These words reflect how languages evolve to fit the culture and experiences of the people who use them.
They’re called the bulbul, kulasisi, pokpok, and tuwad-tuwad.
Such expressions are widespread because they make acronyms easier to recognize.
KWF says AI can help preserve languages but cannot yet capture context and nuances.
These words are proof that language is culture with subtitles turned off.
Filipinos often call products by the brand that became famous first.
Every word remembered today could help save an entire language tomorrow.
An ancient script reduced to aesthetic?
A linguistic look into dropping “S” from the Philippines’ name.
