The Philippines Today

K’gal nisif is a traditional clothing worn by T’boli women. The word “k’gal” is a T’boli term that refers to a blouse or shirt, while the term “nisif” pertains to the cross-stitch embroidery technique used on the cloth. K’gal nisif is an artistically embroidered blouse with animal and human symbols represented by the colors red, … Read more

Lufid is a traditional attire worn by females from Mountain Province. It is a native garment with a rectangular shape kept in place by a thick woven bark-fiber belt called wakes or bakget. The lufid is made up of horizontal stripes with various forms and colors. Many of them contain white strips in the middle … Read more

Kako There’s more to Mayon than its perfectly-shaped cone! Today we learn about Bicol’s rich Natural Heritage as National Museum of the Philippines Bicol introduces you to rare endemic carnivorous plant species of pitcher plants, or Nepenthes ventricosa of the Nepenthaceae family. Documented growing in the Mayon Volcano Natural Park (MVNP), this pitcher plant is … Read more

The malong is a large, wrap-around skirt traditionally used by the Maranao and Maguindanao. It can be worn by men and women as formal wear and as a dress. The malong is traditionally woven by women using a backstrap loom. Maranao and the Maguindanao’s malongs are made from silk (ceremonial occasions), or cotton (everyday wear). … Read more

Naguas, also known as enaguas in Spanish, is an undergarment worn beneath a skirt or saya. During the Spanish colonial era, upper-class women usually wore this clothing. Enaguas are placed beneath the skirt to make it appear fuller while making the waist look smaller. These undergarments were mainly made of silk or cotton fabrics. Enaguas … Read more