The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Lyric Theater Manila Manila’s cityscape was, and is, host to several world-class and amazing architectural masterpieces. These are landmarks that shaped not only the city but the lives of the people who experienced these structures. We honor Manila’s rich architectural heritage by shedding light on the individuals who designed these landmarks, the architects whose works … Read more
Quiapo’s Iconic Places of Worship Religion continues to play an important part in the lives of many Filipinos today, just as it did in the past. Quiapo is famous for the Friday devotions to the Black Nazarene at Quiapo Church, as well as devotions to Our Lady of Mount Carmel at the all-steel San Sebastian … Read more
Postage Stamps Commemorating Rizal On the 125th anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom, the Post Office honors him, and his contributions to the Filipino people. Rizal, during his short but meaningful life, furthered the advancement of knowledge through the practice of science, the quest for truth, and the study of life. Through these commemorative stamps, Rizal is … Read more
Palabok Tanza Mang Narsing of Tanza, Cavite sells pancit called “Palabok Tanza” every week at Calle Lopez Jaena. The distinct characteristics of this food are the thick noodles and the eco-friendly to-go wrapper. According to him, his ancestors started this business. You may want to read: Inasal Filipinas Restaurante Puyoy
Suyod (harrow) The Royal Cedula dated April 27, 1594 stated that the surrounding areas of Tondo, where Muntinlupa was once politically a part of, were given to the Augustinians as their missions. In his monograph entitled “Landed Estates in the Colonial Philippines,” Fr. Nicholas P. Cushner records that in 1700, Tondo had an area of … Read more