From refugees to Filipinos: How two former refugees found a home in the Philippines

[@LiveLoveLaugh102310]

That dad who said he wanted a better life for his kids without them needing anything else is the purest of love a parent can give to their child. Kudos Sir! You are a good father

[@jeffreytan2948]

And a good man

[@iedderfmarano4920]

yes indeed thats what make him a real pinoy father, the prepare there kids a better life ..

[@damianloder6080]

They are speaking Filipino, even English with a Filipino accent, they have married filipinas, and set up philippine businesses. They have obviously assimilated very well.

[@Ericthefilo]

@Darren Walsh good point Darren, there's nothing racist about asking people to assimilate better if they're going to settle in another country

[@saviadangwa1323]

They are productive to our country since they have strived to put up their businesses to support themselves and their family.

[@RPalma2973]

I'm so proud my mother country Philippines accepting those people who need better place to live on called home hopefully Philippines 🇵🇭governments accepting more people like them

[@kittyschnauzer7304]

​@@Ericthefilomany People are opportunistic today..I have a friend from Togo .He seek asylum in Hongkong for political reason ..he stayed there for a couple of months, and applied asylum to Canada, accepted and have a job because he could speak French...Asian countries are the first step going to a much better countries in the west..

[@mfamily3301]

I was boat people of early 80's, been shipped to Bataan to learn American culture before settle there. Phillipines was the only country in SE Asia treat us humanly, when we did not have a country to belong to. Thank you, I hold my special appreciation to the country.

[@mfamily3301]

@Batatz Batatatz yes, I am from Vietnam. I was in the Bataan Processing Center in 1982.

[@mfamily3301]

Batatz Batatatz No, I do not speak Tagalog. I escaped out of Vietnam by small fishing boat after the lost of South Vietnam to the communist in 1975.

[@cafe80sarigachu]

M Family i know some Vietnamese Who was boat people but choose to stay in the Philippines...and never go back to Vietnam...and they don’t want to tell it with others...they married to Filipino and kids are all grown up.

[@mfamily3301]

Cafe Barako Yes, I am aware some of Vietnamese stayed in Philippines. Those left Vietnam very late in the process, may be 92 or later, they were offered coming back to Vietnam or choose to stay there. They choose “live free or die” , so they stay. After the war, we are the new wave diaspora of modern time.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@@mfamily3301 i think is the same story with this kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rdqmV7aZl3opo

[@jaknjill7138]

The only problem in philippines are those corrupt politicians everything else is a gift.

[@laladeviluke6592]

And filipinos without discipline and unity

[@boredstranger7522]

@@laladeviluke6592 The so-called "Filipinos without discipline and unity" are only reflection of the kind of leadership that the country has (or lack thereof)

[@kairabanzon3928]

@Erysimum agree

[@johnorvilleibardolasa5363]

@Erysimum Totoo,may mga politicians na nakulong o may mga anomalya pero pag dating ng election binoboto pa rin ng mga Pilipino.

[@kenth206]

@@boredstranger7522 dang. Ur spitting facts

[@abdabd-hq6xm]

استقبال اللاجئين ليس غريبا على الشعب الفلبيني الطيب الجميل والسعيد رغم ظروفه الصعبة ، لقد تعلمنا من الفلبينيين أن نضحك ونبتسم عندما تقسو الحياة علينا تحية إلى إخوتنا في تلك البلاد البعيدة وأسأل الله أن يديم عليهم السعادة والصحة

[@abdabd-hq6xm]

@_313_bdri حضرتك عربية يعني عشتي بالفلبين؟

[@andimakan7779]

Your comment makes me cry. May God bless our country because there are many poor people here.

[@noritacantal2801]

Heartwarming comment.❤❤❤

[@petebeltran6899]

Congratulations Maher and Kamran for becoming Filipinos. God bless you both and your families.

[@wetdream3426]

Pete Casino fuck you!

[@papapanda8513]

Stephen Gotcha philippines helping the refugees since ww2.. the jews went on asia to avoid the war in europe and especially the german nazi.. philippines is yhe best choice for the jews.. christian. country in asia.. but didnt expect that japan will invade asia..the jews refugees got no choice but to fight alondside with Pinoys.. and also during the israel war with neighbouring muslim countries.. philippines open its door to all jews who wants asylum..

[@nathanielramos4710]

+Wet Dream god bless you.

[@MilitaryComparisonPH]

@@wetdream3426 Fuck you too bitch

[@joshiewishy4966]

@@wetdream3426 putang ina mo

[@elyon1421]

Philippines have always been a refuge, pls do not change. Youve helped a lot of people who are hopeless from their own mother land by giving them a home. The crazy world needs you.

