Ugoy sa duyan

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

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

Mata

Mata Did you know that the Philippines’ tallest Ferris wheel is located in Pampanga? How do you say “eye” in your language? MATA • (muh-TUH)eyeTagálog (Filipino): matá You may want to read: Tallest President in the Philippines Kapampangan Superstitions

Guadalupe Church (Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church)

The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Parish Church also referred to as the Guadalupe Church, is one of three Spanish colonial churches in the City of Makati. Built on the hilly terrain of Guadalupe Viejo, the church is a silent witness to the evolution and development of Makati. Along with the Church of San Pedro Macati, … Read more

Muna

Muna It’s the first day of the year! MÚNA • (MOO-nuh)to go first, be firstRoot Word: únaTagálog (Filipino): mauná (Root Word: úna) False FriendsTagálog (Filipino)MÚNA (particle indicating priority, “first, for the time being, yet”)(Kapampángan: pâ) KapampánganMÚNA (verb for “to go first, be first”)(Tagálog: mauná) Example:Kapampángan: Ini pâ!Tagálog: Itó múna!English: This one first! Kapampángan: Múná ya … Read more