Former child star Bugoy Cariño knows only too well that becoming a father at a very young age is extraordinarily tough.
But, for him, it can also make one a better man. Bugoy speaks from experience.
In his Instagram post on Father's Day, June 20, 2021, the 18-year-old actor reflects on how his life has changed since the birth of his daughter Scarlet, who is turning three years old this year.
Part of his caption reads: "Nung naging daddy ako, nagbago ang ikot ng buhay ko.
"Naging madiskarte ako, naging kuripot, naging mauunawain at naging mas matatag.
"Madami akong pinagdaanan na pagsubok bago ako maging isang ganap na daddy, pero nung lumabas si 'SCARLET,' lahat ng problema lahat ng sakit na sinasabi ng ibang tao, lahat yun nawala."
Bugoy acknowledges the challenges of being "batang ama," and he is proud to say he's man enough to face them all.
He continued, "Mahirap maging batang ama pero gusto ko sabihin at ipagmalaki na proud ako kasi pinanindigan ko at hindi ko tinakbuhan ang responsibilidad ko.
"Kaya para sa anak ko at pamilya ko gagawin ko ang lahat maging maganda lang ang buhay natin. Mahal na mahal kita BABY SCARLET! [kiss emoji] @iamscarletcarino"
Toward the end of his post, Bugoy gave his fellow dads a shout-out: "SA MGA DADDY'S NA NAGSASAKRIPISYO PARA SA PAMILYA AT ANAK NILA, MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! [heart emoji]"
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As Bugoy celebrates his third Father's Day, his long-time partner, EJ Laure, dedicates a touching post to him on Instagram.
Uploading their photo, the 23-year-old volleyball player writes, "Happy father's day mahal @iambugoycarino03 thank you sa lahat!
"Mahal na mahal ka namin ni @iamscarletcarino na makulet [emoji] nandito lang kami nakasupport sa mga desisyon mo, positive vibes lang parati! Iloveyou [emoji]"
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He and EJ began dating in 2017.
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