Salawikain

Salawikain According to Philippine Literature online proverbs are called salawikain. Philippine proverbs contain sayings which prescribes norms, imparts a lesson or simply reflects standard norms, traditions and beliefs in the community. Professor Damiana Eugenio classifies Philippine proverbs into six groups according to subject matter. These are: proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life; ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain… More information...

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