The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Mais/Mayis It was National Corn on the Cob Day a few days ago! How do you say “corn” in your language? MAIS/MAYÍS • (muh-YIS)cornTagálog (Filipino): maís EtymologyFrom Spanish maíz, from Taíno mahís “corn” Derived WordMÁYÍSAN • (MAH-YEE-suhn)cornfieldTagálog (Filipino): máísan MAGMAIS • (muhg-muh-YIS)(slang) to make stuff up; to flatter, butter up MAMAIS • (muh-muh-YIS)(slang) pretentious, fond … Read more
Bagobo-Tagabawa Cultural VillageTibolo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Situated in the foothills of the majestic Mt. Apo, on the side of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, the Cultural Village in Barangay Tibolo is home to the indigenous people of Bagobo Tagabawa. The 2-hectare Cultural Village serves as a landmark of living indigenous cultural traditions, a … Read more
Tulang It was National Dragonfly Day a few days ago! How do you say “dragonfly” in your language? Did you know that the Kapampángan word for “dragonfly” is similar to the Malay/Indonesian word for “bone”? TULANG • (too-LUHNG)dragonflyTagálog (Filipino): tutubí Kapampángan:TULANG = dragonfly(Indonesian: capung, Malay: pepatung) Malay/Indonesian:TULANG = bone(Kapampángan: bútul) Derived TermsTULANG KARÁYUMdamselfly (literally, “needle … Read more
What is PERA? Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA is a voluntary retirement saving program that supplements the existing retirement benefits from Social Security System, Government Insurance System, and employers. This is a powerful tool for ensuring financial security upon retirement and promoting a comfortable life during sunset years. Republic Act No. 9505 otherwise … Read more
Venus by Guillermo Tolentino This stunning sculpture in Plaster of Paris was made by no less than National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino in 1951. Entitled “Venus,” this work of art was inspired by The Birth of Venus by Italian painter, Sandro Botticelli, who made it in 1486 for the Medici Court. Unlike Botticelli’s version … Read more