Largest saltwater crocodile (Philippines)

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Largest saltwater crocodile (Philippines) WHO WOULD EVER FORGET LOLONG? Today, we remember world record holder Lolong, who died on this day (February 10) in 2013. He was a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) measuring 6.17 m. (20 ft. and 3 in) and weighing 1,075 kg. (2,370 lb). Lolong was captured on September 21, 2011, after being … Read more

Suklati

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It’s National Hot Chocolate Day! Kapampángans’ own traditional hot chocolate is a popular Christmastime beverage prepared by mixing pure cacao with a traditional whisk! SUKLATI • (sook-LAH-ti)chocolateTagálog (Filipino): tsokoláte EtymologyFrom Spanish chocolate, from Classical Nahuatl chocolātl You may want to read: Suklating Batirul

On this day, February 10

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On this day, February 10, in 1899 Rudyard Kipling’s poem titled “The White Man’s Burden: The United States and the Philippine Islands” was published in the NY Sun. Sen. Benjamin Tillman used it as part of his speech against the US occupation of the Philippines. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an … Read more

Suklating Batirul

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SUKLATING BATIRUL (Tsokolate de Batirol)Kapampángan Christmas BeverageHeirloom Kapampángan Hot Chocolate Sukláting batirul is the Kapampángan traditional hot chocolate popular during Christmas that is made from tablea or pure ground roasted cacao beans formed into blocks. Tablea is mixed with sweet condensed milk, evaporated milk, and water over a light to medium fire. It is mixed … Read more

San Agustin Museum

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For many years, San Agustin Museum has become the country’s premier ecclesiastical museum. Located at the heart of Intramuros, the museum is housed in the Augustinians’ former monastery, right beside the famed San Agustin Church. The museum building was first built during the late 16th century and underwent numerous renovations and restorations. Regardless of your … Read more