The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Lingling-o Worn as a symbol of fertility and good luck. The Lingling-O is one of the first symbols made and worn in the Philippines. Although the earliest known lingling-o dates from 500 BC, the art of jade carving and its trade in the region is much older. In 2000 BC, the Maritime Jade Road was … Read more
Felix Laureano’s photo “Acarreando Nipa y Bagaso” is a poignant depiction of the laborious process of transporting nipa palm leaves and bagaso, a byproduct of sugarcane processing. In the Philippines, nipa palm leaves are commonly used as a roofing material, while bagaso serves various purposes, including fuel and as a raw material for paper and … Read more
The photo “Vista del Muelle y Ria de Ilo-ilo” by Felix Laureano captures the scenic view of the pier and river of Iloilo. It offers a glimpse into the bustling maritime activity and picturesque landscape of the area during Laureano’s time probably taken during the time when he opened his photo studio along Calle Iznart … Read more
Felix Laureano’s photo “Vista del Rio Bugasong – Antique- Bisayas” captures a glimpse into the landscape of Bugasong, Antique on Panay Island. Although born in Patnongon, Antique in 1866, Laureano grew up in Bugasong along with his siblings (Santiago, Maria, Consolacion, Vicente, Trinidad, and Jesusa), where their father was assigned as the town priest. Bugasong … Read more
The National Museum of the Philippines is celebrating Rice Festival Week! Proclamation No. 279, s. 1956 declared the last week of April as the week where special focus is put on finding sufficient and effective means of producing and processing rice, the country’s staple grain and one of our major economic products. Appreciate the Philippine … Read more