going to court and bringing home a wife

It's weird how Filipinos can be so positive amidst their problems and trials with life.
And any event in your life the entire family has to be there to witness it.

"My Father goes to court" show the undying positive spirit of a Filipino. The story embodies the positive spirit of the Filipinos, even if they have lots of problems they still smile about it and go on with life. No matter how grave the situation they are in, from having no food on the table to being under Martial Law, Filipinos will still smile.

"How my brother Leon brought home a wife" show the old tradition of Filipinos called "pamanhikan" it is when the grooms parents accompany him to the bride's home to ask the bride's parents for her hand in marriage. A tradition still followed up to today, but not as much as before due to western influences, but still being followed by old school families.

Some traits of Filipinos may be so weird but encouraging because amidst crisis they could still persevere with what they have. And total respect of for family is such a good trait because who can you rely on when times get rough but your family.