"Hugot" is a Filipino term which literally means "to pull out" or "to draw." But, currently whenever you see the term hugot, it is considered as a slang which figuratively means "deeply emotional." It has since become popular, thanks in part to movies and social media, and even pop songs, using and overusing lines inspired by the concept of it.

It has become so popular that in one of our morning runs, we found a route called the Hugot Road in Brgy. Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental.

There were several signages with "hugot lines" either from your left or right along the road. There's something about trust, which roughly translates to: "Don't ever believe him/her. He/She didn't even care where he/she left his/her garbage, so would you still believe that he/she will not forsake you?"

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There's being bitter about love. Roughly translated to: "Trash is like love, there's a kind that rots, some not, there's a toxic one, and sometimes causes pain, but often there's forever. Bitter tayo, bes."

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There's also a hugot inspired from a viral advertisement song referring to the status of relationship. "Don't be embarrassed to ask, what's your status?"

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There's also reminder about driving safely. "Dear, be careful. It's okay that he/she broke your heart. What's important that you are safe. Drive safely."

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And a reminder about swimming safely. "Dear, it's okay to be drowned in love, just not in the pool and river."

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In about the middle portion of the route, you can stop over a wide field where you can rest for a while and enjoy the view from the mountains.

But, the field will not stay for long. It is said to be developed soon into a bus terminal for an easy trip going to Patag and back to Silay City proper.

There's about coffee too and underneath the signage is a cozy little hut that serves native coffee and hot drinks.

Balay Kapihan at Brgy. Patag, Silay serve drinks at an affordable prices, like native coffee for only P30.

It is also a souvernir shop where you can buy shirts and bracelets made from indigenous materials. The souvenir shop where you can sit and enjoy your cup of coffee.

The man that started it all, the author of the "hugot" quotes found in Hugot Road, is Bonifacio Villarina.

Known to his friends as "Bon-bon," his family owns the Balay Kapihan coffee and souvenir shop at Brgy. Patag, Silay. He prints and sells the souvenir shirt, and serves the coffee.

Aside from being an aspiring poet, he is also a certified teacher. And, did you know that he is also one of the members of the group that rescued a lost hiker last April 1, 2017 that was coming from Tinagong Dagat? This man is a true inspiration to all!

Before you leave the coffee shop, you can also contribute your very own "hugot" lines. Who knows, maybe next time you visit you'll already see it at Hugot Road.

(Read the full and original version of this article in the Choose Philippines website.)