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51.Tropical fruits. Mangga, saging, dalanghita, lanzones,
siniguelas, papaya, tis-an unending list of fruits to choose from.
This is certainly one of the best things we can offer especially to
those foreigners who never had a taste of these succulent fruits.
52.U.P. The Philippines' premier state university, U.P. is
known for producing intellectual, vigilant, and patriotic citizens.
53.Kapwa. A word that can't be translated because this is
unique to Pinoy's culture. We don't treat others as strangers but as
people we can identify with, as people who in some ways all
connected with us.
54.Magsasaka. Being an agricultural country, farming is the
foundation of the Philippines' economy.
55.Filipino dances. Tinikling, Pandanggo sa ilaw, Itik-itik.
These Filipino dances exhibit the innate gracefulness of the
Filipino.
56.Samalamig. Sago't gulaman, melon juice, buko juice.
Siguradong pamatid uhaw.
57.Mayon volcano. Considered as the eight wonder of the
natural world, Mayon Volcano has a perfect cone shape and smooth
slope
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58.Streetfoods. Fishball, isaw, kikiam, banana Q, maruya,
turon, adidas, bituka, dugo, laman-loob. These are the foods that
can be seen along the streets. Tasty and delicious, these are truly
Pinoy.
59.Filipino singers. Lea, Regine, Monique, Pilita, Ka
Freddie. The Pinoys are very musically-inclined. And these
world-renowned artsists are the proofs of it.
60.Filipino actors and actresses. Nora Aunor, Philip
Salvador, Vilma Santos, Albert Martrinez, Lea Salonga. Though we
only have a few internationally-acclaimed actors and actresses,
their awards still show how talented we Filipinos are.
61.Jose Rizal. Some say he is the greatest Filipino ever. He
fought with his pen and not with his strength, which is far, far
more powerful.
62.Larong Pinoy. Patintero, sungka, piko, tumbang preso,
sipa, chatô. Thses games show the creativity of the Pinoy mind. Long
before arcade games came into being, these games were already played
and enjoyed by our lolos and lolas.
63.Pilots and seamen. Pinoy pilots and seamen are the best
in the world. I, for one, would not hesitate to trust my life with
them.
64.Lupang hinirang. The Philippine national anthem. The
march that shows the love of every Filipino to their mother country.
65.Ate, kuya, tito, tita, lolo, lola, manong, manang. We use
these words although the people we address to are not our relatives.
These show how much respect we give to elders.
66.Turo-turo. Turo-turo are food stands that are seen along
the streets. Their menu of homecooked meals are on display and
customers point (turo) to the food they want to eat, thus the name.
Fods in these establishments are cheap and delicious.
67.Chicharon. Chicharon is anything that is deep fried, very
crunchy, and dipped in vinegar. Pinoys are very fond of this
delicacy.
68.Sinigang . According to one writer, sinigang is the best
viand to represent the Pinoy. Sinigang is a blend of spiciness and
sourness that will certainly make mouths water.
69.All Saints' Day. The celebration of the Pista ng Patay in
the Philippines is very festive. People spend days in the cemetery.
This tradition manifests the respect the Filipino has for the dead.
70.Banaue Rice Terraces. Banaue rice terraces is one of the
best sights in the Philippines and is considered to be the eight
wonder of the modern world. The rice terraces showcases the
perseverance ingenuity of the Pinoys.
71.Fiestas. Fiestas are celebrated in respect for the town's
patron saint, usually thanking the saint for a prosperous harvest.
Everyone is welcome in every house and there's no limit to what you
can eat.
72.Basketball. Basketball is a very popular game in the
Philippines. Fans would kill and be killed for the sake of its
favorite team.
73.Lambanog. Why drink tequila when there's a cheaper, not
to mention, tastier alternatives available?
74.Hospitality. Pagiging magiliw sa bisita is a Pinoy trait
that can be easily observed. Everyone is welcome and very much taken
cared of.
75.Paglalamay. Filipinos pay their last respects to the
deceased as they spend sleepless nights praying for and watching
over him/her.
76.Festivals. The fun-loving nature of the Pinoys is
manifested in the different festivals for which they spend much
time, effort, and money celebrating.
77.Panliligaw. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, and live
happily ever after, right? …Not quite! In panliligaw, it's boy meets
girl, he serenades her, brings her flowers, chocolates, and the
like, serves her family, confesses his love for her… What happens
next is up to her.
78.Tuba. The all-time favorite of manginginom in lands where
coconut trees abound.
79.Kalesa. A very romantic mode of transportation, the kalesa was introduced by the Spanish.
80.Yoyo. Not only children but also adults play the yoyo.
There are competitions where the players display their expertise by
walking the dog or rocking the baby.
81.Beaches. Want to go to a place where the sun, sky, sand,
and sea come together in perfect harmony? Look no further… beaches
in our country offer all these and more.
82.Tuyo. A very popular food for breakfast. Much more
delicious than bacon especially when eaten with sinangag and kape.
83.Tiangge. The best thing about tiangge is the tawad, thus
one can get her desired item at a lower price. It is a department
store out of the mall.
84.Kamayan. If the Europeans have spoon and fork, the
Chinese and the Japanese have chop sticks, we Pinoys have our hands.
85.Pamilya. One of the amazing things about the Pinoy is the
importance we give to our families, be it our family of orientation
or our family of procreation.
86.Education. Filipinos value education very much that
parents prioritize their children's education. Kahit na
magkabaon-baon sa utang basta makapag-aral lamang ang mga anak.
87.Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against
loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place. Distant
relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome mat even on
the basis of a phone introduction or referral.
88.Pagtuturo sa nguso. People it's rude to point but there's
no rule about using one's nguso, is there?
89.Tsismis. Pinoys know that they belong if they're being
talked about OR they talk about others, i.e. if they make tsismis
about one another.
90.Pan de sal. Flour plus salt equals the best tasting bread
in the planet.
91.Walis tambo at walis tingting. Cleaning materials that
has lots of uses. Not just for sweeping the floors and dusting but
also as pambambo for naughty kids.
92.Pakikisama. Because of our kapwa concept we Filipinos
deal with each other in a special way. It is more than just joining
or conforming to somebody or something, it is adjusting our lives in
order to establish mutual trust.
93.Merienda. Having a five or six meals a day could really
be called a feast. Because Pinoys like meriendas so much, many
delicious "short order foods" were created like the kakanin,
champorado, a variety of lugaw, a variety of mami, and a variety of
refreshments.
94.Original Filipino Music. The Filipino music is very rich
and very unique, very Pinoy.
95.Philippine Airlines. The Asia's first airline, and being
the first means being the first best.
96.Yaya. It is undeniable that a Pinoy yaya and her alaga
enjoys a deep emotional attachment. Often, yayas serve as second
mothers.
97.Filipino Artists. Luna, Amorsolo, Manansala. Filipino
artists are heroes for their arts are used not only for the public's
entertainment but sometimes, also to express patriotism.
98.Damayan. Admittedly, the Filipinos has a very low voting
rate. Some say the Pinoys are apathetic about the state of the
country. But come earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoeruptions, and you
will see Pinoys helping their kababayans.
99.Gayuma, agimat, anting-anting. Filipinos just love
stories about the supernatural. So is it any surprise that many
believe in agimats, anting-antings, and gayumas?
100.Bahala na . In contrast to what others believe, Bahala
na is not mere fatalism, it is a "come what may" attitude which
means that a Pinoy will face whatever problems he might encounter.
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