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Manton de Manila (Manila Shawl) Inspired by the Filipino dress, the embroidered silk shawl was actually made in China and exported to the Philippines, Latin America, and Europe via the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. It was popular among wealthy Filipino women from the 18th to the 19th centuries. You may want to read: Filipiniana dress as … Read more

Atty. Leo B. Malagar appointed Deputy National Statistician Newly appointed PSA Assistant Secretary Atty. Leo Malagar takes the seat as Deputy National Statistician of the Civil Registration and Central Support Office. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) welcomes newly appointed Assistant Secretary Atty. Leo B. Malagar, who is also the new Deputy National Statistician (DNS) of … Read more

Maligay In the Sama wedding tradition, when a man wishes to get married, he informs his parents about it, to do the courting. Together with their relatives, they have to please the woman’s parents and relatives to get their approval. If the woman and her parents accept the other party’s proposal, a “pagkawin” or formal … Read more

The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Souvenir Sheet The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Souvenir Sheet is presented by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) as its commemorative issuance for the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines this 2021. You may want to read: EDSA LRT Station Map  

16th-Century Philippine Power Couples From the Boxer Codex Visayan Noble Couple Tagalog Noble Couple Tattoed Visayan Couple Noble Tagalog Couple Zambal Couple You may want to read: Daygon Maranao lotoan