The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The huguhug looks like a small version of the kinabiggat. As opposed to the kinnabigat which supports the frames of the roof, the huguhug supports the frame where firewood is stored above the hearth in the bale. You may want to read: Acopiando Leña
The kinnabigat is the king post that connects the beam and the frame of the cogon roof of the Ifugao bale. In the houses of the kadangyan in certain areas of Ifugao, the king post may have anthropomorphic figures representing Kabigat, the god of plenty and giver of the rice plant. The hollowed out head … Read more
Diwata-2 is the second 50-kilogram earth observation microsatellite of the Philippines that was released into space on 29 October 2018. Diwata-2 has been orbiting the planet for three (3) years, still fulfilling its mission. You may want to read: Mapulon Lakapati Diwa ng Lunan
Jose B Lingad Bronze Statue Today, November 24, we commemorated the 107th birth anniversary of Jose Lingad in Lubao, Pampanga. The highlight of the commemoration was the unveiling of the Jose Lingad historical marker and bronze statue (image above). After this, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines led the wreath-laying ceremony with the Municipal … Read more
The South Luzon Railway System The South Railway System of Luzon Plans to build railways south of Manila were realized during the American period. The two main lines were the Cavite Line (Paco-Naic), and the Main South Line and its branches (which ends at Legaspi, Albay). Branches connected Batangas and Laguna (Santa Cruz and Pagsanjan) … Read more