My son married a Filipina and has lived in both Manila and Sagada for 40 years. His four kids are being raised there, and are much more responsible and respectful than US youngsters I've seen. An anecdote about the elderly: my gray haired son and I were walking on a lonely ridge near Sagada when a group of teenage boys came up behind us and noticed my son was carrying a load of firewood. As an American, I tensed up, fearing theft or worse. But the leader of the boys said to my son, "Oh sir, let us carry that for you," and insisted on taking the wood. They walked with us all the way back to Sagada. What a culture! Loved it.
Po is not basically Mr. and Mrs. It's just added to a phrase or sentence to make it more respectful. There is no gender or age demographic in using po and opo. You can say it to women, men and members of lgbtq or to older and younger people than you. It's just you being respectful to the people you're talking to.
@@FindingTom Po is more like Sir/Madame or addressing elders in general with respect, while "Ho" is used to mean Mr/Ms or a more subtle/muted respect towards strangers.
I don't think so. Only people with a lot of money are treated with dignity in the Philippines . About the mano po thing, it's only an act of submission. There's no self respect in that.
In Mexico this is also a gesture. To greet our grandparents, and is practice in the state of Guerrero and Colima. In these state there also Mexicans who are of partial Filipino decent too. ☺️😊🇲🇽♥️🇵🇭👍🏽👍🏽
I have a Filipino Step Mother. Learned soooo much, but....when I visited, alone in PI.....I was amazed at the respect shown towards the elderly. This videographer wasn't joking. The cultural difference leaves most Americans stunned...and...ready to go back! Awesome people. Awesome COuntry. p.s. ...and Jollibee..!
"Po" is an honorific word that has no equivalent in English. Unfortunately, only people like you who had been immersed in the culture and have heard the word used in daily conversation will truly understand it. And, understand you did! Suffice it to say that when you attach it as a suffix to a word or a sentence, you will have accorded the other person with respect and honor. It's even done in English, i.e. "How are you po?" BTW you did an excellent job of explaining it. Bravo!
@@rushiach.unofficialarchive7623 how dare u insult the philipino culture some kids in this contry can't even afford food and here u are being a devil toward respect (if i misunderstood u plz tell me but really ur dying in hell i misunderstood sorry then)
Filipino for life 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
I love how this guy keeps talking about Filipinos, he understands us as respectful people instead of people who talk about that fat dancing bee named Jollibee, HAKDOG, wALa kAnG jOwA, hugots (Pick up lines or Flirting), and meme songs like: ANG MGA IBON!!!~~
@@darienzaratan3160 nah the meaning of being proud (in the Philippines) is to comment in videos that mentioned Philippines and say "LiKe ThIs If YoUrE A pInOy" or "Im A FiLIpInO PlEaSe NoTicE sO ThAT I CaN VaLuE MySelF" these people will just use the term "filipino" to expect people to value them. Also how does being proud of being a pinoy change anything? Will the government notice the poor education they were giving to children?
Po and Opo is basically used when you are talking to a person older than you or a stranger. Po and Opo are words of respect. I remember not saying po or opo when answering will have a consequence.
@iam Asher I agree I always say po or opo even though I'm older than them or to the strangers I'm incounter too. Any way respect is no level it's doesn't matter if they are older or younger than you as long as you respect the people around you Filipino values are unique and must be proud of and I think that's attitude doesn't have in any other countries.😊
I think "mano po" is one of a traditional ways of respect to parents and elderly people.. I like your video, keep it up and more power to you Tom.. ^_^
Not exactly the same but I think it is somehow related because in some countries like America or Great Britain, saying Mr., Mrs. or Miss before saying their names is also a sign of respect similar to saying Sir or Mam. Example: What can I do for you Miss Mia/Mrs Mia.
@JUS TINE Ok, let's just say your name is Justine, if theres two people that you know(maybe at work), the first one calls you Justine and the second one calls you Miss Justine/Mr. Justine (not sure of your gender), they're just the same. The second one treats you just the same as the first one, is that the case now.
@JUS TINE Oh, I get it, your comment is a reaction to Miss Mia's comment. I know that Filipinos today by percentage are less respecting compared to the previous century but it is part of our culture specially in Luzon (po and opo), it is not as common in Visayas and Mindanao but ate and kuya are common nationwide(with equivalent native dialects). It is our culture so I know it will stay because we are family oriented and as kids, we learn to say po and opo from our parents, teachers and elders.
Respect is very important in my family. We do "bless or mano" our elders and this is passed on to children. I've been in other countries and they don't do that kind of respect to elders. Thanks for this video telling the world about us. Proud Filipino/Pinoy here.
Thailand people use krap and kap, same in Philippines po and opo. But they don't do Mano po, they bow, as a sign of respect too, same in Korea and Japan.
