We’re all familiar with Small Laude—everyone’s favorite YouTube tita—for her fun vlogs and cheery attitude. Her videos give us a glimpse into her luxurious lifestyle, radiating positive energy that keeps us smiling as we watch. One of the most frequent guests in her vlogs is her husband, Philip, who appears to be the polar opposite of Small, with his shy and quiet demeanor (we guess opposites do attract).
While it seems we already know everything about the couple from her vlogs, there’s actually a lot more to discover about her husband Philip. Here are 10 fun facts about Philip Laude that might give us a better understanding of who he is beyond being Small Laude’s husband.
10 Fun Facts About Philip Laude
1. He is a business tycoon.
Philip Laude is a prominent figure in the business world, being the scion of Candyman, the confectionery company behind popular treats like Kendi Mint, White Rabbit, Orange Kist, and Viva.
2. He has four children with Small.
Philip and Small Laude, have four children together: PJ, Michael, Timothy, and Allison. All of whom are also frequent guests in her vlogs.
3. He lives in a luxurious home with Small and their family.
The Laude family resides in a six-storey home designed by renowned Filipino architect Ed Calma. The house features modernist designs, clean lines, glass walls, and wood details, embodying Calma's signature style.
4. He met Small through friends.
Philip met Small through a mutual friend during their college days in Manila. In a video interview, Philip described Small as "the prettiest person."
5. He dated Small for 7 years before marrying her.
Philip and Small have been together for 30 years and dated for 7 ½ years before tying the knot.
6. He owns companies named after his children.
The couple owns a printing company Timson Printing and brokerage firm Timson Securities named after their two youngest children, Timothy and Allison.
7. He broke cultural barriers in his family.
In a video interview posted on YouTube, Small mentioned that Philip was the first person in his family to marry a Filipina, breaking the so-called "great wall" that often separates Chinese-Filipino and non-Chinese-Filipino relationships. Small also comes from a respected family involved in garments exporting, rice milling, and rice trading.
8. He sought permission before proposing.
Before proposing to Small, Philip sought her mother’s permission. The approval process was smooth, as Small, her sister Alice Eduardo, and Philip already had a business together.
9. He is a practical spender.
Philip is known for his practical spending habits. In one of Small’s vlogs, when their daughter Allison mentioned wanting a P19,000 iPad keyboard, Philip noted he had bought his for under P1,000.
10. He loves his On Cloud sneakers.
Philip prefers comfort and practicality in his fashion choices. He loves his On Cloudswift 3 sneakers, opting for their comfort and style over more expensive designer shoes. He wears them on trips around the world, from LA to Japan and even Greece.
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