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King of the road: Taking a look at the history of jeepneys in the Philippines
King of the road: Taking a look at the history of jeepneys in the Philippines
Jeepneys in the Philippines are considered to be the King of the Road. They are the backbone of public transportation in many major cities…
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 31, 2021
Maria Orosa: Meet the Filipino war hero who invented banana ketchup
Maria Orosa: Meet the Filipino war hero who invented banana ketchup
Maria Orosa is a Batangas-born scientist most famously known for her invention of the Philippines’ beloved banana ketchup. However…
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 31, 2021
Parol: The vibrant Filipino Christmas star that symbolizes hope and blessings
Parol: The vibrant Filipino Christmas star that symbolizes hope and blessings
The parol is a symbol of hope, blessings, luck and peace for Filipinos during the Christmas season. It is also a symbol of the star of…
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 30, 2021
Lapu-Lapu: The story and myths behind the Filipino hero
Lapu-Lapu: The story and myths behind the Filipino hero
Lapu-Lapu is widely known as a hero who opposed colonization by vanquishing Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan…
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 30, 2021
How canned food came to the Philippines
How canned food came to the Philippines
Canned foods from the U.S. reached the Philippines during the Second World War. Homes in the U.S. were wary of having to rely on meat that…
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 29, 2021
Jennifer Laude: Remembering the Filipino transgender woman who was ‘full of joy’
Jennifer Laude: Remembering the Filipino transgender woman who was ‘full of joy’
Trigger Warning: This post contains reports of violence against transgender people.
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 29, 2021
Kulintang: An ensemble of Filipino gongs used during celebrations
Kulintang: An ensemble of Filipino gongs used during celebrations
Kulintang is a set of gongs horizontally laid in a row. In its more common form, it consists of seven or eight gongs diminishing in size.
Jeanylyn Lopez
Mar 10, 2021
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