WIA Episode 7 | MANILA-to-DAVAO Bus Ride  

I'm Indonesian, I did this journey last April 2022 from Tagum city to Manila, I landed in Davao but I stayed a week in my friend's house. After I did the south belt journey just before Pandemic from Davao to Cotabato, I made a promise to myself to complete the journey from Davao to Manila and I made it. Other time, I will do North Luzon trip. I met so many new friends along the way. What a friendly country. One of the biggest surprise is the Phiippines has one of the best inter province and inter island road in South East Asia. The road is so wide.

Gretchen is a very smart, beautiful and down-to-earth person. Kudos to her and I wish her more success in her career.

Nakikita ko si GH sa tv pero i never thought 1 may vlog pala xa 2 magaling xa mag vlog 3 kind pala sya talaga. Nutural ang pagiging mabait nya 4 wala kyeme. Cowboy ba 5 sya pala producer 6 keep it up ms Ho good job more power to you continue your good deeds! Likewise to your team! I enjoyed this vlog parang kasama ako sa byahe. New subscriber mo na ako Gretchen.

I’ve driven in Europe passing through 8 countries in one day. But this seems to be more exciting than my European road trips. Epic.

Ung halos 1 hour ka nanonood pero punong puno ng kwento ng pag asa ..sarap panoorin ..kaya d ka magsisisi sa 1 hour halos na pagtutok... kudos maam gretchen... galing tlga

Because of this vlog ,I have learned there’s a bus going to Davao and the documentary was perfectly made,informative and not boring. Magaling si Gretchen

Kung hindi ko pa napanood ito hindi ko malalaman na possible na pala yung Luzon to Mindanao travel via land😍 As a person who loves travelling, HINDI AKO PAPAYAG NA HINDI MASUBUKAN 'TO!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Napaka heart-warming naman ng kwento na 'to. It reminds me of my first journey to Manila. I was born and raised in Leyte. I took the Philtranco bus on my first trip to Manila, to continue my studies. I was 14yo and I was traveling alone. It was a typical Promdi story. Pero cguro malakas na talaga loob ko kahit noong bata pa ako. Kahit noong 3rd HS na ako sa Manila, ako yung nagyayaya sa mga classmates na pumunta kahit saan. Nakakarating kami ng Cavite, Tagaytay, Batanggas at Antipolo to think ako yung Promdi. With the support of my older siblings i was able to finish college, pero nag-worked din ako as service crew sa mga fast-food chains like Wendy's, Jollibee and Carl's Jr. I did quite well in school so pinalad na maka pag worked abroad. From working in a few posh hotels in Dubai, now living in Canada and became a Canadian citizen several years ago. I visited 33 countries so far and counting. I've also traveled on buses, trains, and ferries across Mexico, Colombia, Canada, USA, Europe, Middle East and even in the Caribbean such as Cuba and recently in Puerto Rico. I've been to many famous destinations and landmarks around the world. I don't know what it is but travelling keeps me sane and grounded. I just love exploring different places and cultures. And it all started with my first travel by bus from Baybay, Leyte to Pasay City when I was 14. Kudos Miss Gretchen Ho for this beautiful documentary.

maganda yung content very informative; yung biyahe, yung route, travel tips, yung mga passengers at yung host. galing mag magbigkas ng mga tagalog words, walang kiyeme at cowgirl na cowgirl. love it!!!

I'm a foreigner but have an affinity with the Philippines because my wife is of Filipino heritage. I hope you keep creating informative, educational, and inspiring stories about all facets of Philippine society. Power on and God bless you!

Grabe im hooked! Gretchen is so genuine, she made the documentaries simple, and very relatable... its extensive and lots of quality content, i also like the charitable segments that they do... the stories of the people they meet along the way, spontaneously. i'ts my first time to watch a local travel docu and actually finish it. I love her toothy grin... i hope you keep making more vids.

After watching this, Gretchen has won the top spot of my favorite vlogger in youtube 🙌🏻🙌🏻. Im a native of Samar, and relate na relate ako sa first oart of her journey. Yung Luzon to Samar na segment. Oh the good old days! Naoa reminisce ako bigla sa mga bus trips + roro trips nun..

I Nominate Ms. gretchen as the best blogger of the new year. My First Time to view her Blog and it mesmerzed me. She is intelligent, no doubt, compassionate without fills, exudes sincerity and he speaks clear, understandable Pilipino. Finally, di sya maarte which shows she is a High Class journalist. Thank you Ms. Gretchen for my new year you tube treat!