[@bbmsara3162]

Come to my country you allways welcome .

[@cottoncandy832]

most welcome 🙏🏼

[@lanieaguisanda6221]

Philippines alone is a united nation itself, ,very diverse can handle different nationality , , the Key is Respect and Humility, , God Save and Protect our dear Mother Land the Philippines, , ,Jesus Christ is our Lord

[@FelizaCamba-xc8ph]

​@@lanieaguisanda6221Amen🙏🙏🙏❤️🇵🇭

[@FelizaCamba-xc8ph]

Thank you for your good comment. Yes, Philippines welcomes the Homeless and oppressed. Peace to all .🙏❤️🇵🇭

[@davidran5923]

I been here for 29 years and been baptized a s Christian from Muslim life also for 29 year's and baptize my only son to Christ love, also married in Christian church and all I get I become starless a man with no country! Do you know that you have to pay 250000pesos to apply for Filipino citizenship and after a long years of waiting it is Congress that will decide your faith. No one want to know me because I do not have this kind of money. To feed my Filipino family I am doing all kind of descent lowly job to survive! Even I am been ignored BUT I never give up my faith in CHRIST my true GOD.

[@sphoenix7861]

it's a process , just have a good life..

[@jamesceniza3780]

Hope you dont lost hope. I pray for you.

[@tadzsebastian3094]

Always pray my friend

[@imoyshi126]

If you're married to a filipina,doesn't that automatically give you the right to live in the Philippines? anyways,good luck! I hope to God you'll get what you wish for.

[@nenethandoh8513]

It's not only in the Philippines which you "buy citizenship ". Nothing is free as we all know.Goodluck.

[@amethystmosqueda4994]

I came from dipolog. I met kamran during my college days when my mother and him were neighbors...so happy for him that he got married and have a beautiful kids..

[@gemmavlogz2142]

Where they live in Dipolog,Im from Dopolog i never seen yet amythist

[@rumetairlife151]

@@gemmavlogz2142 miputak xa ng puyo sa una..

[@Desniyprincess]

@@rumetairlife151 aha na sila nagpuyo Ron?

[@rumetairlife151]

@@Desniyprincess Wala naq Kabalo ug asa, as far as I know tga dipolog Ra pd iya na asawa, maybe naa Ra xa sa dipolog karon.. dugay na pd q Wala ka uli ,

[@tictac278]

I was born and rise in the philippines... nag aral hanggang makatapos... nag apply ako ng citizenship ko year 2000. 30 yrs old na ako non... chinese citizen kase parents ko pero sa pinas din sila pinanganak both mom and dad ko... pero sama ng loob ko sa imigration natin noon humihingi ng 300.000 para sa citizenship ko at yung lawyer nila na mag aayos daw ng papers 3.500 kada may hearing kame sa court. Wow grabe kaya hindi ko na tinuloy wala naman akong ganon pera... kaya nilisan ko ang bansang pilipinas kung saan ako pinanganak at lumaki. Pumunta ako ng canada ng isang taon tapos may nakilala akong americano sinama niya ako d2 sa america hanggang inayos niya lahat ng papers ko para maging legal ako d2... kaya suwerte pa rin meron na akong sariling bansa ngayon..pero hindi ko malilimutan ang bansang pinas. Yan ang aking hometown.... God bless philippines.

[@Sammyduo214]

I'm sorry sa experience mo sir. Pero hopefully ok kana. Uwi ka d2 kabayan. Magugulat ka madame na pag baba go. Isa kapa din pinoy. Kahit saan ka man.

[@vareseources]

Nireport mo dapat sa NBI

[@FinaJose-rs2bf]

Nakakalungkot lang, ibang pulitiko lang talaga ang problema ng Pilipinas :(

[@jayhive4884]

I am so sorry kabayan. Sorry sa experience mo sa mga buwaya. Kung kami lang Naman padedediyunin, eh sana na Citizen kana Kase ditu na kayo lumaki and naanak. Sorry sa experience nyo po

[@jhunnarebusora2455]

This reminds me how Philippines sheltered 1k+ Jewish refugees way back 1939. Every nations closed their doors but we Filipinos opened ours. One of the reasons why I'm proud to be a Filipino.

[@zerefsunlimitedshipworks]

And the Philippines is the only Asian country to vote for Israel's admission to the UN.

[@jc.maccount5945]

Dude, how old are you to know this stuff

[@zerefsunlimitedshipworks]

@@jc.maccount5945 16, man.

