Pasiyok

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PASIYOK means ‘to equalize’ in Bantayanon (& other central Bisayan languages), referring to the technique of pressure equalization needed for the human body to safely go down underwater. The word exists in Bantayanon language because freediving is part of its cultural traditions as fisherfolk peoples. Salamat PASIYOK for creating a space for Bantayanons to freely … Read more

Yamyam

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YAMYAM in Bisayan languages means “to recite a prayer or incantation; to mumble or mutter words rapidly, without intention to actually communicate” YAM is also the Sanskrit bij (seed) mantra chanted for the Anahata (heart) chakra! You may want to read: Sano

Wala ko Sabot

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WALA KO SABOTin sugbuanon (cebuano), this means,“I don’t understand” in hiligaynon, this means,“I don’t have pubic hair”   LIBOGin bisayan languages, this means, “confused”i.e. nalibog ko sa imo“I’m confused about you/ I don’t understand you”   in tagalog, this means, “horny”i.e. nalilibogan ako sa’yo“I’m horny for you” You may want to read: Paghinumdom Yamyam

Sinukwan Festival

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One of the most significant cultural festivals of Pampanga is the Sinukwan Festival which honors the ancient Kapampángan god Áring Sinukuán. It is celebrated every early December and aims to showcase the Kapampángan spirit. Its highlight is the street dance parade which features colorful costumes and elaborate headdresses. You may want to read: Majigangga Festival … Read more

Bunduk

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Bunduk December 11 is also International Mountain Day! Did you know that the English word “boondocks” is from a Philippine word that means “mountain”? BUNDUK • (boon-DOOK)mountainTagálog (Filipino): bundók Etymology of “boondocks”The English word “boondocks”, which means “a rural area”, was borrowed from Tagalog bundók (“mountain”), a cognate of Kapampángan bunduk (“mountain”), during the American … Read more