Okay, real talk: growing on social media in the Philippines feels like a full-time job — but without the salary. 😂 I started with zero clout, no fancy camera, and just a phone that overheats at 20% battery. Still, I hit 5K followers by just being super Filipino and super real. Here’s how I did it — and how you can too!
Local Vibes Hit Different
Stop trying to look like you’re from L.A. when you’re literally filming in front of a sari-sari store 😭. I started making content that felt Pinoy — like rants about MRT chaos, “relatable AF” family moments, or reacting to Jollibee memes. And guess what? Filipinos love tagging their barkada when they see something na sobrang totoo. Add Taglish captions, a little humor, and boom — you’re on explore!
Comment Back Like a Kapatid
One thing that made people stay? I talked back. No, not in a rude way — but I replied to every comment like we were in a group chat. If someone said “same sis 😭,” I’d say “Luh, struggle is real HAHA.” The algorithm notices when you interact, and your followers feel seen. Don’t just post and ghost — hang out in your comments section and turn followers into friends.