Halos isang oras pala itong dokyu, di ko na napansin sa sobrang enjoy ng aking panonood. Please continue to create more high quality documentaries like this as it is highly appreciated by us, your viewers. More power to you, Gretchen and team.

Gandang experience Ang byahe sa bus, Dami mo madaanan magandang views.... Tlgang nakakapagod ngalang tlga...

Gentong content gusto kung mapanood💖💖💖

I couldn't believe that i finished this without skipping a part of the vlog. This is an eye opener to everyone that as much as people would want to experience a better life, the opportunities in the country are very limited and it is evident in the vlog that it may require huge amount of sacrifice even at the expense of a happy family. God Bless, Ate Gretchen! You are an inspiration to many!

I love Gretchen ! Simple and down to earth person 😍

Quality ka talaga Ma’am Gretchen,,,Idol May naalala tuloy ako sa Biyaheng Manila to Davao Same Bus,,,,

First of all isa ito sa pinaka sulit na 55 mins na pinanood ko sa youtube. 2nd nagulat ako sa last segement mo na nag kita kayo ni Bea P., in which classmate ko sa CSA Makati wayback na makikita ako na same Bea P. Na nung high school kahit sikat sa Ateneo. The video was all documented the texture, substance and how you Gretchen Ho as a person as the compassion would be genuine and as much as in your element, you heart and intellectual integrity is every bit impressive in your artistry and talent.

Ang galing ni Maam Grechen Ho, isang Filipina na ang puso ay tunay. a high profile broadcaster, a famous athlete, from a prominent family, artista, and yet simple, practical, and helpful. ... prettiest pa

Ma’am Gretchen napaka simpleng tao mo pala..kaya mo din pa lng makibagay sa mahihirap na tao gaya namin..,salute sayo Ma’am.,

*Kahit maging 5 hour vlog pato di ako ma b-bored pag gantong content. Galing pa ni Gretchen. Astig!* 😎

Ito na ang pinakagusto kong episode mo Ms. Gretchen. Misty eyes ako lalo na sa bandang dulo. And the rapper add spice to it. And oh, 'di talaga madali ang mawalay sa mga mahal sa buhay. Wish ko lang na darating ang araw na 'di na kakailanganin ng mga kababayan natin na lalayo at mamasukan bilang kasambahay dahil sa hirap ng buhay sa probinsya.

Worth it ang 55 mins na panonood , kudos to you ms Gretchen Ho and Team

1st artist na bloger na manila to Davao. Hindi maarte. Try to challenge sa mga bloger. Iba kasi ang Land trip dahil kung ikaw ay mahilig gumala. And love travel perfect po ito to see the provinces of the Philippines while nasa byahe. Thanks also make this content kasi yung iba hindi pa alam itong byahe at ng bus company. Ito parang dagdag information sa mga taga mindanao at karatig lugar I can't believe it po. 55mins pala tong video pero sulit po

Ganda ng genagawa mo Grett sana marami palsying matulong ngan mo at God na magbigay ng Blessing sa iyo at ang Ganda ng Pinas talaga

Nakakaawa yung mag ina na madaming anak. Naiyak ako. Sana natulungan kahit konti, like nabigyan sana ng pagkain. Mahirap magbus kapag may mga bata kasama.

napaka solid ng docu na ito.napaka simple ni ms grechen at ung pagod alam natin hindi madali bumiyahe ng 2 days..God bless you po sana marami pang docu na mapanood

Ung Tinapos ko ang full vedio ako ang Na excite sa mga susunod na eksena I mean what a beautiful places Na nadadaanan nila.

Hala bakit sobrang hangga ko sayo mam gretchen . Bukod sa maganda sobrang bait mopa , salamat at may mga taong katulad mopo mam gretch . Ingat po kayo palagi mam mabuhay po kayo ng matagal ❤❤❤

I am from Cateel, DavOr and currently living in Leyte for almost 8 years without going home, last year lang po ako nakabalik sa Davao Oriental and ganitong-ganito talaga ang experience ko but 23 hours straight po ang byahe. Fulfilling po talaga ang makauwi sa pamilya and totoo nga po ang " It's good to be back home" hehee

Ito yung mayaman na hindi maarte, down to earth.

Nag travel din kami from Qc to digos davao itong Dec 29, 2022 experience namin sa buong byahe ay stress free, marami kang na dadaanan na lugar na sobrang ganda, bihira mulang talaga masusulyapan at masasabi mong napakaganda ng pilipinas. Nakaka Proud!

A different side of adventure. Didn't know this was possible until I watched this documentary.Amazing humble people, unique places, and other cultures in one. Great work!!!! It gets me to know more about my country.

