u/DivineEmperor4

Bisag nidako ko sa Caraga ky dili gihapon ko tanto maayo sa bisaya labi na sa mga laglom na pulong.

Nangutana nako diri kung naa bay dictionary tas naa tuy ni ingon nga bohol.ph or kadtu Wolff's Dictionary.

Naga translate ko ug mga english news into bisaya para masanasana nako akong Bisaya (Nangita kog Bisaya sa practice, sanasana ra ang pinakaduol ako makita man)

Pero pag abot sa grammar dili kayko switu. Kaparihas raba na sila sa English or Tagalog?

I'm looking for a dentist to have an Oral Prophylaxis and probably Teeth Whitening, but I need a consultation first for teeth whitening.

I'm hoping for a dentist that is Patient First and cares about your teeth. Someone who'll really tell me if Teeth Whitening is good for me or not.

Thank you!

I've been hearing a lot of western nationals call themselves 'expats' when they are nothing but just immigrants.

Why use a different term? It baffles me because it seems like they're making themselves special.

I did search and the distinction is:

Expat - to work abroad temporarily

Immigrant - to settle permanently

Apologies if I sound biased, I only hear 'expat' being used by western nationals, and have yet to hear eastern nationals use it on themselves.

Ever since I started learning Baybayin, I got very interested with our Pre-colonial history. So it got me curious on what our hand gestures were when our Pre-colonial ancestors greeted each other. I saw these statements from Friars. Are there any pictures or examples of how these are done?

Especially the mentions of "raising one or both hands to the face and placing them upon the cheeks" and the other is "he doubles the whole body with the most profound bow, at the same time lifting one foot in the air, and doubling the knee and lifting both hands to the face"

I want to use them in my daily life.

"Of the civilities, terms of courtesy, and good breeding among the Filipinos. Chapter XVI. The Filipinos are not so ceremonious in their actions as are the Chinese and Japonese; yet they have their politeness and good breeding, especially the Tagalos, who are very civil and courteous in word and action. Upon meeting one another, they practice our custom of uncovering the head--not that they used hats, caps, or bonnets; but they wore a piece of cloth like a towel, some three or four palmos long, which they wound around the head in becoming fashion, like the ancient crowns or diadems. This they removed, as they now do the hat \[sombrero\]--which they have adopted, in imitation of us, abandoning the \_ potong, as they called the towel or diadem which they formerly wore.As among them it is not courtesy to remain standing before a person whom they respect, they seat themselves upon the ground, or rather on their heel-bones. Seated in this way, with head uncovered and the potong thrown like a towel over the left shoulder, they talk with their superiors. The mode of salutation upon entering or meeting anyone is as follows: They draw the body together and make a low reverence, raising one or both hands to the face, and placing them upon the cheeks; they next sit down waiting for the question that may be put to them, for it is considered bad manners to speak before one is spoken to..."

— Fr. Pedro Chirino, Relacion de Islas Filipinas (1604), edited by Emma H. Blair and James A. Robertson, "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XII" (1904)

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"422. The natives of these islands employ innumerable other elegancies and courtesies, now in actions, now in words, now in names and titles, which they apply to themselves; these are various according to the difference of the provinces, and are too numerous to mention, for they are ceremonial, and they value their ceremonies highly. No one will pass in front of another, without asking permission, and in order to pass, he doubles the whole body with the most profound bow, at the same time lifting one foot in the air, and doubling the knee and lifting both hands to the face. If one has to talk to any person of higher rank, he shows all reverence and squats down \[pone en cuclillas\], with raised face, and waits thus, until he is asked his reason for coming; for to speak without being questioned would be a point of bad breeding."

— Fr. Juan de San Antonio, Cronicas (1738), edited by Emma H. Blair and James A. Robertson, "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XL" (1906), Chapter XLI

What kind of character is Heng 😭😭😭 such a manchild 😭😭😭 I hope he changes. Wish me luck 🤞

Hello, anyone working for this company? What's your experience and is it good?

Hello, I'm a Tutor and have been tutoring English for the past months. May tutee ako na nag request yung Nanay niya if we could have Filipino grammar.

I don't have a background in Filipino so I wanted to ask if what book or source I can use as a reference for our topics with my student.

Mainly just to help improve the tutee's sentences. Kasi I myself is average kapag Filipino na 😅

Thank you!

Hello, I'm a Tutor and have been tutoring English for the past months. May tutee ako na nag request yung Nanay niya if we could have Filipino grammar.

I don't have a background in Filipino so I wanted to ask if hat book our source I can use as a reference for out topics with my student. Thank you!

Good day po, Teachers!

I'd like to ask lang po. Ano po yung mga kuwentong binabasa ng mga students sa Grade 7?

May tutee kasi ako, and I'm helping her with reading stories both in English and Filipino, then we answer some questions and discuss them. Pero, I'm not familiar with Filipino kasi, marami na akong English stories pero sa Filipino wala. Kadalasan sa nakikita kong mga kuwento ay maikli lang.

Baka may suggestions po kayo ng mga kuwento? O baka may files po kayo?

