Language
Most Filipinos are unsure how many languages and dialects there are in the Philippines, although best estimates put the number at 171, with 168 living and three extinct. The Tagalog language is spoken by 46 percent of the population and was made the national language by the government in 1947 as well as the medium of communication in schools, businesses and government. English is widely spoken, with most Filipinos moving seamlessly between English and Tagalog, often in the space of the same sentence. Many English words have been cleverly adopted by Filipinos, giving rise to a small canon of slang patois known affectionately as Taglish. Why ask someone to take a photograph when you can ask them to do some "kodaking"? | Hello | Kamusta (There's no word for hello in Filipino. People usually use Kamusta, which means "how are you?") | | How are you? | Kamusta ka or kamusta? | | Fine, thanks | Mabuti. Salamat. | | Pleased to meet you | Ikinalulugod kitang makilala (formal) | | Masaya akong makilala ka (colloquial) | | Goodbye | Bye | | Good Evening | Magandang gabi | | Excuse me (to say sorry) | Ipagpaumanhin mo ako | | Excuse me (to get past) | Makikiraan lang po | | Please | No direct equivalent. Instead use the word paki before a verb. For example, upo means sit, so "please sit" is paki-upo | | Thank you | Salamat | | What's your name? | Anong pangalan mo? | | My name is ? | Ang pangalan ko ay ? | | Do you speak English? |  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
|
align='left'> Marunong ka bang mag-Ingles? | | I don't understand | Hindi ko naiintindihan | | Could you repeat that? | Paki-ulit |
Your Tips For Philippines
philippines festivalsjustin says "different philippines festivals in regions I, II, and III"
The Philippinesbob says "A great country"
try our countrywolf says "hope you visit our country. try out our white sand beaches in boracay and in the other visayan islands. or go to palawan - the last frontier, for diving and exploration. visit baguio, banaue and vigan in the north of luzon. i wouldnt recommend the island of mindanao, though.
just like visiting any other asian country, just use your common sense and dont trust strangers so easily, and you will be safe.
"
be yourself...mac says "first of all in visiting the Philippine Islands, you must be YOURSELF...dont pretend that you understand us Filipinos...ask us if you want to know why we do this and why we do that...it really helps when you ask...visit us right now...God bless!mail me...mcreynanyting@yahoo.com...kip in touch!"
Boracay ResortsCalanthra says "Boracay Resorts affortable accomodation offers...best rates guranteed upto 80% ask us
or visit boracayoffers.com E-mail to boracay @ boracayoffers.com"
panagbenga 2006noemi says " come and visit baguio citythe summer capital of the
philippines.
come feel the cold wind embrace you as everyone
witness the different kind of float and street dancings
ande many more.............."
| 
