Honest Thoughts: Parenting in the Philippines | Why they told me to don't go here with children
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- I can't promise safety to you and your kids in this or any other country that's not in my power. Sometimes, in the most safe place, bad things happens or there are cases when child play with snake and it doesn't bite. 🤷♀️🤯
I just want to say that people told me such a bad things about the Philippines that weren't true at all.
And if you are foreigner and thinking about life in the Philippines, what can I tell you, you should love this country , it people and it culture or you can't live here. If you don't love Philippines with it culture and people and you search just for a tropical country , go in Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, and leave Philippines for them who truly enjoys and loves all that the Philippines has to offer. 🇵🇭
I really want to promote Philippines to the foreigners that bad gossip stops about that country, but I also want to protect Philippines from that kind of foreigners who can't appreciate this country and are just unsatisfied with everything 🤯
Looks like an impossible task 😅
Just be careful and don't go alone at night on a silent dark place. Love that your enjoying Philippines with your kids. Majority of filipinos are friendly and caring and they do care foreigners with love and smile. But every country in the world there will be bad people so it's good to be cautions and I would love to see you with a companion when you go out with your kids. :) Overall, Philippines are safe and people will help you out and it really makes me happy seeing your vlogs with your kids enjoying too. Ju
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Yes its absolutely true! Do not go out when its late or twilight zone. Remember in every forest theres snakes that can bite you! We never knows whats inside humans mind.
Try to let them learn the dialect so that they will be able to communicate with the locals and would a better understanding with their peers.
I agree with this comment...Just always be vigilant...but enjoy your stay..we love youR family Jelena
me too i agree with this comment.
Ms. Jelena, you are loved by so many Filipinos because of your love to our country and our culture. You make us proud. Keep up the good work. Be safe. God bless.
I am with you Jelena I’m so happy to see this topic in your blog because I already experience this kind of worries about my little girl in America 🇺🇸. You are so right about that! I just opened my tv news yesterday because it’s my routine every morning to watch new but I couldn’t believe that children’s in here are not safe at all school shootings everywhere, kidnapping, drugs being used to young children and even killing them, and worst case scenario just recently a guy shotgun and killed the child was playing in the yard because it making so much noise my heart is beating out it’s so sad 😭 because I have a little girl starting school here in state. I have raised my first kids in the Philippines already I never such a worried like this is so big difference between US vs Philippines your absolutely right ❤❤
Where exactly you live in States? My friend live in Indiana. She say is very peaceful there
That's true many in the news here in YT, I've seen a lot of massive killings. In schools and malls...most likely the killers are teen agers because of drugs. People in the US and Canada getting insane. Same situation. They killed their own families too to be famous. Be vigilant wherever you are, don't go out when it's dark..
It's true that Philippines does better than other countries...
May God protect you Ms Jelena and your Family.🙏🏻❤️
This is just me...I think bringing your kids to the Philippines teaches them to be humble in life. And never take things for granted plus it gives them the sense of freedom to explore their surrounding in life. Remember, cultural differences are what makes it so interesting because you can see where you stand on your culture. I hope as your children grow up in the Philippines they can speak Tagalog since it would be nice. I thnk the best way to do that is either not to speak their native language so they can learn a second language more quicker.
Still be observant. Don't get overfriendly. Some people will take it for granted. Don't leave them behind and let them play out of your sight, keep safe
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for as long as you watch your children, and know their whereabouts, you have nothing to worry. just tell them to avoid doing dangerous activities and stay close to home.
Random shooting is becoming a big issue in the US, especially in schools. I think children are safer in the Philippines, but still be mindful that crimes could occur everywhere even in places you least expect it to happen.
Glad Emma and Dominic are adapting to island life. Raising them in another country, such as the Philippines, will help them to become more open-minded, adaptable to change, and independent.
Take care always and God bless. 🥰
Thank you for choosing you to live with your children here in the Philippines. Because this country does not discriminate against other races. Everyone is welcome. Just follow the rules of the laws of the Philippines.
And also theyll grow up to be hospitable,the trait we Filipinos are proud of,and were happy to share.