[@jc.maccount5945]

@@zerefsunlimitedshipworks brilliant

[@folio2068]

The Philippines also took in Russian refugees. There's a great video about it here on YT

[@avariceseven9443]

I'm glad our country recognized them. The world has helped us in times when we desperately needed help. The least we can do is return that help to people that needed it. They came here from their war-torn countries. They tried to lived and learn Filipino culture. I think that was nice of them and I'm proud of everyone for not shutting their doors for those people in need. We've always been proud of our hospitality and I think this is the highest form of hospitality we can ever give to anyone. We did not just let them inside our houses but we gave them a new country to call their own.

[@Springtime101]

Perfectly said. 💗

[@luckyhazard156]

We have a history of accepting refugees. In WW2 when the Nazis started attacking the jews the Philippines gave them refuge as no one country wanted them to avoid Nazi anger. If you think about it too we are kind of Asias melting Pot much like Canada and the USA

[@blackpowderkun]

@@luckyhazard156 Philippines also took in thousands of Japanese Christians during the Shogonate.

[@amerphillips]

Filipinos are friendly, funny, respectful, kind, humble and tolerant people. God bless them

[@NelliePonferrada-x1m]

Thank for thiESE videos UNHCR….THIS SHOULD BE TAUGHT AND BE PART OF THE CURRICULUM FROM PRIMARY TO UNIVERSIES. I WAS TEARY WATCHING THEM…WITH PRIDE I AM PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO….MAY PUSONG MAAWAIN, MAPAGMAHAL, BUKAS PARA SA LAHAT NG NANGANGA-ilangan ng tulong at Kalinga …I am 77 yrs.old never learned nor taught at school all these facts in the past. Thank you so much.. it is humbling but with pride feeling that my countrymen shared compassion and humanity when we’re struggling in our own mammoth problems then…perhaps we identified with these displaced/ refugees….offering them our land and hearts… these past episodes of our history should be given a priority in our Curriculum from the lowest to the highest strata of educational system of the country. Maraning maraming SALAMAT PO….MABUHAY!❤

[@frediventure3]

You showed us and reminded us how valuable it is to become filipino. You are more fililpino than some of us. Welcome brothers

[@peter-jamesmmbago8721]

This is wonderful and refreshing! I will never assume nor judge again. If you contribute to filipino society and love the kababayan, you are Filipino, it doesn't matter where you're from. I was born in the UK, my mum is Filipino and my Dad Tanzanian (East African) but I never knew who I was until I came to the Philippines. God bless mga kaibigan 🙏

[@meofwchannel7014]

It was very emotional I got teary-eyed watching this awesome video. I am proud to be an Overseas Filipino Worker. Congratulations Maher and Kamran for becoming Filipinos. God bless you both and your families.😭💖😍👍🙏🙏🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@vey00]

And yet, a lot of Filipinos loath and are dying to denounce their Philippine citizenship. When the people who expressed joy in being a Filipino are the ones who came from foreign countries, you know that there is something wrong with the state of patriotism and national pride among "natural born" Filipinos.

[@PinoyAbnoy]

sometimes its hard to be "proud filipino" . i mean for example, do we even know, Philip II of Spain

[@vey00]

Hence, the need for better education. However, even though a Filipino don't know much about Philippine history, it is still a decent thing to do to love your own. "I love the Philippines because it is the land of my birth, it is the home of my people"- PRRD(Btw, Not a fan of the president as a person)

[@eyammariposa5651]

Yev Villanueva and now for me masarap na tlaga maging filipino..I will never feel shy of being filipino.....proud to be na ako

[@eyammariposa5651]

We cant be called indian or American or canadian etc because we are filipino and we all die as filipinos...and nothing in this world can be called as our home because the Philippines is our only land...our life

[@aklanpinoy6717]

does the americans even know amerigo vespucci, italian explorer, where the name "america" came from? same!

[@justlovenohate4662]

grabe.. maraming maraming salamat sa inyo mga kuya natauhan. naisip ko lang, let us enjoy life. tama na ang bad vibes. nakakataba at nakakadurog ng puso na mas mahal pa ng ibang dayuhan ang ating bansa at kultura kaysa sa atin. wala na tayong ginawa kundi magbangayan at mag-away at puro mali ang makita sa isa't isa samantalang ang ibang mga lahi puro POSITIBO, PAGMAMAHAL AT POTENSYAL ang nakikita sa atin let's all wake up, stand up together and unite mga PILIPINO po tayong LAHAT. IISANG PUSO. GOOD VIBES PINAS 💪💪

[@laselesis5502]

Sa maynila lang ang ganun pero sa probinsya halos mababait

[@wtfstudioinc.1827]

This is a tearjerker. Bless you all my brothers. ❤️🇵🇭

[@Jonas-nl4hq]

One thing is for certain. They are so lucky to have a very loyal filipina partners who are not after their money. Honestly speaking

[@arukakirigiri5055]

Wtf. Porket foreigner mayaman na stereotype agad? Unang una sa lahat, takas yang mga yan sa bansa nila kaya wla cla pera o kahit ano pagdating dito.

