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Other forms of address are peculiar to the region. In old Manila and other towns with aristocratic pretensions, the titles Don and Doña are given respectfully to persons of rank and power. When addressed directly, they are referred to as either señor or señora. Their young, unmarried children are señorito/señorita.
Nowadays, however, people prefer to be called Mister or Miss or Missus, unless they have a professional title such as Dr., Atty., Engineer, etc. Everybody seems rank-conscious.
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Forms of Address
Mr. Aling äh-ling Ginang/Ginoo geeh'näng/geeh'nô-oh Binibini beeh-nee'beeh-neeh Ang iyong asawa ähng ee-yohng äh-säh'wä 
Letters
Dear Mr. Reyes, Mahal na mga Ginoo mä-häl näh mäng-äh gee-noh-oh Mahal kong William mä-häl kohng wil-liam Ang kagalanggalang na ... ähng kä-gäh-läng-gäh-läng näh ... Ang inyong lingkod ähng een-yohng leeng-kohd Buhos pusong gumagalang, boo-hohs poo'sohng goo-mä-gäh-läng |
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