Formal Greetings:
* Magandang umaga po: Good morning (used before noon)
* Magandang hapon po: Good afternoon (used between noon and 6 PM)
* Magandang gabi po: Good evening (used after 6 PM)
* Magandang araw po: Good day (used at any time of day)
* Kumusta po? How are you? (formal, polite)
* Mano po: A gesture of respect, particularly to elders. The younger person gently touches the back of the elder's hand to their forehead.
Informal Greetings:
* Hi/Hello: Used with friends and family.
* Kumusta? How are you? (informal, used with friends and family)
* Musta? Shortened version of "Kumusta" (very informal, used with close friends and family)
* Kamusta ka? How are you? (informal, used with friends and family)
* Uy! Hey! (informal, used with friends and family)
* Pare/Pare ko! Brother/My brother! (informal, used with close friends and family, sometimes playfully)
* Ate/Kuya: Sister/Brother (used to address older siblings or anyone older than you, showing respect)
Additional Notes:
* "Po" and "Opo": These are important markers of respect, indicating politeness and deference. "Po" is added to the end of phrases and sentences when speaking to elders, while "Opo" is used as a "yes" response.
* "Manong" and "Manang": These terms mean "older brother" and "older sister" respectively, but are often used to address older people, especially if they are vendors or working-class.
* "Bakit?": This means "Why?" but can be used as a greeting, especially among young people, similar to "What's up?"
* Kiss on the cheek: Filipinos often greet friends and family with a kiss on the cheek, usually on both cheeks. This is a common practice, especially among women.
Remember that the specific greetings and their formality depend on the context, the relationship between the individuals, and their age. Filipinos generally value respect and politeness, so using appropriate greetings is an important part of social etiquette.