Filipino English

Ever felt like chucking it all and moving to an island paradise? Award-winning journalist David Haldane and his Filipino wife, Ivy, met on an international dating site. Ten years later, with David laid off from his dream job at the LA Times and frustrated by mounting costs in America, they made the bold decision to move to the Philippine island of Mindanao, where Ivy grew up.

Discover the Strength of Family, Faith, and Filipino Culture. Step into a world where family ties bind not just generations together, but also weave the very fabric of society. The Heart of the Home: Filipino Values and Catholic Faith Strengthening Family Bonds is a profound exploration of how traditional Filipino values, underpinned by Catholic faith, serve as the cornerstone for nurturing family bonds that endure the tests of time and modernity. This book offers more than just insights—it is a guide to cultivating a home filled with love, peace, and resilience.

The Battle Against COVID-19 Filipino American Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines of the Pandemic Response is a tribute to all health and essential workers who provide critical services to save lives. These frontliners have risked their lives during this pandemic and sadly, a significant number have succumbed to the deadly virus.

The second book in John Reinhard Dizon's Generations series tells the story of Teodulfo Dizon: a teenager from Bical, the San Pedro District of the Philippine Islands. Son of a decommissioned Spanish officer, Teodulfo works as a house boy in the US military sector and makes connections that change his future. He and his friends seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to America, where they eventually find themselves in San Antonio, Texas. Soon, Teodulfo becomes a dynamic figure within the Filipino community as well as with the Mexicans. But will his dreams become legend?

Imagine embarking on a journey where your financial decisions are not just transactions but acts of faith and wisdom. Wealth with Wisdom: Blending Catholic and Filipino Practices in Finance offers a groundbreaking exploration of how Catholic ethics and Filipino traditions can enrich your financial well-being while nourishing your soul. At the heart of this remarkable guide is the conviction that managing wealth is not about accumulation but about stewardship, sustainability, and responsibility.

Who needs to spend all that money on expensive takeout? With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be cooking delicious Filipino food at home in no time! There are 50 recipes right here for you to enjoy. Save money, and learn to cook delicious meals today!

Do you want to learn about Filipino culture, holidays, and traditions? And do you want to learn a bit of Filipino along the way? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Filipino: The Master Guide to Filipino Holidays for Beginners is designed for learners of all levels and anyone interested in Filipino culture.

In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you'll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Filipino words. Most importantly, you'll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings.

Are you a mature man seeking genuine love and companionship? Look no further than the enchanting archipelago of the Philippines! In "An Older Gentleman's Best Tips To Finding Love & Marriage In The Philippines," you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom and insights tailored to help you navigate the complexities of dating and courtship in this vibrant Southeast Asian nation. In this comprehensive guide, an experienced older gentleman shares his firsthand experiences and time-tested advice on meeting and connecting with single Filipina women

Going to the Philippines and looking to make friends? Don't leave home without the Top 25 Filipino Questions You Need to Know! In this powerful audiobook, you'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the book, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself!

Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Filipino Bundle - Filipino for Beginners (Level 2) focuses on everyday Filipino—the kind that you yourself will use in the Philippines.

Evan Saatchi can’t keep his eyes off his new co-worker, Dalisay Ramos. Newly arrived from Manila to lead their travel app’s Asia division, nothing matters more to Dalisay than tradition and family. When Evan asks her out, she soundly rejects him for his cheek. Evan learns from his Filipino friends that Dalisay expects more from potential suitors. If he wants a chance with her, he’s going to have to go through the Five Stages: the courtship ritual that lovers in the Philippines have performed for generations.

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.

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.

For most, the name 'Lucky Plaza' alone is inseparable from its association with the local Filipino community; to say the words 'Lucky Plaza' is to mean 'Little Manila'. It's a place most Singaporeans would rarely think to visit, other than as another place to eat at when in Orchard Road (and...

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.

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one...

“The rare kind of book I can’t believe doesn’t already exist . . . [a] clear, clever voice and incisive social commentary elevate the book’s irresistible will-they-won’t-they romance to a once-in-a-lifetime read about truth, art, vulnerability, and all the sticky places they intersect...

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.

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.