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An example is the Tagalog word libre, which is derived from the Spanish translation of the English word free, although used in Tagalog with the meaning of "without cost or payment" or "free of charge", a usage which would be deemed incorrect in Spanish as the term gratis would be more fitting; Tagalog word libre can also mean free in aspect of ...
Manong/manang is arguably the derivative of the Spanish word for brother/sister - "hermano" and "hermana". The addition of "ng" and loss of "her" could have been for a variety of reasons such as regional slang. The Tagalog equivalents are the masculine kuya (koo-yah) and the feminine ate (ah-teh).
The terms "Kuya" and "Ate" are used to address an older brother and sister respectively as a sign of respect. Any children of their Tiyo (Uncle) or Tiya (Aunt) would be called "mga pinsan" (cousins) so one can either address them as "pinsan" or use the more commonly used " Kuya [cousin's first name]" or " Ate [cousin's first name]" if they are ...
Team Kuya Kim-Ryan (October 24, Wednesnday) Kim Atienza and Ryan Bang entertained the audience with a funny parody of Anne Curtis's winning Magpasikat performance from the 2011 edition. Just like Anne, Ryan did pole dancing and aerial silk while on harness, and Kuya Kim was the microphone holder just like Jed Madela.
From Spanish. (Original meaning: to rescue) Sorbetes [5] — A Philippine ice cream made from coconut milk or carabao milk. From Spanish. (Original meaning: sorbet) Stateside [45] — Used to describe imported items, especially goods. (Original meaning: being in, coming from, or going to the United States)
In the Spanish colonial era, Philip II of Spain decreed that the nobility in the Philippine islands should retain their pre-hispanic honours and privileges. [ a ] In the modern times, these are retained on a traditional basis as the 1987 Constitution explicitly reaffirms the abolition of royal and noble titles in the republic.
Good Morning Kuya (English: Good Morning Brother), also known as GMK is a Philippine television news broadcasting and talk show broadcast by UNTV. Originally hosted by Daniel Razon, it premiered on July 23, 2007 replacing Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba? .
German Molina Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina. [1] He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite. [2] His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold bibingka, peanuts, and cigarettes.