Bakhaw

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Bakhaw or Mangroves are tropical plant species abundant in intertidal zones. Substantial benefits of mangroves have long been highlighted with public campaigns for its protection and propagation. However, it remains threatened and consequently decreasing due to human neglect, encroachment and inadequate waste management. Three months ago, Supertyphoon Odette ravaged the islands of Visayas and Mindanao, … Read more

Bagobo Spears

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Bagobo Spears The Bagobo traditionally uses spears in fighting and hunting deer and wild pigs. Among these four spears, the rightmost, known as the kaláwat is the most effective. A metalhead is attached by a rope to its long shaft and is pulled out as soon as the weapon enters the body of the animal … Read more

Tadek

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Tadek is a traditional Tingguian dance performed in gatherings of social and religious nature. It is also a dance to express jubilation over victories, courtships, marriages, thanksgivings, and other important life milestones. The dance may be accompanied by music from an ensemble called pinallaiyan or inilaud which consists of flat gongs, or gangsa, and drums … Read more

Binakol Weaving

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Binakol Weaving Binakol Meaning Binakol is a blanket with white, blue, and red geometric patterns from the Tinguian/Itneg in Abra and Ilocos. Kilala ang mga Itneg para sa kanilang saligutgot na kayong hinabi. Ang binakol ay isang kumot na may disenyong naglalakip ng mga harayang pangmata na may puti, bughaw, at pulang disenyong geometriko na … Read more

Quiapo Heritage Houses

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Quiapo Heritage Houses One of Quiapo’s greatest treasures is its collection of heritage houses that date from the 19th and 20th century. Quiapo, east of Quezon Avenue was largely spared from the destruction of the Battle of Manila, thus providing a rare glimpse into Manila’s old architecture. Sadly, this treasure is underappreciated and largely endangered … Read more