Drinking has always been part of every Filipino gathering. Filipinos never miss bringing and grabbing their Red Horse or Gin Bilog during family occasions, making sure that they will have a fun night. This makes drinking a staple in Filipino family occasions as missing it would totally ruin everyone’s mood, especially your titos and titas!
The walwal culture or drinking culture lingers to every Filipino, however as time passed by, the culture also slightly changed.
Although younger Filipinos still enjoy drinking just like the older generations, changes are still evident. The younger generation’s drinking habits have stuck more to drinking at home than going to bars and breweries, which stemmed from the lifestyle changes the COVID-19 pandemic brought to everyone which caused everyone to stay at home due to lockdowns.
This shift, however, does not mean that the younger generation have ditched breweries and bars. There are still young people who enjoy the nightlife and drink outside, however they have become more mindful with what they drink, looking for healthier options and alternatives like low-alcohol beers and ready-to-drink cocktails.
There may be changes in the Filipinos’ drinking habits, but walwal culture is surely kept alive. More bars and breweries have opened, offering crafted beers, cocktails, and more options to cater the people’s preferences. People still go out, drink, and enjoy their nights. The spirit of walwal will certainly never die.
Moya, J. (2026, July 12). Beer Culture Is Not Dead: How Filipinos Keep Pint Conversations Alive. Esquire. https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/food-and-drink/beer-culture-is-not-dead-how-filipinos-keep-pint-conversations-alive
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