The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Labba Relay In collaboration with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the IP Games program empowers the Indigenous Peoples to showcase not just common traditional sports and games but also unique ones. This is an effort to achieve the concept of “passing down” from generation to generation. The photo (above) shows a young IP … Read more
Old Filipino Traditional Games Holen Patintero Luksong Lubid Luksong Tinik Piko Sarangola Sungka Tiyakad You may want to read: Sipa Kadang sa Bagol
Mary Flor Diaz wins 3 Silver Medals Congratulations Mary Flor Diaz for winning three silver medals in the women’s 45kg class of the 2021 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. You may want to read: 1st Filipino to win an Olympic silver medal
Sipa Summer is here! Why not take a break from the internet and sweat away from the heat, while safely playing traditional games with your family at home? For this Museum From Home series, the National Museum of the Philippines features Larong Pinoy which has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and pride. “Laro” … Read more
Raymundo Deyro (Tennis) 1958 Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist – men’s singles 1958 Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist – men’s doubles 1962 Jakarta Asian Games silver medalist – men’s doubles1962 Jakarta Asian Games silver medalist – men’s team 36 wins in the Davis Cup (1950-1971) – a national record 9 Grand Slam appearances Born on … Read more