@Stacy Jane Panganiban Yeah, kailangan natin magsalita ng Tagalog- I mean, we do need to salita in Tagalog- Wait, let me correct that, sorry. As I said, we do need to talk in Taglish- I quit.
Not only in the Philippines. Even here in abroad, we still observe that tradition. Mostly those young adults who grow up in the Philippines and migrated here. I do that too to all our older relatives or even on their older friends, when we met them.
Tom, many thanks for explaining how we Filipinos treat and respect our elders. They brought us here on earth, taught us their experiences through thick and thin, so our duty to do the same with them during their twilight years. God bless
Too bad there are some Filipinos who have become so westernized, they no longer care for their parents. I know a couple. I hope they go back to their roots. This usually happens when they are living the good life. Although the culture is there, it's really up to the individual to follow through. So, westerners can also follow this wonderful trait.
“Mano po” is another way of receiving a blessing. My grandparents use say, “May the Lord bless you “ etc. aside from a sign of respect. Thank you for featuring our culture.
@@edwardwilson1180 Hello Sir Edward, we're talking about Filipino Culture, my culture. I don't know where your argument comes from. If you're talking about faith, my God and Lord Jesus Christ teaches us filipinos to be humble and respect everyone with Love. God bless you sir 👍
@@edwardwilson1180 look who's deleting comments now. If ever you meet a filipino someday, just say "Kumusta"? It means how are you, then they'll give the respect you deserve. God bless 👍
I admire how you go the extra mile to dissect and understand the traditions and the culture that you observe. It sets you apart from the "common" vlogger or bloggers" out there who obviously just shoots "just because". Keep it up.
@@Althea-v7j9 Kaya nga sabi niya minsan(sometimes).... When talking with the elders, we usually responded with "OPO" instead of "OO". Ex: Kumain ka na ba apo? Opo lolo...
That is true I'm American I married a Filipino and she's American citizen. And I have 3 kids my daughter is 12 my twin boys or 10 we recently visit the Philippines when I went down a song how much respect and everything love the country I wish I could move their the only thing that's stopping us the medical is bare better here then then over there. Cause if my wife ever got breast cancer she has a better chance will be here because she can get a 3-D Picture you can not find out early. Also to my kids has peanut allergy at also where we can. Also for myself since I'm old My health concerns me to send search heart in the family and stroke. So every 5 years we going in visited the Philippines in my wife is in the process of buying a house for vacations. That's a saying I like about the Philippines Out how high does security is Every store you go to yes this is Security guard every mall you go to is a merit protector just like in the airport.. The other thing I like military presence every time you in or to another city
"po" - is added at the end/ middle of a phrase or sentence to denote a respectful/polite response. "opo" - is the polite version of "oo", which means "yes". Thanks for sharing culture! ❤️
I do that I bless my parents I AM FROM PHILIPPINES ate/older sister Kuya/big brother Philippines speak Bisaya And Tagalog I'm so proud that I am Filipino thank you God T^T Maganda na Ang buhay ko
You are Amazing. Im so proud that you like our Philippines and trying to study our culture. There's still llot to learn day by day. Just enjoy your stay here. We live you from Cebu City, Philis.
I am so proud to be a Pilipino We always say that words if we are saying a word to an elder we will say like example: Good morning po, Thank you po/Salamat po and etc. ♥ 🇵🇭 ♥
Opo (yes) Hindi Po (no) is an answer with respect to an elder Mano (similar to hand kissing) is a sign of respect to elders “Kuya“ (male) / “Ate“ (female) - eldest “Diko” (male) / “Ditse” (female) - second eldest “Sangko” (male) / “Sanse (female) - third eldest “Siko” (male) / “Sitse” (female) - fourth eldest
Being kind and showing respect to people of any age can never be out of style. Because it goes deeper than just being human. Because it is good for the soul.
Mano po in visaya means= amen. Meaning asking for blessings from elderly. The proper way of doing this is. Take your hats off(if your wearing), bow a little, ask for the hand while not looking in the eyes, put the hand on your forehead. In return the elder one should say a short prayer for the younger one who's asking for "a blessing". Like . Younger: "Mano po lolo" elderly: " pagpalain ka sana ng Diyos anak". Translation; "blessing 'po' grandpa" response should be "God may bless you son/daughter". Do it when you just arrived or about to leave. Salamat po.
