One day, Aponi-tolau, god-hero of the Tingians, went down to the lowlands. He wandered aimlessly through the plains until he reached the seashore. The calm blue sea, massive and yet helpless beneath the morning sun which flooded it with golden light, fascinated the young man. And unable to resist the beauty of the dancing wavelets,…
Month: March 2016
It was last year when we have explored the Gigantes Island, locally known as Isla Gigantes in Carles, Iloilo. The experience is amazing and so the place is. You can read and review our Isla Gigantes Experience. This year, I have been scanning through some travel agencies in Iloilo City and I have discovered an…
FOLKTALES abound about how flowers, lakes, and mountains came to be because of tragic love stories. One such romance explains the origin of the ilang-ilang (also spell Ylang-Ylang) tree. In the town of Tayabas, the prettiest was Ilang. She was adored by suitors who promised her all the comforts of life but she gave…
Guimaras Manggahan Festival 2016 Schedule of Activities This is the official Schedule of Activities of the upcoming Manggahan Festival 2016. DATE EVENT LOCATION APRIL 1 Grand Caravan April 1 – May 22 Manggahan Sports Festival April 2-3 Manggahan Sa San Lorenzo San Lorenzo, Guimaras April 9-10 Manggahan Sa Sibunag Sibunag, Guimaras April 16-17…
Guimaras Manggahan Festival Guimaras is an island adjacent to the Panay and Negros Islands famous for its world-class mangoes. Guimaras was once sub-province of Iloilo but has been an officially turned into a Province last may 22, 1992 headed by its own local leaders. The province has been known for its pristine and white beaches…
Long time ago, there once lived a very beautiful maiden in a small barrio named “Karilag”. She is with her father Lum-ao and mother Birehna. Karilag is not only beauty, she’s also kind which made her famous all over the barrio. Because of that, many young men wanted to get her as their wife, but…
A very long time ago, there lived a very kind woman with her three little children. She loved her children so much that she worked hard to be able to feed them. One day she fell ill, and in a short time she died. Her spirit went to Kadungayan, of course, as she lived a…
What is Literature? Literature is written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit which includes books and writings published on a particular subject or leaflets and other printed matter used to advertise products or give advice. Literature in the Philippines Philippine Literature is a diverse and rich group of works that has evolved side-by-side with the country’s history.…
If you were once one of the little dirty and muddy kids playing around the streets almost all afternoon on summer days, you surely will miss the ambiance and the laughter’s once you get yourself a career to take on seriously. Most young professionals focus on their taken career path away from their home town,…