The idea sprouted from this one instance. When Plains & Prints founder Roxanne Farillas met a Portuguese couple on the plane, she sparked a conversation with them about their trip to the Philippines. “Oh, how was your trip? Where did you go?” she asked. And it was when they replied,...
China is truly a fascinating country. Over 4,000 years of recorded history have established China’s place in the must-see list of travelers. Its historical sites – the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Terracotta Warriors – will always give a strong boost of wonder; its natural wonders...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will lead the country's commemoration of the 125th Independence Day in Manila on Monday, June 12. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Based on an advisory from Malacañang, the Chief Executive will attend the Independence Day...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said it was important that the youth would learn about the country's history so they would not repeat past mistakes and have a better sense of what it means to be a Filipino. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/YouTube...
CAVITE – The city government officially broke ground for a new cultural center in Barangay Daang Bukid, which seeks to promote local heritage and culture. The ground-breaking ceremony for Sentrong Pangkultura ng Lungsod ng Bacoor on Thursday, May 25, was led by Cavite 2nd District Rep. Lani...
Featured image: TARGET LOCKED RFRG Republican Army soldiers in kneel-firing formation Over the past few days, I’ve been on a time machine ride on steroids, going back and forth between the past and the future in a matter of minutes as I sort though boxes and boxes and albums of old photographs...
Featured image: LEYTE LANDING ANNIVERSARY At the capital city of Tacloban, Leyte, at the anniversary of the landing of American troops in the Philippines, during the parade held in the Capital City of Tacloban, a Filipino float passes in review A few years ago, there was an FB post in a group page...
“As we open *The Casa*’s doors for our first auction this year, we want to present objects that are fresh to the eye. We continue to bring pieces that carry rich histories with them. But for this Primero Auction, we playfully highlight some contemporary pieces as well. This Casa Primero will...
Kollut (Dioscorea hispida), the wild root crop that can cause paralysis. (Boonchuay1970/Shutterstock) There’s a plant indigenous to Mindanao called kollut, also known as kayos, korot or nami. Kollut ( Dioscorea hispida ) is a wild root crop that is historically known as a famine food. Filipino...
Proving that it's not just the business center of the country, the city of Makati has been ramping up its efforts in further boosting its tourism and cultural heritage by the implementation of various programs and initiatives in the month of January. First, Makati's International Relations...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. In February 2011, demonstrations broke out in the Libyan City of Benghazi, which eventually led to the tragic death of Muammar Gaddafi in October the same year at his hometown of Sirte, located between the capital Tripoli and Benghazi....
CARMONA, Cavite – With its goal of becoming a full-fledged smart city in the coming years, the local government unit (LGU) is looking back at its past with a book project focused on local history. Photo from Mayor Dahlia A. Loyola's Facebook page / MANILA BULLETIN On Monday, Jan. 16, the...
