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12 Best Filipino Childhood Memories

Do not get me wrong; I am entirely impressed with how tech-savvy the kids are these days. I see batang Pinoy or Filipino kids as young as eleven coding their app or creating social movement on Tiktok, and it leaves me dumbfounded and amazed. But when I see the younger Pinoy childhood generations spending almost all their time either on their phones or their computers, I can’t help but feel like they’re missing out on many Filipino childhood memories that I treasure to this day.

I know nothing makes someone sound like a stodgy older man more than telling kids about the good old days, but the good old days are just tough to beat when it comes to Filipino childhood memories.

Back in the day, it was common for all the kids in the neighborhood to know each other and play together, especially in the provinces. We played together, rode our bikes together, and grew up as best friends, forging lasting and genuine bonds. That is a far cry from just chatting with someone online.

That is why the best childhood memories Filipino are always the ones you have in the provinces, if I may say so myself. The Philippines’ Probinsya life is all about being a tight-knit community where everyone knew everyone else and where it was safe for batang Pinoy to play outdoors until the sun went down.

To prove my point, here are my 12 best Filipino childhood games and Filipino childhood snacks to be remembered:

• Hide and seek during a “brownout.”

What do kids do these days when there is a power outage or a “brownout”?

I heard a joke once that the best way to bond with your family is to turn off the wi-fi and wait for everyone to come out of their rooms. As funny as that sounds, most families indeed spend their time logged into the internet these days.

Before the internet became commonplace, a “brownout” for us, kids usually meant one thing – it was time for a game of hiding and sought! With everyone waiting for the power to come back on, even the older kids, the Ates and Kuyas, would join the game, creating some of the best memories that I have with my siblings.

No internet? No problem. All we needed was a concrete road, and we could play the crazy game of patintero.

The rules are simple, just run from one end of the road to the other without letting the people guard each line and the road tag you. Does that sound easy? It is not, but it is a lot of fun.

Strategies, speed, and mayhem all come into play. Also, watch out for passing cars!

• Walking to school

It sounds funny to say that walking to and from school is one of my best Filipino childhood memories, but it is true. The simple act of walking with a brother or sister or friend makes for some great bonding moments.

Also, let us not forget the snack vendors along the way. There are Banana cues for one peso, chichirya for two pesos, and an enormous ice cream scoop for five pesos. But my favorite Filipino childhood snacks were always the hot pancake covered in margarine and sugar. Yum!

• Marbles and trumpo or Kuti

These days we collect mechanical keyboards, RGB gaming mice, the latest Bluetooth headsets.

When I was a kid, we were collecting too, but it was all about the tex cards, trumpo or tops, and marbles. I particularly remember my wooden trumpo with a nail that I sanded and sanded until it was needle-sharp, making it spin faster than any other trumpo in the neighborhood. The pin was so sharp, and the trumpo turned so well that I could spin it right on top of a piece of rope!

• Climbing up the tree for mangoes or star apple or alateris

By far, one of the best Pinoy childhood memories I had was climbing up our neighbor’s fruit trees and stealing mangoes, star apples, and the small Filipino cherries we call alateris . The sheer carnal pleasure of biting into a perfectly ripe mango has absolutely no comparison.

Also, there was the added thrill of “stealing” the fruits. But looking back, I realize my neighbors knew precisely who was taking their mangoes and were indulging the neighborhood kids.

• Shower under the rain

When was a kid, heavy rainfall in the middle of the day can only mean one thing – it was time to shower under the rain!

It is crazy to think that running under the pouring rain would be unthinkable for most kids these days. But during my time, all the neighborhood children would run out to greet the downpour together, and no one took pictures for Instagram . It was a blast!

• Bazooka chewing gum

How much does gum cost these days? Before, bazooka chewing gum was the gum that all the cool kids were chewing. For a whopping fifty centavos, you could have some gum and a small mini-comic book inside the wrapping paper too! For batang Pinoy, this considered to be one of the best childhood snacks during the ’80s and ’90s.

• Langit-lupa Chasing Game

Every culture has its version of chasing games, and it always makes for good times. For Filipinos, the best chasing games will always be langit-lupa.

Langit-lupa directly translates to heaven for Langit and the ground for Lupa. The rules are easy – you must climb onto something, a desk or table or chair, and that will be your langit where you are safe from being tagged.

When the person who is “it” shouts Lupa, everyone must run and find a different langit to climb onto, and chaos ensues, giving him a chance to tag someone. It provides a whole different spin on the usual chasing plays and makes some incredible Filipino childhood games.

• Bahay-bahayan or balay-balay

In the Filipino language, bahay means house, and bahay-bahayan means playing house. The parts with playing house for me was building the house itself, with some of my mother’s old blankets and some chairs.

Another great thing about playing bahay-bahayan ? If you are playing the role of parent, you get to boss your “children” around.

• Building and Flying a Kite

Indeed, one of the best Filipino childhood games that I had was when my papa taught me how to build a kite from old sticks and plastic bags. A builder by nature, he was able to take those random pieces of wood and plastic and turn it into an elegant kite that my brother and I played with for weeks. At the time, that kite was my most prized possession and is also one of my father’s fondest memories.

• Swinging on the trees

Ask any kid who grew in the Philippines, and they will tell you that one of their best Filipino memories was trying to build a treehouse with their cousins at one point or another. But instead of making anything resembling a treehouse, they likely ended up with a harness crisscrossing ropes that they would swing from. Such were the delights of growing up in the provinces.

• Swimming i n the river

What is one of the fondest childhood memories Filipino most have? It is jumping into the clear waters of the batis or the river on a hot summer day. There is nothing like floating in an ice-cold stream and running home completely soaked just in time for merienda or afternoon snacks.

Here is an insider tip to swimming in the river – banana tree trunks float! Ditch the float tubes; banana tree trunks are the way to go.

Looking back on my favorite Filipino childhood memories, I would hate to have my kids miss out on any single one of them. That is why I have the full intention of taking them to the province where I grew up and introduced them to the joys of the probinsya life. I am sure all that it would take are some backyard barbecues, a few new friends, and a couple of bikes to lure them into making their cherished Filipino childhood memories for themselves.

How about you bayan, what are the fondest childhood memories you have? Leave a comment below and share your story.

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Childhood of a Filipino: Know, Treasure, and Remember

Lady Blesilda Bulao

As we know today, kids are usually connected with the word gadgets. Well, millennials, as I should address, may be enjoying their childhood with virtual reality games, but 90’s to 20’s babies are proud of their childhood experiences.

If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older. -Tom Stoppard

Every Filipino kids, or at least they were once, experienced a childhood they will treasure and never forget. There are lots of Filipino childhood memories like games, myths, and food to be remembered and treasured.

Every single minute matters, every single child matters, every single childhood matters. -Kailash Satyarthi

Games are experienced by each and everyone, but what are the Millenials missing in reality? These are some examples of games every Filipino kids experienced and should experienced:

TAGU-TAGUAN

A game that is truly popular. Tagu-taguan or hide-and-seek is a must experience game where endurance, fear in the dark, and speed is tested. The tagger should look for player’s, the first player to be catch will be the next tagger. So, the tagger and the player’s should race to the desired wall or tree to catch or save each other. Remember when you always wear black every time you play because you won’t be able to find in the dark?

