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St. Scholastica’s College A formerly all-girls school located along Calle Pennsylvania (Leon Guinto Street) corner Calle Vito Cruz. Established by Benedictine Nuns from Germany in 1906 at Tondo. Relocated to its present site in 1914. Famous for its Conservatory of Music which was established in 1907. Famous buildings include the College Chapel by George Asp, … Read more

Philippine Hats a. Female head and back coverIvatan | BatanesVuyayuy, abaca, and cotton threadsH 87.5 cm; W 54.5 cm; D 18.5 cm b. Suklong/SuklangBontok | Bontoc, Mountain ProvinceRattan, bamboo, and cordH 16 cm; D 12.5 cm c. Sadok Manobo | Agusan Valley Palm, abaca, wood, and paint/resinH 8 cm; W 13 cm; L 38 cm … Read more

Portrait of Ruperto Kangleon Born in Macrohon, Leyte, he joined the Philippine Constabulary and was the commanding officer of the 81st Infantry Division of the USAFFE at the advent of the War. He fought the Japanese in Davao and Agusan and was captured. After escaping in December 1942, he formed a guerrilla group. By August … Read more

Lingling-o Worn as a symbol of fertility and good luck. The Lingling-O is one of the first symbols made and worn in the Philippines. Although the earliest known lingling-o dates from 500 BC, the art of jade carving and its trade in the region is much older. In 2000 BC, the Maritime Jade Road was … Read more

Felix Laureano’s photo “Acarreando Nipa y Bagaso” is a poignant depiction of the laborious process of transporting nipa palm leaves and bagaso, a byproduct of sugarcane processing. In the Philippines, nipa palm leaves are commonly used as a roofing material, while bagaso serves various purposes, including fuel and as a raw material for paper and … Read more