Kuya - brother
Ate - sister
Tito - uncle
Tita - aunt
Filipino culture values respect and uses titles to show reverence for someone else. Titles are especially important when addressing someone who is older than you. I have highlighted some titles above since those are the ones I have used most frequent. For example, my host mom's name is Brenda. It would be rude and disrespectful if I simply addressed her as Brenda. I call her "Ate Brenda," not because she is my literal sister, but because it is an endearing and respectful term. Never forget the importance of titles when visiting the Philippines! It's a sure way to put a smile on someones face and show that you're here to respect the culture.