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Learn Some Basic Tagalog Pilipino, or Tagalog as it is also known, is one of the two official languages of the Philippines. The other is English. Tagalog is the language Filipinos mostly use amongst themselves. People feel more at home with their native language whereas English still feels "artificial." To communicate on a personal level, one must use Pilipino although it is often mixed with English. Examples: Good morning - Magandang umaga Good
afternoon - Good
evening - How are you, sir/madam? - Kumusta ho kayo? Goodbye - Paalam I love you - Mahal Kita
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Filipina Women Personals are known not only known for their physical attractiveness and gracefulness but also for their inner beauty and charm. They possess character traits that men from all over the world find irresistible. With their winning smiles and quiet ways, Filipinas are pleasant company. They quickly make new friends wherever they go. Most speak English well, a big plus for English-speaking men. However, because they are accommodating, Filipinas adapt easily to living in other countries. You will find them all over the world. These are just some of the features which make Filipinas so appealing. Men in every part of the world are searching for partners who will become caring and loving wives. They want someone who will bring stability to marriage and family life. Some men find the woman of their dreams close to home; others prefer to look further a field. Filipinas make excellent marriage partners. Devotion to one's husband is part of Filipino culture so they are affectionate and supportive at all times. They love children and give much of their time and effort to raising a happy family. They are also very good cooks as anyone who has tasted chicken adobo, mongo, pancit, lumpia, cassava cake and leche flan will tell you. Gone are
the days of "pikot" (shotgun marriage) and "kasunduan"
(arranged marriage by parents) where both the bride and groom had no choice
but to comply. Traditionally though, even at this day and age, "ligawan"
(courtship) still exists. "Harana" (suitor's serenade) use to
form part of this ritual but nowadays, it's usually love letters (or emails
;-), flowers, chocolates or simply, dating! But when do they officially
become a couple? Decades ago, a girl may be expected to say 'Yes' first
just so that the guy would know that she agrees. Nowadays, well...they
just know.
The Philippines is unique as the only Christian country in Asia, over 90% of the population is Christian. The Spanish did a thorough job. The Philippines has developed a unique mixed culture of foreign influences, mainly Spanish and North American, which can be seen everyday, as even the smallest village square is converted into a basketball court. Ever since US colonial times the country has been crazy about this sport of giants - even though the Filipinos themselves tend to be under tall. During the period of Spanish occupation, Spanish was taught in schools and developed, as the language is still present to-day, in the numerical system and in the Zamboangan language in Chavacano. Spanish was abolished as a compulsory subject in 1968. Since the declaration of total independence from the USA in 1946, English has remained the language of commerce and Politics. Newspapers, TV, Radio, and Government statistics are evidence of this. The Philippines education system is largely based on the North American model: primary education (elementary schools), secondary education (high schools), and higher education (colleges, universities). School attendance is compulsory for the first four years of the six years elementary school. With an illiteracy rate of only 12% of the population over fifteen, the standard of education is high compared with other developing countries. Filipina women are renowned for their beauty, femininity and traditional family values. They are sincere, devoted and they believe in a lasting marriage. The majority of our members are in the Philippines. Our personal opinion reflects the fact that Filipina women stand out among Asian women in terms of charm, openness, intelligence, education and trustworthiness. In addition, Filipina women make excellent wives, and they excel and value their husbands as their priority. They are very affectionate and romantic, and their focus and goals is giving their man tender loving care, surpasses all the women in South East Asia. They are well educated in their different respective professions and you’ll find them very mature in their thinking. They are mature for their age and view older men as more stable and responsible partner. These ladies are very feminine and gentle, cultured and passionate. They enjoy the outdoors as much as indoor activities. Their outer physical beauties coupled with their wonderful personality, high level of intelligence, sense of humor and sincere devotion to their man creates one of the strongest relationships you could ever hope to find. |
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