1.

Metropolitan Manila or the National Capital region is the premier destination in the Philippines
– vibrant, rich, colorful, fun, and everything in-between. Metro Manila is the nation’s heart and
soul, the central nerve of all activities in the country, the seat of government, the center of trade
and economic activities, and the core of education, culture, and the arts. The National Capital
Region is a blend of the past and the present, of striking contrasts and contradictions. While it is
blessed with significant historical and cultural destinations, it also boasts of modish skyscraping
edifices and state of the art shopping malls.

2. Here are the top 10 amazing and unique things you should know about Filipino Culture you
might encounter in the National Capital Region, Metro Manila.

[ ] Language
3. Generally, the Philippines divided into many ethnic groups depending on regions, there are
about 170 dialects and 8 major languages that boast of a million or more users with Tagalog
being one of them.

4. Since it’s the language spoken among natives of Central Luzon that houses the capital city of
Manila, Tagalog is looked upon in a higher level among all languages as far as social, historical
and political aspects are concern. Logically it has gained the edge, thus, during the drafting of
the 1935 constitution under then President Manuel L. Quezon, Tagalog was declared as the
national language of the Philippines.

[ ] Filipinos are very resilient

5. In times of calamities and catastrophes, Filipinos always manage to rise above the challenge.
Instead of wallowing, they manage to pick themselves up and smile.

KATULOY [ ] In the Philippines, it is family first. So whether you are part of the immediate family
or you belong to the third or fourth generation, you are treated as a family member. Sometimes,
even the closest of friends are considered family, too.

[ ] Filipinos are respectful.

6. From the moment they are born into this world, they are already taught how to be respectful by
using these simple catch phrases —po and opo, words that end sentences when addressing
elders. They have a culture of pagmamano, which is where they raise the backs of the hands of
their elders to their foreheads as a sign of respect.
 [ ] Filipinos help one another
7. More popularly known as bayanihan, Filipinos help one another without expecting anything in
return so that undertaking their task and responsibilities become much easier. Sometimes this is
called "community spirit."

[ ] Filipinos value traditions and culture

8. For Filipinos, traditions in their home and in their family are important. They usually set aside a
specific day for a certain celebration like festivals, birthday parties, reunions, etc. And they take
pride of their roots and their ancestor’s beliefs.

KATULOY
[ ] On the other hand, 70% of Filipinos are devoted in Christianity, specifically Catholicism, due
to the influence of the colonization of the Spaniards. On January 9 of each year, devotees of the
Black Nazarene walk through the streets of Manila for the ritual of traslacion. It is an almost day-
long procession of the Black Nazarene statue – also called the Nazareno – which is deemed
miraculous by its believers.

[ ] Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebrations — ever

9. As early as September, the start of "ber-months" you can hear Christmas songs and jingles being
played in the malls or in every household in cities or towns. The mood becomes festive, with
many people shopping and in good spirits. Christmas celebrations last until around the first or
second week of January.

[ ] Filipinos love to eat.

10. Aside from breakfast, lunch and dinner, Filipinos manage to squeeze in a little meal in between
too. Whether they eat every hour or every three hours, they savor every bite. Oh, and they do
love going to buffets.

KATULOY [ ] Most celebrations and events in the Philippines often involve singing.

Whether it's a family event like a birthday party or a national holiday like Independence Day,
you'll see Filipinos singing. The karaoke machine is as ubiquitous as air. A get together is never
complete without a round of belting it out with the karaoke machine.
In conclusion, what we have just explored are the fascinating ways in which Filipinos, specifically
the Tagalog people, are represented in culture. I hope you found the video presentation
enlightening and gained some valuable insights from it. Let us not forget the importance of
expanding our intellectual horizons and embracing the power of information to prevent the
extinction of language.