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On-screen partners Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin have been declared official and adoptive children of Impasug-ong -- the first class municipality in the northeastern part of Bukidnon, where the two filmed parts of their first movie together, “The Land Down Under.”

“We are formally adopted, legally adopted as children of Impasug-ong- si Angel, si direk Rory Quintos, at ako,” Pascual said.

The actor said said there was a ritual performed including the chants of the town’s datus.

“The night before we left mayroong ceremony there's a ritual nagpatay sila ng native chicken. There were two datus na nagbigay sila ng chant. Sumayaw kami ni Angel we wore their native costumes. May bonfire,” the actor added.

Pascual said he and Locsin will never forget the ceremony night as it was very lovely, and an unexpected milestone in their lives.

“Maganda ang ritual. Hindi namin ini-expect na ganoon ang preparation at naghanda yung mayor, si Mayor Julia Okinlay. Nagpakain, ang sarap. Everyone is so friendly and hospitable,” he added.

Locsin said that they stayed in Bukidnon for almost a month and they had the most wonderful experiences with their new friends.

“Gusto naming bumalik agad ng Bukidnon. Sa totoo lang na-mimiss namin iyong mga friends namin doon mga cowboys, mga cowgirls,” she said.

Locsin said that in Bukidnon they were treated well not only by the province's officials but most especially by the Impasug-ong people. “Napaka-spoiled namin doon sobra,” she said.

They said they will never forget the warm acceptance they received while filming their movie. Pascual added that almost all of the people they met in Bukidnon were really nice to them.

“Ang sarap ng experience. Everyday we would wake up looking forward sa everyday shoot. So ang sarap,” he said.

The two will be flying to Darwin, Australia to complete the movie project.

Locsin admitted that it would not be easy for them to shoot abroad, although they are ready for it.

“Of course mahirap. Wala na kasi sa Pilipinas, sobrang outback ang pupuntahan namin. Sa Bukidnon ay green doon sa pupuntahan namin ay puro brown mainit,” Locsin said.

“Sa Darwin ay different environment at maraming scenes sa Australia… we don’t know what to expect. It's both our first time in Darwin, Australia. I’m excited to see the horses at the outback,” Pascual said.

The two invited moviegoers to support and watch their upcoming movie “The Land Down Under.”

“Malapit na po. Of course more or less half way through sa film we are heading of f to Australia next week,” Pascual said.

“The Land Down Under" is set to hit movie houses in November.