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According to Maximo D. Ramos, Aswang is now considered a generic term for several Filipino supernatural beings. These creatures are divided into five categories: Vampire, Viscera Suckers, Weredogs, Ghoul, and Witch. You may want to read: The Unofficial Pinoy Astrological Signs
On this day, February 16, in 1921, the celebration of Andres Bonifacio’s birthday every November 30 was enacted through Act. No. 2946. 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 in 1959, … Read more
On this day, February 15, in 1889, the first issue of La Solidaridad appeared in Barcelona under the editorship of Graciano Lopez Jaena. Today is also the birth of National Artist Jovita Fuentes (1895) and Manlilikha ng Bayan Uwang Ahadas (1945). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations … Read more
Congratulations on the 78th birthday of Manlilikha ng Bayan Uwang Ahadas (February 15, 1945) Uwang Ahadas MusicianYakanLamitan, Basilan Uwang Ahadas was a Yakan, a people to whom instrumental music is of much significance, connected as it is with both the agricultural cycle and the social realm. He is cited for his talent and expertise in … Read more
The most well-known Filipino courting tradition is the arana/harana or the serenade which is typically done by young men outside of their love interest’s home as they look out the window! ARÁNA • (uh-RAH-nuh)serenade (traditionally done by young men courting ladies in front of their houses)Tagálog (Filipino): harána EtymologyFrom Spanish jarana (“merry-making, revelry”) HARÁNA / … Read more