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17 unusual facts about Filipino language


Bulacan State University College of Business Administration

The Bulacan State University College of Business Administration (BulSU-CBA) (Filipino: Unibersidád ng Bulacán, Koléhiyó ng Pagnenegosyo) is a college within the BulSU system which offers business and business-related courses.

CJVF-FM

The license to the station was granted by the CRTC on December 7, 2011, with the stiplulation that its programming consist of 60% Tamil, 20% Punjabi, 10% Filipino, and 10% English language programming.

Cyrtophora parangexanthematica

The specific name "parangexanthematica" literally means 'like exanthematica' in Filipino, referring to their close resemblance to double-tailed tent spiders (Cyrtophora exanthematica).

Dasmariñas City Council

The City Council of Dasmariñas (Filipino: Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dasmariñas) is the legislature of the city of Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Dwarf pygmy goby

The genus name is derived from the Filipino word pandak, meaning "dwarf" or "short of stature".

Filipino language

#Tagalog has always been the language of Manila, the political and economic center of the Philippines during the Spanish and American eras;

Iskolinux

It is a coined term from the Filipino word iskolar which comes from the phrase "iskolar ng bayan", loosely referring to UP students as national scholars and Linux, the operating system.

Jose Jason Chancoco

Jose Jason Llagas Chancoco is a multi-awarded contemporary Bicolano writer in Bikol, Iriganon, Filipino, and English languages.

Mandurriao Airport

Mandurriao Airport (Filipino: Paliparan ng Mandurriao, Hiligaynon: Hulugpaan sang Mandurriao), also known as Iloilo Airport during its operation, was the main airport serving the area of Iloilo City and the province of Iloilo in the Philippines.

Mendiola massacre

The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (Filipino, "Peasants' Movement of the Philippines"), a militant farmers' group led by Jaime Tadeo, demanded genuine agrarian reform from the Aquino government.

Mindoro Bleeding-heart

The Mindoro Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae) (Filipino: kulo-kulo) is bird native to the Philippines.

Mitsubishi Attrage

According to Masaaki Yamada, senior adviser for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, the car will use the Mirage G4 name in the Philippine market, as the Attrage has a negative connotation in the Filipino language.

Philippine Air Force Reserve Command

The Air Force Reserve Command, known officially as the AIR RESCOM or RESCOM, (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Panlaang Kawal ng Hukbong Panghimpapawid) (PPKHP) is one the Philippine Air Force's Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management, procurement, and organization.

Phyllodesmium parangatum

The specific name parangatum refers to words "parang gatas" from Filipino language, that points to its milky color.

Sampaloc

Sampaloc is the Filipino word for tamarind and the name of certain locations in the Philippines.

Silliman University College of Law

To be admitted for enrollment, the applicant must be a holder of a four-year undergraduate degree (i.e. Bachelor of Science or any equivalent degree) and must have earned at least twelve units in English, six units in Filipino, six units in Mathematics and eighteen units in the Social Sciences, such as History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.

V. Mapa LRT Station

Safety notices are found within sight inside the station both in English and Filipino language.


Alyas Batman at Robin

Alyas Batman at Robin is an unauthorized 1965 Filipino Batman comedy-adventure film produced by the low-budget D'lanor Productions.

Fight Batman Fight!

Fight Batman Fight! is an unauthorized 1973 Filipino Batman action-fantasy film produced by Pacific Films (Philippines).

In Action

In Action (1987) is Menudo's 25th album (4th in English including two songs in Filipino, the Philippine national language).

Integrated National Police

The Integrated National Police (INP) (Filipino: Pinagsamang Pulisyáng Pambansà) (PPP) was the municipal police force for the cities and large towns of the Republic of the Philippines.

Jejemon

The sociolect of the Jejemons, called Jejenese, is derived from English, Filipino and their code-switched variant, Taglish.

MassKara Festival

The Masskara Festival (Hiligaynon: Pista sang MassKara, Filipino: Fiesta ng MassKara) is a festival held each year in Bacolod, Philippines, every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city's Charter anniversary.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (Filipino: Pambansang Dambana ng Birhen ng Fatima) is a Philippine apostolate of Our Lady of Fatima in Fátima, Portugal which is recognized by the Philippine Roman Catholic Church.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Bansud

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Bansud Campus or PUP Bansud (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Bansud ) is PUP campus located in Municipality of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Cabiao

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Cabiao Campus or PUP Cabiao (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Cabiao ) is PUP campus located in Municipality of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Pulilan

Polytechnic University of the Philippines Pulilan Campus or PUP Pulilan (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Pulilan) is PUP campus located in Municipality of Pulilan, Bulacan, Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Ragay

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Ragay Extension or PUP Ragay (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Sudlong ng Ragay ) is a PUP campus located in Municipality of Ragay, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sablayan

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sablayan Campus or PUP Sablayan (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Sablayan ) is the 21st PUP campus located in Municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines it is an LGU funded campus.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Unisan

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Unisan Extension or PUP-UQ (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Sudlong ng Unisan ) is a PUP campus located in Municipality of Unisan, Quezon, Philippines, offering eleven (11) courses, one (1) diploma program and undergraduate programs.

Pulong Buhangin National High School

Pulong Buhangin National High School (Filipino: Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng Pulong Buhangin) or PBNHS is a government secondary education institution located at Pulong Buhangin, Santa Maria town, Bulacan province, Philippines.

Quirino Airport

Quirino Airport (Filipino: Paliparan ng Quirino, Ilokano: Pagtayaban ti Quirino) is a planned airport that would serve the whole province of Quirino, in the municipality of Maddela.

Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School

The Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Agham at Pangteknolohiya ng Raja Soliman) is a public science and technology high school located at Urbiztondo St. in Binondo, Manila, Philippines.

Ruben Reyes

On August 30, 2007, Reyes urged judges, lawyers and court officials to follow the example set by 3 Bulacan court salas (Branches 6, 80 and 81) using Filipino in proceedings (at the program commemorating the 157th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar at the Bulacan State University.

Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo

Born in Manila to Fortunato and Miguela Mabanglo, she received a degree in Filipino from the University of the East, a Filipino language and literature master's degree from Philippine Normal College, and a doctorate in Filipino from Manuel L. Quezon University.

San Juan National High School

The San Juan National High School (SJNHS) (Filipino: Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng San Juan) is a public secondary school in the Municipality of Kalayaan.

Weighed But Found Wanting

Weighed But Found Wanting (Filipino: Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang) is a 1974 Filipino drama film by Lino Brocka, starring Christopher De Leon (who made his debut), Hilda Koronel, Lolita Rodriguez and Eddie Garcia.