Kapre Filipino Novels & Stories

34 A sound Filipinos make when they tease someone with a crush, or two people who have crushes on each other 35 That fluttering, exciting, and jittery feeling you get when you like someone 36 An expression that can mean “Oh my”, “Oh my gosh”, “Oh dear”, “Uh-oh”. 37 Lumpiang shanghai = spring rolls with meat and vegetables ; Pancit = noodles ; Kare-kare = Stew with thick peanut sauce, vegetables, and meat. 38 Supposedly. 39 “Oh my gosh, this child.” 40 “Whatever, go do what you want.”

She couldn’t understand what Consuelo was getting at. “What do you mean?” “Could it be that you’re pregnant?” FOOTNOTES (1) Anak: A Filipino term that means child or son/daughter. It is often used by parents when addressing their children. (2) Tablea: Refers to tablets of pure ground cacao used in traditional Filipino chocolate drinks or recipes. (3) Kiniwar: is a delectable rice cake wrapped in banana leaves, representing the rich culinary heritage of Apayao. (4) ‘Nay: A shortened, affectionate form of Nanay, the Filipino word for mother.

I tried to figure out where that smoke was coming from. I was surprised, confused and at the same time scared, as my hairs stood on end at what I saw. There was a large and dark-skinned man who was sitting on top of the tree. He was absolutely dark, had red eyes, held a large cigar, and was dirtier than the beggars that usually roamed the streets of our city. I couldn’t help but stare at it and wonder what kind of creature I just saw. Then I was signaled by my classmates since we were already in front of the churchyard. When we got off the jeep, it was only then that I realized that what I saw was a Kapre. In Philippine Ogre, it was a kind of troll but lived in trees!

kaya pala kakaiba ang kinikilos niya kanina" wika ni Maynard, "Baby, I think we have to go to the philippines, siguradong hindi rin nila tayo titigilan kahit nasaan man tayo," wika ni Rui sa asawa. "mabuti pa nga, at least naroon kami upang mas maprotektahan namin kayong dalawa, lalo na ngayon, delikado kay Rui ang lumaban dahil nagdadalang tao siya, ayaw naming mapahamak ang future inaanak namin," wika ni Case.

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.

He was gentle to his crewmates and supported them to do a good job. Other than him, he has two friends. It seems like they were called Trenton and Patrick. Damn, they were all handsome and tall! How come Filipinos have good genes, even the ladies in the pageant were superb! How come they were all human beings, they looked like gods and goddesses! Their masculinity and feminity were very diverse compared here in China.

and the "Black Guard" Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio (November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899) was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War. As one of the youngest generals in the Revolutionary Army, he was known for the successful assault on the Spanish barracks in the municipality of Paombong, his victory on the first phase Battle of Quingua and his last stand at the Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine-American War. Because of his youth, he became known as the "Boy General". He was also known as a ladies man and was described by National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin as the "Byron of Bulacan". María Josefa Gabriela Cariño de S

His tongue could still taste the sweetness of her delectable lips. Enough! Napaungol siya nang malakas. His arousal was getting out of control. "Stop acting like a bashful teenager, man!" bulyaw niya sa sarili, ngunit pabulong lang. "You can have any woman you want--and Samantha Cruz is not an exception!" Ever since he got back to his father's home country, he had been discovering that Filipina women were not so different with other countries'. Ultra-modern na rin. Sanay na sa mga live-in arrangements at sa mga one-night stands.

I said. "Sir, I don't understand ahm... speak English." He replied, D*mn it! nalimutan ko wala pala ako sa pinas, P*nyet*ng! (I forgot I'm not in the Philippines, mother f*cker!)