Nakakataba ng puso na mapanood ang dokumentaryo mo, Gretchen. You're an awesome journalist. And wow, helping this poor family reunite after 10 years is just heart-warming. Thank you for caring to those who are in need.

Thank u Gretchen Ho nilibot mo kami sa pilipinas, Ngaun ko lang nalaman na puede palang magbiyahe Luzon to Davao by bus. Salamat WIA khit malayo kami pinas nilibot mo kami. God Bless u WIA Gretchen Ho

Thank you Miss Greatchen Ho kasi ipinasyal mo na naman kami sa mga magagandang lugar ng probinsya na kung saan dun mo mararamdaman ang katahimikan at malayo sa magulo at maingay na siyudad.May napakagandang tanawin at mabangong hangin.Nakakatanggal ng problema at makakapagrecharge ka ng iyong.katawan. Saludo ako sayo.You are beautiful,inside and out. Humble and down to earth.

New follower here🙋‍♀️Salute to you Gretchen 🥰❤ nakakabilib yung bwat interview mo s ibang ibang tao grabe super nice tlga and humble. Yung bawat episodes mo ang ggnda deserves million views🙌

My aunt lives in Davao. Pero di ko pa sya nabibisita or napupuntahan, never pa. I hope I can visit her and dati pa mas gusto kong mabyahe by bus for the reason na you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. And I thank you for making this video Ms. Gretchen. It gives us an informative way of traveling, not only by land and also by sea (thru ferry).

Congratulations WIN Team, this episode is worth to watch. More power!!!

ang byahe na my kurot sa puso..❤️🥰 More power sa WA...💪❤️😘 #babaengwalangselan😁 #chilipowder #tikimpricess #juneden❤️ #satagumlangangligo😁

Good to see Mam Gretchen do her job as professional journalist & we must be proud of her! Thanks for helping our kababayan & promoting tourism destination. Congratulations Mam Gretchen❤

Hello Gretchen sobrang naaliw ako sa inyong biyahe Manila to Davao. Pakiramdam ko kasama mo ako sa bus habang pinapanuod ko ang video. Pakiwari ko napaka sarap mong makasama sa paglalakbay. Naibigan ko rin ang Barcelona at Madrid na Vlog mo. Sa pamamagitan mo kami ay naipapasyal mo at nalalaman namin ang history ng iba’t ibang lugar. Gustong gusto ko ang iyong pagsasalita at pagiging matatas sa Tagalog, at ang iyong kagandahan ay di nakakasawang panuorin. Aabangan pa namin ang iyong mga vlog sa darating na mga araw. Mula dito sa Santa Clara, California ipinaabot ko ang aming pagbati sa iyo. Mabuhay Ka !!!

The best ka talaga ma'am Gretchen,down to earth ka, God bless

Great vlog. It broke my heart doon sa katulong na uuwi just to see her family. Ganda ng lugar, home sick ako from a far away. Kudos to Gretsen and your staff!

idol ito yun pinaka dabest na documentary na ginawa mo grabe nkakatuwa parang bumalik ako sa pagkabata dahil lagi akung dinadala ng lola ko sa visayas na bus lang sinasakyan namen enjoy kahit sobrang layo busog ka sa tanawin kaso my lola past away few weeks ago habang pinapanuod ko ito namimiss ko yun lola ko mkasama sa biyaheng ganito 😢😢

Wow! Very informative and nakaka encourage to try this. Gretchen's is really a compelling journalist at kitang kita na walang arte at di pretentious. Kudos to Gretchen and her team!

Miss Grecthen maganda ang ginagawa mo para sa kabutihan ng lahat ipagpatuloy mo ang yamang sistema ng buhay good intentions for our country man and women the good lord will guide you always in your deeds.one old fan here.

This is what I like about you Gretchen, me class and style pero game sa lahat, walang arte walang keme, if it feeds your curiousity you wanna know about it. You won me as new subscriber, it may not be significant pero ako na sold ako sa content mo. Keep doing what you're doing, awesome content.

I never felt that it was a 1-hour documentary, mix of emotions felt brought by different stories among the passengers. Thank you maam Gretchen for creating such wonderful documentary. Thank you also for visiting Tagum City. Proud Tagumeño here.

Kainis ka Gretchen pati ako napagod sa byahe mo haha pero naiyak din ako lalo na s mga kwento ng mga byahero na kasama mo. Ingats palagi sa byahe at salamat din dahil natutulungan mo ang ating mga kababayan na nangangailangan. God bless you.❤

I love you Gretchen. Continue your Journey and mission.

