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4 days ago · Seasons in the Philippines. In the Philippines, “summer” is from around March to May. The rainy season with strong typhoons is from June to November. The relatively “cold” season is from December to February. There is no autumn in the Philippines − trees keep their lusciously green leaves throughout the year!
5 days ago · KASARINLAN. root: sarili (meaning: self) The word kalayaan literally means “freedom,” while kasarinlan is a more apt translation for “independence,” yet history, government proclamations, and popular usage have favored the phrase Araw ng Kalayaan instead of Araw ng Kasarinlan for the celebration of Philippine independence from Spain on ...
3 days ago · RICE. Filipinos have many different words for the “rice” that English speakers refer to using one general term. The most common words are kanin, palay, bigas, and sinaing. palay: rice that’s still planted in the fields or still has its golden brown husk on; unhusked rice. bigas: rice that’s been harvested but hasn’t been cooked yet.
5 days ago · Insiang, a gripping tale of revenge, perfectly balances the darker aspects of humanity with moments of well-placed levity. Its incomparable cast, including the illustrious Hilda Koronel, serves as the film's backbone, ensuring its place in the annals of classic Filipino cinema.
5 days ago · ku·rí·pot. kuripot, adj stingy, miserly. kuripot, n a miser. Kuripot ka talaga. You’re really stingy. You’re a real miser. Huwag kang kuripot. Don’t be stingy. ...
Awit at Papuri is a daily podcast featuring the Tagalog Mass Readings of the Roman Catholic Church. This podcast, brought to you by Awit at Papuri Communications, aims to proclaim the Word of God (Ang Salita ng Diyos) to Filipino-speaking Catholics all over the world. Visit www.awitatpapuri.com for more.
2 days ago · The Tagalog word for ‘birthday’ is kaarawan. The traditional way of greeting a Filipino a happy birthday is to say: Maligayang Bati. Maligayang Bati. This means “Happy Wishes” or “Joyful Greetings” but it’s understood to be referring to one’s birthday. With the influence of English, most Filipinos translate the phrase “Happy ...
