1. Pa - Always buy good pairs of shoes, they'll last longer.
2. Pa - Think twice before blowing your own horn, be humble always.
3. Pa - "Ang utang ay utang, ang bigay ay bigay, ang hingi ay hingi (A loan is a loan, a gift is a gift and a dole out is a dole out)," always remember the difference.
4. Lolo Jose - Better not start a task unless you'll put 100% of your effort, try to perfect a job or a skill.
5. Lolo Jose - Honor your commitments, be responsible to your younger siblings.