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2 GOVERNMENT&POLITICS
Labor Day
Sipa
Araw ng Manggagawa, or Labor Day, a non-working holiday,
is celebrated on May 1 of every year in the Philippines.
This day honors workers all over the country; however, it
is also often marked by demonstrations and rallies as the
labor sector airs its grievances.
History
Labor Day in the Philippines was first celebrated in 1903,
when the Philippines was still under US rule. That year,
more than a hundred thousand workers organized by the
Union Obrero Democratica de Filipinas (UODF) marched
to Malacañang on the first of May to demand better
working conditions. The American colonial government
was alarmed. The Philippine Constabulary, composed of
Americans and Filipinos, raided the printing press of UODF
and arrested its president, Dominador Gomez, for illegal
assembly and sedition.
Ten years later, on May 1, 1913, Congreso Obrero de
Filipinas was organized. Led by Hermenegildo Cruz, it
fought for an eight-hour working day, abolition of child
labor, just labor standards for women, and liability of
capitalists.
Since then, Labor Day in the Philippines has been commemorated not only with parades and celebrations, but
also with rallies and demonstrations of the labor sector.
On May 1, 2001, “EDSA III” or “People Power 3” took
place; it differed from EDSA One and EDSA Dos in that
the main participants were the masa—the supporters
of impeached president Joseph Estrada—against newly
installed president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. It started as a
demonstration that became a political revolt and ...
Photo from www.arkibongbayan.org.
Named after the manner in which
the game is played, Sipa (in English:
“Kick”) is the Philippines’ national
and traditional game. This daytime
outdoor game common to Filipinos,
usually of two or more male players,
requires kicking skills and is played
by singles, doubles or quadruples.
Similar to Sepak Takraw, Sipa
originally uses a rattan ball. Other
variations of the sipa ball includes
that made of tingga or washer. The
objective of the game is to kick
the sipa ball as many times as the
player can without it falling on the
ground. The player needs to kick the
ball in such a manner that it will be
difficult for the opponent to return
the ball, or in a way in which the opponent will have a high probability
of committing errors. The last kick
requires a certain height, that is, up
in the air, above the head of other
participants and the “it.”
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Labor_Day.
GEOGRAPHY&TRAVEL 3
Batanes
Photo by Liz Reyes.
Pukpok Palayok
Batanes, known as the “Home of the Winds,” is the
smallest and northernmost province of the Philippines. It
is comprised of 10 main islands, 3 of which are inhabited,
with Basco as the capital. One of its islands, Y’ami, lies
just 100 kilometers south of Taiwan which makes it closer
to Taiwan than it is to mainland Luzon. The province is
home to the Ivatans who are nationally acclaimed as the
“True Insulares.” The Ivatans are of Malay stock, tracing
their roots to early immigrants from Formosa, Taiwan, as
well as to Spaniards who came to the island in the 16th
century. Being an insular people, the Ivatans have kept the
purity of their culture through time.
Aside from the famous Ivatans, Batanes is known for
its dried fish which is the local staple of the province.
Handicrafts like native hats and fans are among the
more popular export-quality handicraft products of the
province, and garlic from Batanes is known for its superior
quality. Sugarcane or palek is also sold widely in the
islands. Furthermore, because of its pristine environment,
the beautiful seascapes and landscapes of the province
have been declared as Protected Areas.
Geography
The Batanes island group is the smallest province in the
Philippines in terms of population and land area. The capital of Batanes, Basco is 280 kilometers north of Aparri, Cagayan (the tip of main island of Luzon) while it is only 190
kilometers south of Taiwan. The island-province is strewn
on a 4,500 square kilometer expanse of territorial waters,
the Luzon Strait and Balintang Channel, where the Pacific
Ocean merges with the South China Sea, a sealane ...
For the complete article, visit
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The Pukpok Palayok (in English:
hitting the pot) is a traditional Filipino game that involves a person’s
memory and his ability in hitting
objects. It is usually played by two
or more contestants who must hit the
palayok or clay pot using a club or
bat while blindfolded. The first player
who can smash the palayok into
pieces wins a prize. Every palayok
contains coins, candies and other
small prizes, which are available to
anyone who can grab them as soon
as they fall to the ground. For this
reason, it is very common to see
children gather around the palayok
and wait for someone to break it
into pieces. This game, due to its fun
and exciting nature, is often played
during town fiestas, parties and
other celebrations.
