Agujas

Agujas is a type of accessory used to pin mantilla or veils to the hair. These accessories have coiled and texture parts to keep the veils in place. Agujas is used also as a decoration to the hair. Usually it has gold, silver, and pearls as designs. Ang Agujas ay isang aksesorya pang-buhok na ginagamit … Read more

Salakab

Salakab Salakab is a basket-shaped fish trap made up of bamboo sticks fastened by rattan ropes. According to the book titled “An Evaluation of the Fishery Resources of Laguna de Bay” written by Medina N. Delmendo, a census made on the fishing activity in Laguna de Bay revealed that there were about 13,000 full-time fishermen … Read more

Wakis

The women of Bontoc Igorot wear the wakis, a rigid, corded girdle with a long fringe. The girdle is worn and used together with lufid clothing. It is about 4 inches wide and wraps around the waist twice. It usually has a white base-color and designs in yellow, green, black and red. Lufid and wakis … Read more

Makahiya

Makahiya (the shy plant) folds its leaves inwards when touched. The sense of touch (pansalat) is one way to celebrate Filipino culture. Magandang puno ka nga pero di tumulong sa kapwaAyan tuloy, nagalit si diwataPak! Isa ka nang makahiya.Ang alamat ng makahiya, bow. You may want to read: Anahaw Talisay Tree

Graciano Lopez Jaena

Graciano Lopez Jaena was born on 18 December 1856. He began his involvement in the propaganda movement at home in Iloilo, where he wrote “Fray Botod,” a satire on friars. He then escaped to Spain where he became the first editor-in-chief of La Solidaridad. He also wrote various speeches and articles admired by his peers … Read more