-Yes, we are hardworking people to the point that we are willing to work almost the whole day just to feed our families. That's how Filipinos are.
Love and Caring
-Filipinos are the sweetest and most loving people in the world. I'm not just sayingthis because I'm a Filipino; if you know us well, you will soon figure this out.
Men are so sweet and romantic when it comes to love. They will send their belovedflowers, bring her to a very romantic place, text her sweet quotes, and tell often howspecial she is to them.
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Kanya-kanya“(to each his own)
This is the Filipino self-centeredness and lack of regard for others. This happens when most people are similarly situated such us in a calamity and in instances where family is involved as “blood is thicker than water”.
In instances however when the others sis not meet the same fate, the Filipino helpfulness comes out. If one is able to help another without danger to himself and his family, they will readily extend a helping hand.
“Balimbing”
A reference to the many-sided star fruit, the term is applied to someone who changes allegiance for personal convenience. The allusion is that the person is not only double-faced, but multiple-faced. This was evident in the Marcos downfall where his cronies and enemies turned against him and embraced the Aquino government. These people are said to be “balimbing”.
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Strong Work Ethic
-Yes, we are hardworking people to the point that we are willing to work almost the whole day just to feed our families. That's how Filipinos are.
Love and Caring
-Filipinos are the sweetest and most loving people in the world. I'm not just sayingthis because I'm a Filipino; if you know us well, you will soon figure this out.
Men are so sweet and romantic when it comes to love. They will send their belovedflowers, bring her to a very romantic place, text her sweet quotes, and tell often howspecial she is to them.
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Kanya-kanya“(to each his own)
This is the Filipino self-centeredness and lack of regard for others. This happens when most people are similarly situated such us in a calamity and in instances where family is involved as “blood is thicker than water”.
In instances however when the others sis not meet the same fate, the Filipino helpfulness comes out. If one is able to help another without danger to himself and his family, they will readily extend a helping hand.
“Balimbing”
A reference to the many-sided star fruit, the term is applied to someone who changes allegiance for personal convenience. The allusion is that the person is not only double-faced, but multiple-faced. This was evident in the Marcos downfall where his cronies and enemies turned against him and embraced the Aquino government. These people are said to be “balimbing”.