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Mga Sanaysay Tungkol sa Pamilya (5 Sanaysay)

Ang mga sanaysay tungkol sa pamilya na inyong mababasa ay mga halimbawa ng uri ng sanaysay na pormal at di-pormal. Ang mga ito ay kinalap at pinagsama-sama galing sa iba’t ibang website para mas mapadali ang iyong paghahanap at para bigyan ka ng ideya kung sakaling gagawa ka rin ng sanaysay sa kaparihong paksa. Sana ay makatulong sa inyo ang koleksyong ito at makuha n’yo ang mahahalagang aral na nakapaloob dito.

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Mga Halimbawa ng Sanaysay Tungkol sa Pamilya

Ang pamilya, masayang pamilya, ako ay ako dahil sa aking pamilya, kahalagahan ng pamilya, pagbubuo ng isang malakas na pamilya.

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Una sa lahat, ang isang Pilipino ay bahagi ng kanyang pamilya. Kahit siya ay doktor, manunulat, siyentipiko, o ano pa man, nananatili siyang ama o anak, pamangkin o apo, sa loob ng kanyang pamilya. Dito ay iba ang kanyang katungkulan at ang pagkakakilala sa kanya. Sa lahat ng oras ay pangunahin sa kanya ang kanyang tungkulin bilang kasapi ng isang pamilya.

Ang pinakaubod ng pamilyang Pilipino ay ang ama, ina at mga anak. Ang ama ang pinakapuno ng pamilya. Siya ang nasusunod at nagpapasya para sa pamilya. Sa kabilang dako ay tungkulin niyang pakainin, bigyan ng matitirhan at papag-aralin ang mga miyembro ng kanyang pamilya. Kaya siya ang nagtatrabaho at kumikita ng pera. Ang ina naman ang bahala sa bahay at sa pag-aalaga ng mga bata. Siya ang humahawak ng pera ng pamilya at pinagkakasya ito sa pangangailangan ng pamilya. Ang mga anak naman ay may responsibilidad rin. Sagutin nila ang mahusay na pag-aaral at ang pagtulong sa bahay.

Kasama rin sa pag-aalala ng pamilya ang lolo at lola, ang mga kapatid ng ama at ina, lalo na’t ang mga ito’y nakababata. Kadalasa’y sama-sama sa isang bahay ang lolo at lola, ang ama at ina, at ang mga anak. Kung minsa’y kapisan din ang wala pang asawang kapatid ng ama o ina. Kapag ganitong kumpleto ang pamilya’y tatlong salin-lahi ang nakatira sa iisang bahay. Tulung-tulong sila sa mga gawain at sa paghahanap-buhay.

Masinsin ding inaalala ng pamilya ang bawat kaarawan at anibersaryo. Sa mga okasyong ito ay may mga salu-salo’t pagtitipon. Ang may kaarawan o may anibersaryo ay binibigyan ng regalo. Nagbabalitaan ang pamilya at ikinukuwento ang buhay-buhay ng isa’t-isa. Gayun din ang buhay-buhay ng iba pang kamag-anak. Sa ganitong paraan, alam ng lahat ang halos lahat nang nangyayari sa iba pang pinsan o pamangkin. Masasabing tsismis ang ganitong pagbabalitaan subali’t may mabuti itong aspeto. Kung may nangangailangan ng tulong ay nalalaman kaagad ng pamilya.

Ang pagtulong ay isang malaking bahagi ng samahan ng magkakamag-anak. Sa pananaw na ito, hindi maaring umangat nang nag-iisa ang isang tao. Kailangan niya ang tulong ng kaniyang pamilya – sapagkat lubhang mahirap ang buhay sa mundo. Sa kabilang dako, ang taong may pag-aaruga sa kanyang pamilya ay kinakasiyahan ng kapalaran. Ganito halos ang nangyayari lalo na sa mga pamilya ng dukha. Nagtutulong-tulong ang mga nakababatang anak, ang ama at ina, upang mapaaral ang pinakamatanda. Pag nakatapos na ito, tungkulin naman niyang paaralin ang kanyang mga kapatid. Kung mag-aasawa man siya ay inaasahan na tutulong din ang mapapangasawa niya.

May mabuti at masamang aspeto ang ganitong tradisyon sa Pilipinas. Kung minsan ay nagsasamantala ang ibang kamag-anak. Sapagkat lagi silang may matatakbuhan ay hindi sila natututong maging responsable sa kanilang buhay. Pangalawa’y nahihirapan ang isang Pilipino na makaabot sa kanyang mga layunin sa buhay. Mangyari’y dala-dala niya ang problema ng kanyang buong pamilya.

Sa kabilang dako, ang pagtutulungang ito marahil ang pinakamatibay na sandata laban sa trahedya. Ang mga naulilang mga bata ay may maaasahan. At kahit na mahirap ang isang pamilya’y nakararaos din kahit paano. Ang pamilya rin ang nagtataguyod ng mahuhusay na pagpapahalagang sosyal. Itinataguyod nito ang pagiging responsable, ang pagtutulungan, ang pagkakaisa at pagtatangi sa isa’t-isa. Matibay din itong sanggalang laban sa tinatawag na “alienation” at iba pang karamdaman ng isip at damdamin.

Source: Ramos, T. V. and Goulet, Rosalina, M. (1981). Intermediate Tagalog: Developing Cultural Awareness through Language. University of Hawaii Press: Honolulu.

Akda ni  gracemariedurac14 galing sa Wattpad

Sa ating mundo ipinanganak tayo na walang kamuwang-muwang ngunit may mga taong handa tayong mahalin, alagaan at ibigay ang lahat kung anong meron sila, handang magsakripisko upang tayo’y lumaki ng maayos at may takot sa dios. Ipinapakita nila kung gaano sila kasaya noong dumating tayo sa buhay nila at ipinapadama nila kung ano ang kahulugan ng pag-ibig at pamilya.

Ang aking pamilya ang aking inspirasyon .Sila ang nagbigay sakin ng pagmamahal. Masayang masaya ako dahil sila ang naging aking pamilya. Ang king tatay at ang aking nanay ang mga taong mahalaga  sakin at ang aking mga kapatid ay ang mga taong nagpapasaya sakin . Sa ating pamilya nakakaranas tao ng mga pagsubok sa buhay ngunit pag tayo ay buo hindi tayo sumusuko  dahil alam natin sa pamilya tayo humuhugot ng lakas ng loob upang malampasan ang sakit at pagsubok na ating nararamdaman

Ipinapakita sa aking pamilya kunG gaano kahalaga ang pagmamahalan sa bawat isa. Sa pamilya nagsisimula lahat ng mga gawaing mabuti at paggalang sa ibang tao. ibinibigay nila ang ating mga pangangailangan. Ang pagmamahalan ng pamilya ay isang mahalagang bagy kung saan ibinibigay natin sa bawat isa .Ang may matatag na pamilya ay isang pundasyon ng lahat ng dakilang bansa.

Akda ni Kimberly T. Balontong

Pamilya Pera? Salapi? Luho? Wala ako niyan. Pero nag-iisa lang ang itunuturing kong kayamanan, ang aking pamilya. Kaagapay, kasalo at kadamay sa lahat ng oras o bagay. Sa lahat ng nararanasan ko, ang aking pamilya ang siyang aking nagiging sandigan. Ako ay ako dahil sa aking pamilya.

Isa-isahin mo ang iyong mga karanasan sa pamilya na iyong nakapulutan ng aral o nagkaroon ng positibong impluwensya sa iyong sarili. Sa loob ng 13 taon na aking pananatili sa mundong ito, kahit kailan di ko naranasan ang magkaroon ng buong pamilya. Dahil wala akong tatay. Pero, kahit ganoon, pinaramdam sa akin ng aking nanay at dalawa kong kuya na hindi ako nag-iisa. At ang dalawa kong kuya ang siyang nagsilbi at nagparamdam sa akin na meron akong tatay kahit papaano. Ang aking aral na napulot ay, maging kontento kung ano ang meron ka. At imbes na maghanap ng kulang mo, ituon mo ang atensyon mo sa mga bagay na meron ka. Dahil hangga’t hinahanap mo ang kulang sa’yo, lalo kang magiging malungkot.

Suriin mo rin kung paano ka inihanda o inihahanda ng iyong pamilya sa mas malaking mundo ang pakikipagkapwa. Isa-isang itala sa iyong kuwaderno ang lahat ng mahahalagang reyalisasyon tungkol dito.  Mula sa aking pagkabata, tinuruan na ako ng aking pamilya na maging magalang at mabait sa lahat ng tao. Tinuruan nila ako ng magandang asal. At kapag ako ay may pagkakamali, pinapaliwanag sa akin ng aking ina ang lahat upang aking maintindihan kung bakit niya ako dinidisiplina. Hindi sa paraang natatakot ako. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, tumatak na sa aking isip ang tamang pakikitungo sakapwa mo. At ang una kong naging paaralan ay ang aking pamilya.

Mas magiging makabuluhan kung lilikha ng isang “photo journal” sa computer gamit ang moviemaker o powerpoint. Maaari ring gumupit ng mga larawan mulasa lumang magasin at ito ang gamitin upang ipahayag ang bunga ng ginawang pagsusuri.