VALUES formation is really good in the Philippines. Children are taught the values of RESPECT for elders, HARDWORK, SENSITIVITY to others, HUMILITY, CARING for family and HELPING others to name a few. I am in North America right now and these kids like 8-10 years could NOT even say "PLEASE" or "THANK YOU" and I am soooo pissed because what kind of values do these children have when a very simple respect for elders they could not even do.
Bcoz in America they are not being taught how to wash the dishes,wash their clothes,sweep the floor,fetch water,watering the plants,grass cuttering,wood cutting,planting vegetables,cleaning the classrooms,scrubbing the floor using coconut dry husk,etc bcoz they will complain it is a dictator type of thing.
Here in North America, you can never leave your Children play in the park alone, not even leave your focus on where they roam around in the park. You have to keep eye all the time because you never know who is going to get them or hurt them. Yet, the same people in North America or most western countries warn not to go to the Philippines because it is dangerous. How they could say that without knowing or been to the Philippines it is just unbelievable. Agree that there are always bad elements in all places around the world so you should know what is going on in the area where you live or where you want to go to take precaution and know some areas with danger. Always remember it is your personal responsibility to be cautious and aware wherever you go.
America is more dangerous bcoz they have nuclear warheads.
You can't leave you're kids bc you'r country is run by criminals and pedophiles. That s it..
While Japanese kids travel by trains or busses alone . Yet rarely japs kids are abducted unlike Muruca every day kidnapping abd child trafficking is committed.. rampant crimes everyday
Hello Jelena, I am a filipino currently living in Poland. I have been to both countries (Riga, Latvia and Berlin&Frankfurt Germany) you lived. I enjoyed travelling to both countries especially Latvia. They are beautiful in their own ways.
I binge watched your vlogs!!! you are an amazing mom. I am glad that you and your kids are enjoying your stay in the Philippines and getting used in our local customs and traditions.
If you have questions and need some help, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Stay safe always! Enjoy.
Oh. I glad you've been in my country and so nice that it was nice experience. Hope nobody was rude with you
Since you got a daughter... please impose an "After Six O'clock Rule" to them... meaning they should be inside the house before six o'clock pm.... for safety purposes... and if they don't... there might be something alarming happening to them...
I was born in the Philippines and yes just caution and common sense. Here in America crime is up exponentially 😢 Emma and her friend are cute but they love ❤️ animals 🤓 thank you for sharing 👏👍
Correct America is a den of criminals and drugs everywhere.
Almost people here in PH are kind and friendly, But don't just be too complacent to your surroundings. Bad people are everywhere , There is no such place without bad people. Stay safe Ma'am.
For the most part, people in the Philippines are good nature and friendly. But, being aware of your surrounding will help in the long run 😊.
they learn how to be friendly mam..♥️
It depends on the Place where you go, anywhere in the world we cannot say we are safe...Just be cautious and tell your kids not to go far away when they are playing. 🙏❤️
Hi Jelena, your area looks pretty dense, during rainy season it is best to check plants, pots, or anything that can store water as mosquitoes love laying their eggs there, it is also advised to find out the symptoms as it may appear like normal, plan ahead which hospital you're going if dengue occurs (God Forbid 🙏🤞)
Ms jelena I agree with what @mhusk3732 said. Dengue is one of a major health risk in the Philippines. As much as possible, turn upside down anything that catches rain water because mosquitoes love to breed on stagnant water. If you feel itchiness after mosquito bite rub aloevera gel or sap on it to prevent the itch. Also use aloevera sap for any cuts in your skin or in scalded skin.😮
If there are plenty of MOSQUITOES, you should install bat-houses in the nearby trees (Plans are available on TH-cam). The bats will occupy them and eat the mosquitoes at night. And guano makes the best fertilizer.
Nice video Jelena. your place is so peaceful. far from the city. but beautiful place..😀
Yes Philippines is a very friendly country. But in every country there are still people with bad intentions or sick minds especially towards minors. I heard some cases by Raffy Tulfo's program about being rapes by friends' friends, cousins, or just a dirty minded neighbour. Filipino men like too much white skinned women and we never know what is in the head of those sick people. So, i think it is still wise to have a close control to who and which kind of people your children come in contact with. To control and to know with whom your children come in contact with is everytime much better before you will regret why you didn't do it!!! Sexual abusers for boys or girls are all over the world but there's nothing to loose to have eyes on your children before it's too late.
