I agree! That’s one example of why the Philippine culture is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to view our content and for commenting, we really do appreciate it!
Maybe some Filipinos born in the states may be different. But they still carry something from the Philippines probably from their Filipino mother or father .God bless!
Yes its an honor to be able to take care of our parents in their old age. Its sinply an expression of love and appreciation for taking care of us growing up.
I agree! At least it’s still like that here in the Philippines. Unfortunately, not nearly as much in many western countries. Thank you for taking the time to view our content, and for commenting, we appreciate it!
forgot to mention that PH has Senior Citizen Law. Special lane on Queues, special seats on public transportation, 20% discounts for all basic commodities ( but i think it was already expanded), restaurants, cinemas, etc.
I live here in The United States, New York to be exact. My in-laws hated me for a long time. Now that my in-laws are old and have dementia, I told my husband to have them live with us (we are now empty nesters and our kids have families of their own). Now my husband and I are taking care of my in-laws. Again even if they never liked me, it’s what family is all about. They are my husband’s parents and respect and honor is just something we have regardless of the circumstances. We don’t even think twice. We just know that it is the right thing to do. It’s a precious gift to show honor to a parent. I wish I would have done the same for my own parents. Unfortunately they died young. My husband would have done the same.
You are a strong example of why Philippine culture is so valuable! Unfortunately, I’ve watched this powerful family value erode in the US over the past 4 decades! Thank you for taking the time to view our content and for commenting, we really do appreciate it!
I live here in the states for the almost 49 years and I made sure that my parents will live with us in their old age. Took care of them for 25 years until both of them passed away. I’m thankful I was able to do that for them and thankful to have such a supportive husband that family are priority always.
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"Mano" is Spanish for hand and "po" is a courteous honorific(much like sir or ma'am) used by Filipinos when talking to elders or someone they consider of higher status. So "Mano po" basically means "Your hand sir/ma'am" or "your hand please". It is a request for your hand in blessing, much like the Abrahamic blessing of the patriarch Isaac to his sons Esau and Jacob. Filipinos believe that the elders can bless the young children with their wisdom and impart good fortune upon them.
Only in Tagalog areas, in Visayas areas it's called "Amin" which is practiced in Indonesia and Malaysia as "Salim" or "Salam", indicating that this custom goes as far as pre-colonial times.
The fifth commandment says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12).
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It's rainy in some parts of the philippines...about respect, well, 10 years ago kids are not just respectful but they're obedient and considerate. but these are slowly deteriorating over the years. i'm an elementary teacher and I can very well see the changes. but the mano po thing here in Rizal province is still very much practiced. all my pupils would do that once they saw me and they would help me with my things. i hope in the future, with all the modernization, people can still respect each other especially the kids to their elders. yes, it's an honor and a blessing if you take good care of your parents. it's in the our culture and in our religion. if you don't take good care of your parents you are considered a bad son or a bad daughter with no debt of gratitude. your parents health and over all appearance reflects how good a child you have been to them.
I am a teacher too, so lucky in our school the pupils still do the Mano po on their teachers and old people in the community. We encourage them to do that daily in our community and inside our school. Our school is very small at the top of the mountain.
its the effect of social media and tiktok. simple form of respects are now considered "baduy" especially in big cities because they want to copy so many non-filipibo-trait/culture. My nieces and nephews - when not doing "mano po" receives "the stare" from me. Its disgusting how many of the modern parents can't seem to teach simple forms of respect and discipline today. Its true that there are things that should change on the Phil but simple things like this should not be forgotten because its a unique-Filipino-identity.
In 2021 our caretaker for our mom ask mom's permission to be relieved coz she's getting married. We don't want mom without someone taking care of her so I retired from my work so I can look after her. She's now turning 90 this December, this is our way of loving her and taking care of her. I am now 61 and I have no regrets at all. 😃
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as a filipino i love old people around becaue they have the experience and wisdom that we younger adults dont have, im 36 but all of my friends are 20-30 yrs older than me, i learned alot from them
We protect our elders, co'z we know we will be elders too someday. It's like a tradition. And the wisdom of our elders are valuable to the family. It still hierarchical.
GOD will bless you more if you take care of your elders🙏, thats what we believe.. Your child/children will do the same thing to you when you become one😊
Mano po is not only respecting the elders but also an opportunity to be blessed by elders in the family. When they have taken your hand and brought it up to their forehead...meaning they asked you to bless them.
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Shoutout from a Pinoy in Scandinavia the best countries in the world 🌎 ❤❤❤ Sirs, you’re rights! Filipino culture is not even close here in Denmark 🇩🇰 Sweden 🇸🇪 or in western countries. The only thing we’re here is jobs money and a lot more as you know. We miss the Philippines 🇵🇭 every day. Thanks 🙏 for staying in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ah, my wife’s father is from Cebu in Tuburan, have only been there once and how I like to be there more or live there in the future. Have a nice day and hope you enjoy 😉 ❤😊
Because aside from our parents at home they teach us how to respect people it doesn't matter how old you are and also in school we have good manners and right conduct or GMRC subject.