A game enjoyed by kids. It is played by two groups of kids. And the team to have a person get through the other team’s members wins the game. This is where you’ll experience being hurt because you tripped, being exhausted of running fast, and be able to trash talk because it’s part of the game.

TUMBANG PRESO

Another game that tests the kid’s strength, shooting range, and speed. The player’s must hit the can with a slipper, if the player’s doesn’t succeed the tagger will have to catch a player to change the tagger’s position. The time we learned to throw our slippers instead of using it, truly a fun game to play.

Luksong Baka , Habul-habulan , Chinese Garter , and more. Name it, we will play it. Games and Plays will always be a part of our childhood. Of course, on every tiring game there’s a food waiting to be eaten. Prepared by our own Mother, we finish tiring games with nourishing and fulling food for snacks. Here are some examples:

According to Wikipedia, also known as lumpiyang saging (Filipino for “banana lumpia ”), is a Philippine snack made of thinly sliced bananas (preferably saba or Cardaba bananas ) and a slice of jackfruit, dusted with brown sugar, rolled in a spring roll wrapper and fried. Other fillings can also be used, including sweet potato, mango, cheddar cheese and coconut. Turrón is a popular snack and street food amongst Filipinos. We always wanted it serve sugar-ry and crunchy, also hot.

Banana Cue is made with deep fried bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar. The bananas used for this recipe are Saba bananas, which are very commonly used for cooking in the Philippines. It is usually skewered on a bamboo stick, and sold on the streets. Hmm, it makes me wanna eat some. Just like Turon , serve it hot!

Puto , Calamay , and many more are being serve every after tiring day. It makes me hungry, how about you? These examples are just about getting the memories flashback to me. Moments to be treasured and remembered, the laughs and smiles we had. If you’re a Filipino you’ll truly understand how it feels to be a child again, make your own memories, it will forever be remembered.

As a former kid, now a teenager, I say that even though we age more, we shouldn’t forget how to enjoy and to have fun at certain things. As the saying goes, we only live once , enjoy most of it and you’ll never regret.

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Filipino Childhood Days; Then and Now

If you were part of the Pinoy kids born in the 80’s and 90’s, then you are lucky to have experience the best of both generations.

Long before tablets, social media and the world with virtual friends have ruled our children’s minds; we were all simple kids, and gadgets are not our Toys.

We normally see the children gathered in shades. Games require Physical and motor activity. We call them,“Larong Pinoys”. These were passed from our Lolo’s and   Lola’s, from one generation to the next. Others were creatively reinvented, with new rules, with the used of simple materials like, Cans, slippers and anything that are readily available.

But over the years, we have seen how much of the new technology have affected us. Kids were more entertained in playing online games, video streaming and posting everything in their social media account.

Every now and then it’s good to reminisce our childhood days. Browsing these photos would bring us back to the days when life was simple, playing our games were sweaty and fun.

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20 Childhood Things Filipino Millennials Owned Before Social Media That’ll Make You Wish You Were 10 Again

Childhood millennial things in the Philippines

While the gadgets such as smartphones that we have today have exciting features, no technological invention can replace the fun we millennials had in the good ol’ days.

While there’s no going back to the days before social media dominated our lives, we’ve rounded up 20 childhood things that Filipino millennials owned , from playing teks or flexing our yo-yo moves with our kapitbahay – for a good reminiscing sesh about the good old days far behind. 

– School supplies –

1. abakada booklet – classic booklet that helped us learn our first tagalog words.

Abakada , with its plain yellow cover featuring a mother teaching her children how to read, was the classic booklet that helped us learn our first Tagalog words. Showing how words can be formed by combining letters or syllables, the classic booklet was considered an effective teaching material for batang ‘90s and even kids from previous generations. 

Used to be called Mga Unang Hakbang sa Pagbasa (First Steps in Reading), it was first printed during the ‘60s by the Cacho Hermanos printing company. Today, it’s still in print and parents can still find the classic booklet on sale in bookstores and even online . The latest editions aren’t as cheap as the old Abakadas were before, because the first editions of Abakada was only sold for only a few centavos. 

2. Slam books – notebook that contained our friends’ basic info

Before social media, autograph or slam books helped us know each of our friends better. Usually passed around classrooms, the notebooks contained sheets where each person asked to sign filled out their info such as names, hobbies, and favorite things. 

Aside from a way to get to know our friends’ basic deets, asking friends to sign our slam books was also our way to know their secrets such as their crushes. But some chose to leave a portion of the slam book asking info about secret love or crushes blank when they didn’t want to spill the beans. At the end, there was usually also a dedication page where friends could also compose a short message dedicated to the owner of the notebook.

Today, while these items aren’t around so much anymore, modern versions slam books exist, such as designer Karl Castro’s “Akala Mo Lang Wala Nang Slumbook Pero Meron, Meron, Meron!” slumbook which contains more playful questions. And of course, we also still ask our friends old-school slam book questions by tagging them with Instagram story stickers.

3. Magic Pencil – pencils with colorful plastic tubes that didn’t need sharpening

While our conventional wooden Mongol pencils always came in handy during our preschool to grade school days, we always heaved a sigh of relief whenever we found a couple of stacking point pencils or magic pencils in our pencil cases.

Because unlike our basic Mongol pencils, the magic pencils, usually made of interconnected and individually detachable pencil tips with images of our favorite anime or cartoon characters, didn’t need sharpening. So we happily replaced each blunt pencil tip with a sharp one without the hassles of messy sharpening, while also careful not to lose any single tip to keep each pencil intact.

4. Coloring art set – complete with coloring materials from crayons to watercolors

Aside from collecting crayons, we also took pride in having the biggest collections of coloring materials that we could possibly get. We asked our parents to buy us coloring art sets in thick black plastic holders, designed with prints of our favorite cartoon characters. 

The coloring art set had everything we needed – from crayons to colored pencils to watercolor to markers – to ace our art classes with the fanciest of materials.

5. Artista notebooks – designed with bright colors, flashy fonts, and clip art

To support our favorite celebrities such as Judy Ann Santos and Jolina Magdangal back in the 90s or early 2000s, we bought artista notebooks printed with their faces. 

The notebooks reflected the time where digital editing software was beginning to be used, and were characterized by bright colors, flashy fonts, and clip art.

Their designs could sometimes get over the top, as there were covers that even showed John Lloyd Cruz as Harry Potter – what we’d probably call a funny meme today. 

Today these types of notebooks are actually still around, although they have been printed with the faces of zoomer-era celebrities and love teams such as MayWard and LizQuen .

6. Jollibee Kiddie Meal toys – collectible toys of Jollibee and his friends

Millennials were the OG generation who enjoyed collecting Jollibee Kiddie Meal toys of Jollibee and his friends. We would ask our parents to buy our meals in a nearby Jollibee store, only because we also wanted them to get us the newest toys on offer. These included figurines, walkie-talkies, and stamps, to name a few. 

Collectible toys have become a staple Jollibee product, but some of Jollibee’s friends aren’t around anymore or have gotten revamped into new personas. Mr. Yum, for example, had been around until 2008 when his character was transformed into Yum, a young boy wearing t-shirts and funky shades instead of Mr. Yum’s serious business suits.