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I don't know where you get this idea that that filipino are like white women to much. this is the reason why many travelers are scared of the Philippines because of your false prejudice. jelena children will be safe no one will hurt them.
Yes I agree.ma'am Jelena,keep your eyes on your kids always.don't leave them alone.. people are not all angels who would love your family,yes Filipinos are good but devil's eyes are everywhere... be cautious with your kids every minute..
stop scaring jelena she knows what to do nobody will harm them.
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Hi Jelena, Emma, and Dominic! It’s good to know everyone in your neighbourhood, those you can trust and the ones you need to watch out for. There’s no perfect neighbourhood. Don’t be too trusting. You still need to keep a good eye on your kids. Always be aware and where they go and who those friends they go out with. May God always watch over you and the whole family. Blessings to all!
Always careful and make sure your children in good hands.
Of course they live in Samal island 🏝️ no need worry
Hi Jelena, it's good that you and your Kids already adapted the Pilipino Culture and Foods. BTW, Let Emma always wear Shorts or even when she wears Skirts or Dress still let her wear Shorts so as not to expose her private parts especially when she's outside playing. You can also do that even when your wearing a Dress. OMG, your Subscribers are geting more and more. Only a few months to 100K, hehehehe.
When someone wants to live in the philippines and start a new journey of life, the first thing you will get is a piece of mind☺️ people are so kind.
Life is so very simple and natural.
Your channel is getting bigger Jelena, you have 73k subscribers now
Congratulations🎉
Thank you! 😃
As they say..."Experience is the best teacher". With your first hand and personal experiences living here with your kids for almost a year now and nothing bad ever happened to you and your kids. 👍😊🤗 Filipinos have love you and your kids and you can be assured that you are safe here surrounded by friends and neighbors that cares for you and your kids! Love and hugs to you and your kids! 🥰💕😊
🤗❤️ well said. Thank you 😊
Is that the Russian village in Samal?
I grow up in the Philippines. But when I was there I can go anywhere without telling my parents. I would come home with lots of fish or vegetables. I’m here in State now, but I’m always aware where my kids go. I felt like it’s safer there than here. It’s hard to trust people here.
Try to plant to your house like tanglad, karabo, herbal buena to avoid the mosquitoes, cockroache, flies etc.
Growing up in a small community or barangay is always d best..people look after each other and its almost seems every elderly acts as parents to younger ones
Our people love your children as we love ours too. They want them to be integrated with our children too
Growing up in the province is a great experience... way better than in the cities
Kids will enjoy your stay in the Philippines. But pls don't let your guards down. People are naturally good but there are some nasty ones. It would be great if you can network with locals you can trust in terms of community security, info, health-wise, etc. Who you know will work well with you. Tc always and may your family have a wonderful life in the Philippines. 😊
Emma is playing outdoors with her friend and even feeding the goats instead of staying in the house playing video games. It is good for her health both physically and mentally. She is exposed to germs in the outside world which boosts her immunity. I can see in the video that she is having a good time and even asks for more playtime.
Your experience first hand and proving them wrong about the Philippines❤💪🏽
Though i believe it is generally safe where you live but please don't let the kids play out of your sight just to be safe. Like, playing near the gym by themselves where there are a lot of people that come and go, make sure you can see them at all times.👍🌻
Ms Jelena, for credit/recognition…you are a Goodwill Ambassador to our country, representing another group of people for the purpose of building friendly relationships that will be socially, economically, and culturally oriented….Enjoy your stay and the culture of our country, a place you can call a second home away from home... stay safe all the time, God bless your family👌🤩❤️
Thank u 💓 🥰
Where ever you go, there are bad elements but you have to live your life. Best if you are new to a place is to know your community and people and they know as well your kids. Know your neighbours and it will calm you down and the kids will be happy in there environment. They will enjoy and meet new friends.. play with them.
