The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Kesu It was National Cheese Day yesterday! How do you say “cheese” in your language? Did you know that Filipinos have their own version of the Dutch Edam cheese which is a local favorite Christmas food? KÉSU • (KEH-soo)cheeseTagálog (Filipino): késo EtymologyFrom Spanish queso “cheese” You may want to read: Queseo Queseo de Bola
Tomboy (all Philippine languages): a lesbian You may want to read: Bakla Baki
Pampanga Capital:CITY OF SAN FERNANDOThe City of San Fernando is Pampanga’s capital and 2nd largest city. It is also the regional center of Central Luzon. It is named after King Ferdinand VI of Spain and placed under the patronage of Saint Ferdinand III of Castile and León, whose feast is celebrated every May 30. The … Read more
Sampernandu Pampanga’s capital celebrates its city fiesta today! Happy Fiesta Fernandinos! SAMPERNÁNDU • (suhm-pehr-NAHN-doo)informal/colloquial pronunciation & spelling of SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga’s capital, and 2nd largest city. Known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines and Home of the Giant Lanterns.
KRUS / KURUS • (kroos / koo-ROOS)crossTagálog (Filipino): krus EtymologyFrom Spanish cruz (“cross”) Verb Conjugationmangurus, mángurus, méngurus – to make a sign of the cross (Actor Focus)ikurus, kukurus, kinurus – to put together into a cross; to mark something with an x or cross (Object Focus)pikurus, pikukurus, píkurus – to put together into a cross … Read more