Ano ang iyong naging damdamin sa pagsasagawa ng gawaing ito?  Ako, ay masaya sapagkat inilalarawan ko ang aking mga karanasan at bumabalik-balik sa isip ko ang mga pangyayaring nagpatibay pa sa aming relasyon bilang pamilya. Ano ang mahalagang reyalisasyon na iyong nakuha mula sa gawaing ito?  Marami akong napagtanto habang ginagawa ito. Natutunan ko na i-share sa iba ang karanasan ko sa pamilya ko at matutong makuntento sa kung ano ang meron ka.

Bakit mahalagang maglaan ng panahon upang suriin ang iyong ugnayan sa iyong pamilya? Ipaliwanag.  Sa paglipas ng panahon, alam nating mas bumibigat at dumadami ang ating responsible bilang isang miyembro sa pamilya. Minsan sa sobra nating busy, hindi na nagkakaroon ng komunikasyon, na madalas pang nagdudulot sa pagkasira ng isang pamilya. Para sa akin, kahit papaano nabibigyan naman namin ng sapat na oras ang bawat isa. Ang sabay na pagsisimba, ay magpapatibay hindi lamang sa samahan, kundi sa pananampalataya sa Diyos.

Ano ang ibinibigay ng pamilya na tunay na nakatutulong sa isang indibidwal upang mapaunlad ang kanyang sarili tungo sa pakikipagkapwa?  Binibigyan nila ng oras ang pagdidisiplina at higit sa lahat hindi nila ito idinadaan sa pananakot at pananakit. Pero kung minsan, hindi rin mapigilan ang damdamin kaya minsan napapalo.  Pero ipinapaliwanag naman nila sa akin ng maayos. Dahil dito, natuto akong rumespeto gaya nga ng turo sa akin ng aking pamilya. Ang pagiging masiyahin ay natutuhan ko din sa kanila. Ang una kong guro ay ang aking pamilya.

Akda ni April Juanitez

Ang kahalagan ng pamilya ay mahalaga sapagkat dito nag uumpisa at dito hinuhubog ang isang pagkatao ng bawat isa. Ito ang sandigan ng bawat isa sa tuwing may problema at dito rin humuhugot ng lakas ng loob ang bawat isa kapag may dumadating na problema.

Ang ibang kabataan ay napapariwara ang buhay sa kadahilanang ang pundasyon ng kanilang pamilya ay mahina at walang pag kakaisa. Ang mga kabataan na galing sa broken family ay nasisisira ang kanilang buhay sapagkat nagrerebelde sila at natututo rin silang gumamit ng mga ipinagbabawal na gamot. Pero hindi lahat ng mga kabataan na galingbsa broken family ay napapariwara ang buhay, ang iba ay ginagamit itong inspirasyon sa buhay para maging matagumpay sila sa kanilang mga pangarap.

Mahalaga ang pamilya dahil sila ang mas higit na nakakaintindi sa atin sa mga panahong wala tayong masasandalan sa panahon ng puro problema lang ang dumarating sa buhay. Ang kahalagahan ng buong pamilya na ito ay kayang mong humarap sa mundo na buo ang iyong pagkatao dahil sa pamilya at masaya ang may buong pamilya.

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Ano ang kahulugan ng pamilya para sa inyo?  May ilang taong naniniwalang ang isang pamilya’y tulad ng isang magandang kahong puno ng mga bagay na gusto nila: pagmamahal, katuwaan, pagkakaroon ng kasama (companionship) at iba pang magagandang bagay; isang kahong mabubuksan kailanma’t nais nila ng mga bagay na ito.

Marahil, mas nakakatulad ng isang walang lamang kahon ang pamilya.  Nagiging maganda at makabuluhanito batay sa kung ano ang ginagawa rito ng mga tao.  Kailangang sidlan muna ito ng laman ng mga tao bago may makuhang anuman mula rito. Kung nais natin ng pagmamahal at katuwaan sa ating mga pamilya, kailangang magtanim muna tayo ng pagmamahal, paglilingkod at paghikayat sa isa’t isa. Ang mga ito ang nagpapatigib sa kahon. Ang paglalabas ng higit sa isinilid natin ay magpapabasyo sa kahon sa malao’t madali.

Matatagpuan sa buong mundo ang maraming matatag na pamilya.  Maaaring mayaman o mahirap sila.  Maaaring iba-iba rin ang pagkakabuo nila, halimbawa:

• isang ina, ama, at mga anak, o
• isang ina na may isa o higit pang anak, o
• mga lolo’t lolang kasama ng kanilang mga anak at apo, o
• mag-asawang walang anak.

Matatatag na pamilya ang pundasyon ng lahat ng dakilang bansa.  Tumutulong silang humubog ng mga taong nagiging katulad natin.  Kung kailangan nating lumaking malulusogat maliligaya ang mga anak natin, mahalagang magkaroon tayo ng matatatag na pamilya.

Anim ang Katangiang Kailangan sa Pagbubuo ng Matatag na Pamilya

Para mapuno ang “kahon”, kailangang magkaroon ng sumusunod na katangian ang isang pamilya:

• may pananagutan (komitment) sila sa isa’t isa;
• nagpapakita ng pagpapahalaga;
• may mabuting komunikasyon;
• may panahong nagkakasama-sama sila;
• sumusunod sa kanilang mga paniniwalang ispiritwal at umaayon sa kanilang mga pagpapahalaga;
• nakakaagapay sa  stress .

Pananagutan/Komitment 

Makatutulong tayong lalong mapatatag ang pamilya sa pagkakaroon ng pananagutansa isa’t isa,  sa pagiging tapat, sa pagsasama-sama bilang isang pangkat, at sa pag-aalaga sa isa’t isa.  Maraming paraan para maipakita ang pananagutan at mapanatiling ligtas, malusog at maligaya ang pamilya.  Narito ang ilan:

• Maging tapat sa inyong pamilya.  Bawasan ang mga aktibidad sa labas at gumugol   ng mas maraming oras sa piling nila.
• Tuparin ang mga pangako sa ibang miyembro ng pamilya.
• Sa puntong sekswal, maging tapat sa kapareha.
• Maging maaasahan.  Tumawag sa bahay kung mahuhuli ka ng uwi.
• Tumawag at magsabing “mahal kita” kung naglakbay ka sa malayo.
• Bumuo ng mga alaalang pampamilya.  Magtago ng family album na may mga retrato at kuwento.
• Kapag may problema, tumawag kaninuman, sa isang kamag-anak, kaibigan o isang tagapangalaga ng kalusugan*, para matulungan kayong harapin ito.
• Ano pa ang ibang paraan para maipakita ninyo ang pananagutan?

Pagpapahalaga 

Kapag ipinakikita natin ang pagpapahalaga sa pamamagitan ng mga salita at gawa, naipakikita natin sa ating pamilyang pinahahalagahan at itinatangi natin sila.  Maiging isipin kung gaano natin pinahahalagahan ang iba.  Ngunit, hindi nila malalaman ang nararamdaman natin hangga’t hindi natin sinasabi.  Maraming pamilya ang may espesyal na pagtitipon kung Araw ng mga Ina o Araw ng mga Ama upang maipadama ang pagpapahalaga sa magulang.  Maraming kultura ang nagdiriwang ng mga tanging araw para parangalan ang mga bata.  Narito ang ilang ideya tungkol sa ibang paraan ng pagpapakita ng pagpapahalaga:

• Sabihin sa isang miyembro ng pamilya na siya ’y mahal ninyo.
• Magsabi ng anumang positibo sa bawat miyembro ng pamilya araw-araw.
• Sorpresahin ang isang miyembro ng pamilya   (halimbawa, isang ginawang kard) kahit na walang okasyon.
• Dalasan ang pagyakap sa mga miyembro ng pamilya.
• Hanapin ang mabuti sa bawat miyembro ng pamilya.   Sabihin ito sa kanila.
• Tulungan ang isang miyembro ng pamilya sa kanyang gawain ( pagliligpit, paglalaba, paghuhugas ng pinggan, atbp.)
• Maglista ng 5 bagay na gusto ninyo sa isang miyembro ng pamilya.   Ibigay ang listahan sa miyembrong iyon bilang isang regalo.

Dumaraan sa panahong nagkakaproblema ang pamilya.  Magagamit nila ang problema para maging lalong matatag at malapit sa isa’t isa.  Kung medyo babaguhin natin ang ating pag-iisip, makikita nating ang krisis ay isang oportunidad para maging matatag.  Narito ang ilang bagay na maaaring subuking kung dumating ang problema.