My parents didnt sent me away some where when i was young weak and helpless,why whould i send my parents away now that they are old weak and helpless. Thats why when you see some one crying at the parents funeral, the tears are real, the pain is true losing parents.
When I was young, I was required to do Mano po. Failure to do so, would mean a spank of two from my parents. Yes, respect for elders is very important in our culture. Btw, in government offices and a few private establishments, there are separate lanes/queue for seniors.
For where will we be if not for those who came before us? To be thankful for the possibility of our existence. Thank you for noticing this part of our culture. 😊
I'm an American Filipina; born in PH, but grew up almost all of my live in the US. I didn't teach my children mano po, but I did teach them to respect their elders (related or not). I don't do mano po for my aunts/uncles (they get hugs), but I do for the grand and great-grand parents / aunts / uncles. I don't know any of my elderly family members that are in nursing homes or ever put in one.
I can attest to that. When we were kids respect to elders (people older than us) were taught to us where we do take their hands and placed in our foreheads as a gesture of respect and an act to ask for blessings of goodwill, That I myself am an adult and in my early 50's, my own young nephews and nieces do the same to us whenever they see us. Even their their boyfriends. girlfriends who were taught the same way, will have a "mano po"gesture to me even if I have only met them the first time. This is something every Filipino child even today were taught to observe and practice. This respect for elders is why older people in the Philippines are well taken care of by their families. Unlike in the Western world, sending our elders to a nursing home is not just unheard of or frowned upon, but seen as unacceptable.
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As a Filipino living in the good ol' PH 🇵🇭, the most important thing to mention which I believe is the heart of the Filipino culture, is the influence of Christian teachings and values to our daily lives. Respect, if one would interpret it in this manner, is not only cultural but is also heavily reinforced by Christ's own words, "Do unto others what you want them to do unto you." People should not wait to be treated respectfully just because they think they deserve it or are entitled to it for whatever reasons, but rather, everyone should become the initiator of showing not only respect but also compassion, mercy and kindness. If necessary, even to be tough, firm and standing your ground on behalf of all things good and moral regardless of the consequence, driven by the belief that it is much better to be hated for stopping someone from jumping off the cliff rather than being at safety at the expense of your neighbor's soul. It's about caring for one another, even if they are strangers. This way, love abounds and thrives. With these things in mind, most Filipinos are able to be genuinely happy despite having less in terms of material possessions, because like in the saying, "not all the glitter are gold" and "there are things that money can't buy". (NOTE:I am not saying that all Filipinos are like this. I do not sell that kind of thing. I am no propagandist with an agenda. I'm trying to provide alternative explanation as to why the Philippines is the way it is, and why I am thankful everyday to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to be born here. To God be the glory 🙏)
In the Philippines, the grand kids, while growing up, constantly see their parents, aunts and uncles (even non-blood related) take good care, respect, and honour the grandparents and the elderly. The grandparents will also take good care of the grandkids. Share their family history, funny jokes, life experiences, skills, talents and wisdom. They also spoil the young ones with their senior citizen discounts. That even the dead family members are frequently visited in the cemetery and are offered prayers by the younger generations of family members. ❤❤❤
Respect is first thought by their parents before they even go to school, not just for the respect for family but as a whole, especially to elders, even adult people saying po or kuya or ate to whom they are talking to, even if old people showing respect to people younger than them, and kids don't call their parents by their first name unlike in the west, if kids do that to their Filipino parents they know what's coming at them a flying flip flops or a broom straight to their face or their butts. 😁
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Nice conversation Sirs, very interesting. I enjoyed listening to it. Thank you for your nice and kind words for our countrymen esprecially our children. We really appreciate it. Long live to both of you. God bless.
Respect for the elders is an integral practice,it is embeded in th filipino culture. Not just common. That is primarily because with old age comes wisdom. So the respect for those older than one is.
We either say Mano Po or Bless po in other provinces of my country. Sometimes some of our younger people dont do Mano Po anymore however definitely when they talk to older people than themselves they add "po" at the end of their sentences as a sign of respect. Filipino caregivers in nursing homes also treat their patients with respect and care like what they do here in Philippines.
As Filipino who read this..keep in mind we are rich in culture when it's come to respect..we should continue t teach our children to generations because no amount of money can buy and compare the appreciation from other countries. this two gentlemen sees the wealth no other country don't have.Thank you both and I personally appreciate you for loving the country. ❤ I'm here in the US what you said are all true..one day I will return to live there ..take care and enjoy..❤
Calling our parents on first name bases is never done here even to other elders that's why we have the generic "Tita & Tito or Kuya or Ate " . We just cant call older folks by their first name
As a Filipina, we should really take care of and respect the elderly because we will all step into adulthood. another thing, we should make them happy because we don't know when the god will take them, at least while they are still alive, even in the last moments they will pass away happy. plus we know that because they are happy, their lives will be longer and their bodies will be stronger.
