Filipino

Lesson 6, Third Quarter

Story: Balikbayan Box by Mary Ann C. Escoto

Balikbayan Box Balikbayan Box
Ni Mary Ann C. Escoto By Mary Ann C. Escoto

Nag-uusap-usap ang mga laman ng balikbayan box na tulak- The contents of the balikbayan box that Dad Ben was pushing
tulak ni Tatay Ben. were talking to each other.

“Are we in the Philippines?” tanong ng imported na si “Are we in the Philippines?” asked the imported Chocolate.
Tsokolate.

“Maybe, because I hear a different language,” tugon naman “Maybe, because I hear a different language,” Blouse replied.
ni Blusa. “Tumigil nga kayo ng kaka-Ingles,” saway naman ni “Stop speaking English,” Shoes scolded.
Sapatos.

“Oo nga naman,” pagsang-ayon ni Pantalon. "Of course," Pants agreed.

“Ilang oras pa kaya ang itatagal natin sa masikip na "How many more hours will we be in this crowded
balikbayan box na ito?” usisa ni Relo. balikbayan box?" asked Watch.

“Kaunti oras na lang,” sagot ni Laruan. "It's only a matter of time," Toy replied.

Napahinto ang lahat nang makarinig ng malakas na pagtawag Everyone stopped when they heard a loud shout calling Dad
ng kung sinuman kay Tatay Ben. Ben.

“Tatay… tatay…!” malalakas na sigaw ng magkapatid na sabik "Daddy, daddy!" loud shouts were heard from the siblings
na sabik na sa kanilang ama. Agad silang nakita ni Tatay Ben eager to meet their father. Dad Ben immediately saw them
na nagmamadaling lumapit sa pamilya nang ngiting-ngiti at and hurried closer to his family smiling and overjoyed.
masayang-masaya.

Nagmano ang magkapatid sa kanilang ama hinalikan naman The siblings kissed their father’s hand as a sign of respect and
ni Tatay Ben ang kaniyang kabiyak ng puso na si Nanay Lea. Dad Ben kissed his half-of-his-heart wife, Mother Lea.

Sa biyahe, muling nag-usap-usap ang mga pasalubong ni On the trip, Dad Ben’s gifts to his family started talking to
Tatay Ben sa kanyang pamilya. each other again.

“Sana magustuhan ako ng anak ni Tatay Ben,” nababahalang "I hope Daddy Ben's son likes me," Shoes worryingly said.
wika ni Sapatos.

“Oo nga, kasi dugo’t pawis ang inilaan ni Tatay Ben para “Yes, because Dad Ben used his sweat and blood to buy each
mabili ang bawat isa sa atin,” may lungkot sa boses ni Blusa one to us,” there was sadness in the voices of Blouse and
at ni Pantalon. Pants.

“Basta ako I know that I am still the all-time favorite ng madla "As far as I know that I am still the all-time favorite of the
“nang inggit na bulalas ni Tsokolate. people" exclaimed Chocolate boastfully.

“Hay, nako!” Anuman ang bigay ni Tatay Ben sa kanyang mga "Hey!" Whatever Dad Ben gave to his family, for sure, they
kadugo, tiyak parang hulog ng langit ang turing nila sa atin,” will treat us like we fell from the sky,” Watch explained.
pagpapaliwanag naman ni Relo.

“Tama!” sabi ni Balikbayan Box na kanina pang bigat na bigat "Right!" said Balikbayan Box who has been carrying the heavy
sa mga pasalubong ni Tatay Ben. gifts of Dad Ben.

Mahaba ang biyahe at kung saanmang shortcut sila idinaan The ride is long and whichever shortcut the driver passed to
ng driver para makaiwas sa trapiko ay hindi ito alintana avoid traffic; Dad Ben's family did not care.
ninuman sa pamilya ni Tatay Ben.
 Pagdating nila sa tahanan, iniinit lahat ni Nanay Lea ang mga When they get home, Mom Lea warmed up all of Dad Ben's
paboritong pagkain ni Tatay Ben na alam niyang miss na miss favorite food that she knew he missed. The family had dinner
nito. Sabay-sabay na naghapunan ang pamilya. together.

