So Lets see How you have done ??
Lets look at the points you have accrued ?
Question 1.
The Philippines is a collection of some 7000 Islands located about 700 Miles to the South of Hong Kong at the tip of the Chinese mainland.
5 points if you knew where it was.
Question 2.
The Capital City of the Philippines is Manila
5 points for knowing that.
Question 3.
The main regions of the Philippines are:
1. Luzon to the North
2. Visaya to the Central Region
3. Mindanao
5 points for knowing this.
Question 4.
The President of the Philippines is Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
5 points
Question 5.
The Main Languages of the Philippines are as follows:
1. English - is spoken widely and the language of Business and Government.
2. Filipino - The official cultural language of the Philippines has its roots in Tagalog.
5 points if you know this.
Question 6.
The main religions of the Philippines are
1. Roman Catholicism 83 per cent.
2. Protestants 13 per cent.
3. Muslims 4 per cent.
Question 7
Do you know why so many Filipinos have Spanish names ?
This is due to the fact that the Spaniards occupied the Philippines during the 16th Century.
If you knew this you get 5 points.
Personal Questions.
Question 8
Are you prepared to have children ?
If yes 5 points if no 0 points.
Question 9
Are you prepared to consider providing Sustentio this is a form of financial help for extended family ?
If yes 5 points if No 0 points.
Question 10.
Are you tolerant of superstitions ?
If yes 5 points if No 0 points.
Question 11.
Do you like Fish products ?
If you do good because she does as well.. Good you get 5 points
If you don’t like them…..0 point.
Question 12.
Do you know what eating implements are preferred ?
Fingers can be used for lots of dishes, including rice, but generally a Silverware Fork will be provided in restaurants, you might have to ask for a knife.
5 points for that.
Question 13
Do Filipinos bow to each other ?
No they don’t ! 5 points if you knew that, this is not Japan.
Question 14.
Do you expect your wife to be submissive and obedient after the marriage ?
Philippine women are not confrontational in public, this may because they do not wish to bring shame on their husband, they do submit to the reasonable demands of their husbands, but only when respected by the husband.
They are not confrontational with their husband because they simply do not need to be, they are much smarter than that, and have many other ways of obtaining what they want, without the need for shouting match.
If you knew this 5 points.
Question 15.
Are you just get married for the sex ? Be honest ?
Sex is a part of marriage but if you are just getting married for it, you only engage in it about 2 per cent of your time together, hmmmm what will you do for the other 98 per cent of the time, She might want a chat now and then.
5 points for your honesty 0 points if you cant be honest.
Question 16.
What is the difference between Tagalog Filipino, Bisayan, Cebunao, ilongo ?
Filipino is the new cultural language of the Philippines
Tagalog is the base language that Filipino was derived from.
Bisayan and Cebuano and Ilongo are all regional languages.
5 points if you knew that.
Question 17.
What do you think the differences are between a Thai woman, a Japanese woman or a Philippine woman.
They all have their own cultures, speak their own languages, and are all individuals.
If you thought about that you get 5 points.
Question 18.
Are you wanting to marry a Philippine woman because you think you hate British women. ?
Well your Sisters, your Mother, and Grandmother, were all probably British, so come on, its not about nationality its about individuals.
5 points if you don’t hate British women, 0 points if you do hate them all.
Question 19
Do you like hot climates or hate them ?
5 points if you did, cos you need to get used to them.
0 points if you only like cold ones.
Question 20.
Are you tolerant of bureaucracy or are you impatient when it comes to fools ?
5 points if you are tolerant, in the Philippines you will need to be.
0 points if you are not.
Well add up your total.
So lets look at it :
60 to 100 points.
Well done, your knowledge is great, you will be ok and have a good chance of making your relationship work.
50 to 60 points.
Not bad, you have thought about these questions and you should be ok, go ahead with your plans.
30-50 points
This is about average, you need a few adjustments, but on the whole, if you do some research and read a little more about Philippine culture and life, you should get better.
20 - 30 points.
Hmmmmmm you are pushing you luck here, you need to do lots of research and spend more time thinking about your future.
10 - 15 points
This is a disaster, and will only end in misery, suggest you take a look again at what you are thinking of doing.
0 points.
Oh dear, was it Philippppines or Phillllipines or was it…errr ok lets drop this one and put it to bed.
