Philippine Senator Leila de Lima arrives at a regional trial court for a brief personal appearance following her arrest on drug charges Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in suburban Paranaque city, southeast of ...

Gigil is a Tagalog word that was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, one of the most comprehensive dictionaries in the English-speaking world. PHOTO/S: Canva Isa na namang Filipino word ...

“Lumpia” and “Gigil” are now officially in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), leading a group of 11 Filipino words added in its March 2025 update. The latest OED update includes nearly 600 new words ...

This March, gigil was added to the Oxford English Dictionary as the newest Filipino word in the Philippine English category. But aside from gigil, 10 more Filipino words made it to the list. They are ...

Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the latest words to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Originating from Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, gigil describes what psychologists ...

From a popular form of expression to notable cultural emblems, there’s nothing more Filipino than these terms! MANILA, Philippines – Have you ever come across something irresistibly cute and suddenly ...

Gigil, a Philippine word added to the Oxford English Dictionary, decribes the feeling we get when we see someone or something cute Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming ...

K-drama superstar Song Joong Ki has long since captured hearts with his unforgettable roles in Vincenzo, Descendants of the Sun, and Reborn Rich. But during his recent visit to the Philippines, he ...

Newly added Philippine words include videoke, a karaoke-like pastime with a scoring system, and salakot, a wide-brimmed, lightweight hat worn by farmers. Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the ...