I lived in the Philippines 50 years ago and looking at this it seems nothing has changed. Those people are so industrious and so good hearted and so ingenious.
This should make us all appreciate the blessings we enjoy in the USA. Unfortunately many people do not care about the blessings they enjoy. I have a sister in law from the Philippines, She is such a sweet person and really appreciates the blessings she has here. May God bless these hard working people.
Yes indeed, to the point, unfortunately, some of us are more focused on being entitled to almost everything as an American. If some of us limit our mindset of American entitlement, maybe we can actually change the world into a better place for us all. Just a penny thought. Peace.
We have push carts in Jamaica for years. These guys who operate them are very helpful to the society. I wish them all the best. It is dangerous work at times but a lot of people benefit from their help.
Just curious as to what the average depth there is to reach groundwater via digging wells. There has got to be a logical reason why wells powered by old fashioned hand pumps are uncommon there. Wells have been dug without special tools for thousands of years even in mountainous regions. There is a very deep well on my families property that was tapped by hand back in the 1860's, it still produces clean water by an old hand pump to this day
What makes me smile is that i live in the UK where we take water for granted yet i know for a fact that on our roads, that cart wouldn’t last a mile before a pothole in our roads ripped the wheels off !
Never in a million years that my city specifically this place close to where I grew up in (that intersection is called Japan) would be featured and seen by thousands of people. Damn, I feel honored. There's a public market by the intersection called Puerto public market where we usually shop when I was younger. Edit: And yes that's the way they get water up the hill. Seen them regularly. Its been like this for decades. Btw I'm 33 rn.
Life of poor is ridden with dangers which they have to overlook in order to earn. Amazing how ingeniously these hardworking people get adjusted to hardships of life with hand made carts to ensure livelihood. Blessed are these people they have no reason to complain for all the hardships they face, they embrace it as part of life.
I can’t help but notice the source of the water. That was supposed to be water for drinking and cooking and it came from a pool where people were bathing. The color of the water in the pool was anything but clear. Clearly successive governments have failed the people when ordinary folks do not have access to clean and potable water. That they have to rely on water carriers who use such dangerous methods to transport the water is no laughing matter. Now for a country that is blessed with natural resources, it is so evident that the Phillipines has been badly managed since its independence. It is time for the people to reject corrupt and self-serving politicians.
So these men have my absolute respect for their work to provide the residents with the drinking water they need 🧡🙏 May they always be protected by their religion so that they come home safe 🥰
Yeah I know people in the US that'd go thirsty if they didn't have tap water they'd never do this or walk that far. Others spend $6 in fuel to get a 16oz $5 bottle of "spring" water from the nearest 7-11 because they "can't drink" tap water.. It's filtered & bottled city water. It's not coming from a small babbling brook in some white capped mountains straight out of Heaven like they think. 😂 Unless it's Fiji then it's like $17 for 12oz & their usually REALLY STUCK UP. They'd be drinking from the toilet if not for their car & tap though!
The name of the place is puerto cagayan. I have a friend that lived in the area. It's a winding climb to the top. Drivers used 1st or 2nd gear. Bukidnon means mountain so you're driving up the mountain. You can see the ocean when you reach the top. It's a nice view especially during golden hour
Wondering where my tax goes! The Local Government could just acquire a water delivery truck to supply their constituents! They could create a buffer supply during the rainy season by constructing water depots. Could also be used by the BFP during fire. I'm from Cordillera Region and i'm proud of our leaders here!
They have no choice. If they do not take risks like this they will have no income for their families. I lived in the Phils for years. That really is unreal, the Traffic Enforcer looks away LoL. The truck driver will be getting a payment for this. No one does anything for nothing in the Philippines.
Never did it like this, but in my youth and back when there was the position, I rode the back of a garbage truck as the hopper. We were the ones who loaded the trash, unlike today where they have the arm to do it now. The ride was always fun. Especially early in the morning when the driver would floor it place to place. You could get a real sweet swing going on the back of those things
I couldn't imagine......I live in the foothills of the blue ridge mtns in Virginia. I live way back in the woods......and we got all kinds of springs around here.
