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 visit the so-called "City of Flowers" of the Philippines,
00:10 from the colorful shops and the delicious food,
00:14 you will definitely click anywhere.
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.
00:34 It is also known as the "Pink Beach".
00:37 When you zoom in the sand, you can see the broken pieces of red organ pipe coral.
00:42 So when you look at the beach from afar, it looks like pink again.
00:46 Your place is beautiful.
00:48 This Santa Cruz Island is beautiful.
00:51 We've been here for a long time.
00:53 Nearly 10 years ago.
00:56 Our operation is only until 2 o'clock.
00:57 Ah, only 2 p.m.
00:58 We only open at 2 p.m.
00:59 We give our guests a schedule so that our schedule will not conflict.
01:04 You can rent their iconic Vinta for 200 pesos.
01:08 If you buy the boat,
01:15 it's called "Venta".
01:20 No, it's okay. We can go now.
01:23 Every October, Zamboanga City holds the Hermosa Festival.
01:28 One of the most anticipated event is the Regata de Zamboanga.
01:33 Zamboanga is really known for its colorful vintage.
01:37 This is the career of vintage buyers.
01:40 People who are not living here can join the career.
01:43 We can actually join the registration.
01:45 Because last year, the entry was at 200 plus.
01:48 Wow.
01:49 So, we can't see any empty space.
01:51 Almost all Vinta are for sale.
01:52 What's the prize for winning?
01:55 We have an amount.
01:56 Really?
01:57 It's around 40,000 pesos.
01:58 Wow, 40,000 pesos is expensive.
01:59 Get ready, Vinta.
02:01 Because for today's video,
02:02 we will fight with our athletic cameraman, Jeff.
02:05 We will first go around this buoy that is 400 meters away from the shore.
02:10 The prize is a sparkling,
02:12 "Garapatang Magyabang Langbroke".
02:16 30 minutes for now.
02:18 Go!
02:21 Ride it, bro.
02:29 Wait, I think Jeff's wind is not right.
02:32 Jeff!
02:33 Jeff!
02:35 Where are you going?
02:36 We're on the buoy.
02:39 Is it here?
02:42 Yes, it's here.
02:43 How did you get here?
02:44 There.
02:45 Bro, let's go to the beach.
02:48 We got to the buoy,
02:52 but Jeff is still far away.
02:55 Jeff, let's go.
02:59 How?
03:01 Because the water is clear here.
03:02 We are the champions, my friend.
03:04 Maybe Jeff just wants a long route
03:10 so that he can work out longer.
03:12 Let's do this in five nights.
03:14 He said, "Let's go to Timon."
03:19 Timon.
03:20 Saguan, Saguan.
03:21 Bro, I don't know how to swim.
03:22 Just follow me.
03:24 That's why we went there.
03:26 He said, "I'll go."
03:28 Okay, Saguan, to the left.
03:30 But to the right.
03:32 But also to the left.
03:34 But Ray is not with you, sir.
03:37 Ray is not with us.
03:38 I can hear him.
03:41 Before going to Santa Cruz Island,
03:42 there's a briefing session first at Paseo Del Mar.
03:45 Here, you'll also pay an environmental fee of 30 pesos.
03:49 The main things that will bring you to the island
03:53 are 1,000 pesos rent.
03:54 10 people can fit here.
03:56 The trip to Santa Cruz Island is only 20 minutes.
04:01 It's fast, right?
04:02 The main livelihood of the locals on the island
04:06 is to provide for the tourists.
04:10 That includes sailing in a yellow boat
04:12 that they use when visiting their mangrove sanctuary.
04:15 Here, you can see mangroves or bakawan
04:22 that are more than 100 years old.
04:24 We're lucky because when you're with us on the tour here in Bakawan,
04:30 there's a tour guide who gives information.
04:34 The alternative to caviar is also being used.
04:39 Caviar is a fish egg, right ma'am?
04:41 We have an alternative to that.
