WFH sa Pinas
The classic Filipino excuse for dropping out of a Zoom call.
What is "Na-brownout"?
The official drink of Filipino Zoom meetings.
What is milk tea?
This family member is most likely to photobomb your Zoom call in sando.
Who is tatay (dad)?
The ISP you love to hate.
What is PLDT (or Globe, depende sa galit mo)?
When your TL says “can we talk?” this is what happens inside you.
What is kaba overload?
This is what you say when your mic is off and your boss keeps calling your name.
What is "Sorry, na-mute pala ako"?
A crunchy snack best enjoyed while pretending to take notes.
What is chicharon?
Your mom says this every time you're on a video call.
What is “Naka-video ka ba? Baka makita ako!”
When this bar drops to one, your life flashes before your eyes.
What is Wi-Fi signal?
This is the Filipino way to show you’re online at 8AM but still asleep.
What is logging in and going back to bed?
The most common "background noise" in a Pinoy online meeting.
What is the manok (rooster)?
You call this "lunch," but really it’s just 3 pieces of this deep-fried classic.
What is kwek-kwek?
This item doubles as a ring light and a karaoke mic holder.
What is a lampshade or plant stand?
This magical spot in your bahay gives “best signal,” even if it’s beside the CR.
What is the Wi-Fi sweet spot?
You were asked for a “quick update” and ended up doing this.
What is a full presentation with color-coded graphs?
When your internet lags, your face looks like this.
What is naka-freeze sa awkward face?
This "pang-tanggal umay" is best paired with rice and deadlines.
What is Mang Tomas (or suka)?
You’re mid-presentation and hear: “Anak, pakikuha ng tubig.”
What is the ultimate multitasking challenge?
This kaldero-looking thing on your roof is your WFH lifeline.
What is a satellite dish or antenna?
This happens when you say “I'll take a 5-minute break” at 2PM.
What is waking up at 5:30PM?
This reason is magical and fixes everything from delays to disappearing in meetings.
What is "Mahina po ang internet"?
You said you’re on a diet, but you finished a whole tub of this cheesy delight.
What is baked sushi?
You pretend you're on mute, but really you're doing this while your boss is talking.
What is nag-uulam or naglilinis ng bigas?
You threaten to do this when your internet gets slow — but never really do it.
What is “lipat na ako ng provider”?
The Pinoy version of “quiet quitting” is doing this.
What is “trabaho lang, walang personalan”?