Filipino Proverbs ( Salawikain) 1. Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga. If you persevere, you will reap the fruit of your labor. Meaning- Hard work and perseverance are needed to reach your goals. 2. Bagong hari, bagong ugali. New King, new character. Meaning- New leadership always brings new ways. 3. Kung may tinanim, may aanihin. If you plant, you harvest. Meaning- Your future will be the result of your action today. 4. Mahirap mamatay ang masamang damo. Weeds are difficult to kill. Meaning- It can be hard to completely rid yourself of bad things or people.