04:43 The boat must not be driven here
04:46 so that the rich waters in the lagoon won't be affected.
04:49 Their one-of-a-kind jellyfish is included here.
04:52 And because I'm not afraid of dikya or jellyfish,
04:56 I'll look for them.
04:57 Let's see how brave they are.
05:00 But more importantly,
05:01 how brave I am
05:04 is what we'll face with the dikya.
05:06 Wait for it.
05:07 [music]
05:09 Let's go to Aderes Flea Market.
05:18 You can buy fresh seafood here.
05:22 It's also one of the most popular crustaceans here in Zamboanga,
05:28 the curacha.
05:30 It's not cooked yet, dear.
05:32 The color is really orange even if it's raw.
05:35 You can buy curacha from Php 700 to Php 900 per kilo
05:39 depending on the size.
05:40 From Hulo to Sulu,
05:42 curacha are being sold in Zamboanga City.
05:44 Curacha are like a home.
05:49 You can run.
05:51 You can run.
05:52 You can run.
05:53 Woohoo!
05:55 Woohoo!
05:57 You can run.
05:58 Good thing you can't swim anymore.
06:01 Big mama.
06:03 [music]
06:05 This is one of the most popular food in Zamboanga City
06:11 because it's perfect in comparison to
06:12 the alavar sauce from a restaurant here.
06:16 They also use alavar sauce in other dishes.
06:20 After nearly 10 years,
06:26 we're back here in this restaurant.
06:28 If they say curacha,
06:30 I can't possibly not remember
06:33 because curacha is a really different crustacean.
06:38 It's really different.
06:39 When you taste it,
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 did they, I guess,
06:56 remove the meat of an Alaskan king crab?
07:01 It was just like that and it came out right away.
07:04 Now, of course,
07:05 it also depends on how fresh the king crab is.
07:09 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 going to be dirty but
07:17 we just tried it but it really won't happen.
07:25 My normal style of
07:26 crushing it first.
07:31 It's ASMR, right?
07:43 It's a good thing that there are no other customers here.
07:54 So yeah, after your savory dish,
07:57 you need 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 it has coconut milk, peanut butter,
08:17 and alamang.
08:18 It's just...
08:19 I mean, anything.
08:23 As long as it's gata-related,
08:24 we know that's our favorite.
08:26 I think my dentist will be mad if I do that.
08:30 You can buy alavar sauce for P340.
08:35 While P2,400 is for 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 put them in a plate first
08:52 so you can eat them sometimes?
08:54 Do you think of something great to eat?
08:59 Or maybe you want someone to eat with you
09:04 so you can make him smile.
09:07 Or maybe just baby?
09:09 You don't want to share?
09:12 So, Vero,
09:18 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 at 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 to a stick.
09:41 Satay is served with rice
09:43 and a hot golden sauce,
09:45 which is called sambal.
09:47 What's common denominator in Buanga
09:49 is their very highlighted sauces
09:54 to make their dishes more delicious.
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, a bit of spicy.
10:13 They have chicken, satay,
10:17 and a beef barbecue.
10:19 They also have "not available".
10:22 And what's their main word here in Buanga City?
10:28 If you hear this,
10:29 you'll notice the Spanish influence.
10:31 And it's good that we have a local friend here,
10:35 Roch.
10:37 Roch, it's good that you're here.
10:39 It's good that you're here.
10:41 And our shirts are the same color.
10:43 It's the same.
10:44 But help us out.
10:46 The producer has a few challenges.
10:50 He's not from Chabacano,
10:52 but he really wants to make us walk.
10:54 Let's learn Chabacano together, Vierros.
10:57 Let's go!
10:58 Where is the house?
11:04 No?
11:05 I'll be the sign of the cruiser.
11:08 Okay, cruiser.
11:09 You'll be the traveler.
11:10 Okay.
11:11 And then,
11:12 you'll be the sign of the cruiser.
