TOC and Text (OR How this book is organized)
This is the first of a series of Pangalang Pinoy books. In this book, we set the trend of Pangalang Pinoy using our national language: Filipino
This book is divided into 10 thematic chapters, corresponding to 10 initial categories in the blog.
Thematic chapters
- Virtues and Values – names that describe positive virtues or values. It gives a baby a natural life-long affirmation of a positive virtue or value. Examples: Bayani, Mayumi, Dalisay
- Showbiz – television or movie characters that Filipinos love. Although some of these names come from foreign soap operas, they have been adopted into the Filipino psyche and form part of Pinoy pop-culture. Examples: Alwina – lead character in “Mulawin” TV series portrayed by actress Angel Locsin; Marimar – a character from a soap opera of the same name.
- Philippine Cultural characters – There are many names from songs, movies or other literature. These names need not be limited to their current use in songs and such. Examples: Ploning, Biday, Luningning
- Pinoy legends, myths and folklore – names borrowed from Philippine legends, myths and folklore. Examples: Malakas, Maganda, Paraluman, Filipino word for Fairy
- Philippine flora/fauna – names taken from God’s beautiful co-habitants of the Philippines. Examples: Agila, Lawin, Jasmin
- Philippine geography – Names adopted from the unique names of mountains, lakes, rivers or islands of the Philippines. Examples: Taal, Mayon, Guiting-guiting.
- Historical Pinoy names – There are many Filipino names from eras past that have a very proud story and history in themselves. Time calls for a renaissance of these names. Examples: Bonifacio, Ciriaco (brother of Andres Bonifacio),
- Pinoy words, objects – There are many uniquely Filipino words or objects. These range from words of affection to names for objects in the Philippines. Examples: Banig, Mahal, Irog, Pangga, Patis
- Pinoy nicknames – uniquely Filipino nicknames. Examples: Enteng short for “Vicente”, Uyang short for “Julia”, Toyang short for “Victoria”.
- Dialects, Vernaculars – This is sampler of next editions of this book. An introduction to the next set of books. Examples: Maksil means “strong” in Pangasinan, Magayon means “beautiful” in Bicolano, Nasudi means “pure” in a cordilleran language.
Each thematic chapter will begin with a chapter introduction describing the set of names. The chapter introductions will include anecdotes that will open the possibilities for using these names for reader’s babies.
At the end of this book, you will find a description of how to choose a name, how to make your own name, and how to contribute to the next edition of this book through this website.
How to use this blog
First, let me describe how I am using this blog to write this book.
Second, I will describe how you, the Pangalang Pinoy community, can participate in writing this book.
I am using this blog to compile and pre-publish for public review my thematic chapters and the names in the chapter.
By publishing online, I aim to gather feedback from the public on how I can improve the chapters, how I can improve the list. This is also a way to verify whether the names settle well with prospect users. Consider this blog as a “market research” where I get to know my audience and what they’d like to see in the book I publish.
It is also my way of compiling my list where I have public “accountability” in writing within my timeline.
How readers can contribute
As you read through this blog, I would appreciate receiving feedback.
How to give feedback:
- Rate: For each published chapter, I will have a rate tool where you can give your thumbs up or thumbs down.
- When I publish chapter intros, you can ask clarification questions or give general feedback on the chapter. What do you like about the chapter? What don’t you like about it and how can it be improved?
- Under specific names, you could write your comments about the name. What definition can help describe the name better. Does the name settle well with you?
What’s in it for readers?
For the top 100 readers who give feedback, I will give them a complimentary copy of the book, complete with my autograph … which is priceless!
For all registered members of this blog, I will give each of them an exclusive copy of the e-book – an abridged version of the printed book.
Registered members get exclusive access to Pangalang Pinoy materials including previews of the chapters, names and other engaging features of the website.
Now, go on! Go read the book online 
. Bring on the Filipino Pride!
