Moron
Moron (Eastern Visayas) A kind of rice cake or suman combined with tablea. It is often served wrapped in a banana leaf and paired with hot coffee or a chocolate drink called Sikwate. You may want to read: Cordero
The Difference between native and endemic species
Do you know the difference between native and endemic species? Mr. John Sherwin Felix from Lokalpedia laid out the key differences during the Dunong Online Lecture Lakbay Lasa: Exploring Philippine Food Heritage and Food Biodiversity. Species that naturally occur in an area without human intervention. Synonymous with indigenous. Native species are well-adapted to the local … Read more
Servillano Aquino
Servillano Aquino, fondly called as Mianong, was born on April 20, 1874, in Angeles, Pampanga. He was one of the seven children of Doña Petrona Aguilar de Hipolito and Don Braulio Aquino, who later became Mayor of Conception, Tarlac. He started his schooling under Pedro de la Cruz and when he reached the age of … Read more
Vista de la Iglesia de San Agustin-Manila
Felix Laureano’s “Vista de la Iglesia de San Agustin – Manila” is a captivating snapshot of San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered as the oldest church in the Philippines. The photo likely dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century. San Agustin Church holds immense historical significance, not only … Read more
The Streets of Ermita
The Streets of Ermita Antonio Villegas Street (Calle Arroceros) Roxas Boulevard (Dewey Boulevard) Taft Avenue Paseo Padre Burgos (Paseo de las Aguadas) T.M. Kalaw Avenue (Calle San Luis Calle Padre Faura (Calle Observatorio) United Nations Avenue (Calle Isaac Peral) Pedro Gil Street (Calle Herran) You may want to read: Ermita Supreme Court Ermita Manila