BAGONG BUHAY | IVANA ALAWI
We helped Kuya Hesus get ready. We want him to be okay when they meet again. But apart from preparing for him, I felt a strange sense of nervousness. Scared and excited. But honestly, I’m so grateful to Kuya Hesus for trusting me to help him and I’m so lucky to witness the reunion of a family that hasn’t been together in a long time.
Hello. I’m Ed. Ellen and I also went to college in 2018 and then we looked for her in Lunita. We got lost because we don’t know much here in Manila. Even though it was raining all night, we looked for him but we couldn’t find him . What do you think happened to him? We thought he was gone or something because we were looking for him, but we couldn’t find him even though he was gone.
That’s also a loving brother. He didn’t know that his father was dead. In 2023, his father died, he didn’t know because we had no contact with him. Dad loves it very much. Or maybe if he finds out, he’ll probably cry . He said that because he sometimes drinks. He wants to leave the house at night, but we don’t allow him because something might happen outside.
That’s probably what he’s been up to. But he hasn’t met anyone who’s been hostile to you . Nothing. Nothing. Oh, good morning. Good morning. Hello . It’s different. It’s different. Hello, sister Edna. How are you? Hello, Ivana. Hello. Good morning. Good afternoon.
Hello everyone, how was your trip? You are the one that my brother Jesus wrote about. Ed is already ed . Ed already. Thank you very much, ma’am, for vlogging about our brother. We saw him. You’ve been looking for him for 5 years. Who has an 80th birthday? Our father, our father, was still there, he was with us at the party.
This is where I gave away mattresses, clothes. They stole from him again. No matter what help we give him here, it’s really nothing. There really is none. We really want him to just go home. Okay, sir. I’ll get back to you. Hey, who are you? Sister. Oh, brother, maybe you praise too much. I don’t recognize you anymore. Yes, indeed.
What’s the haircut? You’re getting more and more thirsty. How are you, brother? It’s okay. I hear you’re famous. Many people are taking pictures of you. Yes. Come on. Why is that? I just don’t know. You know why? Because you have a kind heart. I’m really helping. It’s also a pity .
How is that? ‘Isn’t life hard? You guys don’t have a house, do you? Why? How kind of you? It’s like I’m in a bad mood. Are you okay? It’s okay. Are you happy today? Yes. What are you wearing? Quiapo Boy. Who is the star there? Coco Martin. I called my friend. I have a very kind older brother. It will be sold. This is it.
Uncle Jesus, how are you? This is Tanggol. You are a real idol. My news is that he is a very good person, very hardworking, and I hope that one day we will meet. Thank you very much for all the wonderful efforts for all our countrymen and fellow Filipinos. I hope you always be careful. Yes. Yes. Morey po and more power to you.
Did you expect Hindi to meet you? No, I didn’t expect it. Is that your idol? That’s my idol too. The Quiapo boy is so good. I’m just watching what I’m passing by. I have something with me . Yes. Yes. Sometimes there is a mirror. Yes. That’s where the Quiapo boy is. Yes. Tell me about it . How are your siblings? What is Bicol’s position? It’s very far.
Do you miss them? Yes, brother. Your mattress? Well, I crossed to the other side because that’s where I’ll sleep. Hello. They stole from you. Yes. You didn’t fight? I’m sleeping. That’s you. The clothes are also gone . We have someone in the middle. It seems like he hid it. It’s terrible there. They even took the rice.
Come on, you’ll teach me how to cook. You know that feeling of waking up with just plastic? No. Besides, I’ll teach you. Or when I return. Ah, that’s a promise. Where is that? Because that’s what they do. Is that you? No. That’s bad. That’s the worst. I’m just a wine. Sometimes it’s possible. Yes. Sometimes a little bit.
Don’t get drunk. Is that okay? You’re so annoying now, brother. Great, I’ve never been to Bicol. Is it nice there? It’s nice to meet you there, my brothers. If we go to Bicol, where will we go? That’s missing. What can we do there? Lake or sea? Is there anyone there? That’s dirty.