• Mag-isip ng anumang mabuti, gaano man kasama ang sitwasyon.
• Humingi ng tulong sa sinumang dumaan na sa katulad na krisis (kamag-anak, kaibigan, kapitbahay), o humingi ng payo sa mga espesyalistang gaya ng sikolohista, abogado, o tagapangalaga ng kalusugan.  Tumawag sa isang crisis hotline o minister.  Makatutulong silang humanang ng tutulong sa inyo.
• Matutong magsama-sama bilang isang pamilya.  Sa pamamagitan ng pagsasama-sama. Maliligtasan ng pamilya ang kahit pinakamahirap na problema.
• Tandaang ang anumang pagbabago sa buhay — pagsilang ng isang anak, bagong trabaho o pagkataas sa tungkulin, kasal, kamatayan o pagreretiro–ay laging  stressful .
• Tandaang ang mga  stress,  problema at paghihirap ay bahagi ng buhay.
• Harapin ang mga problema nang dahan-dahan.  Gumawa ng listahan ng mga bagay na dapat gawin at isa-isang asikasuhin ito.
• Huwag alalahanin  ang mga nakalipas o ang mga bagay na wala kayong kapangyarihang kontrolin.
• Manood ng isang nakakatawang sine, tumawag sa isang kaibigan, makipagkuwentuhan nang masasayang kuwento, piliting tumawa at/o umiyak.
• Mag-ehersisyo para mawala ang tensiyon at matulungan kayong magrelaks.  Gawin ito nang magkakasama bilang isang pamilya.

Komunikasyon

Gaano man kahirap, importante sa isang pamilyang magkaroon ng komunikasyon. Kailangan nating kausapin, pakinggan, at unawain ang isa’t isa.  Kailangang may makahati tayo sa ating mga kaisipan at damdamin.  Sa ganitong paraan tayo natututong magtiwala at umasa sa isa’t isa.

Araw-araw, nagbibigay ng pagkakataon ang buhay para gawin ito.  Narito ang isang halimbawa:

• Magbigay ng pagkakataon para mag-usap — sa paglalakad, pagkain, o habang naghuhugas ng pinggan.  Pag-usapan ang mga pang-araw-araw, gayundin ang mahahalagang bagay.
• Sabihin ang masasakit at nakahihiyang karanasan, gayundin ang mabubuti.
• Maging isang mabuting tagapakinig — sa katandaan man o kabataan.
• Kung mainisin o masyadong tahimik ang isang  miyembro ng pamilya, tanungin kung ano ang problema, ngunit maging sensitibo rin kung nangangailangan ito ng pribasya.
• Maging bukas-loob na magsabi kung ano ang nakaaabala sa inyong isip o kung ano ang ikinagagalit ninyo; huwag hayaang lumala ito.
• Maging ispesipiko.   Sabihing isa-isa ang problema.  Igalang ang ideya ng bawat isa kahit hindi ninyo ito sinasang-ayunan.
• Alisin ang karahasan sa pamilya.   Magtalo nang walang paluan.  Disiplinang walang sampalan.

Dahil masyadong marami tayong pinagkakaabalahan sa buhay, wala tayong panahong makita o makasama ang isa’t isa.  Mahalagang maglaan ng panahon para magkasama-sama upang makita ang isa’t isa at maging matibay ang bigkis ng pamilya.  Maraming paraan para magkasama-sama.  Nakalista sa ibaba ang ilan:

• Basahan ng libro o makipagkuwentuhang kasama ang mga bata bago matulog.
• Patayin ang TV at maglarong magkakasama.
• Gugulin ang mga holiday at espesyal na okasyon sa piling ng buong pamilya.  Magplano ng mga lingguhang gawaing kalulugdan ng buong pamilya.
• Paminsan-minsan, isama sa trabaho ang inyong mga anak para makita nila kung ano ang ginagawa ninyo.
• Magtrabaho bilang isang pamilya sa isang proyektong pang-eskwela o pangkomunidad, gaya ng pamumulot ng basura.
• Kahit isang beses isang araw, kumaing magkakasalo bilang isang pamilya.
• Dumalo sa miting ng mga magulang, sa isang pangyayaring pang-isport o pang-eskuwela, at sa mga seremonyang kumikilala ng tagumpay ng isang miyembro ng pamilya.
• Gawing “malaki” o “importante” ang kaarawan ng bawat isa.
• Makipag-ayos sa isang mag-aalaga ng bata para makapag-date kayo ng inyong kabiyaknang kayo lamang dalawa.

Pagpapahalaga at Paniniwala

Nagsisimba man sila o hindi, may pinananaligang dakilang kabutihan o kapangyarihan sa kanilang buhay ang matatatag na pamilya.  Ang pananalig na iyon ang nabibigay sa kanila ng lakas at layunin.  Iniimpluwensiyahan nito ang kanilang pang-araw-araw na kaisipan at kilos.  Ang sumusunod ang ilan sa mga paraan kung paano maipapatupad ng pamilya ang kanilang paniniwala:

• Tratuhin ang pamilya kung paano mo tatratuhin ang sarili.
• Imbitahan ang isang kaibigang makipaghapunan sa inyong pamilya.
• Ipagdiwang ang religious holidays sa piling ng pamilya.
• Makipagpangkat sa inyong pamilya sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan: bawasan ang mga ginagamit; muli’t muling gamitin ang ilang bagay, mag-recycle ng papel, bote, plastik at iba pang karaniwang itinatapon.
• Gumamit ng kuwento sa pagtuturo sa mga anak ng pagpapahalagang gaya ng katapatan, paumanhin at pananagutan.
• Magboluntir ng oras o pera sa isang kapaki-pakinabang na layuning pinaniniwalaan ninyo.
• Magkakasamang magsimba o magpasalamat, sa anumang paraan ng pagsampalatayangginagawa ng inyong pamilya.
• Maging modelo ng inyong pamilya sa pagsasabuhay ng inyong mga paniniwala.

Source: Family Resource Kit ng UH-Manoa Center on the Family. Salin ni Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo.

SEE ALSO: Mga Sanaysay Tungkol sa Kahirapan

Ano sa ang masasabi mo sa mga sanaysay tungkol sa pamilya na iyong nabasa at anu-ano ang mga aral na natutunan mo? Mag-iwan lang ng komento sa ibaba.

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Tagalog Short Stories: 5 Maikling Kwento Tungkol Sa Pamilya

5 tagalog short stories o maikling kwento tungkol sa pamilya.

TAGALOG SHORT STORIES – Narito ang limang (5) halimbawa ng mga maikling kwento tungkol sa pamilya.

1.  Ang Lumang Tren Sa Purok Mahinahon

Matagal na rin simula noong maaksidente ang lumang tren sa Purok Mahinahon ngunit hindi pa rin nabibigyan ng hustisya ang pagkamatay ng maraming tao. Isang araw, nalaman ng batang si Camilo kung ano talaga ang nangyari.

Nalagay sa kalagitnaan ang bata – sa pagitan ng pagbibigay hustisya sa pagkamatay ng ama ng kaibigan niya o pagtakip sa nagawang kasalanan ng mga magulang at kapitbahay niya.

Basahin ang kabuuan ng maikling kwento tungkol sa lumang tren sa Purok Mahinahon.

2. Si Julio At Ang Sapatero Sa Kanto

Hindi alam ng batang si Julio kung sino talaga ang tatay niya. Masaya na siya sa kanyang buhay kasama ang kuya Dante niya at nanay Nena. Subalit, isang araw, sa ‘di inaasahan ay nagpakita ang ama ng bata.

Ayaw ni Aling Nena na ipakilala si Julio sa ama niya. Ayaw niyang masaktan ang anak kung kaya’t tinago niya ang pangyayari ngunit kahit anong tago niya nito ay nalaman pa rin ng bata.

Basahin ang kabuuan ng maikling kwento tungkol kay Julio at sa sapatero sa kanto.

3. Ang Agila at ang Itim na Sisiw ni Jose

May isang itim na sisiw ang inahin na alaga ni Jose. Hindi alam ng bata na palagi itong inaaway ng kanyang mga kapatid dahil sa kakaiba niyang kulay. Sinabihan pa ito na sana kunin na siya ng agila dahil pangit siya.

Isang araw, pumunta nga ang agila kung saan nakatira si Jose, ang pamilya niya, at ang mga alaga nilang manok. Hindi ito napigilan sa pagkuha ng gusto nitong kunin.

Basahin ang kabuuan ng maikling kwento tungkol sa agila at sa itim na sisiw ni Jose.

4.  Si Alas At Ang Ginintuan Niyang Puso

Magka-away ang pamilya ni Alas at ang pamilya ng kaibigan niyang si Diego. Matalik silang magkaibigan na parang magkapatid na. Subalit, nagkaroon din ng lamat ang kanilang samahan dahil sa mga maliliit na bagay na nagpatong-patong.

Nagkaroon ng bagong mga kaibigan si Diego at may mga ‘di kaaya-ayang payo sila sa sa binata. Mananaig kaya ang dating turingan nila ni Alas na parang magkapatid na?

Basahin ang kabuuan ng maikling kwento tungkol kay Alas at sa ginintuan niyang puso.

5. Ang Bahay na Marmol sa Gitna ng Gubat

Nais ng mag-asawang sina Rodel at Cynthia na bigyan ng kakaibang karanasan sa bakasyon ang kanilang dalawang anak na sina Rolly at Cindy. Dinala nila ang dalawa sa kagubatan ng Darib.

Pagdating nila roon, may kakaibang marmol na bahay na sa gitna ng gubat. Ipinagbawalan ang mga bata na pumunta roon ngunit talagang nagtataka sila kaya bumalik pa rin sila.

