Delpan

Delpan Formerly called Calle Principe, it was renamed after Rafael del Pan. He was a Filipino nationalist, lawyer, journalist, and reformist who strongly supported Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes, and a fierce critic of Jose Rizal’s deportation to Dapitan, Mindanao. He also campaigned for Philippine Independence from the United States. Aside from being recognized … Read more

Carmen Planas

Carmen Planas Named in honor of Carmen Lim Planas, a dedicated civic leader who became a city councilor of Manila in 1937. She is the first woman to be elected to Philippine public office. You may want to read: Manila’s District Carmen de Luna

M. De Santos

M. De Santos Formerly called Aceyteros, it was renamed in honor of Marcelino Rafael De Santos, a philanthropist who was a member and guarantor of the La Solidaridad, the managing director of La Liga Filipina, and a supporter of Jose Rizal. Marcelino is the father of Isidoro De Santos who was among the first Filipino … Read more

Matas

Matas It was Reach As High As You Can Day last week! How do you say “high” in your language? MÁTAS • (MAH-tuhs)high, tallTagálog (Filipino): mataás (high), matangkád (tall [person]) Root WordTAS • (tuhs)root for “high, tall” & “to raise, elevate”Also: átasTagálog (Filipino): taás (high), tangkád (tall [person]) Derived WordKÁTAS • (KAH-tuhs)(1) height, highness, tallness(2) … Read more

Toru

Toru It’s Taurus season! How do you say “bull” in your language? TÓRU • (TOH-roo)bullTagálog (Filipino): tóro EtymologyFrom Spanish toro “bull” You may want to read: Breeds Of Carabao In The Philippines Gatas Damulag