The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
National Teacher’s Day Post:Producing Our Teachers: Manila Institutions That Helped Shape Our EducatorsGraphics: Jirah MillanoText: Diego Torres Happy National Teacher’s Day! Today, as we celebrate the efforts and dedication of our educators, allow us to look back and pay homage to the educators of the past by getting to know some educational institutions that helped … Read more
Fried Eggs Worm Time to catch some eggs–err—worms! Would you be willing to catch worms if they looked like this? Today is Wild Life Wednesday and we introduce you to the wiggly fried eggs worm (Archipheretima middletoni)! It is known for its deep indigo-blue color with scattered white spots and yellow centers along its back, … Read more
Manila History: October 3, 1603The 1603 Sangley Rebellion BeginsResearcher: Ivan Beley | Graphics: Diego TorresTemplate: Miguel Ordono On October 3, 1603, the eve of the feast of Saint Francis, at around 11 p.m., the Sangley or Chinese residents of Manila rose in revolt following several months of growing tensions between them and the Spaniards. The … Read more
Fiestang Kuliat Here are some historical facts about the feast and the renowned image venerated, considered as one of a kind, and also the most celebrated image of the Holy Guardian Angel in the Philippines. Did you know that this is the longest fiesta celebration in the country, expanding through the whole month of October … Read more
KULIAT • (koo-LYUHT) The old name of Angeles City, the largest Kapampángan city, was taken from the name of a local vine (Gnetum gnemon); also the name of the city’s month-long festival is considered one of the longest festivals in the Philippines Common Hispanicized spelling: Culiat You may want to read: Palapat Festival