Salamat is the Tagalog word for thank you, widely spoken in the Philippines, and pairing it with the English word thanks makes the meaning clear even to listeners who do not speak Tagalog. Short bilingual clips like this spread easily on soundboards and in gaming and streaming communities, where a fast reaction is more useful than typing a reply. Its popularity comes from that instant clarity and friendly tone, so creators keep using it for gratitude moments, polite sign offs and humorous exchanges where a plain thanks would feel too flat.