[@cjjameswhosyerdaddy1538]

The mother is the foundation of a good family...

[@TribuMandirigmaTv]

Tangik..wala nga pera ng dumating sa pinas ie..

[@simplengmanlalakbay]

dami ring pinay na nagmahal ng foreigner na walang pera,, un masama dun eh,, porke foreigner pera na agad iniisip ng tao na dahilan. Tapos pag umasenso sila sasabihin na kaya inasawa kac mayaman,, ni hindi manlang nila alam ung pinagdaanan.

[@zeroelle1129]

Bobo neto. panu magiging pera habol e. mahirap pa sila sa daga nung dumating dito sa Pinas. Tumakas sila sa bansa nil dahil sa walang katapusang kaguluhan.

[@EduardoObias]

Iba talaga Ang pilipino mapagmahal sa kapwa Pinoy man o banyaga God bless philippines God bless the government to God be the glory🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@pajimacas]

Nakakatuwa naman. Congratulations! Nagulat ako na SIYAM na beses na palang binuksan ng Pilipinas ang kanyang pinto para sa mga refugees noong nakaraang siglo. Sa maraming pagkakataaon na iyon, Pilipinas lang ang tumugon sa hiling ng mga eskapong bigyan sila ng masisilungan...

[@panobalayo1422]

nakaka tuwa ang kanilng pinag daanan at success..welcome home sa bagong nyong tirahan👍👏👏💪💪🙏❤😂😂🫰🫰

[@ammegs778]

kawawa nm un mga pinoy cla un hindi inuuna at na displaced..

[@khust2993]

My father used to be a member of a cycling club, they have a member who was an Iranian who stowaway on a ship, he was separated from his family who are now in France, he has now his own family and stayed here.

[@harveyprince3628]

you are all WELCOME here in The Philippines.....sama sama tayo ,walang iwanan...sana makatlong pa tayo sa mga Syrians na nasa Syria na walang mapuntahan.....

[@chicfrancisco6845]

How I wish there will be peace on the entire world!

[@zaracarpena5755]

same thought

[@erwin021777]

There will be world Peace but not by human governments but by God's kingdom. www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@jc.maccount5945]

Never gonna happen, human tend to fuck things up 😂

[@candymarx-ramos1970]

Philippines is so kind to the World. Enjoy the beauty of the Philippines, the happy faces, hospitable People.

[@legalshieldbarbara8554]

Congratulations to you Mr. Maher and for your family as well! Congratulations to you Mr. Karbasi! May God Blessings be upon you and your families throughout your journey! So proud of you and your families!! 10/31/2019

[@easychang4261]

The Filipino culture has always been a melting pot of diverse cultures and that is what makes them special compared to any other Asian country...Proud of these new Pinoys... Your honorary Chinoy

[@marygraceoyangorin8918]

I'm late😂but thanks about that 💖

[@robinjakobsen3169]

Congratulations!! As a Filipino, I wish you all the best while living in the Philippines! Hopefully one day we can be developed and rich enough help our fellow filipinos in poverty but also the refugees from other countries.

[@belenflores3412]

Congratulations to both of you. Welcome to the Phil. May you have a happy life with your chosen spouses together with your kids as you build a life in the beautiful island of PH.

[@gemini0557]

Wow! Congratulations to both you. May you have the all-out support from our govt and the Filipino people. Mabuhay po kayo.

[@ztir6924]

Congratulations! Mr. Kamran and Mr. Maher. Thank you for finding happiness and peace of life in the Philippines. God Bless you and your family 👪 !.. ☺

[@fortunekills278]

Woah! Kuya Maher! The owner of Dilaks Shawarma best tasting shwarma and authentic! ❤

[@bobicarino735]

Saan restau niya?

[@fortunekills278]

@@bobicarino735 sa Las Piñas po. Search niyo po sa FB : Dilaks Shawarma andun po ung address orderin niyo po ung beef/chicken shawarma all meat and french fries LANG po and hummus and kabsa the best po yun! Share niyo po ung experience niyo and feedback salamat po! 😊

[@mrjppizza6507]

@@fortunekills278 Saan pi sa Las Pinas yan? Matanong lng po im a Las Pinero too

[@fortunekills278]

@@mrjppizza6507 search mo po sa FB Dilaks andun po ung map

[@chineseguywithoutcoronavir6687]

@@fortunekills278 magkano po jan?

