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The City of Vancouver proclaims June 2025 as Philippine Heritage Month.

June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. This is an opportunity to highlight the achievements and experiences of the third largest Asian community in Canada.

The Filipino community in Canada is one of the fastest-growing populations, now representing nearly one million people. This community has played a vital role in helping build a stronger and more vibrant Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-guilbeault-on-filipino-heritage-month.html

‘Gigil’ has now been added to the Oxford dictionary.

Here are other Filipino words with no English equivalent. https://tinyurl.com/2hjvh4bp

How heart-warming it is to hear Ambassador David Hartman say "thank you" in Filipino.

Kabílang ang “banyúhay” sa ilang likhang salita na putol-dikit gaya ng “bantáyog” (bantáy+táyog).

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Facts about LUPANG 🇵🇭🎼 HINIRANG
"Because you're Filipino, you should know this."

"Lupang Hinirang" ("Chosen Land"), originally titled in Spanish as "Marcha Nacional Filipina" ("Philippine National March"), and commonly and informally known by its incipit "Bayang Magiliw" ("Beloved Country"), is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe, and the lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem "Filipinas", written by José Palma in 1899.

National anthem of the PhilippinesAlso known as"Marcha Nacional Filipina" (original title of the march composed by Julián Felipe)
"Filipinas" (original title of the poem written by José Palma)
Lyrics: José Palma (original Spanish lyrics), 1899
Felipe Padilla de León (Tagalog lyrics), 1956
Music: Julián Felipe, 1898

Adopted
June 12, 1898 (music)
1899 (Spanish lyrics)
May 26, 1956 (Tagalog lyrics)
February 12, 1998 (codification of the 1956 Filipino lyrics)

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Credit via Sir A. Manaloto Music for All

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19 Facts You May Not Know About the Philippines:

1. The Philippines is an archipelago comprising 7,641 islands, with only about 2,000 islands inhabited.
2. Filipino (Tagalog) and English are the official languages of the Philippines, with Filipino being based on Tagalog.
3. Manila, the capital city, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and the center of government, commerce, and culture.
4. The Philippines has a population of over 110 million people, making it the 13th most populous country in the world.
5. The country has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Malay, Spanish, American, and Chinese cultures, among others.
6. The Philippines is known for its hospitality and strong family ties, with extended families often living together in one household.
7. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, located in the Sulu Sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its marine biodiversity.
8. Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world, starting as early as September and lasting until January.
9. The Chocolate Hills in Bohol are a geological formation of over 1,200 hills that turn brown during the dry season, resembling chocolate kisses.
10. The country is prone to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
11. The Philippine eagle, also known as the monkey-eating eagle, is one of the largest and rarest eagles in the world and is endemic to the Philippines.
12. The Ifugao Rice Terraces, located in the northern part of Luzon, are ancient terraces carved into the mountainside by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago.
13. The jeepney, a modified form of transportation from surplus military jeeps left by American troops after World War II, is a popular mode of public transportation in the Philippines.
14. Filipino cuisine is diverse and includes dishes like adobo (meat stewed in vinegar and soy sauce), sinigang (sour soup), and lechon (roast pig).
15. The Philippines is predominantly Roman Catholic, a legacy of over 300 years of Spanish colonization.
16. Mount Apo, located on the island of Mindanao, is the highest peak in the Philippines, standing at 2,954 meters (9,692 feet) above sea level.
17. The Hinulugang Taktak National Park in Rizal province features a waterfall that was once a popular resort during the Spanish era.
18. Filipinos have a strong sense of nationalism and pride, often displaying the Philippine flag, and celebrating Independence Day on June 12th.
19. Filipino martial arts, such as Arnis and Eskrima, are traditional martial arts that emphasize weapon-based fighting techniques and self-defense.

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