The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The above mosaic is the masterpiece of mosaic artist Lisa de Leon-Zayco and sculptor Rafael ‘Paeng’ Paderna (both Negrenses), which is now displayed on the grounds of The Negros Museum in Bacolod City. It was unveiled in April 2019. This imposing work welcomes the visitors of The Negros Museum in Bacolod City. The Two Negrense … Read more
Diarrhea (Pagtatae) is contracted through dirty or stale or spoiled foods and drinks. Signs or Symptoms: Immediate Remedy: A mother should continue breastfeeding her newborn child even if suffering from diarrhea. Agarang Lunas sa Pagtatae o Diarrhea Ang Pagtatae o Diarrhea ay nakukuha sa pamamagitan ng marumi o sirang pagkain at inumin. Mga palatandaan: Matubig … Read more
On this day, May 1, 1903, Filipino labor leader Dominador Gomez, who headed the Unión Obrera Democrática Filipina, Philippine’s first labor union, led a demonstration of over 100,000 Filipino workers from Plaza Moriones, Tondo to the gates of Malacañang Palace. They chanted slogans against American imperialism and called on Gov. Gen. William H. Taft … Read more
The following are gods appointed by Bathala to live with the mortals:(Tagalog and Kapampangan mythology) Lakan Bakod (Lord of fences) The protector of the growing crops.God of Abundance. Lakan Bakod has known the anito of abundance, fences, and the fruits of the earth. In the Boxer Codex manuscript, he is described through a carved wooden … Read more
The founder of the Girl Scout of the Philippines is Josefa Llanes Escoda. From the Philippines to the United States, Josefa Llanes Escoda, whose nickname is Pepa, raised the bar for women and Filipinos in general with her commendable leadership skills. As the eldest of seven children, she had to help her mother take care … Read more