Alexandra Schulze

Word of the Day for November 2, 2025: kalag-kalag

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<div><iframe class="megaphone-controller-iframe" style="min-height:480px;min-width:100%;max-height:unset;max-width:1000px;width:100%;border:none;transition:height 0.4s, width 0.4s;display:block;height:610px" src="https://68f1264bfaeb23a85c652ed4.mega.page/word-of-the-day---asexual-1-2-1-1" title="MegaController" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><script src="https://embed.megaphonetv.com/embed.js" data-name="megaphoneembed" type="text/javascript" defer=""></script><p>noun</p><p><strong>DEFINITION: </strong>The Cebuano term for the observance of All Souls&#x27; day. It is a tradition where families gather at the cemetery to remember and honor passed loved ones by praying over them, cleaning their graves, and lighting candles.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY:</strong> This comes from the Visayan root word &quot;kalag&quot;, which means &quot;soul&quot;. </p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these relevant articles related to today’s WORD OF THE DAY:  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/11/02/23/ano-nga-ba-ang-kaibahan-ng-all-saints-day-at-all-souls-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ano nga ba ang kaibahan ng All Saints&#x27; Day at All Souls&#x27; Day?</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/31/filipinos-visiting-loved-ones-graves-hope-to-preserve-tradition-1722" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Filipinos visiting loved ones&#x27; graves hope to preserve tradition</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new WORD OF THE DAY here on ABS-CBN.com.</p>

<p>The Cebuano term for the observance of All Souls' day. It is a tradition where families gather at the cemetery to remember and honor passed loved ones by praying over them, cleaning their graves, and lighting candles.</p>

The Cebuano term for the observance of All Souls' day. It is a tradition where families gather at the cemetery to remember and honor passed loved ones by praying over them, cleaning their graves, and lighting candles.