11:13 And then,
11:14 if you want to call,
11:15 you'll be called by the sea.
11:17 Where's the bathroom?
11:19 So, "casillas" is bathroom.
11:22 Where is the "casillas"?
11:24 It's for pee and poop.
11:26 Oh, no.
11:27 What about the "tuyo" man?
11:32 It's like,
11:33 dry, like a blanket.
11:35 Bro, do you have a blanket?
11:37 It's far.
11:39 It's your friend's.
11:40 Your friend's.
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 And you want to know.
11:47 I want to know
11:49 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.
12:03 Is it right?
12:05 It's like I'm asking for a dispensary.
12:07 Like that.
12:08 How much is the dispensary?
12:09 How much is the dispensary?
12:11 Yes.
12:12 Aki lang, favor.
12:14 But...
12:15 Water, please.
12:16 But, the "favor" is there.
12:18 Favor, favor.
12:19 Favor, favor.
12:20 It's not "aqua"?
12:22 Aki.
12:24 Aki is really...
12:25 Aki lang, favor.
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 Oh, that's it.
12:37 Salamat sayo.
12:38 No, it's too far.
12:39 It's too far.
12:40 It's really far.
12:41 What you say to the driver is,
12:43 I'm lost.
12:45 When you're driving,
12:48 you say, "I'm lost."
12:50 But you can't say that to your wife.
12:51 No.
12:52 You can't say that to your wife.
12:54 You have to.
12:55 Okay?
12:57 Okay?
12:58 You're lost?
12:59 No, no, no.
13:00 Thank you.
13:01 Or, what do you say to the Chavacano?
13:05 Muchas gracias.
13:07 Gracias.
13:08 Gracias, Roach.
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 that
13:30 our cell phone signal is weak.
13:33 So, everyone who comes here
13:35 will be bound
13:37 when they're here.
13:39 For those who love adventure,
13:41 you can find the longest zip line in Zamboanga City.
13:45 It's just 1.1 kilometers long.
13:47 It can hold two people.
13:50 Or just you, Deiroz.
13:53 How was my experience?
13:56 It was okay, ma'am.
13:57 How was it?
13:59 It was really fun.
14:00 You're just alone.
14:02 There's also wall climbing and rappelling
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.
14:22 You can go swimming there.
14:24 And you can also roam around the park.
14:28 All your time is yours.
14:30 There's no time limit.
14:32 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 You can also eat here in Zamboanga City.
14:44 Colorful!
14:45 Just look at their version of Halo-Halo,
14:49 what they call Knickerbocker.
14:51 The ingredients are fresh fruits.
14:54 This is the start.
14:55 It's different in its taste.
14:59 It's like Halo-Halo without ice.
15:02 More on sauce only,
15:04 even the tropical fruits.
15:05 Alright, fellow Filipinos,
15:07 welcome to the ultimate Knickerbocker showdown
15:11 here in Zamboanga.
15:13 We have four VIPs who will fight each other.
15:19 First round,
15:21 speed up.
15:23 Second round,
15:24 whoever will be left,
15:26 will be made to eat Knickerbocker.
15:28 Alright?
15:29 Introducing,
15:30 Paula,
15:31 Aileen,
15:32 Audrey,
15:33 and Michelle.
15:34 They're all experts in making Knickerbocker.
15:38 Round 1 in 3,
15:40 2,
15:42 1,
15:43 go!
15:44 The key ingredients,
15:49 and mostly fruit.
15:50 You have banana,
15:52 you can also use mango,
15:53 you can also use watermelon,
15:54 but they mix it with gulaman.
15:57 Of course, it's important,
15:58 they mix it with...
15:59 I'm getting close to you, sir.
16:03 I'm going to catch you.
16:04 Secret ingredient.
16:05 Ganao!
16:06 Oh, someone won!
16:08 That's fast!
16:09 Our challengers are very fast.
16:11 Someone made Knickerbocker in just 40 seconds.
