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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “matet”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758553264849SL-ArticleImg_11-Beki-matet.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “matet”"/></div><p>The Bekimon (Gay Filipino slang language) term for &quot;magnanakaw&quot; (thief) is &quot;matet&quot;. This term is often used by some LGBTQ+ people in the Philippines, and is a unique blend of Tagalog, English, and other influences. </p><div><br/></div><p>Gamitin natin ng bongga (with references to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sins-of-the-father"><em><strong>Sins of the Father</strong></em></a>): </p><p>In the drama series, Mike Trinidad (John Arcilla) is the father of Samuel Trinidad (Gerald Anderson). Mike&#x27;s involvement in the Yayaman Tayo Investment Fund Scam led to overwhelming &quot;matet&quot; accusations, with Samuel falsely implicated of being a &quot;matet&quot; as well. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Links:  </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/11/10-scenes-from-sins-of-the-father-showcased-gerald-andersons-impressive-prowess-in-action-as-samuel-0111"><strong>10 scenes from “Sins of the Father” showcasing Gerald Anderson’s action prowess: </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/8/13/gerald-anderson-steps-into-the-director-s-chair-for-sins-of-the-father-1130"><strong>Gerald Anderson directs &#x27;Sins of the Father&#x27;: </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/8/19/gerald-sasabak-bilang-director-sa-sins-of-the-father-0008"><strong>Gerald, sasabak bilang director sa “Sins of the Father”: </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sins-of-the-father"><strong>Sins of the Father website: </strong></a></div>