As kids in the early 60's we would do the same except the carage would be our snow boots. I lived in Montana and the roads in winter ended up becoming packed down with snow and ice. We would wait for a truck to pass, run like he** and grab the bumper. We called this Hookybob, I'm not sure if it's spelled this way, but our favorite target was after school when the busses rolled out. Busses were the best with huge bummpers and the driver can't see you. We would get as many kids as the bumper could hold, when they turned corners we lose a few...lol... it was so much fun, and of course it's dangerous that's why it's fun, but don't get caught the school would suspend you; might bring the police in and dad would paddle you when you got home. If the bus went in the direction of your house you hot a free ride home. If not you had a longer walk home. If a parent driving by spotted a large group of kids standing around, waiting for a ride, some would stop and scold us because they knew what we were up to. We were in Junior High what the heck ! After growing up. I was stationed in the Philippines I saw more homemade street vehicles then any other place I've been.
1. From the bottom to the top of the Puerto plateau is about 450m asl. Try to build a deep well on that. Almost all the residents on that road cannot afford millions of pesos for a deep well. 2. Water truck requires fuel and maintenance. At the moment local government won't be able to afford that. 3. Lawn mower requires fuel and is not powerful enough to carry those water up the hill up to 450m asl. 4. Maybe when the local government is rich enough to buy a water truck plus daily fuel and regular maintenance. 5. At the moment, that's their best solution at a minimum cost.
shout out bukidnon LGU . ilang dekada na ata yan problema sa tubig dyan. up to now same as usual parin.. no improvement....Wala atang budget Ang Water district nila...😱😱😱
And how we take things for granted. We just open the tap and there is our water. This is hard work and obviously very rewarding. May the Almighty reward them abundantly
It looks dangerous, especially with insufficient braking for that heavy load of water. However, it is a creative method to get the job done. As humans, we do what we need to do. USA
Honest and decent source of income just to feed their families and to be able to survive everyday, but very unsafe act and condition. So sad, but true. Keep safe. God bless. 😥🙏👨👩👧👦🇵🇭❤
Filipinos has the option to help their own lives by picking their leaders who has the heart to serve their people. but instead usually they sell their votes to useless and corrupt family of politicians. in return, they do not get what they deserve. I am a Filipino, former tier operator and former catholic. and seeing this I would love to eradicate corrupt politicians who are corrupt even it hurts my pension which is paying my cancer treatment. Again its a choice. Insha Allah Insha Allah
They look like their pretty handy at making those carts wonder why they don't install a lawn mower engine on them and drive them back and forth but seems that would probably cut into their profits and seems their towing from trucks is easier for them
Glad to know that the process of emptying the container is slow, due to the small nature of their apitures. What a wierd way to say small bottle opening.
In my travels overseas to the Western Pacific Countries like S. Korea and P.I. I've seen some crazy shit in my day... Like taking an old refrigerator 1960s vintage, and moving it to it's new address by lashing it to the rear rack of a bicycle and riding it down the road... This refer wasn't as big as modern refrigerator/ freezer in the United States, but it was about 2.5 x 2.5 x 5 feet tall.... And the man riding the bike that it was strapped to, was riding the bike, not using it for a cart.... I stood by in amazement watching him pedal bye‼️ And of course what do you do when you require a lite truck for your small business❓🤔❓ You buy yourself a walk behind rototiller (the kind with the tiller in back) and remove the tines and hitch a 2 wheel cart to it and drive it down the road, that's what.... We called them one eyed dragons (because of the one headlight on the front).... And they were steerable by the ability to articulate the contraption at the hitching point in the middle.... Like the old saying says... Nassecity is the mother of invention..... At least as long as government regulation stays the HELL out of the way❓😉❓😄❓
Yes government can be good... It also can be evil.... If taken over.... By dictators who persuade thru money to further corrupt. Yes we have the abilities to survive! I agree. It's the government that becomes corrupt..... Ok. I agree. We learned how to survive..... Thank you.
v What you need to do to live... a little better. I suggest using an abandoned trailer, the agricultural ones which have brakes, providing it with a steering wheel
In the video there was a brief mention of a wooden brake. I imagine it's just a lever that pushes a piece of wood against the ground so that the friction of it dragging across the ground slows down the cart.
imagine if they were able to install regenerative braking and one or more powered hubs, then they could charge up a battery on the way down, and have a bit of assistance going up...
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Blessings to the truck drivers for their selfless efforts
I lived in the Philippines 50 years ago and looking at this it seems nothing has changed. Those people are so industrious and so good hearted and so ingenious.
