Woman Goes Viral and Earns Reactions Online Over ‘Mano’ Gesture to Bride A woman giving a ‘Mano’ to the bride instead of receiving it from the latter during the wedding ceremony brings good vibes online. The “mano” gesture is a traditional Filipino practice used to show respect to elders. It involves a younger person taking … Read more
Saweetie Advice Upcoming Fil-Am Artists To Embrace Culture SAWEETIE – Rapper and singer Saweetie advises aspiring Fil-Am artists to embrace the culture. Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper a.k.a. Saweetie is an American rapper and singer. She has a loyal fanbase following and has established herself as a major player in the music industry by releasing a … Read more
‘Matapobre’ Mother Degrading Service Crew Earned Criticisms Online MATAPOBRE MOTHER- A female service crew was degraded by a mother to be a ‘ninang’ of her child after expecting she earns big salary working abroad. It has been a part of Filipino culture that when holding a baptism, parents would always invite their friends to be … Read more
2 Soldiers Riding a Water Buffalo Earned Various Reactions from Netizens BUFFALO SOLDIERS – two (2) soldiers riding water buffalo while patrolling during ECQ goes viral on social media and admired by netizens. Carabao or native water buffalo has been part of Filipino culture ever since. It was also hailed as national animal of the … Read more
Filipino Language & Culture Being Taught At University In Germany UNIVERSITY IN GERMANY – Humboldt University, one of the premier college-level institutions in Germany, started including Filipino language in their curriculum. According to the Philippine Embassy in Germany, the class is headed by language instructor, Antonio Galang Jr. from the University of the Philippines. The … Read more
Angono, Rizal’s Higantes Showcase Filipino Culture & Artistry in Korean Cultural Festival in South Korea Angono’s higantes is the giant effigies that originated in Angono, Rizal, known for the famous Higantes festival. The giant effigies took part in the Itaewon Global Village Festival (Korean Cultural Festival) in South Korea to showcase Filipino culture and artistry. … Read more
What Are The Four Distinct Filipino Leadership Styles? (Answers) FILIPINO LEADERSHIP – Looking from the outside, some of the common practices in Filipino management can be misconstrued. This is because the culture of Filipinos are derived from deep rooted indigenous core values. These included focusing on kinship, family, and social acceptance. Those value were then … Read more
Answers To The Question: What are Implications Of Compadrazo On Corporate Filipino Culture COMPADRAZO – As the Spanish colonized the country, The Filipino people were introduced to Catholicism, with its main dynamic being social acceptance. The Filipino’s extended family was broadened into a social network through “compadres” or the Godparenthood. This would prove beneficial, as … Read more
The Importance Of Core Filipino Values And Concepts FILIPINO VALUES – Even with almost 400 years of Spanish Colonization, the core Filipino values derived from its indigenous roots never died down, values that emphasize social acceptance. We can see this through the large number of languages that span across the archipelago that is the Philippines. … Read more
Answers To The Question: What Are The Traditions Involved In Filipino Weddings FILIPINO WEDDINGS – In this article we will learn what are the traditional practices done in Filipino weddings. The Filipino culture had always been the culminations of different cultures mixed together. However, even with all the influence from foreign countries, the Filipino values … Read more