1. there is also a priority lane (no queues) and seats for seniors and PWD's, on all establishments. 2. you also get a 20% discount on fares, medicines, and food, just present your senior or pwd id's. 3. once a week seniors are free to watch a movie on all cinemas. 4. most cities host Christmas Parties for seniors.
I now live and work in Australia and you’re right about seniors are being invisible but I still have much respect for them as I do when I am in the Philippines and they appreciate it. Generally speaking, every culture in the world , either western or asian has great and bad things . Philippines is no exception.
I am thankful for this well intentioned video that would only be possible in times like these. With that being said, “saving face” is a very destructive and misguided way to describe being considerate about what others are going through and understanding your role as a member of society, especially in Asia where rice farming requires a larger degree of cooperation to get anything significant done. Calling it “saving face” feels like people finding a reason to step on others' dignity so one can feel more virtuous and honorable. It makes it look like not allowing oneself to look self-righteous in a humbling act all about acting out of fear and ego. Looking it like that, which is a complete lie, creates a bad taste in people that is really unnecessary. I’m still glad that people can visit my Philippines 🇵🇭 and learn interesting things.
"Mano Po" is applied even to adults, they bow head & say "mano po" to elderly or anybody who's much older than them to show respect especially to family & relatives even when they meet on the street, mall, gatherings, etc. Another Filipino values is answering "Opo" / "Po" (yes) to older people. Filipinos are using this words even to people who are few years older than them. These good manners are taught to Filipino kids at young age.
yes, some family that lives abroad does not like to follow our old tradition, because they are westernised and you can't blame them, they adopt the western life then they forget where they came from unless their parents also forget to let them follow that tradition. I'm from Benguet and we don't do mano po or bless. growing up we just tap our mom or dad shoulder and say Hi..mom, or Hi.Dad. thats it. Now we adopt the bless po, beacause my sister mary a guy from Angeles and thats their culture so, we are learning too. God bless. Thank you for sharing this to us.
We respect our elders and elderly parents even if they are not good parents. We respect our elderly siblings even if they are not good ones. We just have that respect no matter what.
Mano po is always practiced, it will never go away even when you get old. The strength and resilience of Filipino society and fabric relies on these visible signs of love and gratitude. Thus, respect of the elderly is a sign of a dignified society. This comes hand in hand with a society that fears God, commits to the inviolability and sanctity of marriage, the strength of the family, and respects the dignity of the entire cycle of life from conception to death. Old people are so valuable, they have so much memories and stories to tell, so much love and wisdom to share and they usually pray so much so you can count on them for prayers and it works!!
Mano is not done in other parts of the country, though. In my home province in Negros Occidental, we were taught to beso or kiss the elders instead of mano, it's how we showed respect to our elders and greet them with good morning, afternoon, or evening.
I'm 67 now and wherever I go in the Philippines,younger folks call me Tatay[father] 0r Nanay for senior women[that is Father or Mother,although not a family relative.There's a feeling of family.Older people than me are addressed Lolo or Lola{Grandma or Grandpa].
Mano: they ask for your blessing. You're supposed to say "God bless you". They're supposed to do it with your right hand. It does not usually include cousins but relatives of the previous generation: uncles, aunts and grandparents. It's usually done the first time you see them and before they leave. You can substitute a beso (cheek to cheek kiss) depending on the age difference. Call the security guards "Boss" they love it, and you will get more assistance.
Having lived in Australia for more than three decades now and I had have wonderful experiences here but my old self is now redirecting me to go back to my home country, the Philippines. Although Australia is one great country but it has its own culture that isn’t similar to ours in the Philippines. And that culture is about ageism. To be an old person here could mean isolation that could lead to loneliness. There’s always that feeling the society isn’t interested in you mainly because of your old age and that therefore you’re not seen or heard. That’s why I prefer to be back to the Philippines and to feel I’m still alive and appreciated.
Rainy season Western & Central: June to November Eastern (Close to the edge): Rainy most of the time El Nino was happening in the country so the supposedly dry months of December to May almost had 0 rainy days. I was in Manila whole month of February and it was clear skies everyday.
It is true. The Filipino culture andd tradition in the Philippines is amazing. Respect is not only for the elders. RESPECTS goes a long way. The respectable name we call our older sisters and brothers than us, for female we call our older sisters "ATE: and older brothers we call them "KUYA". In the U.S. they have this saying "respect is earned". That saying is B.S. How can an elderly stranger earned respect? I do have nieces here in the U.S. who need to learn how to respect their elders especially their immediate family. The Americans now are very entitled. I grew up in the Philippines and happy to say that I learned the old Filipino respect but it hurts me deep inside when I see my own kids lacking this tradition in them. I cannot force it in them. I AM VERY SAD!!!😩
Mano po , is a kind of respect , in western they call their mother in law with the name only , but in philippimes we address them as our own mother too
Pinoy ( Filipino ) Big Values ; # Filipinos Learned To Honor and Obey They're Parents While They Are Still Young. # Filipinos Are Family Oriented # Family First Always # Children, Honor and Obey Your Parents # Speak To Them Respectfully Use Respectful Words, it's Important To Use "Po" and Opo ( Tagalog ), Speak To Them in a Soft and Pleasant Tone. Don't Rebuke OLDER PEOPLE in a Harsh Manner.
