Good Filipino Traits Novels & Stories

Mas gusto ko pa rin talaga ang mga babae sa Pinas kaysa sa mga banyaga. No matter how attractive foreign women may be, I’ve always preferred a Filipina. There’s something about their spirit and personality that resonates with me, and it makes me feel at home in a way nothing else does. Mas masarap silang mahalin, at higit sa lahat, maalaga ang mga pinay. Hindi ko naman sinabi sa kanya kung taga-saan ako at kung anong lahi ko, pero alam niyang sa ibang bansa ako nakatira.

he asked. I smiled. “I’m thinking of how lucky I am to have you.” Napangiti siya at niyakap ako. “Mas maswerte ako sa ‘yo. Because you stayed even though I'm not an ideal boyfriend to have.” “Anong sinasabi mo? Ideal boyfriend ka kaya. Matangkad, gwapo, magaling magluto, gentleman, thoughtful, caring, and aside from those traits, you have a very big...”

Hindi ganitong klaseng lalaki ang pinangarap kong mapangasawa. Ang lalaking pangarap kong mapangasawa ay katulad ng tatay ko na mabait, masipag at maalalahanin. Gusto ko iyong ipinapakita sa akin na concern siya sa akin. At lahat ng mga katangian na gusto ko sa lalaking mapapangasawa ko ay wala kay Phil kahit mayaman at guwapo pa siya. Hindi naman kasi ajo naghahangad ng guwapo at mayamang mapapangasawa. Basta ang mahalaga ay ipinapakita at ipinapadama niya sa akin na mahalaga ako sa kanya at mahal niya ako ay sapat na sa akin iyon. At sana ay matagpuan ko ang taong iyon kapag natapos na ang kontrata naming dalawa ni Phil.

Turo niya sa likuran. "Nakakahiya naman," I giggled. "But okay. I wanna appreciate his products." "Naka... Nakakahiya? What's that?" "Oh, it's just a Filipino expression," iling ko. "Don't worry. I'm not bad-mouthing you." "So you're a Filipino as well? What a coincidece! He's a Filipino too! You two could get along pretty well," ngiti niya. Eh? Pilipino rin? May mga Pilipino din palang nakikipagsalaparan dito for pastries? I mean, if you're a Filipino then you are probably good at something. We excel in our passions because we are known to be hardworking individuals.

“Haven’t your parents taught you well to respect every memory of every person, especially those of the dead?” He can’t help herself chuckling again. “Well, sad to say but it was not.” “Your mistake!’ her quick answer with a sarcastic look. She started to move her steps out of the way. “That’s why Filipino culture is highly humiliated. Many of you aren’t too brave to stand out for their traditions and beliefs. Poor Filipinos!” Napa ‘Wow!’ siya sa mga sinabing iyon ng babae. Daig pa nito ang sikat na personalidad ng pinoy na malakas mangcritic.

"Akala mo talaga nag-e-enjoy ako no." "Bakit, hindi ba?" "Oo naman. Enjoy na enjoy ako. Free ride, e. Anything that is free is welcome for Filipinos." Tumawa nang pagak ang lalaki bago nagpakawala ng hininga. "Right. I've experienced it."

Sabi niya sa malambing ma tinig. " Ofcourse you can. What about money? You want some?" Anito "I think you better give it sa mga charity kesa sakin. You know me i am not materialistic and gastador. " Sabi pa niya kunwaring maarteng tinig. Hinaplos ng ama ang kanyang buhok. "Kaya nga proud ako sayo. Hindi kami nagkamali ng pagpapalaki sayo ng iyong ina." Sabi pa nito na maluha-luha.

Gusto niyang sabihin na hindi kasi siya ganoon kaganda at kaputi. Faith Avila is a picture of a true Filipina; kayumanggi at simple. She's not a type of beauty queen, but she has her own looks na pinilahan din naman ng mga manliligaw. Napunta nga lang siya sa manlolokong si Kiel.

Insultong saad nito sa akin. Ngumisi naman ako. "Cheap country? Aren't you aware that your country's massive producer of Gold is Philippines? And also pearls? Just because our language is not english you will already insult our country. Why? Do you really feel too high because you're american? Aren't you being racist? For a person who works with Government, you are a fool and filthy and narrow minded being that can't think what's right and wrong. You have no difference from Homo Sapiens." Sagot ko rito. "You better quit your job and just work with all english people, or better be, a cavewoman. Dun ka naman magaling eh."

Siguro isa pang dahilan kung bakit ako nag-e-enjoy ay dahil gusto ko talaga ang ginagawa ko. The people in SPU are really cool. Aaminin kong, may mga iilan na alam kong hindi ko talaga makakasundo pero ano ba naman sila kumpara sa napakaraming Peterfolks na mas nagbibigay kulay sa buhay ko. Mayayaman ang karamihan ng mga nag-aaral dito pero hindi sila ‘yong mga tipong super taas na hindi mo ma-reach. Humility, respect, kindness and excellence ang core values ng SPU na ipinamamalas ng mga estudyante rito.