7. Teks – small cards that featured anime characters

When online games weren’t a thing yet, we were often in the streets playing our teks cards with friends. The cards, usually depicting characters from our favorite anime such as Slam Dunk, Dragonball , and Ghost Fighter, were played by betting which among their two sides would come up. The results were decided by flicking the cards in the air, and whoever won would be given a new set of cards by the losing side.

Before and after the game, we would also count our teks by saying “I-sa! Dala-wa!, Tat-lo! A-pat! Li-ma!.” When not betting, we usually traded our cards with friends.

What’s unknown to many younger folks today is that teks cards were actually already around as early as the 1930s. These cards were bigger than the ones we played with and showcased pre-war Filipino actors such as Domingo Principe, Fernando Poe Sr., and Jose Padilla, Jr.

8. Paper dolls – prints of girls and fashion accessories we cut out of paper

Aside from Barbie dolls, millennial Pinays also loved to indulge their sense of fashion when they were young with paper dolls . The paper dolls were more affordable and were easy to get, as the dolls could be purchased from any nearby sari-sari store. 

Each of the paper dolls came with a colored print of a character, usually from favorite anime such as Sailor Moon , that girls could dress up with paper accessories from tops to dresses to shoes.

But before the paper dolls most of us grew up with, there had been paper dolls designed in more localized fashion during the time of our lolas. A character called Rosing, for example, was from a paper doll that appeared in the earliest editions of Liwayway magazine and came with Filipiniana attire.

9. Plastic Balloon – plastic tubes with sticky substance formed as balloons

While it smelled like thinner, the tiny plastic balloon composed of a plastic tube holding a sticky substance was one of our staple toys in the streets aside from teks . It was easy to play – we only squeezed the plastic tube to get the sticky, resin-like substance that we put on the tip of a straw and blew until a transparent balloon was produced. 

Forming the perfect balloon required some practice though, as we had to ensure the right amount of air was blown through the straw while using the right amount of lung strength.

10. Yo-yo – two circular discs with a string

Yo-yos, composed of a string inside two, connected circular discs, became popular in the Philippines when local businessman Pedro Flores introduced them to our shores in the 1930s. 

These were still popular in the early 2000s, when we would play with these tiny toys, usually printed with anime characters, with our friends to showcase our moves. We would perform moves such as Loop the Loop, tossing the yo-yo forward and letting it swing continuously, or Around the World, where we’d spin the yo-yo to form a full circle. 

The toy is said to have been around since 440 BC, when Greek vase paintings from the era depicted boys playing with the toy known then as bandalore .

11. Slinky – cylindrical toy with compressed, colorful rings

A classic toy that originated from the United States, a slinky is a long cylindrical spring toy made up of compressed rings.  Most of our childhood slinky toys were made with colorful and affordable plastic rings that we loved tossing between our hands because of the way each ring successively moved one after the other. 

When we’re lucky, we also managed to let these colorful rings descend on their own down our stairs at home. 

– Apparel –

12. denim overalls – favorite pang-alis.

Even batang 90s weren’t exempted from the denim trend, as a go-to look back then were denim overalls that were not only durable, but were also easy to pair with tops. 

Sometimes, we would also have one strap undone to make our appearance more casual.

13. Rambbo slippers – used when playing Tumbang Preso

Before pricey slippers such as Havaianas and Ipanema were a thing, there was a time when we were contented with a pair of Rambbo slippers , if only because we could use them as pamato to win in Tumbang Preso , a Filipino street game that involves hitting a can using an object or pamato . 

Aside from using it in the streets, we grew up with the slippers because of their durability and affordability. With the slippers’ vivid red straps and insole edges that featured rainbow colors, Rambo slippers were also considered fashionable to wear. 

Nowadays, these slippers can’t be found in most palengkes anymore, but you can sometimes score a pair online. 

14. Roller shoes – pair of shoes built with tiny wheels

Being trendy often means having the most funky shoes or sneakers possible, and back in the day, we’d spring for roller shoes which looked like a usual pair of rubber shoes, but with tiny wheels built into their heels. 

They produced noise when we walked in them, but we would often exchange comfort for these shoes so we could also explore the streets in them with our friends. We proudly kept going in these shoes to master how to wear them without losing our balance or falling on the road and scraping a knee.

15. Butterfly clips – colorful clips shaped like butterflies

Local celebrities such as Jolina Magdangal made this trend even more popular. Recently, she even recalled wearing these butterfly clips on an Instagram post with a recent picture that shows her wearing not multiple clips this time, but a pair of gold dragonfly clips.

– Gadgets –

16. brick games – featured simple games such as tetris.

Assembled inside a rectangular plastic that usually came in grey and was powered by batteries, the brick game was our affordable handheld gaming device back then. It wasn’t as fancy as the early Gameboys, but the user-friendly device, introduced in the mid-1980s in China, featured simple but addictive games, the most popular being Tetris.

Strategizing over our tiles’ angles and positions and rotating and moving them to form straight lines as they fell from the top of the LCD screens was something we took pleasure in for hours. ‘90s kids who had to fight with siblings over this game back in the day will be glad to know you can still buy one all for yourself online .

17. Gameboy – one of the first handheld game consoles from Nintendo

Most 90’s dudes were at one point wide-eyed over Nintendo’s Game Boy . Introduced in Japan in 1989, the device, which is one of the first handheld game consoles from Nintendo, became a craze among young Filipinos because it could be used to play multiple games by inserting different bala or cartridges. The device could last up to 15 hours with four AA batteries. 

The Game Boy was discontinued in 2003. But its popularity started our hobby of anticipating the subsequent Game Boy devices, such as Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, that we wanted to get first before our friends did.

18. Nintendo’s NES or Family Computer – introduced us to a variety of games from Super Mario to Circus Charlie

Aside from Game Boy, growing up in the 90s or early 2000s was exciting because of Nintendo’s family computer or Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) . It was introduced in Japan in 1983 but also found popularity among Filipinos. 

The red-and-white console had two controllers, and we would only connect the console to our TV screens to be able to play the games on screen without needing an Internet connection. It introduced us to an expansive selection of games, because game bala that could be inserted into it were aplenty, from Super Mario to Battle City to Contra to Circus Charlie .

19. Nokia phones – the OG phones that introduced us to group messaging

Before our sleek, touchscreen smartphones came the OG Nokia phones , which came with thick plastic casing and tactile keypads. 

While it’s hard to imagine that these clunky phones were once hyped, they introduced us to the age of texting and group messages. We would send these GMs to our group of friends, and during holidays, greeting our friends meant we would painstakingly create messages that consisted of letters and symbols to form a picture.

The earliest Nokia models we had were the Nokia 3210 or 3310, and the Nokia 6600, released in 2003, became one of the most popular Nokia models in the Philippines. It pioneered several features such as a VGA rear camera, considered high-end during the time.

20. Tamagotchi – egg-shaped devices with virtual pets

Shaped like an egg, a tamagotchi was a small handheld device that featured virtual pets we had to take care of. To keep them happy or ensure that they wouldn’t die, we would watch over them as if they were our real pets by feeding them regularly or giving them medicine when they were sick.

Today, the latest version of the 1996 toy is called Tamagotchi On, released in Japan in 2018. The new device can connect to mobile phones via its built-in app and comes with a colored screen, among other new features.

Childhood things Filipino millennials owned

From school supplies to gadgets, these childhood millennial things indeed made our childhood days more special. And while some of the items can still be bought online or have been released again, there’s no going back to the good ol’ days we spent with them while we were growing up. But through this list, we can have a good laugh and reminisce with our friends the things that used to matter so much to us in the past. 

