Lifestyle

Sano

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  “Kung naa mosyagit og “SANO”, Bol-anon ka kung molingi ka” (If someone shouts “SANO”, you’re a Boholano if you respond) Sano is short for paisano, a word borrowed from the Spanish lexicon originally meaning peasant but has evolved to mean something that Boholanos can relate to, reflecting their history of inter-island trading, migration, and … Read more

Kulun: Traditional salt pots

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Kulun: Traditional salt pots In markets around Bohol, one can still buy the traditional round-bottom clay pot which locals call Ku’n (short for kulun) along with other earthenware products such as flowerpots called ka-ang, and stoves called sug-ang. This indigenous pottery tradition goes back to the pre-colonial period. Archaeological sites from various locations on the … Read more

Kinampay Ube

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Kinampay ube The Ubi or Purple Yam (Dioscorea alata) is an essential and healthy crop in the Philippines and is considered a high-value root crop. Bohol, with its agricultural lands, grows many varieties of this expensive root crop. Sandy loam or silt loam fertile, well-drained soil areas with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C are … Read more

Nipa Palm in the Philippines

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Nipa Palm in the Philippines One of the important plants and a valued resource in Bohol and all over the Philippines is the Nipa, a mangrove palm, which could be used as roofing as well as walling of houses. Commonly seen in the hinterland communities in Bohol as well as in the lowland communities are … Read more

Anonas Fruit

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The Anonas fruit (custard apple) is widespread throughout the Philippines. It was brought here from Mexico by the Galleon trade. It usually bears fruit, which is edible, from May to July. It belongs to the same family as atis (sugar-apple). Ang puno ng Anonas ay kalat sa Pilipinas. Dala ito ng kalakalang Galyon mula Mehiko. … Read more