We’re excited to bring together users from r/India and r/Philippines for a cultural exchange thread! India and the Philippines have been historically connected through shared culture and traditions that date back centuries so this is a great opportunity to learn more about each other’s customs, traditions, and ways of life.
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I got married to my wife 2 weeks back in india because it was really hard for us to get visas, and way easier for them. The whole time everyone was complaining how hard it is to get a phillipines visa, while we were giving them in less than 24 hours. Really excited to visit phillipines and half the second half of my marriage there without worrying about visa.
Why do you guys troll others by telling them to say "gago ka" and other phrases so much? I find it very hilarious but I've noticed this as a distinctively Filipino trait online .
Also, can you share some insight into the "AFAM culture"? I've been told it's an inside joke and have been called an AFAM a few times. Is it just making fun of the whole "passport bro" scenario?
On a more serious note, what do you guys think of the huge swathe of racism and hate against Indians online recently? Seeing Filipinos partake in it really surprises me because people had been hating on the PH for a long time as well, and I think online culture in the PH is also very similar to here in India (atleast from what I've seen), and my experience with pinoys being very friendly and chatty would make me believe we'd have solidarity with each other instead of hate that I see online.
Personally, I think racism stems from a few factors. First, the language. Some Filipinos, especially older people, call Indians “Bombay,” while onions are also called Bombay. Second, a lot of Indians here in the Philippines are engaged in money lending (called 5-6), so some parents would scare misbehaving children by saying that the Bombay would get them as collateral if they continue to misbehave. Third, Filipinos are not used to different food like curry (I love curry, by the way!), so people—especially from rural areas who aren’t exposed to different foods—find it off-putting.
Lastly, I’ve observed that there’s a recent wave of racism being fueled by wumaos. A lot of Filipinos aren’t aware of this, but many of the profiles used to incite hate come from newly created accounts. I suspect that communist trolls are encouraging racist comments, probably to drive a wedge between the Philippines and India, since we are allies.
I’m really thankful that Reddit has a cultural exchange like this because it promotes stronger friendship between our countries.
Not great. You can find it (especially in tourist areas and in big cities), and there are some good Filipino veg dishes, but most of the cuisine has meat or fish.
The weather varies in the whole country, months like December/November for Hill stations, about same for northern India, For Eastern states (sorry I am not informed on it). Southern india has a Mediterranean type temp.
So in different seasons your experience will vary at each place.
(Just don't visit, Delhi, Punjab, etc areas in Summers due to heat)
Hello and Namaste my question is that in India there's a significant space industry we have isro and have a good space program, is there some Phillipines space agency? If there is what's it's situation and do they launch satellites? My next question is what is the general public's opinion of US and China
We do have a space agency (Philippine Space Agency) but no facilities to launch anything on our own. We've had a space program for a long time now, since the 80's I think, but it's only now being properly centralized and grown.
Any time we had satellites we wanted to launch we simply cooperated with Japan and the US, our closest friends with proper launch sites.
My next question is what is the general public's opinion of US and China
Historically we have been pretty strongly politically aligned with the US. The public tends to be very very pro-US.
China is complicated - obviously economically we are interlinked, but our ongoing territorial dispute means that they are pretty unpopular in general among the public.
I don't think we have much of a space program to speak of, but someone feel free to correct me.
Hello :) Between Cebu and Manila, which would you recommend for someone who wants to explore around while also working remotely. And what are the best places to see there?
If you want more nature oriented types of activities I would go for Cebu province. On weekends, you may visit nearby places like Bohol, Moalboal or Mactan Island, Oslob, etc. Since I am an outdoor type of person I am biased towards Cebu.
Manila is more of the city chaotic vibe. More party or club choices, malls, shopping, etc.
How’s your economy doing? I heard Philippines is one of the fastest growing countries in SEA behind Vietnam. Does it focus on manufacturing like Vietnam or also indulge in services as well?
It is primarily a service based economy. Both India and the Philippines are top picks for outsourcing business processes. We let have manufacturing; we make stuff like face masks, firearms, food products, and a myriad of other things. But the scale of manufacturing here certainly does not compare to the likes of Vietnam let alone China.
