Oton Gold Death Mask

Discovery of the Oton Gold Death Mask The Oton Gold Death Mask was discovered in situ on June 5, 1967, at Grave #6 in Mediavilla Property in San Antonio, Oton, Iloilo. The property was among the four areas systematically excavated by National Museum anthropologists, headed by Dr. Alfredo Esguerra Evangelista and Dr. Felipe Landa Jocano, … Read more

Bulang

Cockfighting, known as “Bulang” in Hiligaynon, has been a long-standing tradition among Filipinos, with roots dating back to pre-colonial times. While originally involving a simpler form of combat without blades, the Spanish occupation introduced the use of blades and permanent arenas, a practice that persists today. The Ilonggos, in particular, are renowned for their patronage … Read more

Calle Real Iloilo

Calle Real Iloilo  This photograph by Felix Laureano shows Iloilo’s Calle Real. Now J.M. Basa Street is the first Anglo-Chinese commercial area that emerged as a result of the booming sugar trade. It was lined with numerous bazaars, inns, cafes, and other establishments, and was the liveliest street in the city. Imported goods and merchandise … Read more

Eiffel Tower in Iloilo?

Eiffel Tower in Iloilo?  This is a photograph of Felix Laureano of Catedral de Jaro with a bamboo tower that was built to mark the Eiffel Tower’s inauguration during the 1889 Paris Exposition. The Cathedral is dedicated to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The church built before 1726 was damaged in an 1824 earthquake and was … Read more

Legal Age in the Philippines

Legal Age in the Philippines Legal age to marry – 18 Legal to enter into contract – 18 Legal age to vote – 18 Legal age to drive – 17 Legal age of sexual consent – 16 (Republic Act No. 11648) You may want to read: Tornadoes in the Philippines