The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Blacksmithing or “pagpamanday” is considered an ancient tradition in Badiangan, Iloilo. Its town festival celebrated every 3rd week of June pays homage to this indigenous industry that became its lifeblood and a form of creative expression of its people. So steeped was their tradition in blade-making that their ancestors produced different kinds of bolo or … Read more
No, it is not suman; it’s binabak of Pandan, Antique. It is a tangible expression of a community’s connection to nature and the taglugar (elementals or environmental spirits) that inhabits it. Binabak is a traditional dish in Pandan. Its main ingredients are freshwater shrimp called urang (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and bangi-un or coconut that is more … Read more
Plaza Rizal Tagbilaran City “Pamanang Lokal: Binhi ng Kulturang Pilipino” A once simple estate situated in front of the Tagbilaran Cathedral Church and the former Provincial Capitol building, the Plaza Rizal was established in 1860 and laid out in conformity with the 1573 ordinance of King Philip II imposed on Spanish colonies. At the beginning … Read more
Pambansang Laro ng Pilipinas Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines, who used an assorted range of weaponry for combat and self-defense. Encompassing both simple impact and edged weapons, arnis traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers, and spears. Arnis is otherwise known as eskrima, kali, and garrote, and by even more names in … Read more
A new tourist spot in Nueva Ecija, known as “Lumang Gapan”, was recently inaugurated. This heritage hub features the old town hall of Gapan, ancestral houses, cobblestoned streets, and vintage lamp posts. As added attractions, two WW2 American jeeps are prominently displayed in front of the old town hall cum museum. An al fresco food … Read more