The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
13 Martyrs of Cavite or Trece Martires 13 Filipinos supporting the Katipunan were executed by Spanish authorities in Plaza de Armas, Cavite City. They are known as the 13 Martyrs of Cavite or Trece Martires. They are: Maximo Inocencio Luis Aguado Hugo Perez Victoriano Luciano Jose Lallana Antonio San Agustin Agapito Conchu Feliciano Cabuco Maximo … Read more
Bakunawa is a giant sea serpent. In other stories, we have seven (7) moons a long time ago. But it was eaten by Bakunawa (Giant Sea Serpent) until only one is left. To protect the last moon, Bathala ordered the people to make noise using pots and pans to frighten the giant serpent.(Filipino mythology) Sa … Read more
The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture is Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. He is a Philippine National Artist for Architecture. He was born on September 5, 1929, and passed away on January 29, 2014. His vision to recreate paradise on earth by revolutionizing the design of local parks and urban spaces and by giving new meaning … Read more
Henry Otley Beyer is the father of Philippine Anthropology. He was born on July 13, 1883 and passed away on December 31, 1966. He was an American anthropologist, who spent most of his adult life in the Philippines teaching Philippine indigenous culture.(wikipedia) Henry Beyer authored the “Wave of Migration Theory. He theorized that early … Read more
Craving for Filipino food in China? Try the Kamayan Pusit and the Kamayan Seafood Set at Kamayan Philippine Seafood Restaurant in Chongqing. The restaurant’s bestsellers are: Kamayan Pusit – squid dish akin to Filipino adobong pusit but with the addition of Sichuan chili. Kamayan Seafood set prepared in boodle-fight style and eaten with bare hands … Read more