Monday, October 4, 2010

Kabayan Ka Ba?...“Countless Ways of Being a True-Blooded Pinoy”

Read on and discover the Filipino spirit in YOU.

A Filipino…

1. Knows Jose Rizal and had visited Luneta

2. Is aware that the National Anthem is ‘Lupang Hinirang” and not “Bayang Magiliw”

3. Can recite the “Bahay Kubo” from the end to the start

4. Loves watching PBA and had watched a live game in Araneta Coliseum

5. Watches Manny Pacquiao’s matches

6. Eats Balot, Chicharon dipped in Vinegar, Fish and Squid Balls, Kwek Kwek, Isaw, Betamax, IUD, Calamares and other Street Foods

7. Loves to eat Ice Scramble, Cotton Candy, Dirty Ice Cream and Taho from Manong

8. Enjoys opening the Balikbayan Box from Nanay, Tatay or any relative from Abroad

9. Welcomes visitors at home and give them the homey feeling

10. Loves to socialize: party, eat and drink a little

11. Sings his heart out during Videoke Nights

12. Eats Pan de Sal with Dairy Cream or Anchor Butter with Hot Chocolate or Brewed Coffee for breakfast

13. Chows down Manggang Hilaw with Alamang/Bagoong during summer and Champorado and Tuyo during the rainy season

14. Loves watching drama-series and noon-time shows

15. If living abroad, would address a fellow Filipino as “Kabayan!”

16. Had ridden the jeepney, MRT or LRT

17. Had visited at least one of great places that we have like Palawan, Boracay, CamSur, Cebu, Bohol, Tagaytay, etc.

18. Loves to haggle in the market

19. Values education very well

20. Loves to text or send SMSs.

21. Is Shopaholic (in a way)

22. Still kisses the hand of the elders as a sign of respect.

23. Saves enough for the future.

24. Is Family Oriented

25. And lastly, Proud to be one.

The list goes on…Feel free to add more 

P.S.
My second Definitely Filipino Article.

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