Filipino Humor and Identity: How Laughter Shapes Who We Are
” Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga! ” (If you have perseverance, you will have stew!) This classic Filipino proverb, often used to encourage hard work and patience, also reflects a playful sense of humor. After all, who wouldn’t want a delicious stew as a reward for their efforts? But beyond the literal meaning, this proverb, […]
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Filipino Humor and Gender: Stereotypes, Subversion, and Social Change
Filipinos love to laugh. It’s a fact. Whether it’s a witty pun, a hilarious impersonation, or a self-deprecating joke, humor is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture. But have you ever noticed how Filipino humor often plays with gender roles and stereotypes? From the bading jokes to the mataray auntie characters, gender is a recurring theme […]
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Colorum Culture: Riding the Illegal Transport System in the Philippines
The Philippine transportation landscape presents a complex tapestry of formal and informal systems, where the phenomenon of “colorum” vehicles has become deeply embedded in the daily lives of millions. The term “colorum,” derived from the Latin phrase “in saecula saeculorum” used in Catholic masses, originally referred to religious groups operating without official church approval. Today, […]
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