September 2011
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On the layers and nuances of the Filipino...
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One thing I love about my native Filipino language: It does not distinguish by gender.
In the English language, there is always a distinction between “he” or “she” when referring to the third person.
In Filipino, regardless of the gender/orientation, it is always “siya.”
In the English language, there is always a distinction between “son” and “daughter.”
In Filipino, regardless...