Pahuway

PAHUWAY [pa.hú.way.] :to rest, to be at ease (v) in Bisayan Languages. You may want to read: Marayum

Bulawan

Bulawan Have you heard stories about the abundance of gold in ancient Butuan and Surigao? Do you know that these are not folktales but are indeed true and evidence-based? LET’S DIG MORE INTO THAT. In celebration of the Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) 2022, your NationalMuseumPH in Butuan is hosting a FREE WEBINAR entitled, “Bulawan: … Read more

Paghinumdom

“Paghinumdom” is a Bisaya term for retrospection or reminiscing as the webinar activity intends to look back on the pre-colonial past of the region, zooming in on the Hindu-Buddhist cultural influences. JOIN US! In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) 2022, your NationalMuseumPH in Butuan is hosting a FREE WEBINAR entitled, “Paghinumdom: Retrospection of … Read more

Lalanhan

Lalanhan  Among the Ati in Guimaras, the bottles containing woods, seeds, and medicinal plant parts infused in coconut oil are decorated with mineral stones and crucifixes to symbolize well-being. These are used as multi-purpose healing oil. You may want to read: The Healing Festival Agdao

Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz

At the heart of Binondo lies Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz. The Plaza is the main square of Binondo, among the largest of Manila’s old Plazas. Then and now, it is surrounded by business, commerce, and whirling traffic since it is at the heart of Manila’s central business district. Lorenzo Ruiz (1600-1637) is the patron saint … Read more