From a popular form of expression to notable cultural emblems, there’s nothing more Filipino than these terms! MANILA, Philippines – Have you ever come across something irresistibly cute and suddenly ...

K-drama superstar Song Joong Ki has long since captured hearts with his unforgettable roles in Vincenzo, Descendants of the Sun, and Reborn Rich. But during his recent visit to the Philippines, he ...

The 2024 GMA television drama series “Pulang Araw,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dominic Zapata (known for the 2005 hit “Mulawin”) and written by the brilliant Suzette Doctolero, has inspired a ...

“Lumpia” and “Gigil” are now officially in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), leading a group of 11 Filipino words added in its March 2025 update. The latest OED update includes nearly 600 new words ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several "untranslatable" words, including 'gigil,' a Tagalog term describing intense cuteness. These new words, from diverse global regions, address ...

Among the most notable additions was 'gigil', a Tagalog word from the Philippines. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has broadened its lexicon by incorporating a selection of “untranslatable” words ...

A Tagalog word that directly translates to “eve” or the night before a significant event. It is often used to refer to the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its vocabulary by including several “untranslatable” words from Southeast Asia, offering English speakers new ways to express feelings, reactions, and ...