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, ...

Filipino food is the kind of thing everyone should try at least once, but it's such a varied cuisine that it bears coming back often. Often bold, bright, and playful, Filipino food is full of life.

MANILA, Philippines — We used to celebrate Linggo ng Wika. Today, it is celebrated as Buwan ng Wika, or National Language Month, every August. When we talk about language, it does not mean only ...

For netizens, more Filipino words in the Oxford English Dictionary mean more fun. According to the dictionary’s latest update, “evidence for these usages is not just found in the Philippines but also ...

Mamasa-masa means ‘a bit moist’. Tricky but not too difficult to pronounce, yes? That’s just a starter. Meaning ‘guidance’, it’s not unusual to hear or see the shortened term of this word on Filipino ...

MANILA, Philippines - Are you a “millennial”? Do you want to go “viral”? Or do want your “hugot” to be noticed? These three popular words are among ten commonly used words that will compete in the ...

For today's students, culture and tradition can sometimes feel distant or lost. Filipino Tagalog teacher Marissa Alcantara said she makes sure she integrates language, heritage, and interactive ...