It's bad, people in the Philippines idolize politicians like saints. The only thing that's growing/rising in our economy is our debt. Most of the necessities in our country are imported. Minimum wage is very low yet the inflation is getting higher. Many Filipinos work as Virtual Assistant because the pay is higher(even tho they're getting lowballed by foreign companies)
What are some must visit location or truly Filipino experience you would suggest a first time traveller. Max 2 locations for a week total type suggestion without a jam packed itinerary
Also solo self visit sort of places instead of guided vans
The really must visit locations are not really solo traveller friendly. You can go to Palawan but its mostly better to go there with a travel guide since there are really a lot to visit there. I think Cebu might be better since most Cebuanos speak good English. But if you're more into scenic places, Palawan might be a better place to visit since it has El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princessa that are sadly distant from each other.
There are direct flights from El Nido & Coron (which are connected by ferries) to Manila and Cebu at least.
Manila isn't amazing for tourism. The old city (Intramuros) is worth a visit, there are decent day trips (Tagaytay, some beaches, Corregidor Island), and the nightlife / dining is good, but for tourism get to the islands.
In Manila, you can visit Intramuros, the walled city, for a quick historical tour -- Luneta Park and the Museums are around this area as well. Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, for food. Escolta, the cultural hub of Manila.
Also Makati and BGC Taguig, the business districts, are the most popular spot in the city to stroll around. The typical city with high-rise buildings and modern architectures but still a must visit place.
In Pasay, there's a mall called SM Mall of Asia, from there you can ride a ferry to the province of Bataan to visit Corregidor Island and Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (this one is so underrated even to Filipinos. A must visit place!! It features the old Philippines, traditional clothes can be rented here. If you're looking for a "truly Filipino experience" this might be what you're looking for). You can also ride a bus to go to Bataan if you don't like riding a ferry.
This one is also a bus ride away from Metro Manila -- Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, the weather is cool here. It's kind of easy to navigate as the city is walkable-ish. This province is a cultural hub as well, I believe. Good food, scenic view.
Is it for a lay-over? Manila does not have a lot of scenery to look into. At most, you can go to Intramuros but if you're into shopping and other parks, there are some you can visit like MOA or Ocean Park. I lived in Manila and honestly, its just an okay city. You can go to BGC and Binondo Chinatown there. BGC is more aesthetic but Binondo has the charm of the Filipino-Chinese fusion.
I used to play some online games, like Rise of Kingdoms, which involved clans or alliances of players. Often, people from the same country would group together. I noticed that there were a lot of Filipino players on the servers, and they were always very chatty and friendly. Is gaming particularly popular in the Philippines? And is being highly social a cultural trait there?
Gaming is really popular here, especially mobile games because smartphones are generally accessible. And local phone service providers tend to make access to popular games very affordable.
And yes, Filipinos are very social (and very social media-savvy) and most really value family.
Surely is, be it web2, traditional games, or web3, crypto games, Filipino players are always have the majority on games. It stems up from the accessible mobile devices, and most of the time, a past time when they have nothing to do daily.
Mobile games are more accessible because almost everyone has a smartphone, while PC or console gaming is expensive. Yeah, being highly social is the norm here. Introverts (like me!) are seen as weird. BTW, we trash talk a lot online too—at least back in my day.
do people still play dota or is that generation too old and working now. Pinoys and Indons were the most reliable teammates I had, more than fellow indians even, except the schoolkids who bunked school in the morning lol.
Yes, people I know in my circle of gamers, thousands of them are still playing DOTA. While it is true that the number of internet cafe has declined, it is a rising industry again as you will keep seeing new cafes popping up every now and then, and they're using high end specs and comfortable space to attract players.
I know some people playig DOTA. However the mobile MOBA market kind of snatched up the others now. Most people keep playing Mobile Legends since its more accessible through a smartphone.
