Philmar Alipayo, may pasilip sa surfing session nila ni Ellie Ejercito

• Philmar Alipayo shared a sweet video on Instagram documenting an early surf session with his stepdaughter, Ellie Ejercito
• The duo woke up before dawn to head out into the ocean on a boat, hitting the surf boards just as the sun began to rise at 5
• The clip showed both Ellie and Philmar effortlessly riding the beautiful ocean waves, showcasing their impressive surfing skills
• Fans reacted to the video, praising the genuine, loving, and supportive relationship Philmar shares with Andi's eldest

Champion surfer Philmar Alipayo recently gave his Instagram followers a beautiful glimpse into his island life, sharing a heartwarming video of a morning surf session with Ellie Ejercito, the eldest daughter of his fiancée, Andi Eigenmann. The family, famously known for their laid-back lifestyle in Siargao, proved once again that they are true islanders at heart.

Taking to social media, Philmar revealed that they didn't let the early hours stop them from surfing the waves.

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"5 AM surf with ate @ellieeeejercito," Philmar captioned his post happily on his Instagram.

The video starts with a sweet moment on a pink boat, where Lilo, clad in a pink and floral hoodie, smiled before the camera cuts to Ellie looking out at the peaceful morning sky. Soon after, the action began as Philmar took turns capturing videos of Eliie and Lilo surfing along the morning tide, stunning netizens.

The video finished with a view from the bow of the boat, showing Ellie and Lilo relaxing as they head back to shore over the calm water. The post quickly garnered love from netizens and was even liked by Andi Eigenmann herself. Fans constantly admire how Philmar has embraced his role as a stepfather figure to Ellie, building a relationship packed with mutual respect, shared adventures, and plenty of stoke on the waves.

Philmar Alipayo is a Filipino professional surfer from Siargao who became widely known for his achievements in the local surfing scene and his laid-back island lifestyle. He gained recognition after winning major surfing competitions, including the Siargao National Surfing Cup, and has been regarded as one of the country’s top surfers. Beyond surfing, Philmar is also known to the public as the longtime partner and fiancé of actress Andi Eigenmann. Together, they built a family life in Siargao and often share their experiences online, including surfing, parenting, and island living. The couple has two adorable children together named Lilo and Koa.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Philmar Alipayo started 2026 by reflecting on 2025, which he described as one of the toughest years of his life, in an Instagram post. On January 2, he shared holiday photos and a video featuring his partner Andi Eigenmann and their children, alongside a message about facing challenges and continuing to move forward. He expressed gratitude to his friends and family, giving special thanks to the actress for her support. He ended his reflection with optimism, signaling a hopeful start to the new year.

Meanwhile, in early 2025, Philmar Alipayo published a cryptic note on his Instagram. Earlier, Philmar took to the app to air what seemed to be a message for netizens online. Likewise, Philmar also briefly said thank you to the people who messaged him as well. It is worth noting that the post was made amid Philmar and Andi Eigenmann's 'unfollowing' which many have noticed that year, prompting curious comments and speculations.

Source: KAMI.com.gh