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Pali Pampanga and Tarlac often record some of the highest temperatures in the Philippines during its hot dry season (often above 38 C / 100 F). This is due to their geography of being vast inland plains surrounded by mountains. They share this scorching heat with other river valleys in the Philippines such as the … Read more

Kakewan It’s International Day of Forests too! Forests are particularly significant for riverine areas such as the Kapampángan region, as forests are the main watershed of rivers. However, the sad thing is that the Philippines is one of the top 10 countries in the world with the highest deforestation rates. But there’s one spot in … Read more

Wa It was International Yes Day a few days ago! How do you say “yes” in your language? WA • (wuh)yesTagálog (Filipino): óo (‘OH-‘oh) Polite FormÓPÛ • (OH-poo’)yes (polite)From wa + pû (politeness particle)Used for elders, superiors, & strangersTagálog (Filipino): ópò Example ExpressionWá pin! [Kap]Óo ngâ! [Tag]Yes, indeed! [Eng]

DIABLUS • (juh-BLOOS)literally “the devil” or “devils”, An expression of condemnation or reproval of someone/something Other Similar terms: demóntris/damóntris, demónius/damónius Intensive FormKADIABLUSAN • (kuh-juh-bloo-SUHN)devilry; intensive form of diablus EtymologyFrom Spanish ¡Diablos! “Damn!” (literally devils) Example Sentences:Diablus ka! / Kadiablusan mo!“You devil!” / “How devillish of you!” Nókarin ya ing diablus a ini?“Where the hell is … Read more

Batu It’s World Kidney Day! Did you know that the Kapampángan word for “kidney” is also its word for “stone”? Also featured is a mysterious stone structure that was built for around 40 years at the foot of Mt. Arayat! BATU • (buh-TOO)(1) stone(2) kidneyTagálog (Filipino): bató Derived Word:MABATU • (muh-buh-TOO)stony, rockyTagalog: mabató Example sentence:Alá … Read more