Proud to be a Filipino ò^ó It's actually true, My mother has Diabetes and kidney failure, and me and my older sister (ate) would rather skip school and take care of our mother. Even if we're a little sick lately too. After all, we have to repay our parents for their love and care for us. Since in the future, it's our turn to take care of them
"ate" is an honorific added to address sister and "kuya" for elder brother, nowadays its also use to address to strangers older than you to call upon them as I notice
Po is the short for polite! And po is a Tagalog word for being polite to elders or people older than you Filipinos r very polite not like the English language but I respect English
I’m Filipino and Japanese,yes we really do respect our elders because they did so much for us and we won’t forget that.😊😊😊 But sadly my Grandma died when i was 6 and my Grandpa died before i was born...😢😢
“Po” and “Opo” is a unique Filipino respect to someone who is senior, higher rank, elder family , relatives and in general older people in general. It’s a humble gesture, appreciation and respect.
wow, they guy is genuine. hit in on the nail. i was born in the PI, and sadly i lost most of that respect culture when i moved to too competitive hollywood. i never thought i white dude would remind me this of what i almost lost. thank u man. God is doing amazing works in you
Yes we do po can also also be used to talk with smaller kids it makes them learn more to respect people and get used to it and thank you so much for talking about our country like that this is so much to me cause sometimes people forget our country😄 (malaking salamat po na pinaguusapan niyo po ang aming bansa malaki po ito para sakin dahil misnan po and iba ay nakakalimutan na ang pilipinas😄)
you did your homework very well. deep cultural understanding. I think that is the right way to understand (or appreciate if you wish) the beauty of the Filipino people. well done
"Mano po" basically putting the back of their hand on your forehead is a sign of respect. But, you have to take off your hat 😉 thank you for showing our culture 😍 mabuhay!
One more thing to add on how meaning Mano Po! to older one's, and when you ask for their hand and say mano po,in return,they will say God bless you,that's why that tradition is just common practice of showing respect to older people.
Po/Opo or Ho/Oho. Depending what tagalog province one is from.. Being respectful in our culture is truly admirable in my opinion, but it has a downside to it when it comes to foreign relations... I t makes us sound subservient to foreigners.
Great insights, Tom...Pinoy by birth but live in USA most of my life. Love this country but being Americanized, I had forgotten how very spiritual Pinoy attitude, character, culture, society, etc....truly is. Thanks, Tom for reminding me---specially the concept of Utang na Loob....
When you didn't respect the elders or even just when you forgot to "mano" the one that's putting the hand on the forehead,your parents are gonna be super mad same with your siblings LOL Edit:and when you didn't called someone older to you tita(auntie/older woman),tito(uncle/older man),Ate(Older Female) and Kuya(older male)....That's a much bigger trouble than not doing the "mano" LOL
That's right. When I forgot to "bless or mano" to my grandparents, aunt, uncle, other relatives, or my Parents' friends or their bosses. They'll get really really mad but, they will not hit you. They will just discipline you by talking to you.😊
You nailed it. You're very correct with your observation. Very comprehensive. Thank you for noticing the most essential culture that makes us Filipino stands out.
Proud to be Filipino, until now pag matagal ko hndi nakikita parents ko and relatives ko until now nagmamano parin ako at lagi talaga ako may po. At opo. Kaze pag galang namin yun sa aming mga magulang lalong lalo na ang pag mamano. 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤
Hindi ka Pilipino. Wag magpanggap. Hindi rason na may ibang lingguahe kayo di kayo nakakaintindi ng Tagalog. Pareho lang tayo. Mas mahirap pa nga sa panggalatok
"Po" is Mr and Mrs? No it is not. Actually it means yes if "Opo" and "Po" is added to a question but it is a submissive form of confirmation and is use for Elder people or people with authority. It elevates the person receiving it with high regard. Example: Ayos ka lang ba? (Are you ok?) Ans: Opo (yes). Bakit po? (Why?) If you just say bakit, it would sound impertinent, specially to elders or person in authority. You are awesome Tom.
Finding Tom thisnis the best vlogg that i have seen...it touched me when you talk about our parents and elders. God bless you Tom. Have a very nice stay in Philippines.
My son married a Filipina and has lived in both Manila and Sagada for 40 years. His four kids are being raised there, and are much more responsible and respectful than US youngsters I've seen. An anecdote about the elderly: my gray haired son and I were walking on a lonely ridge near Sagada when a group of teenage boys came up behind us and noticed my son was carrying a load of firewood. As an American, I tensed up, fearing theft or worse. But the leader of the boys said to my son, "Oh sir, let us carry that for you," and insisted on taking the wood. They walked with us all the way back to Sagada. What a culture! Loved it.
Yes.... We 😍 Foreigners in the Philippines. We really give extra care for them here......
Don’t worry @Barbara Wilson. They are fine here in Philippines. Believe me😀. If you will come here.For sure you will also love it!
I’m glad also that your son marry a Filipina. You will never regret
@@amazingrhod1119 That’s because Filipino people are so loving and kind and put other people before themselves.
