The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, January 3, is the birth of National Artist Severino Montano (1915) and Manlilikha ng Bayan Ginaw Bilog (1953). 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 1521, Martin … Read more
Today is the 108th birth anniversary of National Artist Severino Montano. SEVERINO MONTANONational Artist for Theater (2001)(January 3, 1915 – December 12, 1980) Playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer, Severino Montano is the forerunner in institutionalizing “legitimate theater” in the Philippines. Taking up courses and graduate degrees abroad, he honed and shared his expertise with … Read more
Do you know that Pampanga is home to the Pampanga Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines? This Ferris wheel lights up to become the Biggest Lantern of Hope with its fireworks display during the holiday season as Pampanga is known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines and the Home of the Giant … Read more
Ugoy sa duyan | @philippine_museums by @bencab_museum at @ayalamuseum You may want to read: The National Anthem of the Philippines
Woman with a cat by Angelito Antonio When you are reminded that you have to get back to work, but you are still in vacation mode. Photo: “Woman with a Cat” (1967) by Angelito Antonio. From the National Fine Arts Collection. You may want to read: Musang Wayi