MANILA, Philippines — Eleven Filipino words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its March 2025 update. In a commentary posted on its website, the Oxford English Dictionary explained ...

Looking to expand your Filipino vocabulary? Today’s featured Tagalog word brings us straight to the soul of Filipino hospitality and food culture. Let’s talk about salu-salo — a term every Filipino ...

In the UAE, Tagalog is widely spoken due to the large Filipino expatriate community. While the most used Tagalog words can vary based on context (work, daily life, socializing), there are some common ...

"Kaibigan" is one of the most commonly used words in Tagalog to refer to a friend. It signifies someone you trust, enjoy spending time with, and who supports you. Unlike in some languages where ...

This March, gigil was added to the Oxford English Dictionary as the newest Filipino word in the Philippine English category. But aside from gigil, 10 more Filipino words made it to the list. They are ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added the Tagalog word "gigil," which describes the intense urge to pinch or squeeze something overwhelmingly cute. This unique emotional ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added 11 uniquely Filipino words, including gigil, kababayan, and salakot, to its March 2025 update. “A word that appears regularly on lists of ...

Named after the Filipino word binundok, meaning “like a mountain ... an area once known as the “Wall Street of the Philippines”.

Luca utilizes many types of wood, some from the Philippines, others from Africa and North America. He also treats them with some 6,000 color pigments from Italy. The top coat is also Italian. So like ...

"Then we chose Offbeat because as people we're not your usual kind," he jokes with a shy laugh. "And it represents us and the food that we want to make." When it comes to Filipino cuisine, these two ...

(Adapted from “America Won’t Be Able To Bully The World Into Buying More Gas,” by The Economist, published on April 22, 2025) ...