Unveiling of the marker at Palacio de Memoria, recipient of the Philippine Heritage Awards (PHA) 2020, led by (from left) Lawrence Charles Salazar, head of NCCA’s Cultural Heritage Section; Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier; Camillle Lhuillier-Albani, general manager of Palacio de Memoria; Arch....
‘Liberation: War & Hope’ addresses the need to recall and commemorate our history in these uncertain times Photos by Noel Pabalate GATEWAY TO THE PAST Leading the ribbon cutting are (from left) Mark Dy of Manila Bulletin, Ma. Elizabeth Gustilo of Ayala Foundation, Heather Variava of the US...
It goes without saying that the core of every delectable Filipino meal are the ingredients that provide each dish with distinct twists, flavors, and aromas. From appetizer to dessert, Filipino cuisine reflects the nation’s general penchant for sweets. While almost every ingredient is readily...
John Sherwin S. Felix, a home cook and avid foodie, has always loved exploring places since college. Local dishes and delicacies are the things he looks forward to the most on every trip. He has a strong passion for Philippine food heritage, which is congruent with his skills in the kitchen. “It...
From left: Incumbent Committee Members: Eugene Guiyab, Ann Morales, Danda Buhain, Rose Santiago-Licup, Ruby Guiyab, and Flora Urquico; and founders, Sherwin Sozon, and Nathan de Leon. Lyric Opera of the Philippines (LyrOPERA), the country’s premier non-profit opera company, celebrates its 10 th...
Philcongen LA, UCLA launch ‘Breaking Myths: Food, Feasts, and the Ifugao’ ethnographic exhibit In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Southeast Studies opened an ethnographic...
Sentro Rizal launched online to connect OFWs to PH cultural, historical, media resources The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa launched the Sentro Rizal Ottawa online portal on Independence Day, to connect people, especially Overseas Filipinos, to cultural, historical, media, and other related resources...
By C. HORATIUS MOSQUERA In the month of June, especially around Independence Day, our thoughts usually turn to our history and heritage. Sadly, however, it seems not too many people nowadays appreciate the past. Maybe it is because we live in a time of rapid change, where the fast pace of...
K-pop superstars BTS flew back to South Korea on June 2 after meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House. BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, J-Hope and Jimin arrived at Incheon International Airport in the afternoon of June 2 and were met by fans and the media. Member V arrived in the morning...
ROGER Gilbaliga, Rolinda Gilbaliga, and Rennel Lavilla of the Panay Bukidnon indigenous group show how to make musical instruments made from bamboo during a workshop in Iloilo City. (National Museum Western Visayas) ILOILO CITY — The National Heritage Month capped with an indigenous music...
When the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, farmer-veterinarian Mykhailo Travetsky was given two choices — to leave the country with his family or to stay behind. Travetsky chose the latter. This is because leaving the country also meant leaving behind 35 cows at his farm in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast....
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—Vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis 'Kiko; Pangilinan promised that he and running mate Vice President Leni Robredo will focus on boosting eco-tourism and sustainable development in Palawan province if they win in the May 2022 polls. Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Vice...
