This word is from the Spanish faena (meaning: labor).
pahinante
unskilled laborer
tagabuhat, kargador
“carrier” (loader) / stevedore
Depending on which part of the Philippines you’re in — Ilocos, Cebu or the Tagalog-speaking areas − a pahinante could refer to a porter, stevedore (unloading cargo from ships at dock), member of a ship’s crew, personal driver, personal aide or assistant.
In general, a pahinante is a worker who performs manual labor.
Other related Tagalog words: kargador, manggagawa (worker)
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
pahinánte: kargador
mga pahinanteng naglalagak ng mga isda sa mga banyera
misspelling: pahinate