Basahin ang kabuuan ng maikling kwento tungkol sa bahay na marmol sa gitna ng gubat.

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Maikling kwento tungkol sa pamilya

Narito ang mga halimbawa ng maikling kwento tungkol sa pamilya. Kung may komento o katanungan, maaari mong i-komento sa ibaba.

Ang Inang Matapobre

Ang alkansya ni boyet, isang aral para kay armando.

Ang kwento ay umiikot sa buhay ni Aling Osang at ang kanyang anak na si Monching. Si Monching ay matagumpay sa buhay dahil sa ito’y may mataas na katungkulan sa trabaho at topnotcher pa sa board exam —dahilan upang tumaas ng husto ang ambisyon ni Aling Osang sa mapapangasawa nito. Hindi babagay sa anak mahirap na mga babae! 

Maraming inayawan si Aling Osang na mga babae kung kaya’t ganun nalang ang kanyang pananabik nang magbunga ang lahat ng ito at naging kabiyak ni Monching ang mayamang anak ng kanyang boss . Ngunit, bakit parang hindi masaya si Aling Osang?

Tinuturo ng kwentong ito na hindi kailanman mahihigitan ng pisikal o perang yaman ang busilak na kalooban. Ang pera ay naiipon ngunit ang kabaitan ay hindi maiaalis sa tao.

Tinatalakay ng kwento ang buhay ng isang simpleng batang si Boyet, mapagmahal sa pamilya at isang responsableng anak. Alam nito ang hirap ng kanilang pamilya: ang kanyang ama ay isang magsasaka sa inuupahang lupa at ang kanyang ina nama’y maybahay na minsan ay nagtitinda sa palengke lamang. Apat silang magkakapatid kung kaya’t laking takot ng mga magulang niya nang nasira ang kanilang mga pananim dahil sa bagyo at wala silang mapagkukunan ng pantustos sa pang-araw araw na buhay. Makapag-aaral pa kaya si Boyet?

Inibabahagi ng kwento ang asal na kung marunong mag-ipon o mag konserba ang isang tao ay may maidudukot ito sa panahon ng tagtuyot o kahirapan. Dapat ay isipin ng tao ang kanilang kinabukasan at hindi lamang mabuhay ng waldas sa kasalukuyan.

Bagama’t bata ay malikot at makulit na si Armando. Napakaraming tanong ang tinatanong nito sa kanyang ina at ang isa na rito’y kung bakit napakaraming pinagbabawal sa kanya. Para sa kanya’y matanda na siya’t hindi na tama ang pambabakod ng kaniyang nanay sa kanyang mga gawain. Sinubok niya ito nang lumangoy siya sa ilog ng may napakalakas na agos, kahit na mahigpit na bilin ng kaniyang inay na huwag itong gawin.

Ang kwento’y isang napakalaking representasyon na tayo’y dapat sumunod sa ating mga magulang sapagka’t sila ang mas nakaaalam at nais lamang nilang mapabuti ang ating buhay. Itinuturo rin ng kwento na tayo’y dapat may malapit na relasyon sa Diyos na ating sinasamba.

Sanaysay Tungkol Sa Pamilya

Ayon sa isang sikat na kantang pananampalataya, walang sinuman daw ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang.

Nais lamang nitong ipakahulugan na anuman ang pagdaanan natin, anuman ang harapin natin ay nananatiling mayroong pamilya na handang umalalay at gumabay sa atin.

Pamilya ang kasama natin sa unang segundo pa lamang natin sa mundo. Hindi tayo mabubuhay sa mundong ito kung hindi tayo isinilang ng ating ina. Hindi rin tayo mabubuo kung wala ang ama.

Ang mga magulang ang pamilyang nagbibigay sa atin nang hindi matatawarang pagmamahal at pagkalinga. Maraming pagkakataon na mas iisipin pa ng mga ito ang ating kapakanan kaysa sa kanila.

Bahagi rin ng pamilya ang mga kapatid, tiyo, tiya, lolo, at lola na nagbibigay din nang walang sawang pagkalinga para sa atin.

Maliban sa pagmamahal ng mga magulang, sila ay handa ring samahan tayo sa iba’t ibang pagsubok, makipagdiwang sa oras ng tagumpay, at maging kaagapay sa mga misyon natin sa buhay.

Hindi man pare-pareho ang kapalaran ng lahat, mayroon mang lumaking walang magulang, kapatid, o mga lolo at lola, ngunit nagpapatuloy naman ang pagmamahal mula sa iba pang kadugo.

Namumukod tangi ang ugnayan na pinagbuklod ng magkatulad na dugong nananalaytay sa kanilang ugat.

Ang pamilya ay isang relasyon na hindi mo na mahahanap sa iba. Nag-iisa lang ang mga taong kaugnay ng iyong pagkatao na kahit siyensya ay magpapatunay.

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author and editor

Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults

Edit­ed by Cecil­ia Brainard PALH , 2003, soft­cov­er, 316 pages, ISBN 9780971945807 — BOOK ORDER

PALH , 2021, hard­cov­er, 316 pages, ISBN 9781953716002 — BOOK ORDER  

EBOOK   — Kin­dle, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, Apple Books, Scribd, Toli­no, Over­Drive, Bib­lio­the­ca, Bak­er & Tay­lor, Vivlio, and Bor­row Box

Finalist National Book Awards Anthology Division in 2005

Dazzling and impressive collection.

This col­lec­tion of 29 sto­ries, the first pub­li­ca­tion of PALH (Philip­pine Amer­i­can Lit­er­ary House) received crit­i­cal acclaim. Writ­ten by estab­lished and emerg­ing writ­ers, the book delves into uni­ver­sal but at the same time per­son­al themes of how it is to grow up Fil­ipino. It remains in print and is used by many edu­ca­tors in their classrooms.

Con­trib­u­tors are:  Paula Ange­les, Libay Can­tor, Veron­i­ca Montes, Mar­i­anne Vil­lanue­va, Lin­da Ty-Casper, Ric­co Siaso­co, Ruby Car­li­no, Gemi­no Abad, Krip Yuson, Vince Gotera, Oscar Penaran­da, Bri­an Roley, Alber­to Flo­renti­no, Joel Tan, Wang­go Gal­la­ga, Gil­da Cordero-Fer­nan­do, Cristi­na Pan­to­ja Hidal­go, Edgar Poma, Mar V. Puatu, M. Eveli­na Galang, Cecil­ia Brainard, Mar­i­ly Orosa, Antho­ny Tan, Ruth Sar­real, Roge­lio Cruz, Con­nie Maraan, Alex Dean Bru, M. S. Sia, Erwin Cabucos.

In this fine short-sto­ry col­lec­tion, 29 Fil­ipino Amer­i­can writ­ers explore the uni­ver­sal chal­lenges of ado­les­cence from the unique per­spec­tives of teens in the Philip­pines or in the U.S. Orga­nized into five sections–Family, Angst, Friend­ship, Love, and Home–all the sto­ries are about grow­ing up and what the intro­duc­tion calls “grow­ing into Fil­ipino-ness, grow­ing with Fil­ipinos, and grow­ing in or grow­ing away from the Philip­pines.” The sto­ries are intro­duced by the authors, who illus­trate the teenage expe­ri­ence as they remem­ber it or as they wish to explain it to the reader–whether the focus is the death of a grand­par­ent, bud­ding sex­u­al­i­ty, or going to the mall. The cul­tur­al fla­vor aspect nev­er over­whelms the sto­ries, and read­ers will be drawn to the par­tic­u­lars as well as the uni­ver­sal con­cerns of fam­i­ly, friends, love, and leav­ing home. While the sto­ries are fair­ly easy to read, teens might be intim­i­dat­ed by the dense book design and small type. Take the time to help them over­come this. The sto­ries are delightful!

School Library Journal

These 29 short sto­ries offer a high­ly tex­tured por­trait of Fil­ipino youth and an excel­lent sam­pling of cre­ative writ­ing. The­mat­i­cal­ly arranged, most of the pieces have been writ­ten since the turn of the 21st cen­tu­ry. Each sto­ry is intro­duced by a thumb­nail sketch of the author and a para­graph or two about some ele­ment of Fil­ipino cul­ture or his­to­ry that is rel­e­vant to the sto­ry. Authors include those born and con­tin­u­ing to live in the Philip­pines, emi­gres, and Amer­i­can-born Fil­ipinos. Tough but rel­e­vant top­ics addressed include a gay youth’s affec­tion for his sup­port­ive moth­er, the role of reli­gious didac­ti­cism in the for­ma­tion of a child­hood per­cep­tion, con­sumer cul­ture as it is expe­ri­enced by mod­ern teens in Mani­la, and cop­ing with bul­lies of all ages and sta­tions in life. While the intro­duc­tion seems more appro­pri­ate to grad­u­ate school than high school stu­dents, and the lay­out and book design are not attrac­tive, there is much here to mer­it con­sid­er­a­tion. There are more Fil­ipinos liv­ing in the U.S. than most peo­ple real­ize, but find­ing lit­er­a­ture reflec­tive of their expe­ri­ences is dif­fi­cult. The high cal­iber and broad but whol­ly acces­si­ble range of this col­lec­tion, how­ev­er, makes this title a sol­id pur­chase for mul­ti­ple reasons.

