If you were to travel about 7,000 miles, you would eventually reach the Philippines. This country is made up of thousands of islands and is known for its tropical beaches. In addition to the beaches, the Philippines features cities, mountains, and much more! Filipinos, the people who live there, are known for being welcoming and having huge respect for family and hard work. They are not only friendly but also great cooks. They cook a wide variety of unique and special meals that you can’t find anywhere else! To learn more about the people, here are some Filipinos from TMS!
What is your favorite Filipino dish?
“Sinigang because it’s delicious and sour!”
Ethaniel Celius 7th grade
“Tortang Talong, it’s eggplant and egg. It’s really good with banana ketchup on it and I like eggs.”
Paul Pono 7th grade
What is your favorite thing about your culture?
“They are always joyful and happy, if you go to the Philippines you’ll see what I mean. You can always interact with people a lot.”
Ethaniel Celius 7th
“I love the people. They protect each other because they are proud of their culture. They all defend each other and that’s what I love about them.”
Alliyah Allen 7th
Do you know/ have any traditions?
“On New Years you run into everybody’s room and wake them up and we wear sparkly stuff.”
Annika Saechar 6th grade
“During the holidays we always have puncit, lechon, lumpia. During Christmas, we celebrate on Christmas Eve and wait till midnight to celebrate the birth of Jesus.”
Mrs. Wise
Do you know any famous Filipinos?
“Olivia Rodrigo! She is a singer.”
Trinity Shaw 6th grade
“Manny Pacquiao! He is a boxer. I met him once.”
Paul Pono 7th Grader
This tropical paradise is a wonderful place, proven by the great people. If you love clear water and great food, go visit! The Philippines has hundreds if not thousands of places you can visit and enjoy. Thank you again to all those who were so kind while I interviewed them.
Works Cited
“Know before You Go: The Philippines.” Travel, 2015, www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/partner-content-know-before-you-go-the-philippines%0A%0A. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
