Local Customs of My Country...Philippines

There is one word in the Filipino language that has probably seen its last days...and sadly so. The word is "PO".

Well, it's not really a word-word...it's more of a term of respect for soeone of authority, or more often, the elderly...

I personally wasn't brought up to use "po" in Filipino because my parents reared me using English, but over the years, I have noticed that less and less people actually use it. Oh the follies of the young...

Eto "po" yung regalo, Lola.--- "Here's the gift, Lola" Wherein "po" can actually be omitted, if not for the respect.

Or, "Kamusta na "po" kayo?" How are you? In which, once again, "po" can be omitted, but I honestly would rather it be used.

Or, Sino "ho" sila? May I ask who this is? Wherein "ho" is substituted for "po" which is a grammatical change.

I know using "po" in English would not sound good, but I really hope that we Filipinos would start using it again, if we are using our National Language. I think the "po" is very respectful and I think it's a trait that is admirable, whatever the culture. ;)