#LifeIsBeautiful when we know how to appreciate its ups & downs. Thank you Ma'am Gretchen. God bless. ❤🙏😊

World Class docu. More power WIA. Love you gretchen❤

Ung ibang contents sa youtube, around 10 minutes lang pero parang nakakasawa o nakakatamad na panoorin; but this is almost 1 hour long and yet, i watched every minute of it. This video is very simply done/presented but touching and appeals to your emotions. God bless you more GH and may the Lord protect you and your crew in all your travels.

Kapag ganyan kahaba yunh byahe. Talagang magiging malapit ka sa mga co-passengers mo. Kudos to Gretchen Ho and the team. Very informative nang docu and hindi nakakaantok panoorin kahit halos 1 hour ang duration. 💪💪💪

Gretchen, you are down-to-earth (walang arte) and attuned to the plight of the Filipino masses. I've traveled quite intensively and watching this documentary brought back pleasant memories of the places I've visited in the Philippines. Job well done Gretchen! 👍

Something so bizarre about that adventure experience-- when 10,000 beautiful moments that continue to pile up with just a few handful of inconveniences for the past 2 days and 2 nights, only to end with just about the very peak of excitement, and when you just about to embrace the inspiration of the predicament. The paradox of the sacred is truly something so metaphysical, yet so magical that it has a power to humble. But that 20:58 frame is undoubtedly the most beautiful Filipina-Chinese yet, and hopefully ever.

A very educational, informative, joyful trip from Manila to Mindanao.You’re awesome Gretchen you integrated family reunion, friendship, and generosity, and love to others. I was inspired of what you said, “ The Lord made me an instrument for the reunion of the family”. God bless you Gretchen. More power to you. You are the best. Shalom.

These are the kinds of stories that traditional TV personalities and journalists often miss out on. Kudos to Miss Gretchen for this refreshing story

Happy to have worked with Martin Naling on this ep, Kudos to the WIA team!

I admire Ms Gretch for doing this blog. Ang hirap ata na nasa bus for a couple of days. Wala syng kiyeme at very simple st yotoo di kagaya ng ibng vlogger na feeling privileged. This vlog is worth my subscription

Wow, you have an extraordinary adventure from Luzon - Visayas & Mindanao. Your journey has an amazing trip because you help one family after 10 years to reunite again. You're such a great person, Ms. Gretchen Ho, being involved in journalism and TV industry. God bless and more power.

I have my family living in Davao city, I'm from Cagayan province and my mode of transport whenever I go to Davao is by plane, although I did plan to go there by land but to this date, still a plan. This post of Ms. Gretchen Ho gave me an in-depth info about the duration, fare and the problems that go with it. Surely, many people like me who are thinking of traveling to Davao city first time by bus will appreciate this video.

Pinasaya at pinaiyak mo ako’t nakita ko muli ang kagandahan ng loob ng bawat isa na involve sa documentaryo ninyo. Sana’y biyayaan pa kayo ng marangyang kasaganaan at kalusugan para makarami ka pa ng ganitong dokumentaryo… salamat sa iyo at sa buo mong crew.

Salute you Gretchen.. 🫡 walang kaarte arte and napaka simple, and very down to earth..super fan mo na na ko during your volleyball days, pero mas hinangaan kita now dahil sa mga blog mo na toh..

I had another exciting adventure. Thanks to you Ms Gretchen. Keep safe always. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏

Saludo po ako sa inyo Ms. Gretchen. While watching this vlog, pakiramdam ko i'm one of the passengers. Very informative at yung emotions is pure and real. Take care always and God bless you and your team!

I came here for the MNL-DVO bus ride--I ended with a journey I will never forget--thank you Ms. Ho!

I like these travel documentaries.. Never skipped a part of your vids, very entertaining and informative po. I feel like kasama niyo ako.. haha More power po to ur team! 👏 ur one of the great people I look up to po Ms. Gretchen! ❤

No skipping ads cuz Gretchen ang galing mo. Best documentary of 2022

Thanks ma'am Gretchen for this wonderful story. Hindi lahat alam ang mga ganitong klaseng istorya ng mga naglaland travel. Kudos for the whole team! Keep safe po sa lahat ng mga biyahe. God bless always po ma'am..

halfway palang, but feel na feel ko ang byahe mo Gretch, thank you for this show! brings a lot of memories,lessons and adventures!

