The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Today in History, On October 17 of 1857, Máximo Viola y Sison, physician, member of the Propaganda Movement, & Filipino revolutionary leader, was born in Barrio Sta. Rita, San Miguel, Bulacan. He funded the 1st publication of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. Born to Pedro Viola and Isabel Sison of Bulacan, he pursued his pre-medical studies … Read more
Bantak Bantak is a traditional fishing implement used by Boholano fisherfolks in Antequera. You may want to read: Panggaw
Pasgong (crab trap) is a traditional fishing implement. You may want to read: Beabag Bantak Lambay
Saguran (Buri Palm weaving tradition of Bohol) According to the Department of Trade and Industry, the saguran weaving industry of Bohol is worth Php 60 million per year. Saguran is currently being produced in the towns of Tubigon, Inabanga, and Danao, and this is made possible by the dedication and creativity of these Boholano weavers. … Read more
Polynesian chestnuts (Inocarpus fagiferus) are locally known in Butuan as “kayam”. Kayam must have been seasonal calorie producers and nourishers of the early inhabitants in Butuan. Excavated fragmentary fruit covers disclosed that the seed was obtained by chopping across the fruit, while present-day Butuanon slice away the pericarp and slit open the fruit cover … Read more