This should make us all appreciate the blessings we enjoy in the USA. Unfortunately many people do not care about the blessings they enjoy. I have a sister in law from the Philippines, She is such a sweet person and really appreciates the blessings she has here. May God bless these hard working people.
Yes indeed, to the point, unfortunately, some of us are more focused on being entitled to almost everything as an American. If some of us limit our mindset of American entitlement, maybe we can actually change the world into a better place for us all. Just a penny thought. Peace.
Yeah like the drug addicts in Philadelphia the underground homeless in las Vegas.. The drug dens in border Mexico
My tap water is dangerous and i live in the usa...
They are only blessings if you value material things, many of these people live happier lives.
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We have push carts in Jamaica for years. These guys who operate them are very helpful to the society. I wish them all the best. It is dangerous work at times but a lot of people benefit from their help.
Big respect for that truck driver.
Just curious as to what the average depth there is to reach groundwater via digging wells. There has got to be a logical reason why wells powered by old fashioned hand pumps are uncommon there. Wells have been dug without special tools for thousands of years even in mountainous regions. There is a very deep well on my families property that was tapped by hand back in the 1860's, it still produces clean water by an old hand pump to this day
Respect to the 2 guys and the all truck drivers...
What makes me smile is that i live in the UK where we take water for granted yet i know for a fact that on our roads, that cart wouldn’t last a mile before a pothole in our roads ripped the wheels off !
Yeah I'm in US! SO SO SO TRUE!
What about this story exactly is it that makes you smile??
Bless that truck driver
Honest, hard and dangerous work. May God bless them and keep them safe to provide for themselves and their families.
Never in a million years that my city specifically this place close to where I grew up in (that intersection is called Japan) would be featured and seen by thousands of people. Damn, I feel honored. There's a public market by the intersection called Puerto public market where we usually shop when I was younger.
Edit: And yes that's the way they get water up the hill. Seen them regularly. Its been like this for decades. Btw I'm 33 rn.
Life of poor is ridden with dangers which they have to overlook in order to earn. Amazing how ingeniously these hardworking people get adjusted to hardships of life with hand made carts to ensure livelihood. Blessed are these people they have no reason to complain for all the hardships they face, they embrace it as part of life.
I can’t help but notice the source of the water. That was supposed to be water for drinking and cooking and it came from a pool where people were bathing. The color of the water in the pool was anything but clear.
Clearly successive governments have failed the people when ordinary folks do not have access to clean and potable water.
That they have to rely on water carriers who use such dangerous methods to transport the water is no laughing matter.
Now for a country that is blessed with natural resources, it is so evident that the Phillipines has been badly managed since its independence. It is time for the people to reject corrupt and self-serving politicians.
Another fascinating look at daily life in another country. Love it. These are the types of things that I travel the world to see. Thanks for sharing.
So these men have my absolute respect for their work
to provide the residents with the drinking water they need 🧡🙏
May they always be protected by their religion so that they come home safe 🥰
Yeah I know people in the US that'd go thirsty if they didn't have tap water they'd never do this or walk that far. Others spend $6 in fuel to get a 16oz $5 bottle of "spring" water from the nearest 7-11 because they "can't drink" tap water.. It's filtered & bottled city water. It's not coming from a small babbling brook in some white capped mountains straight out of Heaven like they think. 😂 Unless it's Fiji then it's like $17 for 12oz & their usually REALLY STUCK UP. They'd be drinking from the toilet if not for their car & tap though!
That trucker is a good man. He probably grew up in a small village and knows how much that water is needed.
Looks like they were able to build a modern, paved road. Why not build some plumbing?
The name of the place is puerto cagayan. I have a friend that lived in the area. It's a winding climb to the top. Drivers used 1st or 2nd gear. Bukidnon means mountain so you're driving up the mountain. You can see the ocean when you reach the top. It's a nice view especially during golden hour
Nice video my friend ❤
you come here in the phillipines for this vlog🥰🥰🥰 fluctus channel god bless and more power
This is a fascinating story. More of these would be brilliant
Wondering where my tax goes! The Local Government could just acquire a water delivery truck to supply their constituents! They could create a buffer supply during the rainy season by constructing water depots. Could also be used by the BFP during fire. I'm from Cordillera Region and i'm proud of our leaders here!
