Philippine
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- anti-Philippine adjective
- pro-Philippine adjective
Example Sentences
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The Philippine central bank expects inflation in March at 3.1%-3.9%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The Philippine government this week declared a state of national energy emergency, saying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is resulting in “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supply.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
It follows calls from several senators, who urged Marcos to acknowledge the "emergency-level" hardship faced by Philippine families due to soaring oil prices.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The dollar falls 0.4% to 1,487.91 won, but edges 0.1% higher to 59.55 Philippine peso, while the Australian dollar edges 0.2% higher to $0.7091, FactSet data show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
It's the traditional Philippine house, built on stilts, with one room where the whole family lives.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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