[@cirilobarrera9053]

"" VERY TOUCHING EXPERIENCE ON HOW REFFUGEE SACRIFICING THEMSELVES FOR THE LOVE OF THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR CHILDREN'S FUTURE ' CONGRATULATION TO BOTH OF YOU AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ""

[@yeahboom2408]

a man who's from Las Piñas, is my neighbor! He had a business here and it is DILAKS shawarma💖 i really like it

[@garyangangan4267]

YEAH Boom Sir let me know where in Las pinas is hes shawerma bussiness i would like to franchise.i really missed shawerma specially if its contains tahina sauce coming from palestine ..i luv palestinian people have lots of palestinian friends in jeddah..they are like filipinos also ..

[@diangiaz]

@@garyangangan4267 searchable siya sa google maps! Dilaks shawarma yung pangalan. Nasa may manuela subdivision, yung dating RFC. Sobrang sarap and mura. Open na din sila for franchising

[@garyangangan4267]

Gian Diaz salamat sa info

[@garyangangan4267]

Gian Diaz massrap talaga shawarma ng palestinian kaysa egyptian .may tahina kasi sila sa palestine yun ang nagpapasarap .

[@milatid3442]

Welcome to your new Homeland brothers. Thanks for choosing Philippines to be your SecondHome. Though not very Rich materially but we are Rich in Natural Resources and the True Wealth lies in the Heart of every Filipino- hospitable, kind, God fearing& generous.

[@avoidgroid7421]

WELCOME FILIPINOS !!!! be proud of your country ! to be a FILIPINO is special we don't give naturalization like candy like some other countries do

[@simonphillips3500]

Spain give the Filipino s but we are the land of OPHIR BFORE SPANIARDS CAME....THATS A FACT!

[@RichterBelmont02]

DEFINITELY YES! SOME COUNTRIES OFFERS NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP LIKE A CANDY AND CHOCOLATE BAR.

[@kuyaron9917]

Happy for you sir! Keep it up as a good citizen of the Republic..May God Bless you and your respective families..

[@Robert-lx2su]

Hey, thanks I have never knew on how much it meant to so many refugees to be a Filipino citizen. I was born in America, but my mother was a Filipino citizen still at the time and I will apply for dual nationality for both the Philippines & The United States Of America. Because I feel like a Filipino personally and an American by the way I might do things differently than most Filipinos, but that's just my personal opinion.

[@handsomelau6532]

I know that feeling brother, I am born in Singapore but a filipino at heart because of my mother too who is a filipina and the love of my life is a filipina, and hoping to have dual citizenship too soon, just that i dont know the correct procedure.

[@lindacco]

Angelo Lau Get in touch with the Philippine Embassy in your country and they will guide you to it.

[@handsomelau6532]

will do thanks for the advise Linda

[@lindacco]

Robert King Touch base with the nearest Philippine Embassy in the US and they will guide you to the process. I believe it costs about $200 plus the fee for a Philippine passport , if you are getting one.

[@dedogom3832]

I've been a US citizen for decades, not because I wanted to denounce my Filipino citizenship, but because I was raised here since childhood. However, from the time I found out that I could re-apply for my Filipino citizenship, I did so and now have dual citizenship. My five children (one born in the US and four in Venezuela) feel pride in being part Filipino and are dying to get their Filipino citizenship, if possible. As a matter of fact, we have been going to the Philippines almost every year since 2012, and one of my sons spent part of his vacation pursuing his dream of getting Filipino citizenship, going from one government office to another, without luck. It is not lack of patriotism because most Filipinos do not know their own history, but circumstances which have led them, like many other people from poorer countries, to pursue their dream in other , more advanced countries with wider opportunities. Also, the lack of knowledge about their own history is due to the failure of the educational system and maybe the will and time to know about one's historical past. So, it's easy to criticize Filipinos who have emigrated to other countries and taken up other citizenship for being unpatriotic, without knowing the circumstances.

[@-exo-lloverhian715]

You know what i admire the most of these two FILIPINOS??? It's the CONTENTION❤️

[@VeryMerryLou]

wow, wonderful stories of former refugees becoming successful Filipino citizens!!!

[@mrhanepo888]

Ay buti naman po at may tatay na pusong maging pilipino at handang itaguyod at may pangaarap sa kanyang mga anak Mabuhay ka🙏

[@italrizapizzconnection3278]

I'm very happy for you all and specially for you Mr Karbasi ( For I have very small percentage of ancestry in old Persia from my father side)..Wecome po sa Pinas kababayan,Mabuhay..This greeting from the Bay area ,California

[@jashthebaritone]

Congratulations Sirs! You are a good example to Filipinos who strive for a better future! Thank you for inspiring us. God will surely multiply your blessings. 😊

[@kokokurimaw7526]

wow congrats poh sa inyu! may god give you long life and good health enjoy poh

[@nestorbbocaya]

Maher and Kamran, you are welcome to the Philippines. I am happy you are one of us.

