Ever heard the word “kababayan” in a Filipino conversation? Whether you're learning Tagalog or just curious about Filipino culture, kababayan is a word you'll hear often—and for good reason. It’s more ...

I think of learning Tagalog as planting seeds in my head, with a fervent hope that they will someday blossom into beautiful phrases and sentences, complete and pretty to the ear. Still, two months ...

Dive into everyday Filipino life by riding public transport like the ever-handy tricycle, or the colourful jeepney or a classic provincial bus. It’s how millions of locals travel every day — ...

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 ...

Elliot, whose mum is Filipino & dad's American, developed the habit of reading at an early age. His mum, Ivy, took this chance to teach him the Filipino culture Source: Ivy Boomer "It's really ...

The benefits of speaking Tagalog are not quantifiable in dollars and cents, nor measurable in job titles and resume credits When I say something to a stranger in Filipino, I am usually met with a ...