Some Filipino Cultures

Here are some of Philippine Cultures that must know.

1. Pagmamano (Mano po)


When children or young people greet or say goodbye to their elders they typically do so by taking the right hand of the elder with their right hand and touch the back the elder's hand lightly on their forehead. It is a way of giving respect to the elders and I believe that is also a way of receiving blessing to the elders.

2. Panliligaw (Courtship)

This is the old tradition of courtship in Philippines.

Nowadays, very few man doing this kind of courtship because the generation today is different and now we are more in technology.



Harana - Serenading or Harana in Tagalog is one of the most popular forms of courtship to show that a man is very serious with his intentions to a woman. A serenade would require the young man to sing a love song in front of the young lady's house. Normally, he is accompanied by his male friends who act as back-up singers. The man himself or his friend played the instrument, usually a guitar, which provides the background music to his song.

3. Foods/Cuisine

I will indicate here some of well known Filipino foods and street foods.
Eating out is one of the favorite Filipino pasttimes. A typical Pinoy diet consists at most of six meals a day; breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, dinner, and again a midnight snack before going to sleep. Rice is a staple in the Filipino diet, and is usually eaten together with other dishes. Filipinos regularly use spoons together with forks and knives. Some also eat with their hands, especially in informal settings, and when eating seafood.

Lets start with common dishes in Philippines. (Favorites of Filipinos)

•Sinigang - there are 3 types of sinigang.



Sinigang na Baboy (Pork)



Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp)



Sinigang na Bangus (Milk Fish)

•Adobo

There are 3 types of Adobo.



Adobong Manok (Chicken)



Adobong Baboy (Pork)



Adobong Sitaw (String Beans)

•Kare-kare



•Pinakbet (Vegetables)



•Nilagang Baka (Beef)



•Tinolang Manok (Chicken)



•Chopsuey



•Ginataang Alimasag (Crab)



STREET FOODS (MERYENDA/SNACK)



(Kwekwek, Squidball, Fishball, Chicken skin, Shanghai, Tokwa, Kalamares)



(Bbq, Isaw, Dugo, Dynamite(Chili), Hotdog)

*Taho (made of fresh tofu)

This is my favorite! Every morning. 😊👍 sweet~



•Halo-halo

Must try! Especially when summer here in Philippines.



4. Religion

The Philippines is one of two predominantly Roman Catholic nations in Asia-Pacific. Their habit of going to church and often praying reflects that Filipinos have a deep faith and belief when it comes to religion. They are very devoted to religions that sometimes many take the risk of their lives just to touch the Black Nazarine (in Quiapo Manila). For many, it is just a choice between their faith and fears.

Filipinos believe that having a strong devotion may lead to a better life and their guidance to face everyday life.


[caption width="720"]Quiapo Church (Manila)[/caption]

5. Living with Parents



Filipinos highly value the presence of family more than anything. Adult children living with their parents are another Filipino traditional that make them exceptional. Unlike in the United States where children leave the home after finishing high school or college, many Filipinos continue living with parents until they get married.

But some married couples still decided to separate with their parents so that they will feel more comfortable and to build their own family stronger.

There are still more Philippine cultures to know. This is only top 5 for me.

I will add more soon! Thank you for understanding. 😊

References/Credits to: (
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Filipino-Customs-and-Traditionshttps://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Filipino-Customs-and-Traditions)