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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “Mothering”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777998843186May_Slanguage_Mothering-Thumb.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Mothering (Noun)</strong></div><p>[muhth-er-ing]</p><p>Mothering means slay, by showing unapologetic confidence and nurturing power. </p><p>The use of “mothering” as a slang expression gained widespread popularity because of Vice Ganda’s role in the MMFF film “Call Me Mother.” His role in the film, despite not being an actual mother, takes on a distinctly maternal role. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cFZmGrP108E" title="&#x27;Call Me Mother&#x27; Official Trailer | Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Being a mother is not measured by gender. It is beyond blood, and it is deep inside the heart. It&#x27;s Showtime host exemplifies what mothering truly means, not only slaying by style but by showing his unconditional love, the strength to stand tall, and the wisdom that guides those around him. Indeed, a true testament of a mother&#x27;s love.</p><div><a href="https://youtu.be/pvxijj3ygwA?si=xXQthRkeJeuyQK_f"><strong>Vice to Ryan Bang </strong></a></div><div><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/ST37G7qL0lc?si=dD3LXscg7cC5v-Sv">Vice to Awra </a></strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/b4qhCJ7c2as?si=BzX7B4dP9IZ3_V2W" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vice to Jackie </a></strong></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/Yx1y1niJ4Vs?si=k3Hz71EpVvxyIkNz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TNT Boys</strong></a></div><p>A salute to all mothers: those who love without limit, sacrifice without hesitation, and shape the future through the lives they nurture—whether by blood or by choice. Keep Mothering! Happy Mother&#x27;s Day!</p>

<p>The use of “mothering” as a slang expression gained widespread popularity because of Vice Ganda’s role in the MMFF film. His role in the film, despite not being an actual mother, takes on a distinctly maternal role.</p>

The use of “mothering” as a slang expression gained widespread popularity because of Vice Ganda’s role in the MMFF film. His role in the film, despite not being an actual mother, takes on a distinctly maternal role.