This is what your lola tells you when you're acting too much like a 'tomboy' or being too loud. 'Hija, `magpakababae` ka naman.' It means to act more 'feminine'—sit properly, speak softly, be graceful. In a modern sense, it can also be a powerful call to embrace womanhood in all its forms, defying old stereotypes. It's the journey from 'one of the boys' to a full-fledged 'dalagang Pilipina'.