They have no choice. If they do not take risks like this they will have no income for their families. I lived in the Phils for years. That really is unreal, the Traffic Enforcer looks away LoL. The truck driver will be getting a payment for this. No one does anything for nothing in the Philippines.
Never did it like this, but in my youth and back when there was the position, I rode the back of a garbage truck as the hopper.
We were the ones who loaded the trash, unlike today where they have the arm to do it now.
The ride was always fun. Especially early in the morning when the driver would floor it place to place. You could get a real sweet swing going on the back of those things
I wish them all the best. It is dangerous work at times but a lot of people benefit from their help.
I couldn't imagine......I live in the foothills of the blue ridge mtns in Virginia. I live way back in the woods......and we got all kinds of springs around here.
Truck drivers earned my respect.
I am from Cagayan de Oro and I have seen these kariton water carriers when I travel to Bukidnon.
As kids in the early 60's we would do the same except the carage would be our snow boots. I lived in Montana and the roads in winter ended up becoming packed down with snow and ice. We would wait for a truck to pass, run like he** and grab the bumper. We called this Hookybob, I'm not sure if it's spelled this way, but our favorite target was after school when the busses rolled out. Busses were the best with huge bummpers and the driver can't see you. We would get as many kids as the bumper could hold, when they turned corners we lose a few...lol... it was so much fun, and of course it's dangerous that's why it's fun, but don't get caught the school would suspend you; might bring the police in and dad would paddle you when you got home. If the bus went in the direction of your house you hot a free ride home. If not you had a longer walk home. If a parent driving by spotted a large group of kids standing around, waiting for a ride, some would stop and scold us because they knew what we were up to. We were in Junior High what the heck !
After growing up. I was stationed in the Philippines I saw more homemade street vehicles then any other place I've been.
1. From the bottom to the top of the Puerto plateau is about 450m asl. Try to build a deep well on that. Almost all the residents on that road cannot afford millions of pesos for a deep well.
2. Water truck requires fuel and maintenance. At the moment local government won't be able to afford that.
3. Lawn mower requires fuel and is not powerful enough to carry those water up the hill up to 450m asl.
4. Maybe when the local government is rich enough to buy a water truck plus daily fuel and regular maintenance.
5. At the moment, that's their best solution at a minimum cost.
Nothing but great respect for these people. God bless you all and may better times fall upon you.
shout out bukidnon LGU . ilang dekada na ata yan problema sa tubig dyan. up to now same as usual parin.. no improvement....Wala atang budget Ang Water district nila...😱😱😱
when you see those people you cannot complain anymore...
And how we take things for granted. We just open the tap and there is our water. This is hard work and obviously very rewarding. May the Almighty reward them abundantly
It looks dangerous, especially with insufficient braking for that heavy load of water. However, it is a creative method to get the job done. As humans, we do what we need to do. USA
Water is life. Thank you Fluctus for your help
At least they have the courtesy of asking the driver's permission and they installed mud flaps on their carts to stop road debris from flying.
Residents pay per 20 liter container, its livelihood for these water guys, filling up the absence of a local water service provider
Very well done guys!!👍
What about just getting a water truck?? They can hold 3000 gallons or more.
Or even a small pickup with a water tank??
you should donate one to them
Fuel usually isn't free, plus they would probably have to pay taxes and get permits to operate.
The money those people earned is just enough to feed their family, and getting a truck is way too dear.
Honest and decent source of income just to feed their families and to be able to survive everyday, but very unsafe act and condition. So sad, but true. Keep safe. God bless. 😥🙏👨👩👧👦🇵🇭❤
Filipinos has the option to help their own lives by picking their leaders who has the heart to serve their people. but instead usually they sell their votes to useless and corrupt family of politicians. in return, they do not get what they deserve. I am a Filipino, former tier operator and former catholic. and seeing this I would love to eradicate corrupt politicians who are corrupt even it hurts my pension which is paying my cancer treatment. Again its a choice. Insha Allah Insha Allah
They look like their pretty handy at making those carts wonder why they don't install a lawn mower engine on them and drive them back and forth but seems that would probably cut into their profits and seems their towing from trucks is easier for them
In the Philippines, Keratin is what we use as shampoo for our hair.
And this push cart we call it KARITON. 😄
Glad to know that the process of emptying the container is slow, due to the small nature of their apitures.
