The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Old Customs Building Cebu The historic Old Customs Building or Aduana Building is at the heart of Cebu City’s harbor area. Designed and built in 1910 by architect William Parsons, the Aduana sits on reclaimed land, and its construction marked the city’s movement towards modernization and urban development. The building was originally conceptualized as a … Read more
Remembering the legacy of Carmen de Luna In most histories in the Philippines, men are tediously studied and mentioned with their illustrious lives gracing the pages of many a history book. However, many Filipinas were able to equate or even prove themselves better than men, in the course of their lives. One of them is … Read more
The Republic of the Philippines and Antigua and Barbuda celebrate 13 years of formal diplomatic relations today, July 16! The two countries established diplomatic relations on July 16, 2010. Common Ground Both Barbuda in Antigua and Barbuda and Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga in the Philippines, is known for its pink sand beaches. There are 53 … Read more
Ubingan Yesterday was World Snake Day! How do you say “snake” in your language? UBÍNGAN • (oo-BEE-nguhn)snakeTagálog (Filipino): áhas Background:Philippine pit viper (Trimeresurus flavomaculatus) You may want to read: Varanus Dalubhasa Naga
Katalaruan July 17 is World Day for International Justice. Did you know that the Kapampángan word for “justice” comes from a Persian loanword in Kapampángan? KATALARUAN • (kuh-tuh-luh-RWUHN)justiceRoot Word: talarû (“scales, balance”)Tagálog (Filipino): katárúngan (root: Cebuano tarong “fair, just”) Root WordTALARÛ • (tuh-luh-ROO’)scales, balance; equal weight; judge, justice (katalaruan)Synonyms: timbángan (scales), timbang (weight), ukum (judge)Tagálog … Read more