The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Bulul are anthropomorphic wood carvings central to the Ifugao rice culture in Northern Luzon. Sculpted from different types of hardwood such as narra, ipil, and fig, the bulul is considered one of the most significant Ifugao art forms. Usually, it depicts a pair of male and female human figures carved in standing, squatting, or sitting … Read more
Gambul It’s World Soil Day! How do you say “cultivate” or “till the soil” in your language? GAMBUL • (guhm-BOOL)(to) cultivate, till the soilTagálog (Filipino): bungkál Verb Conjugationgumambul, gágambul, gínambul – to cultivate, till the soil (Actor Focus)gambulan, gagambulan, ginambul – to cultivate, till the soil (Object Focus) Example SentenceGinambul dé ing gabun na nítang … Read more
Rape and Massacre in Ermita The National Museum of the Philippines joins the annual 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW)! With this year’s sub-theme of “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!”, we do our part of informing and educating the public about VAW through the objects in our galleries. Today, we highlight … Read more
Dr. Analyn A. CabrasJuly 17, 1986 – December 7, 2024 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Analyn A. Cabras, a beloved member of the scientific community and a dedicated Research Associate at the National Museum of the Philippines – Zoology Division. Dr. Cabras first visited the museum in late 2022, where she … Read more
Dana G. Vera Cruz, PhDCentral Luzon State University GREGORIO Y. ZARA MEDAL2024 OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION AWARDCentral Luzon State University In recognition of the successful commercialization of Daerry’s Tilapia Ice Cream, a healthy alternative to traditional ice cream enriched and crafted with protein sourced from tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). This innovative product offers Filipinos a delicious and … Read more