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5 days ago · Meticulously crafted pre- Hispanic gold objects of warying usage from ornamentation to ceremony to currency have been discovered acroos the country. Of these discoveries, the most notable is the Surigao treasures found in1981, a cache consisting of 15 to 30 kilograms of ancient gold.
4 days ago · The Lady (Teodora Valenzuela Tiglao) May 2011-- Guillermo Estrella Tolentino was born in Malolos, Bulacan on 24 July 1890. He was the fourth of eight children. His father was a tailor, whose only artistic trait is the love of playing the guitar. Guillermo or Memong, as his family called him, inherited this artistic skill.
1 day ago · The Philippine Commonwealth was established in 1935, as a 10-year interim step prior to full independence. However, in 1942 during World War II, Japan occupied the Philippines. The U.S. military overpowered the Japanese in 1945. The Treaty of Manila in 1946 established the independent Philippine Republic.
The Angono Petroglyph is a recent archeological breakthrough during the 80’s found in the mountainside of Angono and Binangonan by Carlo “Botong” Francisco. It is a stylized anthropomorphic and zoomorphic forms etched on the rock shelter.
1 day ago · Table of Contents. Top souvenirs and pasalubongfrom the Philippines 1. Dried mangoes 2. Buko pie, polvoron, and other Filipino delicacies 3. Coffee beans 4. Philippine pearls 5. Mother-of-pearl plates, capiz shell boxes, and other tableware 6. Native bags, pouches, and accessories 7. Patterned mats, baskets, and home décor 8. Dreamcatchers 9.
4 days ago · May 15, 2024. Philippine traditional jewelry is a reflection of the country's diverse cultural roots. It is a blend of influences from ancient traders, Spanish colonizers, and Chinese merchants. This cultural fusion is evident in the various styles and designs of traditional jewelry. Tambourine earrings, commonly worn by tribal cultures ...
2 days ago · The 9.8mm natural quahog pearl at the center of the engagement ring Ken Steinkamp presented to Sandy Sikorski last summer continues to be a symbol of their love story. The couple just hosted a pearl-themed wedding at the famed Ocean House resort, high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, RI, and Inside Edition was on hand to chronicle the festivities. Pearl and clam iconography abounded. There were ...
