Marble Location in the Philippines

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Marble Location in the Philippines The Philippines has marble deposits in Romblon, Mindoro, Panay, Palawan, Marinduque, Cebu, Catanduanes, Negros, Samar, Bulacan, and Rizal. Marble is a metamorphic rock that is formed from a sedimentary rock. Do you know how these rocks are formed? For starters, there are three types of rocks; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic … Read more

Badju

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Badju is a type of garment used by the ethnolinguistic groups of Tausug and Yakan. It has narrow sleeves and gold, silver, and bronze buttons, used by both men and women. Baju Melayu is a traditional garment that originally originated in Malacca. It is also used in the countries of Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of … Read more

Kamisa de Tsino

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The “Kamiso de Tsino” is said to have originated in China. It is a simple upper garment with two or three buttons and with long sleeves. It is believed that this garment spread in the Philippines due to the influence of Chinese traders and travelers. They are usually made of sinamay, piña, and cotton. It … Read more

Dalantal

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Dalantal is a clothing that resembles an apron and is joined by straps. It is usually worn by cooks and housemates as an outer garment. Wearing a short apron became popular during the 1840s to 1860s. However, due to the reduction in the length of the aprons it became similar to the aprons worn by … Read more

Fantoche

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Also called talsok and tusok, Fantoche is a “U” shaped hair accessory. It is a silver clamp with small points. Fantoches are usually decorated with gold, small pearls, or crystal. It is attached to the clamp with a spring that gives it a heart-shaped illusion. Tinatawag din na talsok at tusok, ang Fantoche ay isang … Read more