This word is from the Spanish faena (meaning: labor). pahinante unskilled laborer tagabuhat, kargador “carrier” (loader) / stevedore Depending on which part of the Philippines you’re in — Ilocos, Cebu or the Tagalog-speaking areas − a pahinante could refer to a porter, stevedore (unloading cargo from ships at dock), member of a ship’s crew, personal … Continue reading "PAHINANTE"
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