Bato
Bato is a word in Philippine languages such as Tagalog and Cebuano that means stone or rock. It is cognate with the Indonesian-Malay batu and reflects a shared Austronesian linguistic heritage. In addition to its lexical use, bato appears in place names, personal names, and cultural expressions across the Philippines.
Geography and names: In the Philippines, two municipalities carry the name Bato. Bato, Camarines Sur is located
People and culture: The nickname Bato is associated with Ronald dela Rosa, a prominent Filipino law-enforcement
Usage: Beyond geography and nicknames, bato functions as a common surname or short-form given name in some