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Things that Filipinos are sentimental and have cherished especially during childhood. It also includes those from outside the country that brings nostalgia whenever they see one.

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1. JACKSTONE! Girls love playing this! Do you still remember your "exhibitions" to get your "baboy" ? :D

(Photo by Cherisse)

2. Chinese Garter is a popular street game for Pinoy kids, especially girls, that requires flexibility, balance and coordination. 

The game is played by two teams using a garter from a sewing store. The objective of the game is to be able to successfully jump over the garter as it is gradually held higher by the opposing side (Level1-10). The team leader or "Mother" can "save" her team from elimination if she can make her team's final jump. 

(photo from mylot.com and text from WikiPilipinas)

3. LUKSONG TINIK, childhood game played outdoors or along the streets. Have you played this? :)

(painting by Dante Hipolito)

4.  PITIK-BULAG. A game that involves 2 players. One covers his eyes with a hand while the other flicks a finger (pitik) over the hand covering the eyes. The person with the covered eyes gives a number with his hand the same time the other does. If their numbers are the same, then they exchange roles in the game. Did you have FUN playing this? :)

5. Dampa

(Photo from: Richard Parker)

Choose Philippines

PINASikat: The Philippines is ranked number one in the world for Business English proficiency by the GlobalEnglish Corporation, a provider of cloud-based software to advance English literacy in global organizations.

Rounding up the top five are Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, and Australia. Surprisingly, English native-speaking countries like the United States and Great Britain are not even in the top ten, while Malaysia and Singapore occupy sixth and ninth place respectively.

So the next time someone makes fun you for speaking in English- show them this article and tell them you're practicing for business. =)