Filipino Pet Names and Nicknames are different!
Filipinos usually have a Spanish surname (family name). But it is more complex than that. They often have multiple Spanish names. Often the mother's family name is given as a Christian (given) name to some of the children. For example, my 3rd wife's mother had the family name Esperancilla, so my wife was handed the second given name of Esperancilla. So some Filipinos have 2 or even 3 Spanish names in their given and family name.
When they are young (often at or before birth), Filipino are given a "pet" name by the family, which is usually of English language origin. This name sticks for the rest of their lives. It is a bit bizarre to be calling a 70 year old "Junior" or "Boy"! Sometimes even these pet names are corrupted (as we often do in the west). And then, when they are in school, the person may even be called a different pet name by their best friend.
There are also nicknames which are corruptions of real names. for example, Manoy is a corruption of Manuel, and Silya is a corruption in Cecilia (and don't ask me how Sinang is a corruption of Rosalina!). Apparently, some parents even forget their childrens' real given names!
So, there are family names, given names, nicknames and pet names!
My ex-wife that I mentioned actually had a Spanish family name, 2 Spanish given names and a nickname. Plus 3 different pet names (b**** being the latest that I gave her. LOL)!
The Life of Angel. Chapter Four
August 2013.
I'm back after two months. It's raining cats and dogs during the peak of the typhoon season. I'm going back and forth between La Pasha and Texas. For some reason, the two girls manage to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] me off, not at the same time. This trip's not that enjoyable. The weather probably is a major factor. I'm here again for only three days. On the last night, again the Texas girl wants to go to Angel's bar to have a drink. What the hell. Angel won't be there anyway. She stopped working.
So we go inside. To my surprise, Angel is there dancing on the stage. Of course, I have to call her over. I ask her why she's still working at the bar. She says she changed her mind. It's late. I don't stay there long.
This is the worst trip of the year. I realize August is not a good time to visit AC. The weather is horrendous.
FYI, the next chapter will be posted next weekend.