The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Portrait of Vicente Lim Mabuhay ang Beteranong Pilipino Today, we will be sharing a portrait of General Vicente Lim. Born in Calamba, Laguna, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in West Point in 1914. He then became part of the United States Army and taught various military courses until he joined the Philippine … Read more
Portrait of Magdalena Leones We continue our Portrait Drop to celebrate Women’s Role in History Month by featuring paintings of women who contributed to our long struggle for independence and nationhood. Today, we will be sharing a portrait of Magdalena Leones. Born in Lubuagan, Kalinga, Magdalena was training to be a deaconess of the United … Read more
Felix Laureano’s “Una Boda” is about village wedding customs. Matchmakers play a big role, in the groom’s party, including relatives and a matchmaker, visiting the bride’s family. The matchmaker persuades the bride’s family for her hand through verses, while the bride’s family sets conditions. If talks go well, a wedding date is set, and the … Read more
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines joins the Filipino people, especially the people of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental & Misamis Occidental, in commemorating the 124th Anniversary of the Battle of Cagayan-de-Misamis. At the dawn of 7 April 1900, signaled by the tolls of the bells of the church of Saint Augustine, the Liber … Read more
Felix Laureano’s ‘Acopiando Leña’ (Gathering Firewood) offers a poignant portrayal of late 19th-century rural Filipino life, focusing on the laborious task of gathering firewood. The image depicts individuals from a rural community engaged in this essential activity, showcasing their resilience and reliance on natural resources amidst lush surroundings typical of the Philippines during Laureano’s era. … Read more