Every day at exactly 6'oclock. Each and every child of a Filipino family that is raised according to the values and culture of being a Filipino are required to do the "pagmamano" tradition wherein the child must reach for the hand of the elderly and place it on his/her forehead. This simple gesture is a great sign of respect within Filipino families, it shows that you value the wisdom of the elders and your parents and that you respect them. This 'pagmamano" is a great example of a tradition that must be passed on to future generations. As it may be just a simple gesture but the meaning behind it is bound with centuries old tradition of respect and love for those who are wiser and more knowledgeable than you.
The "pagmamano" is not strictly reserved for 6'oclock. The "pagmamano" is also done after praying, after attending mass, before leaving the house, if there is a visitor who is a relative or elderly, and when meeting godfathers and godmothers.
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