My grandma, we took typurbs taking care of her. She spends months with a family and then move to another. She wasn’t a chore, we actually ask hey when is our turn, bec we Ap want to spend time with her
I think this is because we were also raised differently; slept on the same bed until we were in gradeschool not move out of the house until it is time to get married, or not even move out if you are the only child left to take care of your elders. This is why in our culture it is common for the youngest male child to inherit the family home since he is also most likely the last one to get married therefore the one taking care of the elders.
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Pregnant,PWD and Elders has their own Priority Lane everywhere,Grocery ,Airport,Government Offices Etc and Senior has Discount and Government Benefits too
in phils, there are times when due to economics and other reasons elders are best arranged to be settled into or to the home for the aged. the brutal reality is that these younger generations (as per cultural upbringing) will bear the guilt of a lifetime of not having the means to take care of their frail elders who ones nurtured us while they (elders)where still strong. the silent stigma of missing the chance to give their elders the last days of their lives to be comfortable and happy can be unnerving to most. i had that experience when my mother redirected any available funds for our educations while grandma deteriorates. stared loosing eyesight(spectacles where expensive back then), becoming disoriented in some things and even see foods differently, and beginning to accept the end days (walking to see extended families continuously as if going to see them but will miss them soon or silently saying goodbye)etc. grandma was sweet and caring and i really felt bad no extra budget can be spared for her. grandma was a nurse so she knew time was running out but she didn't complain. wish she'd still be around but that was about around 50 years ago
Discuss laws that benefits the elderly in the Philippines. 20% discount on all purchases and services. Priority lanes to senior citizens in all establisments. Cash benefits upon reaching certain age. Free movies on certain days of the month. Office of senior citizens affairs. Free Philhealth coverage to all senior citizens.
Mano po is equivalent to kiss in the cheeks in the states. Growing up as a 90s baby we were not taught to kiss family, friends or anybody we were taught to “Mano po” or “bless” (where we take the right hand of an older person put it on our forehead with our head bowed down) to anybody older than us. We were also taught & raised not to call anybody older than us their first names, they are words of respect for everybody gender based.
Not even the elders we use "mano po" to the priest ang nuns also. Though we are living here in Canada we make mano po to our priest even he is not Filipino it's a great respect to them as a representative of Jesus
For elderly people, we address them as ‘nay ‘tay (mom or pop I guess is an equivalent) even if they are not relatives. And we don’t call them by first name too. I know it’s normal in other countries but we just don’t do it
It's because of the " Faith " that the Filipinos have ....it's Bible based to Honor your Parents then love your neighbors as you love yourself, then make peace to everyone ( Respect is essential to all of this ) the root is ❤ It was engraved , printed in Filipinos heart . 😊
The term "Mano(hand, Spanish for hand), Po( it refers to an elder person and it applies to both older woman and older man). And when they say Mano Po, they are basically asking for your blessings when they ask for your hand, and they're showing their "respect by putting the back of your hand to their forehead. And the word "PO" is a word used to show and project our respect to you verbally, both an elder woman or man or any one older than the person saying it. Now, we say "Sir or Ma'm as a substitute when we're showing our respect to a foreigner who won't know what "PO" means. But it is widely used now in the country, for Filipinos and foreigners. Also, young filipinos will call you "KUYA or "TITO" as a sign of respect to an elder, if they are younger than the person they're talking to or speaking to. It's a little long of an explanation, but I hope it helped clear the meaning of this gesture for some of your viewers and subscribers. Thanks for this video and talking about this topic.
You forgot to mention the special lanes given to senior people, which aims to prioritize them in their transactions such as in banks, restaurants and all government agencies.
My mom used to tell me when I was little when we are on a jeepney, everytime I see an old person I would go to that person and do mano po. My mom dont mind it.
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in the philippines we take care of our elders until the day they are gone that is the greatest respect we could give to them for raising us
Yeah, unlike those in the West, UK, and EU, they put their elders in homes for the aged.
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Maybe some Filipinos born in the states may be different. But they still carry something from the Philippines probably from their Filipino mother or father .God bless!
I'm 73 and, invariably, I get the most "Mano Po" moments being the oldest, most of the time, in any gathering!😊
I am 50 yrs and I am so proud that I am still doing it with my elder relatives.
Yes its an honor to be able to take care of our parents in their old age. Its sinply an expression of love and appreciation for taking care of us growing up.
Elderly people here have voices over the young people because respect is very important here in my country
I agree! At least it’s still like that here in the Philippines. Unfortunately, not nearly as much in many western countries. Thank you for taking the time to view our content, and for commenting, we appreciate it!
even in my old age, I still do Mano Po when I greet much older seniors.
You forgot to mention that there’s also priority lanes for seniors at grocery shops, drug stores, government offices, hospitals, etc.
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Even in Singapore have also. Malaysia child is free fare in bus
@@MaeJeannethey copied that policy from the Philippines.
