On the layers and nuances of the Filipino language.

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One thing I love about my native Filipino language: It does not distinguish by gender. 

In the English language, there is always a distinction between “he” or “she” when referring to the third person.

In Filipino, regardless of the gender/orientation, it is always “siya.”

In the English language, there is always a distinction between “son” and “daughter.”

In Filipino, regardless of the child’s biology, it is always “anak.”

In the English language, there is always a distinction between “husband” and “wife” when referring to your partner.

In Filipino, regardless of the orientation, it is always “asawa.”

In the English language, there is always a distinction between “brother” and “sister.”

In Filipino, regardless of biology, it is always “kapatid.”

If only our Filipino society can do and enact this respect beyond mere language.  And if only the rest of the world can learn the same.

(via behindtintedglass)

Pacquiao Fights at filipino houses.

vientdenous:

• Loud ass parents
• tita’s screamin when manny gets hit
• tito’s yelling finish him off
• everyone getting mad when the bell rings
• little kids running round the house screaming
• teenagers eating all the food and tryna watch the fight.

this is exactly what happened here last Sunday, tho we didn’t have little kids running around :))