Filipino Last Names Novels & Stories

he said, then continued eating. “And you know how it is in the Philippines—nicknames are either doubled or completely unrelated to your real name. Like our old neighbor, her name was Jonalyn. Her nickname? Tilapia-the fish. Another one was named Jovit, but they called him Betlôg (Men's balls). Where’s the justice in that?” I went on. Jasper burst out laughing. He probably related. I don’t know what my parents were thinking. Maybe they sniffed mosquito coil the day I was born.

The Billionaire's Playmate by: Pennieee (ENGLISH) Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca "You are not getting any younger, and I want grandchildren, Tangi! What are your plans for your life? I've always told you that having your own family would make your life happier. You never listen. This is what I've been telling you! You are already twenty-nine years old!" I am Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca, the youngest child of George Romualdo Dela Vezca, a billionaire with numerous businesses both in the Philippines and abroad. Our family is renowned because our last name consistently appears on the list of the wealthiest families in the Philippines. Moreover, my father is quite sociable; he has befriended nearly eve

LOL. “Lily Charm Jane Opiana Lee Chan.” Jay introduce me. “Maria.” I added. He forgets that. “Maria Lily Charm Jane Opiana Lee Chan.” He uttered my name once more. Weird right? Having a Maria in name same with Carlos… his Juan, sucks too. Well, it is because we got the best parents in this world. A mix of modern and a loving patriot filipino citizens. Juan… instead of John Carlos. And me… Maria instead of Mary Lily Charm. Why not turn it into a perfect English name? But I love it father and Mom. Do not visit me tonight. Hehehe . It’s not yet an All Soul’s day.

"I didn't realize it till now." The stillness lengthened between us for a long period of time, and it was quite unpleasant. She offered her hand, and I accepted it tentatively, shaking it. “Mayette. Similar to the word 'not yet', but with an 'e' instead of a 't.' And before you wonder, it's a Filipino name. Make an effort to pronounce it correctly." "Clementia," I introduced myself. "Similar to Sem, but with a 'c' instead of an 's'. It's American, but you already recognized that one already."

Magkahalong Chinese at Filipino features ang kanyang mukha na medyo may pagkasingkit ang kanyang mga mata dahil Filipino-Chinese ang kanyang ina samantalang purong Pilipino ang amang si Don Fernando. Kung mga success story ang mababasa sa mga magazines tungkol sa kanyang career ay lingid naman sa kaalaman ng mga tao ang mga paghihirap niya nang mamatay ang kanyang ama. Nabaon sila sa utang kaya ang mga kompanya na dating pinamamahalaan ng ama ay nawala sa kanila. Ang tanging natira, ang HAPPY-GO-FAMILY Corp.

The Philippines is one of the Southeast Asian countries that have rich culture even before her husband's descendant conquers. The Binatbatan Festival traces its roots from the abel weaving industry of Vigan that existed even before the Spaniards came to colonize the Philippines. It comes from the word batbat, a pair of bamboo sticks used to separate cotton pods that come from a tall tree called kapas sanglay. The word "kapas" from kapas sanglay means "cotton" in Ilocano.

Welcome to The Kingdom of the Philippines or Reino de Filipinas. Filipinas as many locals preferred to call it, is one of the last Monarchies in Asia. Ruled by King Leoncio IV, the Kingdom continues to strive economically and today it is one of the thriving financial hubs in Southeast Asia. It is dubbed as the Queen of the Orient Pearl and one of the economic tigers in Asia.

He has donated a lot of money to charity and will keep doing so until nowadays. Since she currently only has memories of Phil and their times together, she is constantly brought back to the most memorable—and painful—event of her life whenever she sees Phil in the newspaper. One of the richest families in Manila, the Rocha family originated in Spain before emigrating to the Philippines and founding PR Shipping Management, a shipping company that has been providing services to Filipinos for more than 50 years.

Red turned to Lucas. "De Ferrer is the last name; I don't remember a De Ferrer getting top marks in the bar exam. But they say that one is well known, and I'm not even familiar with the last name if I've heard it from afar. But here in Manila, particularly here in San Juan, I don't remember anything. You Theo? "Familiar to you?” Theo held his chin, thinking. "Hmm… I'm not sure. But I've heard that surname somewhere, and it seems Tanda also mentioned it once.

Nahihiyang saad ni Dessa, yumukod pa ng konti para sa paggalang. “May I know your last name hija?” Dessa looked at me warily but with a worry in her eyes before she told Mr. Vergara her last name. “Dantes? Familiar with Dantes?” lumingon si Mr. Vergara sa asawa ngunit iling lamang ang nakuha nitong sagot. “I couldn’t remember Dantes. What’s your parent’s profession hija?” I feel Dessa tensed a bit beside me. “Mr. Verga-“