YouTube vlogger Basel Manadil, most famously known as The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, revealed that he is now a Filipino citizen—an apt status for someone who calls himself the “adopted son of the Philippines.”
Manadil fittingly made the revelation on Independence Day, June 12, in a vlog titled “I am FILIPINO,” which has so far gained over 880,600 views on YouTube.
“I want to share to you very important news today that I’ve never talked about before, mga tao,” said Manadil, who dons a Barong Tagalog in the video. He admitted that it was his first time to wear one.
Before revealing his Philippine passport, Manadil shared some footage he filmed back in 2019 when he went to the D…
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