4 SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY
Holen
Marbles, locally known as holen or
jolen, is one of the traditional games
played by Filipino children which
is slowly being forgotten due to the
rapid advancement in technology to
amuse, entertain, and occupy kids
these days. Two of the most common
variants of these games are: first,
the type in which the players try to
knock their opponents’ marbles out
of a circle with their own marble
(and so win them); and second,
the type in which the players try to
hit a target and roll their marble
through a hoop or into a hole by
rolling, throwing or knuckling the
marble. Among the many techniques
mastered by those who play holen
is “shooting,” done by holding the
marble between the bent index finger
and the knuckle of the thumb then
flipping the marble forward towards
its target by the straightening action
of the thumb. This must be done
“knuckles down” which means that
the knuckle of the hand doing the
shooting must be pressed to the
ground when the marble
is released.
Philippine Flowers
The month of May brings to mind two things: feasts and
flowers. In different parts of the world celebrations in the
name of flowers are commemorated, signifying nature’s
rejuvenation after the cold spell of winter. Here in tropical
Philippines colors abound in the greenery when inflorescences finally bloom. The traditional Santacruzan sees its
participants’ arches gaily decorated with these handpicked
flowers, creating an atmosphere of beauty and warmth.
Here are some flowers the Filipinos regard as their favorites.
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)
Its name “ylang-ylang”originates from the Tagalog word for
“rare,” as this flower possesses a fragrant scent unlike any
other. In fact its essential oils are quite useful in aromatherapy, and are believed to relieve high blood pressure and
normalize sebum secretion for skin problems. The ylangylang tree is a native of the Philippines, and prefers to grow
on its slightly acidic rainforest soils. Its flowers are yellowgreen in color, and shaped much like a starfish.
Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac)
The sampaguita, a native of tropical Asia, is the Philippines’ national flower. These petite but very fragrant flowers are made into garlands and used as welcome offerings
or honorary symbols for dignitaries or achievers. Sold on the
streets of Manila, the flower necklaces usually adorn vehicles, or are taken home by Catholic devotees to decorate
their altars. Aside from the ornamental value of the sampaguita, the flower is used as alternative medicine by some
of the locals. For example, it has been used as a lactifuge,
sedative, anaesthetic, and vulnerary.
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_Flowers.
Waling-waling (Vanda sanderiana)
The waling-waling is a rare
epiphytic orchid endemic to the
island of Mindanao, particularly
in the foothills of Mount Apo in
Davao, Cotabato, and Surigao.
It flowers seasonally, and its twoweek bloom occurs during the
peak months of July until
December. Hailed as the
“Queen of Philippine Orchids,” the waling-waling
is considered by many as
the country’s best orchid ...
RELIGION&BELIEFS 5
Photo by Ramon Barriga of www.flickr.com.
Santacruzan
In the Philippines, the month of May, dedicated to the
Blessed Virgin Mary, is the season of colorful festivals.
Considered the Queen of Filipino Festivals or the Queen of
May Festivities, the most colorful is the Santacruzan (Festival of the Holy Cross), a commemoration of the finding
of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem by Saint Helena, mother of
Constantine the Great. This Filipino tradition, introduced
by the Spanish conquerors, is more than 100 years old and
lives on even in Europe and America. Filipino communities
and associations all over the world celebrate the Santacruzan with the same pageantry and glamor as the townsfolk
in their homeland.
History
The Santacruzan is a novena procession remembering the
mythical finding of the cross by St. Helena, the mother of
Constantine the Great. According to legend, 300 years after the death of Christ, St. Helena, at the age of 75 went
to Calvary to conduct a search for the Cross. After some
archaeological diggings at the site of the Crucifixion, she
unearthed three crosses. She tested each one by making a
sick servant lie on all three. The cross where the servant
recovered was identified as Christ’s. The anniversary of
the finding of the Cross is traditionally celebrated on the
third of May.
Customs
Santacruzan is celebrated as a religious-historical beauty
pageant held in many cities, towns and small villages ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Santacruzan.
Patintero
Patintero, also called Tinubigan,
Patubig or Lantay-lantay, is a
popular street game among Pinoys.
It is considered to be best played
and enjoyed at night especially when
the moon is full. The players start
off the game by marking the ground
with a rectangular shape about five
to six meters, all divided into equal
parts. Chalk or water is the most
common kind of marker being used
for this game, although sometimes
the players may just draw lines on
the ground by dragging their feet.
