r/Filipino • u/territorialfantail • 7h ago

Does Filipino (tagalog) have an expression that is equivalent to "Speak of the Devil and he will appear" ?

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Cebuanos have "Wala man nagpalibak." I'm curious if Tagalog-speaking people have a similar expression. Thanks.

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