Filipinism

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Filipinism is a linguistic usage to or typical of the Philippines. (Only in the Philippines)

Wrong: Cope up 
Correct: cope with

Salvage = in PH it means murder but it refers to saving of goods from being damaged or destroy.

Wrong: Alright = it is non standard form.
Correct: all right

Wrong: Despite of
Correct: despite the or  in spite of

Wrong: With regards
Correct: with regard or as regards

Wrong: Open the light
Correct: Switch on the light

Wrong: captain ball
Correct: basketball team captain

Wrong: viand
Correct: any dish eaten with rice.

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