And then there are last names — many of which speak to the history of Spanish colonization of the Philippines. WATCH | 4 Filipino Canadians break down their unique first names and nicknames: ...

Jhennifer, Bong-Bong, Girlie, Jomar, Dranreb and HTML are some of them. Sociolinguist Loy Lising explains why unique names have become such a large part of Filipino culture.

November is always special for Filipino genealogists. For many, this month is a reminder of the moment most Filipino families started using official surnames, made possible by the decree enacted ...