Tagalog is an Austronesian language native to the Philippines, part of the same family as Hawaiian, Malay, Indonesian, and Maori. The word “Tagalog” likely comes from taga ilog, meaning “river dweller.” Tagalog has been spoken for at least one thousand years, though earlier forms are even older. Classical Tagalog used a script called Baybayin, a…
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Fun Fact: Valedictorians In Non-American Schools
The term and rank valedictorian is really only seen in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines.
Fun Fact: Filipino Banana Fiber
Abaca is a type of banana that is native to the Philippines, but is also known as manila hemp and is harvested mainly for fiber.
Fun Fact: World Leader in Pineapple Production
There is no clear-cut leader on pineapple production as the Philippines, Costa Rica, and Indonesia all produce about 3 million tonnes each year.
Fun Fact: World Leader in Coconut Production
Indonesia is the world leader in coconut production, but India and the Philippines are not very far behind it.