The aired program is being rebroadcasted for a week in radio Radiko, an internet-based radio (
https://radiko.jp):
https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=CCL&t=20260205200000
Every first broadcast of the month, our program gives a friendly and easy-to-learn Filipino lesson. We dedicate the program to all who would like to learn the Filipino language, particularly to those of Filipino descent.
Key Words (PEBRERO 2026):
Kaba – nervous, nervousness (神経質な、緊張) presentiment (予感) anxiety (不安、心配)
カバ – hippopotamus
Dialog in Filipino (PEBRERO 2025):
C: Narito na tayo sa restoran.
N: Sigurado ka ba na dito ang miting?
C: Oo naman. Bakit ka nagtataka?
N: Takot ako sa mga lumang bahay. Ang lakas ng kaba ng dibdib ko.
C: Luma pero matibay at maganda ang loob niyan.
N: Bakit ang dilim sa loob? Hindi mawala and kaba ko.
C: Huwag kang mag-alala! Nagtitipid lang sa kuryente.
N: Dito ba talaga ang miting?
C: Oo. Mauna ka na sa loob. May kukunin lang ako sa kotse.
N: Aba! Biglang nagka-ilaw!!
C: Hapi Bertdey!!! Sorpresa naming lahat ito para sa iyo!
N: Naku! Salamat sa inyong lahat.
Dialog in English (PEBRERO 2026):
C: We’re here at the restaurant!
N: Are you sure this is where the meeting is?
C: Of course! Why are you wondering?
N: I’m afraid of old houses. My heart is beating fast. I’m anxious.
C: It’s old but it’s robust and beautiful inside.
N: Why is it so dark inside? My anxiety won't go away.
C: Don’t worry! Just saving electricity.
N: Is the meeting really here?
C: Yes. Go ahead inside. I’ll just get something in the car.
N: Hey! The lights are up!
C: Happy birthday!! This is a surprise from us all.
N: Oh my! Thank you very much to all!
V
ocabulary (PEBRERO 2026):
1. narito - here (ここ、ここに)
2. sigurado - sure (確か)
3. miting - meeting (会議)
4. nagtataka - wondering (不思議に思う)
5. takot - fear, afraid (恐怖、恐れ)
6. luma - old (古い)
7. bahay - house (家)
8. lakas - strong, intense (強い、激しい)
9. dibdib - chest (胸)
10. matibay - durable, strong, stable (耐久性、強度、安定性)
11. maganda - beautiful (綺麗)
12. loob - inside (中)
13. dilim - dark (暗い)
14. bakit - why (なぜ)
15. mawala - to disappear, to pass off (消える)
16. nagtitipid - saving, thriftiness (節約する)
17. kuryente - electricity (電気)
18. mauna - To go ahead (先に進む、先に行く)
19. kukunin - to get (取得する)
20. kotse - car (車)
21. bigla - suddenly (突然)
22. nagkailaw - lights up (点灯する)
23. sorpresa - surprise (サプライス、驚かす、びっくりさせる)
24. lahat - all (全て、皆、全部)
25. para sa iyo - for you (あなたのために)
For inquiries regarding the lesson:
https://cocolo.jp/service/Request/index/member/4200