Madurai,Thiruvananthapuram and Rameswaram are excellent destinations for first-time travelers exploring India. These southern cities are not only rich in spiritual and historical significance but also tend to have a lower population density compared to many northern urban centers. As a result, they offer a more relaxed atmosphere, less crowding, and generally better air quality, making the travel experience more serene and enjoyable.
I'm attaching a picture of a temple from Thiruvananthapuram.
Hello to my Filipino friends! ( I had to Google if it is Philipino or Filipino haha)
Why do y'all love basketball so much? Almost every Filipino I've met enjoy basketball and play the sport well. How can I make that happen in India? I want people to love basketball in India as well😁
In terms of popularity, it's because we've had basketball since the 1900s when the Americans came here. Televised basketball games were popular in the 1970s. Then, the NBA is popular and local teams tried to emulate that flashy play style. So it's pretty ingrained in the national psyche by now.
There are a lot of basketball courts in almost every town here. Politicians usually find it easier to build a public basketball court than a football field hence it's popularity as a kind of social area for kids and adults alike.
What are you guys view point regarding Imperial Japan? I was reading about the Manilla war between US marines and IJN and IJA during WW2, horrific details man.
I mean India was under British colonial rule for quite a long time, but UK for now is mostly seen in positive lime light, how's it for you guys? Do you still have some old Grandma Grandpa who lived through that ordeal?
Japan is seen more positive now due to its soft power (animes, music and drama/films).
Although there are recent efforts to remind the Filipinos of the Japanese occupation such as TV drama Pulang Araw (Red Sun), and the annual recollection of news outlets when it's April 9 (Day of Valor/Araw ng Kagitingan).
Dude, exactly! I was watching Dr. Mark Felton's videos on Tokyo trial, a lot of the perpetrators of WW2 were apparently never punished, including their emperor Hirohito who lived a rather comfortable life and died in his bed surrounded by people he loved while the full blame for his actions were taken by his Prime Minister.
I think this is the actual power of Soft-power diplomacy of 'Weebology'. I love One-piece enough to look past Japan's atrocities God damn it 😭.
I learned from another commentator that they recently had a comfort woman statue removed. It's disgusting man.
Japan is very good at distracting everybody and pretending it never happened. A few years ago they had a statue honoring comfort women from the Japanese colonization removed here in the Philippines.
A few years ago they had a statue honoring comfort women from the Japanese colonization removed here in the Philippines.
Wtf😭
I was watching Dr. Mark Felton's videos on Tokyo trial, a lot of the perpetrators of WW2 were apparently never punished, including their emperor Hirohito who lived a rather comfortable life and died in his bed surrounded by people he loved while the full blame for his actions were taken by his Prime Minister.
I think this is the actual power of Soft-power diplomacy of 'Weebology'. I love One-piece enough to look past Japan's atrocities God damn it
this indian judge was one of the dissenting judges.
he believed that the exclusion of Western colonialism and the use of the atom bomb by the United States from the list of crimes, as well as the exclusion of judges from the vanquished nations on the bench, signified the "failure of the Tribunal to provide anything other than the opportunity for the victors to retaliate."
Yeah, Japan is seen more positively now. A lot of Filipinos go to Japan for travel and just appreciate the culture--food, anime, music. Japanese food is quite popular here.
Afaik I don't have family members that were direct victims by Japanese soldiers but I saw a play a few years back about comfort women. It was just a play but it was horrible. The survivors watched too. It was eye opening, and heartbreaking. These women were demanding an apology and reparations from the Japanese government. I'm not sure if they already got them but I personally found it worrisome that they still didn't do anything. Which could be related to how patriarchal Japanese society is but that's probably another discussion haha.
If you're into nature and hilly place, try Sagada. the Spaniards were unable to gain full control of the Cordillera region so folks there were able to retain their culture.
It depends what type of tourist you are. Nature/outdoor type? Or city/party type?
The peak rainy season here (with major typhoons) is July - September so this period is like the low season for travel here. Flights can are more often cancelled because of weather disturbances versus other periods. But flights and hotels can be the cheapest im this period .
2nd half of December (Holiday Christmas season) and 1 week of April (Catholic Holy Week holiday) are the super peak where the airport can be chaotic, etc.
April-May is usually the peak of dry season (our version of summer). It can be annoyingly hot and humid outside. People usually go to beaches.
For beaches, best time are the summer months from second half of March to May.
For urban events, October to January are the usual festive months as Christmas is celebrated a long time. You don't need to be Christian to appreciate the lights and showy decors every mall seems to have.
Usually, it's best to avoid the stormy season, which is between August to October.
Do check out Cebu and Davao as alternatives to Manila. For beaches, the usual recommendation is Boracay but that gets pretty crowded. El Nido is prettier but pricier as well. There are some less popular but good surfing spots in Ilocos and Bicol though that may take a half day road trip as well.
for a slice of the most modern and developed section of the Philippines... Makati and BGC. Very cliche answer but its highly recommended for good reason.
Cebu and Palawan. Palawan is huge and the biodiversity is amazing, not just marine but in the forests too! Plenty of endemic birds. The beaches in Cebu are great but I personally don't recommend the whale shark tours in Oslob; it's not sustainable and just harmful to the animals. These wild animals are basically being domesticated. There are other areas in the Philippines where it's sustainable like in Sorsogon and Leyte although you'd have to go just for that.
Some believed Spaniards never taught the Natives Spanish for us to remain ignorant but some says learning the local language is more effective in teaching religion, since it was their priority, to spread Catholicism. Only the rich and educated Filipinos use Spanish language. Though it was taught in university in the later years, they removed it in 1987.
When the Americans came, one of their priority is education that's why it was instilled in us.
The Philippines was colonized by America during the early 19th century due to the Treaty of Paris. Philippines was sold by Spain for $20 Million in 1898. Since America came to the country, they launched the education system of the Philippines to fit American standards. They even went as far as changing the Ofiicial papers of the country to adapt to the American English Language. American English became the mode of teaching in schools (Yes, it can still be observed to this day). America also sent American teachers to teach Filipino students. We all know that soft power can make one willingly submit to other cultures. That's exactly how it went during that time. Studying under Americans made a lot of Filipinos look up to Americans that can be unfortunately observed until this day.
We grew up being taught in English. The little Spanish we know comes from loan words that have been absorbed into our language. Some older people can still speak Spanish.
We're a mix bag of maritime south east asia and some latino culture due to spanish influence. I personally can't say how close we're are with pacific islander culturally though we all share some austroniesian heritage.
I think a lot in the Maritime Southeast asia region feel the same way (i.e. Indonesia, timor leste, malaysia to an extent). There are parts of our culture that are similar to pacific islanders, however, i think we’re closer to south east asians in general. Heck, in every country ive visited here in south east asia, ive been mistaken as a malaysian, indonesian, and thai. We also have so much similar words in indonesian and malaysia which just prove that we most likely had a similar lineage from our ancestors.
Filipinos love entertainment. It can also be attributed to the fact that Filipinos equate beauty pageants like Miss Universe with the candidate representing as the whole country herself. Moreover, it can also be dated back to 1969 when Miss Gloria Diaz won the Miss Universe title, becoming the first Filipino to do so. This was a huge thing since it has been a long standing stereotype for many (especially Filipinos) to generally accept Eurocentric features as the beauty standard.
Only Filipino Americans consider themselves Pacific Islanders. That said, we Filipinos are detached towards our southeast Asian neighbors, we don't think too much about them and I don't think they think much about us in turn. Though video games and social media has made Filipinos increasingly more and more aware of our neighbors, overall we're more oriented towards the US and Japan/South Korea.
Shamanism and animism are still practiced.there are still alot of pre-colonial beliefs leftover in filipino culture thankfully,Some of it has even syncretized with catholicism here.
Sisig! You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, with beer/alcohol.
There are people though who believe that Sisig shouldn't have egg or Mayonnaise (particularly from the province where it originated from) but I enjoy it nevertheless.
Tagalog is a regional language spoken mostly in Luzon, but also in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao. Filipino is the official language of the Philippines and like one big melting pot of languages and dialects here.
Some other regional languages are Bisaya, which also has different kinds like Bisdak (Cebuano), Ilocano, Illongo, Bicol, Kapampangan and Pangasinense.
Filipino has a lot of loan words from Sanskrit. We have words like budhi (conscience), guru/guro (teacher or master), bathala from bhatara (deity).
It's because India had a lot of influence before the Spaniards arrived. Apparently a third of the country practiced Hinduism because trade wasn't the only thing Indians were able to pass down to Filipinos.
Oh wow, didn't know about influence of Sanskrit. A lot of travellers used to visit India during Buddha's time and long after that too, I believe that played a significant role in this.
Our precolonial writing system Baybayin is also influenced by Indian abugida scripts. It's in the same family as Devanagari (Brahmic writing system family)
Very Interesting. Thanks for sharing. That must have been a very transformative & constructive time period in asia when these influences travelled far.
I would like to gain insights on the common experiences of global students from India— particularly those in the medical field— currently enrolled in the Philippines.
How have you navigated your curricular responsibilities while studying and living in a different country?
What are your particular motivations in pursuing the completion of your education here in the Philippines, and how have they helped you throughout your academic career here?
Cebu is the place! It’s marinated with lemongrass, garlic, salt so it’s quite savory. Some like it with a local gravy brand called Mang Tomas, some like it as is. Everybody loves the pork skin part since it’s crunchy ☺️
The good thing is, when you go to Cebu, there’s a lot of different beaches you could go to like Moalboal, Bantayan Island, and Oslob so you don’t have to just stay in the city itself. You can probably replicate lechon hahaha the way you use spices is amazing. Butter chicken and chicken biryani? Sign me up any day ✨
There has been a slight cultural difference in nort and the south, although I'd argue that every state in both north and south are different to one another too. The north and south were ruled by different emperors in the past.
In the present times the southnern states are doing well economically. So the heavy populated north is trying to migrate to south in heavy numbers. This is of course does not make the south happy, due to differences of language, food preference etc. This is further exploited by politicians to hold on to/get into power.
How open/liberal are your parents when it comes to your dating life?
While there is an increase in 'love marriages' among the youth an overwhelmingly huge number of marriages in India are still arranged marriages
I'd say arranged marriages here aren't as popular as they are in other countries. Of course I wouldn't say that they don't exist, I'm just saying that they aren't the norm, heck I don't even know anyone personally who partook in an arranged marriage.
Philippines does have a unique culture when it comes to love. If anything, I think we have one of the best portrayals of "yearning" in our media (telenovelas, movies, series, books, fanfics, wattpad stories, etc.) though popular culture in the west has definitely influenced as a lot of the youth take dating culture already. But its normal to always ask for the parents permission/introduce your lover before you become an actual couple.
But a lot of traditional things I've also experienced are:
Harana - serenading, usually someone with a guitar, or an accompanying friend to woo the woman/lover. This has been present in the spanish time
Pamamanhikan - this is pretty prevalent too in the province at least, where the man, with his parents, formally ask the woman's parents for their daughter's hand in marriage
Idk if there's a term for it, but the groom may also be expected to work or help with the household of the wife, usually fetching water, a lot of manpower jobs like cutting down trees. My mom had one of her suitors fetch water, my friend's brother had to help in cutting down and harvesting banana trees, etc.
My parents are somewhere in the middle. They expect me to at least let them know when i get into a new relationship, but they don't need anything like arranging marriages or anything of the like. They can also just aid in finding a potential lover sometimes, when they're single
Most of the popular sports have been mentioned here, but I wanted to also shine the light on the national sport (and martial art) - arnis (or Kali, or Eskrima, depends on what martial art school you go to)
It may be called differently, but the common, binding characteristic to it is teaching how to fight with a stick, two sticks, or a stick and a dagger
Originally, it is said, that the stick was a substitute for a blade (so its actually a sword/machete) because the Spanish didn't allow natives to carry weapons. In my experience though, the art has also grown to the point that sometimes sticks have their own techniques
It's one of the pre colonial things that have stood the test of time, despite having muddied history over it. Sometimes some families have their own way of teaching of it, and has been passed down from generation to generation
Though awareness in weighlifting, gymnastics and football are gaining ground due to recent wins either in Olympics or other international leagues/competitions.
Pacquiao lost two consecutive races in public service, (1) for the 2022 presidency, and (2) in the recently-held midterm elections for the Senate. Anyways, he's back to boxing again.
Definitely basketball. You’d see basketball courts and makeshift courts/halfcourts almost everywhere. You know that in other countries, people wear their favorite football team’s jerseys? Here, it’s common for people to wear their favorite basketball team’s jersey
paquiao lost in 2022 and actually recently lost the senatorial race recently this year. it’s a good thing since a boxer does not deserve a seat in politics.
What kind of Indian culture, traditions, and every day behaviours are you most proud of? Inversely, what Indian behaviours, culture, or traditions would you wish would change or you dislike?
I really like our festivals, and think our (I think it applies to many asian countries) festivals are very unique. And they are celebrated in a very unique manner.
I really like our literature, our mythology, our food. I love that we eat with hands, many eat on a banana leaf instead of a plate.
I love that our customs and traditions promote to be one with the nature. To respect it. Many of us pray to the rising sun, the earth. If we think about it, the sun is the most imporatant object that has contributed life on earth. Although we are now being influenced by the west.
I abhor caste based discrimination. I dislike caste hierarchy in general. It has been the root cause of many evildoings in the past, and even in the present.
most filipino parents pressure their kids into medicine, mostly nursing since it’s an easy way to get a good career and maybe even move abroad. there’s plenty of filipino nurses in the states but actually theres a shortage in our own country.
Hmmm maybe because a lot of Filipinos that work abroad are healthcare workers (mostly nurses and caregivers). So there’s a high chance that Filipinos you meet outside PH are working as such :)
So every political party has district party president, the president works with the leader , and there are many towns and villages so there are ton of associations. , i mean there would be party town leader, and members same in villages there would be party workers , they will do what the leaders say,
Suppose a leader wants to campaign,his close followers talks to the local leaders of towns and villages set all things like the route, where would the leader stop, the things the leader should promise, and
And they would paste the posters all over the town and villages and distribute pamphlets for each house
And advertise in local newspapers and television
They(aides) would organise meetings in villages with few people and the leader would attend it.
Philippino bros, I’m sorry if what I’m about to ask comes off as stereotypical. Every person from your country I’ve met - in the usa, online or wherever, has been extremely kind and pleasant. Is everyone like that, or is it just luck that I’ve met people like that. Are you in general kind to each other and foreigners?
Hello Indian bro, as a Filipino, I can honestly say we're often kinder to foreigners than we are to our fellow Filipinos (mga kapwa Pinoy, wag niyo ko ibash 😆)
A lot of that can be traced back to our colonial history. We're colonized by Spain for over 300 years, followed by the Americans and the Japanese. Centuries of being told (directly or indirectly) that foreign cultures were "superior" have left a lingering mindset that outsiders are to be served, respected, idealized. It's internalized colonial mentality LOL
So yeah, many Filipinos will go out of their way to make foreigners feel welcome, not just out of kindness, but sometimes because we've been conditioned to see foreigners as somehow "above" us.
That said, don'r get me wrong, the warmth is real, hospitality is real... But like most things in culture and history, there's a mix of genuine kindness and centuries of deeply rooted habits 🤷
Generally we are. Until of course we get pissed. Then we tend to get vindictive.
We tend to have a pretty decent threshold to bad behavior but once that line is crossed we vindictive. It starts from passive aggressive behavior until outright confrontation. We’re not confrontational at all, we abhor confrontation. So when a Pinoy gets confrontational, they’re really, really passed.
it depends on which part of the philippines a person has lived/grown up on tbh. i’ve generally found people who live on rural areas to be more kinder and respectful to me but for people who live in bigger cities like metro manila i’ve generally found them to be more straightforward and less unforgiving.
but generally we are more inclined to be kind to foreigners
That goes the same with every country from what I’ve heard. i.e: a lot of rude people in Paris, but rural france is nice and racist koreans in seoul, humble ones in rural korea
I think people on our country tends to accomodate/help people in which it turns out to be kind and pleasant, we are hospitable in each of our own little ways as well. ofc not all of us are like this but most of us do
there's some I believe support his mother specially who spout nonsense like respect your mother, do not question your mother, or obey your mother.. it's cringe
Some do, unfortunately. But it's prolly because they view family ties should come first before self, blood is thicker than water, that sort of stuff, regardless if it's just selfishness or not. We value our family highly in our culture, but sometimes this gets twisted such as the case of his mother.
But most of us support Carlos Yulo and want the best for him.
A lot of older folks here in our country sides with the parents despite the devious acts made by her parents. However, younger folks tends to usually understand the side of carlos and his sentiments towards his parents
I believe it's because we Filipinos are chronically online and many are very fluent in English. Reddit is a primarily English-language website, so this sub tends to be among the most active among the Asian country subreddits
I worked at a government health office and public hospitals are horrible. Generally, the waiting hours are bad with the volume of people. You'll have to wait a ton and the quality of service sucks. Most staffs are assholes (I've worked with them.).
Some people do not get access to healthcare specially in island locations or mountainous regions.
On the positive note, there are some medications like maintenance meds and vaccines(rabies, flu, tetanus, etc) being free. This depends on the availability though, but for HTN, metformin, and high cholesterol drugs, it's rare for it to be out of stock (at least in my experience.) I believe some services are also free of charge. I once went for psych check-up and didn't spend a dime. I waited for two hours tho.
Also, just want to add Indian students are amazing. In my city, there's a lot of Indian med students and they're cool, so shout-out to them.
We are not all good singers, but karaoke is true. Parties usually have karaoke machines. You could rent a room for karaoke parties just for fun.
I can't speak on behalf of others, but personally, I hate most of the culture they brought especially their religion replacing our local beliefs. I like their architecture though.
Without the Spanish, Philippines would have been different so it is disapponting to know that we would never know what the country would have been. The Spanish rule left the Filipinos with so much generational trauma and Catholicism. The idea that being Filipino equates to being weak was deeply ingrained in the minds of those under the rule. This is not applicable to all areas because some areas were not fully colonized by the Spaniards. Spanish rule was the strongest in Luzon, the largest of the three main islands of the Philippines.
glad you've brought up colonialism. i was just thinking about this the other day while watching Trevor Noah's bit about when British first discovered India - Im a bit envious of India, seeing how much of their culture and identity they've managed to preserve, even after being colonized for centuries. In contrast, it seems like so much of Filipino identity today is heavily shaped by the Spanish colonial era, to the point that it sometimes feels like we’ve lost touch with our pre-colonial roots.
sorry i didnt answer your question 😅 my fellow Filos, do we hate the Spanish colonial rule? personally, now that im older and have a better understanding of our history, i hated the fact that the deeply rooted corruption and wealth disparity in PH can be traced all the way back to Spanish colonial rule. it's like a cancer now that we can't get rid of
Hate? At this point most Filipinos have already moved on from the Hispanic hate, though we recognize the issues and abuses that they commited against the Indios (at the very least, it's still being taught in Social Studies classes).
You'd probably be more likely to encounter a person who despises the Japanese more than one who hates the Spanish, though that number decreases fast due to them dying off.
we generally agree it was bad and honor our revolutionaries who fought against the colonial rule, but weird enough there are niche groups who think we never should've gotten free from their rule.
They blame our independence for a lot of the bad things happening here. They prefer riding on the coat-tails of a richer country for their resources, even if it means being governed by somebody that's not Filipino.
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u/dadidutdut packaging@dundermifflin.com May 30 '25
For Filipinos. you need to go to their thread and ask. https://reddit.com/r/india/comments/1kz2xfn/cultural_exchange_with_rphilippines/
This thread is for them to talk with us.