The Philippines has a little bit of everything if you like modernity First World areas it has if you like nature it has if you like paradise it has if you like cold weather it has if you like beach paradise if you like mountains it has it depends on where you live in the Philippines
Yes cold weather in Baguio
Truth be told that danger is always present whenever & wherever it is,but just be advised though ,. always be on guard or be vigilant all the time by observing all possible safety or precautionary measures available,& how and when to used it when it's needed.
Without makeup you already beautiful.Iam happy becouse you adopt our culture together with your children .I pray that you will kept safe here in our country.Godbless you and your kids❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
We consider you as a kababayan for your love and appreciation of our country.. Daghan salamat..💪☝️🙏🇵🇭❤
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❤🎉❤🎉 Thanks a lot for embracing the Philippines ❤🎉❤🎉
KEEP IN THE PHILIPPINES JELINA.....YOU LEAVE IN PARADISE PEOPLE ARE MOST WELCOME...GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND KIDS
Just dont be too comfortable..... Make sure you always know the people around you... Stay safe while you enjoy
God bless you Jelena ❤. Thanks for coming in our country with your children. Just enjoy staying here. There are a lot of people around you with a big heart and understands you though we have a different in cultures but friendship is matters as we are humans. Keep smiling 😊.
Just be safe and please tell ur children not to fully trust anyone without ur consent.. and u urself also be cautious. Coz evry country or evrywhere we go, we dont know what will happen or what a bad people may or can do to anyone..
What a lovely mother you are Ms Jelena ....always take care your self and your children's ...❤❤❤
congratulations ur TH-cam channel is getting cool in term of views and subscribers,,it helps you a lot
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It is still best to be cautious, especially to your kids. We Filipinos are usually nice and friendly but then just like in any place, there will always be some who have different motives. It is best to also use intuition as most often, what you feel about someone or something is right.
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Don’t worry she live in Samal island 🏝️ the paradise island 🏝️
@@rexmascarina2169 Even Paradise can have snakes...
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Still don’t worry just the snake 🐍
It will never hurt or harm you if you are always carefull and consider your safety first. This is what I hear from all Filipinos. They will advise you because they don't want their friends and family to be indanger especially foreigners. We enjoy life but try to be on the safe side always. ❤
Every country have bad people. Just be careful and always watch your kids. Most Filipinos are friendly and very kind but there are also people who’s not raised right. Enjoy your life here, God bless.
Thank you Jelena for promoting my beloved country the Philippines
You just need to secure your family safety even though you live in a peaceful place. And try to learn basic language they used😊
Love how simple you are raising your children. Amazing....
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Happy to see your kids adjusted to provicial life. God bless your family
Helena don’t be trusting, children wander
around, be there always where they are playing.Always be cautious. You have beautiful children watch them always.
In our time,it was really safe even playing at nightime but now there are so many changes.Our culture specially in the province are still practiced.Yeah..let them enjoy but please don't trust too much.Always guide them and teach them to protect themselves in times of trouble.Thank you also that you like our country.I've been living here in Japan for 27 years but God willing my plan is to be back there when I retire.There's no place like home❤️
👍😸 thanks for the good words , enjoy your stay and have fun. Ber months is a few days ahead 😸 Advance Merry Christmas 🎄. Happy holidays 🎉 in advance.
Just be careful, things aren't always the same. Enjoy your life there. ❤
Life here is simple but amazing and family first and you can have many friends even your foriegner or not
If they study here they will know the family value and love there parents
We in Latvia also have family value and love parents ❤️
@@MsJelena ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰
I love the way you, enjoy simple life.
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@@MsJelenabecause latvia is also a very religious christian country
But don't be so complaisant with your life now in anyways. Philippines is not different from other countries when it comes to danger and bad people. Danger is common wherever you go. Just don't lower your guard for your safety and for the safety of your kids as well. Bad people are always lurking around, watching our every move and waiting for opportunity to come by. I'm glad that you find home in our country, trying to live filipino ways of living. Enjoy your life Jelena together with your kids.
