Santa Catalina College

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Santa Catalina College  The first educational institution run by religious women was established in 1706. It was founded in Intramuros as the Beaterio de Santa Catalina and later became the Colegio de Santa Catalina. It was established by Dominican Sisters of the Tertiary Order, formed in 1633, and led by Venerable Mother Francisca del Espiritu … Read more

Septiembri

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It’s the last day of September! How do you say “September” in your language? SEPTIÉMBRI • (sehp-CHEM-bri)SeptemberAlso: SetiémbriTagálog (Filipino): Setyémbre EtymologyFrom Spanish septiembre (“August”) You may want to read: September is Philippine Film Industry Month

Kape

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Kape It’s International Coffee Day! How do you say “coffee” in your language? KAPÉ • (kuh-PEH)coffeeTagálog (Filipino): kapé EtymologyFrom Spanish café (“coffee”) Verb Conjugationmagkapé, mágkapé, migkapé – to have coffee (Actor Focus) Example SentenceMagkapé tá pâ! [Kap]Magkapé múna táyo! [Tag]Let’s have some coffee first! [Eng]

Matua

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It’s Elderly Filipino Week and the International Day of Older Persons! Here’s the Kapampángan word for “old” or “elderly”! How do you say “old” in your language? MATUA • (muh-TWUH)old, elderlyTagálog (Filipino): matandâ (not young), lúmà (not new) Root WordTUA • (twuh)oldness, agednessTagálog (Filipino): tandâ (not young), lúmà (not new) Usage NoteTagálog distinguishes between “matandâ” … Read more

Buak

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Buak  It’s National Hair Day! How do you say “hair” in your language? BUAK • (bwuhk)hairTagálog (Filipino): buhók Derived WordMABUAK • (muh-BWUHK)hairyTagálog (Filipino): mabuhók You may want to read: Mt. Isarog Hairy-tailed Rat