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Manila and Her Stories: The National Museum and the Luneta
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Housed in two neo-classical American buildings along the so-called “Neo-Classical Corridor” of Manila, the National Museum is divided into two divisions, the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Natural Sciences. The former is located in the … Continue reading
Christmas and our Phil-Hispanic Culinary Heritage
As the people feel the mad, chaotic rush of the Christmas season, we are once again reminded of the Christmas feasts we have attended and enjoyed, relished and eternally cherish. Memories of these Christmas get-togethers and family reunions revolve not … Continue reading
Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, CULTURA
Tagged fil-hispanic cuisine, Filipino Culinary Heritage, filipino food, Hispanism
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Alina Manila Talk: An Unforgettable Experience with The Woman in Terno
Saturday was a day I would be perpetually thankful for. Not only was I able to hear Mass on that feast day of one of my favorite saints, St. Thérèse of the Holy Child and the Holy Face, at the … Continue reading
Posted in CULTURA, Otras Cosas
Tagged Alina Manila, Fernando Zialcita, Imelda Marcos, Joaquin de Jesus, Manila Tourism
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Stormy Sunday Stew: Making Cocido Madrileño
For the first time yesterday, amidst the howling of monsoon winds and the pouring of buckets of rainwater, I cooked my very first cocido madrileño. The Cocido used to be a staple among buenas familias’ (good families) tables in the … Continue reading
The CCP and Our Sensibilities
When Imelda Marcos envisioned the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) more than 40 years ago, she had in her mind a structure/organization that would serve as the grand stage and venerable repository of Philippine culture. In it, the fine … Continue reading
Rizal @ 150: The Birthday Celebrations
Last 19 June 2011, the Filipino people (well, some of the population) celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the so-called “First Filipino”, Dr. José Rizal. Many activities were lined up by different organizations across the country for meaningful memorials and … Continue reading
Rizal (1861-2011): The First Filipino’s 150th Year
This year, the entire Filipino people celebrates with much joy and enthusiasm the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. José P. Rizal, the Renaissance Man of Calamba, the National Hero and the person the eminent diplomat and thinker León Ma. Guerrero … Continue reading
Posted in CULTURA, HISTORICA, Rizal
Tagged Relevance of Rizal, Rizal and the Youth, Rizal@150
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José Rizal: Gem of the Spanish Language, Model of Hispanic Philippines
I can never forget the day my name was misunderstood by a barista in a famous coffee shop chain. As he asked for my name, I responded with my first name, “Joaquin”. He struggled and then asked, “What again sir?” … Continue reading
Heroic Neruda: The Word of Chile
Last 15 February, His Excellency, Ambassador Roberto Mayorga, Ambassador of Chile to the Philippines, awarded this essay as a winning piece for the Chilean Embassy’s “Chilean Herores Essay Contest”. It was a contest organized in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes and … Continue reading
Macau 2011: Heritage Tourism and Recreation Tourism Combined
On our recent visit to Hong Kong, my family decided to spend a night at Macau. Macau is considerably different from Hong Kong and so, we didn’t hesitate to hop on to China Ferry (133 HKD) bound for Macau. The … Continue reading
