The family of the late president Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) has expressed its gratitude for the assistance extended by the Office of the President (OP) and other government agencies for the wake, which started Wednesday, Aug. 4. A statement from the Ramos family said the OP and other agencies have...
The wake of former president Fidel V. Ramos will be open to the public starting on Sunday, Aug. 7, his family announced. Former president Fidel V. Ramos (Reuters / Romeo Ranoco / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Facebook post, Ramos family and the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation, Inc. (RPDEV) said the...
Proud to be Filipino! What a night of celebrating local music, heritage, and all things Filipino! All roads led to the Fiesta Pavilion of the historic Manila Hotel last July 25 for the Philippine Heritage Society (PHS) Ball and 2022 Filipino Heritage Awards. Guests arrived at the reception area...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Sunday, July 31, called for the inspection and restoration of historical sites and structures damaged by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Philippines last week. Senator Sonny Angara (Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL You mention heritage award in the context of architecture or a standing structure, and more often than not, one will think of an anachronistic, seldom-used, or outdated building that’s outlived its usefulness. And that the award is being bestowed...
THE Tocolana Ruins in Lal-lo, Cagayan sustained damage in the magnitude-7 earthquake last Wednesday, July 27. (Bec Bautista/LGU Lal-lo) LAL-LO, Cagayan – The Tocolana Ruins here was damaged in the magnitude-7 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon Wednesday, July 27. The Tocolana Ruins is part of the...
THE Vigan City Cathedral sustained damage from the earthquake. (Vigan City Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office) The Heritage District in Vigan City, home to many old houses popular with tourists, is closed until further notice. The city government announced the closure of the tourist spot, where...
Ayala Museum opens a new exhibit the recounts stories of World War II By Dexter Matilla Images by Noel Pabalate “In Liberation: War & Hope,” the exhibition launched recently by the US Embassy in the Philippines and Filipinas Heritage Library at the Ayala Museum, the World War II is shown...
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...
