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Mentioned on TV again :)

Mentioned on TV again :)


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My Inquirer column today on prehistoric dentistry in the Philippines.

My Inquirer column today on prehistoric dentistry in the Philippines.


'The Bolinao Skull' | Inquirer Opinion
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Horrendous is the only word that came to mind when I saw the front-page photograph in the Inquirer showing the mountain of Baguio's garbage that desce

Digesting a wonderful meal as an autobiographical work by Jullie Lluch frets ove...

Digesting a wonderful meal as an autobiographical work by Jullie Lluch frets over domestic mayhem in the background.


Near Famous

Of many many early photos of Filipino women taken by foreigners this is one of m...

Of many many early photos of Filipino women taken by foreigners this is one of my favorites. Charming ladies with unusual hats fashioned from banana leaf.


History

This comes very early! My Inquirer column today on excavated Philippine gold,

This comes very early! My Inquirer column today on excavated Philippine gold,


'Piloncitos' and the 'Philippine golden age' | Inquirer Opinion
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With state economies in turmoil, those who worry about paper money losing their value have turned to precious metals like gold as a safe haven for par

Enjoying the last of the long holiday weekend, the end of Ramadan, reminded me o...

Enjoying the last of the long holiday weekend, the end of Ramadan, reminded me of Marawi where I tried on the solid gold regalia of a royal house passed down through generations. Was quite heavy.


Smile

Once upon a time, people were spared from mosquito bites (and dengue) by mosquit...

Once upon a time, people were spared from mosquito bites (and dengue) by mosquito nets or kulambo. Part of the set in upper class homes were hooks made from melted silver coins expertly crafted into birds, butterflies or flowers. People must have had time to create beauty in ordinary things.


History

Another variation of "No Parking on Both Sides." Those who put up these signs do...

Another variation of "No Parking on Both Sides." Those who put up these signs don't seem to know that if you have ONE car it is impossible to park on BOTH ENDS [sides]. This sign on Panay avenue, QC.


Smile

Juan Luna painted a charming portrait of his daughter "Bibi" ("baby") whose nick...

Juan Luna painted a charming portrait of his daughter "Bibi" ("baby") whose nickname was shorthand for her complete baptismal name: Maria de la Paz Blanca Laureana Herminigilda Juana Luna y Pardo de Tavera! Will post a better image when I get one, this one is reversed and washed out but doesnt diminish Luna's masterful handiwork.


History

My Inquirer column today on the CCP.

My Inquirer column today on the CCP.


'Sanctuary of the Filipino Soul' | Inquirer Opinion
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"Sanctuary of the Filipino Soul," the vision-mission statement of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), was attributed to its founder Imelda R