The players are then divided into two
teams of equal number. One team
guards the area and tries to tag the
members of the other team without
stepping off the lines. The other
team tries to get through all the two
or three lines without being tagged.
Both teams take turns to be runners
and guards. Some of the game’s
players include the patotot, the pulis
and “around the world”.
6 HISTORY
Tumbang Preso
The Binirayan Festival, celebrated in the province of
Antique every end of April, is a month-long colorful commemoration of the landing of the ten Bornean datus in
Malandog, Hamtic, Antique in the mid-thirteenth century.
Unlike other Visayan festivals that honor and venerate the
Señor Sto. Niño, the Binirayan remembers the Malay roots
of the Antiqueños.
Historical Background
Binirayan, which means “where they landed,” reenacts the
Maragtas Legend that brought the ten datus to Sirwagan
Creek in San Joaquin to escape the tyrannical rule of Datu
Makatunaw in Borneo. According to the legend, the datus
bought the island of Panay from Marikudo, the chief of the
Aetas, with a golden salakot. Together with their wives,
they populated the entire Visayan region and established
a confederation of barangays which they called Madya-as,
under the rule of Datu Sumakwel.
In the 1970s, the localities of Antique decided to
stage an event to trace their noble roots and look back on
the achievements of their ancestors. The first Binirayan
Festival was held on 30 April to 1 May 1974, as advocated
by Evelio B. Javier, then governor of the province. Javier
died in 1986, but the annual celebration of this event has
continued. ...
Photos by Jose de Luna of www.trekearth.com.
As one of the classic Filipino games,
the rules of Tumbang Preso are
known by practically every kid who
grew up playing on the streets. All
that is needed to play this game
are a tin can and tsinelas. The main
objective is to topple down a can
guarded by the “taya” or “it,” and
at the same time obtaining the
“pamato” or “taw” used by the successful player then returning to the
base without being tagged. Sounds
like a chore, but you know it’s
mighty exciting. In fact, so exciting
that children deliberately miss their
afternoon siesta just to play a little
tumbang preso.
Binirayan Festival
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Binirayan_festival
BUSINESS&ECONOMY 7
Photo by Philippines Pilipinas at www.flickr.com.
Lechon
The lechon, from the Spanish word meaning “suckling
pig,” is the most popular specialty food among Filipinos,
especially during town fiestas, Christmas celebrations
(Pasko), family reunions and gatherings. Originally, the
term connotes a roasted pig that has been skewered by a
bamboo spear. Today, it refers to the method of roasting
pigs, chickens, or cows using heat from charcoal.
Traditionally, the head of the lechon is given to the
hosts or organizers of the celebration, the tail goes
to those who always stutter when they talk, and the
remaining parts of the lechon are given to the guests for
consumption.
Preparation
The lechon is prepared by stuffing herbs and spices inside
the pig’s body after it has been cleaned and skewered. The
pig is then placed in position and slowly be hand roasted
above the heated charcoal. It will be rotated slowly until
its skin turns reddish brown and its flesh becomes tender.
After several hours, the lechon will then placed on top of
a table and will be chopped into pieces. In some areas, an
apple or orange is placed into the pig’s mouth to make it
more appealable. It is often served with thick liver sauce
cooked with vinegar, sugar and herbs, popularly called the
sarsa.
Traditionally, the head of the lechon is given to the
hosts or organizers of the celebration, the tail goes
to those who always stutter when they talk, and the
remaining parts of the lechon are given to the guests for
consumption.
The La Loma District
The La Loma district in Quezon City has the distinction of
being the lechon capital of the Philippines. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Lechon.
Palo Sebo
The Palo Sebo or Palosebo (Greased
Bamboo Climbing) is a traditional
Filipino game that involves using
only the bare hands and feet to
climb a greased bamboo pole and get
the flag at its top. The player who
reaches the top, gets the flag, and
brings it back down to the ground,
is declared the winner and given a
prize. This game is usually played by
two (2) or more boys during town
fiestas and other celebrations in the
provinces of the Philippines. It may
use only one pole or multiple poles,
and may be played individually or
as a team. In Ormoc, Leyte, another
version of the palo sebo, Palomba Og
Saka sa Lobe (Racing up a greased
coconut tree), is played during
the town fiesta to honor its patron
saints -- St. Peter and St. Paul. In
this version, a coconut tree is used
instead of the bamboo pole and is
greased six feet from the ground. The
participants will try to reach the top
where a coconut husk containing a
silver coin awaits them.
ince the Filipino people are one of
the most joyful and sociable races, it
doesn’t come as a surprise that we have
a long list of festivals and celebrations
all year round. These festivals, or fiestas,
as they are commonly called, are some
of the most anticipated events in the
country. Fiesta season, which covers the
months from December to May, attracts
tourists from all the world.
