here in Zamboanga City is colorful.

14:46 Just look at their version of Halo-Halo,

14:49 which is called Knickerbocker.

14:52 It's filled with fresh fruits.

14:54 It's a new start.

14:56 It's different in taste.

14:59 It's like a mixture of...

15:01 It doesn't have ice.

15:02 It's more on sauce.

15:04 Even the tropical fruits.

15:06 Alright, fellow citizens.

15:08 Welcome to the ultimate Knickerbocker showdown

15:12 here in Zamboanga.

15:14 We have four VIPs who will fight each other.

15:20 Okay?

15:21 First round,

15:22 speed up.

15:24 Second round,

15:25 whoever stays will increase the speed of the Knickerbocker.

15:29 Alright?

15:30 Introducing,

15:31 Paula,

15:32 Aileen,

15:33 Audrey,

15:34 and Michelle.

15:35 They're all experts in making Knickerbocker.

15:39 Round one in three,

15:41 two,

15:43 one,

15:44 go!

15:49 The key ingredients,

15:50 and mostly fruit.

15:51 You have banana,

15:53 you can use mango,

15:54 you can use watermelon,

15:55 but they're mixing it with gulaman.

15:58 Of course, it's important that they mix it with...

16:01 I'm close to you, sir.

16:04 Secret ingredient.

16:06 Ganau!

16:07 Someone won!

16:09 That's fast!

16:10 Our challengers are so good,

16:12 they made a Knickerbocker in just 40 seconds.

16:15 Aileen was the first one to shout,

16:17 "Ganau!"

16:18 Ganau, apparently,

16:20 in their language,

16:21 the word is "done" or "finished."

16:24 The second one to shout "ganau"

16:29 was Michelle.

16:33 Wrong!

16:34 It's Aubrey.

16:35 It's Michelle.

16:36 But this is Aubrey.

16:37 But it's not Aubrey,

16:38 it's Michelle.

16:39 It's Michelle,

16:40 and this is Aubrey.

16:41 Okay.

16:42 She will advance in round two.

16:46 Good job.

16:47 Thank you, sir.

16:48 Let's check on our runner-ups.

16:50 Thank you.

16:51 Quality control.

16:52 Let's check on the quality control.

16:54 Tissue?

16:55 [laughter]

16:56 Okay, sir.

16:57 Okay, sir.

16:58 [laughter]

16:59 [fart]

17:00 [laughter]

17:01 You won.

17:02 [laughter]

17:03 Round two.

17:06 It's Aileen versus Aubrey.

17:08 Giving them two minutes.

17:10 Who can make a Knickerbocker

17:14 and who can make the highest Knickerbocker

17:20 will win.

17:22 Are you ready, Aileen?

17:23 Are you ready, Aubrey?

17:25 3, 2, 1, G.

17:28 When you're building a building,

17:32 your foundation needs to be strong.

17:37 So, the things that are heavy

17:40 should be on the ground.

17:43 But it depends.

17:44 You know, they have their own version.

17:50 4, 3, 2, 1.

17:54 Wow!

17:58 Let's see.

17:59 Let's see.

18:00 Let's see.

18:01 I can't hold it.

18:03 [shouting]

18:07 Let's see who--

18:09 Oh, my God.

18:11 We have two winners!

18:14 Oh, no.

18:15 [applause]

18:16 [speaking Filipino]

18:19 [speaking Filipino]

18:26 [speaking Filipino]

18:37 [speaking Filipino]

18:42 [speaking Filipino]

18:50 [speaking Filipino]

18:55 [speaking Filipino]

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