Don’t worry she live in Samal island 🏝️ the paradise island 🏝️.
Still be alert. Kids will be kids. Always keep an eye on them. You are a wonderful mom to choose what is beat for your children. God bless.
Complacency is a House Of Cards, Because if Life Teaches us anything, it's That Problems Are Inevitable.
Happiness isn't The Art Of Building a Trouble -- Free Life. It's The Art Of Responding Well When Trouble Strikes.
You Had That Ability That Always Comes With Deep Appreciation For Life.
The Ability To See The World as a Good Place.
Your Willingness To Sacrifice For Someone You Deeply Love.
Only Love is Stronger Than Fear.
Thanks for your kind words to the Filipinos. You are in the province where everybody knows each other and are conected to each other that crime is almost zero. Still, be careful always especially in the congested cities. I like the place where you stay, its so close to nature with trees around and houses still far from each other I guess. Enjoy your stay!
Your kids will forever cherish this wonderful childhood experience in their life once they are grown up. It’s a nice environment free of drugs gang violence and heinous crime. It’s a similar place I spent my younger days in a remote town in Northern Mindanao. Watching from the USA.
Seeing your family happy, makes me happy too. I'm also a mother of 2. I live in the city and whenever my family visits province, I let my kids run wild in the fields and play with animals because it really makes them happy. You look beautiful even without make up, and I can see you guys enjoy eating Filipino food. The calmness and peaceful life in province, specially the smell of the grass and trees, the fresh air that is so relaxing compare to living in the cities here in the philippines. Life is short and time pass by so fast, just enjoy your stay and always be happy. Though Philippines is much safer than other countries when raising children, I still advice you to still be cautious and don't let your kids out of your sight, don't forget to lock your doors specially at night because there is no country in this world with zero crime. Have a nice day!
I'm only afraid of snakes 🐍 but locals say they are afraid of places where is loud. And I live near Gym and there is always very loud 🙃
So organic…everything i envy …food ,life being free in the Philippines, & beach 🏝️
It’s nice that you feel safe and loved wherever you are now, but please don’t let your guard down. These days, we can’t really know who to trust anymore.
i been watching your vlogs since your 1st day specially in davao...thanks for appreciating the pinoy hospitality... Slowly your embracing the filipino culture...a culture full of diversity....thanks for promoting the Philippines as a safe country for any foreigners..
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Keep safe ❤ GODBLESS you and your family
Love and acceptance, peace and harmony, most importantly, safety! Philippines is one of the greatest places in the world to raise your kids. I am a Filipino but spent, to date, 43 years in Europe. So I know the great differences.
I am just new in your channel, and the first video that I’ve watched was when you and then kids left the Philippines , then reunited with your neighbors and visiting your family in Latvia.
It’s like I am watching now backwards your blogs. And I am amazed that you love our country the Philippines. And you are getting lots of love from Filipinos too.
Hope one day, you can comeback to visit or when Emma and Dominic are grown and have lives of their own, you might want to consider retiring in the Philippines 🥰😘
Ahaha 😄😄 backwards I guess not so much interesting 😭
@@MsJelena I actually loved all of your videos that I have watched so far. I can feel your sincere love for the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️
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my childhood is fun omg big diff now ha ha kids now are busy with gadgets n phones , my childhood in 1960 1970 are so fun , we went to park playground to ride a swing or see saw ? anyways , I'm acity person so kids in province more on swimming in the river , climbing trees etc...welcome to the Philippines and yeah were so peaceful christian country with western mind , I mean modern.
Wow you look good to day hehe.. always take care your children and yourself... more blessing to come..
Jelena Kopilec, I commend you for being a strong woman that you are, I wish you and your kids all the best.
Thank you 😊
yes , be careful dont let your children go with any body and stay at home always .. Pray for protection 🙏🏼👍👍
You're so pretty being no makeups.don't trust so much with strangers, don't let your kids play ,away from your eyes specialy for emma.we can't trust 100% for their safety.. hope u understand my point.. I appreciate you as a woman of good values..
