Pinagtong
Pinagtong is a flute from the Blaan. It is made of bamboo with intricately carved designs on its body. You may want to read: Diwdiw-as Tabi Blaan Wooden Stake
Pupuwa
If the men of Gasan, Marinduque have the antipo or the Morionan as their form of penance during Holy Week, the women have the pupuwa or the pagsusunong ng pupuwa, as the ritual is more commonly known in Gasan. Participants of the ritual wear long black gowns with a crown of pupuwa (leaves) on their … Read more
Inabnutan
The Inabnutan is highly ritual as it is utilized when the Kalinga conduct headhunting. This backpack may be used as a rain cover for the wearer, but also protects whatever is placed inside the basket. You may want to read: Kamuyot Ginmata, khimata, Gimata
Uitangcoy Santos House
Uitangcoy Santos House Alberta Uitangcoy was one of the young women who wrote a letter in December 1888 to Spanish Governor-General Valeriano Weyler for an operation of a night school in Malolos to serve as a venue for them to study the Spanish language. Finished in 1914, the bahay na bato was the residence of … Read more
Bahay Paaralan ng mga Kababaihan ng Malolos
Bahay Paaralan ng mga Kababaihan ng Malolos In 1888, 21 Filipinas bravely petitioned the Governor-General for an educational institution for women. The night school, built on this site would teach women the Spanish language. The petition was frowned upon by the Spanish friars, while it was praised by Jose Rizal in his letter, “Sa mga … Read more