Kuya Knows

Kuya is a Filipino term used as a sign of respect to an older male relative such as a brother, cousin, or family friend.

The term "kuya" is actually likely to applied to any older male who is within ones generation and should be treated with respect, perhaps even the very close friends of her brother. Thus, the terms used are often intended to show the degree of the relationship and the type of relationship, rather than literal biological relationship.