Yes Ma'am raising children in Philippines community is warmer, respectful, and welcoming.. But still u have to always keep the whole family safe, anyone of u must not just sit or play in a secluded place. Home should be locked
That dragon fruit looks delicious !!! Jelena, i suggest teaching the kids to use fork too instead of just the spoon to eat. Forks will help to get the food on to the spoon. Thanks
Use katol from time to time in your home to repel mosquitos. Apply lotion containing citronella to avoid mosquito bites. If necessary use mosquito net on your bed.
Thank you for appreciating Filipinos and Philippines Jelena. Yes Philippines is generally safe but of don’t let your guard down which means don’t be so complacent. Always be vigilant still. Don’t go out late at night alone or only you and your children. Always lock your house.
Get a medical insurance coz medical treatment in Philippines is super expensive. Because you are foreigner so likely in event of medical issue you will go to private hospital.
Public healthcare in the Philippines is not that good.
It's really nice to hear and to think that there are some people who were not really born a Filipino but has a great appreciation in our beloved country. We really appreciated you so much for your complimentary madam. Pero tinuod Kaau ma'am nga dili jod pwede nga mag tagya lang ta sa tanang higayon og sa bisan asa nga dapit specially when it comes to safety of family because we can't deny na bad people is always be there bisan pa gani og naa ka sa gituhuan nomong safety na kaayong Lugar. Ayaw lang gyod kompyensa. Pero maayo gyong paminawon nga naaprecaite nimo Ang Philippines. Makaproud man sad ka maam.
May God bless you always Jalena!
Even locals are careful with their neighbours, you should also be careful and not be complacent in your environment. No matter where you are in the world, bad and good things happen. GOD BLESS.
You children learned to be humble and simple.
Jelena you’re a living testimony of how Filipino apply God’s two very important commandments; Love of God and love of neighbours.
God is love.
Just adopt our simple culture especially your kids must learn our culture andso many things just always take care and remain friendly to everyone goodluck and mabuhay....
Yup they will get accepted.. still be careful and godblessed to your family
Still do not be so complacent. Girls very vulnerable nowadays. Time is changing and so people do. I'm Filipino. It doest cost much to be more careful always and be safer. God bless
The fruit you're eating is dragonfruit.... very nutritious, full of vitamins. No need to peel it, just wash and slice it in half. You can use a spoon to scoop the flesh. I love dragonfruits 😍 Also I have been reading the comments section and youre getting a lot of good advices. Your viewers love and care for you and your children. 🙏❤😊
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You chose the right country for the education and your second home for the family its culture is diverse which can teach your children the customs & tradition of respect to elders it would be an advantage if t you and ur children learn the local language in order to earn for the locals accept and respect filipinos are amased if you show them you learn the language especialy you came from other country, just be cautious not to put your full trust to people who wanted to get close with you they might take advantage of the situation and you might end up dissapointed, bottomline know the people around or trying to befriend you from other people to give you an idea, good luck on your stay in the country.
i'm one of your avid followers who admire your toughness as a mom!
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People in your neighbourhood love and accept your children, but still always aware where’s your children whereabouts, and don’t let them go out or you alone when it’s already dark.
Be vigilant always when you go back to Philippines. Some may take advantage of you and your family. Don't be so complacent. Keep safe.
Thank you for choosing our country to raise your children, rest assured they will instill in their hearts the culture of being a Filipino, loving, respectful and happy persons as they can be, goodluck and God bless you and your kids. Enjoy your stay
Let your children learn visaya or Tagalog too , it’s also good for all of you when you speak the language ,❤
You can bring your child everywhere no worries..your good loving mom I'm proud of you and the kids..don't care toxic people..just do good what you want to do 🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️❤️we love you and support your vlog everyday 💞💞💞💞
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They will lern the values of the pilipino..
Nice cat 😹😹😹
Take care mam and God bless
Lovedit❤ jelena, your safe here at all🎉
Dont be complacent, always watch them (your children)tho I knew it's safe but still be careful. Good luck
One must be careful, esp during rainy seasons, u can gather dried firewoods or fr d coconuts and start a little fire (outside d house)put little green grasses and it produce smoke, so that d mosquitoes will b died or fly away...