Philippine

American

[fil-uh-peen, fil-uh-peen] / ˈfɪl əˌpin, ˌfɪl əˈpin /

adjective

of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants; Filipino.

Philippine British

/ ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn /

adjective

another word for Filipino

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Philippine

Before that I lived in what had been the Philippine consulate near Grauman’s Chinese.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

"Panag-aapoy is a sacred cultural tradition, NOT a festival or a tourism event," the Philippine tourism ministry said in a seasonal advisory.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Philippine Police have obtained a warrant to examine devices seized from Markle's former home.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Philippine police are examining materials reportedly discovered by Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., while clearing out their father’s former home in Cebu.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 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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