Book­bird Jour­nal Inter­na­tion­al. Chil­dren’s Lit­er­a­ture,  IBBY by Glen­na Sloan,

Emerg­ing and estab­lished award-win­ning writ­ers are the authors of this fine col­lec­tion of 29 sto­ries about what it means to be young and Fil­ipino in the Philip­pines and in the Unit­ed States. Fil­ipinos in Amer­i­ca are now the sec­ond largest in the umbrel­la group of Asian Amer­i­cans, yet there is a scarci­ty of books by and for Fil­ipinos. This impres­sive array cap­tures the com­plex­i­ties of both the Fil­ipino cul­ture and his­to­ry and the real­i­ties of the lives of young adults no mat­ter what their eth­nic affil­i­a­tion. Each sto­ry is assigned to one of five uni­ver­sal themes: fam­i­ly, angst, friend­ship, love, and home. “Cecil­ia Manguer­ra Brainard has col­lect­ed a daz­zling and impres­sive array of 29 sto­ries about the saga of what it means to be young and Fil­ipino. The authors make the expe­ri­ences of ordi­nary young peo­ple come alive for us. The strength of the col­lab­o­ra­tive approach in this vol­ume lies in its indi­vid­ual exam­ples, for the best way to con­struct a pic­ture of grow­ing up Fil­ipino is by spe­cif­ic ref­er­ence to their lives. The struc­ture of the book is sim­ple enough. Each sto­ry is assigned to a theme and there are five of them: fam­i­ly, angst, friend­ship, love, and home.

*** Roger N. Buck­ley, Pro­fes­sor of His­to­ry and Direc­tor, Asian Amer­i­can Stud­ies Insti­tute, Uni­ver­si­ty of Connecticut This vol­ume is indeed about mag­ic, mys­ter­ies, sad­ness, time, fam­i­ly, fear, and hap­pi­ness of young adult Fil­ipinos. But in explor­ing these are­nas the authors, each a born sto­ry­teller and philoso­pher, col­lec­tive­ly cap­ture the nat­ur­al and social tapes­try of the Philip­pines and Fil­ipino cul­ture and those forces that influ­ence it. Their use of the lan­guage with all its idioms, nar­ra­tive inter­vals and cadences leaves no doubt about the com­plex­i­ties of the his­tor­i­cal, social, cul­tur­al, gen­der and racial ter­rain of mod­ern Fil­ipino cul­ture. It is hard to resist one more com­ment. Despite the book’s sub-title, this is also a book for adults. They too will prof­it from what is a truth­ful, pas­sion­ate, hope­ful — and ulti­mate­ly — a very wise book. Kudos to Brainard and the oth­er writ­ers for this impor­tant con­tri­bu­tion to Fil­ipino/­Fil­ipino-Amer­i­can his­to­ry and cul­ture. This is a pow­er­ful­ly achieved and mem­o­rable book by authors who know their craft, and who also have a pro­found under­stand­ing and love for the Philip­pines and things Filipino.”

https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2018/08/fiction-cecilia-brainards-last-moon.html

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Monica macansantos, author of "love and other rituals," recommends stories about the ties of kinship.

It is only in the Philippines that I feel my individual identity disappear in the eyes of others: in a society that sees people in terms of their kinship ties, rather than their individual achievements, I am a daughter first, an adult woman second. Living abroad in my twenties gave me some clarity about the person I wanted to become, since I wasn’t just a daughter or potential mother: I was a writer, a student, a woman eager to enjoy the sensual delights of the world. And yet, even as I sought to build my own identity while living far away from home, the stories I wrote inevitably confronted the alienation and loneliness I felt abroad, while bringing to light the joys I felt as a daughter, cousin, and aunt in my homeland. These are stories that have come to form my debut collection about Filipinos at home and in the diaspora entitled, Love and Other Rituals . 

Kinship ties form the backbone of Philippine society, and the way we relate to others and to ourselves is inextricably linked to the tightness of our family bonds. For many, these bonds can also be a source of pain, since they don’t necessarily foster understanding, tolerance, or even care. The complicated nature of Filipino family bonds has been a topic of interest, even of obsession, for many Filipino writers both at home and in the diaspora. Why do we seek reassurance from our elders, even if they repeatedly disappoint us with their inconstancy and lack of affection? Why do we expect so much from our siblings, children, or parents, despite our own awareness of their shortcomings? How do we find ourselves capable of loving our blood kin despite their thoughtlessness or even abuse? In my book, and many excellent works of fiction and memoir written by Filipinos, we explore how the solace offered by these tight and complex bonds can also be intertwined with some complicated feelings.  

The Body Papers by Grace Talusan

Talusan takes an honest look at the fragility of her family during the years they spent as undocumented immigrants in the ‘70s and ‘80s. A culture of saving face, exacerbated by the secrecy with which they lived because of their immigration status, forced a young Grace to suffer in silence for years while being abused by a family member. This memoir is ultimately a love story, in which a parent decides to defy his feelings of indebtedness to a relative in order to protect his child. Though Talusan is critical of the culture of indebtedness or “utang na loob” that undergirds family bonds in Filipino culture, her memoir proposes a realignment, rather than dismantlement, of these values. These bonds, she rightly believes, can be built on love and care rather than obligation. 

Gun Dealers’ Daughter by Gina Apostol

Philippine politics is run by families, as the recent return of the Marcos family to power sadly proves, and Gun Dealers’ Daughter is the perfect novel to understand the dynastic politics that have held the Philippines in a stranglehold for decades. Soledad, our narrator and anti-hero, belongs to an upper-class family that directly benefits from the Marcos dictatorship’s bloody crackdown on the communist insurgency, amassing a fortune by supplying arms to Marcos’s military. Burdened by the guilt of her parents’ sins, Soledad decides to participate in a violent plot that she believes would give her the opportunity to turn against her family and class. The novel’s shocking ending shows just how powerful family ties are in the Philippines, and how elite children like Soledad remain trapped in their snare. 

Abundance by Jakob Guanzon

Praised for its searing depictions of economic injustice in American society, Abundance is at its heart a story about how fathers and sons confront their differences to give voice to what is often an unspoken and complicated love. Told from the point of view of Henry, an immigrant son who has lived a troubled life, this heartbreaking novel follows the struggles his father faced in understanding Henry’s maladjustment, while also wrestling with his own disappointments as an academic forced out of his teaching position after a racist altercation with a student. Henry’s and Papa’s differences are generational as well as cultural, and it is when Henry has a son of his own that he begins to truly understand the challenges his own father experienced in giving full expression to his love.

Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades

Narrated by the choral “we”, Andreades writes about a group of female friends from a diverse neighborhood in Queens who find solace in each other’s company when their immigrant families cannot fully understand or embrace their hopes and aspirations. Andreades’s observations of immigrant families are tender but honest—showing how the bonds of filial obligation that these young women chafe against become a source of comfort in their later years, when they finally understand the fierce possessiveness that their immigrant parents, especially their mothers, had for them. Beautifully told, Brown Girls shows us how the families we are born into, and the families we create for ourselves, can sustain us in spite of their many flaws. 

Disturbance by Ivy Alvarez

Ivy Alvarez takes a unique and inventive approach to domestic violence in this novel-in-verse about a family gunned down by their own patriarch. By employing verse to reveal the thoughts of neighbors, policemen, and finally, the wife and son of a man who resorts to murder when he cannot get his way with them, Alvarez cuts through the everyday deceptions people often tell themselves to ignore the very real presence of violence in their lives. “My hair has a showroom shine,” the wife says, in the poem, “Family portrait.” “My husband prefers it long. Benign as a leash. I smile and smile.” The lies told by the chorus of voices in this book quickly fall apart under Alvarez’s careful poetic gaze. 

A Tiny Upward Shove by Melissa Chadburn

A Tiny Upward Shove is a powerful novel about a half-Filipino, half-Black young woman who falls through the cracks of the foster care system and into the clutches of a serial killer. The novel starts in Marina’s early years living with Mutya, her affectionate but oftentimes neglectful mother, and Lola, her doting grandmother whose traditional views on womanhood Mutya rebels against. Mutya’s desire to free herself from the conservative Catholic environment of her mother’s household sends her drifting through Los Angeles with Marina, where they find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations. Apart from its honest depictions of life on the margins, A Tiny Upward Shove shines a light on the challenges Filipino immigrant families face in staying intact across generational and cultural divides.  

In the Country by Mia Alvar

Taken as a whole, Mia Alvar’s story collection In the Country presents a colorful, prismatic lens through which the strengths and complexities of Filipino family bonds are tested by exile, physical distance, and political upheaval. Alvar was born in Manila and raised in Bahrain and New York City, giving her insight into the lives of ordinary Filipinos who either remain in the motherland or leave to pursue a better life overseas (or else, to give their families back home a better life through foreign remittances).

