The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Santeru Kapampángans are known for their elaborate images of saints known as santos, and the town of Macabebe is known for its saint images crafted by artisans known as santeros which are celebrated in an annual festival during the town’s foundation date! SANTÉRU • (suhn-TEH-roo)craftsmen of saints’ imagesTagálog (Filipino): santéro Root WordSÁNTU • (SAHN-too)saint; saintly, … Read more
On this day, January 18, in 1871 the king of Spain appointed Rafael de Izquierdo to replace Gov. Gen. Carlos de la Torre. 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 … Read more
2023 Young Historian’s Prize The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Young Historian’s Prize until March 30, 2023. The NCCA, through the National Committee on Historical Research (NCHR) conceptualized the Young Historian’s Prize (YHP) to recognize the potential of young Filipino scholars on the basis of their … Read more
Sultan Kudarat Statue Situated at the intersection of Makati Ave. and Paseo de Roxas is the statue of Sultan Kudarat. I noticed it for the first time in 2006 when the backdrop for it was the lush trees of Ayala Triangle Park. Several years later construction began for the building seen in the photo. It … Read more
Kupia It was National Hat Day yesterday! How do you say “hat” in your language? KUPIÂ • (koo-PYA’)hat, cap, headgearTagálog (Filipino): sumbréro (from Spanish sombrero “hat”) EtymologyFrom Arabic كوفية (kūfiyya) “keffiyeh, an Arab traditional scarf headdress”, via Malay kopiah (کوڤياه) “small skullcap worn by Muslim men during prayers”. Derived Word:MAKAKUPIÂ • (muh-kuh-koo-PYA’)wearing a hat, or … Read more