Isn’t it ironic that we celebrate National Language Week every August of the year, not knowing that a number of pundits on the Internet say that Filipino is a dying language? Could it be true? Further ...

In just one day, 15 sets of Australian parents learned how to speak some basic Filipino words and phrases together with their adopted Filipino children in an event organized by the Philippine ...

MANILA, Philippines - Acknowledging the Filipinos’ love of taking photos, “fotobam” (photobomb) has been selected as the Filipino word of the year. The word gained even more popularity after the ...

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 response, ...

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: “Often ...

For some people, language brings a sense of belongingness. In today's times, evolution and creation of slangs have been at its peak due to the advent of social media. Have you ever found yourself ...