Matapos ang masaya nilang hapunan at habang After their happy dinner and while talking, one by one, Dad
nagkukuwentuhan ay isa-isang inilabas ni Tatay Ben ang Ben took out the contents of the balikbayan box that he
laman ng dala niyang balikbayan box. Nakapaibabaw rito ang brought. On top was the huge chocolate that was
naglalakihang tsokolate na agad iniabot sa kanilang mga immediately handed to their children.
anak.

“Christian at Gem, hating magkapatid ha! At huwag ninyong “Christian and Gem, cut like siblings, ok! And don't forget
kalimutan ang inyong mga kabiyak na bao,” nakangiting sabi that your coconut shell cut in half,” Dad Ben said with a
ni Tatay Ben. smile.

“Thank you po!” ang sabay na wika ng magkapatid. Agad "Thank you!" the siblings simultaneously responded. They
lumapit sa ama at ginawaran ng halik at yakap si Tatay Ben immediately approached their father and gave him kisses
ng kaniyang dalawang supling. and hugs.

Isinunod ang set ng alahas na kinabibilangan ng relo, hikaw, This was followed by a jewelry set that included watches,
kwentas, at bracelet. Iniabot ito sa kanilang maybahay at earrings, necklaces, and bracelet. He handed it to his wife
sabay halik sa noo nito. and kissed her forehead, too.

Mahigpit namang yumapos si Nanay Lea kay Tatay Ben, Mother Lea hugged Daddy Ben tightly, a sign of her sincerity
tanda ng taos-puso niyang pasasalamat. and gratitude.

Gustuhin mang ilabas lahat ni Tatay Ben ang laman ng Even if Dad Ben wanted to take out all the contents of the
balikbayan box, malalim na ang gabi kaya… “Siya sige! balikbayan box, it was late night so… “Alright! It is late at
Malalim na ang gabi at pare-pareho na tayong pagod, night, and we are all tired, let's go to sleep first and
matulog na muna tayo at bukas ko na lang itutuloy ang tomorrow I'll continue handing out the gifts to you.”
pamimigay ng pasalubong sa inyo.”

“Opo!” Malakas na tugon ng magkapatid. "Yes!" the siblings strongly responded.

Matapos maglinis ng kani-kanilang katawan ang magkapatid, After the siblings washed up, they went to their respective
nagtungo na sila sa kani-kanilang kuwarto. “Good night po, rooms. "Good night, Mom and Dad," whispered the siblings.
Nanay at Tatay,” ang usal ng magkapatid.

“Good night din, mga anak,” ang tugon naman sa mag-asawa. "Good night too, children," the couple replied.

Sawikain (Idiom, saying, or figurative speech)

Sayings is a way of speaking that use indirect speech so as not to use harsh words when criticizing, without hurting someone’s
feelings.

The Filipino language is rich with idiomatic expressions or idioms. These are expressions that have deep or meanings that are not
obvious. It uses the creativity of Filipinos to use words that when expressed would mean something else.

Some of its examples are:

• Dugo’t pawis: Blood and sweat – worked hard

• Hulog ng langit: Fell from the sky – blessing
• Hating magkapatid: Cut like siblings – share equally, do not take advantage
• Kabiyak na bao: coconut shell cut in half – cousin(s)
• Kabiyak ng puso: half-of-your-heart – spouse, husband or wife
Panghalip Panaklaw (Indefinite Pronouns)

Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things without saying exactly who or what they are. While not exact, it can be singular
(i.e., anybody) or more than one (i.e., somebody) or all of the subjects (i.e. everyone, everybody). We use pronouns ending in -
body or -one for people, and pronouns ending in -thing for things:

Everybody enjoyed the concert.

I opened the door but there was no one at home.

It was a very clear day. We could see everything.

