The LGBTQ+ LANGUAGE of the PHILIPPINES (Gay Lingo)

Ronnie 7/06/2025 03:41:00 PM

By: February 22, 2020 at 03:30AM

► SUBSCRIBE for daily travel videos: http://bit.ly/2hyQnZ1 ► INSTAGRAM for more! https://bit.ly/3Igo7t9 Believe it or not, there is an entire language in the Philippines that is spoken, written and understood by members of LGBTQ+ community and those who associate with them. It's known officially as "Swardspeak," unofficially known as "Gay Lingo," and in a nutshell, it's a mixture of Tagalog, English, Spanish and random celebrity names or random objects which means specific things when used in certain contexts. In my opinion, gay lingo is one of the most uplifting and admirable things about modern Filipino culture, and as someone who can speak Spanish and understand basic Tagalog, it's a very unique blend to my ears. Have you ever heard of Gay Lingo before? What are your thoughts about it? Follow @DrewBinsky on IG Stories for more stories like this! https://bit.ly/46v3ZNU TEXT ME +1 310 349 3854 and I will respond :) Do you want exclusive travel advice, need help planning a trip or want a personalized shoutout? Request a custom video from me on CAMEO: https://bit.ly/4le6GYD FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ►FB: https://bit.ly/3IgqLyV (I post daily videos there too) ►Instagram Stories: https://bit.ly/3Igo7t9 ►Tik Tok @DrewBinsky WHO AM I? My name is Drew Binsky and I am going to all 197 countries in the world. I make daily travel videos about people, culture and anything else I find interesting on the road. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel far and wide, because our planet is beautiful! MORE ABOUT ME: https://bit.ly/3Igo7JF CONTACT ME: drew (at) drewbinsky (dot) com

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Posted by: Ronnie

Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salam