Tag: Filipino Words

Lumpia and Gigil Now in Oxford Dictionary: 11 Filipino Words Added in March Update

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

VIDEO: Rio’s Christ The Redeemer as doctor flashes “Salamat” to honor Filipino medical frontliners

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue projected the Philippine flag with the words "Salamat (Thank you) and "Pag-asa (Hope)" to honor Filipino medical frontliners.
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14 new Pinoy terms enter updated Oxford Dictionary

Filipino words again entered the newest update of the Oxford Dictionary, with at least 14 Pinoy terms. The new entries from the Philippine languages
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Bravissima, Michelle! Filipina Wins In Opera World Stage

Michelle Mariposa, a rising Filipina mezzo-soprano, has achieved a milestone that many young opera singers only dream of—winning the 2025 Laffont Competition at the...