I am from Benguet and yes we are the Filipino who spread the Love...❤❤❤
PROUD TO BE FILIPINO!!! MAKE THIS LIKE BLUE IF U R PROUD BEING A FILIPINO YEHHH
Trying to get attention YEAHH
I SAS THE COMMENT AND I SAID YO MY MIND WHY IM HAPPY TO BE A FILIPINO AND THEN THINKED WHAT I WAS TYPING AND SAID YES YES
@@altheagraciano5217 yehhh
@@golden3nrainbow248 XD
@Dante Mactavish who me?????? And why????
Po is not basically Mr. and Mrs. It's just added to a phrase or sentence to make it more respectful.
There is no gender or age demographic in using po and opo. You can say it to women, men and members of lgbtq or to older and younger people than you. It's just you being respectful to the people you're talking to.
Got it, thanks for this Reine.
@@FindingTom Po is more like Sir/Madame or addressing elders in general with respect, while "Ho" is used to mean Mr/Ms or a more subtle/muted respect towards strangers.
Mr is "ginoong", Mrs is "ginang"
Pò is "please, what". Opò is yes.
Po means yes sir and yes mam
Loob not laob 😂😂
Thank for promoting our Filipino culture .
Yes we respect so much the elder one.
Yeah
Tama
True❤️❤️❤️❤️
Not all Filipinos (just saying🤷🏻♀️)
(childrens who are raised for being rude and have a bad attitude)
but they're exceptions
@@MariaFernandez-gb6eu Jealous because we are more respectful than americans
I don't think so. Only people with a lot of money are treated with dignity in the Philippines . About the mano po thing, it's only an act of submission. There's no self respect in that.
In Mexico this is also a gesture. To greet our grandparents, and is practice in the state of Guerrero and Colima. In these state there also Mexicans who are of partial Filipino decent too. ☺️😊🇲🇽♥️🇵🇭👍🏽👍🏽
I have a Filipino Step Mother. Learned soooo much, but....when I visited, alone in PI.....I was amazed at the respect shown towards the elderly. This videographer wasn't joking. The cultural difference leaves most Americans stunned...and...ready to go back! Awesome people. Awesome COuntry. p.s. ...and Jollibee..!
"Po" is an honorific word that has no equivalent in English. Unfortunately, only people like you who had been immersed in the culture and have heard the word used in daily conversation will truly understand it. And, understand you did! Suffice it to say that when you attach it as a suffix to a word or a sentence, you will have accorded the other person with respect and honor. It's even done in English, i.e. "How are you po?" BTW you did an excellent job of explaining it. Bravo!
Lee Raymundson fuck respect
@@rushiach.unofficialarchive7623 how dare u insult the philipino culture some kids in this contry can't even afford food and here u are being a devil toward respect (if i misunderstood u plz tell me but really ur dying in hell i misunderstood sorry then)
Casey EDITZ * Filipino
good job
@@rushiach.unofficialarchive7623 i wanna see in person and punch you in the face probably that is the only way for you to understand respect.
I wish the ungrateful kids in this country showed half the respect as Filipino kids.
@Iciicelz Same, but that was before. Now, I am really happy to be a Filipino.
@@lizzieheartswifeandgf same🇵🇭
Filipino for life 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Eric Hutchison as a Filipino, It’s uncomfortable to see elders in nursing homes. We do it, because we don’t have the money, or space to care for one
@Iciicelz same.... becaus3 my eyes Are black and I want my eyes blue but... proud to be filipino
“Po” or “Opo” is a sign of respect to older people. It is always our culture to respect our old ones.
Well I'm using it even in kids... It used to respect others, it's just depends on you, in how you gonna use it 🙂💕💕
Also "ninyo" rather than mo, example: lola huwag na po kayong lumabas Ito po'y para sa kalusugan ninyo
Yes we respect it
Opo it's true
True Filipino here🙂
I love how this guy keeps talking about Filipinos, he understands us as respectful people instead of people who talk about that fat dancing bee named Jollibee, HAKDOG, wALa kAnG jOwA, hugots (Pick up lines or Flirting), and meme songs like: ANG MGA IBON!!!~~
Hahhahaha
NA LUMILIPAD!!~ Hahahha
Things you mentioned are the ways that help Pinoys maintain their sense of humor even in difficult times
FAT DANCING BEE NAMED JOLLIBEE IM SORRY WHAT? LOL HHAHAH
Hahaha 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
you should take off your cap if you'll ask a mano from elders
Exactly
right..
iam Asher,no it is our tradition.you'll called out of respect even if you take "mano" from elders but you didn't take off you cap
@iam Asher You should it's arm to forehead. Like skin to skin no blocking things.
I agreed
You gave filipinos a hope and chance to smile and be proud to be one thank you so much tom
Nahh its pretty useless to be proud...
@@lila7720 why?
@@darienzaratan3160 i dont know it doesnt contribute to society that much.