Filipinos celebrate fiestas for various
reasons. These include showing gratitude
for good harvest, commemorating significant events in local history, and celebrating the feast days of saints. Philippine festivals are characterized by overflowing
food, joyous music, and colorful games
and contests.
Fiestas have become an unforgettable
part of Filipino culture. Not only do they
uplift the spirit of Filipinos, they also help
in the growth of tourism in the country.
Below is a list of some of the popular festivals in the Philippines.
JANUARY
Ati-atihan Festival
3rd Sunday of January
Kalibo, Aklan
Ati-atihan Festival, the “Mother of All Philippine Festivals,” is celebrated through a series of merrymaking
activities featuring the rich culture of Aklan. This local
feast is known for its colorful street dancing as participants with black body paint and tribal costumes cheer
“Hala Bira!” to lively drumbeats. This is held in honor
of the patron Santo Niño during the third Sunday of
January.
FEBRUARY
Panagbenga Festival
February 1 - 28
Baguio City
This month-long festival is a popular tourist attraction
that showcases the grand parade of flowers and rich
cultural traditions in Baguio City. This celebration is
marked with elaborate floral designs, street dancing,
a grand fireworks display, and other weekly activities
that include local art shows and beauty pageants.
MARCH
Paraw Regatta Festival
1st Sunday of March
Iloilo City
Summer in Iloilo City is traditionally highlighted by the
race of a hundred paraws (sailboats) along the water
strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras during the
Paraw Regatta Festival. The annual festival primarily
intends to encourage local tourism and preserve paraws
as part of the Ilonggo culture and history. Other activities include sail painting (Pinta Paraw), body painting
(Pintawo), fishing tournament, and Regatta Model
Search.
APRIL
JUNE
Moriones Festival
Holy Week
Marinduque
The annual observance during the Lenten Season in
Marinduque is marked by the folk-religious festival
of Moriones which has become the foremost tourist
attraction of the province. The festival relives the
miraculous restoration of Longinus’ (a Roman centurion who speared the crucified Christ) sight through a
dramatic play. For an entire week, religious devotees
parade on the streets of Boac, Gasan, and Torrijos with
their intricately designed Moriones costumes of painted
masks, helmets, and tunics.
MAY
This is a flower festival held in honor of the Virgin
Mary all throughout the Philippines. Every afternoon
for an entire month, songs, prayers and flowers are
offered to the Blessed Mother. Sharing of local snacks
follows after this daily ritual. This month-long festival
culminates with a procession called Santacruzan.
Flores de Mayo
May 1 - 31
Nationwide
Parada ng Lechon
June 24
Balayan, Batangas
The Filipinos’ most famous festival of food becomes the
center of attention as the people of Balayan, Batangas,
line-up hundreds of lechon on the streets. These crispy
roasted pigs are usually dressed as brides and grooms
while others wear different apparel to delight the audience even before they savor the dish. This festival is
also held along with the feast of their patron St. John.
JULY
Sandugo Festival
July 20
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
This is an annual festivity held in commemoration of
the first international treaty of friendship between
Filipinos and Spaniards, led by Rajah Sikatuna and ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_Festivals.
10 SPORTS&LEISURE
Liga
Teks (from the English word text) is
a popular Filipino card game played
by children. The cards used in the
game (called teks) are very small,
about a quarter of the size of regular
playing cards. Featured in the cards
are cartoon storyboard clips of local
films complete with characters’
dialogues and action sequences. The
game relies heavily on betting which
side will come up, and is decided
by flicking the teks in the air. Some
players slap the cards against each
other in a high five for added effect.
Photo by Akumach at http://www.flickr.com.
Teks
Ligà (from the English word league) is an annual sporting
event held in villages and barangays across the Philippines
during the summer months of April and May. Spearheaded
by local government councils such as the Liga ng Barangay
and the Sangguniang Kabataan, ligàs draw interest from
participants as young as 12 and as old as 40 years old.
