Here are the new words you can learn from Isko Moreno vocabulary
The newly-elected Mayor of Metro Manila has his own ‘Isko Moreno vocabulary’ which people can learn new words or terms.
Isko, as many knows, was a former actor who started his career in That’s Entertainment. Later on, he ventures into the world of politics and served the government as councilor and vice mayor.
During the 2019 midterm election, he ran against former President Erap Estrada for the mayoralty race. He won with a remarkable lead.
After his oath-taking as the new Mayor of the capital city of the Philippines, Isko started to implement drastic change which received different reactions.
Some agreed to his new policies, especially when he cleared the streets and sidewalks of Divisoria.
During a recent interview on Bandila with Julius Babao and Karen Davila, Mayor Isko Moreno shared a few words from his vocabulary, based on the report from PEP.
Here is the list of new words from Isko Moreno vocabulary that you can learn:
EDDIE
Definition: E ‘di siya!
PATTY
Definition: Pati siya!
He used these words when he said that people from the government of Manila before allegedly were receiving bribes.
“Let’s be honest with our conversation. The rule of the streets, honor among thieves. Iyan ang umiiral sa kalye, kaya ayan pag sinabi, ‘O para kay Eddie to, para kay Patty to.'”
LAM-A NA THIS
Definition: Alam Na This!
The Manila Mayor used this term that means “it is already an obvious thing”.
“Yun na yun, lam-a na this. kasi wala ka naman choice, e, dahil kapag hindi ka nagbigay, bukas wala kang tinda.”
GAYLA
Definition: Lagay
He pointed out that bribery already happened before in Manila.
“Ang buhay, real talk na tayo, a, gusto niyo ng details. Sige, gusto niyo ng details, hindi ka magga-gayla.”
I-CHUCHUCHU
Definition: Isusumbong
LESPU
Definition: Pulis
The Mayor used these terms as a consequence of what will happen if you will not give the bribe money.
“Maya-maya lang, darating na yung kulektor, i-chuchuchu ka na sa lespu.
LEDGI
Definition: Gilid
Mayor Isko used this term when he said the place where the vendors are allowed.
“I guarantee you, you go to Quiapo Church, punung-puno. O sabi ko, yung Plaza Miranda, wala [magtitinda]. Yung ledgi, okay lang sa akin yun.”
SPIDERMAN
Definition: A person doing an illegal electricity connection
He also said that there are also “paupahan” in Manila but it does not involve houses but electricity.
“Tapos yung mga siga, spiderman, ta-tap ‘tapos idi-distribute.”
You can watch the interview here.
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