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Time to Repent Ourselves and Ask for God’s Forgiveness by The Philippine Island on Apr 1, 2012Every people on earth have their own free will to do such things for his/her life whether it is good or bad. We have the right to choose our individual paths when it comes with our career, religion, faith, hobbies, personal interests or ambitions tha...
Ruby Tuesday#94 Visita Iglesia In Cebu by Me, the Islands and the World on Apr 18, 2011Visita Iglesia is a Filipino tradition that was handed down during the Spanish occupation. I have only recently started doing the Visita Iglesia when I did it on my first Ilocos tour. Not only was I able to appreciate the religious tradition, but it...
Visita Iglesia 2011 by Me, the Islands and the World on Mar 11, 2011I learned to appreciate the visita iglesia after doing it in Ilocos region years ago. I was able to do that beautiful tradition several times over the years but the memory of the old churches, hushed tones, solemn and laidback atmosphere of the provi...
#336 Money Dance by 365 Great Pinoy Stuff on Dec 1, 2010At Filipino weddings, the money dance is usually announced and the male guests line up in front of the bride, pinning money on her dress or veil, then dance with her. The same routine when it will be the turn of … Continue reading →...
#306 La Mano by 365 Great Pinoy Stuff on Nov 1, 2010A fast disappearing tradition of respect, la mano (Spanish for ‘the hand”) is a practice of placing the back of the hand of an elder ( a grandparent, aunt, uncle or a dear elderly family friend, etc.) to one’s forehead as a sign of...
Remembering the 9/11 Terror Attack as Marked on its 9th Anniversary by The Philippine Island on Sep 11, 2010Filipinos offered prayers to the victims of 9/11 terror attack in New York and the Pentagon in Washington DC as it marked on its 9th Anniversary. The tragic and painful incident was happened on September 11, 2001. Until now, the memories are still fr...
Ride Fun with Kalesa by The Philippine Island on Jul 30, 2010A kalesa or calesa is Philippines traditional mode of transportation. It is not just an ordinary horse back riding because there is a calash (carriage) attached at the back of the horse. On that way, it can accommodate few more passengers in just a s...
#147 Anting-Anting by 365 Great Pinoy Stuff on May 26, 2010When it comes to “anting-anting” (talisman) the Filipino is not in short supply of secret powders and objects that protect the owner or wearer from the evil eye, misfortunes and sundry calamities. Just visit the sidewalks along Quiapo Ch...
#128 Karaoke by 365 Great Pinoy Stuff on May 7, 2010Some Filipinos claim that the “karaoke” is a Pinoy invention, but the debates are still raging and the verdict is still not out. Whether or not this claim can be buttressed with solid proof and arguments, one thing is sure— the karaoke is a so...
Remembering the Heroic Act of 1986 People Power Revolution by The Philippine Island on Feb 21, 2010Filipinos are going to celebrate and remember again the memories of the 4 days non-violent revolt that ended the Marcos regime. The 1986 People Power Revolution or EDSA 1 was the biggest and the most successful revolt happened in the Philippine histo...
