The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Birthplace of Marcelo H. Del Pilar Born in Barrio San Nicolas, a town of Bulacan on August 30, 1850, to Julian H. Del Pilar and Blasa Gatmaytan. Marcelo H. Del Pilar, patriot, writer, and editor of La Solidaridad, a newspaper of the propaganda movement published in Spain. He died in Barcelona, on July 4, 1896. … Read more
Vicente S. Manansala (January 22, 1910 – August 22, 1981) Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Painting Vicente S. Manansala on his 41st death anniversary. Vicente Manansala‘s paintings are described as visions of reality teetering on the edge of abstraction. As a young boy, his talent was revealed through the copies he … Read more
Bibingkang Laguna As the smoke of charred coconut wafts in the air, your nose will follow its source. Situated along roadside stalls or outside the church, the bibingka of Laguna comes with a unique filling of swarming shreds of buko (coconut) that lends a moist and creamy texture to every bite. This local delicacy is … Read more
Pansit Habhab Who said that you need a fork to eat pansit?! Pansit habhab is commonly sold in roadside stalls as a favorite fast food. A vendor would always have tall bottles of coconut vinegar with different spices to be drizzled on the pansit habhab, served in square-sized banana leaves. The concoction brightens up everything. … Read more
Today (August 15, 1928) is the 94th birth anniversary of Leandro V. Locsin, National Artist for Architecture. Leandro V. Locsin reshaped the urban landscape with a distinct architecture reflective of Philippine Art and Culture. He believes that true Philippine Architecture is “the product of two great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental… to … Read more