16:14 Aileen was the first one to shout "Ganao".
16:18 Ganao, apparently,
16:19 is one of their words.
16:21 It means "done" or "finished".
16:24 The second one who said "Ganao"
16:27 or shouted "Ganao"
16:29 is the one who shouted "Ginaw".
16:31 It's Michelle.
16:33 Wrong.
16:34 It's Aubrey.
16:35 It's Michelle.
16:36 This is Aubrey.
16:37 But it's not Aubrey.
16:38 This is Michelle.
16:39 This is Michelle.
16:40 This is Aubrey.
16:41 Okay.
16:42 She will advance to Round 2.
16:46 Good job.
16:47 Thank you, sir.
16:48 Let's check out our runner-ups.
16:50 Thank you.
16:51 It's still quality control.
16:53 Let's check out the quality control.
16:55 It's not.
16:56 Okay, sir.
16:59 You're the winner.
17:05 Round 2.
17:09 It's Aileen versus Aubrey.
17:11 Giving them 2 minutes,
17:13 whoever can make the highest Knickerbocker,
17:19 will be the winner.
17:21 Are you ready, Aileen?
17:22 Are you ready, Aubrey?
17:24 3, 2, 1, G.
17:27 When you're building a building,
17:31 your foundation needs to be strong.
17:36 So, the heavy ones should be on the ground.
17:41 But it depends.
17:43 You never know,
17:44 they have their own version.
17:48 4, 3, 2, 1.
17:51 3, 2, 1.
17:53 Wow!
17:58 Let's see.
17:59 Let's see.
18:00 I can't hold it.
18:02 It's okay.
18:05 Let's see who's the...
18:08 Oh, my God.
18:10 We have 2 winners.
18:13 Oh, no.
18:15 Good job.
18:16 It's even.
18:20 We're all winners because we're all going to taste
18:23 Knickerbocker from Zamboanga.
18:25 Just to be healthy.
18:27 You're really the winner when it comes to the refreshing snack you're looking for.
18:32 It's time for us to toss the rare jellyfish here in Santa Cruz Island,
18:39 in Zamboanga City, Peros.
18:40 But the truth is,
18:47 these are stingless.
18:49 They're called upside-down stingless jellyfish.
18:53 They're on their own.
18:56 If you want to see them upside-down,
18:59 you should put their heads up.
19:01 It has 100 mouths but no teeth.
19:03 That's why they're not eating.
19:04 Just a reminder, Peros.
19:07 When you go here,
19:08 don't raise them in the water, okay?
19:10 I wish it was low tide.
19:11 But when it's high tide,
19:13 I think you can swim with them
19:14 because they don't pose a threat.
19:18 A fight between two travelers who are afraid to leave their airplane.
19:27 This hotel is just near the airport.
19:29 The most affordable room that we have here is the Deluxe Queen.
19:32 It's around 2,500 pesos and it's good for two already.
19:36 It includes the buffet and also usage of the pool and the gym.
19:40 Same thing with our Presidential Suite.
19:43 It's only 6,600 pesos and it's good for two.
19:46 This hotel has a one-stop shop.
19:49 They have their own coffee shop,
19:51 spa,
19:52 function halls for events,
19:54 gym, and pool.
19:56 Is my trip to Lubong complete without me?
20:01 Here in Yakan Weaving Village,
20:04 the smiles of these ladies are bright
20:07 because of their products that are proudly Zamboangueño.
20:11 From head to toe,
20:12 there's definitely a product that will suit you, Senorita Bejeros.
20:14 You'd think that some of the works here
20:25 take a week to finish.
20:27 That's what we call labor of love.
20:29 The colorful city of Zamboanga,
20:40 deserves to be flexed with beauty.
20:43 That's why we say,
20:48 muchas gracias, Zamboanga City.
20:52 ZAMBOANGA CITY
20:56 ZAMBOANGA CITY
20:59 (explosion)