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A jeepney ( Tagalog: [ˈdʒipnɪ] ), or simply a jeep ( Tagalog: [ˈdʒip] ), is a type of public utility vehicle (PUV) that serves as the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. [ 1] It is known for its crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a widespread symbol of Philippine culture and art. [ 2]
A balikbayan box ( lit.'repatriate box') is a corrugated box containing items sent by overseas Filipinos (known as balikbayan literally "returnee to the country/nation"). Though often shipped by freight forwarders specializing in sending balikbayan boxes by sea, such boxes are also commonly brought by Filipinos returning to the Philippines via air.
Proverbs originating from the Philippines are described as forceful and poetic expressions and basic forms of euphemisms. If used in everyday conversations, proverbs are utilized to emphasize a point or a thought of reasoning: the Filipino philosophy. [1] One notable and locally popular example of a Filipino proverb is this: A person who does ...
Utang na loob (Visayan: utang kabubut-un) is a Filipino cultural trait which, when translated literally, means "a debt of one's inner self ()." [1]Charles Kaut translated the term in 1961 as a "debt of gratitude," [2] [3] while Tomas Andres took his cue from Kaut when he translated it in 1994 as "reciprocity," [3] but Virgilio Enriquez suggests a more accurate translation in combining the ...
Bahala na ( Tagalog: [baˈhala ˈna]) is a Filipino term and value of either fatalism towards life or determinism in challenging situations. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It can be translated to mean "whatever happens, happens," "things will turn out fine," or as "I'll take care of things." [ 4] In Sikolohiyang Pilipino ( Filipino Psychology) it is described as ...
Pasalubong ( Tagalog, " [something] for when you welcome me") is the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts from their destination to people back home. [ 1] Pasalubong can be any gift or souvenir brought for family or friends after being away for a period of time. [ 2] It can also be any gift given by someone arriving from a distant place.
Express mail is an expedited mail delivery service for which the customer pays a premium for faster delivery. Express mail is a service for domestic and international mail, and is in most nations governed by the country's own postal administration. Since 1999, the international express delivery services are governed by the EMS Cooperative.
Atis[ 15] — The Annona squamosa or sugar apple. Awardee[ 2] — One who is given an award. Shared with American English. Bagoong [ 7][ 5] — fermented fish or shrimp paste. Baguio[ 1] — A typhoon. This word is a borrowing from Philippine Spanish. Bakya[ 16] — referring to the lower socioeconomic class.