blocktimer n.— «Most of these hard-hitting journalists—print or broadcast—are independent, free-lancers, or in our broadcast parlance, “blocktimers.”» —“Why they kill local journalists” by Nonie C...
OKW n.— «The Philippines should pursue programs that would hone the country’s emerging manpower pool: the overseas knowledge workers (OKW).» —“RP urged to hone skills of knowledge workers” by Maricel E. Estavillo IT...
Susmaryosep n. an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or emphasis. Etymological Note: From Spanish Jesus, Mary, Joseph. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Susmaryosep n.— «According to officials, SANCANCO had been discharging effluent by 3400 mg/l exceeding the allowable 80 mg/l. Susmaryosep! DENR also said that SANCANCO has been operating without permit.» —“Philippine Environment III:...
Susmaryosep n.— «In the words of one vendor, who loudly remonstrated that what she earned was not even enough to cover the debts she accumulated as puhunan: “Susmaryosep!”» —“Taxing the underground economy” by...
OFW n.— «That’s because de la Cruz, a father of eight, is considered a national hero—not for anything this unassuming truck driver has done, but because of who he represents: the Overseas Filipino Worker, known as an OFW in local parlance...