Philippine Studies» proverb

Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari.

Emanila Editor — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:17:11 +0000

English (Loose translation): There is no point blaming yourself for something that has happened in the past.

Explanation: The truth is you cannot regret something that has yet to happen. Regret is always related to a past event, action or decision. But there is no benefit in blaming oneself for things that you cannot change any longer. One has to move on.

Do you agree with the saying? What do you think of our commentary?

Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.

Romy Cayabyab — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:59:59 +0000

English: Better late than never.

Explanation: No explanation required.

Kung binigyan ng buhay, bibigyan din ng ikabubuhay.

Romy Cayabyab — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:55:16 +0000

English (Loose translation): If you gave life to somebody, you should also provide him/her a source of livelihood.

Explanation: One practical application of this saying is the case of a parent-child relationship. It is not enough that a child is born to the world. It also the responsibility of a parent to give that child the facility to survive ~ through food, clothing and shelter (while still young) as well as education to prepare the child for his/her future.

Do you agree with this saying?

Ang tunay na kaibigan, nakikilala sa kagipitan

Emanila Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:37:22 +0000

English: A friend indeed is a friend in need.

Explanation: (No explanation required)

Do you agree with the saying?