Ninong Ry, Pinay dumpster diver distribute Noche Buena food packs outside Baclaran Church

Popular vlogger Ninong Ry and Pinay at heart dumpster diver Julie Belleza gave an early Noche Buena treat to passersby outside Baclaran Church.

In the latest episode of GMA Public Affairs and YouTube's "Pinoy Christmas In Our Hearts," Ninong Ry and Julie distributed food packs containing beef caldereta, Pinoy spaghetti, lechon belly, pork hamonado, buko salad, and bibingka.

Ninong Ry cooked the food himself, and Julie assisted him as they prepared the food packs for 100 people. Afterwards, they also shared a meal together with Julie's sons.

"Sino nagluto nito, parang masarap 'to ah," Ninoy Ry quipped.

Julie, who is an OFW in Finland and just reunited with her eldest child Marvin after three years of not seeing him due to the pandemic, became emotional as she addressed her son.

"Salamat dahil hindi ka napagod, salamat sa pag-aantay sa muling pagbabalik namin ng kapatid mo. Napakabuti mong anak," she said.

"Thank you po sa sakripisyo po. Sana po marami pa pong Pasko na ganito tayo," Marvin replied.

They then wished everyone a Merry Christmas, with Ninoy Ry mentioning his inaanaks.

Ninong Ry rose to prominence during the pandemic for his home cooking videos. Julie, meanwhile, is Thai-Finnish but grew up in the Philippines. She became popular for her dumpster diving videos.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News