While some ligàs exclusively take entries of teams from
within the barangay, some tournaments feature inter-barangay competitions.
Most teams that join the summer basketball league
have managers. A few managers choose a hands-on approach to their team’s operations, playing trainer and
even coach to their players. Some, on the other hand, stay
on the sidelines during practice and live games, leaving
the direction to hired coaches and trainers.
Players usually pick affluent and influential personalities from their village as managers, chiefly because the
job calls for funding. These managers shoulder the basketball operations of the team—from jerseys and accessories
to the refreshments during a game.
Those teams without managers raise funds needed for
their basketball operations by doing a village door-to-door
fund-raising campaign. This practice, popularly regarded
as “solicitation”, is done by giving out “solicitation forms”
to homeowners in their barangay. These forms usually
come in the form of an envelope labelled on the outside
with the team’s name. A letter inside indicates the team’s
fervent wish for a contribution “of any amount”. To give
the homeowners a more personal touch, some teams attach the signatures of their entire roster to the letter. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Liga.
MEDIA&ENTERTAINMENT 11
Ang Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina is Star
Cinema’s 10th Anniversary
Offering. This comedy film
starring comedy and box office queen Ai-Ai de las Alas
is a story of a single mom
struggling to make both
ends meet for the sake of
her children.
Synopsis
Widowed by three husbands, Ina Montecillo (Ai-Ai
de las Alas) struggles to be a provider, homemaker and a
mother to her twelve children. However, despite all that
she does, like taking on extraordinary jobs in order to
provide a comfortable life for all of them, her kids grow
resentful of her as she unknowingly becomes part of their
problem.
Reviews
“ The movie is as realistic as it can be. There are no exaggerations in the script and also in the acting...It has a
good storyline and script, good actors and a good director
that was able to execute the script so well that no gaps
with the story can be seen. All grounds were covered; the
audience won’t be left guessing and hanging on scenes.”
- Arvee
(http://arveearvs.multiply.com/reviews/item/1arveearvs)
“ Ai-ai was obviously trying her best to make the scenes
funny BUT the other cast members were too corny...the
story line was light but too impossible to happen. I saw the
effort but u can skip this one.”
- Lord of the Movies
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368323/lord of the movies
Cast
Ai-Ai de las Alas - Ina
Marvin Agustin - Juan
Nikki Valdez - Tudis
Carlo Aquino - Dimitry/Tri
Heart Evangelista- Portia/Por
Alwyn Uytingco- Pip
Marc Acueza - Sixto
Shaina Magdayao - Severina/Seven
Serena Dalrymple - Cate
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Ang_Tanging_Ina.
Ten-Twenty
Ten-Twenty is more commonly
played by young girls, though boys
can also join this game. Similar
to Chinese Garter, the only thing
needed to play it is a thin garter
about 2 yards long, or a number
of gomas intertwined. Ten. Twenty.
Thirty. Forty. Fifty. Sixty. Seventy,
Eighty. Ninety...One Hundred! the
players chant in chorus as each of
them take turns to jump and perform the exhibition needed for each
level. The game gets more difficult
and requires more gymnastic feats as
it progresses. Likod tuhod, below da
pwet, kili-kili, close feet, sideview,
leeg, magic, tinikling, around the
world and apak are just some of the
stages of this game.
12 WIKIFILIPINO
Pistang Pinoy
Ang Luksong Tinik ay isa sa mga
tanyag na larong Filipino na nilalaro
ito ng dalawang koponan na may
parehas na bilang. Ang bawat
koponan ay mamimili ng pinuno
– kadalsang ito ay manlalarong may
kakayahang pinakamataas tumalon
sa grupo, at siyang tatawaging
“Nanay.” Pagkatapos makapamili
ng “Nanay”, ay magkakaroon ng
manuhan o pagpili kung sino sa
dalwang koponan ang mag-uumpisa
ng laro. Dalawang manlalarong
magkaharap ang pagdirikitin
ang kanilang mga talampakang
magsisilbing “tinik.” Magsisimulang
magsipagtalon ang bawat miyembro
ng kabilang koponan sa “tinik”,
hanggang makatalon ang huling
kasapi. Kung sakali’t walang
tumama sa “tinik” ay daragdagan
ang pagpapataong ng mga kamay
hanggang tumaas ang tinik.
Photo by Paul Borromeo of www.flickr.com.
