Baduya nga Pasayan
Baduya nga Pasayan (Eastern Visayas) Also known as Maruyang Hipo, this dish is made up of shrimp coated in a light, crispy butter and then deep fried. You may want to read: Baduya nga Tahong
Bantayan ng Pamilacan
Bantayan ng Pamilacan Famous for its dolphin and whale watching tours, the Pamilacan Island in Baclayon, Bohol also boasts a 200-year-old watchtower built in the Spanish era. Declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines, its new brass marker was finally installed earlier this morning, April 18, in time of … Read more
Portrait of Ruperto Kangleon
Portrait of Ruperto Kangleon Born in Macrohon, Leyte, he joined the Philippine Constabulary and was the commanding officer of the 81st Infantry Division of the USAFFE at the advent of the War. He fought the Japanese in Davao and Agusan and was captured. After escaping in December 1942, he formed a guerrilla group. By August … Read more
lingling-o
Lingling-o Worn as a symbol of fertility and good luck. The Lingling-O is one of the first symbols made and worn in the Philippines. Although the earliest known lingling-o dates from 500 BC, the art of jade carving and its trade in the region is much older. In 2000 BC, the Maritime Jade Road was … Read more
Acarreando Nipa y Bagaso
Felix Laureano’s photo “Acarreando Nipa y Bagaso” is a poignant depiction of the laborious process of transporting nipa palm leaves and bagaso, a byproduct of sugarcane processing. In the Philippines, nipa palm leaves are commonly used as a roofing material, while bagaso serves various purposes, including fuel and as a raw material for paper and … Read more