President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. enjoined the citizenry to enrich the Filipino language in an attempt to change the old notion that speaking foreign language is the measure of intelligence. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Screengrab from BBM VLOG 220) Marcos stated this in his...
A way to celebrate August as Buwan ng ‘mga’ Wika Since 1997, by virtue of Proclamation no. 1041, the Philippines observes the month of August as “Buwan ng Wikang Pambasa” or National Language Month. But through the years, we’ve realized that there are more languages and dialects that must...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has partnered with Grab Philippines in launching an express lane for delivery riders in its offices as part of the agency's recognition in their contribution amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (FILE PHOTO) "With the pandemic, we are living in a...
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...
JK Labajo OPM singer-songwriter JK Labajo has revived his Instagram account, and one of his recent posts is about actor Baron Geisler. JK started his post saying: "People are too quick to judge other people without knowing anything about them. JK is actually a really nice guy." "Pero seryoso ang...
Celebrate the power of Pinoy literature through the following events Despite our rather dreadful situation, this pandemic will not put on the brakes on celebrating our seventh year of the National Literature Month as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Komisyon sa Wikang...
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...
‘Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon’ and more Filipino films streaming soon LOVE PH CINEMA A scene from Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon Over the past few years, Hollywood movies and the dramas of East Asia have dominated television sets and mobile streaming apps of Filipino Millennials and Gen-Zers....
