What's Your Heritage? ... Where Ya From?

Anla eh, ano ga? Kumusta na ga, kabayan? We should meet.

Born in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. 60 miles south of Manila. Pure Pilipino.
Came to US in '88 with my wife and 3 boys. Was CIA for a while, then turned US Citizen afterwards.
Just saw this post a few days ago and started reading it from the start.

Found it enjoyable and very interesting.

1st paragraph is addressed to Ding A Ling and just shows how we spoke in Batangas, certain "accent" that is, and just means "How are you, Ding A Ling". With that, people can tell on the spot that we're from the "Batangas" area aka "Batangueño".


Thanks for reviving the post.

Kuya D

my mom was from Tanauan, Batangas, a lot of her family still lives there, their last name's Lanting.  my pops was from Tondo, Manila....i'm pretty sure.  I was born here...sad, don't speak Tagalog.  I guess I'm a coconut.

Really small world bro. My teacher in Tanauan was a Mrs. Lanting at TI (Tanauan Institute) and she was my favorite. Batch '69. We'll actually have our Golden Reunion in 2019 and we'll revisit the good ole times. I can research more and might lead me to your family/relatives.

A big "Hello" to you.

Kuya D

took the 23 and me genetic test and found out I am 75% japanese, 25% north western european, mostly irish. I knew it!

Papa Bear side is Lithuanian (pre Soviet rule) and Mama Bear side is 7th generation Californian (pre Gold Rush).  One of my grandfathers was a foreman and heavy equipment mechanic for Highway 1 construction between Carmel and SLO (Madonna Construction), and the other was a coal miner from the age of 12 and a union boss later in life before he passed from black lung.