1) Techy
- with the technological advancement that each individual is a part of today, families often benefit through the use of social networking. Most commonly, members of the family use facebook as a medium in order to connect, become updated with each other's lives, share thoughts, etc. Because of this, average Filipino families are often spotted going around trying new things, from what they've seen online.
2) Close family ties
- Filipino families, even up to date, give importance to the union of each member with another; each lives together or at least meets from time time. Filipinos are known for having an optimistic view of life, and what's heartwarming is that they claim to prioritize family when it comes to labelling the ones they hold dear.
3) Dependent on one another
- Compared to other countries, Filipino families are more reliant to one another in their daily household errands and responsiblities. They are not afraid to ask for help from other people, whether the favor be small or big. More often than not, one family member is considered to be the breadwinner of the family. That is why Filipinos have the initiative to lend a helping hand, if not otherwise.
4) Always together in events
- Filipino families are seen celebrating occassions such as birthdays, successes in school and work, anniversaries, annual reunions, Simbang Gabi, Christmas, New Year, etc. Filipinos see to it that as long as you are related, your company is mandatory. This way, they create bonds through doing activities while having fun altogether.
5) Pamamanhikan
- Filipino families today give importance to courtship, but in a more modernize version. Because we have adapted to the ways of socializing of other foreign countries, it is easier to meet someone you want to be involved with. However, even up to date relationships in the Philippines are considered to be in decency especially if the man went to the woman's family to ask for her hand in marriage.
6) Greeting
- As a form of courtesy, Filipino family members are expected to greet each other with a "mano po", yet as society has evolved, today more of a kiss on the cheek. This not only shows respect to your elderly or any other age group, but it also proves a sign of value that you were raised to possess.
7) "Tita ng pinsan ng pinsan ko"
- The funny thing about Filipinos is that they acknowledge distant relatives as extended family members. Whether you are third cousins or fourth with someone, you are still regarded by them as family. The advantage of this is that it enables people with more connections. What's more fun than more relationships that you have to take care of?
8) Mani, kape, baraha
- during the death of a family member, families gather together with traditional foods, usually filipinos got used to play gambling, eating nuts, drinking coffee, chatting with relatives for their past times. They do this to let them entertain themselves while they're in sorrow. In this moment, we become closer to one another.
9) Clothing trend
- families conform to today's modern style of clothing. We always have this vanity in ourselves. And nowadays, many of us were influence on many countries' style of clothing. Like in U.S, or even in Korean styles. We assure that we were in trend when it comes to clothing.
10) Rosary
- filipino members still gives importance to Catholic symbol of reminder. Even if some of us were not active in going to church. They still doesn't forget to pray with the rosary. It will never be forgotten by many of us. Especially the catholic people. Usually they do the praying with the rosary by before meals, or every Angelus.
11) Colonial mentality
- filipino families are often up to date with what's considered popular in other countries. examples are J.co, H&M, Krispy Kreme, Duty Free and other imported goods. We have this addiction to sweets especially on imported chocolates. We assure that we have this on every trip we have. And this can't be missed in our pasalubongs.
12) Salubong ng Pasko
- common catholic families attend simbang gabi. Yearly and until now, we got to be used by attending the Simbang gabi. We always think that our wishes will come true by attending it. Some of us thinks that if they didn't attend the simbang gabi their Christmas is incomplete.
13) Holy week
- more often than not, filipinos plan outings during this yearly occassion. Nowadays, we still do our traditional doings during this week. And it includes there our planned vacations. Some of us go out of country, go to beaches or take a vacation on a tourist spot. We take this week as a rest days. We're free from school and works. Just to have a quality time with our families.
14) Magic sing
- filipino families have adopted the japanese' culture: Karaoke; Filipinos are fond of singing in outings as a form of entertainment and leisure. Or we can do it to overcome our boredness every time. We usually do this with some friends or to have a quality time with them. Filipinos are really enjoyed with this thing because Many of us likes to sing.
15) Church-goers
- attends mass every sunday. Even if each of family member are busy in their schools life or in their office works, still they find the Sunday for quality time and time for God. And after mass, we got to be used by eating or going to church, or even visits a relatives' house just to take a rest or bond with each other.
