What is an Anahaw?

  Anahaw (Livistona rotundifolia) is a native palm with smooth leaves or a tree of wood and with leaves bent on the edges of branches. It is considered the National Leaves of the Philippines. The leaves of Anahaw are broad, round, and green. The leaves stalk are thorny and grow around its own body. The … Read more

On this day, July 1

  On this day, July 1, in 1902, the United States Congress enacted the Philippine Organic Act, authored by Rep. Henry Allen Cooper (R-Wisconsin). The law established the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands and served as its basic law. The law also established a bicameral Philippine legislature composed of the Philippine Commission and the … Read more

Who is Martin Delgado?

Martin Delgado is a teacher and a General of the Philippine Revolution. He led the rise/hoisting of the Philippine flag in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. It is the first outside of Luzon. He declares the Federal Republic of the Visayas in December 1898. During his leadership, the revolutionaries in Iloilo have been fighting for more than … Read more

what does LGBTQIA stand for?

Learn about the different sexual orientations and gender identities and find out what LGBTQIA+ stands for. Humanity is so diverse and that makes our world colorful and wonderful. Spread the knowledge and spread the love. Let the pride colors shine bright. What is the L in LGBTQIA+? Lesbian A lesbian woman is one who is … Read more

Apung Malyari

Apung Malyari is the goddess of the moon and ruler of the eight rivers. Apung Malyari is a mortal enemy of Aring Sinukuan. She is the keeper/guardian of Mount Pinatubo. (Filipino Mythology)((Kapampangan Mythology) Apung Malyari is the equivalent of Mayari in tagalong stories. Si Apung Malyari ay mortal na kaaway ni Aring Sinukuan. Siya ang … Read more