The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Sardinen is like hide-and-seek. Ever heard of a reverse version of hide-and-seek where only one player hides? In this game, a kid is chosen to hide while the rest of the kids have to find him. We need to count to 30 while the kid hides. Whoever finds the kid has to hide with him/her. … Read more
The Philippine Bureau of Science: “A lost Camelot of research and knowledge” The Bureau of Science was a monument to the American colonial government’s efforts to systematize and standardize scientific research in the Philippines. Designed in 1901 by the American architect Edgar K. Bourne in the California Mission style and inaugurated four years later, it … Read more
The Enriquez Mansion: A Case for In-Situ Restoration Are you familiar with this house? As the home of a Filipino painter, this house in Quiapo eventually became the first location of the UP College of Fine Arts. Unfortunately, it is not restored at its original site. The Enriquez Mansion formerly located on R. Hidalgo St. … Read more
Tabayag is a lime container. It is widely used in the Cordillera and a unique material expression of Igorot artistry. They come in different shapes and materials: from carved wood, buffalo bone, and woven rattan. It is a personalized object carried everyday for betel chewing, as a form of socialization. You may want to read: … Read more
Binuasay The Milky Way and the Filipino Ethnic Beliefs If you look up at the sky during a moonless night, you might see a thin strip of light that is glowing faintly. This is the Milky Way. It is actually a galaxy that is made of millions upon millions of stars. Local communities located along … Read more