[@arnelnabor7283]

Hi Maher, I worked in Palestine (Ramallah) and realized how Palestinians in that area were so kind and hospitable (...and beautiful people :) . Never been to Gazah though. If we, pinoys are hospitable by nature, for me, they even exceed our hospitality. Happy that you are now pinoy by heart. God bless you.

[@rapsaadventours9563]

God Bless the both of you.You guys deserved to be with your family in the Philippines.

[@crynme]

WE WELCOME ANYONE...WHOEVER YOU ARE..WHEREVER YOU CAME FROM..BECAUSE PHILIPPINES IS THE CHOSEN LAND OF GOD..THE LAND OF CREATION..SO WELCOME HOME..BROTHER'S..OUR LAND IS YOUR LAND...IN THE EYES OF THE LORD..WE ARE EQUAL..

[@abedfayyad2811]

THIS MAHER IS NOT PALESTINIAN HE IS SYRIAN

[@noraacilo5516]

Good job Philippine Government a kind heart to a refugees and continue helping to others😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@michaeldan924]

I am happy for you two that you found home in a not-so-wealthy country but rich in values and warmth.

[@zombie5258]

God bless this guys and God bless our country for sharing it with other people

[@carlosreyes-tz7pn]

Yes, I agree with Yev Villanueva, lot of Filipinos are dying to just denounce their Philippine Citizenship and living. Almost of my brothers and sisters and relatives are now living in US, UK , Canada and New Zealand they are trying to convince me to live also in the states or new zealand. But i never tried, coz of patriotism in my heart. My motherland is my foundation, blood, and my inspiration. If I denounce my citizenship, i feel like a traitor.

[@bmona7550]

carlos reyes Moving to other countries isn't to denounce citizenship/Filipinoness. Ppl simply do that in hopes of living comfortably, opportunities and because jobs are there. Most who moved there are always proud of where they came from, much more proud compared to most immigrants from other countries. Plus, its to help out family back home with balik bayan boxes. I bet you most would return to the homeland in a heartbeat once the country improves in providing jobs, safety, livable income, infrastructure, and quality of living.

[@randomly_random_0]

me too. i will never denounce my nationality. Im proud being filipino

[@romeajohnivan1009]

I hope all refugees all races all over the countries all over the world 🌎 don't betrayed the Philippines and all Filipino citizens now and near futures and in into the futures period.........Philippines and Filipino citizens will welcome refugees with both open hands and hearts.

[@mahyakc8369]

welcome ,...hope you enjoy Philippines.

[@maroof637]

I love Philippines country hope one day I can visit

[@iamsherwin3628]

Congratulation...it is really true we see through the eyes how good the person is ...mabuhay to the both of you.

[@carlalove8982]

We are brothers and sister in the name of GOD whatever ur nationality at least be a good person in this place...

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

This is truly heartwarming. This kindness is indeed Pinoy Pride. Pinoys are not proud of their fame and fortune but of the deeper qualities of humility and kindness. Pacquiao exemplifies those traits.

[@Whitesilver1970]

Other Palestinians who would like to seek refuge in the Philippines should be welcomed as well. Millions of Palestinians have been suffering, their human rights violated daily for decades by Israelis.

[@edwindelacruz7357]

So what and I greatly appreciate both of you embrace our Philippine culture.Both of you have a family,bussiness and self sufficient that is not a burden to the government.Congrats and God Bless.

[@alphanation368]

You know Philippines has a lot of issues. Poverty, over population, pollution, horrible traffic and lack of development just to name a few but accepting people from other nations who escaped tyranny and making them citizens is so heartwarning and is one of the things that make me proud to be Filipino.

[@jeffreytan2948]

Hope you find continued happiness and contentment in the country that adopted you and the countrymen that called your their own.

[@jdg7327]

Life in the Philippines is simple and jovial. If you are looking for a rich high paced dynamic society it is not found here. But if you are looking for a simple lifetyle with vivid community, Philippines it is. And it doesn't matter where you came from, know that the Philippines at its core is of multi-ethnic multi-cultural society. The more the better!

[@finegirl-ko9cx]

Phillipines have everything..

[@sharevisionzhk5085]

Congrats Po.. Hope More refugees around the world find land & shelter to live comfortably.. You Are a good example to foreigners that can make life better in ph who are from their unfortunate homeland..

