Formal:
* Gusto ko - This is the most common and formal way to say "I like."
* Mahal ko - This literally means "I love," but it can be used to express strong liking, especially for things.
Informal:
* Gustong-gusto ko - This is a more emphatic way of saying "I like," similar to "I really like."
* Ang ganda/gwapo - This translates to "It's beautiful/handsome," and is used to express liking something.
* Ang sarap - This translates to "It's delicious," and is used to express liking food or something tasty.
Example Sentences:
* Gusto ko ang pizza. (I like pizza.)
* Mahal ko ang musika. (I love music.)
* Gustong-gusto ko ang bagong damit mo. (I really like your new dress.)
* Ang ganda ng bagong bahay nila. (Their new house is beautiful.)
* Ang sarap ng adobo. (The adobo is delicious.)
You can also add "na" after any of these phrases to emphasize the liking:
* Gusto ko na ang pizza. (I like pizza now.)
* Mahal ko na ang musika. (I love music now.)
Remember that Filipinos often use Tagalog, which is one of the major dialects of Filipino. So, these phrases are commonly used throughout the Philippines.