My personal favorites are “A Contract Overseas”, about a young writer whose brother, an overseas worker, supplies her with stories about his life in the Middle East that are more compelling than any of the stories she weaves on her own, and the titular novella, “In the Country”, about an activist couple questioning their marriage after paying the ultimate price for opposing the Marcos dictatorship. 

Monstress by Lysley Tenorio

Tenorio has a soft spot for outcasts and misfits who are shunned by their families and closest of kin, and the stories in his debut collection Monstress allow us to fully fathom the impulse to love that continues to endure after these relationships are irreparably fractured. In “The Brothers”, a man reckons with his trans sibling’s sudden passing, and in doing so gains insight into her desire for acceptance in their family despite being disowned. In “The View from Culion”, a young girl in a leper colony befriends a newly arrived American GI who refuses to accept the truth of his condition, and whose friendship reawakens her own affections for her mother, a woman who brought her to this colony and never returned for her. Other stories in the collection examine the loyalties that enable families to tolerate the oddballs in their family, as with the young narrator in “Help” who will do anything to please his Imelda Marcos-adoring Uncle Willie, even if it means getting into a physical altercation with the Beatles. While examining the complexities and frailties of family relationships, Tenorio remains sensitive to the love that remains when these ties are severed, showing us how dormant feelings for a long-estranged relative or friend can be reawakened by the kindness of a stranger. 

Departures: Essays by Priscilla Supnet Macansantos

My mother released her debut collection of essays in her mid 60s, after spending a lifetime witnessing the strange twists and turns in the lives of her relatives who traversed vast distances in pursuit of a better future. In this collection, we meet her father, a cheerful man who spoke in glowing terms about America, while remaining reticent about his deportation for carrying forged immigration papers; her mother, a quiet, determined woman who moved her entire family from their barrio in the impoverished Ilocos region to the bustling American Hill Station of Baguio; and my own father, who as a young man would take the long and difficult trip to Baguio to visit my mother, quietly proving his dedication to the things he cared about the most. Common themes in the collection are the bonds that remain tight, or are tightened even further, as distances are crossed and new lives are built, and the losses sustained while building these new lives, leaving deep wounds that are often difficult to acknowledge. What Macansantos possesses in her writing is the wisdom of years, and the knowledge of how intertwined our own stories are with the people we call our kin. 

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• Tagalog Poems about Family: Celebrating the Bonds that Bind

Family is a universal theme that resonates deeply within the human heart. In the Philippines, family holds a special place in the cultural fabric, with close-knit relationships and strong bonds being cherished and celebrated. Tagalog poems about family beautifully capture the essence of these connections, painting vivid pictures of love, sacrifice, and the unique dynamics that make each family truly special.

• 1. Ang Pamilya Ko (My Family)

Ang pamilya ko, tahanan ng pag-asa (Kahit saan, bawat isa'y may bisa) Ang aming suporta, walang katapusan Tulad ng mga bituin sa kalangitan

Ang pamilya ko, sumpa't biyaya (Pag-ibig at pagkalinga, walang sawa) Sa hirap at ginhawa, magkasama tayo Kahit anong mangyari, hindi mag-iisa

Translation: (My family, home of hope (Wherever, each one has value) Our support, never-ending Like the stars in the sky

My family, a blessing and a curse (Love and care, never tired) In hardship and ease, we are together Whatever happens, never alone)

• 2. Sa Piling Mo (In Your Embrace)

Sa yakap mo, nananatiling malakas (Bawat sandali'y parang walang kapantay) Kahit anong unos, kahit anong sakit Nakikita ang kahalagahan ng pamilya

Ang bawat halakhak, ang bawat luha (Sa bawat pagsamo, tayo'y nagiging isa) Ang piling mo, tahanan ng pag-ibig Ang pamilya, tunay na kayamanan

Translation: (In your embrace, I remain strong (Every moment is unparalleled) No matter the storm, no matter the pain The importance of family is seen)

(Each laughter, each tear (In every plea, we become one) In your embrace, home of love Family, a true treasure)

• 3. Ang Lahat para sa Akin (Everything for Me)

Ang mga palad na nag-aalaga (Sa malamig na gabi, sa tuwing ako'y nahihirapan) Ang mga mata na laging sumusulyap (Sa tuwing ako'y lumalaki at bumabangon)

Sa bawat araw, ang pamilya'y kasama (Nagbibigay ng inspirasyon, lakas, at saya) Ang lahat para sa akin, kahit wala pa Dahil ang pamilya, walang kapantay

Translation: (The hands that take care (In cold nights, whenever I struggle) The eyes that always look (Whenever I grow and rise)

(Each day, family is there (Giving inspiration, strength, and joy) Everything for me, even without anything Because family is unparalleled)

The Power of Tagalog Poems about Family

Tagalog poems about family have the ability to evoke a myriad of emotions, reminding us of the importance of our loved ones and the unique role they play in our lives. These heartfelt verses capture the unconditional love, support, and sense of belonging that family provides. Whether it's through expressions of gratitude, moments of reflection, or tales of shared experiences, these poems beautifully encapsulate the essence of Filipino family life.

In each of the poems above, the beauty of the Filipino language shines through, with Tagalog words weaving together to create a tapestry of heartfelt emotions. The verses highlight the resilience and strength found within families, emphasizing the unwavering bond that holds them together through thick and thin.

Tagalog poems about family serve as a reminder to cherish and nurture the relationships that matter most. They inspire us to celebrate the love and sacrifices made by our loved ones and reflect on the invaluable role they play in shaping who we are. These poems capture the essence of the Filipino spirit, rooted in strong family ties and unwavering loyalty.

So, take a moment to appreciate your own family, and perhaps even try your hand at crafting your own Tagalog poem about family . Let your words paint a vivid picture of the love, support, and connection that make your own family truly remarkable.

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Do not get me wrong; I am entirely impressed with how tech-savvy the kids are these days. I see batang Pinoy or Filipino kids as young as eleven coding their app or creating social movement on Tiktok, and it leaves me dumbfounded and amazed. But when I see the younger Pinoy childhood generations spending almost all their time either on their phones or their computers, I can’t help but feel like they’re missing out on many Filipino childhood memories that I treasure to this day.

I know nothing makes someone sound like a stodgy older man more than telling kids about the good old days, but the good old days are just tough to beat when it comes to Filipino childhood memories.

Back in the day, it was common for all the kids in the neighborhood to know each other and play together, especially in the provinces. We played together, rode our bikes together, and grew up as best friends, forging lasting and genuine bonds. That is a far cry from just chatting with someone online.

That is why the best childhood memories Filipino are always the ones you have in the provinces, if I may say so myself. The Philippines’ Probinsya life is all about being a tight-knit community where everyone knew everyone else and where it was safe for batang Pinoy to play outdoors until the sun went down.

To prove my point, here are my 12 best Filipino childhood games and Filipino childhood snacks to be remembered:

• Hide and seek during a “brownout.”

What do kids do these days when there is a power outage or a “brownout”?

I heard a joke once that the best way to bond with your family is to turn off the wi-fi and wait for everyone to come out of their rooms. As funny as that sounds, most families indeed spend their time logged into the internet these days.

Before the internet became commonplace, a “brownout” for us, kids usually meant one thing – it was time for a game of hiding and sought! With everyone waiting for the power to come back on, even the older kids, the Ates and Kuyas, would join the game, creating some of the best memories that I have with my siblings.

No internet? No problem. All we needed was a concrete road, and we could play the crazy game of patintero.

The rules are simple, just run from one end of the road to the other without letting the people guard each line and the road tag you. Does that sound easy? It is not, but it is a lot of fun.

Strategies, speed, and mayhem all come into play. Also, watch out for passing cars!

• Walking to school

It sounds funny to say that walking to and from school is one of my best Filipino childhood memories, but it is true. The simple act of walking with a brother or sister or friend makes for some great bonding moments.

Also, let us not forget the snack vendors along the way. There are Banana cues for one peso, chichirya for two pesos, and an enormous ice cream scoop for five pesos. But my favorite Filipino childhood snacks were always the hot pancake covered in margarine and sugar. Yum!

• Marbles and trumpo or Kuti

These days we collect mechanical keyboards, RGB gaming mice, the latest Bluetooth headsets.

When I was a kid, we were collecting too, but it was all about the tex cards, trumpo or tops, and marbles. I particularly remember my wooden trumpo with a nail that I sanded and sanded until it was needle-sharp, making it spin faster than any other trumpo in the neighborhood. The pin was so sharp, and the trumpo turned so well that I could spin it right on top of a piece of rope!

• Climbing up the tree for mangoes or star apple or alateris

By far, one of the best Pinoy childhood memories I had was climbing up our neighbor’s fruit trees and stealing mangoes, star apples, and the small Filipino cherries we call alateris . The sheer carnal pleasure of biting into a perfectly ripe mango has absolutely no comparison.

Also, there was the added thrill of “stealing” the fruits. But looking back, I realize my neighbors knew precisely who was taking their mangoes and were indulging the neighborhood kids.

• Shower under the rain

When was a kid, heavy rainfall in the middle of the day can only mean one thing – it was time to shower under the rain!

It is crazy to think that running under the pouring rain would be unthinkable for most kids these days. But during my time, all the neighborhood children would run out to greet the downpour together, and no one took pictures for Instagram . It was a blast!

