"Samtang" is a word in WARAY, HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO

Samtang - meanwhile; while

sámtang - (Probably contr. of sa
hámtang). As long as, whilst, meanwhile.

sámpay – sángal
Sámtang nga walâ akó sing pílak, índì akó
makabakál sing áwto. As long as I am
without money (I have no money), I cannot
buy an auto. (cf. miéntras).

samtang while, at the same time as.
Pagbása samtang nag-paábut ka, Read while you are waiting.
ka-an n {1} time in the meanwhile.
Sa kasamtángan, siya ang intsards, For the mean-time, he is in charge.
{2} person acting in temporary or sub-stitute capacity.
Kasamtángan nga mamahandì sa kapunúngan, The acting treasurer of the organization.
ka-an() n temporary.
Hatágan kag kasamtangan nga kagawásan kun magbinuutan, You will be given temporal liberty if you behave well.