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28/10/2026

Shroud,

A Noun,

A length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.

Translation.
In Tagalog: tela,
In Pangasinan: abél,
In Ilocano: Luálo,

Now let's try to use the word "shroud" in a sentence,

English: "The body was wrapped in a shroud."
Tagalog: Ang bangkay ay binalot sa tela.

Pangasinan: Say bangkay ed binalkot na abél.

Ilocano: Ti tawa ket nabalkot iti Luálo,

For our Trivia,

The Shroud of Turin
is a centuries-old linen cloth showing the faint image of a man. Revered by many as the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ.

26/10/2026

Putrid,

An adjective,

The word sinister describes decayed and giving off a foul, sickening odor, or informally, something very unpleasant, ugly, or of poor quality.

Translation.
In Tagalog: agnas,
In Pangasinan: agnas,
In Ilocano: mabuyok,

Now let's try to use the word "Putrid" in a sentence,

English: The dead animal on the road has become putrid quickly."

Tagalog: Mabilis naagnas ang patay na hayop sa daan.
Pangasinan: Maplesya naagnas so inatey ya ayep ed dalan.
Ilocano: Napartak a mabuyok ti natay nga ayup iti dalan.

For our Trivia,

The word comes from the Latin putridus, meaning "rotten." In historical medical history, before germ theory was understood, doctors believed in the "Miasma Theory."

26/10/2026

📚🎬 MDC LIBRARY SPOOKFEST: FREE FILM SHOWING IS ON‑GOING!
Calling all MDC students! Our spooky movie screenings are happening now at MDC Library until October 27! Catch the films from 9:00 AM‑11:00 AM & 1:00 PM‑3:00 PM — limited seats available, come early! Bring your friends and join the fun! 👻

26/10/2026

Alam Mo Ba?

Ang salitang Undas ay mula sa salitang Kastila na honras, ibig sabihin ay pagpaparangal sa mga yumao. Ipinagdiriwang ito tuwing Nobyembre 1 at 2, pag-alala sa mga pamilyang lumisan.
Dinadayo ang sementeryo upang magsindi ng kandila, mag-alay ng bulaklak, magdasal, at magsama-sama bilang pamilya.
Pinagsama nito ang sinaunang kaugalian ng pag-alala sa ninuno at tradisyong Katoliko. Undas

24/10/2026

📚🌍 Today, October 24, 2026. The Metro-Dagupan Colleges Library celebrates United Nations 2026!
Celebrating global peace, unity, and hope through creativity!
Our students’ handmade cultural dolls represent the diversity of nations, a beautiful reminder that we are one world, one community. Happy United Nations Celebration from MDC Library!

22/10/2026

Sinister,

An adjective,

The word sinister describes something that gives a strong impression of evil, malice, danger, or impending harm.

Translation.
In Tagalog: masama,
In Pangasinan: ma-uges
In Ilocano: dakes.

Now let's try to use the word "Sinister" in a sentence,

English: The villain has a sinister plan.

Tagalog: Ang kontrabida ay may masamang balak.

Pangasinan:"Say kalaban et walay ma-uges to ya plano."

Ilocano: Ti kabusor ket addaan iti da-kes a plano.

For our Trivia,

The word comes from the Latin word sinister, which originally just meant "left" or "on the left side."

22/10/2026

ALAM MO BA?

📍 Ang Batanes ang pinakahilagang lalawigan ng Pilipinas at ito rin ang pinakamaliit sa buong bansa!
🏠 Kilala ito sa matitibay na bahay na bato na itinayo upang makayanan ang malalakas na bagyo.
👒 Ang mga mamamayan ay tinatawag na Ivatan .May sarili silang wika at tradisyunal na kasuotan tulad ng Vakul.
🌊 Binubuo ito ng mga pulo, at sa malinaw na araw, makikita ang Taiwan mula sa pinakadulong bahagi nito!
💚 Tinatawag itong "Huling Hangganan ng Hilaga" ,isa sa pinakamalinis, pinakapayapa, at pinakamagandang lugar sa Pilipinas.

21/10/2026

Thank you so much, Prof. Kri de Asis - Hernaez, for your generous book donation to the MDC Library!
Your kindness will surely benefit many students and enrich our collection.
We are deeply grateful for your support to our learners. 💛

21/10/2026

Sepulchre,

A Noun,

A small room, vault, or monument, cut into rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried.

Translation.
In Tagalog: puntod,
In Pangasinan: lobok,
In Ilocano: tanem.

Now let's try to use the word "Sepulchre" in a sentence,

English: "We visited the clean stone sepulchre in the cemetery."

Tagalog: "Binalikan namin ang malinis na puntod sa sementeryo."

Pangasinan:"Binisita mi imay malinis a lobok ed sementeryo."

Ilocano: "Gimmimong kami sadiay nadalus a tanem idiay sementeryo."

For our Trivia,

The word sepulchre comes from the Latin root sepelire, which simply means "to bury." Over centuries, it traveled through Old French (sepulcre) before entering the English language around the 13th century.

20/10/2026

Skinwalker,

A Noun,

It refers to an extremely malevolent witch or sorcerer who has gained the supernatural ability to shape-shift into, possess, or disguise themselves as any animal.

Translation.
In Tagalog: aswang,
In Pangasinan: aswang,
In Ilocano: aswang.

Now let's try to use the word "Skinwalker" in a sentence,

English: "I saw the old woman who turned into a skinwalker."

Tagalog: nakita ko ang matandang babae na naging aswang.

Pangasinan: "Anengneng ko may akulaw ya nagmaliw ya aswang."

Ilocano: "Nakitak diay baket a nagbalin nga aswang."

For our Trivia,

In Navajo culture, discussing skinwalkers with outsiders—or even saying their name out loud—is strictly taboo. Traditional Navajo people believe that talking about them draws their attention and invites bad luck or malevolent energy.

Address

Metro-Dagupan Colleges, National Highway, Salay
Mangaldan
2432

Telephone

+63755226367

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