The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Dr. Ramon Gustilo is a well-known academic and orthopedic surgeon. He was a pioneer in musculoskeletal infection research and treatment recommendations. His extensive orthopedic research prepared the basis for his successful work as an innovative surgeon. He created surgical instruments, fracture fixation devices, and implants for the benefit of the Filipinos. In 1992, Dr. Ramon … Read more
Masanting in Kapampángan Image: Pampanga Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines (@pogingcjmagat). MASANTING • (muh-suhn-TING)(1) nice, good (in appearance, quality, value)(2) handsome, good-looking, beautiful (for men and things)Intensive Form: kasanting (“so good/nice/handsome”)Tagálog (Filipino): magandá (“beautiful” in general and for women), guwápo (“handsome” for men) Derived WordKASANTINGAN • (kuh-suhn-ti-NGUHN)the good/nice thing about somethingTagálog (Filipino): … Read more
Hablanan Paghabol or “weaving”, is an inclusive industry that promotes gender equality. It does not conform to the bias and traditional concept of weaving as a livelihood exclusive to women. In fact, men have ventured into weaving for higher income sources; as well as the industry becoming a husband and wife practice in local communities … Read more
Kuting = cute thing! Happy National Kitten Day to your cute-tings! KUTING • (koo-TING)kittenTagálog (Filipino): kutíng You may want to read: Woman with a cat
Traditional Kapampángan New Year Rites:ÁPUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL (Líbad nang Ápung Irû)June 28-30 • Apalit, PampangaIntangible Cultural Heritage of the Philippines The town of Apalit is famous for its 3-day feast of its patron saint, St. Peter (locally named Ápung Irû), which involves fluvial processions of the saint’s miraculous 300-year-old image on a decorated pagoda … Read more