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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

"Gilingang Bato" (Millstone)

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In an era when there was no electric food processing equipment, our ancestors used the gilingang bato (millstone) to grind rice and other g...
Monday, February 17, 2014

Michael Christian Martinez: First Filipino Figure Skater at the Winter Olympics

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Filipinos witnessed sports history on February 13 and 14 as Michael Christian Martinez participated in men's single figure skating at th...
Sunday, February 16, 2014

This Week in Philippine History and Culture (February 15 to 21)

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Feb. 15, 1895: Jovita Fuentes (d. August 7, 1978)  is born in the capital town of Capiz (now Roxas City) in Capiz province. During the 1920...
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Mat Ranillo III, the Pork Barrel Scam and His Religious Movies

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Anyone who follows local news have heard about the alleged involvement of actor Mat Ranillo III in the 10-billion-peso pork barrel scam. For...
Friday, February 14, 2014

Filipino Movies with Titles that Include the Word "Puso" (Heart): 1994 to 1996

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Today is Valentine's Day or Araw ng mga Puso in Tagalog. Araw ng mga Puso literally translates to English as "Day of the Hearts....
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Ylang-ylang Tree

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The ylang-ylang, scientifically known as Cananga odorata, is a tree that is known for its fragrant yellow flowers. An essential oil derived ...
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Nano-Nano Candy TV Commercial

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Nowadays, the word "nano" refers to the shortened form of "nanotechnology." Repeat it twice and nostalgia ensues. Many p...
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