MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

SOURCES : INTERNET,SOCIAL MEDIA, SMART PHONE

• INTERVIEWEES
-Nita
-Analie

QUESTIONS:
1. Does your family practices any cultural belief?
2. Can you give me some examples?

My Lola Nita's Answers

1. Yes, our family believes or practices cultural beliefs its not just my family our community does.
2. Examples of cultural practices/ cultural beliefs
 Pagmamano
Showing respect to elders.
 Filipino Time
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On time when there is a occasion or event/ occasion.
 Helping one another (Bayanihan)
- Filipinos are known as every helpful people.

 Se rv e pa nc i t ( no od l e s) at c el eb ra t i on ,e sp ec i a l l y bi rt hd ay s

- This ever-present dish at filipino gatherings is believed to represent “long life”. And

while Filipinos today may joke and laugh about actually believing that this noodle dish
is served for long life, it remains a staple at nearly every birthday feast.

 Do n’ t g o st r ai g ht h om e a f t e r at t e nd i n g a w a ke

- This superstition is called “pagpag” (the shaking off of dirt). In the context of a wake, it

means going elsewhere after attending the wake before heading home to shake off the
spirit of the deceased lest it follows you home. Superstitions surrounding wakes are
among the most widely practiced by Filipinos still today. Another is that the family of
the deceased should not drop off visitors at the door upon saying goodbye as it
symbolizes dropping them off at their own deaths. And, as for serving food at wakes (be
it heavy meals or light snacks) at Filipino wakes is customary, visitors should not make
the mistake of taking any home with them (be it a small piece of candy), as it signifies
inviting misfortune into your home.

 Sibl ings s hould not marr y withi n the s ame y ear

 - This superstition is called “sukob” and advises against siblings marrying within the
same year as it is said to divide the luck between the two marriages. Another type
of sukob advises against marriages within the same year as the death of an immediate
family member. Pushing to do so is considered bad luck. Another wedding-related
superstition is that the bride should never try on her dress before the big day. This is said
to bring bad luck and cause the cancellation of the union.

QUESTION NO.2

1. Does these cultural beliefs or practices are still known or value by your generation?
2. Can you give me at least 3 examples

My Oldest Aunt ie Analie' s ans we rs

1. Yes, our generation still gives importance to these beliefs and practices.
2. The beliefs/ practices are still known and valued are
 Siblings should not marry within the same year
- Because of what they called “ sukob”.
 Pagmamano
- Because that’s one traits of filipinos on how to show their respect to elders.
 Don’t go straight to home after attending a wake
- Because if you the spirit will follow you and it signifies misfortune.

EXPLANATION:
 My sources to do this interview and report is INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA,
SMARTPHONES.

Why?
- Because I’m way too far to asked them in person I decided to asked them on messenger.

Submitted by: Harren May Cabiling

Section: Humanities And Social Sciences (HUMSS) 1 HONESTY
Submitted to: Ms. Razel Yongyong