Answer:
Certainly, there are similarities between South Asian and Philippine cultures. The major point of contact between Filipino and South Asian cultures is religion. They all believe in God and do numerous rites to honour Him. Adults are permitted to live with their parents. In the Western world, an adult man or woman who still lives at home with their parents is typically referred to as a bum or something. I suppose this is related to respect for seniors as well, because one motivation may be to care for their parents.
