Tag: Filipino culture

A close-up shot of a large, freshly harvested bunch of green Cavendish bananas, with the lush, green background of a Panabo plantation.
Travel Destinations

Panabo City Travel Guide: Exploring the Heart of the Philippines’ Banana Capital

There’s a unique kind of beauty in the landscapes that feed a…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
An overhead shot of a traditional Hilot session in progress, showing banana leaves, a small bowl of coconut oil, and the healer's hands on a person's back in a serene, natural setting.
Health & Wellness PH

Why Filipinos Still Trust Hilot: Unpacking the Ancient Art of Touch in a Modern World

In my travels across the Philippines, from the bustling urban centers of…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
A Filipino family in silence, struggling to talk about mental health issues
Health & Wellness PH

Mental Health Stigma in Pinoy Families: Breaking the Silence

Mental health is finally gaining attention in the Philippines, yet many Pinoy…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
Filipino stepfather bonding with his stepchildren at home.
Parenting & Family Life

The Challenges of Being a Stepdad in the Philippines

Becoming a stepdad in the Philippines is not as simple as marrying…

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Randy Batiquin
Confusion about the word Langgam which means ant in Tagalog and bird in Bisaya.
Politics & Society

A Comparative Linguistic Analysis of Tagalog, Cebuano, and Their Closest Relatives

I. The Genetic Tapestry: Locating Central Philippine Languages within Austronesia The profound…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
A visual split showing a traditional Bayanihan scene on the left and a modern Filipino scrolling on a phone on the right, questioning if the Bayanihan spirit is being lost in the digital age.
Politics & Society

Is the Bayanihan Spirit Dying?

💔 Is the Bayanihan Spirit Dead? A Shocking Confession We grew up…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
A joyful Filipino family gathered around a karaoke machine, with one member singing passionately into the microphone, illustrating how karaoke is a central part of Filipino social life.
Politics & Society

Mic Drop: How Karaoke Shaped Filipino Social Life 🎤

🔥 The Mic Is On: How a Machine Became the Heart of…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
A Filipino family welcoming guests with strained smiles, overlaid with ghostly images of a hand taking money from a wallet, symbolizing the hidden financial cost of their hospitality.
Politics & Society

The Hidden Cost of Filipino Hospitality 💔

💔 The Smile That Hides a Thousand Burdens: Is Our Hospitality Hurting…

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Randy Batiquin
A young Filipino woman being held back by ghostly figures, symbolizing the burden of outdated Filipino customs like 'utang na loob' and social pressure.
Politics & Society

Outdated Filipino Customs We Need to Ditch in 2025

🔥 The "Toxic" Filipino Traits We Need to Unlearn The Philippines is…

Randy Batiquin
Randy Batiquin
A family dinner scene in the Philippines where each member is absorbed in their smartphone, highlighting how social media is changing family interaction.
Politics & Society

How Social Media is Reshaping Filipino Families

💔 The Great Filipino Family Divide: Are We Connected or Drifting Apart?…

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Randy Batiquin