‘Talipanpan,’ an ancient Kapampangan word, and the impeachment trial

The Manila Times 46 h Philippines

THERE are two direct translations of the Kapampangan word “talipanpan”: alias and “nom de guerre.” The peak of its usage was during the Japanese occupation and that was because most of the fighters of the Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon, or Huks — from the ordinary fighters to the celebrated commanders — used aliases. Casto Alejandrino, the rare combination of Mar

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