Posted on Jun 18, 2015

17 Tell-Tale Signs Your Dad Is Filipino AF

"Anak, what's twerkin' like Marley?" Happy Father's Day!

by Avianne Tan

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And by sneakers, I mean "rubber shoes."

∞ivy∞ @CloverIvy99

#filipinoproblems Filipino dads be like... Puts on plastic wrap so it doesn't get dirty..| #filipinovines
12:23 AM - 22 Oct 2014
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kristina @kriztanya

my dad is taking a picture of pacquiao on tv omg so filipino (he's gonna post it on Facebook watch)

07:35 AM - 03 Apr 2014
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kristin reyes @kristinreyess

Me: no that's a fact Dad: I don't want facts, I want email ...😎 #filipinodads
08:32 PM - 11 Jun 2015
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17 Tell-Tale Signs Your Dad Is Filipino AF

1. Your dad's go-to outfit is a polo shirt, jeans, and sneakers.

2. He's always teaching you "creative" ways to save money.

3. His main method of dirt-prevention/furniture-preservation is wrapping everything in plastic.

4. Your dad also calls your mom "mommy."

5. When your mom's not around, your dad decides it's time to play gourmet chef.

6. But make sure you don't put off cooking the rice for dinner because rice = life to him.

7. Whenever you try to ask your dad for something, he's always like, "Ask your mom."

8. And like your mom, he makes you feel bad about going out.

9. Your dad is a one-man Manny Pacquiao's fan club.

10. He also likes to remind you he was the best basketball player in the Philippines back in the day.

11. But he's definitely just as dramatic as the teleseryes he secretly watches.

12. Your dad loves to ask you about the latest celebs in pop culture. That is, if he can get the names right.

13. He can be pretty kenkoy and you don't always understand his dad jokes.

14. But if you get him mad, he gets really mad.

15. And when it comes to dating, your dad takes no prisoners.

16. He thinks your "I love you"s come with an ulterior motive.

17. But that's OK beause you know he'll always have your back and be your partner in crime.

17 Tell-Tale Signs Your Dad Is Filipino AF

1. Your dad's go-to outfit is a polo shirt, jeans, and sneakers.

2. He's always teaching you "creative" ways to save money.

3. His main method of dirt-prevention/furniture-preservation is wrapping everything in plastic.

4. Your dad also calls your mom "mommy."

5. When your mom's not around, your dad decides it's time to play gourmet chef.

6. But make sure you don't put off cooking the rice for dinner because rice = life to him.

7. Whenever you try to ask your dad for something, he's always like, "Ask your mom."

8. And like your mom, he makes you feel bad about going out.

9. Your dad is a one-man Manny Pacquiao's fan club.

10. He also likes to remind you he was the best basketball player in the Philippines back in the day.

11. But he's definitely just as dramatic as the teleseryes he secretly watches.

12. Your dad loves to ask you about the latest celebs in pop culture. That is, if he can get the names right.

13. He can be pretty kenkoy and you don't always understand his dad jokes.

14. But if you get him mad, he gets really mad.

15. And when it comes to dating, your dad takes no prisoners.

16. He thinks your "I love you"s come with an ulterior motive.

17. But that's OK beause you know he'll always have your back and be your partner in crime.

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