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Niche No.73

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Niche No. 73 : Juan Luna Did you know that Juan Luna’s final resting place is interred in the crypt of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros in a brown tombstone marked“niche No. 73 “? Juan Luna is the renowned Filipino painter of probably the most famous painting in the country, “The Spoliarium,” which is … Read more

Mierkulis

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Mierkulis It’s the last Wednesday of the month! How do you say “Wednesday” in your language? MIÉRKULIS • (MYEHR-koo-lis)WednesdayTagálog (Filipino): Miyérkules EtymologyFrom Spanish miércoles (“Wednesday”) You may want to read: Duminggu Lunis Martis

Pasku Ning Pamaniubling Mebie

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Pasku Ning Pamaniubling Mebie  Happy Easter! For Kapampángans, flowers literally rain on their parade as they celebrate Easter with a grand floral festival named after the Kapampángan words for “to scatter” and “flower”! PASKU NING PÁMANIUBLING MÉBIÉEasterTagálog (Filipino): Paskó ng Pagkabúhay Word ComponentsPasku – from Spanish Pascua “Easter”. Now the word “Pasku” in Kapampángan specifically … Read more

Wali

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Wali This word isn’t limited to your own younger siblings, but you can also use this to endearingly refer to younger acquaintances like younger family friends or younger cousins! WÁLI • (WAH-li)younger siblingTagálog (Filipino): nakababátang kapatíd You may want to read: Kapatad Lupa

Sese

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Sese Happy National Pet Day! The Kapampángan word “sésé” means “care” as well as what is taken care of, like a pet. But it also has another meaning that reflects why the Kapampángan region is the Culinary Capital of the Philippines! SÉSÉ • (SEH-SEH)(1) care; (to) take care of, look after; what is taken care … Read more