@@MaeJeanne dont worry here in da Phil also even students pwd at senior have discount
Not only seniors,also pregnant and PWD's.
forgot to mention that PH has Senior Citizen Law. Special lane on Queues, special seats on public transportation, 20% discounts for all basic commodities ( but i think it was already expanded), restaurants, cinemas, etc.
20% discounts on food, transportation, medicines, cinemas, etc...However, in my city, cinemas are free for senior citizens once a week.
Where is your city?@@raymond-qz6ld
Free movie pass in SM every Mondays 😁
Filipino family culture in the Philippines is like All for one and one for all or No one will be left behind..🙏🙏
It's so enlightening to hear that you're sharing one of the most important cultures of the Philippines which is respect for our elders.
I live here in The United States, New York to be exact. My in-laws hated me for a long time. Now that my in-laws are old and have dementia, I told my husband to have them live with us (we are now empty nesters and our kids have families of their own). Now my husband and I are taking care of my in-laws. Again even if they never liked me, it’s what family is all about. They are my husband’s parents and respect and honor is just something we have regardless of the circumstances. We don’t even think twice. We just know that it is the right thing to do. It’s a precious gift to show honor to a parent. I wish I would have done the same for my own parents. Unfortunately they died young. My husband would have done the same.
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I live here in the states for the almost 49 years and I made sure that my parents will live with us in their old age. Took care of them for 25 years until both of them passed away. I’m thankful I was able to do that for them and thankful to have such a supportive husband that family are priority always.
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"Mano" is Spanish for hand and "po" is a courteous honorific(much like sir or ma'am) used by Filipinos when talking to elders or someone they consider of higher status. So "Mano po" basically means "Your hand sir/ma'am" or "your hand please". It is a request for your hand in blessing, much like the Abrahamic blessing of the patriarch Isaac to his sons Esau and Jacob. Filipinos believe that the elders can bless the young children with their wisdom and impart good fortune upon them.
Only in Tagalog areas, in Visayas areas it's called "Amin" which is practiced in Indonesia and Malaysia as "Salim" or "Salam", indicating that this custom goes as far as pre-colonial times.
Yes I love Mano po because it's also means acceptance aside from being blessed. Confirmation and also sending goodness.
The fifth commandment says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12).
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You guys look relax, fresh, happy and enjoying your life in the Philippines. Mano po.
It's rainy in some parts of the philippines...about respect, well, 10 years ago kids are not just respectful but they're obedient and considerate. but these are slowly deteriorating over the years. i'm an elementary teacher and I can very well see the changes. but the mano po thing here in Rizal province is still very much practiced. all my pupils would do that once they saw me and they would help me with my things. i hope in the future, with all the modernization, people can still respect each other especially the kids to their elders. yes, it's an honor and a blessing if you take good care of your parents. it's in the our culture and in our religion. if you don't take good care of your parents you are considered a bad son or a bad daughter with no debt of gratitude. your parents health and over all appearance reflects how good a child you have been to them.
I observed that lots of kids, teenagers and even grown-ups nowadays say a lot of bad words.
I am a teacher too, so lucky in our school the pupils still do the Mano po on their teachers and old people in the community. We encourage them to do that daily in our community and inside our school. Our school is very small at the top of the mountain.
its the effect of social media and tiktok. simple form of respects are now considered "baduy" especially in big cities because they want to copy so many non-filipibo-trait/culture. My nieces and nephews - when not doing "mano po" receives "the stare" from me. Its disgusting how many of the modern parents can't seem to teach simple forms of respect and discipline today. Its true that there are things that should change on the Phil but simple things like this should not be forgotten because its a unique-Filipino-identity.
In 2021 our caretaker for our mom ask mom's permission to be relieved coz she's getting married. We don't want mom without someone taking care of her so I retired from my work so I can look after her. She's now turning 90 this December, this is our way of loving her and taking care of her. I am now 61 and I have no regrets at all. 😃
That is a level of compassion is seen normally in the Philippines, but not nearly as much in many western countries. Thank you for taking the time to view our content, and for commenting, we appreciate it!
as a filipino i love old people around becaue they have the experience and wisdom that we younger adults dont have, im 36 but all of my friends are 20-30 yrs older than me, i learned alot from them
I'm already in my mid-life and I still do it with my uncles and aunts moreso with my parents
We protect our elders, co'z we know we will be elders too someday. It's like a tradition. And the wisdom of our elders are valuable to the family. It still hierarchical.
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GOD will bless you more if you take care of your elders🙏, thats what we believe.. Your child/children will do the same thing to you when you become one😊
Mano po is not only respecting the elders but also an opportunity to be blessed by elders in the family.
When they have taken your hand and brought it up to their forehead...meaning they asked you to bless them.
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Because aside from our parents at home they teach us how to respect people it doesn't matter how old you are and also in school we have good manners and right conduct or GMRC subject.
My parents didnt sent me away some where when i was young weak and helpless,why whould i send my parents away now that they are old weak and helpless. Thats why when you see some one crying at the parents funeral, the tears are real, the pain is true losing parents.
