Gly Parañal, Author at TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

23 Tagalog Slang Words & Phrases That’ll Level-Up Your Vocab From Tourist To Foreignoy

To help you blend with the locals, here are 23 Tagalog slang words and phrases that you’ll often hear spoken in the streets.

Ayala Museum's latest offering features Juan Luna's masterpiece, 'Hymen, oh Hyménée!', after not being seen in public for 132 years.

These Poblacion clubs are perfect whether you’re a seasoned partygoer or a first-time visitor looking to taste Makati’s eclectic nightlife.

Seasoned pageant contestant, Michelle Marquez Dee bested 37 other Miss Universe Philippines aspirants at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Third time's the charm for our new Miss Philippines Earth. See why she fits the crown perfectly – literally and figuratively.

Joy from Red Velvet will be going on a temporary hiatus as she was advised to take a break due to health concerns.

PetPal is an all-in-one digital website to address the health needs of your pets – from online consultations to home vet visits.

Gen-Zs love her and even the queen herself, Taylor Swift. Get to know beabadoobee, a Filipino-British indie singer-songwriter on the rise.

If you’re craving Thai food and feeling adventurous, Greyhound Cafe, Rockwell, can bring you all the flavors of Thailand - and beyond.

Whether you’re buying Valentine's Day gifts for your lover, mom, dad, and even your besties, we got you covered.