FULL STORY: Introduction to Filipino Family Values

Isipin niyo ang isang ugnayan na napakatibay, kaya nitong hugisin ang bawat desisyon niyo, bumuo sa inyong pagkakakilanlan, at umabot maging sa kabilang ibayo ng mundo. Isang koneksyon na napakalakas, kaya nitong gawing kapamilya ang mga estranghero at lumikha ng…

At my sister’s party, my mother suggested to my pregnant wife that she eat elsewhere so she wouldn’t “ruin” the atmosphere. She said, “She’s not really ready for these kinds of events anyway.” My sister added, “She’s making everyone uncomfortable.”

I stayed silent, gently held my wife’s hand, and we walked out without a word. They had no idea who was behind everything they thought they were enjoying… But they were about to learn it the hard way, not long…

Nang dumating ang aking biyenan at makita ang aking asawa na naghuhugas ng pinggan, inagaw niya ang mga ito at pinagbasag ang lahat ng mga pinggan, tinawag ako at sinabing, “Pwede ka bang maging asawa o dapat na ba akong kumuha ng isa pang asawa para sa aking anak?”…

When my mother-in-law came to visit and saw my husband washing the dishes, she snatched them and smashed all the dishes, calling me out and saying, “Can you be my wife or should I marry another wife for my son?”…