Mamalaka (en. To govern)

/ma-ma-la-ka/

Slang Meanings

having authority or being in charge
He should intervene because he has authority here.
Dapat siyang makialam, dahil siya ang may mamalaka dito.
representation of power
In every decision, there is always authority that should be considered.
Sa bawat desisyon, palaging may mamalaka na dapat isaalang-alang.
boss or leader
Our boss is the real authority in the office.
Yung boss namin, siya ang tunay na mamalaka sa opisina.