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Word of the Day for August 25, 2025: dakila

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756080601882WOTD_1200x800_dakila.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div>da-ki-la / adjective <div></div><p>A Tagalog word meaning &quot;noble&quot;, &quot;great&quot;, or &quot;heroic&quot;; used to describe someone or something possessing admirable qualities, honor, or moral excellence.</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these relevant articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY:</strong><br id="isPasted"/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/focus/08/27/17/who-are-considered-national-heroes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Who are considered national heroes?</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/26/group-speaks-out-against-exclusion-of-heroes-from-new-polymer-bills-1554" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><br id="isPasted"/>Group runs in protest of heroes&#x27; exclusion from new polymer bills</a> <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/focus/06/12/18/heroes-on-money-a-representation-of-ph-history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><br id="isPasted"/>Heroes on money: A representation of PH history</a></p><div><br/></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new WORD OF THE DAY here on ABS-CBN.com.  </p>

<p>A Tagalog word meaning "noble", "great", or "heroic"; used to describe someone or something possessing admirable qualities, honor, or moral excellence.</p>

A Tagalog word meaning "noble", "great", or "heroic"; used to describe someone or something possessing admirable qualities, honor, or moral excellence.