José Rizal was born a very small child on this day 160 years ago. His father, Francisco Mercado, was a successful farmer while his mother, Teodora Alonso-Realonda, a gobernadorcillio ’s daughter, had a flour mill, a drug store, and a general store to her name. Rizal’s parents were among the...
Or the question is: Do you do your country proud? Love of country is a two-way street. Most of us aren’t given a chance to do our country proud, like Lea Salonga or Juan Luna or Yuka Saso, but that’s what we think. This country is made up of you and me and, in more ways than one, in a way often...
President Duterte is considered a hero and a giant slayer like David after making a huge difference in the country, according to religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious...
The Jose Rizal Memorial University (JRMSU) in Zamboanga del Norte said it is currently investigating students behind the viral "BTS Biot (gay)" photoshoot which drew flak from netizens. (Photo from Facebook) The photoshoot, conducted by two of its senior high school students, made the rounds on...
Acclaimed designer Carlo Tanseco unveils a debut collection of paintings that reveal the many, often contrasting aspects of everything ILLUMINATI Rizal Eyechart Series, Carlo S. Tanseco, 36” x 24”, acrylic on canvas, 2021 Designer and artist Carlo Tanseco will probably hate me for this, but he...
Valentine season is also the season for broken hearts. After all, does one ever fall in love without having one’s heart broken? As our National Hero Jose Rizal put it, “He who would love much has also much to suffer.” No wonder, falling in love is an event likened to a drop from a certain...
Dr. Jose P. Rizal The country commemorates today, Dec. 30, the 124th death anniversary of our National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. And as much as we wanted to know more and relive the life he lived, the closest thing we could get in achieving that is by watching these actors and their refined...
Long live the many unique traditions of the Yuletide season in the Philippines IN THE COVER This week's issue of The Philippine Panorama explores how various provinces in the country are ushering in Christmas It might be a quieter Christmas, but it’ll be Christmas just the same. It has been...
Filipino dining in Philippine literature Pahiyas festival , illustration by Manuel Baldemor It’s not Pinoy dining if it’s not a feast. And our Philippine literature has told many stories that illustrate our healthy appetite, traditional palayok ( clay pot) cooking, siesta, fiesta, flavors, and...
Si Rizal o ang heneral, mam ili ka! Puppets are among the many forms of art that are loved not just for their design, but also for their charm and ability to entertain. According to the World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts, the puppet tradition in the Philippines started in the late 19th...
Horror, paranormal, and slasher movies can surely give you your share of scare this Halloween season. While it is nice to just click the play button, sit back, eat some popcorn, and let the movie take you to that dark place, wouldn’t it be great to just let your imagination run wild and...
Do you see yourself in some of Philippine history’s best? Illustrations by Ariana Maralit Throughout history, there have been remarkable Filipinos who had gone through great lengths to make our country a better place. These people fought for the future of the Philippines, so we owe it to them to...