Maraming Salamat po!

Hello! I've been practicing with Baybayin, but because I attended english speaking schools, I only know basic surface level Bisaya. I want to learn more and dive deeper.

I keep searching google but I don't know which one would be reliable. Thank you for the help!

Does anyone have a similar problem? I keep yawning 😭 what do you do to mitigate this or at least low-key yawn

Hello, I want to hear from you guys which books are good to improve my English grammar.

I've tried searching, and I found the Grammar in Use series by Raymond Murphy from Cambridge. Is this book worth the purchase? Or do you have other suggestions?

Thank you!

I have 8 months experience of teaching ESL, and I have a TEFL.

I prefer ESL companies that:

- High Pay (60+ PHP per 25 minute class)

- Doesn't have penalty (like 51talk or Edge Tutor) or will still pay you if the student is a no show

- doesn't have a strict (6 month service with a bond penalty if you leave before finishing the 6 months)

- has bonuses

- caters to children

- are not booking system, like I want a company that gives you students not a free market where you have to market yourself to get chosen

Edge Tutor was really attractive but I heard it's super strict with attendance and it's difficult to take a leave of absence. And the penalties are huge!

I'm really considering Edge Tutor because of its high pay, but it's strictness as mentioned is really a downside.

51Talk has low pay and has high penalties (penalty is worth 3 classes)

I'm still applying for UNHoop, still to submit my demo video. Any reviews for UNHoop?

Are there other ESL companies you might suggest fellow Filipino teachers?

Problem/Goal: I need a really simple makeup just to avoid looking oily during my online class.

Context: I'm 23 M, with light brown skin tone, and I'm an online ESL teacher.

I transferred company and it doesn't use zoom. Zoom has a makeup filter which really was a life saver. But right now the app we use doesn't have one.

I do use sunscreen even when inside the house. I'm looking for something matte powder I guess? and somehow not expensive.

Recommend products please 🙏🏻

Hello! I'm 23 M, with light brown skin tone, and I'm an online ESL teacher.

Itransferred company and it doesn't use zoom. Zoom has a makeup filter which really was a life saver. But right now the app we use doesn't have one.

I need a really simple makeup just to avoid looking oily. I do use sunscreen even when inside the house. I'm looking for something matte powder I guess? and somehow not expensive.

I really just need something cause my face is oily and it shows on camera.

Hello! I'm 23 M, with light brown skin tone, and I'm an online ESL teacher.

Itransferred company and it doesn't use zoom. Zoom has a makeup filter which really was a life saver. But right now the app we use doesn't have one.

I need a really simple makeup just to avoid looking oily. I do use sunscreen even when inside the house. I'm looking for something matte powder I guess? and somehow not expensive.

I really just need something cause my face is oily and it shows on camera. I'm from the Philippines btw.

Hello! I'm 23 M, with light brown skin tone, and I'm an online ESL teacher.

Itransferred company and it doesn't use zoom. Zoom has a makeup filter which really was a life saver. But right now the app we use doesn't have one.

I need a really simple makeup just to avoid looking oily. I do use sunscreen even when inside the house. I'm looking for something matte powder I guess? and somehow not expensive.

I really just need something cause my face is oily and it shows on camera. I'm from the Philippines btw.

I love and care for my family, I really do. Especially my brother, he's the reason I have yet to leave the house, and why I contribute to utility bills and food.

But, I really don't have the privilege to slow down, take time, or delay my career goals. Being in a financially poor family, where my financial contribution is needed, is tiring and restricting.

I want to learn a new languge, learn an instrument, or do outdoor activities. But I can't. The money is needed to help with house bills and expenses.

Like literally, there's little left to my mother's salary because of loans, and my father doesn't have job who is also lazy! He doesn't contribute to the family, and does little house work!

I'm so tired to the point where my efficiency at work has gone down, I'm getting burnt out, and sometimes, out of nowhere, I'd just wish for my family to disappear 🥹.

I'm tired, I feel I have so much potential but I can't tap into it.

Since elementary, I have always been so very interested in joining extra curricular activities like musical instruments, sports, or literary activities.

It's not just about the money, but I also don't have time because of work. I have to work for more than 8 hours just to earn enough money. I always set aside money for myself, for eating outs, or going to cafes because I refuse to not give myself something.

I just wanna escape and leave my family. I wanna disappear, but I can't leave my brother alone, I don't want him to suffer.

I have always wondered, what could I have been if I were able to join the extra curricular activities I wanted.

I'm so desperate to go abroad already, I'm a bit lost but at the same time I need to hurry and stop being lost and fix my future plans again.

What could I have been if my potential was developed. I always see the potential in me, but finances and time are always given to my family, the shackle to my potential.

Edit: p.s. while reading it again I realized how messy the thoughts are, but I'll leave it as it is.

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Hey everyone 👋🏻, I've been using May for months already. Paying bills, sayings, and other stuff. I also already have a Maya Easy Credit of 11,000.

I'm curious about the Maya Loan, I tried using it but it says I need to use Maya more.

Is Maya Loan available to you? and what was the trigger or reason that it's available to you?