Food-related figures of speech in Filipino Food plays a big role in Filipino life. Not surprising, since we normally have five meals a day and consider the dining table the most ideal gathering place for the family and friends. It is but natural, therefore, that food figures in our speech in the...
We asked artist and creatives about their favorite words in Filipino and other local languages According to the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), there are about 130 indigenous languages that exist in the Philippines. Sadly, 39 of these are endangered and are at risk of being forgotten. For years,...
NGITING TAGUMPAY A colorized photo of Jose Rizal by artist collective Kulay Colorization. The hero seemingly in a state of kilig On a scale of one to 10, how proficient are you in the Filipino language? While it may be true that majority of Pinoys are English speakers in this day and age, life gets...
By FC Marie Esperas “Kay ano nga makarit ka mag-Tagalog kay Waray-waray ka man? (How come you’re good in Tagalog when you are Waray?)” It was a good writer-friend who commented on a post about my essay in Liwayway magazine a few weeks ago. While I knew she was just teasing, her comment hit me...
The Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino chair offers some words of wisdom for the Olympic champ Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz has been showered with all the luxurious gifts worthy of a champion. There are numerous free dining offerings , a golden car, and a jaw-dropping P14-million condominium unit...
Manuel L. Quezon according to his only surviving daughter and a grandson. By Kat Avanceña Monsod Manuel L. Quezon (Image from Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection, Library of Congress) In the Philippines, Buwan ng Wika is celebrated every...
