The Ultimate Pinoy Stuff

EXPRESSIONS

BY Karla Kalaw

Astig

It’s a Filipino expression that means to be cool on something. It is the reverse of being hard. In Filipino words “TIGAS” or “TIGASIN”. The people who mostly use this expression are guys that find things that are awesome.

Example:

Guy: ASTIG Pare! I didn’t know you could do that shit.

Guy 2: ‘Yan ang ASTIG! Sobrang hardcore!

Churva

 It is defined as the term used when something cannot be explained. A great filipino expression that comes into play when one is at a loss for words. And more often than not do Filipinos find themselves bamboozled and at a loss of words. The word is applicable when one is smashed/ drunk, disgruntled by studies/ work, shock/surprised or clueless/ dumbfounded.

Example:

when a hobo jumps you and asks for change, you say "ay churva!"

when your professor asks you a question which you cannot answer, you say "ay churva!"

Amp/Amf

It is a term derived from Filipino linguistics in the videogame Ragnarok. The term was to quicken the expression “ang puta” and is a sort of “damn” expression used among Filipinos. Very accessible because the idea of “damn” may be used both positively and negatively.

Example

“Amf! I forgot my homework!”

“Amp ang galling mo!”

“Amp naman, I can’t go out drinking tonight”

Winner:

 For us the expression Amp/Amf is the winner, because this expression has been made by our generation. This word made it easy for the youth to express their feeling by using this word in either a good or bad way.

FOOD
BY: Carmina Abanes

Filipinos are known for being hospitable and hardworking. Filipinos are also known for its many festivals, tourists destinations, dishes and other delicacies. For our Ultimate Pinoy stuff Edition under the Food Category, Kare- Kare Vs Adobo.

Kare- Kare

Some say that this dish came from Pampanga, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and another from the regal dishes of Moro elite. Kare- Kare is a Philippine stew that is made up of stewed oxtail, beef, offal or tripe and peanut sauce with a variety of vegetables. This dish is usually eaten with bagoong (shrimp paste) and spiced with chilli. In many places, Fiestas are not complete without the Kare- Kare.

Adobo

On the other hand Adobo is known as the Philippines’ National Dish. Most households considers this dish as their favourite to serve in any occasion. Ingredients in making Adobo would be meat, minced garlic, chopped onions, vinegar, basil leaves/bay leaves, and black pepper. Chicken and pork are usually cooked as but a lot can be made as Adobo style like fish, beef and vegetables.

Between these two, the winner would be Adobo because not only it is delicious but it is also easy to prepare most likely when you can’t think of something to cook for your family and it is affordable.

DRINKS
BY: Nina Nacianceno

Sago't Gulaman

It is a very popular refreshment among the Filipinos. It is usually served in a tall, footed glass. While in street stands and in neighborhood stores it is placed into plastic cups and in street stands, it is poured into plastic bags and provided with a straw. It can be taken a dessert, a snack or a drink to accompany another merienda item. Gulaman which is made from seaweed called agar-agar and can be eaten as a gelatin dessert with or without fruits. Sago is usually seen in, Ginataan and Taho.

Salabat

Salabat is hot ginger tea made by boiling crushed ginger in water. It is a favorite drink during the cold season, and is often given out to buyers of bibingka and puto bumbong. Brown sugar is used to sweeten the beverage. Camote, sago, or carabao's milk are added by some to salabat. Salabat is found to have healing properties and is used to ease cold symptoms and stomachaches. It soothes sore throats and is said to sweeten the singing voice. It is now available in powdered form for convenience in preparation.

Pandan Iced Tea

This is tea made with pandan leaves and lemon grass. It is a very exotic refreshing iced tea, with very sweet aroma and taste. it is essentially rich in flavonoids which are antioxidants that are known today to fight cancer.