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A guy was looking for you earlier. His name is Barra Cuda.

Who are those guys?

Leah, I'm sorry! From Jiggs!

By the way, Mom, my girlfriend Leah is there.

Who else will be extending their stay?

I will focus on the contest. I will also look for mom.

Ms. Jacqueline?

Are there other places you want to see?

I was hoping to go to the cemetery.

He was with his son earlier.

But it's all right.

- Ate Jacqueline. - My goodness.

My gosh, you've changed a lot.

No, you're the one who's changed. You look different now.

Well, I'm in the home of the free and land of the brave, so I've come out.

But don't tell mom about this. She might have a heart attack.

- Of course I won't, Ate Jacqueline. - Oh, no.

Is this your son?

He's so big now and so handsome.

Are you excited to meet your dad?

And once he meets you, you will become an American citizen.

That's what I'm hoping for, Ate.

I think Clark will have a better future here.

That's wonderful.

So son, are you ready?

That man is no good.

He got you pregnant and he refuses to take responsibility?

What, he says he's okay with it then takes it back?

I feel sorry for my nephew.

I feel sorry for my son, Ate. It's Clark I'm thinking about.

What do you plan to do now?

Will you go back home?

I will not stop until Kenneth accepts our son.

It's Clark's right to be acknowledged by his father.

So, what will you do here?

Are you going to work?

Ate, do you know of any job openings?

Finding a job is not the hard part.

But we're both illegal immigrants.

Do you know that?

Can you handle it?

Yes, I can. I need to do this for Clark, Ate.

For Clark.

Seriously, it's so cold outside.

- Have you already eaten? - Not yet.

Mom, are you really okay?

I'm okay, son.

A little warm water will do the trick. I will stop coughing.

I won't let them down.

It must be over there.

We've past this area already. We've been going around in circles.

Was your mom really buried here?

I think it's over there.

So, what do we do now?

Is this the only cemetery in San Francisco?

No, there are a lot more.

But my mom's friend told me to go here.

But why is this happening? Why doesn't your mom seem to be here?

So, what now? Will you be fine here?

Yes, I know my way home from here.

I could take you home at any given time,

but I'm really running late for my job.

It's okay, Ms. Jack.

Thanks for the tour and for everything.

That's nothing.

Of course, anything for the girlfriend of my son.

Besides, I enjoyed your company as well.

We will find her soon.

I hope so.

Well, take care, all right?

I will go ahead, bye.

Wait.

Where should I pass in going home?

Do I go this way?

Or this way?

What if I take a cab?

I might not have enough for fare.

Hey, you!

You again.

Hey, don't you "freaking" me.

I'm galit. You know, angry.

I hope you step on jebs.

Jebs?

Oh, jebs?

Jebs means "pogi". You know, "handsome".

"Jebs" is Filipino slang for handsome.

You're very, very jebs.

Bye, jebs.

Okay, everyone, boys and girls,

let's go backstage because we're next.

We can do this!

We can achieve it!

Denzel, come here.

Why are there a lot of people?

And I heard there are Filipino contestants.

Really?

Hey, we're being called.

Lalabs, how was the competition?

Tiffany told me it was today.

We got fourth place, but it's okay. We gave it our best shot.

I said you could do it, lalabs.

It was a group effort, Jiggs. I'm not the only one who performed.

Yes, but you're the soloist, lalabs. You made them win.

Why did you call, Jiggs? We broke up, remember?

But I thought we were friends. So I can't call you now?

We are friends, but you should stop calling me lalabs.

Is that so? Sorry, I'm just used to it.

By the way, how was it hanging out with my mom? Was it okay?

Yes, it was, Jiggs. Your mother was very nice.

Thank you.

But why does she seem to think we're still together?

I haven't told her yet.

I told her a long time ago to take you out, even before we broke up.

So will you be staying and looking for a job?

Yes.

Now that the contest is over, I can go look for one.

Is that so? Ask my mom for help.

She knows about our plans to find jobs there.

She will? Even if we're not together anymore?

Of course, she will. She helps all Filipinos over there.

- So she will help my lalabs too. - But, Jiggs, wouldn't it be--?

Well, congratulations, my dear.

Thank you, Tatang!

Congratulations, auntie.

- Wow, what a beautiful medal! - It is, isn't it?

So, what are your plans now? It's time to go home.

Tatang, you allowed me to extend my stay, remember?

Oh, that's right.

I'm sorry, dear. I just miss my youngest daughter.

All right, enjoy your vacation,

but remember what l told you.

Yes, Tatang.

Don't be an illegal immigrant. Check.

Don't be a sucker? Double check.

Don't fall in love? Triple check!

I have an awesome daughter.

That's very good, dear.

It's Jonas' birthday.

We're having a few drinks later at the bar. You should join us.

Why don't you skip work? You should relax sometimes.

I can't.

They have a lot of expenses in Manila.

And Barra Cuda is asking for his money, remember?

You know, you should pay them back.

You see, if you don't pay them back immediately:

- Tatay! - What?

- It's my turn. - All right, come sit here.

Bye, Leah! Bye!

- Manang! - Hey.

Did you put flowers on Mom's grave?

I haven't, Manang, because I can't find Mom's grave.

She's not at the cemetery they said she was.

