"Laging Handa" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Tagalog Laging Handa. Literally, “always prepared/ready”. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|tl|Laging Handa}} Borrowed from Tagalog Laging Handa, {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|always prepared/ready}} “always prepared/ready”, {{lit|always prepared/ready}} Literally, “always prepared/ready” Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolink=1}} Laging Handa
  1. A barangay of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Categories (place): Places in Metro Manila, Philippines, Places in Quezon City, Places in the Philippines
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