The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The “Curse” Behind Juan Luna’s “Portrait of a Lady” (Also known as Mi Novia or Portrait of Paz Pardo de Tavera) Circa 1885 The renowned portrait of Paz Pardo de Tavera, painted by her husband Juan Luna, is overshadowed by a haunting history of murder and a curse said to bring misfortune to its owners. … Read more
Graphite on paper artwork by Guillermo Tolentino Liberty Granting Independence to Filipinos This graphite on paper artwork by Guillermo Tolentino depicts Lady Liberty handing the Philippine Flag to a lady in traditional attire, symbolizing the Philippines. This drawing represents the United States granting the Philippines self-governance, officially recognized on July 4, 1946. Tolentino, the country’s … Read more
The “Bust of Juan Luna y Novicio” by Spanish sculptor Mariano Benlliure found its permanent home in the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) after being handed over by MIB Capital Corporation, which had safeguarded the sculpture in its vault since 1978. The bust, a testament to the friendship between Benlliure and Luna during the … Read more
El Gobernador y el ObispoFelix Resurreccion Hidalgo1896 The El Gobernador y el Obispo is an oil painting by Filipino artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo (1855-1913). It shows Don Gomez Perez Dasmariñas, 7th Governor and Captain-General of the Philippines, and Fray Domingo de Salazar, a Dominican Friar and 1st Bishop of Manila deliberating about the dispatch of … Read more
In celebration of the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, the NHCP Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo and the Municipality of Kawit present “Mga Sáyang Pumilayláy: The Lilith Reyes-Perez Collection”. The exhibit will open on the 12th of June 2024, Wednesday, at 9:00 a.m. at the GF of the Aguinaldo Shrine. Mga Sáyang Pumilayláy is an exhibition … Read more