The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Happy Mothers Day to all our dear Kapampángan mothers who continue to pass down our Amánung Sísuan or “Breastfed Language” to our Kapampángan children! The Kapampángan language has several words for “mother” which may vary by usage and context, the most significant ones of which are indâ, imâ, and indu! “Imâ” is the most common … Read more
South of Intramuros lies the district of Ermita. The district of Ermita covers a large area, stretching eastward from the shores of Manila Bay to the first bend of the Pasig River where three major river crossings converge. Ermita is home to several parks and cultural institutions, as well as schools and universities. It can … Read more
Arturo Luz (National Artist for Visual Arts) Remembering the life and works of National Artist Arturo R. Luz on his 2nd death anniversary (May 26, 2021). Arturo R. Luz was a painter, sculptor, and designer who created masterpieces that exemplify an ideal of sublime restraint in expression and form. From the ‘Carnival’ series to the … Read more
Manewu It was International Professional Driver’s Day a few weeks ago! How do you say “drive” in your language? MANÉWU • (muh-NEH-woo)(to) drive (a vehicle)Tagálog (Filipino): maného EtymologyFrom Spanish manejo “handling, driving” Derived WordPÁMAGMANÉWU • (PAH-muhg-muh-NEH-woo)driving, way of drivingTagálog (Filipino): pagmamaného Verb Conjugationmagmanéwu, mágmanéwu, migmanéwu – to drive a vehicle (Actor Focus)manéwan, mamanéwan, minanéwu – … Read more
Flores de Mayo (“Flowers of May” in Spanish) is a month-long festival in the Philippines during the month of May in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its pinnacle is the Santacruzan pageant procession held on the last days of May in honor of the finding of the True Cross by Queen Helena of Constantinople … Read more