Fire in the 12 Major Languages of the Philippines

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Fire in the 12 Major Languages of the Philippines How do you say “fire” in your language? March is Fire Prevention Month in the Philippines so let’s take a look back at this special post to celebrate hitting 6000+ followers this month and in observance of Fire Prevention Month! This time, we’re not just featuring … Read more

Machura

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Machura | Matsura Here’s one of the nicest and most beautiful words in Kapampángan! MACHÚRA / MATSÚRA • (muh-CHOO-ruh)beautiful, good-lookingTagálog (Filipino): pángit Intensive FormKACHÚRA / KATSÚRA • (kuh-CHOO-ruh)so beautifulTagálog (Filipino): ang pángit, ampánget (colloquial) Example SentenceKatsúra mo! / Na kang katsúra! [Kap]Ang pángit mo! [Tag]You’re so beautiful! [Eng] If you’ve made it this far, HAPPY … Read more

On this day, April 6

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On this day, April 6, in 1924 the first Balagtasan took place in Manila. The competitors are Jose Corazon de Jesus and Florentino Collantes. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day … Read more

Mater Dolorosa of Guagua

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Mater Dolorosa of Guagua The town of Guagua, Pampanga is known for having the most beautiful images of the Mater Dolorosa or Our Lady of Sorrows, which are used in their Lenten celebrations. One of the most notable is the antique ivory Dolorosa of the Limson family of Guaga (known as the Virgen de Soledad) … Read more

Image of St. Peter of Verona

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Displayed at the San Agustin Museum is the 18th-century image of St. Peter of Verona made of molave wood given by Don Luis Ma. Araneta and family. St. Peter of Verona is a 13-century Italian Catholic priest martyr. He was killed by an assassin and was canonized as a saint only 11 months after his … Read more