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Who wouldn’t agree that the ‘90s Filipino kids had the best childhood ever? It was a totally different experience compared to the ‘techy’ world we live in nowadays. I describe the life of the ‘90s Filipino Kids as vibrant, fun, and exciting yet full of adventure and physical activities. Indeed, it was memorable!

Do you know that during this time, the source of happiness is simple? Children would play with whatever resources are available nearby. They would use their slippers to knock out an empty Alaska evaporated milk tin can, and they’ll still laugh their hearts out. Furthermore, they would use chalk to draw squares on the ground and still treasure this simple game. These are just examples of how creative and resourceful the ‘90s Filipino kids were.

Top 10 Things that ‘90s Filipino Kids Missed

If you want to know more about their childhood lifestyle, let me introduce you to the top 10 things that the ‘90s Filipino kids missed. Let’s see what games they played, the fashion statements that they followed, and their favorite snacks and drinks during ‘merienda.’

So, sit down and enjoy this trip down to the memory lane!

#1. Luksong Baka

This is the game for strong and powerful kids. ‘Luksong Baka’ literally means to jump over the cow in English. However, you don’t get to jump over a real one. Instead, your playmates have to play ‘baka’ or cow. But, it is not an easy role to play as your stance needs to be super sturdy. This is because a maximum of 9 kids will jump over the back until one hits a part of his body. He then gets the turn to play the cow.

It also has several levels. The kid who plays cow needs to get higher every time all the players have already jumped over his back.

This game requires skills such as mobility, stability, and strength. And when you have already mastered this game, you will surely feel proud to be called the King or Queen of Luksong Baka!

#2. Candy Necklace

Edible necklace? Isn’t that a genius fashion statement?!

Girls really enjoyed wearing these colorful necklaces around their necks. It was actually candy beads in a string, made to look like a necklace. Although, no one knows where and when it was invented. But, let us forget about those technical details as these sweets did not only fill our stomachs but also made us confident with who we are!

Surely, those kids ate those candies when they got hungry from dressing up like a Barbie girl!

#3. Paper Dolls

Kid from the ’90s, I bet you spent your allowance buying paper dolls! These are paper figures with colorful dresses of varying vibes: chick, casual, or formal. They are cut outs from a thin card, and the outfits have a little extra hook so that you can clip it to dress your makeshift doll.

They come as collectibles. No wonder the kids of the ’90s spent their allowance just to complete all the paper dolls series!

#4. Bazooka Bubble Gum

Who would forget about this bubble gum?

I bet you would go to the nearest sari-sari store from your house and then buy lots of this. Why not? For every bubble gum that you chew, you get a piece of comic strip. And maybe you did not appreciate it before when you were just a kid, but the comics that go with the bazooka bubble gum were inspirational ones.

These gums also feature your “fortune.” There are pieces on which some words of wisdom were written, and it usually tells you to chase your dreams, be brave, and other tips about success.

#5. Wansapanataym

Wansapantaym is the Filipinization of the phrase ‘once upon a time’ where most sentences of the children’s stories started. It was a Philippine fantasy anthology that was produced by and broadcasted by ABS-CBN .

90’s Filipino kids spent time watching all the episodes of Wansapanataym as its usual storyline is about a bad person who gets punishment from a fairy. Once the person faces the consequences of his or her actions, he or she would realize the mistakes and will promise not to do it again.

Aside from its storyline, the lesson that goes with it made this show indeed a phenomenal one.

#6. Power Rangers

Have you ever worn a made-up costume, mimicked your favorite power ranger’s stance, and then shouted, “Power Rangers, transform!” I know that was a thrilling experience!

The 90’s Filipino kids were fortunate to have witnessed the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on TV. This show has encouraged creativity and vivid imagination in these kids. I would bet many aspired to become superheroes because of this show!

Those circle-like cards with different designs are a treasure!

Many kids would collect pogs, go outside their house, and play these on the streets with their neighbors. Pogs is a slammers game. Kids would slam one on a set of pogs scattered on the ground, and if they turned to face up, it’s all yours!

#8. Plastic Balloons

You would surely enjoy this activity as a kid. You can buy a plastic balloon from the nearest sari-sari store for just Php 1!

Basically, it is a tube filled up with a sticky substance that comes with a separate small straw-like tool. The sticky content comes in different colors, such as yellow, green, red, orange, and blue. You have to twirl it on the other end of the straw-like tool and then blow on the other end to make a plastic balloon.

Such a unique experience, right?

#9. Tamagotchi

The ’90s was also the start of some technological advancements. The kids of the ’90s were the first ones to have a virtual pet inside a mini egg-shaped gadget. The challenge is to feed, bathe, and take care of your pet to keep it alive. You would even see students hang this up with their IDs!

Do you still remember these neon-colored drinks? Fanta is a flavored carbonated drink that comes in different vibrant colors such as neon green, neon orange, neon pink, and neon yellow. You were probably a celebrity back then upon showing this to your classmates! Isn’t it nostalgic to reminisce about the things that you enjoyed during your childhood? I hope you enjoyed our trip down the memory lane!

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He was given up for adoption a few hours after his birth. A kind-hearted teacher took him in and raised him singlehandedly in a small town in Negros Occidental. He is no stranger to hearing unkind comments about his family setup, with Mommy Randy acting as both his father and mother.

In photo: Myco helps his Mommy Randy in everyday chores

However, Myco Jayran Sembrano has grown up matibay , filled with determination and positivity, admirable for one so young. Growing up in an unconventional family has taught him how to handle judgment from his peers.  He’s consistently at the top of his classes. Most of all, he’s proud of the mother who raised and taught him how to be kind and stronghearted. “Kahit bata pa ako at marami pang pagdadaanan,” the 12-year-old declares, “siguradong may tibay akong lagpasan ang lahat kahit ano pa ang sabihin ng iba.”

In photo: Myco is all smiles as he proudly shows the results of his hard work at school. He is now in Grade 6.

Mga Batang Matibay

Just like Myco, 12-year-old Pauline Padilla from Oriental Mindoro grew up in a challenging environment. Pauline and her siblings were left to the care of their grandparents. Money is usually tight for her family. It takes hours of walking through mountainous terrain just for her to get to school. Despite all these, Pauline continues to excel in her studies.

Though from different parts of the country, Myco and Pauline have one thing in common: they both have the TIBAY to defy their circumstances and one day, finish their education. For Myco, who dreams of giving back to his Mommy Randy, and for Pauline, who plans on becoming a teacher – education is the key to changing their lives.

In photo: Myco and Pauline are both excellent students. They are considered leaders in their classes.

Having opportunities to learn can improve a child’s chances of succeeding as an adult. This is why education is important to young Filipinos like Myco and Pauline. Not only does it bring them closer to achieving their dreams, but as future leaders in society, they can contribute to the country’s growth and progress.

TIBAY for school, TIBAY for life

Myco and Pauline’s courage and hard work have not gone unnoticed.  Their stories of strength, resilience, and TIBAY have been recognized through the BEAR BRAND ® Batang Matibay Awards – a program that celebrates the TIBAY of Filipino students to keep pursuing one’s education in the face of life’s adversities.

