Philippine National Heroes, Symbols, and Filipino Vocabulary

A comprehensive vocabulary set covering Philippine national heroes, cultural symbols, specific anatomical/hygiene-related terms, and deep Filipino translations for academic and technical English words.

Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

The full name of the Philippine National Hero.

Andres Bonifacio

A Filipino revolutionary and hero who founded the Kataastaasan Kagalanggalang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK).

Heneral Antonio Luna

Considered one of the bravest and most skilled generals during the Philippine revolutionary period and one of the most admired heroes of the Philippines.

Apolinario Mabini

Known as the 'Dakilang Paralitiko' (Great Paralytic) and 'Utak ng Rebolusyon' (Brain of the Revolution); he revived La Liga Filipina to support the Reform Movement.

Emilio Aguinaldo

The first president of the first Republic of the Philippines.

Emilio Jacinto

One of the highest-ranking officials of the Philippine Revolution and the Katipunan, known in history books as the 'Utak ng Katipunan' (Brain of the Katipunan).

Francisco Balagtas Baltazar

Recognized as the 'Prinsipe ng Manunulang Tagalog' (Prince of Tagalog Poets) and the William Shakespeare of the Philippines.

Gabriela Silang

The brave wife of Ilocano rebel leader Diego Silang who led the revolution against the Spaniards after her husband's death.

Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora

The three Filipino Catholic priests executed on February $17$, $1872$, in Bagumbayan on charges of subversion following the $1872$ Cavite mutiny.

Gregorio del Pilar

One of the youngest generals in the Philippines during the Philippine Revolution and the Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine-American War.

Josefa Llanes Escoda

A civic leader, educator, and founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) who was killed during the Japanese occupation on suspicion of being a guerrilla sympathizer.

Juan Luna

A Filipino painter and hero famous for the painting 'Spoliarium,' which depicts dead gladiators being dragged in the Roman Colosseum.

Lapu-Lapu

Regarded as one of the greatest figures in ancient Philippine history, he was among the first to resist Spanish colonization and killed Ferdinand Magellan.

Manuel L. Quezon

Known as the 'Ama ng Wikang Filipino' (Father of the Filipino Language) and 'Ama ng Republika ng Pilipinas,' he was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines under the American government.

Melchora Aquino

A revolutionary known as 'Tandang Sora' due to her age; also called the 'Ina ng Katipunan' (Mother of the Katipunan), 'Ina ng Himagsikan,' and 'Ina ng Balintawak.'

Ramon Magsaysay

The $7\text{th}$ President of the Philippines, known as the 'Presidente ng Masang Pilipino' (President of the Filipino Masses).

Anahaw

The national leaf of the Philippines.

Mangga

The national fruit of the Philippines.

Narra

The national tree of the Philippines.

Sampaguita

The national flower of the Philippines.

Baro't Saya

The national costume for women in the Philippines.

Barong Tagalog

The national costume for men in the Philippines.

Tinikling

The national dance of the Philippines.

Bahay Kubo

The national house of the Philippines.

Litson

The national food of the Philippines.

Bangus

The national fish of the Philippines.

Kalabaw

The national animal of the Philippines.

Agila/Haribon

The national bird of the Philippines.

Kalesa

The national vehicle of the Philippines.

Perlas

The national gem of the Philippines.

Bakya

The national footwear of the Philippines.

Bultokatsi

The term for water that splashes on the buttocks after stool falls into the water.

Kukurikapu

The term for dirt (libag) under the breasts.

Burnik

The term for hair on the buttocks where stool sometimes catches.

Ispongklong

A term for a person who is extremely stupid.

Barnakol

The term for dark, dirty, and encrusted grime on the back of the neck.

Kachichas

The term for the foul smell of smelly feet or socks.

Weneklek

The term for hair on the nipple.

Baktol

A term for a high level of underarm odor (anghit).

Bakokang

A term for a large or ugly scar.

Kasi-kasi

The term for a nauseating underarm smell that is not quite 'anghit.'

Isprikitik

The term for thick dirt (libag) on the hands.

Agihap

The term for dirt or residue that has built up on panties or briefs.

Mulmul

The term for hair growing in the middle of a mole.

Sipnayan

The Filipino term for Mathematics.

Bilnuran

The Filipino term for Arithmetic.

Agham

The Filipino term for Science.

Haynayan

The Filipino term for Biology.

Kapnayan

The Filipino term for Chemistry.

Initsigan

The Filipino term for Thermodynamics.

Palautatan

The Filipino term for Statistics.

Talaarawan

The Filipino term for Calendar.

Talahulugan / Talailigan

The Filipino term for Dictionary.

Salipawpaw

The Filipino term for Airplane.

Sulatroniko

The Filipino term for E-mail.

Kawingan

The Filipino term for Hyperlink.

Panghinain / Panginain

The Filipino term for Browser.

Pantablay

The Filipino term for Charger.

Pook-sapot

The Filipino term for Website.

Hatinig

The Filipino term for Telephone.

Durungawan

The Filipino term for Window.

Gaptol

The Filipino term for Switch.

Kagaw

The Filipino term for Germs.

Pangaso / Panghiso

The Filipino term for Toothbrush.

Paraluman

The Filipino term for Compass.

Panghibayo

The Filipino term for Amplifier.

Pang-ulong hatinig

The Filipino term for Headset.

Anluwage

The Filipino term for Carpenter.

Pulo't gata

The Filipino term for Honeymoon.

Duyog

The Filipino term for Eclipse.

Awanggan

The Filipino term for Infinity.

Balintataw

The Filipino term for the Pupil of the eye.

Balintuna

The Filipino term for Unbelievable.

Di Mahapayang-Gatang

A Filipino idiomatic term for a grumpy woman.

Hidhid

The Filipino term for a selfish person.

Himaton

The Filipino term for Clue.

Kartamuneta / Kalupi

The Filipino term for Wallet.

Lantay

The Filipino term for Pure.

Miktinig

The Filipino term for Microphone.

Talasarili

The Filipino term for Diary.

Dagsin

The Filipino term for Gravity.

Gumon

The Filipino term for Addicted.

Napangilakan

The Filipino term for Collection.

Paminggalan

The Filipino term for Kitchen.

Sambat

The Filipino term for Fork.

Yakis

The Filipino term for Sharpen.

Dagibalniing liboy

The Filipino term for Electromagnetic wave.