Luksong-Tinik
Ang pista ay isa sa malalaking pagdiriwang na ginugunita
bawat taon sa iba’t ibang dako ng Filipinas. Tampok dito,
saan mang lugar sa kapuluan, ang mga makukulay na
parada, mga katutubong seremonya, sayawan, paligsahan,
at masasaganang handaan. Ang panahon ng kapistahan ay
isa rin sa mga pinaka-inaabangang pagdiriwang na patuloy
na dinarayo ng mga turista taun-taon.
Mga Tema
Isa lamang ang pista sa sa mga tradisyong nakaugalian na
ng mga Filipino bago pa man dumating ang mga dayuhang
mananakop ng bansa bilang pag-alaala at pasasalamat
sa diyos ng kalikasan at espiritu ng kani-kaniyang mga
ninuno. Ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, naging bahagi na
rin ng pagdiriwang ang ilan sa mga kaugalian at paniniwala ng mga Espanyol—na siyang may pinakamalaking
kontribusyon sa kultura ng Pilipinas.
Sa kasalukuyan, ang mga ipinagdiriwang na pista
ngayon ay kakikitaan na ng magkakahalong tradisyon ng
Kristiyano, animismo o anitoismo, at iba pang katutubong
paniniwala.
Preparasyon
Ang mga pista ay may kani-kaniyang tema sa bawat barangay o bayan. Kadalasan, ang mga malalaking pista ay
ginaganap bilang pag-alaala sa mga Santong Patron, pasasalamat sa masaganang ani, at paggunita sa mga makasaysayang pangyayari tulad ng anibersaryo. Bago pa man
sumapit ang mismong araw ng kapistahan ay itinatakda na
ang magsisilbing ‘Hermano/a Mayor’ na siyang magiging
punong-abala sa pagpaplano ng lahat magaganap. ...
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http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Pista.
WIKIFILIPINO 13
Sinaunang Ukit Sa
Angono
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Ang Sinaunang Ukit sa Angono o Angono Petroglyph ay
kinikilala na pinakamatandang uri ng sining sa Filipinas.
Matatagpuan sa hangganan ng mga bayan ng Binangonan
at Angono sa Rizal, ang sinaunang ukit na ito ay natuklasan ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining na si Carlos “Botong”
Francisco noong 1965. Ayon sa pagsusuri ng mga eksperto,
tinatayang taong 3,000 BC iginuhit ang mga abstraktong
larawan dito. Makikita sa batuhang haligi ng bundok ang
mga naiibang anyo ng tao, butiki at iba pang uri ng hayop
na umaabot sa 127 bilang, subalit karamihan sa mga ito’y
mahirap nang maaninag dahil sa pagkawasak sanhi ng
erosyon at bandalismo. Kamakailan lamang ay natagpuan
din sa paligid nito ang ilang mga kagamitang seramika,
mga maliliit na tiklap ng obsidian at sigay.
Noong 1996, sa bisa ng Presidential Decree 260, ang
Sinaunang Ukit sa Angono ay napabilang sa hanay ng
mga pambansang kayamanang pangkultura ng bansa,
at binigyan ng kaukulang pondo, mula sa Pambansang
Museo, Kagawaran ng Turismo at World Monuments Fund,
upang mapanatili ang likas na anyo nito. Sa pakikipagtulungan ng UNESCO, International Centre for the Study
of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property,
at International Council on Monuments and Sites ay
napasama din ito sa World’s Inventory of the Rock Art. Isa
sa mga pinakamataas na pagkilalang iginawad sa Angono
Petroglyph ay nang ito’y inomina ng World Monument
Watch List para sa Sandaang Pinakananganganib na Pook
sa Mundo. ...
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http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Sinaunang_Ukit_sa_Angono.
Turumpo
Ang Turumpo o Trumpo ay isa sa
mga tanyag na laruan sa Pilipinas.
Yari ito sa kahoy na hinulmang
pabilog at ang isang bahagi ay
bahagyang kinortehan ng patulis
na nagbibigay dito ng anyong tila
itlog. Mula sa patusok na bahagi
ay may pako na nakabaon at isang
pulgada dito ay nakalabas. Ang dulo
ng pako ay hinahasa at pinapatulis.
Gamit ang isang metrong tali ay
napapaikot ng isang manlalaro ang
laruang ito. May dalawang bersyon
ng paglalaro ng turumpo batay sa
dalawang pangunahing layunin
nito: una, tamaan ang turumpo ng
kalabang manlalaro upang ito ay
magasgasan o tuluyang masira; at
pangalawa, paikutin ang turumpo
sa pinakamatagal na oras na
kakayanin nito.
