Gigil is a Tagalog word that was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, one of the most comprehensive dictionaries in the English-speaking world. PHOTO/S: Canva Isa na namang Filipino word ...

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In time for the election season in the Philippines, the word ‘trapo’ is also listed in the OED BAGUIO, Philippines – As the election season starts in the country, what better way to welcome it than ...

"Mabuhay" is a famous exclamation from the Philippines meaning "long live," and it gives significant meaning to the Filipino's national dish, Adobo, which was recently featured as a Google Doodle ...

From a popular form of expression to notable cultural emblems, there’s nothing more Filipino than these terms! MANILA, Philippines – Have you ever come across something irresistibly cute and suddenly ...

At least 15 Filipino words, mostly traditional dishes and delicacies, have made it to the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). In its September 2016 update, the OED included names of ...

Google Philippines has just released an online dictionary with COVID-19-related terms in Filipino and Cebuano. According to the technology company, the site “Isang Gabay sa mga Salitang Kaugnay ng ...

New Filipino words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), with two entries — "Bongga" and "Trapo" — getting the spotlight on the official update published on October 3. The OED ...