The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Isabelo Tampinco was a Chinese mestizo artist in the late 18th century known as the “Juan Luna of sculpture”. Isabelo Tampinco Sculpture Works Among his prominent works are: the facade of the Manila Cathedral, high relief on the molave door of Santo Domingo church in Quezon City, main altars of Saint William’s Cathedral in … Read more
Philippine Eagle Makilala Hiraya Philippine Eagle Makilala Hiraya finally gets to fly back home after over a month of recovery at the Philippine Eagle Foundation! Happy World Conservation Day! Big thanks to everyone especially to the conservation partners – DENR XII, Municipality of Makilala, Energy Development Corporation, and EDC Binhi. Makilala Hiraya is a … Read more
Bungisngis is also known as Mahentoy in the northern part of Davao. It is a one-eyed giant who lives in the forest and woods. It is a happy and playful cyclops although it looks really scary. When it’s near you, you will hear it giggling hence the name. You may want to read: Tambal Mga … Read more
Tiktik Monster The Tiktik is shapeshifting Elementos (creature) who can transform into animals, usually a giant bird. Before they attack you, you will hear a faint “tiktik” from the distance but don’t let it fool you. If the sound of the “tiktik” is loud, it means it’s far away but if it gets quieter, that … Read more
The Kon Leche is a four-page weekly periodical containing Spanish satirical writings published in Manila from 1898-1899. The artifact in focus of the NHCP Museum of Philippine Political History today, July 25, 2020, is “The Kon Leche”- a 4-paged periodical that reflected Spanish sentiments in the last years of Spain empire in the Philippines. … Read more