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4 days ago · There are four colors on the Philippine flag. The color blue (bughaw) represents peace and justice, while red (pula) symbolizes valor and patriotism. The triangular white color (puti) on the left side reflects equality and liberty. The yellow color symbolizes the rays of the sun split into eight.
5 days ago · Gigil refers to the trembling or gritting of the teeth in response to a situation that overwhelms your self-control. It’s been commonly described as an irresistible urge to squeeze something cute. When a Filipina sees a cute baby, she feels a barely controllable desire to pinch the baby’s cheeks and has a hard time controlling herself.
3 days ago · Sungka is a popular game in the Philippines. It involves dropping small stones or cowrie shells into large holes on a long canoe-shaped board. This game is called mancala in the US. It is also known as “count and capture” or “sowing game” in English. Chinese Garter is a game that requires flexibility, balance, coordination and coordination.
5 days ago · by Rae Ann Varona. “Harana, as the song introduces, is an old Philippine tradition of courtship in which a man bears his heart in song to a woman (and sometimes vice versa), while standing underneath her window at night.”. WITH Valentine’s Day approaching, we look back at a Filipino tradition that illustrates one’s love in the form of ...
3 days ago · BDE is an acronym that represents Big Dick Energy. This slang term is used to describe a certain type of calm, understated confidence, often exuded by individuals who possess this energy. Though it originally referred to (mostly cisgender) men, BDE can also pertain to anyone, regardless of gender, who possesses this confident aura.
2 days ago · Duhat is a local Philippine fruit that’s commonly referred to in English as Java plum. The scientific name of the plant is Syzgium cumini. It is also widely known as lomboy, a non-Tagalog word. The duhat fruit is oval and about 1 to 2 centimeters in length. It is dark purple to black in color, fleshy and one-seeded, with a sweet-astringent taste.
