Bapor Tabo

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Here is a digital model and render by Kathryna Lee, showing her artistic interpretation (based on contemporary river ship designs of the late 19th and early 20th century) of the Bapor Tabo in Jose Rizal’s novels, the “El Filibusterismo“. The ship model is rendered in the Pasig River in the midst of the 1930s Prewar … Read more

Philippine Wild Duck

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Philippine Wild Duck (Anas luzonica) The Philippines’ only endemic duck is a wild duck that inhabits the wetlands of Pampanga! The productive duck egg industry of the province from these wild ducks is honored during the Ibon-Ebon festival at the start of February. The population of this species is continuously declining due to high levels … Read more

National Museum of Anthropology Philippines

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National Museum of Anthropology Philippines Just a reminder that the beautiful collections held by the National Museum of the Philippines in their galleries are available to view for free! These include: The Baybayin: Ancient and Traditional Scripts of the Philippines Gallery The exhibit “Palayok: The Ceramic Heritage of the Philippines” The “Kaban ng Lahi: Archaeological … Read more

National Museum of the Philippines Library

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National Museum of the Philippines Library Hidden near the back of the first floor of The National Museum of Anthropology is a small room filled with shelves of books. This is The National Museum Library and is accessible to casual or serious researchers. I will admit that their selection is not as significant as other … Read more

On this day, February 4

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On this day, February 4, in 1899 the Fil-Am War began on Sociego St in Sta Mesa, Manila. 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 1945, the Yalta Conference began … Read more