Each year, BEAR BRAND ® Fortified recognizes 10 Grade 5 and 6 students from public schools all over the country. Like Myco and Pauline, they each receive a college scholarship grant, a cash prize, and a BEAR BRAND ® Fortified gift pack as a Batang Matibay awardee.

Through the Batang Matibay Awards, BEAR BRAND ® Fortified continues to champion education for Filipino children through recognition, schooling support and proper nutrition. The brand has also given the awardees plaques of recognition as a reminder of their TIBAY and determination in life. The students’ respective schools have been provided with laptops, a BEAR BRAND ® Fortified gift pack, and plaques of recognition.

The Batang Matibay Awardees have demonstrated extraordinary TIBAY for school and for life, making them a remarkable influence on their families, schools, and communities. Batang Matibay embodies the enduring thrust of BEAR BRAND ® - to help moms raise a generation of Filipino children with the TIBAY to change the course of their lives.

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Batang ’90s: Remembering Childhood Memories

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The ’90s is known as the era of an infusion of new technological innovations, and manual sources of entertainment. This is the cue of the arrival of the year 2000, in which a lot of gadgets started to be invented. It’s really fascinating going back to the days when we didn’t mind paying bills, and all we’re crying about are just our wounds from playing. So if you’re a Batang ’90s , we have reflected on some of the childhood memories that we bet can bring nostalgia to you. 

Almost all of the kids back then still didn’t have a computer or any kind of gadgets, that’s why they spent their childhood playing outside. 

Some of the games they played with their neighbors are tumbang preso , patintero , piko , or agawan base. These games are played as a team, and we don’t mind playing them under the heat of the sun. Our sweats will drip down, and we’ll use our shirts to wipe them off. We love picking mangoes, kaimito (star apple), or santol (cotton fruit) from our neighbor’s tree, to eat. When lunchtime comes, our mothers would call us one by one to have lunch at home. Then after eating, a mandatory siesta should be done so you can play outside after sleeping. Now, we miss taking naps after lunch which we couldn’t do since we have jobs already.

We are also fond of watching Tagalog dubbed cartoons and anime in the morning, usually during, or after breakfast. I remember watching Slam dunk, Spongebob, Doraemon, and Dragonball Z with my cousins while eating our favorite snacks. 

One of the best memories as well is when our parents would take us to the malls, to eat Jollibee and play arcade. We will also sometimes go to the zoo, or to national parks to have a picnic with the family. 

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These simple things that we used to do before are what we all truly missed. The life without gadgets, and the life with more physical interactions with our loved ones. Just like what others say, “if we can just go back to those times”. However, it’s important to remember that we all didn’t take those times for granted. We also enjoyed having those memories before.

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#RelatableAF: 8 Things That Were Part of Every Batang ’90s Childhood

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Aug 25, 2022   •   Edgardo Toledo

The ’90s are memorable for many reasons. There was the music, iconic TV shows, and hip trends that are now coming back. It was a time when social media wasn’t even a thing. While it’s impossible to turn back time,  it’s always fun to reminisce about the good old days. In this list, we’ve rounded up some of the things Pinoy ’90s babies could relate to. Do you remember any of them?

Artista notebooks

ang 2018 aesthetic ko talaga ay 90s judy ann santos notebook… strong, calm, happy, pero mej mysterious…. pic.twitter.com/VYtP4YgTLv — ☻ (@chrsdle) December 12, 2017

Judy Ann Santos, Jolina Magdangal, and Piolo Pascual are only some of the most recognizable faces you’d see in artista notebooks. If you haven’t seen one, think of a bad Photoshop, questionable fonts, and loud colors, and you’re there. Sure, these spiral notebooks look quite meme-worthy now, but they were just the norm back in the day. 

Teks , marbles, and paper dolls

Teks, marbles, and paper dolls may seem old-fashioned to some, but they were childhood collectibles of Pinoy ’90s kids. You could buy them at the nearest sari-sari store, wet markets, or outside the schools. ~*Pokémon cards, who?*~ 

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The Original Lumpia Shanghai, Iced Gem Biscuits, and Sweet Corn are only some of the O.G batang ’90s snacks. They tasted so good, especially when you eat them with your friends after hours of playing. If you haven’t tried any of these classic Pinoy snacks, it’s never too late to enjoy them now!

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Plastic balloons

Kung inabutan mo to, mag– magaleng. 🙏☺️ pic.twitter.com/ONYwQUID9K — Rod Magaru  (@rodmagaru) January 2, 2021

Before we were freaking out about chemicals in our Pancit Canton , we had already been ingesting even more questionable substances for years. Take, for instance, the plastic balloons that were huge in the ‘90s. They certainly weren’t food, but we still stuck them in our mouths without giving them a second thought.

No birthday party was complete without a goodie bag with one or two of these babies, and kids would hold contests on who could make the largest balloon. It looks easy, but to blow a huge balloon, you would need a lot of air, patience, and serious skills.

Before smartphones and Spotify existed, walking the streets with a Walkman in hand was a common sight. Powered by two batteries, the portable cassette player was a brainchild of Sony and was a huge breakthrough in the music industry. The Walkman is so iconic that some people still buy vintage Walkmans to this day for their collection. 

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The infamous trio: hanger, belt, and slippers

As a ’90s kid, you know you did something really bad once your parents reached for a hanger, slippers, or worse, a belt. Whether you refused to take your afternoon nap or snuck outside to play with friends, getting disciplined with any of these was bound to teach you a lesson or two. This disciplinary approach is frowned upon these days, but many ’90s kids can still recall their funny encounters with these household items. 

Ah, the days when keeping your Tamagotchi alive was your only responsibility. This egg-shaped toy made a lot of responsible (virtual) pet owners in the ’90s, and we can still remember the anguish once our beloved alien pets bit the dust . In 2019, Bandai America gave the brand a facelift , renaming it Tamagotchi On. The new version of the toy comes with a full-color screen and a feature to interact with other Tamagotchi On devices. 

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Video rentals

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Newer generations won’t understand how lucky they are to have access to streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Renting a VHS tape was the best way ’90s kids could get to watching the movies they wanted to see. Our weekly visits to Video City/ACA Video/the corner video store played a huge role in our formative years. Although video rental stores are now a thing of the past, they’ll always be in our hearts.

What do you remember the most about the ’90s? Comment down below.

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Childhood memories

It is a normal course of life that as we grow older and wiser, our responsibilities become bigger. Our lives become more complicated as we meet more people, face more challenges, pay more bills, and take on higher goals and bigger dreams.

When I opened my Facebook account sometime last week, a memory notification popped out. It was a post I shared in 2018 from a certain meme page that says: “Nakakamiss yung mga panahong tuhod mo ang nasusugatan, hindi ang puso.” Like the first time I chanced upon it, it brought out strong emotions that made me reminisce about my childhood.

I remember the happy memories, the feeling of being able to escape siesta, and the joy of being able to play jolens, teks, and lastiko after school. I remember my favorite sopas from Ate Mayet’s and my favorite choco heart bread from Ruben’s.

I remember my favorite TV shows and the artists I fancied as a child. I remember how I rooted for Melissa Ricks when she joined “Star Circle Quest” and Jimmy Marquez when he joined “Star in a Million.” As a matter of fact, I can still vividly recall how I got mad at my kuya when he correctly predicted that Kris Lawrence would beat Jimmy. I also remember “Marina,” “Krystala,” and “Kampanerang Kuba.” And, of course, how could I forget my elementary notebooks with the faces of Marvin and Jolina on them?

