Pambansang Laro ng Pilipinas Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines, who used an assorted range of weaponry for combat and self-defense. Encompassing both simple impact and edged weapons, arnis traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers, and spears. Arnis...
Angono Fisherman’s Festival Did you know? That this painting by Jose “Pitok” Blanco titled “Angono Fisherman’s Festival” contains more than a hundred human figures, and all are faces of real people! This mural painting took two years to complete, and Pitok...
Paoay Church by Fernando Amorsolo Fernando Amorsolo’s mastery of light and color in his oil paintings shows vividly in this pre-war artwork that he produced during the height of his artistic career. Visit the National Museum of the Philippines after the...
Mother and Child by Fernando Amorsolo Depictions of mother and child have featured in various artwork throughout history. Philippine National Artist for Painting, Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto, created this vibrant and tranquil image of a mother and her child surrounded by...
Busalian means “enchanting”, a spell-binder, or one possessing power or influence over others. A famous man. A hero. One of them is Peque Gallaga. Direk Peque is among the Philippines’ leading directors whose movies have spanned different genres. ...