Ghost Stories.

Filipinos are found of telling ghost stories whether its from their own experiences or imaginations. That is why there has been a lot of ghost story books published around the country.

Balikbayan Box.

Every time a Filipino comes home from abroad it is their duty to never forget to bring home a Balikbayan Box full of chocolates, clothes and accessories as their 'pasalubongs" for their nieces, neighbors' nieghbor and husband's long lost friends. No wonder why one can spot a Filipino in the airport by their luggages alone.

Fast Foods.

McDonalds. Jollibee. Chowking. KFC.
Filipinos have adapted the Fast Food culture of the west. Having a hectic and busy day, one would find it easier to just eat in fast food chains to save time and money as well.

Jeepneys.

Jeepneys are the cheapest ride in the Philippines, and the most creative. One could never see two jeepneys of the same color and design. Jeepneys were designed by the Filipinos after World War II to use as means of public transportation and has become our most used public transportation today.

Rosaries.

Filipinos are very religious it is why a Filipino can easily recognize a devoted Catholic by the means of a Rosary. Most Filipinos would place their rosaries on their cars, altars, wallets, near their beds and beside their bibles. Some Filipinos would even have a Rosary Tattoo.

Internet.

Facebook.
Twitter.
Tumblr.
Friendster.
Wikipedia.


The internet has done lots of wonders for the Filipinos. It has connected families that are apart from each other by simple means of chatting in the internet. It has helped children in doing their homeworks and learning new things. It's no surprise that Filipinos are computer -literates.

Palarong Pambata.

Sipa. Langit - Lupa. Luksong - Baka. Patintero. These are some of the many Street games for children. Even when different computer games has been published and out in the market, children still chooses these games to have fun and bond with their friends.