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When I was young, I was required to do Mano po. Failure to do so, would mean a spank of two from my parents. Yes, respect for elders is very important in our culture. Btw, in government offices and a few private establishments, there are separate lanes/queue for seniors.
For where will we be if not for those who came before us? To be thankful for the possibility of our existence. Thank you for noticing this part of our culture. 😊
I'm an American Filipina; born in PH, but grew up almost all of my live in the US. I didn't teach my children mano po, but I did teach them to respect their elders (related or not). I don't do mano po for my aunts/uncles (they get hugs), but I do for the grand and great-grand parents / aunts / uncles. I don't know any of my elderly family members that are in nursing homes or ever put in one.
When you are senior and you are in the Philippines you are special..you are respected..they give you special previliges.❤
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Welcome to the Philippines sir mabuhay
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yes.true, even in the governmennt stablishment,bus lines, tren, stores, etc there is a special line for seniors, pWD, AND PREGNANT women..
I can attest to that. When we were kids respect to elders (people older than us) were taught to us where we do take their hands and placed in our foreheads as a gesture of respect and an act to ask for blessings of goodwill, That I myself am an adult and in my early 50's, my own young nephews and nieces do the same to us whenever they see us. Even their their boyfriends. girlfriends who were taught the same way, will have a "mano po"gesture to me even if I have only met them the first time. This is something every Filipino child even today were taught to observe and practice. This respect for elders is why older people in the Philippines are well taken care of by their families. Unlike in the Western world, sending our elders to a nursing home is not just unheard of or frowned upon, but seen as unacceptable.
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As a Filipino living in the good ol' PH 🇵🇭, the most important thing to mention which I believe is the heart of the Filipino culture, is the influence of Christian teachings and values to our daily lives. Respect, if one would interpret it in this manner, is not only cultural but is also heavily reinforced by Christ's own words, "Do unto others what you want them to do unto you." People should not wait to be treated respectfully just because they think they deserve it or are entitled to it for whatever reasons, but rather, everyone should become the initiator of showing not only respect but also compassion, mercy and kindness. If necessary, even to be tough, firm and standing your ground on behalf of all things good and moral regardless of the consequence, driven by the belief that it is much better to be hated for stopping someone from jumping off the cliff rather than being at safety at the expense of your neighbor's soul. It's about caring for one another, even if they are strangers. This way, love abounds and thrives.
With these things in mind, most Filipinos are able to be genuinely happy despite having less in terms of material possessions, because like in the saying, "not all the glitter are gold" and "there are things that money can't buy".
(NOTE:I am not saying that all Filipinos are like this. I do not sell that kind of thing. I am no propagandist with an agenda. I'm trying to provide alternative explanation as to why the Philippines is the way it is, and why I am thankful everyday to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to be born here. To God be the glory 🙏)
In the Philippines, the grand kids, while growing up, constantly see their parents, aunts and uncles (even non-blood related) take good care, respect, and honour the grandparents and the elderly.
The grandparents will also take good care of the grandkids. Share their family history, funny jokes, life experiences, skills, talents and wisdom. They also spoil the young ones with their senior citizen discounts.
That even the dead family members are frequently visited in the cemetery and are offered prayers by the younger generations of family members.
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as far as i can remember, August is the peak of the monsoon season.
Hi, thank you for the respect you given us too!
u have interesting topics..btw, u have better audio this time...keep it up guys 😊
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Respect is first thought by their parents before they even go to school, not just for the respect for family but as a whole, especially to elders, even adult people saying po or kuya or ate to whom they are talking to, even if old people showing respect to people younger than them, and kids don't call their parents by their first name unlike in the west, if kids do that to their Filipino parents they know what's coming at them a flying flip flops or a broom straight to their face or their butts. 😁
Powerful rains usually happens in july and August.. you see less of mano po in the big cities but in the provinces its still strong..
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Nice conversation Sirs, very interesting. I enjoyed listening to it. Thank you for your nice and kind words for our countrymen esprecially our children. We really appreciate it. Long live to both of you. God bless.
Respect for the elders is an integral practice,it is embeded in th filipino culture. Not just common. That is primarily because with old age comes wisdom. So the respect for those older than one is.
We either say Mano Po or Bless po in other provinces of my country. Sometimes some of our younger people dont do Mano Po anymore however definitely when they talk to older people than themselves they add "po" at the end of their sentences as a sign of respect. Filipino caregivers in nursing homes also treat their patients with respect and care like what they do here in Philippines.
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Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
As Filipino who read this..keep in mind we are rich in culture when it's come to respect..we should continue t teach our children to generations because no amount of money can buy and compare the appreciation from other countries. this two gentlemen sees the wealth no other country don't have.Thank you both and I personally appreciate you for loving the country. ❤ I'm here in the US what you said are all true..one day I will return to live there ..take care and enjoy..❤
Calling our parents on first name bases is never done here even to other elders that's why we have the generic "Tita & Tito or Kuya or Ate " . We just cant call older folks by their first name
Respect is very important to us here especially our family. God bless everyone. ❤️🙏
As a Filipina, we should really take care of and respect the elderly because we will all step into adulthood. another thing, we should make them happy because we don't know when the god will take them, at least while they are still alive, even in the last moments they will pass away happy. plus we know that because they are happy, their lives will be longer and their bodies will be stronger.
