On this day, January 30

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On this day, January 30, in 1899 the Supreme Court was established in place of the Audiencia Territorial de Manila. Don Cayetano Arellano was the president of the nine judges that made up it.https://kahimyang.com/january/page/6/ On this day in 1948, an assassin killed Mahatma Gandhi.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-30 On this day in 1998, the US FDA approved Dermabond, a … Read more

Kapampangan Words of Chinese Origins

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Kapampangan Words of Chinese Origins Achi – older sister (from Hokkien a-chi)Koya – older brother (from Hokkien ko-ia)Ingkung – grandfather (from Hokkien in -kong)Cha – tea (from Cantonese tsa)Mochi – kapampangan glutinous rice delicacy (from Hokkien moa-chi)Sakobi – sago, tapioca pearls (from Hokkien sia-ko-bi)Sang – scallion, green onion (from Hokkien tsan)Suam – sauteed fish or … Read more

Don Roman Building

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The Don Roman building is located along Escolta, Sta Cruz Manila. In front of Plaza Lacson (formerly Plaza Goiti) which leads to directly to Carriedo Street. First built in 1894 and expanded in 1957. You can see this building from afar when you drop by lrt Carriedo station.

Fagalong

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The Fagalong is a lute of Manobo origin. It has a wooden boat-shaped instrument with geometric designs on bands around its neck and body with an airhole located in its back. The head of the instrument is carved in a shape of a bird with horse hair ornamentation. You may want to read: Kudlong Kudyapi

Bwahan

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Bwahan or cradle rocker made of hardwood with the tips flaring downwards in the shape of wings. Okir motifs are intricately carved on the artifact. Holes are found in the arm area for hanging cloth or rope.