Lapis

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Lapis It was World Pencil Day a few days ago! How do you say “pencil” in your language? LÁPIS • (LAH-pis)pencilTagálog (Filipino): lápis EtymologyFrom Spanish lápiz (“pencil”) You may want to read: Colors in Kapampangan

The Saints Philip and James the Apostles Parish

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The present church of The Saints Philip and James the Apostles Parish is the third stone church in Lagonoy completed in the year 1874. It is one of the oldest stone churches in the province of Camarines Sur, thanks to its stewards who have preserved its original internal and external structure over the years. You … Read more

Ang Paglangkub sa Yawa

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“Ang Paglangkub sa Yawa”April 1, 2023Cebu City ‘Yawa’ is a term commonly known nowadays as ‘devil’ in Cebuano/Bisaya, often heard in the curse ‘pisting yawa’ (pesky demon, or a colloquial ‘f**k’). Although researchers debate the true origins, undoubtedly it’s become a term that conceptualizes the ‘devil.’ With the introduction of Spanish colonization & Christian religion, … Read more

Dakit Cordero

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Kapampángan Culture FeatureDAKIT CORDERO (Fetching of the Lamb) The Dakit Cordero is a Kapampángan procession held on the afternoon of Maundy Thursday where the Lamb of God is brought to the church, symbolizing the sacrificial lamb that is Jesus and His imminent death. The parish priest together with the 12 disciples will fetch the lamb … Read more

Dakit

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Dakit You will often hear this word in the family when we fetch someone from somewhere, such as when a parent picks up their child from school. DÁKIT • (DAH-kit)(to) fetch, pick upTagálog (Filipino): sundô Verb Conjugationdakítan, darakítan, dinákit – to fetch, pick someone up (Object Focus)mandákit, mándákit, méndákit – to fetch, pick up (Actor … Read more