5 Things Every Filipino Mom Says and What They Actually Mean
May 30, 2019
The most common expressions and phrases we hear from our Filipino moms
There is never a one-size-fits-all structure for families, but for most of us, it’s safe to say that mothers remain among the most influential people in our lives. Just ask Andoy, whose mother’s cooking helped teach him some of the most valuable lessons of adulthood. One way or another, our moms leave traces of their love and care in us, ones we carry with us for the rest of our lives.
Speaking of growing up, most kids who spent their childhood in a Filipino household would have memories of our moms throwing the most amusing lines—ones that we can now look back on and laugh about. Most of them may have been delivered as a part of a long-winding (but probably well-deserved) sermon, while others may have Mom’s humble attempt at instilling wisdom in us.