Almusal
Almusal is the first meal of the day, commonly referred to as breakfast in the Filipino context. In the Philippines it forms part of a traditional three-meal cycle that also includes tanghalian (lunch) and hapunan (dinner). While some speakers use agahan as a general term for morning meals, almusal remains widely understood in Tagalog and other Filipino languages.
Origin and usage: the term is believed to derive from the Spanish word almuerzo, but in Filipino
Typical foods: a Filipino almusal commonly combines starchy staples with protein and a hot beverage. Popular
Cultural role: breakfast routines differ between urban and rural areas. For many, almusal is a quick, practical