Bakunawa in Badlit, or Sulat Bisaya
After finishing a workshop on ancient Bisaya writing systems, I applied it to my latest artwork featuring the Bakunawa.
The jeepney: a history, and hopefully, a future
The jeepney has an almost 80 year history since World War 2, but its roots go back even before that with the American’ “jitney.”
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
Visited this 90-year-old and newly-renovated art deco theater that survived World War 2, while watching a show by a National Artist.
Ang Ink’s children’s illustration exhibit at the UP Fine Arts
Check out some beautiful illustrations by members of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (INK) at UP Diliman’s Fine Arts building.
Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
Banaba is native to Southeast Asia, and has been long known for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
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.
Books I’ve read, are reading, and want to read
Just a shortlist of Filipino books I’ve read or trying to finish so far. I enjoy various topics about the Philippines, but mostly history and food.
Filipino breakfast: the silog
Rice typically takes center stage for most Filipino meals. For breakfast, eggs take an important and supporting role.
Pompano sinigang made with native katmon
Made sinigang soured with katmon! Katmon is a lesser-known souring agent, but I was able to find katmon powder from women’s group KUMARE Inc.