The Filipino Tribe That Lives Inside a Volcano | The Last Cavemen | Free Documentary

1978, the world found out about the existence of a previously undiscovered tribe, the Taaw't Bato: a few hundred individuals hidden in the heart of the jungle on the Philippine island of Palawan. After being relocated by the government, one family decided to return.

I am Visayan. Sadly, the interpreter is lost in translation somehow. The woman in the public market speaks normal with Visayan accent. "Visayan accents sound harsh but they're actually happy and excited especially the guy giving the shirts. The woman on the other hand, is not mistreating them. The interpreter missed out on her last comment "kawawa naman sila " - They are pitiful. She maybe nonchalant, but not mean. She actually empathized with them and gave them extra meat. As for the guy, he just gave them shirts. He was happy to give and maybe be on TV as well. They are not mistreating them. The interpreter seems to misinterpret their accents & nuances making them sound bad when they're not...

I wish this family nothing but blessings & a brighter future.

Thank you for this video. I left the life style of the Batu when i was 7. I crew up most of my life in Florida US. I m 50 now and I just remember how sad I was when I came to US. 1983. I find myself always in the swamp forest of Florida connecting with the pass tribe of Timuca in Gemini park, and Calusa tribe. The two tribes are gone but i can still connected they're spirits of the pass with mine. I see their tools and foot prints. I was recently in the redwood forest and got connected with the Yoruk tribe. The Yoruk tribe are more closer to my DNA in spirit. They tell the same stories of the little people who take cares of the forest. I love being indigenous.❤

I am so moved... I can't stop thinking about how they are right now or what they're up to at this time. What an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing

I'm a Filipino and based from the footages, the people at the market were not making fun of them at all. The woman selling meat was showing them empathy and talking about them with no mean intent at all. The guy who gave them shirt also meant no harm, he just shown interest to the group and acted like "pabida" or he wanted to show off because there is a camera filming them. A lot of filipino uncles do this and actually, you can observe this act in other nationalities as well. I hope the person who did this documentary can maybe consider asking native people about what they think of the footages because there can be a gap in his understanding the language because just like what other people said in the comment section, the way people deliver the words can make people's interpretation biased and this is simply because he was not native to the culture and the dialect. Maybe the guy can edit this. This is a very clear misinformation. I hope he would notice this comment.

They don't simply live in the forest - they are the forest... 💖💖 and we can learn a lesson or two from them. Great documentary!

I am a 49-yr old Filipino . But this tribe we were never taught at school that they exist. The reason is Filipinos living in the cities and towns are not brave enough to go to their habitats because of the dangers that are associated with going there. No one also thinks that a documentary like this will sell in exchange for the challenges encountered when one decides to explore the mountains and caves.Well,glad to have known this from you. So grateful.❤❤❤

I'm from San Diego CA. Filipinos are by far the nicest, most generous and happy people I've ever met. My brother-in-law is from Mindanao. My favorite in-law.

These beautiful people are a treasure! They should be valued and respected by all.

This should be an award winning documentary. It was absolutely fascinating!

I love these documentaries. The tribes ALWAYS seem soooo at peace with the life they live. It makes my soul happy for them.

I believe Filipino people are the best people in the whole world, I surely will visit this amazing country down the road.

Very moving. Feels like our better selves got left behind. Intelligent, sensitive commentary, too.

And this my fellow humans, are the folks who are descendants of survivors. This is how we all lived..and nature provided! Salute to these amazing humans..

I feel like weve been granted a momentary peek through the looking glass of something incredible.The grampa is awsome !

My father is from Siquijor and my mother is from Manila. This was such an educational documentary, and so fascinating. Great job.

I have so much admiration for the Taaw't Bato. A fearless and hard working people. If not for the examples of strength, love, community, knowledge and resilience of mankind shown in this documentary, we would not have had the privilege of existence today. Much respect and a long life.

They have so much humility. Filipino here. Thank you for sharing their story.

So humbling. God Bless this family. I wish I could help send their kids to school