1947: The Philippines, UN, and Palestine partition

1947: The Philippines, UN, and Palestine partition

A long time ago, the Philippines almost voted against splitting up Palestine into two states. As we know, it happened anyway.

A tour through history in Tondo, Manila

A tour through history in Tondo, Manila

Tondo may have been once a large kingdom or bayan long ago, but the remnants of its influence still stand today.

The Manila Metropolitan Theater & the Neo-ethnic Encantada

The Manila Metropolitan Theater & the Neo-ethnic Encantada

Visited this 90-year-old and newly-renovated art deco theater that survived World War 2, while watching a show by a National Artist.

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

What many of us visitors to Coron Island don’t know, is that we are likely swimming in what was once burial grounds.

Filipino tamales

Filipino tamales

We’re familiar with Mexican and Spanish food brought to the Philippines, but what about tamales?

Slice of life artwork dedicated to Larry Alcala

Slice of life artwork dedicated to Larry Alcala

Sharing here 3 projects I made inspired by the “Slice of Life” artwork of National Artist for Visual Arts, Larry Alcala.

Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

A review (kinda) of “Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic” by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria.

Sagada

Sagada

This would be my first time going to the Cordillera, a mountain range named after its cord-like labyrinth of mountain chains.

Halloween vs. Undas

Halloween vs. Undas

What’s the difference between American “Halloween” and Philippine “Undas”? I found out for the first time tonight.

The Boxer Codex

The Boxer Codex

A code shared by boxers all around the world. Don’t cite me.