Kuya Mode Activated - Life in the Philippines

Celebrating the bunso who's bday is in July

Eskinita. M Hizon St. Manila, Philippines. Eskenita is alley in Tagalog. Here's Baby Joy checking out my favorite cap gun.

Dad, did you take this pic or Lolo?

Manuel Hizon St, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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“I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.”
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— Olivia Rodrigo

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