Nobiembre
Nobiembre It’s the last day of November! How do you say “November” in your language? NOBIÉMBRI • (no-BYEHM-bri)NovemberTagálog (Filipino): Nobyémbre EtymologyFrom Spanish noviembre (“November”)
Parts of a Bahay na Bato
Parts of a Bahay na Bato The Bahay na Bato was the defining architecture of Manila until the Second World War. Mistakenly referred to as “Spanish houses”, the bahay na bato is a fusion of indigenous, Chinese, and Spanish influences, combined to create an architecture that was adapted to the tropics and seismic forces in … Read more
Iloilo Provincial Jail
Once the Iloilo Provincial Jail, this century-old structure, built in 1911, has transformed into a treasure trove of history and culture as the National Museum-Western Visayas. After serving as a jail for nearly a century, the building ceased operations in 2006 when inmates were transferred to a larger facility in Pototan. Left to deteriorate, it … Read more
The Mickey Mouse Money
The “Mickey Mouse Money,” so-called for its lack of value is akin to play money, was the devalued fiat currency issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, causing hyperinflation and forcing Filipinos to rely on bartering. JAPANESE – PHILIPPINE CURRENCYAfter having established a fairly effective hold on the Philippines in mid-1942, the Japanese issued … Read more
Parts of San Sebastian Basilica
PARTS of SAN SEBASTIAN BASILICA: An Exploration of Quiapo’s All-Steel MarvelPhotos: Yasuda Rain | Graphics: Diego Torres Rising high over the eastern side of Quiapo are the spires and pinnacles of San Sebastian Basilica. The church was first established in 1621, but disasters have razed it to the ground multiple times. Completed in 1891, the … Read more