@@lila7720 in my opinion, being proud will motivate you to change bad things that you could change and accept the bad things that you can't change.
@@darienzaratan3160 nah the meaning of being proud (in the Philippines) is to comment in videos that mentioned Philippines and say "LiKe ThIs If YoUrE A pInOy" or "Im A FiLIpInO PlEaSe NoTicE sO ThAT I CaN VaLuE MySelF"
these people will just use the term "filipino" to expect people to value them.
Also how does being proud of being a pinoy change anything?
Will the government notice the poor education they were giving to children?
Po and Opo is basically used when you are talking to a person older than you or a stranger. Po and Opo are words of respect. I remember not saying po or opo when answering will have a consequence.
Millenials not so much.. specially if parents not teaching kids these days. ..
Well kids born in 2000s most were not have been taught well by their parents and disrespectful.
Your right tho
But Visayan people the opo and po is a foreign language they don't say po or opo to them elders
@iam Asher I agree I always say po or opo even though I'm older than them or to the strangers I'm incounter too. Any way respect is no level it's doesn't matter if they are older or younger than you as long as you respect the people around you Filipino values are unique and must be proud of and I think that's attitude doesn't have in any other countries.😊
I think "mano po" is one of a traditional ways of respect to parents and elderly people.. I like your video, keep it up and more power to you Tom.. ^_^
"Po" is not mr. or mrs., We saying "po" to our older people to show respect to them
Not exactly the same but I think it is somehow related because in some countries like America or Great Britain, saying Mr., Mrs. or Miss before saying their names is also a sign of respect similar to saying Sir or Mam. Example: What can I do for you Miss Mia/Mrs Mia.
@JUS TINE Ok, let's just say your name is Justine, if theres two people that you know(maybe at work), the first one calls you Justine and the second one calls you Miss Justine/Mr. Justine (not sure of your gender), they're just the same. The second one treats you just the same as the first one, is that the case now.
@JUS TINE Oh, I get it, your comment is a reaction to Miss Mia's comment. I know that Filipinos today by percentage are less respecting compared to the previous century but it is part of our culture specially in Luzon (po and opo), it is not as common in Visayas and Mindanao but ate and kuya are common nationwide(with equivalent native dialects). It is our culture so I know it will stay because we are family oriented and as kids, we learn to say po and opo from our parents, teachers and elders.
Dont be mean its okay
Tagalog:
Oo,sumasang-ayon ako po sayo
English:
Yes,I agree with u
Hospitality of the guests are also best of Filipino can serve to any individuals who visit their place..
Respect is very important in my family. We do "bless or mano" our elders and this is passed on to children. I've been in other countries and they don't do that kind of respect to elders. Thanks for this video telling the world about us. Proud Filipino/Pinoy here.
Thailand people use krap and kap, same in Philippines po and opo. But they don't do Mano po, they bow, as a sign of respect too, same in Korea and Japan.
@@mirieshii1948 never seen a Spanish person doing mano po. Where did you get this?
@@gilbertorlanes8946Malaysia and Indonesia also do Mano to them elders.. Not unique in the Philippines
Wag na kayo mag English tagalog na lang
Magtagalog kayo
"Po" is a particle you use in a sentence to make it polite!.!.
Particle ohhh molecules woow
True for us filipinos but if you put it in his terms it is the same for adding mrs. Or mr.
Just like japanese adding -san, -sama, etc.
Polite and respectful 💖
Po is a word
That's tru
Thanks for your respect to us Filipino salamat-thakyou
@Stacy Jane Panganiban
Yeah, kailangan natin magsalita ng Tagalog-
I mean, we do need to salita in Tagalog-
Wait, let me correct that, sorry. As I said, we do need to talk in Taglish-
I quit.
I'm a Filipino and I want all people to be happy with there self family is love
"Po" / "Opo" doesn't mean Mrs/Ms. It is simply added to the sentence as a sign of respect to the person you are talking with.
Yeah
hayaan muna, swerte mo nga pinag promote tayo at cultura natin at isa pa d sya tubong pinas
Po/opo Means 'yes' according to google
Mag chile na ako anyways
Sa pgkaintindi ko yung mr/mrs ibig sabihin babae o lalaki nagsasabi ng po'..
Not only in the Philippines. Even here in abroad, we still observe that tradition. Mostly those young adults who grow up in the Philippines and migrated here.
I do that too to all our older relatives or even on their older friends, when we met them.
Tom, many thanks for explaining how we Filipinos treat and respect our elders. They brought us here on earth, taught us their experiences through thick and thin, so our duty to do the same with them during their twilight years. God bless
Too bad there are some Filipinos who have become so westernized, they no longer care for their parents. I know a couple. I hope they go back to their roots. This usually happens when they are living the good life. Although the culture is there, it's really up to the individual to follow through. So, westerners can also follow this wonderful trait.
