Carlos P. Romulo

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Carlos P. Romulo Today, January 14, is the 124th birth anniversary of National Artist Carlos Romulo. He was born on January 14, 1899. Carlos P. Romulo’s multifaceted career spanned 50 years of public service as an educator, soldier, university president, journalist, and diplomat. It is common knowledge that he was the first Asian president of … Read more

Abdulmari Asia Imao

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Today, January 14, is the 87th birth anniversary of the National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Asia Imao (January 14, 1936). A native of Sulu, Abdulmari Asia Imao was a sculptor, painter, photographer, ceramist, documentary filmmaker, cultural researcher, writer, and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture. Through his works, the indigenous ukkil, sarimanok and … Read more

History of Makati

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History of Makati I’m stepping outside of myth and lore to share the very real blunder that named the area of Makati in Metro Manila. According to this bas-relief located near Makati Poblacion Park, in 1571, Spanish Governor-General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi visited a small settlement by the Pasig River in one of his fluvial … Read more

Kapampangan Superstitions

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Kapampangan Superstitions Raising a three-colored cat brings good luck. Whistling at night will attract snakes into the house. Avoid building doors facing each other so that blessings will not come out easily. Sweeping the floor at night sweeps away good fortune. You may want to read: Bayu Dimalas

Ariya

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Ariya  It’s Friday the 13th! What are some superstitions that you grew up hearing of? ARÍYA • (uh-REE-yuh)superstitionTagálog (Filipino): pámáhíin Derived WordMAPANARÍYA • (muh-puh-nuh-REE-yuh)superstitious (one who believes in superstition)Tagálog (Filipino): mapámáhíin EtymologyFrom Spanish herejía (“heresy”)