What a wierd way to say small bottle opening.
This melted my heart
Hope the government will do something about this.
Why gov. Did not provide water pipe on that area
In my travels overseas to the Western Pacific Countries like S. Korea and P.I. I've seen some crazy shit in my day...
Like taking an old refrigerator 1960s vintage, and moving it to it's new address by lashing it to the rear rack of a bicycle and riding it down the road...
This refer wasn't as big as modern refrigerator/ freezer in the United States, but it was about 2.5 x 2.5 x 5 feet tall....
And the man riding the bike that it was strapped to, was riding the bike, not using it for a cart....
I stood by in amazement watching him pedal bye‼️
And of course what do you do when you require a lite truck for your small business❓🤔❓
You buy yourself a walk behind rototiller (the kind with the tiller in back) and remove the tines and hitch a 2 wheel cart to it and drive it down the road, that's what....
We called them one eyed dragons (because of the one headlight on the front)....
And they were steerable by the ability to articulate the contraption at the hitching point in the middle....
Like the old saying says...
Nassecity is the mother of invention.....
At least as long as government regulation stays the HELL out of the way❓😉❓😄❓
Yes government can be good... It also can be evil.... If taken over.... By dictators who persuade thru money to further corrupt. Yes we have the abilities to survive! I agree. It's the government that becomes corrupt..... Ok. I agree. We learned how to survive..... Thank you.
thank you very much for featuring this kind of work and people,
Excellent 👍👍
That little steering wheel makes it look fun
that looks like awsome way to make a living. truckers are great people also
Great video documentary. Beautifully filmed and interesting, thanks.
resourceful and creative
... proudly Filipino 💪💪💪👍👍👍
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
marangal na hanapbuhay.
Fascinating, and a bit scary.
It looks rather unsafe for the cart fellows, and water purity seems a bit sketchy.
Very good video.
good video fluctus channel.
I see a lot of flowers and plants everywhere so I don't really understand the water shortage???
It’s crazy the way some people still have to go about just to get water!! 😮
HARD WORK. ! 🙏💐🙏
I love everything about this video. ❤️💯👍😁
Hey!! Fluctus welcome to the philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭mabuhay!! Shout out fluctus from nueva ecija
Dude the woman is bathing in the only water souce 💀
Such frtile land, daily rain..it's strange they have this problem..I was there??!!
Such an important source of water provided at the doorstep.
Where is the equal rights girls ???
I can't imagine the huge risks they take to make a living, respect!
Beautiful and ingenious
Haha😂🤣i will share your content fluctus channel.. Im your subscriber fluctus
Next time you want to complain about your Starbucks order, don't...
So basically they making money on someone else's fuel and repair budget
Watched this during one of my recent Visa extensions.
Is verry good
Life will find a way.. never give up
In my town We do have this kind of process for transporting and selling of water
Hell yea! What a ride!
Good thing there wearing masks, because that does something
And now this will be a thing in Miami... Thanks Fluctus you really flucktme when I have to go down there!
Grabe kadugay na diana wala gihapon mabotangi ug tubig diha unsaan tawon ng mayor dihaa.
Is that water source for drinking?
Since Fillipines is a tropical weather don’t they get lots of rain?
With all the rain they get nobody has a large rain catcher for their mountain house? Its free CLEAN water..
168 gallons is about 635.9 liters
If I have money..I buy Easy ride I give to her....I'm watching from DIPOLOG CITY ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE Philippines
v What you need to do to live... a little better.
I suggest using an abandoned trailer, the agricultural ones
which have brakes, providing it with a steering wheel
when the road goes down how do they stop?
In the video there was a brief mention of a wooden brake. I imagine it's just a lever that pushes a piece of wood against the ground so that the friction of it dragging across the ground slows down the cart.
It's More Fun in Philippines
Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless
How is this water safe for drinking considering where it was taken from?
Are people swimming in the drinking water?
imagine if they were able to install regenerative braking and one or more powered hubs, then they could charge up a battery on the way down, and have a bit of assistance going up...
the hard work make it is for them 🚒
Human-Powered Kariton😊
Coz it's fun!
Dude was awfully concerned with the camera lol always lookin!
That is Local Balikatan
Looks like fun. I bet those men are very strong. That is a very physically demanding job.