This is what is missing in the world and hopefully it spreads everywhere. Much respect to u Tom for believing and sharing.
Ito talaga ang pinaka-importante sa aming mga Filipino.
Thank you for showing this to the World!!!
"Po" and "Opo" are sign of respect to each other whos talking to someone politely 😊😊 it's no equal word only in the Philippines ❤️❤️
We filipinos realy care for our parents for without them we are not in this world
Only one word that will describe that tradition that passed from generation to generation and that is
RESPECT.
Odi Amil and hospitality
“Mano po” is another way of receiving a blessing. My grandparents use say, “May the Lord bless you “ etc. aside from a sign of respect. Thank you for featuring our culture.
It's kinda disrespectful when you call someone by their name directly, especially when they are much older than you. Kuya Tom, keep it up 👍
@@edwardwilson1180 Hello Sir Edward, we're talking about Filipino Culture, my culture. I don't know where your argument comes from. If you're talking about faith, my God and Lord Jesus Christ teaches us filipinos to be humble and respect everyone with Love. God bless you sir 👍
@LagiNaLangAko23 Noy/ Nay for cebuanos (bisaya) addressed to elders 👍
Darren Arcenal then read Matthew 23: 8-10
@@edwardwilson1180 look who's deleting comments now. If ever you meet a filipino someday, just say "Kumusta"? It means how are you, then they'll give the respect you deserve. God bless 👍
@@darrenarcenal1373 what did edward wilson say? I wanna know...
I admire how you go the extra mile to dissect and understand the traditions and the culture that you observe. It sets you apart from the "common" vlogger or bloggers" out there who obviously just shoots "just because". Keep it up.
We care for our olds VERY DEEPLY ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for sharing 👍🌟 Watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🇵🇭
Opo and po are not mr. And mrs.
Po and opo is a phrase added as a sign of respect sometimes its also means YES , TRUE
Brad hindi yes or no ang opo at po.....ang tagalog s yes ay oo at no ay hindi...
@@Althea-v7j9 Kaya nga sabi niya minsan(sometimes).... When talking with the elders, we usually responded with "OPO" instead of "OO".
Ex: Kumain ka na ba apo? Opo lolo...
@@Althea-v7j9 opo/hindi po means yes/no responding with respect to elder or superior or to someone we met for the first time.
Hahaha... Mali ang basa ko...sorry....
yeah
I was also very impressed with the respect thing. It's taken me time but I'm using the Po thing more now.
I believe when filipino values will be integrated to other values, we will build a better world 🌎
salamat na ipinapa spread mo ang makakaya nang mga PILIPINO
you may not under stand this because I'm a pilipino
this mean that thank you for spreading our culture
Tom, I am misty eyed of what you told about Filipinos. I'm a Filipino leaving in Denver, Colorado. Everything you said is true.
I like this alot. I wish respect was that deep here in America. 💕
That is true I'm American I married a Filipino and she's American citizen. And I have 3 kids my daughter is 12 my twin boys or 10 we recently visit the Philippines when I went down a song how much respect and everything love the country I wish I could move their the only thing that's stopping us the medical is bare better here then then over there. Cause if my wife ever got breast cancer she has a better chance will be here because she can get a 3-D Picture you can not find out early. Also to my kids has peanut allergy at also where we can. Also for myself since I'm old My health concerns me to send search heart in the family and stroke. So every 5 years we going in visited the Philippines in my wife is in the process of buying a house for vacations. That's a saying I like about the Philippines Out how high does security is Every store you go to yes this is Security guard every mall you go to is a merit protector just like in the airport.. The other thing I like military presence every time you in or to another city
@@jonathangoodwin457 Why not live half and half if you can make it happen ? 6 months there or 6 months in the U.S.
Thankyou for appreciating filipinos as well our country the philippines😘😘😘
Small correction: Always make sure on writing or typing filipino should be "Filipino"
What you say is so true, Philippine people are so different from the USA. I love it here. Miles n Karl Nakonechy
"po" - is added at the end/ middle of a phrase or sentence to denote a respectful/polite response.
"opo" - is the polite version of "oo", which means "yes".
Thanks for sharing culture! ❤️
Ok po
LOL
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I do that I bless my parents I AM FROM PHILIPPINES
ate/older sister
Kuya/big brother
Philippines speak Bisaya
And Tagalog
I'm so proud that I am Filipino thank you God T^T
Maganda na Ang buhay ko
Ako din pilipino
At proud ako na pinoy ako!
Hi I'm a Filipino I like you because you learn our language I love you as a friend tom I'm so proud of you kuya tom😁😀😄
UTANG NA LOOB brothaaaa 🇵🇭
"You don't see these (senior citizen lines) in America!"
