After years of giving his viewers a taste of the food and beauty of the Philippines, vlogger Basel Manadil a.k.a. “The Hungry Syrian Wanderer” is now an official Filipino citizen.

The Hungry Syrian Wanderer reveals he's a Filipino citizen — an apt status for someone known as the "adopted son of the Philippines." ...

MANILA, Philippines — Content creator Basel Manadil, popularly known as The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, revealed that he is now a Filipino citizen.

Basel Manadil posted a vlog titled “PILIPINAS Hindi Na 3rd World Country! Bansang PAYAMAN WORLD CLASS Underpass!!” on his YouTube channel The Hungry Syrian Wanderer.

The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, revealed the he is now a Filipino citizen. Basel made the announcement on June 12, Independence Day, while wearing a barong for the first time.