Filipino Expression Posters and Art Prints

“Bahala na” (bah-hah-la nah) is a Filipino expression used to express an attitude of optimistic acceptance or fatalistic resignation in an uncertain or difficult situations. In the Philippines the fatalistic attitude is reflective of the Catholicism of the Filipino people, who entrust their fate in the hands of God. Many times bahala na is a saying that expresses a mentality that despite one's free will, one cannot do anything about the larger existing circumstances of their situation. Its etymology is from the word “Bathala” (god), from the Sanskrit word “bhattara” or “noble lord.” NOTE: More quirky shirts, stickers, phone cases here in my shop. Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO”

Hoy is a Filipino or Pinoy interjection that is used manily to get someone’s attention. It is the equivalent of the English word, “Hey!” Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO”. Cheers.

“Amaccana accla!” Is a Filipino pop-culture slang that’s a shortened version of “tama ka na, bakla.” It often means that someone is being annoying and you want them to stop with the drama already. It can also be said jokingly, as long as you’re close to that person.

Yee-haw!

A play on the traditional jeepney signage in the Philippines. “Para sa Pilipinas” translates to “For The Philippines.” “Para” is also the word used by jeepney riders to signal to the driver that they have reached their stop and would want to get off the vehicle. So this whole phrase is as Filipino pop culture as it gets.

"Susmaryosep" is a Filipino expression that is often used as an exclamation or expression of surprise, frustration, or amazement. It is a colloquial and informal term that combines the names "Jesus," "Mary," and "Joseph" from the Christian religious context.