Example Sentences

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Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The disappearance prompts Jing-nan himself, disguised as a Filipino migrant, to go undercover as a plant employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The firing on Wednesday of two Type-88 missiles formed part of exercises in the Philippines between US, Australian, Filipino and Japanese troops as well as contingents from France, New Zealand and Canada.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Bynum, born to a Filipino mother, now lives in the offseason with his Filipino wife and young daughter on the outskirts of Manila.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The guerrillas are small groups of Filipino combatants who work with the US military to fight the Japanese.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly