Category Archives: Otras Cosas

Why Museums Matter (Even When The Entrance is Not for Free)

Posted on October 26, 2015 by hechoayer

These past few weeks, I’ve been seeing wonderful photos of people visiting the National Museum. Posting their shots of precious Lunas, Hidalgos, Amorsolos and whatnots, these people took advantage of the free entrance to the National Museum’s galleries and exhibits … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | Tagged Asian Civilizations Museum Singapore, ayala museum, Bangkok Museum, cultural heritage, Free entrance to the National Museum, Musee de L'Homme, Musee du Louvre, Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Must Visit Museums in Bangkok, Must Visit Museums in Manila, Must Visit Museums in Paris, National Art Gallery, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of the Filipino People, National Museums and Galleries Month, October 2015, Paris, san agustin museum, Thai textiles museum, Why Museums Matter | 2 Comments

Ave Maria! Happy fiesta, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by hechoayer

Last 16 July, I, along with countless others, celebrated the feast of our Lady, Queen Beauty of Mt. Carmel. The strongest and most tangible association we devotees have with our Blessed Mother under this title is the Brown Scapular, … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | Tagged Brown Scapular, Carmelites, Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Manila, OCD, Order of Discalced Carmelites Philippines, QC | Leave a comment

Visita Iglesia 2015: Ars et Fides

Posted on April 1, 2015 by hechoayer

Visita Iglesia, an ancient Roman practice of visiting 7 or 14 devotional churches as a form of penitence, is traditionally done on Maundy Thursday after the Mass of Our Lord’s Supper. Pious activities during the Visita Iglesia may include reciting … Continue reading →

Posted in Otras Cosas, VIAJES | Tagged #VisitPHL2015, 14 Churches to Visit in Metro Manila, 7 Churches to Visit in Metro Manila, Beautiful churches of Manila, Carmelites New Manila, DiscoverManila, Historic churches of Manila, Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, Manila Cathedral, manila cultural heritage, monasterio de sta. clara, Oratory of Sancta Maria Stella de Orientis, Pink Sisters New Manila, Quiapo Church, San Agustin Church, San Beda Abbey, San Sebastian Church, Santuario de San Antonio, Sto. Domingo Church, Visita Iglesia 2015 | 1 Comment

Must-read: “Manila: A Memoir of Love and Loss”

Posted on August 14, 2014 by hechoayer

Last Saturday, before hearing the evening anticipated Mass, my dear friend Mika sent me an SMS that went “Oye, vas a asistir a la Misa? Tengo EL LIBRO.” Immediately, I replied “MUCHAS GRACIAS”. The said book was Purita Echevarria de … Continue reading →

Posted in HISTORICA, OLD MANILA, Otras Cosas | Tagged Carmen Guerrero Nakpil, Elsewhere, Manila: Memoir of Love and Loss, Myself, pre-war Manila autobiography, pre-war Manila books, Purita Echevarria de Gonzales | 2 Comments

Cultural Heritage: A Filipino’s Thoughts

Posted on November 20, 2013 by hechoayer

The moment cheap air promos and Piso fares flooded our market, more and more Filipinos have been able to travel either within the Philippines or to nearby countries. It is no denying that it has helped “Every Juan” to fly. … Continue reading →

Posted in CULTURA, Otras Cosas, VIAJES | Tagged cultural preservation, Philippine cultural heritage, philippine tourism | Leave a comment

P-Noy’s Presence (or Absence?) in Critical Times of Need

Posted on August 20, 2013 by hechoayer

Ateneo de Manila gave him the honor to be the main speaker for that Ignatian Festival (WHY?). Well his silence now sure isn’t exemplary. Weeks have passed since the awful public scandal regarding the pork barrel brouhaha and Ms. Janet … Continue reading →

Posted in Otras Cosas | Tagged Kayo ang Boss Ko, Manila Flooding, P-NOY, Pe-Noy, PNoy on Napoles scandal, Pork Barrel scandal, Where is President Aquino | Leave a comment

My Adventures with Paella

Posted on June 25, 2013 by hechoayer

Although the paella is one of the most laborious (and expensive) dishes I cook, it is also my favorite meal to create. A one-stop meal, it includes savory rice, seafood, vegetables and sometimes, meat. The socarrat or tutuong (burnt rice) … Continue reading →

Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | 6 Comments

Sonrisas para el Mundo: Calidad Humana Photo Contest

Posted on February 22, 2013 by hechoayer

The Embassy of Chile, through the leadership of its muy simpatico ambassador, Sr. Don Roberto Mayorga, and the Embassy of Brasil, headed by Sr. Don George Ney de Souza Fernandes, in collaboration with other institutions, have organized a photo-essay contest … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | Tagged CALIDAD HUMANA, Embassy of Chile to the Philippines, Photo Contest, Smiles for the World Contest, Sonrisas para el Mundo | 1 Comment

His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on February 11, 2013 by hechoayer

Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me – a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord – Benedict XVI upon his election Yesterday, I began my day in silent … Continue reading →

Posted in Otras Cosas | Tagged Filipinos and Pope Benedict, Pope Benedict and the Youth, Pope Benedict XVI resigns, Pope Resigns | 2 Comments

On my post “Carlos Celdran was Wrong”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by hechoayer

Dear friends, These recent days, I have been surprised, if not, alarmed, by the number of visitors to my lowly blog. This is generally a blog about culture, history and heritage. Some entries though are personal opinion pieces, and one … Continue reading →

Posted in Otras Cosas | Tagged Carlos Celdran Damaso, Carlos Celdran was wrong, online threats | 10 Comments

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