Philippines (Pilipinas)

Mabuhay!



Flag of the Philippines  


The Philippine flag consists of stripes, a triangle, and stars. The golden sun is surrounded by three stars, which represent the three main regions. These regions are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The eight rays of the sun represent the eight provinces that rebelled against Spanish rule. The color blue represents sacrifice for freedom, and red represents courage.
(Source: Britannica.com)

Common Phrases


These are some common phrases spoken by our Filipino students.

Mabuhay - Welcome
Kamusta ka? – How are you?
Magandang umaga po – Good morning
Magandang hapon po – Good afternoon
Magandang gabi po – Good evening
Paálam – Goodbye
Patawad -Sorry
Salamat po – Thank you
Walang pong anuman- You’re Welcome
(Source: Omniglot.com)

Food


Here are some common snacks and foods our Filipino students would share.
Polvoron - This is a Filipino-style shortbread snack made up of sugar, butter, milk, and flour.
(Source: Goldilocks-usa.com)

Boy Bawang - This popular Filipino cornick snack comes in a variety of flavors, but the most popular flavor is garlic.
(Source: Pinoys.eu)

Pork adobo - This is a favorite baon (packed lunch) for many Filipino students. This is a pork dish made with soy sauce, vinegar, and a bay leaf. 
(Source: Whisperofyum.com)

Personal Experience

With familial roots in the Philippines, I have traveled there with my family to visit extended family during summers and school breaks. Living in the rural areas, my family would commute to places using public transit, such as jeepneys and trikes. 

Jeepney (Source: Wikimedia.org)

Trike (Source: Wikimedia.org)









Comments

  1. JoseJune 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM

    Enjoyed reading the phrases and the food is making me hungry!!

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