Ever heard the word “kababayan” in a Filipino conversation? Whether you're learning Tagalog or just curious about Filipino culture, kababayan is a word you'll hear often—and for good reason. It’s more ...

It’s funny how every Buwan ng Wika in August pupils in far-flung barrios are forced to speak pure Tagalog. Sure, they’ve ditched such silly terms as salumpuwit for chair or salungmata for eyeglasses.