Me: ಠ_ಠ
You are Amazing. Im so proud that you like our Philippines and trying to study our culture. There's still llot to learn day by day. Just enjoy your stay here. We live you from Cebu City, Philis.
I am so proud to be a Pilipino
We always say that words if we are saying a word to an elder we will say like example: Good morning po, Thank you po/Salamat po and etc.
♥ 🇵🇭 ♥
I'm a Filipino so thank you for saying anything
Opo (yes) Hindi Po (no) is an answer with respect to an elder
Mano (similar to hand kissing) is a sign of respect to elders
“Kuya“ (male) / “Ate“ (female) - eldest
“Diko” (male) / “Ditse” (female) - second eldest
“Sangko” (male) / “Sanse (female) - third eldest
“Siko” (male) / “Sitse” (female) - fourth eldest
Thanks for appreciating to our culture...mabuhay ka brother
Thanks Ramonito! Appreciate it!
Being kind and showing respect to people of any age can never be out of style. Because it goes deeper than just being human. Because it is good for the soul.
You are very right man, Filipino cultures are the best! Proud one here.. Thanks, n God Bless!
Thankyou for featuring my country...welcome.to Philippines...hope you have a good stay...from.saudia girl...
Thank you young man salute to you for your positive comments
Thanks Tom, Filipino Culture, i hope will not diminish as time passes away.
I am proud of filipino , and keep up the good work!
Thank you, for loving our culture.
Tomas i admired your loving respect to the philippines may everything you really wanted will be yours salamat !
Thanks for your positive words on Filipino people and finding positivity with our culture and spreading them to the world 🌎 💕
Salamat sa supporta sa mga Filipino!
I'm a Filipino and thank you for your speech ty :>
Bro when I go to school and my friends ask,”Why do you call your brother kuya?.” Bro respect
I grew up in the Philippines and I moved to America
Lol
Proud Filipino here.Thank you for showing the whole world respect for elders is one of our admirable traits😍
Mano po in visaya means= amen. Meaning asking for blessings from elderly. The proper way of doing this is. Take your hats off(if your wearing), bow a little, ask for the hand while not looking in the eyes, put the hand on your forehead. In return the elder one should say a short prayer for the younger one who's asking for "a blessing". Like . Younger: "Mano po lolo" elderly: " pagpalain ka sana ng Diyos anak". Translation; "blessing 'po' grandpa" response should be "God may bless you son/daughter". Do it when you just arrived or about to leave. Salamat po.
I love your videos!!! It makes me proud as a Filipino and Im very thankful that you are featuring our country on your vlogs!!
Thank you for watching Rex! Appreciate the support :)
Great content... not just a typical vlog but a "highlight video"... Thank you. You just got yourself a new subscriber here.
Proud to be a Filipino ò^ó
It's actually true, My mother has Diabetes and kidney failure, and me and my older sister (ate) would rather skip school and take care of our mother. Even if we're a little sick lately too. After all, we have to repay our parents for their love and care for us. Since in the future, it's our turn to take care of them
i am deeply touch by your video... caring and respecting elders are filipino culture that can be proud of... only in the philippines..
Thank you for sharing our culture. It is sad that some Filipino kids raised in the United States have forgotten this wonderful culture.
"ate" is an honorific added to address sister and "kuya" for elder brother, nowadays its also use to address to strangers older than you to call upon them as I notice
Po is the short for polite! And po is a Tagalog word for being polite to elders or people older than you
Filipinos r very polite not like the English language but I respect English
So, Po means polite? Example : She Is being po.
Daqe po is a Tagalog word not English
And po is for being polite
@@iamyou9782 So, it means that po means polite in English?
Wow! Thank you for making this video, we filipino will love you for doing this..who's agree with me?
HeaveUp channel : I DOnt
Agree 💯😍
I agree with you
Me
@@devonferris May God bless you.
I love how americans love our country! And i love watching about this!❤️Thank you for loving the Philippines!!
-Proud Filipino here🇵🇭
Thank you very much for appreciating our culture, for loving the Filipinos and our country, the Philippines, as a whole. God with us!
We also respect our youngsters, we call them ading in Ilocano.
Thats amazing :)
@@FindingTom in tagalog we call them "Anak" means "My child" or even someone who is not our blood relative
You made me realise, your channel rather, how lucky I am to be a Filipina🙂🤗
I’m Filipino and Japanese,yes we really do respect our elders because they did so much for us and we won’t forget that.😊😊😊 But sadly my Grandma died when i was 6 and my Grandpa died before i was born...😢😢
Thank you so very much for this video, as I'm now in a loving relationship with a wonderful Filipina woman.
“Po” and “Opo” is a unique Filipino respect to someone who is senior, higher rank, elder family , relatives and in general older people in general. It’s a humble gesture, appreciation and respect.