What? So where is she?

It might have been the wrong cemetery.

Don't worry, Manang, I will find her.

I will comb though the whole of San Francisco just to find her.

And you, how are you? Do you have a job now?

I'm just about to look for one.

Ms. Jack will help me. She's Jiggs' mother.

Manang, life here is so good.

I've talked to some Filipinos who are...

Well, they're all so successful now.

They've achieved the American dream.

Just remember, whatever happens, don't ever forget what dad said.

You can never ever be an illegal immigrant, all right?

My visa expires in three months.

So within three months,

I have to find a way to become a legal immigrant.

Why the grouchy face?

Leah's competition in the U.S. is over. She will be home soon.

- She's not coming home. - What?

She's pushing through with her plan to work there?

- What about you? - We're still a couple.

I didn't agree for us to break up.

But if she really wants out, dude, just let it go.

No way.

She's leaving me just like that?

Just like what my mom did to me?

No, I won't allow it.

I can deal with the feeling of being left once.

And it won't happen anymore.

Holy moly, you won 4th place? You're great.

- Thank you, Ms. Jack. - You're good.

Wait. Have you told Jiggs about this?

Oh, I'm sure he's going to be so proud of his girlfriend.

Ms. Jack, there's something I want to tell you.

It seems Jiggs haven't told you yet.

What is it?

Jiggs and I already broke up.

Leah loves me, okay? I'm sure of that.

We're still together, so no objections.

I should be the one leaving, not the one being abandoned.

I can't do anything about it, anyway.

That's your decision.

The good thing is that you're still friends.

When are you going back to Manila?

I'm hoping I can stay here.

- What? - I want to work.

- You're going to work here? - Yes.

Well, I can help you on that part.

Thank you, Ms. Jack.

- Thank you. - Yes, I already know that.

Mr. Nestor, I'm finished with this.

This is good.

You're good, Jordan.

- How did you learn to do this? - From my dad.

He taught me when he was still alive.

Even my brother Clark knows how.

I know Clark is also good at this.

He can even make some furniture.

Mom, that's a lot.

Just in time for my coming birthday. Can I have even just 5,000?

I'm okay with just 1,000, Mom.

I can use some for my roosters, please?

You can smell money a mile away.

And you swarm like flies when she send us money.

This is not from your sister.

This is from Clark.

for Jamie and Jordan's tuition fee and allowance.

That includes Clark's investment in our little woodworks business.

It's okay, I'm just thinking of my birthday.

It's coming soon, so we should celebrate somehow.

All you think of is having a good time.

While your sister is out there, working like a horse.

If only you're helping in our small business, it will grow.

Look at these kids. Look at Jamie.

They're helping in our business.

Mom, it's important that you help Leah.

Give her everything she asks, please?

Wait, son, why are you still that into Leah?

She's not your girlfriend anymore, right?

What do you mean she's not? We just had a lovers quarrel.

Mom, trust me. We will be okay again.

So it's like you want to court her again?

Yes, something like that.

The difference is you will court her for me.

Wait, son.

Are you sure about that?

Yes, Mom, I'm sure. So please help Leah.

And, Mom, please look after her for me.

You're really take after me.

I've got such a handsome son.

I love you, son. My goodness.

So, Leah, we will go straight to the airport now.

Take care of yourself, okay?

We may not have won,

but at least we were able to come to San Francisco,

especially you.

Thank you, Ms. Livy.

Take care.

I will hold you to your promise.

You won't be an illegal immigrant. You won't ruin the name of the church.

Don't worry, Ms. Livy, promise.

I swear and hope to die, period, no erase.

You said it. All right.

You can do this, Leah.

For your family.

For your mom!

- Can you carry that? - Yes, I can.

Ms. Jack, thank you.

Don't mention it. You know you're always welcome.

Just as the sign on my door says, "You're welcome."

Come right in.

Let's carry that in.

Here we go.

- Can you carry that? - Yes.

All right, come here. We will eat later.

- Are you already hungry? - A bit.

I'm sorry, it's a bit small but I'm sure it will fit us both in.

Put your luggage here.

Just stay on this side.

I will sleep on that side.

How much will I pay for rent?

Don't worry about it.

Ms. Jack, Jiggs told me

you rent your room to Filipinos who are new here.

That's true, but...

No, you're my son's friend.

I don't want to earn from you.

But, Ms. Jack, I won't feel at ease if you let me stay here for free.

Is that so? Well, fine, if you insist.

Just give me what you can, however much you can afford.

Thank you, Ms. Jack.

I wouldn't know what to do without you.

Don't mention it, it's okay.

Hey, Mr. Sol.

It's early. Are you going home?

Are you the supervisor? You sound as if you're...

I was just asking.

Mr. Sol, you're very pale.

You look really exhausted.

You ask too many questions. You're worse than a cop.

Mr. Sol, what's the matter?

Mr. Sol, are you okay?

Oh, Mr. Sol...

I thought something bad was happening to you.

How could you fool me like that?

It's because you're easy to fool and easy to make fun of.

All right, bye.

Clean this up, all right?

- You mean this entire room? - I mean this entire building.

I can do this!

That's a lot of hard work.

Impressive, you now have the heart of an Overseas Filipino Worker.

For my family, I will do everything.