First River Crossing: Puente Grande

First River Crossing: Puente Grande The first bridge to span the Pasig River was the Puente Grande. Built between 1626 to 1630, the bridge connected the northern district of Binondo to Manila and Parian in the south. The bridge featured ten stone piers that supported a wooden deck. The wooden deck could be destroyed to … Read more

First Suspension Bridge in Manila

The first suspension bridge in Manila, Asia, and the first toll bridge in the Philippines was the Puente Colgante, built in 1852. Also known as the Puente de Claveria, the bridge connected Quiapo to Manila and Arroceros. It was Manila’s second bridge over the Pasig River. The bridge has masonry piers upon which a wooden … Read more

Palendag

The palendag is the largest of three bamboo flutes originating from Maguindanao, and its sound has been described as melancholy and haunting. Dahil sawi sa pag-ibig,tuloy-tuloy ang luhang dalagang manghahabi –nabutas ang gamit na kawayanat naging palendag, tunog ng pighati. You may want to read: Pinagtong Kolitong

Garing

Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade “GARING: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade” explores the early roots of the ivory trade in the country while looking into contemporary issues that promote the fight against elephant poaching and illicit trafficking in ivory. The earliest prehistoric age in the Philippines dates back … Read more

3 Main Streams of Philippine Music

3 Main Streams of Philippine Music Today as the world celebrates Music Day, enjoy and relax with music. Let us promote our own music here in the Philippines. With our rich history comes great music as well. Share your favorite Filipino Music online and express yourself. 3 Main Streams of Philippine Music Indigenous Music – … Read more