The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Happy Fiesta Balilihan! Viva La Virgen Del Carmen! A hinterland town, Balilihan is located at 22 kilometers northeast of Tagbilaran City. The town boasts a stunning view of lush hills, craggy mountains, and grassy meadows. The town’s name “Balilihan” is said to have been coined after a type of grass (balili) that grew in abundance … Read more
Palaman sa Pandesal Pandesal is the most popular local bread in the Philippines. It is a local Spanish-Filipino version of the French baguette baked directly on the floor of a wood-fired oven (a pugon). What is your favorite palaman sa pandesal? Pandesal Palaman Ideas Pandesal and butter, Pandesal and kesong puti, Pandesal and egg, Pandesal … Read more
Leonor Orosa-Goquinco: Mother of Philippine Theater Dance Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Dance Leonor Orosa-Goquingco on her 17th death anniversary. Dubbed as the ‘Traiblazer’, ‘Mother of Philippine Theater Dance’, and ‘Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critic’, the pioneer choreographer in balletic folkloric and Asian styles produced for over fifty years highly … Read more
At the corner across our shop, located at Banquero Street (off Escolta, beside Estero dela Reina), stands another lonely historical marker by National Historical Institute (now NHCP) dedicated to Patricio Mariano (1877-1935). Today marks his 142nd birthday. Mariano is a multi-faceted nationalist. Aside from being a known Katipunero, he is a pundit, poet, playwright, dramatist, … Read more
Mount Bulusan: A volcano with four craters and three lakes. As we continue our Bulkan Ng Bikol series, let’s proceed to the southern tip of the Bicol peninsula for a quick stopover at one of the active volcanoes in the country with the most recent eruption. On top of our list is a young stratovolcano … Read more