derived from "gilid" (Tagalog or
Filipino for "side" or "beside") and "village" (refers to the exclusive villages in the
Philippines like Ayala Alabang etc.)
means an area, subdivision, village or social housing (and even squatters' area) located beside or near an exclusive upper scale subdivision.
a word used to poke fun to
people living in low-class conditions
Johnny Cruise: Dude, there's a party tonight at my place in Alabang. You're in my Village right? You're invited.
Juan de
la Cruz: Uhm, I
don't tink I can get inside, me no have gate pass, I live in Alabang but only Alabang gillage.