The remains of Pinoy royalty and Roman technology in Intramuros ROMUALDEZ HOUSE The Romualdezes have been in Pandacan since the turn of 19th century AD. The Romualdez house was bought by Miguel L. Romualdez when he was appointed sixth mayor of Manila (1924-1927) by then Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood Who...
A tour of the past as immortalized at Malacañan Palace BULWAGANG KALAYAAN Facade of The Kalayaan Hall, a government building within the Malacañang Palace complex in Manila, Philippines Touring the Old Executive Building of Malacañan Palace was a treat. Our appointment with the division...
And other memories of our recent and ancient past EXCAVATION SITE The author (right) on an archaeological dig in search of earthenware used for burying the dead The joy and pain of learning is that it never stops. It was only when William, my eldest, now 21, was learning the alphabet that I learned...
Why culture and heritage have a key role in nationbuilding MANO PO A Fernando Amorsolo artwork depicting the Filipino tradition of pagmamano, which embodies our deep and intrinsic respect for our elders I was a high school sophomore when Ninoy Aquino was assassinated. It was tough for me as a...
A look back on the evolving nature of this annual celebration GRATEFUL SEASON Christmas is not about shopping. It's a time to match the value of the people in your life with the perfect gift Venturing out into the metropolis these past weeks has reminded me of the Carmageddon of the pre-pandemic...
HIGHER LOVE The author at 5,000 meters (15,000 ft.) above sea level, raising a DIY Philippine flag The other night, we had some friends over for dinner. School is out and many of our friends are going away on holiday so we decided to hold a final catch up with our kids with us before we go our own...
ZERO-FARE TRANSIT Free transport given to liberated Filipinos by the American Army There are not many days when you know a single act can be a transformative event in your life. Two months into the pandemic lockdown, which to me was a daily repetitive cycle of household chores, I decided to bite...
LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE Jetro’s mood-healing and natural homeopathic medicine alternative dishes concocted for Robert I’ve been down with the flu. So this is what it feels like to be sick. The last time I had the flu was way before the pandemic. My family and I have been lucky. We have not...
There is no proof of this Chinaman’s existence aside from the hundreds of family members who have sprouted from his lineage, including the 17th President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. FAMILY AFFAIR A Romualdez family picnic by Laguna de Bai, early 1930 By Eliza...
How Maid in Malacañang has captured an era interrupted By Eliza Romualdez-Valtos Adding on to current knowledge is not revisionism. As an archaeologist/researcher, I see it as broadening our knowledge every time we are introduced to new data. Given the advancement of technology...
Perhaps. Sometimes. But mothers love forever Children are not spewed out into this world with a care instructions attachment or user manual. Expectant parents spend the time waiting for the child to be born selecting baby names, buying nursery furniture, baby clothes, and feeding paraphernalia,...
How to inject pride and patriotism in these times TABLE THERAPY Jane's setup “Since the lockdown started and the kids can’t go out, I decided to make Sunday lunches extra special for my family. I started buying tablecloths and a variety of plates, cutlery, and glasses, so they will feel like we...
