Welcome to the Forum or better yet Welcome to the Philippines!

The official language is called Filipino. The Filipino language is basically developed from the Tagalog dialect thus the common mistake of interchanging the terms Filipino and Tagalog.

In general, the Filipino people understands English well but many are too awkward to converse in the universal language and it will be helpful to know some local Filipino or Tagalog terms.

Some useful Filipino /Tagalog words/phrases:

Basic Greetings
Magandang Umaga------------------- Good Morning
Magandang Tanghali----------------- Good Afternoon
Magandang Gabi--------------------- Good Evening
Mabuhay---------------------------- Long Live
Maligayang Pagdating---------------- Welcome

Basic Conversation

Magkano po ito?--------------------- How much is this?
Anong oras na?---------------------- What time is it?
Nasan ako?-------------------------- Where am I?
Paano pumunta sa________?--------- How to get to_________?
Nasan po ang CR?--------------------Where is the comfort room?

Impress the locals by using these phrases but notice that they'll respond in English. Ain't it ironic?!

MABUHAY!