We filipinos use the words “po” at the end of our statement when we talk to people who is older than us.
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wow, they guy is genuine. hit in on the nail. i was born in the PI, and sadly i lost most of that respect culture when i moved to too competitive hollywood. i never thought i white dude would remind me this of what i almost lost. thank u man. God is doing amazing works in you
Im filipino mano po is also bless and po is when your talking to an older person
Yes we do po can also also be used to talk with smaller kids it makes them learn more to respect people and get used to it
and thank you so much for talking about our country like that this is so much to me cause sometimes people forget our country😄 (malaking salamat po na pinaguusapan niyo po ang aming bansa malaki po ito para sakin dahil misnan po and iba ay nakakalimutan na ang pilipinas😄)
you did your homework very well. deep cultural understanding. I think that is the right way to understand (or appreciate if you wish) the beauty of the Filipino people. well done
"Mano po" basically putting the back of their hand on your forehead is a sign of respect. But, you have to take off your hat 😉 thank you for showing our culture 😍 mabuhay!
One more thing to add on how meaning Mano Po! to older one's, and when you ask for their hand and say mano po,in return,they will say God bless you,that's why that tradition is just common practice of showing respect to older people.
Po/Opo or Ho/Oho. Depending what tagalog province one is from..
Being respectful in our culture is truly admirable in my opinion, but it has a downside to it when it comes to foreign relations... I t makes us sound subservient to foreigners.
i am filipino too! Thats true its respect! where saying OPO and PO!
soooo touching! i'm a filipina and thanks for recognizing these for us!! ❤️ mabuhay po kayo! 😍
Great insights, Tom...Pinoy by birth but live in USA most of my life. Love this country but being Americanized, I had forgotten how very spiritual Pinoy attitude, character, culture, society, etc....truly is. Thanks, Tom for reminding me---specially the concept of Utang na Loob....
Iam proud to be a filipino :)
When you didn't respect the elders or even just when you forgot to "mano" the one that's putting the hand on the forehead,your parents are gonna be super mad same with your siblings LOL
Edit:and when you didn't called someone older to you tita(auntie/older woman),tito(uncle/older man),Ate(Older Female) and Kuya(older male)....That's a much bigger trouble than not doing the "mano" LOL
That's right. When I forgot to "bless or mano" to my grandparents, aunt, uncle, other relatives, or my Parents' friends or their bosses. They'll get really really mad but, they will not hit you. They will just discipline you by talking to you.😊
And your parents will say this discreetly... " humanda kayo pag alis ng mga bisita ha "
Hmm "po" is not really a Mr or Mrs.
It's just something u add at the end of any phrase to make it sound polite.
That's what i can say po ;)
Proud to be Pinoy!
You nailed it. You're very correct with your observation. Very comprehensive. Thank you for noticing the most essential culture that makes us Filipino stands out.
Po and Opo are not Mr. and Mrs. - it is a word to add if you are talking to someone older than you...as a sign of respect..
Got it! Thanks for this Jason :)
I turned my back on a three-year relationship just so I can continue taking care of my parents. That's very Pinoy.
if you ever find a girl who will understand what you did and waits for you and remain by yourside your lucky man.
him: did you know that filipinos respect their elders very seriously?
me: *sweats kasi pinapagtripan namin yun mga teachers na nagalit saamin*
pareho!
Awww maraming salamat!
Filipino here!
Proud to be Filipino, until now pag matagal ko hndi nakikita parents ko and relatives ko until now nagmamano parin ako at lagi talaga ako may po. At opo. Kaze pag galang namin yun sa aming mga magulang lalong lalo na ang pag mamano. 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤
Me:*looks at the thumbnail*
Thumbnail:Whats this
Me:A watch
the boy who is putting her grandma's hand in forehead called *bless* or *mano*
True
...and never wearing a cap btw.
I love being a filipino even though I can't talk tagalog
Same... Bisaya lang ako..
Only a bit
Hindi ka Pilipino. Wag magpanggap. Hindi rason na may ibang lingguahe kayo di kayo nakakaintindi ng Tagalog. Pareho lang tayo. Mas mahirap pa nga sa panggalatok
"Po" is Mr and Mrs? No it is not. Actually it means yes if "Opo" and "Po" is added to a question but it is a submissive form of confirmation and is use for Elder people or people with authority. It elevates the person receiving it with high regard. Example: Ayos ka lang ba? (Are you ok?) Ans: Opo (yes). Bakit po? (Why?) If you just say bakit, it would sound impertinent, specially to elders or person in authority.
You are awesome Tom.
Finding Tom thisnis the best vlogg that i have seen...it touched me when you talk about our parents and elders. God bless you Tom. Have a very nice stay in Philippines.