Formal:
* Ay (pronounced "eye") - This is the most common way to say "are" in formal situations. It is used as a linking verb, similar to "is" or "am" in English.
Informal:
* Nasa (pronounced "nah-sah") - This is a more informal way to say "are" and is often used in everyday conversation. It is used with a noun or pronoun to indicate location or state. For example: "Nasa bahay siya" (He/She is at home).
* Nandoon (pronounced "nan-doon") - This is another informal way to say "are" and is used to indicate presence in a particular location. For example: "Nandoon sila" (They are there).
* Narito (pronounced "nah-ree-toh") - This is used to indicate presence in the current location. For example: "Narito kami" (We are here).
Other variations:
* Mayroon (pronounced "may-roon") - This means "there is/are" and is often used in place of "are" in some contexts. For example: "Mayroon bang tao?" (Are there any people?).
* Ilan (pronounced "ee-lan") - This means "how many" and can also be used to ask about the existence or number of something. For example: "Ilan ang tao?" (How many people are there?).
The best way to say "are" in the Philippines depends on the specific context and the level of formality.