Thank goodness for people who actually know what justice means. Thank goodness for people who wake up with service of the Filipino in mind. And thank goodness for those 8 judges who actually had the guts to make that judgement yesterday. Again, I must remind you, The Supreme Court of the Philippines […]
It was a really close vote! by 8 to 7, The Supreme Court dismissed the consolidated petitions for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution.
Basically. In non-legalese (non-lawyer language). You can’t just gather a bunch of signatures in order to have your way(ehem Arroyo). And if you do get signatures — […]
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So, who would you consider the greatest author of them all? In the past and in the modern times, we seek knowledge and seek guidance. With the advent of all types of media, we look to motivational speakers, authors, and inspirational teachers for guidance to what we should do in life. […]
Raised to believe that every Filipino is an uncle, aunt, cousin, lolo (grandfather) or lola (grandmother), the family remains central throughout life for most Filipinos. Major personal decisions often reflect the family consensus.
Filipino tradition dictates that almost every member of the family, especially the older generations in deference to their experience and wisdom , be […]
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Florante’s “Ako’y Isang Pinoy” provides a clear definition of what a Pinoy is and it goes:
Ako’y isang Pinoy, sa puso’t diwa
Pinoy na isinilang sa aking bansa.
Ako’y hindi sanay sa wikang banyaga.
Ako’y Pinoy na mayruong sariling wika.
Loosely translating the lyrics into English, the song defines a Pinoy as someone who is Pinoy deep in his heart […]
Here are 6 phrases that define a Filipino in both Social Interactions and Relationships
Utang na loob meaning “debt of gratitude” or “reciprocity.” It is a network of favors asked and favors repaid. The “payment” is dependent on one’s ability to pay, and does not have to be in material form. Filipinos are honored to be […]
“To be desirable is to be unobtainable.”
-What do YOU think?
This Filipino culture says: “so true” and nods its head in absolute utter agreement.
But ‘Pop culture’, does it say otherwise?
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So, you were wondering how to quickly summarize the philippines? Well, considering that in elementary we were taught to memorize Our National Hero, Our National Flower, etc.
I thought I’d list them here for you to recall and maybe memorize again (just in case you were given a test)
Official Name: Republika ng Pilipinas ([tag]Republic of […]
Filipinos follow their faith, handed down from generation to generation, wherever they are. It is not as important to go to the same church, as it is to go to the church of the same faith. Rarely would you find a Filipino who changed his religion, for fear of being ostracized not as much as […]
You are of true [tag]filipina beauty[/tag]… a gaze for which only a fool would dare deny… you blend in… and yet, with one look.. the crowd seems to disappear.. and you are the only soul that touch my eyes…Is there a juliet in the Philippines? or can one even compare you to such a fiction […]
