The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The SS Corregidor Model and render: Kathryna Alejandro Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the SS Corregidor. In the early hours of December 17, 1941, the SS Corregidor struck a mine as it navigated its way out of Manila Bay’s minefields. The ship, overloaded with people trying to leave Manila for the … Read more
Pagbibigayan: The Filipino Spirit of Gift-Giving Christmas, considered the happiest season, has always been celebrated by Filipinos with anticipation. It is synonymous with parties, gift-giving, and similar expressions of gratitude for all the blessings received. Giving or sharing reflects on the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity who came to the … Read more
Kagli It’s the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and a Kapampángan town is named after it which is considered as the town’s patron saint. KAGLÎ • (kuhg-LEE’)(to) conceive, conception; pregnancy cravingsRoot: aglîTagálog (Filipino): lihî Derived WordKÁKAGLÎ • (KAH-kuhg-lee’)conceiving; craving (during pregnancy)Tagálog (Filipino): naglílihì PÁMANGAGLÎ • (PAH-muh-nguhg-lee’)conception; pregnancy cravingTagálog (Filipino): paglilihî Verb Conjugationkumaglî, kákaglî, kínaglî – … Read more
Bulul are anthropomorphic wood carvings central to the Ifugao rice culture in Northern Luzon. Sculpted from different types of hardwood such as narra, ipil, and fig, the bulul is considered one of the most significant Ifugao art forms. Usually, it depicts a pair of male and female human figures carved in standing, squatting, or sitting … Read more
Gambul It’s World Soil Day! How do you say “cultivate” or “till the soil” in your language? GAMBUL • (guhm-BOOL)(to) cultivate, till the soilTagálog (Filipino): bungkál Verb Conjugationgumambul, gágambul, gínambul – to cultivate, till the soil (Actor Focus)gambulan, gagambulan, ginambul – to cultivate, till the soil (Object Focus) Example SentenceGinambul dé ing gabun na nítang … Read more