The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Col. Vicente Nunag Honoring the deeds of war veterans is a long-standing tradition that ignites patriotism in the present generation. Pride in one’s identity, encourages a person to serve, promote, and preserve the liberty of a nation. On this 5th day of April, let us start to memorialize the principles, ideals, and endeavors of our … Read more
The Maranao lotoan or betel nut box is a container for the various components or ingredients of betel chewing. Some of its ingredients are betel leaves, areca nut, lime, and chewing tobacco. This particular brass lotoan contains individual containers. 4 of them are hexagonal in shape and 1 in the middle is octagonal with intricate … Read more
ENDEMIC, ENDANGERED, ELUSIVE. These three Es perfectly describe the National Museum’s Fauna Friday feature today – the Dinagat bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys australis) or locally known as “hawili”. Do you know that this species was rediscovered in 2012 in the Dinagat Islands, Eastern Northern Mindanao, after 40 years in hiding? Endemic only to the Philippines … Read more
Most sought-after Maranao delicacy in Lanao del Sur ENJOYABLE DODOL. It’s now the time of Holy Ramadan for our Muslim brothers and sisters. During ‘Iftar’ (the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan), one of the most popular foods served on the table is the “dodol”. Considered as the most sought-after Maranao delicacy in … Read more
Ocampo Pagoda Mansion (via Gonzalo Puyat St.) One of Quiapo’s unique heritage structures. Built from 1936 to 1941 by the lawyer and realtor Don Jose Mariano Ocampo. Its architectural style is a fusion of Japanese and Western Architecture, including statues from both Christian and East Asia religions. The tower was partially damaged during an earthquake. … Read more