[@tokyo9112]

Im pretty sure they r close te language fluency. Im happy to see these ppl found peace ❤

[@roderickl9539]

Beautiful!.. I'm glad they found love and life in the Philippines. I'm so very proud I am a Filipino.

[@cheperez55]

Congratulations to my neighbor Kamran Karbasi.

[@gouldelucks7157]

God is always good all the time really,godbless your family kabasi,more fans in the Philippines.

[@niltondossantos9790]

Christian&Moslem are Brotherhood....Hug from Timor-Leste🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱💛💛👍

[@noraacilo5516]

Sir Ricardo V. Paras million thanks your so kindhearted you help and accept them and their family you gave them a chance to live happily.God bless Philippines🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@gerbyliu3622]

Nothing against the two. Ako at d2 n ipinanganak, I am now 51 years old MA's magaling p akong nag Pilipino kesa sa 90 porsyento ng mga Filipino. Pero hanggang ngayon ako at banyaga pa run sa bayan Kong sinilangan. Asan ang hustisya. Wala po kasi along pambayad sa abogado at marami p kming ganito and sitwasyon d2, bka nman may magandang loob n makabasa into at ako'y inyong matulunhan salamat po.

[@ladyann8731]

Gerby Liu sigoro po ilapit nyo po ang kaso nyo dyan sa nilapitan po nila...opinion ko lng po..bakasakali po😊gdluck po

[@charivlog4719]

Send letters to the President DUTERTE he will help you just try the luck Sana madulas iyon pangarap mo..goodluck Or try Mocha Uson Blog send email to her she is close the President office..

[@charivlog4719]

Sana matupad ang pangarap mo (wrong po iyon MADULAS sorry 😯)

[@JekylViovicente]

Gerby Liu what can u get after being naturalized? the Philippines has nothing to offer anyway. ok na po yan.

[@make_riveragod3270]

@@JekylViovicente haha depende yan sa pananaw ng tao. Maaring puro negative lang ang nakikita mo dito pero ako iba. I am very optimistic. I got a business and its really growing fast. Huminto ako magcallcenter at nagbusiness ba lang. Mababait ang tao ko at marami na kaming customers. So kung sumuko ka na sa ating bansa ako never.

[@FelizaCamba-xc8ph]

Congratulations to you Maher and Kamran for getting a filipino Citizenship. It was a good decision that you made when you came to the Philippines instead of going to other countries. Philippines welcomes everybody who has good intentions to come and live here.👍❤️🇵🇭

[@ungax4591]

Calling the people from Venezuela and Syria to come over here and make living. You guys are welcome in the country.

[@luanlopes9415]

Dude is complicated in Venezuelan case... i'm Brazilian and i'm alerting you, if you have a space in Phillipines for 3 or 4 millhons of persons or more OK, ... Colombia have 1 million of venezuelans by this time, in Ecuador have more venezuelans in Quito than ecutorians... and I alert you, many od they comit crimes, are racists and arrogants of country that give refugee to them...

[@ungax4591]

@@luanlopes9415 I'm sorry to hear that. But we have the great President Duterte running my country now. And of course we will provide restrictions and exemptions.

[@jennypai1776]

Wag yung Venezuelans. Gusto mo bang magmigrate mg criminal gangs nila dito?

[@bellaliggayu]

Congratulations to both of you, my kababayan.

[@cebuanongqueatan3610]

Mabuhay mga bagong kabayans at mabuhay ang UNHCR👏👏👏👏👏

[@willeu9471]

They are good people so welcome to our country we loved you here.... Some Filipinos can learned many good things from you guys... god bless you all...

[@ert4255]

Congratulation sirs

[@tadzsebastian3094]

Congratulations to the both of you God Bless always may you enjoy leaving a simple life in our country

[@kakristine]

@The Hungry Syrian Wanderer.. you better watch this man...

[@mydailylife4157]

@Digong DU30 lol 🤣

[@uncleruckus2974]

Yeah he some refugee Eats in expensive restaurants Drives nice car Has nice apartment Wears branded clothes Went to good school to become engineer Travels all over the Philippines ! Yeah he suffer so much ! He full of tae

[@vilmalugay3401]

I'm happy that you became Filipino citizens by your choice. Keep safe & God bless. Mar 29,2021

[@cleipotzful]

Welcome to our Land of OpHiR...the maharlikas...God Bless you

[@kaofw703]

You are lucky if you refugee in our country Philippines than other countries .. godbless

[@delavegavincegabrield.9429]

And they also have filipino accent when speaking english hahahaha. Hope they're happy with their new identity

[@KaRampaNyo]

I disagree lol remember not all FILIPINOs are the same ACCENT lol

[@shinesunshine2310]

Welcome to the Philippines and congratulations to both of you and God bless you n your families .