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The idea of sending my parents to a senior home is toally absurd!
It’s a taboo
No way Jose!
I want all my family nearby all the time yay. So happy family gathering and eating lots of yummy food.
1. there is also a priority lane (no queues) and seats for seniors and PWD's, on all establishments.
2. you also get a 20% discount on fares, medicines, and food, just present your senior or pwd id's.
3. once a week seniors are free to watch a movie on all cinemas.
4. most cities host Christmas Parties for seniors.
I now live and work in Australia and you’re right about seniors are being invisible but I still have much respect for them as I do when I am in the Philippines and they appreciate it. Generally speaking, every culture in the world , either western or asian has great and bad things . Philippines is no exception.
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I am thankful for this well intentioned video that would only be possible in times like these.
With that being said, “saving face” is a very destructive and misguided way to describe being considerate about what others are going through and understanding your role as a member of society, especially in Asia where rice farming requires a larger degree of cooperation to get anything significant done.
Calling it “saving face” feels like people finding a reason to step on others' dignity so one can feel more virtuous and honorable. It makes it look like not allowing oneself to look self-righteous in a humbling act all about acting out of fear and ego. Looking it like that, which is a complete lie, creates a bad taste in people that is really unnecessary.
I’m still glad that people can visit my Philippines 🇵🇭 and learn interesting things.
"Mano Po" is applied even to adults, they bow head & say "mano po" to elderly or anybody who's much older than them to show respect especially to family & relatives even when they meet on the street, mall, gatherings, etc. Another Filipino values is answering "Opo" / "Po" (yes) to older people. Filipinos are using this words even to people who are few years older than them. These good manners are taught to Filipino kids at young age.
It rained hard here, yesterday and today
yes, some family that lives abroad does not like to follow our old tradition, because they are westernised and you can't blame them, they adopt the western life then they forget where they came from unless their parents also forget to let them follow that tradition. I'm from Benguet and we don't do mano po or bless. growing up we just tap our mom or dad shoulder and say Hi..mom, or Hi.Dad. thats it. Now we adopt the bless po, beacause my sister mary a guy from Angeles and thats their culture so, we are learning too. God bless. Thank you for sharing this to us.
We respect our elders and elderly parents even if they are not good parents. We respect our elderly siblings even if they are not good ones. We just have that respect no matter what.
Mano po is always practiced, it will never go away even when you get old. The strength and resilience of Filipino society and fabric relies on these visible signs of love and gratitude.
Thus, respect of the elderly is a sign of a dignified society. This comes hand in hand with a society that fears God, commits to the inviolability and sanctity of marriage, the strength of the family, and respects the dignity of the entire cycle of life from conception to death.
Old people are so valuable, they have so much memories and stories to tell, so much love and wisdom to share and they usually pray so much so you can count on them for prayers and it works!!
Mano is not done in other parts of the country, though. In my home province in Negros Occidental, we were taught to beso or kiss the elders instead of mano, it's how we showed respect to our elders and greet them with good morning, afternoon, or evening.
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I'm 67 now and wherever I go in the Philippines,younger folks call me Tatay[father] 0r Nanay for senior women[that is Father or Mother,although not a family relative.There's a feeling of family.Older people than me are addressed Lolo or Lola{Grandma or Grandpa].
Mano: they ask for your blessing. You're supposed to say "God bless you". They're supposed to do it with your right hand. It does not usually include cousins but relatives of the previous generation: uncles, aunts and grandparents. It's usually done the first time you see them and before they leave. You can substitute a beso (cheek to cheek kiss) depending on the age difference. Call the security guards "Boss" they love it, and you will get more assistance.
Having lived in Australia for more than three decades now and I had have wonderful experiences here but my old self is now redirecting me to go back to my home country, the Philippines.
Although Australia is one great country but it has its own culture that isn’t similar to ours in the Philippines.
And that culture is about ageism.
To be an old person here could mean isolation that could lead to loneliness.
There’s always that feeling the society isn’t interested in you mainly because of your old age and that therefore you’re not seen or heard.
That’s why I prefer to be back to the Philippines and to feel I’m still alive and appreciated.
Each culture can learn from each other
Rainy season
Western & Central: June to November
Eastern (Close to the edge): Rainy most of the time
El Nino was happening in the country so the supposedly dry months of December to May almost had 0 rainy days. I was in Manila whole month of February and it was clear skies everyday.
Elders may play a larger role in every family decision making
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You could maybe talk about Filipino customs that you have learned and that you feel make us distinct to the rest of the world.