Dear Gretchen - thank u for the program of woman in action. I hope mag multiply pa ang woman in action sa ibang woman to help others. Gaya ng may kasamang 4 na bata kasi pumanaw ang asawa nya very touching

Grabe, well-produced documentary and at the same time for a good deed💙 kudos to you and your team Ms. Gretchen. I have been a loyal fan since 2011 and still admiring you and your personality silently..💙

Gretchen, please do more content such as this. I am beyond thankful sa ginawa mo sa pamilya nung tinulungan mo and for sharing this to us. Sana mag stay ang ganitong format and sana you get to reach more people.

Ang ganda ng istorya may dalang aral,ang lupit din nung spoken poetry ni martin

Kudos Ms. Gretchen and to your WIA staffs /crew... This is so inspiring and wishing you more blessings and success in all your endeavors,,

Hi Gretchen I appreciate your content. It teaches important struggles of the ordinary people. But it gives us a profound reality of life that we are not born equal. One has to be gifted and equally determined to escape poverty. This has to be matched up by luck. Hence, many factors contribute for the solution of poverty.

maganda itong episode na ito gretchen! napakahusay nyo! keep on doing good episodes! bravo!

2nd episode na napanood ko. Ang ganda, very informative at ang touching din lalo na sa yung mga stories ng nami-meet mong tao. Ang galing m, Gretchen, nakakahanga. Keep it up!

This show is truly commendable. Very informative and it covers all faces of life. If you want adventure, it offers. It also reflects the realities of the stories of many Filipinos. Aside from the fact that it updates us about the current system in the Philippines. Most of all, you have chosen the best host Gretchen Ho, whom shows her authenticity and sincerity in interacting with people in all walks of lives.

I wasn't expecting this to be a very well-produced show. What wonderful content. I had a beautiful, humbling 55 minutes experience. Growing up in SoCal, I would love to travel and see more of my home country someday. Thank you for your God-given talent and your whole team's hard work. Happy New Year!

I left the Philippines in1983 and worked in another country. I was really thinking how I can go around the Philippines to see the beauty of it. I think this is the best method. Thank you Gretchen and company in posting this blog.

Very touching and heart warming video journal. It's been almost 5 years now I haven't seen my family. Looking forward to experience this manila-davao land travel coming from Los Angeles California. Congratulations and Thank you Ms. Gretchen Ho. Well done.

Ms Gretchen Ho, you are one of the rare and beautiful individual. GOD bless you!

This is worth a million views! The heart of the production. ❤❤❤

With the recent technical issue at naia yesterday and delayed luggage in the airport bus gives us alternative transportation option to choose from. Also the scenery is fantastic and for those who has many time to spare but on a limited hotel or accommodation budget while touring the Philippines.

Grabe yung storytelling, ate Gretch!!! Halo-halong emosyon yung naramdaman ko while watching this documentary. Hopefully, soon, makasama ako sa team mo! More power sa iyo ate at sa iyong team para makapag-produce pa ng ganitong videos.

Ang ganda ng coverage. Wala akong masabe! Kudos to Ms. Gretchen and to the her team!

Kudos to you Gretchen. Informative na inspiring pa. Amping kanunay. God bless you you🙏🙏🙏

This is the best YT content I've seen in 2023. Kudos to the spectacular job Miss Gretchen! ❤

Well done Ms Gretchen, This really made me more homesick since 1985 last time i saw the country. I love how you guys run the show really homely and feels good at heart. Good Luck stay safe and have a healthy journey in life.

Salamat sayo maa'm gretchen.....hindi ka parin nagbago. Tuloy lang ang byahe sa buhay at gabayan ka lagi ng diyos......naiyak talaga ako sobra. from CDO

One of the best travel show/program we've seen. Keep it up Ms. Gretchen Ho 👍👍👍

Kudos to the whole team! 🥺🙏

Hats off to Grechen Ho! Super splendid docu. Mixed emotions. Di mo mamalayan... antagal pala ng video. Pero so worth it. Good job and more docu to come! ❤

salamat Gretchen ho tuloy molang ang iyong pagtulong sa mga mahihirap napakabait mo salamat sa panginoon na nandyan cya nalaging nag mamased sa aten tnkyu lord God sa inyong God bless po sainyong lahat sana Gretchen marami kapang matulongan God is Good amen po salamat

First time ko makapanuod ng video ni Gretchen. Ganda ng content at ang taas ng quality. Makabuluhan, relatable at inspiring. Ang ganda ng pagkakakwento at ng mismong kwento ng mga pasahero. Thanks for taking us with you Gretchen and team! @30:27 tawang-tawa ako, pati si Gretchen walang ligtas sa spam texts.