The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Today (August 15, 1928) is the 94th birth anniversary of Leandro V. Locsin, National Artist for Architecture. Leandro V. Locsin reshaped the urban landscape with a distinct architecture reflective of Philippine Art and Culture. He believes that true Philippine Architecture is “the product of two great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental… to … Read more
The late Dr. Gregorio T. Velasquez (September 2, 1901 – July 29, 1989), Professor Emeritus of Botany at the University of the Philippines, was the leader and catalyst in all aspects of the study of Philippine phycology. The title “Father of Philippine Phycology” was given to him as a tribute for his zealous interest, enthusiasm, … Read more
The bronze statue of UST founder Archbishop Miguel de Benavides The lot of Plaza Sto. Tomas was purchased by the Dominican Order in 1627 and was used as a cemetery and garden. It was bought by the city government in 1861, converted into a public plaza, and was turned over to the University of Santo … Read more
Bini The word and the man Bini is the root word of mabini, Tagalog for modest and demure. Said twice, bini becomes binibini, or maiden, the ideal Filipino “miss”. Mabini’s synonym is mahinhin, meaning behaving according to a standard of what is decorous, or being modest. More or less expressive of the attributes of kabinian … Read more
Nilutlot na Manok | @foodholidays.ph This Bagobo’s ancient dish is prepared on sacred mountain ranges. A forest chicken is cut into pieces and placed in a freshly-cut bamboo tube, added with coconut milk and healing spices. The top is secured with banana leaves and then heated over a wood fire. Once the roasted bamboo is … Read more