It is true. The Filipino culture andd tradition in the Philippines is amazing. Respect is not only for the elders. RESPECTS goes a long way. The respectable name we call our older sisters and brothers than us, for female we call our older sisters "ATE: and older brothers we call them "KUYA". In the U.S. they have this saying "respect is earned". That saying is B.S. How can an elderly stranger earned respect? I do have nieces here in the U.S. who need to learn how to respect their elders especially their immediate family. The Americans now are very entitled. I grew up in the Philippines and happy to say that I learned the old Filipino respect but it hurts me deep inside when I see my own kids lacking this tradition in them. I cannot force it in them. I AM VERY SAD!!!😩
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Mano po , is a kind of respect , in western they call their mother in law with the name only , but in philippimes we address them as our own mother too
Pinoy ( Filipino ) Big Values ;
# Filipinos Learned To Honor and Obey They're Parents While They Are Still Young.
# Filipinos Are Family Oriented
# Family First Always
# Children, Honor and Obey Your Parents
# Speak To Them Respectfully
Use Respectful Words, it's Important To Use "Po" and Opo
( Tagalog ), Speak To Them in a Soft and Pleasant Tone.
Don't Rebuke OLDER PEOPLE in a Harsh Manner.
My grandma, we took typurbs taking care of her. She spends months with a family and then move to another. She wasn’t a chore, we actually ask hey when is our turn, bec we Ap want to spend time with her
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I think this is because we were also raised differently; slept on the same bed until we were in gradeschool not move out of the house until it is time to get married, or not even move out if you are the only child left to take care of your elders. This is why in our culture it is common for the youngest male child to inherit the family home since he is also most likely the last one to get married therefore the one taking care of the elders.
If we dont know the person and its older we called them kuya or ate for girls or for children they address uncle or aunt even they are not relative
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Pregnant,PWD and Elders has their own Priority Lane everywhere,Grocery ,Airport,Government Offices Etc and Senior has Discount and Government Benefits too
in phils, there are times when due to economics and other reasons elders are best arranged to be settled into or to the home for the aged. the brutal reality is that these younger generations (as per cultural upbringing) will bear the guilt of a lifetime of not having the means to take care of their frail elders who ones nurtured us while they (elders)where still strong. the silent stigma of missing the chance to give their elders the last days of their lives to be comfortable and happy can be unnerving to most. i had that experience when my mother redirected any available funds for our educations while grandma deteriorates. stared loosing eyesight(spectacles where expensive back then), becoming disoriented in some things and even see foods differently, and beginning to accept the end days (walking to see extended families continuously as if going to see them but will miss them soon or silently saying goodbye)etc. grandma was sweet and caring and i really felt bad no extra budget can be spared for her. grandma was a nurse so she knew time was running out but she didn't complain. wish she'd still be around but that was about around 50 years ago
In the past 3 to 4 months we have summer season plus el nino this year
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Discuss laws that benefits the elderly in the Philippines. 20% discount on all purchases and services. Priority lanes to senior citizens in all establisments. Cash benefits upon reaching certain age. Free movies on certain days of the month. Office of senior citizens affairs. Free Philhealth coverage to all senior citizens.
Supposed to be no matter who is that person..we care for it thanks guys 😊
Mano po is equivalent to kiss in the cheeks in the states. Growing up as a 90s baby we were not taught to kiss family, friends or anybody we were taught to “Mano po” or “bless” (where we take the right hand of an older person put it on our forehead with our head bowed down) to anybody older than us. We were also taught & raised not to call anybody older than us their first names, they are words of respect for everybody gender based.
Not even the elders we use "mano po" to the priest ang nuns also. Though we are living here in Canada we make mano po to our priest even he is not Filipino it's a great respect to them as a representative of Jesus
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Up till now im 34 but i still use mano po to my first degree cousin who are way older than us.
For elderly people, we address them as ‘nay ‘tay (mom or pop I guess is an equivalent) even if they are not relatives.
And we don’t call them by first name too. I know it’s normal in other countries but we just don’t do it
It's because of the " Faith " that the Filipinos have ....it's Bible based to Honor your Parents then love your neighbors as you love yourself, then make peace to everyone ( Respect is essential to all of this ) the root is ❤ It was engraved , printed in Filipinos heart . 😊
The term "Mano(hand, Spanish for hand), Po( it refers to an elder person and it applies to both older woman and older man). And when they say Mano Po, they are basically asking for your blessings when they ask for your hand, and they're showing their "respect by putting the back of your hand to their forehead. And the word "PO" is a word used to show and project our respect to you verbally, both an elder woman or man or any one older than the person saying it. Now, we say "Sir or Ma'm as a substitute when we're showing our respect to a foreigner who won't know what "PO" means. But it is widely used now in the country, for Filipinos and foreigners. Also, young filipinos will call you "KUYA or "TITO" as a sign of respect to an elder, if they are younger than the person they're talking to or speaking to. It's a little long of an explanation, but I hope it helped clear the meaning of this gesture for some of your viewers and subscribers. Thanks for this video and talking about this topic.
You forgot to mention the special lanes given to senior people, which aims to prioritize them in their transactions such as in banks, restaurants and all government agencies.
...in Drugstores also 🙂
My mom used to tell me when I was little when we are on a jeepney, everytime I see an old person I would go to that person and do mano po. My mom dont mind it.