I also remember how my childhood friends and I would get invited to perform an intermission number during fiestas and SK nights. We would perform “Laban o Bawi” by SexBomb Girls, “Bulaklak” by Viva Hot Babes, “Pamela One” by Vhong Navarro, and “Angelina,” which Google told me is a song by a German recording artist named Lou Bega. One time, I went home very happy because each of us received P50 after performing.

I also remember how my friends and I would walk and ramp, and pretend that we were Miss Universe candidates. I would always choose to be Miss Trinidad and Tobago just because I loved saying “Tobago.”

Life was simple back then—no sleepless nights, no strong apprehensions, no unnecessary expectations, and more importantly, no bills to think about every end of the month.

If only we could travel back in time…

Jeric Olaje, 27, is a management graduate from UP Tacloban. He now works as an entity controller at an investment bank. He dreams of becoming a lawyer someday.

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Write an Outstanding "Childhood Years in Calamba" Essay

By: Henrique Bertulino

National heroes are part of the history of a country. The stories of these heroes play a huge part in their great works for the country.

Who Is Jose Rizal?

Essay sample - jose rizal's childhood years in calamba.

• No Transitions Between the Paragraphs 

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Lack of explanation, unclear series of events, pay attention to the important parts.

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Writing an essay about an event in the life of a famous person is considered a narrative essay. You need to tell a story through a series of events that significantly impact their lives and ultimately brought them to being a revered hero.

Here is an example of an essay on Jose Rizal's childhood years in Calamba. This essay will help you write about Jose Rizal's early childhood experiences that led him into becoming a hero. Students and academic workers can use this guide to create commendable essays on his life, works, and sacrifice.

Jose Rizal was born and raised in Calamba, Laguna. He was the seventh child of Francisco Rizal Mercado and Doña Teodora Alonzo y Quintos and grew up to have an educational degree in land surveying and medicine. Pepe, Rizal's nickname, was already an intellectual even at a young age. Yet, he was most remembered for his works that motivated Filipinos to free the Philippines from Spanish rule.

Dr. Jose Rizal is the national hero of the Philippines. He was known for many great things, but his bravery was mostly presented in writing Noli Mi Tangere and El Filibusterismo . These books exposed the abuses of the Spanish colonizers in the Philippines that inspired the Filipinos' fight towards independence.

Rizal's books had cost him his life. A firing squad executed him with alleged treason ordered by the Spanish government. But his death was not in vain, as it also marked the beginning of the Philippine revolution.

The early life of Jose Rizal is an integral part of his journey into becoming a national hero. When he was in Ateneo de Manila, he even wrote a poem, the "Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo" (In Memory of My Town), that described his town as he can remember when he was young.

The Rizal family lived in Laguna, and Jose was born and raised in Calamba. His mother had difficulty giving birth to him, so she made a vow to go on a pilgrimage when she survived with her son. Rizal went on a pilgrimage to a famous mountain shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage with his father in Antipolo since he was born with the aid of divine providence.

Rizal's earliest childhood memories were from his native town that belonged to the Dominican Order. He remembered it lying in mount Makiling and at the East is Laguna de Bay within the Island of Talim. The first memory of Rizal was the scenic beauties of Calamba.

Since he was frail and sickly, his father built a nipa cottage near their hacienda just for him to enjoy. He even had an aya (nursemaid) to look after his health. He also meditated with his dog, Usman, on the lakeshore. Even if he couldn't go out, Rizal had siblings whom he played with. He loved his younger sister Concepcion that they called little Concha, but she died at the age of three. Her death was Rizal's first sorrow.

Rizal has always been devoted to God, with his mother teaching him catholic prayers. He had a daily Angelus prayer, led family prayers, and carried a rosary. He read the Spanish Family Bible and went to church. Rizal would even listen to the town priest, Father Leoncio Lopez's philosophies and opinions eagerly.

Rizal was inspired by his Uncle Gregorio about his love for education. His early education was through his parents, who taught him how to read, write, and create poems. He wrote his first poem entitled Sa Aking Mga Kabata ( To My Fellow Children ) and Tagalog comedy when he was eight. His parents even hired Leon Monroy to teach him Latin. When Monroy died, Rizal's mother sent him to Biñan to continue his studies, accompanied by Paciano, whom he treated as a second father.

The story of the moth that his mother shared with him when he was young made a great impact on Rizal's way of thinking. The moth had a tragic faith of dying as a martyr. Jose Rizal thought of this sacrifice as worthwhile.

His childhood years were the happiest period of Rizal's life. Calamba will always be the hero's town where Rizal was born and raised.

Essay Analysis

The essay has the basic structure of an introduction, body, and conclusion. It even included facts about Jose Rizal's life.

However, the writer made the following errors.

No Transitions Between the Paragraphs

The essay isn't coherent and smooth. The transition of the series of events in the life of Rizal was not appropriately separated, making it sound like the events are from different essays.

There are many subjects involved in the essay. There were many places and information specified that could have been just generalized to avoid confusing the reader.

The impacts of the events of the childhood years of Rizal into becoming a hero weren't explained well. The events were just stated without elaborating their effects on Rizal's journey into becoming a hero.

The essay started when Rizal was born, then jumped into his memories. There were many questions raised throughout reading the essay.

• Why was Rizal sick?
• Did he overcome his sickness?
• Were his works when he was a child significant?
• What lessons did his first teachers teach him what was important in his life?
• What happened in Biñan?

These are some of the questions left unanswered in the essay. All are important in knowing and understanding Rizal's life.

Points for Improvement

In writing your essay, you can avoid the mistakes of the writer of the sample essay through the following tips:

Planning the structure of your essay will be your guide throughout the writing process. It will help you recognize the main topic from the sub-topics.

You can try making a mind map to brainstorm ideas and connect them. You can make a table, flowchart, or lists. The charts will help you know what your essay is about and the flow of your writing.

In Rizal's life, you can start creating a flowchart of the events in his life to recognize the sequence and organize it well.

New writers usually have a lot to say in an essay. They tend to write unnecessary details when they don't recognize the key points of their topic. You can write the details related to your subject and weigh its significance.

You can pick relevant events in Jose Rizal's life. Classify those that are under his childhood years and counter-check their importance.

Have a Clear Structure

Write an introduction of Rizal's childhood years that influenced his later life. You can also organize the series of events in Rizal's life in chronological order to have a clear transition and structure for the readers to follow. Lastly, write a conclusion of how the experience has molded Rizal to be a hero.

A thesis statement tells your reader how you plan to explain your subject. It determines whether they'll be interested in the topic and read the essay. You need to create an engaging thesis statement to have a good first impression with the readers so they continue to follow your essay.

The example essay didn't include an engaging thesis statement. You can write a strong thesis statement on the impact of the life of Rizal.

Example of a good thesis statement:

Calamba has molded Rizal into a hero he is recognized for.

As the readers see this, they will be thinking of questions like "How did Calamba raise a hero?" or "How did Calamba affect Rizal?" Then attempt to answer the possible questions your audience has.

Once you are done with writing your essay. Ask the following questions:

• Did I include all the important events?
• Was the essay clear and engaging?
• Did I avoid unnecessary details?
• Is the flow smooth and understandable?

