Jasmine Manguera “KASABIHAN” “ANG TUNAY NA KARANGALAN AY NAG-UUMPISA SA PAGGALANG SA MGA MAGULANG” A proverb is a phrase that communicates truth or offers guidance. Provers aren’t always literal sayings; they often employ metaphorical language to convey a point about life. It passes in every generation and it usually an experience in life that everyone might relate. Filipinos use proverbs to give advice, principles, and to encourage.