The three (3) Filipino customs or etiquette that are unique in our country.

1. Mano or pagmamano
is an "honoring-gesture" used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and
as a way of requesting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving
the greeting bows towards the hand of the elder and presses their forehead on the elder's
hand. Usually performed with the right hand, the person showing respect may ask "Mano
po" or "[Pa-]bless po" to the elder in order to ask permission to initiate the gesture. Typically
someone may mano to their older relatives upon entry into their home or upon seeing
them.

2. Fiestas
Festivals in the Philippines offer people a chance to exhibit their rich culture and pay
homage to the history and patron saints. They are vibrant, big, and celebrated with a lot of
pomp and show. No wonder, each province has its own Filipino Fiesta that they are very
proud of. Tourists from all over the world visit the Philippines not just to see its beautiful
beaches and breathtaking sights, but also to experience the country’s grand festivals that,
without a doubt, makes it more fun in the Philippines. Here are the top 10 festivals in the
Philippines.
1. Sinulog Festival – Cebu

2. Ati-Atihan Festival – Aklan

3. Dinagyang Festival – Iloilo City

4. Pahiyas Festival – Lucban, Quezon

5. Panagbenga Festival – Baguio City

6. Lechon Festival – Batangas

7. Kadayawan Festival – Davao City

8. MassKara Festival – Bacolod

9. Tuna Festival – General Santos City

10. Higantes Festival – Angono, Rizal

3. Eating with Hands (Kamayan)
Tagalog for "by hand," kamayan is the traditional Filipino form of eating. But the term has
also come to refer to a communal-style Filipino feast, composed of colorful arrays of food
that are usually served on banana leaves and eaten without utensils. The tradition of Filipino
dining has been in an informal manner and is a communal affair between families or a large
number of people, which is why kamayan is considered as the most natural way of eating
during feasts, holiday celebrations, or even at home meals. The set up of kamayan is done by
serving a variety of food either on plates or spread out in portions on banana leaves. This is
somehow linked to the concept of “boodle fight”, a kind of communal feast originated from
the Philippine Army, wherein people gather at a long table of food to eat with their bare
hands.