Filipino English

Which moment has defined your life so far? Whether she likes it or not, Iris’s life has been divided into two: Before the Incident, and After the Incident. Something very private was made very public, and since then life has been about recovering from being shamed, discovering her true friends, and struggling to find a new normal. Two years into this new life and she finally connects with a guy again. He lives in the apartment down the hall, he’s hot, and he doesn’t look at her that way. He doesn’t know what happened. But he also won’t give her his name, not right away - which has to mean he’s got something to hide too.

Freddie Ruiz is cursed. While other people may have bad days, Freddie and his family have had bad generations: from bird poop splatting on him during picture day to the many tumbles and trips that earned him the nickname Faceplant Freddie.

Thea gets a chance to begin anew at Pacific Academy. There, she’s a star athlete, someone with friends and popularity. But disaster strikes at Junior Stunt Warrior summer camp with her new friends: Her extremely uncool former best friend, Evan, shows up too, and she discovers that stunt class is the one activity she’s not good at. Actually, it’s something she’s terrified of. It all reminds Thea of the shy, invisible version of herself she’s determined to leave behind.

Angel has just lost her father, and her mother's grief means she might as well be gone, too. She's got a sister and a grandmother to look out for, and a burgeoning consciousness of the unfairness in the world - in her family, her community, and her country. Set against the backdrop of the second Philippine People Power Revolution in 2001, the contemporary struggles of surviving Filipina "Comfort Women" of WWII, and a cold winter’s season in the city of Chicago is the story of a daughter coming of age, coming to forgiveness, and learning to move past the chaos of grief to survive.

Just press play, and you'll hear Filipino words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along! You'll learn 180+ most common Filipino words and phrases while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.

Well, no matter how many women I dated in the West, I just couldn't find the right one until I went to the Philippines. Wow, what a culture shock from our country! But nevertheless, the Philippines is an awesome, beautiful country with lots of stuff to do and see for a very inexpensive price. I just can't believe it sometimes.

If you want to learn some exquisite recipes of Filipino dishes, then check this How to Cook Filipino Food guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover recipes that are surely mouthwatering and inviting to eat.

This book offers an amusing approach to understanding some of the parenting styles of most Filipino women - styles that have been observed and passed on to generations. Most books on parenting offer an up-to-date parenting style, addressing the needs of both parents and children. Although there's nothing wrong with that, a Filipino mother’s approach to parenting is unique, and yet you’ll find that children reared by a Filipino mother grew up to be disciplined and respectful.

Should you meet up with a Thai or Filipina ladyboy? Loads of guys get stuck choosing which is best for them, which is why I've put together this guide showing all their differences (as well as some similarities)! I've been in Bangkok for 10 years and have dated ladyboys from Thailand and the Philippines and know the differences you can expect. I share all here, the good and bad, to help you decide which nationality is better suited to you.