14 WIKIFILIPINO
Ang pagsasabong ng gagamba ay
isa sa mga larong kinawiwilihan
ng mga batang Filipino. Gumagala
ang mga bata sa mga kakahuyan,
palayan, at pati na sa mga bodega
at silid-imbakan upang manghuli ng
mga gagamba, na inilalagay naman
nila sa mga kahon ng posporo. Kung
higit sa isang gagamba ang nahuhuli
ng isang bata, kadalasan ay nilalagyan niya ang kahon ng partisyon
na gawa sa dahon ng niyog upang
mapaglalagyan ang kahon ng higit
sa isang gagamba nang hindi nagaaway ang mga ito. Kahit na anong
gagamba ay maaaring gamitin sa
larong ito, ngunit naniniwala ang
ilan na pinakamatapang daw ang
mga gagambang natatagpuan sa
mga linya at kawad ng kuryente. Sa
larong ito, inilalagay ang dalawang
gagamba sa magkabilang dulo ng
isang tingting at minamanipula ang
mga ito hanggang mag-away na tila
manok na nagsasabong. Panalo ang
gagambang nagtagumpay na ibalot
sa sapot ang kalaban.
Zoobic Safari
Photo by Abe Olandres of www.yugatech.com.
Sabong ng Gagamba
Ang Zoobic Safari sa Subic, Zambales ay isang pook-panturismo na kilala sa makabago at kakaibang istilo nito
ng pag-aalaga at paghahantad ng samu’t saring hayop.
Iwinangis sa mga tanyag na safari sa Africa, ang 25-ektaryang safari na ito ay itinayo sa dating himpilan ng US
Naval Magazine at mistulang isang kagubatan sa gitna
ng siyudad. Ito ay isa sa mga sangay ng Residence Inn na
nagtataguyod at nagsasaayos ng mga hayupan (o zoo)
kabilang na rin ang konserbasyon at pangangalaga sa mga
hayop at sa kalikasan.
Ang Liwasan
Sa tulong ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority at Yupangco
Group of Companies ay naisakatuparan ang pagbuo ng
tila kaharian ng mga hayop sa Subic. Ang kabuuan ng Forest Adventure ay umaabot sa lawak na 50-ektarya at 25
ektarya dito ay nakalaan sa Zoobic Safari. Ang malawak
na pook-pasyalan na ito ay naging paboritong lugar para
sa mga turistang Filipino at dayuhan na hangad makakita
at makasalamuha ang iba’t ibang klase ng hayop. Malaya
naman ang ilang hayop na magpagala sa kalsada, gaya ng
mga ostrich, unggoy at ilang natitirang tamaraw.
Mga Pang-akit
Zoobic Park. Makikita sa bahaging ito ng safari ang iba’t
ibang uri ng hayop na matiwasay na namumuhay. Ang palibot nito’y pinuno ng mga bungang-kahoy at mga halaman
upang mag mistulang kakahuyan. Ang ilang hayop gaya ng
baboy, manok, pato at bisiro ay malayang nakagagala sa
paligid ng parke, habang ang iba, gaya ng unggoy, puting
kalabaw, oso, pabo, mga ibon at iba pa, ay iniingatan sa
kanilang malalaking kulungan. ...
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WIKIFILIPINO 15
10 Salawikain na
Ukol sa Kagandahan
Libo-libo man ang salawikain sa Filipinas, maaari pa ring
mahugot sa hanay nito ang mga hiyas na hindi maluluma
magpahangga ngayon. Inuri ito ng mga tagasubaybay ng
Wikifilipino at ginamit ang ilang pamantayan. Una, ang
paggamit ng talinghaga. Ikalawa, ang paggamit ng imahen
o hulagway. Ikatlo, ang masining na paggamit ng sukat at
tugma sa ilang pagkakataon. Ikaapat, ang paggamit ng
katutubong dalumat o konseptong mula sa isang bayan
o lipi. At ikalima, ang himig at tinig ng tula. Ang kombinasyon ng katutubong kasiningan at bisa nito ang pinahalagahan sa pamimili.
