“Puhon, puhon;” Language and Resilience of the Filipino | Von Ryan Abrantes | TEDxAvenuesWorldSchool

Resilience has been the subject of a lot of research in recent years; being highlighted as an important factor for coping and thriving in our very challenging section of human history. Filipinos, in the Philippines and abroad have always been depicted in popular media as a resilient people. Their ability to smile, have fun, and bounce back during tough times has always been one of their defining characteristics. In his TedX talk, Von Ryan Abrantes leads a reflection on how some Visayan words and phrases which he learned from his Visayan parents can help us understand the resilience of the Filipino people. He talks about the different contributors to building resilience and how his experiences proved the role of these contributors to his development. Von Ryan Abrantes is a Science teacher from Valenzuela City, Philippines. He got his degree in Secondary Education, major in Physics, minor in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. He has worked in different schools in the Philippines including the University of the Philippines Integrated School. In September 2021, he joined the Upper Division of Avenues: The World School, New York campus as a high school Science teacher, co-coach for the robotics team, and chemical hygiene officer. Von has a wide array of interests which includes music (he plays the piano and the violin), history, literature, comics, and art. He grew up in a culturally rich family practicing the Catholic faith whilst being faithful to their Chinese and traditional Filipino animist beliefs. Von speaks the Bulacan dialect of Tagalog and English. However, his parents, both hailing from the province of Leyte, speak the Visayan language as well. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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The closest meaning of "Puhon" is "hoping soon". In Tagalog, it may mean "sana". However, the difference between "puhon" and "sana" is that "puhon" is used with a thought that this is possible no matter what. While "sana" looks like being used as a wishful thinking as in the popular experience "Sana all". I grew up with that culture coming from an old upbringing. But this is slowly fading. We never use those words anymore. And the sad truth, our kids are no longer speaking our native language. They're talking in English like they're born in America. It is really enlightening that talks like this are still abound. It talks about the richness of our Cebuano culture (which extends the sphere of Cebuano speaking) which I am really proud to be part of. Padayun lang bai! Kay sa tanto puhon puhon maluoy ang Ginoo, mailhan sa tibuok kalibutan ang katakos nato!

[@osacagatos4179]

Magtinabangay has a deep word counterpart that's "Tambayayong" or if use in a sentence Tambayayongay "Magtinambayayongay kita aron kita muuswag" Let's help each other for us to have progress". I'm glad that Bisaya words are exposed here at Ted and its meaning. I'm from Leyte. Greetings to you all.

[@tennielilagan8581]

I hope and pray to become a Tedtalk speaker, Puhon.

[@sharmainebuenaventura1231]

Sooo proud of you, Sir Von!! 💛💛💛

[@celcabrillas5284]

Congratulations, Sir Von! ❤

[@TeamthatWin]

wow von! so proud of you!

[@josefinagabriel354]

Von! Mabrook! I'm proud of you... 😘

[@user-qn7lm2yu3h]

Another great talk!! This is worth watching for.

[@michaelangel9146]

Wow! So proud of you!

[@henryhenry8889]

So proud of you Von!

[@BbSarah]

Congrats, kuya Von! 🌻

[@Lil.M]

Proud of you Kabayaan 👏🏼

[@graceferrer9598]

Great Talk, sir Von! Congratulations

[@michaelinadawson-otoo8001]

Padayon Kuya Von..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ethana3682]

Really nice talk Mr Abrantes!

[@nicksanido7531]

Congrats sir Von ☺️ Padayon ☺️👌

[@mariloutaliador4804]

So proud of you ka bayan

[@susanmckeown4971]

Fantastic Von. Me and John really enjoyed watching. Well done and hope you have a holiday soon to visit your family😊

[@maurelio2652]

Congratulations, Von!

[@justin_dtm6918]

So proud

[@DONZKITV]

Wow so great von so proud here to be filipino i love pinoy cassava cake,halo halo and the weather here full support take care God bless watching here from cayman islands .good job von👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯

[@jeromedelossantos5819]

Sir von!!! ❤️❤️

[@glenimbang71]

Great Lecture!!

Kuya Von! ❤️

[@michaelbas3400]

Nice Von!! 😍

[@raqueleman9282]

Greetings from Aruba🇦🇼🙏🙏

[@sahiljyoti5770]

😍😍😍😍mr abrantes

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💛

[@sahiljyoti5770]

Amazing 💓💓💓💓💓

[@justin_dtm6918]

Bahil

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@@justin_dtm6918 Justin 😔😔😔🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@jencytalagtag4886]

Dito ako kasi kasama to sa exam❤️

[@Dannyphantom469]

❤ 🇵🇭

[@ramtolentino3606]

Stay Safe mate.. ✌️💚❤️🇵🇭🥰

[@emmanuelgorme4932]

Puhon...Puhon is more likely to be “in God’s perfect timing”

[@emmanuelgorme4932]

Omg a Southern Leyteño