Here are some examples that you need to memorize:

isa one anuman anything, whatever alinman anybody, whichever

iba another, different sinuman anyone, whoever ilanman any amount
lahat all kailanman whenever saanman wherever
tanan everybody, everyone ganunman however, any amount kuwan whichever
madla people, mass pawa/pulos everyone magkaganunman however

Indefinite pronouns can be in two forms:

Tiyakan: you can guess the number of people or things Di-Tiyakan: the number of people or things are not specified
isa lahat anuman sinuman
madla tanan kailanman ganunman
pawa iba alinman ilanman
ilan pulos saanman kuwan

Pagpapahalaga sa OFW (Valuing our OFWs)

Pagpapahalaga sa mga Pamilya at OFW Valuing Families and OFWs

Sa pagpunta ng Santo Papa sa ating bansa, pinahalagahan When the Pope visited our country, he appreciated the
niya ang sakripisyo at pagsusumikap ng milyong-milyong sacrifice and hard work of millions of overseas workers or
manggagawa sa tawid-dagat o OFW sa buong mundo. OFWs around the world.

Sinabi rin ng Santo Papa na mahalagang-mahalaga ang The Pope also said that the role of OFWs in the country's
tungkulin ng mga OFW sa pagpapaunlad ng ekonomiya ng economic development is very important.
bansa.

“I would also mention the oft-neglected, yet real "I would also mention the oft-neglected, yet real
contributions of Filipinos of the diaspora to the life and contributions of Filipinos of the diaspora to the life and
welfare of the society in which they live,” ani Pope Francis. welfare of the society in which they live," said Pope Francis.

Isang pasasalamat ang ipinarating ng Migrante International Migrante International expressed its gratitude to the Pope
sa Santo Papa dahil sa pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa mga for recognizing and appreciating OFWs.
OFW.

Ipinaalala rin ng Papa ang layunin ng bawat pamilya lalo na The Pope also reminded the purpose of each family
ang magagandang turo ng magulang sa kanilang mga anak especially the good teachings of parents to their children
tungkol sa kagandahang asal at pagpapahalaga sa kapuwa. about good manners and mutual respect.

“Families have an indispensable mission in society. It is in the “Families have an indispensable mission in society. It is in the
family that children are trained in sound values, high ideals, family that children are trained in sound values, high ideals,
and genuine concern for others. But, like all God’s gifts, the and genuine concern for others. But, like all God’s gifts, the
family can also be disfigured and destroyed. It needs our family can also be disfigured and destroyed. It needs our
support,” ayon sa Santo Papa. support,” said the Pope.
Kahapon, isang sanggol na kalong ng kaniyang magulang and Yesterday, a baby in his parent's arms was stopped by the
hinintuan ng sasakyan ng Santo Papa upang kargahin; Pope's car to be carried; kissed and blessed the baby before
hinalikan at binasbasan ang sanggol bago siya nakapasok sa he entered the MOA arena.
MOA arena.

Isang pipi and nagkuwento tungkol sa kanilang pamilya sa A deaf man told of their family how the Lord God had guided
kung papaano sila ginabayan ng Panginoong Diyos. them.

Ipinaalalang muli ng Santo Papa sa harap ng mga pamilya na The Pope reiterated in front of the families in the MOA Arena
nasa MOA Arena ang kahalagahan ng matatag na pamilya, the importance of strong families, strengthening morale,
pagpapalakas ng moralidad, lumalalang usapin sa kahirapan, worsening poverty issues, and the suffering of many due to
at ang pagdurusa ng marami dahil sa pagkasira ng kanilang the breakdown of their families.
mga pamilya.

Hinimok ng Santo Papa ang mga pamilyang Pilipino na The Pope urged Filipino families to show love and continue to
ipadama ang pagmamahal at ipagpatuloy ang pagkalinga sa care for the elderly and orphaned children, and to strengthen
mga nakatatanda at batang ulila, at palakasin ang their faith in God.
pananampalataya sa Diyos.