1. I'm looking for a sexy, nice, college-educated Filipina to marry. Any
takers?
You've come to the wrong place. Go away before we decide to tell you where
you really SHOULD go and what you should do on the way there.
2.What does [insert Filipino phrase here] mean? Where can I learn to speak
Tagalog?
The best site I have found on the internet regarding the Tagalog language is
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/. They feature plenty of beautiful
original Pinoy artwork to spruce up the site, fabulous graphics, and a
terrific layout. They also have a selection of poetry, proverbs, riddles
and songs, a section of phrases useful for travellers, and an on-line
Tagalog dictionary (kind of slow, but appears to be fairly comprehensive
and accurate from my dealings with it). They also boast a "Tagalog tutor"
section, where you can post things for translation (I've never had to use
this service, so I can't vouch for the quality and accuracy of the
translations, but you could give it a shot nonetheless), and
a Tagalog chatroom that requests all chatters to speak in Tagalog
(unfortunately, both times I stopped by, no one was there! Hopefully we
SCFers can meet up there sometimes for live Tagalog chat?). This is far and
away the most BEAUTIFULLY done and comprehensive
website I have ever seen, (one that does a brilliant tribute to a language
as rich and beautiful as Tagalog) and I'm not just talking about ones that
cover Filipino related matters! I encourage everyone to visit it, and they
aren't paying me SQUAT to tell you so!
(Note to readers: if you want to recommend a Bisaya, Ilokano, Pampangueno,
etc. site for inclusion, please let me know. I don't speak any of those
languages, so I can hardly judge a good site to recommend! Thanks!)
3. Can someone recommend a good restaurant/hotel/club/bar and fun things to
do in Manila?
Check out www.localvibe.com and www.legmanila.com. Both sites are devoted
to the social life and fun stuff to do in the area. If you don't find the
articles you're looking for, feel free to e-mail the editors of the sites
(edi...@localvibe.com and edi...@legmanila.com) for more personalized
advice.
4. Ba't panay Inggles yung usapan dito?
That's 'cause the readership of SCF doesn't have enough of a common language
besides English! Feel free to post in whatever language, or mix of
languages, you are most comfortable with. Someone is bound to come by who
will speak the same tongue.
5. Why do all the people around here seem to have sticks up their asses?
They were born that way. If you want a cooler place to hang out, go to
alt.psst.hoy. The ambiance is INFINITELY more jovial and relaxed. Mas
mahilig din sila mag-Tagalog, mag-Bisaya, atbp. doon sa newsgrup na yon.
6. Why does everyone keep talking about Jesus, Mary and Joseph?
Filipinos are very interested in matters of theology: the existence of God,
various interpretations of the Bible, whether or not Mary is a virgin.
Unfortunately, they also fail to realize that a good number of Filipinos
also don't give a rat's ass. If you DO participate in a religious thread on
SCF that does not directly pertain to some aspect of Filipino culture,
please be kind enough to label your post "OT" so my filters don't pick it
up. 'Kay?
7. Did you hear about what Claire Danes said about Manila? We should
boycott her films!
Yes, we've all heard it a billion times. And it's been talked to death on
this newsgroup. Please don't start all that again.
8. What is "The Klub BuTiKi (TM)"?
It is the best, most worthwhile, and funniest long-running thread on SCF,
maintained by old-timer Mihali Felipe. I am self-proclaimed president of
their fan club.
9. Is there a moderator on this newsgroup?
SCF, all year round! Yeeehah!
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