Travel

Spanish Female Bullfighters in Iloilo  A rare example of Felix Laureano’s Iloilo photo studio work (along Calle Iznart), Senoritas toreras de la cuadrilla del apodera de Armengol, is proof that Iloilo by the mid-19th century not only attracted European opera singers but also female bullfighters from Spain. Only Manila and Iloilo boasted of having bullrings … Read more

Heritage Churches of Iloilo Iglesia features the work of Ilonggo artist Cristhom Selibio Setubal who uses found and disposed objects to recreate the likeness of Iloilo heritage churches. Through waste materials like aluminum sheets, espresso pods, computer parts, beads, chicken wire, and copper wire, he creatively highlights the details of these well-loved structures. Setubal’s process … Read more

Meet the Flora of Sibuyan   Nepenthes Sibuyanensis A critically endangered carnivorous pitcher plant species endemic to Sibuan Island and commonly found on the slopes of Mt. Guiting-guiting. Nepenthes Armin A tropical plant found on Sibuyan Island, named after Armin Rios Marin, to honor the environmental activist and local hero. Dillenia Sibuyanensis More commonly known … Read more

Filipinas Heritage Library Admission Rates This year, our reading room is now open from Tuesday through Saturday! If you are seeking a working space or a place to source Filipiniana materials, you now have more time for quiet focus and study. Admission comes with free WiFi, free charging of devices, and access to our collections. … Read more

Kalagan Rock Shelter  Bohol, known for its rich natural and cultural heritage, has a history immersed in ancient rituals and traditions that are still observed in the different areas of the province up to these modern times. Last Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the National Museum of the Philippines – Bohol, together with cultural workers of … Read more