The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Sanikulas FestivalSeptember 10Mexico, Pampanga Every September 10 during the feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the town of Mexico, Pampanga holds the Sanikulas Festival in honor of the saint and his image-bearing miraculous namesake cookies. The Kapampángan towns of Macabebe (Pampanga) and Capas (Tarlac) also have St. Nicholas of Tolentino as their patron saint and … Read more
Mother and ChildNapoleon AbuevaAdobe (volcani tuff), 1950 Napoleon Abueva, the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”, created “Mother and Child” exemplifying his innovative and versatile style. This sculpture, rendered in a modernist approach, captures the intimate bond and maternal affection central to Filipino culture. With fluid lines and smooth surfaces, Abueva’s work blends traditional Filipino elements … Read more
Madre FilipinasIsabelo Tampinco y LacandolaConcrete, circa 1920-1930 Isabelo Tampinco’s “Madre Filipinas,” crafted in concrete circa 1920-1930s, symbolizes the Philippines as the motherland. Made in concrete, an innovative and durable material for that time, Tampinco created a piece that embodies national pride and cultural heritage, showcasing his skill and willingness to experiment with different mediums. Born … Read more
PISTA AT PAGKILALAThe use of festival iconography as a method of definingthe Filipino gardenNavarro, J. S., R. A garden’s identity is heavily influenced by its context-historical, cultural, social, and political. In the Philippines where most of our culture is defined by how we adapted to the culture of others, defining a Filipino garden is seemingly … Read more
The spiritual administration of Cagsaua from 1587 to 1595 was under the parish of Camalig. An early church was burned, on 25 July 1636, by the Dutch who ransacked the towns bordering Legaspi Bay. This church built after 1724 by Fray Francisco Lanco, O.F.M., was buried by rocks and lava during the eruption of Mayon … Read more