Many studies have described the challenges of early parenthood; however, there is less emphasis on the role of cultural values, specifically “hiya”, on young Filipino parents. This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of Filipino teenage parents regarding the influence of hiya on family dynamics and help seeking behaviors, and how they cope with early parenthood challenges. Guided by Ecological Systems Theory and Social Learning Theory, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with six (n=6) Filipino teenage parents (aged 10-19 at the time of their first child) residing in selected urban barangay areas of Dagupan City, Pangasinan-Philippines. Interviews were transcribed via descriptive coding and analyzed through thematic analysis, yielding eight major themes: (1) Web of Expectations, (2) Barriers as First-Time Parent, (3) Fulfillment in Early Parenthood, (4) Family Above All, (5) Emotional Suppression, (6) Friends as Support Groups, and (7) Romanticization of Situation. The study concluded that teenage parents experience diverse positive and negative situations and employ various coping mechanisms, uniquely shaped by their individual circumstances and environment, despite significant social, emotional, and other barriers.