• Bazooka chewing gum

How much does gum cost these days? Before, bazooka chewing gum was the gum that all the cool kids were chewing. For a whopping fifty centavos, you could have some gum and a small mini-comic book inside the wrapping paper too! For batang Pinoy, this considered to be one of the best childhood snacks during the ’80s and ’90s.

• Langit-lupa Chasing Game

Every culture has its version of chasing games, and it always makes for good times. For Filipinos, the best chasing games will always be langit-lupa.

Langit-lupa directly translates to heaven for Langit and the ground for Lupa. The rules are easy – you must climb onto something, a desk or table or chair, and that will be your langit where you are safe from being tagged.

When the person who is “it” shouts Lupa, everyone must run and find a different langit to climb onto, and chaos ensues, giving him a chance to tag someone. It provides a whole different spin on the usual chasing plays and makes some incredible Filipino childhood games.

• Bahay-bahayan or balay-balay

In the Filipino language, bahay means house, and bahay-bahayan means playing house. The parts with playing house for me was building the house itself, with some of my mother’s old blankets and some chairs.

Another great thing about playing bahay-bahayan ? If you are playing the role of parent, you get to boss your “children” around.

• Building and Flying a Kite

Indeed, one of the best Filipino childhood games that I had was when my papa taught me how to build a kite from old sticks and plastic bags. A builder by nature, he was able to take those random pieces of wood and plastic and turn it into an elegant kite that my brother and I played with for weeks. At the time, that kite was my most prized possession and is also one of my father’s fondest memories.

• Swinging on the trees

Ask any kid who grew in the Philippines, and they will tell you that one of their best Filipino memories was trying to build a treehouse with their cousins at one point or another. But instead of making anything resembling a treehouse, they likely ended up with a harness crisscrossing ropes that they would swing from. Such were the delights of growing up in the provinces.

• Swimming i n the river

What is one of the fondest childhood memories Filipino most have? It is jumping into the clear waters of the batis or the river on a hot summer day. There is nothing like floating in an ice-cold stream and running home completely soaked just in time for merienda or afternoon snacks.

Here is an insider tip to swimming in the river – banana tree trunks float! Ditch the float tubes; banana tree trunks are the way to go.

Looking back on my favorite Filipino childhood memories, I would hate to have my kids miss out on any single one of them. That is why I have the full intention of taking them to the province where I grew up and introduced them to the joys of the probinsya life. I am sure all that it would take are some backyard barbecues, a few new friends, and a couple of bikes to lure them into making their cherished Filipino childhood memories for themselves.

How about you bayan, what are the fondest childhood memories you have? Leave a comment below and share your story.

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Comment No#12 bayan maligo sa suba lami kaayo mag langoylangoy tapos pag uli naanay bunal???

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Albert Samaha’s memoir, “Concepcion: An Immigrant Family’s Fortunes,” stirred middle school memories of my immigrant friend André. André was a short, dark, pugnacious kid who, after breaking my nose on a basketball court, introduced me to the martial art of Filipino cussing. Like a Pinoy Prospero shipwrecked on San Francisco shores by the violent undulations of global history, André taught me to curse like Caliban, combining “putang,” a variation on the Spanish word for prostitute, with “ina mo,” a Tagalog phrase for “your mother” that jingled in my adolescent ears like the English “eenie meenie miney mo.”

Though we shared Spanish words and working-class roots, André and I had no clue how our family stories echoed the ebb and tide of empires, ancient and modern. Different factors — the profitable tropicalization of our experiences by the media, the daunting challenges of tying imperial forces to personal history, the fear and shame that self-censor us into silence about difficult truths in our families — prevent many a diasporic writer from telling these urgently needed stories. Last year, in her prizewinning essay collection “ Minor Feelings ,” Cathy Park Hong decried this gap in literature, noting, for example, how Asian American family stories too often “set trauma in a distant mother country or within an insular Asian family to ensure that their pain is not a reproof against American imperial geopolitics or domestic racism.” The “outlying forces that cause their pain,” Park wrote, “are remote enough to allow everyone, including the reader, off the hook.”

“Concepcion” puts us forcefully and unapologetically on the hook of U.S. imperial history and its role in shaping Filipino and American identity — and never lets us off. Samaha, a former defensive back at the University of San Diego raised by a Filipino mother, makes his offensive posture clear early on: “For generations, my ancestors navigated the wakes of distant empires, adapting to distant whims, imprinted with the knowledge that their homeland served the needs of distant people, stuck on the wrong side of the colonized world until America invited us in. It seemed intuitive to me that as outsiders we had to pay an entry fee, prove ourselves worthy additions to the empire, deserving the comforts it boasted.”

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To construct the grand narrative canal connecting the sea of global history to the river of family history, Samaha adopts a nonlinear approach, moving back and forth across time and space in each chapter. In one, for example, a retelling of Ferdinand Magellan’s fateful “discovery” of the Philippine archipelago in 1521 flows into the contemporary migration story of his uncle Spanky. Spanky, Samaha tells us, was a popular “rock star” who entertained both adoring fans and the U.S.-backed dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled over them in Manila, before migrating to join his family in California, where he worked as a baggage handler at the San Francisco airport.

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Indigenous peoples have long been considered guardians of global biodiversity, who have accumulated intimate knowledge of the ecosystems in which they live. Villanueva’s photo essay shows how development aggression not only threatens indigenous culture that is deeply rooted in land, but also the extinction of an entire heritage, in the context of the Aetas in Capas, Tarlac.

Nature and biodiversity are more than just sources of food, water, energy, and raw materials for the Aeta communities of Capas, Tarlac. Their cultural identity, well-being, and spiritual traditions are grounded on their regard for the living world. Among Philippine indigenous groups, the Aetas are known for their extensive knowledge of herbs and indigenous healing methods. 

Spirituality is a way for them to honor their worldview, which was adopted by their ancestors who had lived in the Luzon mountain ranges long before Spanish colonization. Aeta healers, locally called “mang-aanito,” are sought after. Considered custodians of ancestral knowledge and philosophies, these community elders are keen on preserving their indigenous ecologies. 

One of the local healers in Sitio Binyayan, Nida Cautibar, recalls how her calling began. “When I was sick with typhus, my Aeta neighbors took care of me and eventually taught me how to use herbal medicine,” says Nida. “Being entrusted with this knowledge, it has now become my responsibility to heal the sick without asking for compensation,” she adds. Aeta healers believe their mission is to share their healing experiences as a means of keeping society together rather than as a means of acquiring wealth. Healing, for them, is also a way to give back to the Aeta and the non-Aeta communities.

But the multi-billion New Clark City development project in Capas, Tarlac is threatening the indigenous ecology and continues its relentless path without free, prior and informed consent from the Aetas who live there. According to the website of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the project’s implementing agency, New Clark City is designed to be “wrapped around magnificent views of the hills.” The change in landscape – from flora and fauna to roads and infrastructure – is rendering irreversible damage to the natural world that is the Aetas’ only source of information, passed on from one generation to another through oral tradition.

“We used to roam the forests freely but now, we are scared. We are restricted in our own lands,” says Rosette David, an Aeta healer who has been living in Sitio Bagingan for more than 28 years. “Nature is vanishing as roads are being paved.”

The world over, indigenous peoples have long been considered guardians of global biodiversity, as they have accumulated intimate knowledge of the ecosystems in which they live. Development aggression not only threatens indigenous culture that is deeply rooted in land, but also the extinction of an entire heritage.

A small native hut in Sitio Alli where an Aeta family lives is situated near one of the construction sites of New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. The Aeta residents find it difficult to sleep whenever construction goes into the night.

An Aeta devotee of the Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ in Sitio Kawayan kneels before the chapel’s altar to pray. Other religious orders and benevolent groups are recognized by Aeta communities in Capas, Tarlac. Even within these denominations, Aetas still practice spiritual beliefs instilled on them by their ancestors. 

Nida Cautidar, a local healer from Sitio Kalangitan, performs a diagnostic ritual by cracking a raw egg into a glass of water to be examined for any change in shape that might suggest the nature of one’s illness. Nida learned these healing practices from years of living in Capas, Tarlac, surrounded by Aeta communities.

An alternative diagnostic ritual performed by healers to identify maladies involves hovering a blank paper over a gas lamp. According to Nida Cautidar, the resulting burnt formations suggest that the sick person has unconsciously disturbed dwelling places of spirits.

Aeta resident Leah (name changed to protect her privacy) holds freshly picked hagonoy weeds while strolling along a flattened road in Sitio Alli, Capas, Tarlac. According to Leah, they used to roam freely in the area, which was covered with herbal plants and fruit-bearing trees. Security cameras have been installed to monitor intruders amid the construction of New Clark City.

Lily De Guzman, an Aeta healer from Sitio Gayangan, prays over medicinal plants to be used for her sick grandchild. As one of the senior Aeta healers from her community, Nanay Lily is revered for her spirituality and vast herbal knowledge.

Sambong leaves are pounded to extract juice, taken orally to cure stomach ache and diarrhea. The Aetas, who live in the mountains, have utmost respect for the living world. Their traditional medicine practices are deeply rooted in nature.

