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In Filipino, the word "barkada" means a group of friends. As with many things Filipino, the delineation of closeness is not exact. I've heard it described as a group of close-knit friends or simply a peer group. The best definition I can come up with is that to a Filipino, one's barkada is another form of family. This may sound frightening to foreigners, since surely one group of relatives is enough! While it must be admitted that our loyalties do beget corruption and nepotism, the upside is strong networks. The barkada has the best of both worlds, people who know you and love you anyway, but who will allow you to take them for granted..
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mhai daberkads

Sarah Gerardo                             -----        ^^ eiirasx
Jaycee Inojales                           -----        ^^ cee jay
Hana Pilotos                                 -----        ^^ Ziralk

Hana May Barquin                      -----        ^^ Quiin