Is that so? Can we grill outside? Chickens? Or you can grill it. We’ll eat there. Or that. That’s delicious. Promise, huh? Promise me? Yes. That’s a promise. What do you always pray for? Don’t get hurt. The same goes for my siblings, nieces and nephews. I’m really bringing it too. Mm. When you were working in Manila, did you send money to them? Yes. You are so kind.
Hey, don’t cry. We should be happy. I cried because when [the music] played, I remembered when my brother and nephew were going to build a hut. Can you do it ? Wise. Yes. Yes. Can we do that in Bicol? Let’s make a hut. Is that possible too? Yes. We’ll buy whatever tools you need for masonry. Okay.
Okay. Okay. What do we need? Let ‘s break it down one by one to buy it. Or list them. What should we buy? Wood, plywood, nails. That kind of hammer. Iron. That’s it. That’s it. Hey, I have a surprise for you first. When I open it, I want him to use it as a gift. Do you need a meter or more? Or just wait. I’ll cover it first.
You’re so close. It’s still a meter. Today is your day. Fall. Okay. What else? Spoon. A spoon and a saw. Are you ready to see the saw? Yes. 1 2 3 goulungan me and what’s up my nephew you let’s go home brother let’s go home dad let’s go home brother
just wait dad is gone dad is gone you’re not there hurry up hurry up mom is waiting for you there mom is so tired it’s a sign mom you saw me there yes that’s why we really thank you ma’am Not for me sister. Let us thank God. Our prayers have been fulfilled. We don’t know where to look for you because we’re worried about you.
When are we going home? Mom is old. When do you want it? Guys, we’ll go home later. Oh, drink the water first. Go ahead and drink it huh. Drink the water. We won’t leave you there. Are we going home now? Okay, when do you want to go home? Good or it’s been going well. It’s okay what you’re doing because when you started vlogging, you were having fun.
You can eat at home. When we saw your video, we cried so much because we felt sorry for you. Dad loves you very much. Dad is looking for you. We have nothing to say. Let’s go home. He says he prays for you every day. This is really going to be translated by my brother and then we’ll also be helping you or us. Yes. You are happy. Yes.
Too much. Yes. Are you back in Bicol? Yes. When do you want it? Now. I’ll arrange your way home, but this is what will happen if it’s okay with you. Because of course, you’ve been homeless for five years. That’s difficult. So to allow us, there’s a doctor I can talk to, he’ll just check if you’re healthy, if you can go home.
Because I want you to be safe and okay. You are very difficult and very strong. You are really fighting, Brother Jesus. Please come with me to the doctor. Then I’ll arrange it so you can go home to Bicol later. When you come home, I won’t stop you, brother Jesus. I am your sister. So this is not just this help.
This is not from me. This is from the Lord. I’m looking for good people. People like you. But I didn’t come near you. You came to me. It’s like they don’t give you anything, except food. Oh, you heard right? You counted but do you know him? No, he doesn’t know me. All cameras are hidden.
You won’t see any cameras, that’s why they’re so kind . It’s really good to know. You said our god has many cameras, right? Yes. Look. There are cameras there. Brother Jesus told me he doesn’t like sleeping alone. Of course, it’s a tree, maybe it’ll have a ghost later. Ah, that’s why sometimes I sleep there at the mayor’s house because there are no ghosts, there aren’t many people passing by there.
When you’re quiet, it’s scary, your brother says I’m your sister. Is it very famous? I’m not famous. You’re really famous, even among us. Tell me, is Kuya Hesus more famous? Did you expect to become famous? Are there many people taking pictures ? Oh, let’s take a picture. Or what did you say? I said, “Or did you ever want to be an actor?” I used to just trade.
Or just bring him. Even though I’m a trader, you steal because of the goodness of your heart, brother. Many people are taking pictures of you. So many people love you. What do you want to say to those who love you? I hope those who love me do the same . Their hearts sank. You thought you were there? Yes.
Just stay there forever. It’s good to see you . If I send you home later, I’ll come to you. Yes. Wait for me there. Are n’t you quarrelsome? No. Don’t steal. What would you do if you were robbed? Are you just sitting? I’m sleeping. Did you see? Are you taking your things? What will you do? If you’re awake.
