essay about filipino culture and values

Eros is his name which was derived from the Greek god of love that was also known as "The Cupid". However, his name is a total opposite of him. He hates romance and all kinds of stuff which relates to passionate and intimate love. Other than that, he's also an aspiring mystery/thriller writer who is dreaming to be a famous and successful author someday. But his path to achieve his dream became mysterious, much thrilling and unexpectedly romantic when the cupid which turn out as a ghost named Shawna suddenly appeared in his room and force him to write a romance story for her.

Isang call girl si Frances. Hindi niya iyon ikinahiya sa maraming tao dahil alam niyang doon siya kumukuha ng kaniyang pantustos sa kaniyang araw-araw na pangangailangan. Bagaman sa sex at pera lang din naman ang umiikot ang buhay niya. Pero isang araw na may tumawag sa kaniyang Amerikano na nagngangalang Jony. Para sa isang gabi, paparausan siya nito, isang malaking halaga ang ibabayad nito. Hindi na nagpakipot si Frances. Pera at sex lang ang nasa isip niya at iyon ang kagustuhan niya. Bagaman, hindi niya alam na dahil sa kliyente niyang si Jony, unti-unting nagbago ang kaniyang buhay. Jony is a clingy, sweet, annoying, and wild. Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit nalilito na siya sa kaniyang sarili dahil ang sabi nito, ito ay ang kaniyang asawa. Gayunpaman, hindi siya naniniwala. Lalo pa ay wala naman siyang naalala na naikasal siya sa isang Jony Guevara.

Catharyn Gualvez wants nothing but to strive hard in order for her to provide what her family needs. She became the breadwinner of her family the day that her father died but she didn't regret anything because for her family is more important than anyone or anything else. Xannon Clint Altamero is well-known as the cold-hearted billionaire. He wants nothing but power and fame. He is the most popular and powerful businessman not just locally, but also internationally. What if the cold-hearted beast met the most jolly and adorable Catharyn? Will that be the reason in order for him to realize that wealth is nothing without love?

Reading and studying history was Aimi Allecxiannie’s primary source of excitement in her mundane life. One day, the unexpected happens— she is transported into the body of Avery Allecxiannie Lopez, a general’s daughter who happens to be engaged to a man she despises. It’s 1942, and the Japanese forces have just begun to conquer the Philippines. Will Aimi be ready to look Death in the eye or will she give up? Will she find love in the midst of a war? Will she forever be stuck in Avery Allecxiannie’s body? What happens when a 21st-century history major gets transported to the body of a 1940’s woman in the dawn of the Second World War?

PROSES REVISI. JANGAN DIBACA DULU. Pernah merasa terluka tapi tetap memilih bertahan? Itulah Alsha, gadis yang sekuat cahaya, namun juga sering tenggelam dalam bayang-bayang. Alshameyzea Afsheena yang memiliki arti "cahaya yang memancarkan keanggunan" seolah menjadi takdirnya. Cahaya yang selalu hadir, meskipun kadang terselubung oleh awan-awan kelabu. Seperti matahari yang tetap bersinar meski kadang tak terlihat, begitu pula Alsha. Dia pernah berharap, pernah mencintai, pernah menggenggam mimpi yang kemudian berubah menjadi abu kenangan. Namun, seperti arti namanya, dia tetap bersinar. Keanggunannya bukan dari sempurna, tapi dari caranya bangkit meski jatuh berkali-kali. Dia pernah menyukai seseorang yang membuatnya merasakan hangatnya mentari, tapi juga pernah merasakan dinginnya bayangan. Semua luka dan kenangan itu, hanya menambah sinarnya, semakin kuat dan anggun. Karena Alsha tahu, tak ada yang lebih indah dari cahaya yang tetap bersinar meski di tengah badai. Masa lalu, baginya, mungkin menyakitkan, namun di sanalah ia belajar tentang keanggunan. Keanggunan dalam menerima, dalam merelakan, dan dalam terus bersinar, tanpa pernah kehilangan jati dirinya. Jangan lupa follow dulu sebelum baca. Semoga betah sampai di akhir kisah Alsha! Jazakumullah khayran Katsir yang sudah mau baca ceritaku. Salam hangat dari author.

