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How do you say welcome in the Filipino?

"Welcome" in Filipino can be said in a few different ways, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Maligayang pagdating (ma-lee-ga-yang pag-da-ting) - This is the most common and formal way to say "Welcome." It literally means "Happy arrival."

* Tanggapin po namin kayo (tang-gap-in po na-min ka-yo) - This translates to "We welcome you," and is also a very formal way to greet someone.

Informal:

* Welcome (wel-kom) - This is the English word, which is often used in Filipino.

* Mabuhay (ma-boo-hay) - This is a common greeting that can also mean "Welcome" in Filipino. It literally means "Live long."

* Halika na (ha-li-ka na) - This means "Come on" or "Come in" and is a more casual way to welcome someone.

The best way to choose which phrase to use depends on the situation and the relationship you have with the person you are welcoming.

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