Lily De Guzman presses on hagonoy leaves mixed with salt onto her grandchild’s forehead after he shows flu symptoms. Lily and the Aeta community of Sitio Gayanon firmly believe that the hagonoy plant keeps them safe from the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Anituhan’ is a kind of community healing ritual that is often performed by the healer along with family and relatives during a full moon. In Aeta culture, the ‘anito’ represent environmental spirits residing in the natural world. Aetas believe that their traditional dances and music make it possible for one to be in contact with caring spirits. ‘Pag-aanito’ is the purest and highest form of the ritual that they can perform to heal a person possessed by spirits. 

Oscar Capiz, an Aeta healer, chants as he performs the healing ritual of pag-aanito to his daughter Mary Grace (kneeling face down) and a grandchild. Oscar says he traveled for two hours to his daughter’s house in Sitio Flora after his personal spirit guide told him that his daughter was having a severe stomach ache. When medicinal plants don’t work, a healer is called to hold a ‘manganito,’ a séance, to ask the spirits for instructions to remove the cause of the illness.

Rosette David, an Aeta healer, walks back to her home with her children after gathering herbal plants. Medicinal herbal knowledge and spiritual culture are passed on to the next generation of Aetas through oral tradition.

An Aeta looks at a construction site that was once cultivated land in Sitio Alli, Capas, Tarlac. Aeta communities fear their natural cultural markers are being demolished with the construction of the New Clark City project.

This story is one of the twelve photo essays produced under the Capturing Human Rights fellowship program, a seminar and mentoring project

organized by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines. 

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Learn How to Talk About Your Family in Filipino

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don’t parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family.

The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive – humans and animals alike!

At FilipinoPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family.

Table of Contents

• Why Is It Important to Know Filipino Vocabulary about Family?
• Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first
• How FilipinoPod101 Can Help You Learn Filipino Family Terms

1. Why Is It Important to Know Filipino Vocabulary about Family?

Well, if you’re serious about studying any new language, then learning about the most important social unit in Filipino culture would be a crucial part of your education.

What is family , though? Strictly speaking, it’s a group of people who live together and are supposed to take care of one another. Some of them are genetically linked.

Family isn’t just about who we’re related to by blood, of course. It’s also one of the main influences in shaping every child’s life.

Family is Important for Children’s Healthy Development

Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life. Children depend on parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs from the day they were born.

Primary caregivers, which usually comprise parents and family, form a child’s first relationships. They are a child’s first teachers and are role models that show kids how to act and experience the world around them.

By nurturing and teaching children during their early years, families play an important role in making sure children are ready to learn when they enter school.

Families Can Take All Shapes and Sizes

However, the way families are put together is by no means standard.

Single-parent and same-gender households have become a new norm the past few decades, and there’s no shame in this. When there is love, connection and proper care, a child can thrive anywhere.

Everyone also knows that sometimes friends can become like family and remain with us for life, because it’s all about human connection.

After all, we share many commonalities simply because we’re human, and we are programmed to connect with one another and belong to a group. This is very important for our well-being and survival.

It’s All About Feeling Connected

As John Northman, a psychologist from Buffalo, NY, told WebMD – feeling connected to others contributes to mental as well as physical health.

He pointed out that when people feel connected, they feel better physically, and they’re also less likely to feel depressed.

Or, if they do feel depressed, they’d be in a better position to get out of it when they feel they are connecting with others. This is because they would be psychologically supported too, Northman said.

There has even been some links drawn between addiction and feeling disconnected from others. According to an article in Psychology Today , research indicates that addiction is not solely a substance disorder, but also affected by people feeling insecurely attached to others.

It showed that securely attached individuals tend to feel comfortable in and enjoy life, while insecurely attached people typically struggle to fit in and connect.

2. Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first

So, it’s clear that for most of us, family is our entry point into connection and belonging. This is true of every culture, so in every country, family takes prominence.

For this reason, FilipinoPod101 offers culturally-relevant lessons that will equip you well to understand families in Philippines.

Here are some of the most important Filipino vocabulary and quotes about family and parenting!

A) Filipino Family Vocabulary

Let’s start with the basic vocabulary. Without this collection of words, you’ll have a hard time describing any member of your family at all.

B) Quotes About Family

One of the ways to improve your Filipino language skills is by memorizing quotes from books, or poems.

Either source some from Filipino literature, or make use of ours!

Hindi mo pinipili ang iyong pamilya. Sila ay kaloob sa’yo ng Diyos, gaya ng pagkaloob sa iyo para naman sa kanila.

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” – Desmond Tutu

Ang pamilya ay hindi isang mahalagang bagay lamang. Ito ay ang lahat.

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” – Michael J. Fox

Ang ibig sabihin ng pamilya ay walang naiiwan o nalilimutan.

“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” – David Ogden Stiers

Ang aking pamilya ang aking lakas at kahinaan.

“My family is my strength and my weakness.” – Aishwarya Rai

Ang pamilya ay isa sa mga pinakamagandang likha ng kalikasan.

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” – George Santayana

Sa panahon ng kagipitan, ang iyong pamilya ang susuporta sa iyo.

“When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you.” – Guy Lafleur

Ang pamilya ang pinakamahalagang selula ng lipunan.

“The family is the first essential cell of human society.” – Pope John XXIII

Walang isang bagay na kasiya-siya para sa buong pamilya.

“There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.” – Jerry Seinfeld

Kailangan mong ipagtanggol ang iyong dangal. At ang iyong pamilya.

“You have to defend your honor. And your family.” – Suzanne Vega

Lahat ng maligayang pamilya ay pare-pareho; bawat pamilyang malungkot ay malungkot sa sarili nitong paraan.

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” – Leo Tolstoy

C) Test Your Knowledge!

Do you feel you have learned a lot in this blog? Let’s quickly test that!

In the table below, match the Filipino vocabulary on the left with the definition of the relative in the right column.

How did it go? Don’t worry if you had trouble with it – you’ll get there! With a bit of practice, and our help at FilipinoPod101, you’ll soon have these family terms under the belt.

3. How FilipinoPod101 Can Help You Learn Filipino Family Terms

We hope that we helped you expand your family in Filipino vocabulary!

FilipinoPod101 , with its innovative online learning system, stands out among online learning platforms to help you master Filipino easily.

Our lessons are tailored not only to increase your language skills, but to also inform you of Filipino culture, including the Filipino family structure.

When you sign up, you will get instant access to tools like:

1 – An extensive vocabulary list , regularly updated 2 – A new Filipino word to learn every day 3 – Quick access to the Filipino Key Phrase List 4 – A free Filipino online dictionary 5 – The excellent 100 Core Filipino Word List 6 – An almost limitless Lesson Library for learners of all levels

Further speed up your learning with the help of a personal tutor, who will first assess your current Filipino language abilities to personalize your training and tailor it to your needs.

Hard work always pays off, and to help you in this, FilipinoPod101 will be there every step of the way toward your Filipino mastery!

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Essay on My Family for School Students and Children

500+ words essay on my family.

Families are an integral part of one’s life. It does not matter if you have a small or big family, as long as you have one. A family serves as the first school to the child where one learns about various things. The basic knowledge about one’s culture and identity comes from their family only. In other words, you are a reflection of your family. All the good habits and manners one has incorporated are from their family only. I feel very lucky to be born in a family which has made me a better person. In my opinion, families are an essential part of one’s being. In this essay on my family, I will tell you why family is important.

Why Families are Important?

Families are a blessing not everyone is fortunate enough to have. However, those who do, sometimes do not value this blessing. Some people spend time away from the family in order to become independent.

However, they do not realize its importance. Families are essential as they help in our growth. They develop us into becoming a complete person with an individual identity. Moreover, they give us a sense of security and a safe environment to flourish in.

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We learn to socialize through our families only and develop our intellect. Studies show that people who live with their families tend to be happier than ones living alone. They act as your rock in times of trouble.

Families are the only ones who believe in you when the whole world doubts you. Similarly, when you are down and out, they are the first ones to cheer you up. Certainly, it is a true blessing to have a positive family by your side.

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Pillars of Strength

My family has been always by my side in ups and downs. They have taught me how to be a better person. My family consists of four siblings and my parents. We also have a pet dog that is no less than our family.

Within each family member, lies my strength. My mother is my strength as I can always count on her when I need a shoulder to cry on. She believes in me more than any other person. She is the backbone of our family. My father is someone who will always hide away his troubles for the sake of his family.

In short, I will forever be indebted to my family for all they have done for me. I cannot imagine my life without them. They are my first teachers and my first friends.

They are responsible for creating a safe and secure environment for me at home. I can share everything with my family as they never judge one another. We believe in the power of love above everything and that drives us to help each other to become better human beings.

FAQs on Family

Q.1 Why are families important?

A.1 Families are important because they nurture and develop us. They make us happy and give us the chance to become better human beings. Families enhance your confidence and make you believe in yourself.

Q.2 How do families act as pillars of strength?

A.2 Families are the pillars of strength because they give us the courage to face the world. They are always there when we need them. Even in the loneliest of times, families make us feel better.

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