The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Karo The carabao or water buffalo is the Filipino farmer’s companion in plowing his field since we’re originally an agricultural country. Together with the carabao is the Karo. The Karo was used as a means of transportation for agricultural products and it is usually used in sugarcane fields to haul the sugarcanes to the train/truck. … Read more
Busalian means “enchanting”, a spell-binder, or one possessing power or influence over others. A famous man. A hero. One of them is Peque Gallaga. Direk Peque is among the Philippines’ leading directors whose movies have spanned different genres. Peque Gallaga’s generosity of spirit has touched the lives of many generations of artists. … Read more
The butaka is a strong and sturdy chair made from premium narra hardwood and rattan put together by skilled craftsmen. It is a handcrafted chair with long “arm-rest” which is not used for the arms but for the legs. It is also called the “lazy chair” of rich families. During Spanish era, butaka was used … Read more
The MUSEO DIOCESANO de BACOLOD is a repository of various antique ecclesiastical books, vestments, sacred vessels & collections of paintings, and other artworks located on the 3rd level of The San Sebastian Pastoral Complex. The museum also organizes seasonal religious exhibits featuring the artwork of Bacolod and Negrense artists. The museum was made possible through … Read more
Balay Negrense! The house is of the type called Bahay na Bato, literally “house of stone”, however, reflecting American colonial influences, the lower storey is not constructed with stone but of concrete. The foundation posts are made out of trunks of the balayong tree, a local hardwood and the floorboards are of the same material. … Read more