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“The Story of Maru and Ilaw is part historical and part local folktale in the fishing town of Hagonoy, Bulacan. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish, when the land of Bulacan was still ruled by various Muslim Datu’s (Chieftains). There was once a Fisherman named MARU, who lived his life, harvesting the rich bounty … Read more

The Three Galleries of the Museo ng Muntinlupa tell the story of the city through the years. The Buhay Gallery, The Talino Gallery, and The Lakas Gallery. The Museo ng Muntinlupa’s permanent galleries tell about the inspiring story of how the city transformed from a humble fishing community and empty landscape to one of the … Read more

The King and Queen of Hearts Canvas by Bert Monterona  According to its artist Bert Monterona, the subject of this piece is as challenging to articulate in art as it is in words. The King and Queen of Hearts are the backdrops of this artwork, each representing disparate and changing roles. Although a playing card … Read more

Gitgit Instrument The gitgit or the three-stringed indigenous violin of the Hanunoo-Mangyan is not only an instrument that plays during the interludes of an ambahan poem. It also serves as a vessel for some of the ambahan scripts. The ambahan is often engraved in handy items such as lime, betel nut, and tobacco containers, bolo … Read more

Slice of Life by Larry Alcala The National Artist for Visual Arts Lauro “Larry” Alcala, a Bicolano from Daraga, Albay, is the famous creator of the entertaining cartoon called the “Slice of Life.” The “Slice of Life” has been presented as satirical yet entertaining. Readers set off on a quest to find the cartoonist’s face … Read more