Borrowing in Filipino households often followed a similar script: a neighbor knocking to ask for a small loan, a relative extending help, or a sari-sari store owner keeping a handwritten list of ...

is all about connection — to family, community, faith, and heritage. Every home in the Philippines carries a piece of the country’s colorful past through unique customs that are still alive today.

Future-proofing Young Pinoys study shows that 60% of young Filipino women prioritize their healthspan—the years spent in good health—compared to 46% of male respondents. Women also place greater ...