What is Ningas Cogon
We often hear the term ningas cogon in Filipino culture. At times, it is often used when describing news headlines, current scandals, of Filipino traits. But what does the term really mean? And where did it come from? How does it actually occur in Filipino culture, and why?
Double Standards that Exist in Filipino Culture between Men and Women
In Filipino culture, there exists an undeniable sense of machismo and macho-ness when it comes to owning up as a real man. For instance, the rate of infidelity continues to increase as years go by. Unfortunately, it is always viewed as a greater evil when it is the woman who commits infidelity, as compared to when it is the man.
Why Don’t Most Pinoys Believe in Sending their Parents to Nursing Homes
If you know Filipinos, or Pinoys, you will know that they do not usually send their parents to nursing homes. They would rather take care of their parents themselves.