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Mark of true Filipinos are very culturally orientated and traditional. During the colonial period many centuries ago, traditions and traits are formed which are being pass on to generations to generations. Some of which are evolving and new ones are being created due to changes happening in the society. These comprises of traits, vocabulary, things and foods.

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Created by: paul01234

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This is what Filipinos call as a coin purse. Every Filipinos have at least one or two coin purse, which they carry and keep in their pockets especially when riding a transport vehicle such as ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is a term they called "boroloys" which is considered unnecessary. Filipinos are fund of keeping small or big things they possess or gifts they acquired even if it is old or useless.

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

A tagalog term meaning funeral wake. The lament of a dead person is usually within a week or two before the burial ceremony or even longer depending on the family's decision. This usually took ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

A Filipino usually says "hoy" to call someone's attention when he sees a stranger or a person he knows. Instead of saying the person's first name "hoy" is usually stated. This is the easiest way to ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is one of the many bad habits of a Filipino. It is a simple term for "late habit." This definitely describes that Filipinos are fund of being late in cases like appointments or a simple task. ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

Also known as balot or balut is a popular Filipino street food. This is an egg comprises of a duct embryo, boiled and eaten in a shell. The taste is fishy but very nutritious. Add some salt or ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is what Filipinos called as "tuyo" a dried fish that is fried and traditionally eaten during breakfast with a cup of plain or fried rice and fresh tomatoes. Moderation is advisable when eating ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

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