Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
Welcome
Used to welcome guests, literally happy arrival.
Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas!
Welcome to the Philippines!
'Maligayang pagdating' means 'Welcome', with 'maligaya' meaning 'happy' and 'pagdating' meaning 'arrival', emphasizing warmth in greeting arriving guests.
'Maligayang pagdating' is used in both formal and informal situations to welcome guests and is found in both spoken and written contexts.