Tagalog Terms of Endearment (Mahal, Sinta, Irog & More)
What mahal, sinta and irog really mean — a warm, family-friendly guide to Tagalog terms of endearment and the sweet…
Culture & Traditions
Kultura — Filipino Traditions & Culture, Explained — Page 3
Fiestas, weddings, superstitions and enough Tagalog to keep up at the family table, explained without guesswork.
Pista: What the Fiesta Actually Means
Short answer Pista means feast, and in the Philippines it means a town’s annual celebration of its patron saint. The…
Filipino Christmas Traditions, Explained
Short answer Filipino Christmas traditions run from 1 September to early January. The core is Simbang Gabi, nine dawn Masses…
Filipino Wedding Traditions and What Each One Means
Short answer Filipino wedding traditions blend Catholic rites with older family customs: pamamanhikan before the engagement, principal sponsors who stand…
Filipino Superstitions Explained (and Where They Came From)
Short answer Filipino superstitions, or pamahiin, are the small household rules that shape daily life: pagpag after a wake, no…
Basic Tagalog Phrases for Balikbayans and Beginners
Short answer Start with three basic Tagalog phrases and you will get through most days: “Salamat po” (sa-LA-mat poh) for…