Filipino Culture

The music of the Philippines has been shaped by both foreign influences and native culture. Even though Western music dominates the island chain, indigenous music is still a part of the Filipino...

Jeepneys or PUJs (Public Utility Jeepneys) are the most common means of public transportation in cities and towns all over the Philippines, aside from buses, taxis, and trains. They came into...

First time travelers to the Philippines usually don’t have the idea how to use the toilet, especially those coming from western countries where flush toilets are used. A typical Philippine toilet,...

An NBI clearance is a document issued in the Philippines certifying that the person has no criminal records. This document is very important especially in applying for local and overseas jobs, and...

Asian countries also believe that New Year brings new hopes and a new beginning and along with it is the opportunity of a better or more fruitful living. One of these Asian countries is the...

Christmas is just around the corner! Once September started, Philippines becomes much more alive with colorful, blinking, jolly lights. Christmas is the most awaited season along with New Year...

Culture shock in the The Philippines is a difficult hurdle for an American, a European or an Australian to handle. A couple of months ago I came to The Philippines for an extended stay. My major...

Had a Filipina girlfriend? Whether you are planning on courting the one you like or you already had one, you could impress her by saying I love you in her own language and it is easy! This could...

Tarlac is a landlocked province located in the Philippines. The territory and its capital, Tarlac City, has a history stretching back to the late 18th century.

As the world's second largest archipelago with more than 7,100 islands, scientists dub the Philippines one of the world's biologically richest countries. But with the continued exploitation of...

Cariñosa, the national dance of the Philippines, is a romantic, flirtatious folk dance set to a waltzlike 3/4 rhythm. A male and female couple express their feelings for one another with coy...

Binasuan is a Filipino folk dance that involves dancers balancing glasses of wine on their heads and the palms of their hands. If you want to perform binasuan, you'll need help placing the glasses...

Get stuck in traffic in Manila and you might notice street peddlers with garlands of flowers at every corner. But sitting in a stopped car isn't the best way to see the beauty offered by the...

Dance is an integral part of Filipino culture that dates back to the period before Ferdinand Magellan ever stepped foot in the Philippines. The traditional dances of the Filipinos are vibrant and...

If you want to learn Tagalog (also known as Filipino), you're not alone. There are many people around the world who would love to speak Tagalog, but don't have the time or the resources to do so....

People are always surprised when I tell them I didn't learn to eat with a fork and a knife until I was about 10 years old. That's because I was raised in a Filipino household and taught to eat...

The tinikling is an indigenous dance of the Philippines. The dance is inspired and named after the tikling (heron) bird and imitates the bird dodging the bamboo traps set by farmers. The...

The capital of Cebu island, Cebu City is recognized as the country's second city because of its historical and economic importance. It is also the country's oldest, having been founded in 1521 by...

Have you been thinking to ship something to a friend or loved one in the Philippines but find yourself shocked by the shipping costs involved? If you find yourself in this situation then just keep...

I had another article about the economy and being jobless in America but recieved a comment on it from a school teacher in the Philippines that really touched me by making me think upon my time in...

Do you have a Filipina wife or fiance? Are you planning to retire to the Philippines to stretch your pension to its fullest potential but have no idea regarding the visa situation or what to do in...

Are you planning to migrate to the Philippines to spend your retirement years in a nation where your dollar pension stretches much further than it would in the United States of America? If you are...

Tagalog is the native language of the Tagalog region of Luzon, the main island of the Philippines. However, Tagalog has spread far and wide from its native regions; it's also the common language...

Well many people in the west have a Asian fetish and would love to date a super hot Filipina but just have no clue hot to go about meeting one, they are in luck as this article will address that...

If you’ve ever wanted to date a Filipina lady before you have probably already asked yourself questions like “How do I approach her?” or “Is she the really conservative Filipina type?” This...

There are many sites and forums on the Internet that tell you how to travel to and retire in the Philippines using your retirement income However, Very few tell you how to earn a living in the...

Making healthy and organic vinegar in the Philippines is a very easy process but is one that many people don't know I decided to compose this article. This article will tell you how to make...

I often see people asking on various forums how to get a drivers license in the Philippines so I decided to type this Ehow article to tell people how to do it as getting a drivers license in the...

Follow these steps to experience the Filipino culture in a day or two. This guide is for short trips or for those who want to jump start their Filipino culture shock.

Filipinos considered marriage as an important and special event in their lives. In this event, the couple would seek the guidance and blessings of their parents as they enter this sacred...

Filipinos are known to be very accommodating, friendly and hospitable people. They are willing to sacrifice what they have just to have something to offer to a friend. They used to invite their...

Typical Filipino guys are caring and gentle to the ladies. They don't want to see ladies working the manly work at home or anywhere. They really offered to help specially in carrying heavy things....

Most Filipinos take good care of their old family members personally in their own homes. They never take the old people to the nursing homes. They themselves will give personal care to them until...

Filipinos are conservative people andthe Filipino men have unique way of courting a lady. They will really let the woman feel that they are loved and adored. Most Filipino men are gentle and...

Our heritage is a major part of who we are. Our whole being is influenced by the things of our past, what we have inherited from our ancestors by birthright as well as our culture. No matter where...

A Balikbayan box is a cargo that a Filipino eagerly awaits from family members, relatives or friends living overseas. The box contains from canned goods to running shoes. Any request from a...

The Philippines are said to have the longest Christmas season in the world. As early as September, bright holiday decorations go up in people's homes and festive music plays on the radio and in...

Because the Filipino culture is very food-oriented, food accompanies all celebrations, gatherings and informal visits. It's safe to assume that being a guest means you'll be offered something to eat.

Show proper deportment when eating at a Filipino household: don't sing, but go ahead and burp!

Chinese people use chopsticks, westerners use forks, Filipinos (traditionally, at least) use their hands.

Filipinos consider New Year's Eve a time of celebration for the entire family, including children of all ages. Most Filipinos also follow a traditional belief that if the family spends at least...

Tagalog is the main dialect of the Philippines, although there are approximately 100 regional dialects and about 7,000 islands that make up the country. Despite the fact that many Filipinos speak...

Filipinos observe Halloween by spending time at the grave sites of loved ones. It is a time of solemn remembrance and meditation.

Filipinos treat elders with the utmost respect. Mannerisms, gestures and language are used to convey this respect for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, acquaintances and even strangers.