If you're having a hard time creating your essay, ask for help. You can ask your friends or relatives. Another option is to ask for help online. Many online platforms can guide you in creating an outstanding essay, like Studybay. Reach out to us if you need help with your thesis papers , research papers , and other custom papers .

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Nice work po

Nakita ko na po and nabasa ang galing nyo po

Childhood life ba talaga to? parang mature na mature na si Rizal

Hindi talaga ako maka.move on dito sa childhoold days in Rizal :( Kakaiba grabe!

Very impressive.

bata pa lang nakikitaan na ng potentials.

ibang-iba na ang mga kabataan ngayon kaysa tulad ni Rizal.

impressive =)

incredible kid

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very very nice! :)

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Thank God it’s Friday! May isang oras ko na sigurong iniisip kung anong article ang ipo-post ko ngayong araw.

Two Fridays ago, before leaving the office, the team feasted on some junk foods. While enjoying our Jollibubuyog (ang bagong pangalan ng Jollibee according sa 4-year old kong pinsan na si Aouie) meals, binalikan namin ang aming mga childhood memories .

When I was a child, my lola’s house would always seem like an orphanage every weekend. Among the 17 grandchildren then, 12 of us would be in her house (my brother and I actually live there) and we would run up and down the stairs, magtataguan tapos pag pagod na, taguan ng tsinelas naman. Ang laging talo, uuwi ng tapak.

Back in our grade school days, uso yung kalye version ng football (kung football ngang matatawag yun). We would play in the garage or dun sa bakanteng lote malapit sa amin na ginawa ng subdivision after a few years. Araw-araw kapag bakasyon, nakukuntento na kami sa ganung laro. Titigil lang kami kapag hinika na yung iba kong mga pinsan. Tapos pinauso namin ang paglalagay ng Milo sa Quaker oats ni lola para sa isang instant champorado na nilalantakan namin after ng bawat ‘football game’ namin.

Kung paramihan ng lastiko, teks, at tau-tauhan ang labanan, Si Alva yata ang prinsipe noon. Pa’no kasi, dating teacher sa elementary school namin ang mommy nya, kaya lahat ng sinasamsam na laruan ng nanay nya eh sa kanya bumabagsak! Bukod sa mga role-playing games at makeshift airplanes , si Alva ay isa din sa mga unang na-hook sa family computer .

Kabilang sa unang lupon ng kabataang naadik sa family computer ay si JR . Likas na yata sa mga bata noon pa ang maging madiskarte basta family computer ang pinag-uusapan. “Make the rules and we’ll break them” kasi yata ang mantra dati nitong sina JR. Nauso din pala sa kanila ang taguan sa tubalan , haha. Hindi kasi nya maimagine kung pano sila noon nakakapagtago sa mga tubalan at cabinet noon.

It was fun being a child. Ang simple ng buhay noon. Nakakamiss yung mga laro dati. And I still get frustrated how I wasn’t able to reach the head-level in playing Chinese garter before. May mga naglalaro pa ba ng ganito ngayon? O kaya ng jerbase (paki-correct ng spelling)? San na napunta ang tsinelas sa paway ? Alam kaya ng mga bata ngayon ang luksong tinik at luksong baka ?

I remember how a boy back then considers himself The Man if he’s got the most number of jolen (marbles) or hundreds of text cards or simply ‘teks’ . Then a girl would be the envy of many if she’s got the most number of Sailor Moon paperdolls . Until action figures replaced toy soldiers and Bratz stole the limelight from humble paperdolls.

Times change. Interests evolve. Kids grow up. But memories of then would only be meaningful now. Why? Because it’s not here anymore. That’s why we reminisce. That’s how we become happy.

I decided to make this an every Friday thing. Every Friday, starting today, I’ll be coming up with posts of anything about life and the things that make it worthwhile. Any topic for next week? Send me your comments and suggestions either here or in our Facebook Fan Page. I wonder how I would call these Friday articles?

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Part of every Filipino’s childhood is rushing to Jollibee to have their favorite meals like the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti. Just one bite instantly takes us back to fond memories of celebrations and bonding moments with family through the years.

Most of us turn to our childhood for the nostalgia of simpler, more carefree times. A simple mention of a funny or meaningful event from our childhood is enough to get us reminiscing with family and friends. It instantly takes us back to a totally different way of life, making us miss the old times.

This is why we treasure items from the past. Memories and sentimental value make it difficult for us to part with them. Whether it’s things we used to enjoy as kids, pamana keepsakes from our parents, or little things we occasionally used to get as treats, these items from our childhood will always hold a special place in our hearts.

CDs and cassette tapes

Today, we listen to our favorite artists with just a few taps on our smartphones. But back in the day, we still had to go to our favorite music store to grab a cassette tape or CD of their latest and greatest hits. Then, we would pop them into either a Walkman or CD player to listen to the tracks. For music lovers and collectors with a taste for the classics, keeping most, if not all, these music mementos is a must!

Piko, tumbang preso, and other street games

Before the days of smartphones and online games, us Pinoy kids had the streets as our playground. Playtime meant spending an entire afternoon with our friends outdoors. Who doesn’t remember classic street games like piko, tagu-taguan, luksong baka, and tumbang preso, or the thrill of running away from the taya in a round of habulan? We all looked forward to those fun times spent outdoors, and to this day, many of us still know how to play these games by heart!

Jolen, jackstones, and other classic Pinoy toys

Aside from the street games mentioned above, many of us also loved collecting, trading, and playing with simple toys like yo-yos, paper dolls, jolen, jackstones, and teks. Some of us would even painstakingly make our own tirador and saranggola, with plenty of help from our parents. One thing is for sure – we’re all guilty of spending a big portion of our baon to expand our collection of these classic toys!

Film cameras

Many of us were also guilty of playing with family cameras as kids. It was always fun pretending to be photographers, taking snapshots of things we found interesting. However, with only 24 or 36 shots in a roll of film, we had to make every shot count! Fortunately, with film photography now getting popular again, we can still keep shooting with these vintage cameras and relive our days as budding photographers!

Jolly Spaghetti

Part of every Filipino’s childhood is rushing to Jollibee to have their favorite meals like the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti. Just one bite instantly takes us back to fond memories of celebrations and bonding moments with family through the years. There’s no surprise that the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti remains a firm favorite of both the young and the young-at-heart mula noon hanggang ngayon.

Jolly Spaghetti is available for only PHP 55 Solo and PHP 215 for a Family Pan in all Jollibee stores nationwide. Satisfy your cravings and have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, or #87000. Also available for Dine-in, Drive-Thru, and Take Out!

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Introduction to "the childhood memories of a filipino man".

My first piece is actually my second piece in my Major Writing Assignment. This is an example of a Descriptive Narrative. A Descriptive Narrative is a combination of a story that often centers around one dominant emotion and a paragraph that uses specific words and details to show, not tell, what the dominant impression is. Since a Descriptive Narrative Essay relies on a personal experience and to write a story vividly to appeal the reader’s senses, I included all the conventions of sensory images and descriptions that are used to tell a story. I carefully selected details that would explain, support, or embellish the story. There is something about this piece that made me decide to put it first in my list. This is my favorite because this is my childhood memories. This is an essay that reflects how life was in the past which I am sharing with you.

