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The Utang Clan

May 18, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Lizelle's Family Drama

  • Lizelle's parents divorced and were supposed to sell their house.
  • Her father moved, but later demanded his share, claiming it was Lizelle's debt as his daughter.
INSIGHT

Utang Na Loob Explained

  • Utang na loob ("debt of the inner self") is a Filipino value of reciprocal obligation.
  • Unlike regular debt, utang na loob has no fixed repayment, creating a permanent emotional debt.
ANECDOTE

Family Shunning

  • Malika's relative was shunned for asking her brother-in-law to move out.
  • This incident showed Malika how utang na loob enforces family obligations and potential consequences of not upholding them.
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