Google Translate, a leading translation tool, has expanded its language offerings by adding 110 new languages, including five regional languages from the Philippines: Bikol, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, and Waray. Before the update, Google Translate included three of the nation’s languages: Filipino, Cebuano, and Ilocano. The update increases to 133 the total supported languages that can […]
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This Online Dictionary helps Philippine communities preserve their languages
The Marayum Online Dictionary developed by a team of University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) computer science experts and linguists in collaboration with ASCCA Romblon (Asi Studies Center for Culture and the Arts) and funded by the Department of Science and Technology is helping Philippine communities preserve their indigenous languages.
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Alamat is fastest-rising Pinoy act on Billboard Next Big Sound chart
New boy group Alamat has debuted at the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s Next Big Sound chart, becoming the fastest Filipino act to make it to the global music list.
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Buwan ng Wika events urge using Philippine languages for COVID-19 info
The Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) events this August 2020 encourage the use of Filipino and other local Philippine languages to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Driver’s License Exam now translated in local Filipino languages
The Philippine Driver’s License Examination will now be translated to local Filipino languages following the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
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American survey reveals Tagalog, Ilocano are Top languages spoken in the U.S.
An American survey reveals that the Philippine languages of Tagalog and Ilocano are among the most common languages spoken in the United States, aside from English and Spanish.
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