How would Filipinos react if I spoke to them in Filipino (Tagalog)?

 

By: Bisaya

Barok and Takya Blog | Bisaya Podcast

Most Filipinos would be happy to hear you speak Filipino (Tagalog) and might even switch to English for your convenience. Some might not understand the language and will respond with a smile on their face (I don't know); don't take it the wrong way. We're just reticent. It is a sign of great respect and cares that you choose to address us in our native tongue rather than force us into learning yours.

Filipinos are generally more flattered than insulted by an offer to try their native language, so it should be relatively easy as long as you pronounce the unfamiliar words accurately through adequate study beforehand. You can also say thank you or sorry after addressing someone in Tagalog, as words exist in the language.

If you want to speak Filipino (Tagalog), there is a pretty good chance your interlocutor will be highly receptive and generally pleased to hear it. However, some people might not understand what you're saying. So again, it's a sign of care and respect that you've chosen to address them in their native tongue rather than force them into learning yours.

4 dogs beheaded - P15,000 reward up for info on person responsible

 

September 06, 2021

POLICE personnel of the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) have launched a manhunt against the person responsible for beheading four puppies in Barangay San Miguel and a P15,000 reward was put up for those who could help identify the perpetrator.

The dogs were found beheaded in a lot in Barangay San Miguel on September 4. It was immediately reported to barangay officials, and it was found out that the beheading happened on September 3.

Initial investigation revealed that the owner of the dogs ordered the puppies to be thrown as they were infested with lice, but the owner denied doing the beheading.

San Miguel Barangay Captain Dionn Phillip Heramil has offered P5,000 and a certain Sir Jimmy offered P10,000 as reward for those who could identify the person responsible for the crime.

“Kung kinsay makatodlo sa pag patay sa 4 ka itoy ug pag potol sa mga ulo niini adunay madawat nga reward worth P5,000 gikan sa atong maabtikon nga kapitan Dionn Phillip Heramil ug P10,000 gikan kay Sir Jimmy, nag total sa kantidad nga P15,000,” said Barangay San Miguel Igacos in a Facebook post.

“Ayaw kamo kabalaka kay magpa bilin confidential ang inyong identity.

Kung aduna kamu impormasyon palihog e contact atong Kapitan Dionn Phillip Heramil – 09071515906,” it added.

Bantay Hayop Davao, meanwhile, condemned the incident and vowed to help in the investigation.

“The viral photos of 4 puppies around 2 to 3 months old that started yesterday was a shocking sight, painful, unacceptable and unforgivable. Karumal-dumal. Isang kawalang respeto at kawalang dangal. Masahol pa sa isang halimaw ang gumawa nito at sa tingin namin ay hindi ito normal. A person capable of doing such a psychopathic act and display it for others to see is a work of a criminal that cannot be simply allowed on the loose,” it said in a Facebook post. (LMY)