Symbols of respect are integrated into the Filipino Language.

Kuya & Atee

It is customary for one to address an older brother or cousin "Kuya" [masculine] or "Atee" [feminine] . This can also be true for family friends and other relatives. Where this address becomes confusing, is when the cousin, is the son or daughter of a sibling who is younger than your parent [if your aunt or uncle is younger than your parent] than you are addressed as "Kuya" or "Atee."

Example [English]: Bong Bong [That's a name], it's time to eat!
Example [Filipino]: Kuya Bong Bong, it's time to eat!

Tito & Tita

It is customary to call one's uncle or aunt "Tito" or "Tita" before their name.

Example [English]: Auntie Rosing, what beautiful hair you have.
Example [Filipino]: Tita Rosing, what beautiful hair you have.

Note: The use of Tito and Tita are regional, other examples of uncle and aunt are Manong & Manang, Tio & Tia, and even Uncle and Auntie.

Po

It is most customary to, when asked a question by an older Filipino, to finish your answer with the term or respect "Po."

Example [English]:

Elder: Are you coming to our house to eat?
Younger: Yeah.

Example [Filipino]

Elder: Are you coming to our house to eat?
Younger: Yes, Po.