The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
This draws from a paper all the way back in the 80s, when Carandang suggested that the Tagasalo is usually the eldest daughter. While the boys were allowed to play, she was taught the ways of the homemaker. So, at work and everywhere else, this dynamic is continued when women are expected to be like … Read more
We join the Filipino people in remembering Mariano Ponce on his 106th death anniversary (23 May 1918). He made history for his involvement in the Propaganda Movement and the Revolution, and he also wrote history, especially during the latter part of his life. Born in Baliwag, Bulacan on 22 March 1863, he finished medicine at … Read more
Viewing the gold kinnari at the museum is perfect timing. It is an auspicious timing actually, because it is Vesak month, also known as Saga Dawa among tantric practitioners. Buddhists believe that the kinnari or kinnara is, respectively, a female or male demigod who serves the deities. Fond of music, the female plays cymbals, and … Read more
National Cultural Property (Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan) An official type of declaration by Philippine heritage agencies that refers to a unique cultural property that possesses outstanding or highly exceptional historical, cultural, artistic, and scientific value, and is also known as Grade I Cultural Property. Isang opisyal na uri ng deklarasyon ng mga ahensyang pang-pamana sa Pilipinas … Read more
Heritage A property imbued with age, such as a tangible object/structure or intangible tradition, that is valued and passed on to posterity. You may want to read: Pook Pamana (Heritage Zone)