The Philippines has a popular card game called Tong-its (also Tongits or Tong-its).
 It’s a mystery where it came from. Tongits gained popularity on Luzon in the 1990’s, the Philippines’ largest island.

This game uses a standard 52-card deck. In addition to having similarities with the American card game Tonk, Mahjong has similarities with the Chinese tile game.

 Tong its is fun to play with friends and families. When people get together for reunions, this is a fun game they can enjoy. It can also be played with a monetary reward or without any reward or just a small punishment for fun. 

 The game is also a part of tradition and can even be part of a lamay sa patay, depending on the family culture of the bereavement family as a way to lighten the sadness of the situation.