Filipino Culture

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...