8/6/2019 Business Ads Pinoy Style

1/2

1

BUSINESS ADS PINOY STYLE!

Filipinos are funny and creative when it comes to business signs and posters. Here are some examples

sent to me by email:

* A parlor in San Juan is named Cut & Face* A wholesaler ofbalutin Sto.Tomas, Batangas: Starduck * A fastfood eatery in Nueva Ecija: Violybee* A small internet cafe opened among squatters named itself, Cafe Pindot [Note: Pindotis a Filipinoterm meaning "to push a button, press a key (of a computer keyboard)," etc.]

* In Manila, theres a laundry outlet named, Summa Cum Laundry* A petshop in Kamuning: Pakita Mo Pet Mo [Note: Lit., "show me your pet"]* A Bakery: Bread Pit* A bank in Alabang: Alabank* A noodle restaurant in Pampanga named, Mekeni Rogers [Note: Mekeniis Kapampangan (languagespoken by those who hail from the province of Pampanga) for "come," used in say, invitations for meals.]

* Theres a restaurant in Pasig named Johnnys Fried Chicken: The Fried of Marikina* A tombstone maker in Antipolo: Lito Lapida [Note: Lito Lapid is a famous Filipino action star-turned-politician]

* Theres a copy center in Sikatuna Village called, Pakopya ni Edgar [Note: Parokya ni Edgar is thename of a popular local band]

* Theres a beerhouse in Cavite called, Chickpoint* A laundromat in our neighborhood at Sikatuna: Star Wash : Attack of the Clothes* Theres an internet cafe in Taguig named, n@kopi@ [Note: Nakopia is a Filipino term for "copied orimitated," a play on a better known internet cafe called 'Netopia']* Name of a kambingan, Sa Goat Kita [Note: Kambingan is an eatery where goat meat is primarilyserved; 'Sagot Kita' is a common Filipino expression which can mean "my treat"]

* A salon somewhere, Curl Up And Dye* A lugawan in Sta. Maria, Bulacan: Gee Congee [Note: Lugaw= "porridge"]* Theres a water refilling station in Dapitan named Wa-Thirst* Along Sucat road, a store selling feeds for chickens: Roboco - ck* Shoe repair in Marikina: Dr. Shoe-Bago [Note: Bago= "new"]* Shoe repair store along Commonwealth,SHOEPERMAN: we will HEEL you, save your SOLE, and evenDYE for you* A Petshop: Petness First* Flower shop: Susans Roses [Note: Susan Roces is the widow of the lamented "Action King ofPhilippine Cinema," Fernando Poe, Jr.]

* A Taxicab: Income Taxi* A 2nd hand watch store: 2nd Time Around

8/6/2019 Business Ads Pinoy Style

2/2

2

* A squid stall in a wet market: Pusit to the Limit* A shrimp store: Hipon Coming Back* A gay lawyers extension office: Nota Republic* A ceiling installer: Kisame Street* A car repair shop: Bangga ka day! [Note: Bangga = car crash, fender-bender; 'day = short for Inday, acommon reference to a lady/girl househelp; in so-called Philippine 'Vogaybulary,' the word is used bygays as an address to females or to their fellows; this could also be interpreted as a play on the

expression (and the title of a song), Bongga(Filipino slang which can mean "ostentatious," "loud," etc.) ka

'Day!]

* An aquatic pet store in Malolos: Fish Be With You* A beauty salon: Saudia Hairlines* A bakery in our village: Anak Ng Tinapay* A resto along Mayon road in Manila : May Lisa Eatery* A Laundry: Wash Your Problem Here* This mobile massage business name isnt funny, but their slogan is: Asian Mobile Massage Service:Massage only, God is watching* Ice cream parlor: Dila Lang Ang Katapat [Note: Lit., "tongue is (it's) only match/equal"]* Chicharon store: Chicha Hut* Neighborhood pizza store: Pizza Hot* A barbershop in Cagayan de Oro: Pinoy Big Barber* A Resto in Baclaran: The Last Supper* A goto resto: Goto Ko Pa! [Not: Goto= a type of porridge; here, the whole expression is used as a sortof baby talk for Gusto ko pa("I want more")]

* My mom used to ride a bus for work. One day she saw a peanut vendors cart with a funny name:

Mani ni Papa [Note: lit., "Daddy's peanuts"]* A gym in Malolos: Gaymann Fitness Center* My brothers party needs business: Balloon-Balloonan [Note: balun-balunan= fowl gizzard]* A Chinese restaurant in Pasig : Lah-Fang* A store selling fresh chicken, owned by a woman named Dina: Dina Fresh Chicken [Note: Dinacanbe read as short for Hindi Na= "not anymore"]

* A bakery in Pateros: Trimonay Bakeshop* A Hair Salon in Makati : Hair We Go Again

***

I also note here two barbershops in Naga City and Baguio City with these signages: Hair Jordan, HairForce One. And at SM Baguio: Going Straight (Hair Salon), Lets Face It (Facial Center)

http://matagoan.blogspot.com/2008/07/business-signsnamesads-pinoy-style.html

http://matagoan.blogspot.com/2008/07/business-signsnamesads-pinoy-style.htmlhttp://matagoan.blogspot.com/2008/07/business-signsnamesads-pinoy-style.htmlhttp://matagoan.blogspot.com/2008/07/business-signsnamesads-pinoy-style.html