Footnotes

1 “What’s up?”, “What’s happening?”, “What gives?” in Filipino. Depends on the situation. In this case, it’s the first question.

2 Child

3 Favorite pronounced the “Filipino” way. Not really the direct translation of the mentioned word.

4 One of the most well-loved dishes in the Philippines.

5 A nickname for Saudi Arabia for some of the kids who grew up there

6 Filipino for “big sister”. Used as a sign of respect for a woman older than you. Or when a girl is older than you, but not old enough to be your aunt hahaha. Depends on the situation and the way you were raised.

7 Acronym for Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Our main airport in the Philippines and Manila.

8 Well-known character from Hey Arnold! Only 90s kids can relate jk

9 Short for airport

10 A way of saying “Hey”, but in a more boisterous, and annoying/condescending way

11 “Big brother”. Like Ate, it is used as a sign of respect and when a guy is way older than you, but not old enough to be your uncle.

12 Get cau