Filipino Time, that what I always hear when we had meetings when it won't start on time. It makes Filipinos' punctuality ridiculed by others, especially foreigners. Some Filipinos may not like labeled with it, but they won't tell you that it is untrue. The irony, right? We are aware of it, but we seem to belittle it. It is as if encoded subconsciously in Filipinos. Many practices and tolerate it, but I think it should not be the excuse for being late. It harms Filipinos' productivity and speaks volumes on attending commitments and engagements.

In history, Filipinos look at being late as a social status symbol, which we acquire from Spanish colonization. That is why Filipinos copied it. Carlos P. Romulo, who often jest late comers in his symposium, justified that being late is normal and acceptable in Filipino culture. President Quirino's arrival at Fordham University to accept an honorary doctorate was too late, insulted the host. One instance, the Philippines Air Lines (PAL), our flag carrier, pun as plane always late. These are a few stories about Filipino Time, exemplifying how deep Filipino Time into our culture.

Dear @juecoree , Is there Filipino Time in the Philippines? It is intereting! There is also Korean Time in Korea.😄 The term “Korean Time” was coined because Koreans tend to be late for appointments.