10 Distinctions of a Filipino from other Races

Many things have changed in the Philippines. Few presidents have passed. Some EDSA revolutions have succeeded, also some not. Circumstances we can not forget as Pinoy: coup d’etat, accidents, floods, earthquakes and so forth . Lots of changes in the environment, MRT, C5, Baywalk at Manila Bay and several high-rise buildings. Jobs provide high income in the country came like call centers.

What makes a Filipino Different from other races?

1. Bagoong- food that is for Filipinos is very delicious and when cooked is truly cling to the curtains, but for us is so good and yummy especially when deep with kare-kare.

2. Meryenda- Where can you see a person that when having snack makes five times a day and sometimes takes more? That makes a Pinoy.

3. Pasalubong- in any corner of the Philippines, other parts of the world, we pinoy dont forget the ones we love to give presents. This result even five more exist baggage.

4. Balikbayan Box after Pasalubong. Where do you see the foreigners at major airports in the world with big box? Once opened, surely the farthest relatives have soap, coffee and Corned Beef. (It’s like we don’t have it here).

5. Sawsawan- this comes with delicious meals in our dining room. Our meal is not complete without fish sauce, fish sauce-Mansi, vinegar, spicy vinegar, soy sauce, bagoong, etc..

6. Paliligo 2-3 times a day even winter in other countries we are still bathing.

7. Po and Opo- the word mark of respect for older and have more authority. No other race have this.

8. Kamayan-style – eating meals that uses hands instead of using spoon. Together with dried fish, tomatoes, bagoong and with one foot on chair. Yumyum

9. Tabo- I think only Filipino uses tabo when taking a bath or going to the toilet. No more tissue for us.

10.  Jollibee- wherever you are, for sure you will miss Jollibee. Lucky for you (if you are in another country)  if you are close to areas with Jollibee.

There are plenty of things that separates Filipinos to other nations. Others are beautiful, others are annoying, but we accept it because we are Filipinos and they are part of our culture.

What Makes You a Pinoy? or Pinay?

Pinoy is a demonym used by Filipinos for their compatriots in the Philippines and around the world. Filipinos usually refer to themselves informally as Pinoy or some times feminine: Pinay, which is formed by taking the last four letters of the word 'Filipino' and adding the diminutive suffix -y. The word was coined by expatriate Filipino Americans during the 1920s and was later adopted by Filipinos in the Philippines.

Pinoy is another term for a male citizen of the Philippines. Pinay is the term of a female citizen of the Philippines. Both their parents must be 100 % Filipino.

Lets say the father is Chinese and the mother is Filipina, then we call the sibling as Tsinoy.

Panunumpa ng Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas

Are you familiar with the Oath of the newly elected officials of the Philippines more commonly the president where he puts his left hand on a bible and raises his right hand? 

Here is the aoth in tagalog and in english version.

Panunumpa ng Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas:

Mataimtim kong pinanunumpaan (o pinatotohanan) na tutuparin ko nang buong katapatan at sigasig ang aking mga tungkulin bilang isang mamamayan ng Pilipinas, pangangalagaan at ipagtatanggol ang kanyang Konstitusyon, ipatutupad ang mga batas nito, magiging makatarungan sa bawat tao, at itatalaga ang aking sarili sa paglilingkod sa bansa. Kasihan nawa ako ng Diyos." (Kapag pagpapatotoo, ang huling pangungusap ay kakaltasin.)

Oath of the Constitution of the Philippines:

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as a member of the Philippine society, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God." (In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted.)

This Refers to Article VII Section V of the constitution.

What is Pinoy?

Pinoy is the slang for Filipino and Filipinos are known for their hospitality and smile and laughter. Even in the midst of calamities, Pinoys just smile and laugh!

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