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The Philippines Is Not a Small Country
by Gideon Lasco
Filipinos are very specific people. We're generous, but at the same time display a pagkanya-kanya attitude. We're family-oriented, to the point where we prioritize our communities over our country. We're resilient, but we tend to repeat the same mistakes. We're urbanized, but our behavior hasn't quite adapted to it.
Yeah, this is a biased 5-star review. Admittedly, some essays weren't as thought-provoking as others and some felt like filler. But hey, I live in the Philippines and it's pretty great to have some representation amirite Jose Rizal?
Yet there's no denying that these essays shine when they highlight the subtleties of Filipino culture that we either take for granted or don't notice at all. From the informal economies of the kasambahay, to the institution of gift-giving and pasalubong, to the meaning behind those "bawal umihi dito" signs, this book helped me reflect on our culture and nationhood.
I enjoyed reading these essays and reflecting on the culture I was raised in. Would recommend to all my pares.
Yeah, this is a biased 5-star review. Admittedly, some essays weren't as thought-provoking as others and some felt like filler. But hey, I live in the Philippines and it's pretty great to have some representation amirite Jose Rizal?
Yet there's no denying that these essays shine when they highlight the subtleties of Filipino culture that we either take for granted or don't notice at all. From the informal economies of the kasambahay, to the institution of gift-giving and pasalubong, to the meaning behind those "bawal umihi dito" signs, this book helped me reflect on our culture and nationhood.
I enjoyed reading these essays and reflecting on the culture I was raised in. Would recommend to all my pares.