Christian Ocampo decides to go to an island in Palawan to move on and completely forget his painful memories from his Ex-lover. Ngunit paano kung may matagpuan itong isang Jazmine Flores, babaeng ubod ng kulit at pagpapapansin. Magagawa nga ba nitong makalimot sa kanyang mapait na nakaraan? Makakatulong nga ba si Jazmine sa kanyang planong paghilom? But what if for Chris, Jazmine is not really a stranger he met on the island? Paano kung si Jazmine at ang babae na gusto na nitong kalimutan ay iisa lamang?

Emilia Burke is a young and advanced college student with an eye for trouble. Ever since her last year in high school, when the only man she ever loved disappeared without a single glance, she has been an expert at evading heartbreak. And hasn't formed a meaningful connection since. Sure, she's young, funny, pretty, and too smart, but she has kept her love interests at a distance and kept everything simple. Fun. No feelings attached. But now, with as much ease as when he disappeared, Leon Maverick has returned to her life as a successful and sexy business tycoon. He's determined to win back the girl whom once had given her all for him, but there's a problem when she can't even stand the idea of him. If only she would give, but there's just something... Something about Leon. And maybe, he'll break through her barriers one last time.

LEX is a famous model who was known by his name. His background is confidential. Wala rin itong mga larawang nagkalat sa medya---this mystery boost Keila's curiosity and she volunteered to make him sign a one-month contract with PMA---the modeling agency where she works for. Isa kasing kilalang clothing line ang nag-apply ng kontrata sa PMA at ang gusto ng mga ito na gawing model ng kanilang mga ginawa ay walang iba kung hindi ang misteryosong si LEX. Having LEX gives the agency and the clothing line greater success, and also Keila's career. Being a determined person, she assures that she will make him sign the contract as soon as possible yet she doesn't know that the man she wants to pursue is a dangerous human being who just wants to escape from darkness.

Mila Alfonzo transferred at Angel Clever University- isang kilalang pribadong eskuwelahan sa siyudad. Ang tanging makakapasok lamang ay ang mga taong matatalino at mayayaman. As a transfer student from rural, hindi naging madali ang lahat sa kaniya. No one wants to befriend her just because of having curly hair and brownish skin. At kung anu-anong klase na rin ng pambu-bully ang ginawa ng mga kaklase niya sa kanya. Sa kabila ng panlalait at pananakit na ginagawa sa kaniya, nagagawa pa rin niyang maging matatag. Pero anong mangyayari kapag makilala niya ang pitong nagguwa-guwapohang lalaki na hinahangaan ng lahat? Magbabago ba ang pakikitungo ng lahat sa kaniya? O mas lalong lumala lang ang sitwasyon niya? Written and Cover Artwork by Li'l Lily

Sa edad na 32 ay hindi pa naranasan ni Andrea ang magkaroon ng boyfriend. In short, siya ay NBSB o No Boyfriend Since Birth. Hindi naman siya kapangitan ngunit napakailap ng pagkatataon sa kanya. May nagawa ba siyang malaking kasalanan sa kanyang past life? Sa edad niya ay hindi na siya umaasa pa na may lalaki na magmamahal sa kanya ngunit gusto niya na magkaroon ng kahit isang anak man lang. Puwede naman na magkaroon ng anak na walang asawa kaya naisip niya maghanap ng sperm donor. Hindi artificial insemination ang gagawin kundi natural method. Sa kalagitnaan ng paghahanap niya ay nakilala niya si Martin na isang guwapong bilyonaryo. Unang pumasok sa isip niya na perfect match ang binata para sa kanya ngunit ang problema lang ay hindi siya nito gusto. Mapapayag kaya ito ni Andrea sa nais niyang mangyari? Paano kung hindi? Itutuloy pa ba niya ang paghahanap ng sperm donor o ititigil na lang at tatanggapin na lang na kailanma'y hindi siya magkaroon ng asawa't anak?