[@HansCent]

I honestly hope they didn't settle in marawi.

[@josealanyabut2052]

Mabuhay po kayo Kamran and Maher Muhammad!

[@sauce_ur_patty]

A positive video but insecure Filipinos managed to flip it and turned into empty nationalism, even shaming Filipinos who chose to live abroad. If this story tells one thing, it's that the world needs to be more inclusive and borderless. Your country is just a name.

[@dewaltxr7628]

Mahal nmin kayo kc minahal nyo bansa namin. You been good to us. We accept u with open arms

[@--Paws--]

That guy brought shawarma to the Philippines - this man is a hero.

[@jaames]

_Paws_ and it tates really good too! me and my friends frequent the place when we lived near there because it’s so good! it’s not like the typical shawarma sa kanto.

[@creampie86]

Nice... congratulations to these two loving, supportive amd responsible fathers... 😀 you are now officially our kababayan.

[@TonzLanggoy]

it is sad that we are welcoming to other nationalities yet our ofws are being abused in other countries.

[@gimingawako]

100% sad ,almost everyday news women ofw raped,mentally and physically tortured in middle east and phil govt cant do nothing about it...so sad

[@raven2402]

other races may abused some filipinos but doesnt mean we'll hate other races. Thats just like saying you hate all americans bc one american didnt treat you well. Its generalization.

[@daniloboligor6595]

What kind of logic is that.....

[@make_riveragod3270]

Anong connect? OFW ia different from being a refugee.

[@WangGolden]

I know it's sad for some of the ofws but it's so ignorant of you to say that. stop comparing and generalizing, and posting fake concerns. it's embarrassing!

[@yvettemendiola4094]

Best of luck to both of you. God bless your family.

[@metrohim]

sana yung mga Syrians pumunta na lang sa atin kesa pinatay nila mga walanghiya! I bet they will love the life in Philippines para laling dumami yung mga maganda at gwapo👍❤️

[@squareX99]

Maher and Kamran I admire your patience to be a Filipino citizen after such a long wait. May you live a happy and fruitful life in the Philippines.

[@KaiOz]

Tanong lang po sa mga nkakaalam paano po ba magkaroon ng birth certificate dito sa pinas? .. gusto ko po sana magkaroon ng ph birth certificate .. Mahirap na po kasi kumuha ng I.D. pag Hindi ph birth certificate ang gamit Hindi tulad ng dati .. Dual citizen po ako at ipinanganak ako sa ibang bansa .. May proof naman po ako na Filipino citizen ako ..

[@joserizal1158]

Nang pinaganak kaba sa ibang bansa inireport ba at nagpunta ang magulang mo mga Pilipino citizen sa Philippine Embassy to report of birth (Child Born Abroad of Philippine Parent or Parents). If so dapat may copy ang mga magulang mo na issued PHL Embassy signed by the Consul at yung ang proof ng iyong birth certificate..Pwede check mo rin sa Dept. of Foreign Affairs. Okay.

[@KaiOz]

JOSE RIZAL paano po pag hindi na i report ng magulang ko sa phil embassy?

[@colbi85]

Kyle G Pumunta ka sa munisipyo o city hall kung nandito ka sa Pilipinas. Kung nasa abroad ka punta ka ng phil. consulate o phil. embassy. Apply ka ng certificate of live birth late registration. Then sabihin mo sa civil registrar yung prob mo. Wala naman akong nakikitang problema dahil yung pinsan ko ipinanganak sa Jordan pero kapwang mga pilipino mga magulang nya. Yun nga lang birth certificate nya galing pa sa Phil. Embassy sa Jordan.

[@KaiOz]

sige po salamat sa info pupunta nlng ako sa munisipyo ..

[@amelieschmidt3120]

Kyle G mag inquire ka na sa lng.sa phils.embassy dyn sa inyo..madali lng yan mgawan ng praan as long.may mga proofs ka nmang.papeles na ipakita sa kanila

[@QueenReina-rx5vx]

Congratulations to both of you... Welcome home sa Pilipinas...

[@montanatony3509]

We love those who love us..you guys are most welcme here in our country .Godbless you both.

[@quickzilver333]

I remember when I was in High School in the Philippines back in1990. We had a Foreign teacher from Germany. We didn't really know a lot about him except that he is a great teacher. Later on we found out that he was a Jewish Refugee from Germany. He already passed away but his teachings and memories still lives on in my Highschool.