Philippine English Constructions in Select Original Pinoy Music Titles: An Analysis
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Philippine English, Original Pinoy Music, Content Analysis, Code-Mixing and SwitchingAbstract
This study examines the unique constructions of Philippine English as used in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song titles released from the Calendar Year 2020 to 2025 by analyzingTaglish blending, code-mixing, lexical innovation, syntactic structures, and discourse markers manifest in contemporary Filipino music. Drawing from World Englishes Theory, Code-Switching Theory, and Sociolinguistic Variation Theory, the research investigates how these constructions reflect the bilingual nature of Philippine society and its cultural attitudes toward language use. Findings reveal a strong influence of Tagalog-English code-mixing, localized grammatical structures, and semantic shifts reflecting the evolving nature of Philippine English in popular culture.Data analysis reveals significant patterns, including the integration of Filipino syntax with English lexicon, the use of discourse markers, reduplication, and semantic shifts in localized English expressions. Findings suggest that PhE in OPM titles not only mirrors everyday speech but also serves as a marker of linguistic identity, creativity, and cultural hybridity. While the study contributes to the growing body of research on Philippine English by highlighting its evolving role in contemporary media and popular culture, the researcher recommends to extend the current research by exploring broader linguistic, sociocultural, and commercial aspects of Philippine English, ensuring that its dynamic and evolving nature continues to be documented and understood.
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