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Childhood Memories Essay for Students and Children

500+ words essay on childhood memories.

Memories are a vital component of our bodies. They shape our personality as all our knowledge and past experiences are stored there. All of us have memories, both good and bad. You have memories from long ago and also from recent times. Furthermore, some memories help us get by tough days and make us cheerful on good days.

Memories are the little things which help in running our lives smoothly. In other words, memories are irreplaceable and they are very dear to us. They help us learn from our mistakes and make us better. In my opinion, one’s childhood memories are the dearest to anyone. They help in keeping the child in you alive. Moreover, it also is a reason for our smiles in between adult life.

Importance of Childhood Memories

Childhood memories are very important in our lives. It makes us remember the best times of our lives. They shape our thinking and future. When one has good childhood memories, they grow up to be happy individuals. However, if one has traumatic childhood memories, it affects their adult life gravely.

Thus, we see how childhood memories shape our future. They do not necessarily define us but they surely play a great role. It is not important that someone with traumatic childhood memories may turn out to be not well. People get past their traumatic experiences and grow as human beings. But, these memories play a great role in this process as well.

Most importantly, childhood memories keep the inner child alive. No matter how old we get, there is always a child within each one of us. He/She comes out at different times.

For instance, some may act like a child on seeing swings; the other may get excited like a child when they see ice cream. All this happens so because we have our childhood memories reminding us of the times associated with the things we get excited about. Therefore, childhood memories play a great role in our lives.

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My Childhood Memories

Growing up, I had a very loving family. I had three siblings with whom I used to play a lot. I remember very fondly the games we use to play. Especially, in the evenings, we used to go out in the park with our sports equipment. Each day we played different games, for example, football on one day and cricket on the other. These memories of playing in the park are very dear to me.

Furthermore, I remember clearly the aroma of my grandmother’s pickles. I used to help her whenever she made pickles. We used to watch her do the magic of combining the oils and spices to make delicious pickles. Even today, I can sometimes smell her pickles whenever I look back at this memory.

Most importantly, I remember this instance very clearly when we went out for a picnic with my family. We paid a visit to the zoo and had an incredible day. My mother packed delectable dishes which we ate in the zoo. My father clicked so many pictures that day. When I look at these pictures, the memory is so clear, it seems like it happened just yesterday. Thus, my childhood memories are very dear to me and make me smile when I feel low.

Q.1 Why is Childhood Memories important?

A.1 Childhood memories shape our personality and future. They remind us of the good times and help us get by on tough days. Moreover, they remind us of past experiences and mistakes which help us improve ourselves.

Q.2 What can be a common childhood memory for all?

A.2 In my opinion, a childhood memory most of us have in common is the first day of school. Most of us remember what we felt like on the first day. In addition, our birthdays are also very common childhood memory that reminds us of gifts and celebrations on that day.

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Childhood memories essay topics.

Childhood memories are the recollections of experiences, people, and events from our early years. These memories shape our personalities, influence our behaviors, and contribute to our understanding of the world. Exploring childhood memories can evoke nostalgia, highlight important life lessons, and offer insights into one's personal development. Writing about childhood memories allows us to reflect on the past, understand our present, and share meaningful stories that connect us with others.

Childhood Memories Essay Prompt Samples

Before we embark on this journey down memory lane, let's first understand what a childhood memories essay entails. An essay prompt typically serves as your guiding star in crafting your piece. Here are a few samples to give you an idea of what to expect:

• "Write an essay about a significant childhood memory that shaped your character."
• "Describe a vivid childhood experience that left a lasting impact on your life."
• "Reflect on a cherished memory from your early years and discuss its significance."

These prompts serve as the foundation for your essay. They help you identify the core theme and purpose of your narrative.

Brainstorming the Perfect Childhood Memories Essay Topics

It's time to brainstorm and select the most fitting topic for your childhood memories essay. Consider the following points:

• Emotional Impact: Think about memories that evoke strong emotions. These are often the most compelling stories.
• Life Lessons: Reflect on memories that taught you valuable life lessons or shaped your perspective.
• Vividness: Choose memories with vivid details and sensory experiences; they make your essay come alive.
• Uniqueness: Opt for memories that stand out or have a unique twist, avoiding overly common topics.

By considering these points, you can pinpoint a memory that not only resonates with you but also captivates your readers.

Examples of Unique Essay Topics

Now, let's explore some unique and captivating essay topics that revolve around childhood memories. These topics are sure to stand out from the crowd:

• "The Day I Discovered a Hidden Treasure in Grandma's Attic.
• A Magical Encounter with a Friendly Stray Cat: My Childhood Confidant.
• The Great Lemonade Stand Adventure: Lessons in Entrepreneurship.
• An Unexpected Journey: Getting Lost and Finding My Way Home.
• The Night Our Backyard Turned into an Enchanted Forest

These topics offer a fresh perspective on childhood memories, ensuring your essay engages your audience from start to finish.

Crafting Inspiring Paragraphs and Phrases

To bring your childhood memories essay to life, you need to infuse it with captivating paragraphs and phrases. Here are some samples to inspire your writing:

• "As I climbed up the creaky attic stairs, the dust danced in the sunlight streaming through the cracks. There, amidst forgotten relics of the past, I stumbled upon a weathered, leather-bound journal that held secrets from generations long gone."
• "The stray cat, with its fur as soft as memories themselves, became my confidant. We'd spend endless afternoons together, sharing secrets only a child and a feline friend could understand."
• "With a cardboard sign in hand and a heart full of dreams, I set up my first lemonade stand on that scorching summer day. The taste of success was as sweet as the lemonade itself."
• "As twilight descended, the stars emerged in our enchanted backyard. Fireflies danced, and the trees whispered secrets to my young ears, painting a canvas of wonder and magic."

Feel free to use these samples as a starting point for your own narrative. Remember, the key is to paint a vivid and emotional picture with your words.

With these insights, you're well on your way to crafting an outstanding childhood memories essay that will leave a lasting impression. Embrace the nostalgia, choose a unique topic, and let your words transport your readers back to your cherished moments of the past.

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Childhood memories are the recollections and impressions of events, experiences, people, and emotions from one's early years, typically from infancy through adolescence. These memories can be vivid or vague and often hold significant emotional value. They play a crucial role in shaping an individual's personality, values, and worldview, influencing behaviors and attitudes in later life. Childhood memories can encompass a wide range of experiences, from everyday moments to significant life events, and are often revisited with nostalgia and reflection.

• Most people’s earliest memories typically date back to around age 3 to 4 years, though some can recall events from as early as age 2.
• Childhood memories are often fragmented and less detailed compared to adult memories due to the ongoing development of the brain's hippocampus, which is crucial for memory formation.
• Sights, sounds, smells, and even tastes can trigger vivid childhood memories, bringing past experiences to the forefront of one’s mind.
• People often selectively remember pleasant childhood experiences and may subconsciously block out more traumatic or negative events.
• The ability to recall childhood memories can change with age, with some memories becoming clearer and others fading over time.

Exploring childhood memories is important because they shape our identity, values, and behaviors. Understanding these memories provides insights into personal development and emotional well-being. Reflecting on childhood experiences can foster empathy, enhance self-awareness, and improve mental health. Delving into childhood memories essay topics allows for a deeper connection with others through shared stories and experiences, enriching our understanding of human nature.

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