giving gifts as evidence of generosity and hospitality

importance of loyalty and deep sense of gratitude in maintaining good business relationships with customers

repaying gratitude

now used all over the English-speaking world, has been discovered to be of Philippine origin: it was first used by renowned Filipino writer Kerima Polotan-Tuvera in an essay published in 1972

A Filipino watch that indicates a time ahead of the correct one

greetings

terms of address

items of traditional dress halo-halo, pan de sal, sinigang – native delicacies

food customs

phrase reflecting the boundless optimism of Filipinos and their unshakeable belief that things will work out in their favour in the end