Nilimitahan ng pangkat ang pamimili hinggil sa konsepto ng “kagandahan” ng Filipino, bilang panimula. Hindi
lamang Tagalog ang pinagbatayang salawikain, bagkus
maging ang iba pang wikang lalawiganin sa Filipinas. Ang
sumusunod—ang sa aming palagay—ang pinakamakukulay
na salawikaing Filipino hinggil sa kagandahan.
Magandang pamintana,
masamang pangkusina.
Sa modernong panahon,
maaaring ipakahulugan ito
na “magandang idispley
na siyota, pero tamad sa
kitchen!” O kaya’y walang
alam na gawaing bahay ang
kasintahan o asawa, ngunit
seksi o makisig pumorma.
Ang matuod nga katahom,
makita sa tagiposuon.
Kawikaan ito ng Hiligaynon.
Nakikita umano ng puso
ang tunay na ganda o xfactor. Kaugnay nito ang
“loob” na isa pang katutubong konsepto ng Filipino.
Paano makikita ang tunay na
ganda? Huwag magsalamin.
Gamitin ang pag-ibig at pagunawa.
Kadalasan, ang karikta’y
ginagawang isang bitag
upang siyang ipanghuli
Noong ibig ipahamak.
Totoo hangga ngayon, at ginagamit pa ring padron kahit
sa telenobela, gaya ng Marimar. Ang pisikal na ganda ay
malimit umanong pang-akit
upang ibulid sa masama ang
isang tao. ...
Tatsing
Isa sa mga kinawiwilihang larong
Filipino ang Tatsing. Ang katawagang ito ay hiniram mula sa salitang
Ingles na “touching.” Layunin ng
bawat manlalaro nito na makakuha
ng pinakamaraming tansán mula sa
iginuhit na hugis kwadrado sa lupa
gamit ang kani-kaniyang pamato
(bato). Ang larong ito ay nangangailangan ng galing sa pagtantiya
upang mailabas ang mga tansán
nang hindi maiiwan ang pamato sa
loob ng iginuhit na kwadrado. Maliban sa tansán, gumagamit din ang
ibang mga manlalaro ng tsapà (lead
washers) o kaya naman ay barya. Sa
paggamit ng mga ito, nagiging higit
na mahirap ang laro.
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16 WOMEN
Chinese Garter
Chinese Garter, a game requiring
flexibility, balance and coordination,
is a popular game for Filipino
children, most specifically among
girls during their elementary years.
The game revolves around an
ordinary garter, around two to three
yards long, which can be brought
from the sewing store at around
twenty pesos or less. Players are
divided into two or more teams, with
a minimum number of two members
per team. During the game, two
members of the “it” team serve as
“game posts” as they stand opposite
each other and hold each end of the
garter. The objective of the game is
to be able to successfully jump over
the garter as it is gradually held
higher by the game posts.
Famous Filipino
Mothers
The lives of Filipino mothers remind us of their great sacrifices and dedication to raise individuals who would eventually play important parts in the society. The wisdom and
guidance of a mother are major factors in an individual’s
success and achievement.
The following is a list of famous Filipina mothers who
has brought light and inspiration to the Filipino people,
young and old, as well as pride to the country:
Melchora Aquino, Mother of Katipunan
and Mother of Balintawak
Known as Tandang Sora, she is a Filipino
revolutionary who assisted the Katipuneros with their mission. She gained the
title Grand Woman of the Revolution
and Mother of Balintawak for her heroic
contributions to Philippine history.
Francisca Reyes Aquino, Mother of
Philippine Dancing
Aside from being known as the “Mother
of Philippine Dancing,” she is also an
educator and a nationalist. She was
named a National Artist for her contributions to Philippine dance in 1973, the
very first woman to receive a National
Artist Award.
Gregoria de Jesus, Mother of the Philippine Revolution
Known as Aling Oriang, she was the
founder and vice-president of the
women’s chapter of the Katipunan of the
Philippines. She was also the custodian of the documents and seal of the
Katipunan. She married Andrés Bonifacio, the supremo of the Katipunan, and
played a major role in the Philippine Revolution.
Dr. Raquel del Rosario-Fortun, Mother
of Philippine Forensic Pathology
Dr. Fortun is the first Filipino to be
formally trained as a forensic pathologist. She is a professor at UP College of
Medicine teaching general pathology and
legal medicine. ...
Para sa buong artikulo, bumisita sa
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Famous_Filipino_Mothers.
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Photographs can be used to highlight, emphasize, and
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