Lifestyle

Iwag

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LIWANAG or LIGHT is IWAG in Hiligaynon. It could mean both the literal and the figurative “light.” . For example, Ang sugâ nagaíwag sang hulút (The lamp gives light to the room); or Kabáy pa nga iwágan sang Mahál nga Diós ang áton madulúm nga panumdúman (May God enlighten our dull understanding). Palihog pasanaga ang … Read more

Kaladua

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Kaladua  November 2 is All Souls’ Day and the 2nd day of Dáun. It is a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of our departed loved ones. Kapampángans have a special view of the “twin soul”, and this is possibly a reflection of its origin from the root word for “two”. KALADUÂ • … Read more

Urquico Family Plot

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Urquico Family Plot “Sketches of Manila”Art by Architect Riel A. A. Diala Located across Manila are numerous structures of great architectural beauty, both big and small. The city’s streets and the structures located along them are perhaps the largest gallery of the city, especially for architecture. From family mausoleums and tombstones to monumental churches and … Read more

Batiti

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This word may sound funny to Tagalog speakers. But for Hiligaynon speakers, BATITI is often used to refer to breastfeeding mothers. It also means to take great care of, not just to nurse a child or a sick person. Examples of usage are Batitihá ang bátà sing maáyo (Take great care of the baby or … Read more

Sabadu

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Sabadu It’s the last Saturday of the month! How do you say “Saturday” in your language? SÁBADU • (SAH-buh-doo)SaturdayTagálog (Filipino): Sábado EtymologyFrom Spanish sábado (“Saturday”) You may want to read: Biernis