Truth Sorties: Manifest Destiny is Also An Eastbound Reality with Latinos in Asia and Vice Versa
American Progress by John Gast is an allegorical representation of the modernization of the new west. Columbia is the personification of the United States, shown leading civilization westward with the American settlers. Manifest Destiny in American thought, was pesonified by her. Manifest Destiny is the realizing of ideals and according to the American interpretation of the […]
Truth Sorties: The Philippines’ Military’s Glories.
By: Rene Bascos Sarabia Jr. Often when I encounter Foreigners or when I talk to Filipinos, there is often a blanket statement that, ―Filipinos are losers‖, ―We have been defeated and raped by many invaders‖, or that ―Philippine Military History can be seen as a sorry state of constant defeats‖. Quite frankly, this has often […]
Baybayin – the lost script
Baybayin – the lost script Baybayin is a pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system which is believed to be in used since 14th century, and lost its popularity and eventually ceased existed in the 18th century. The system is a member of the Bhramic family and has had quite a unique setting. Firstly, The system is an […]
The Survey Says: Filipinos Are 3rd Sexiest In The World
The movement site Big 7 has positioned Filipinos the third hottest nationality on the planet, directly at the back of Ukranians and Danish. bigseventravel.com 7 gave unmistakable indicate out boxing symbol Manny Pacquiao and pop sensation Bruno Mars. Likewise pulling in consideration from Big 7 had been the several Miss World competitors speaking to the […]
Bathala, Filipino/Tagalog God (Mythology) Tribute
Click here to view the original image of 800x1038px. According to the indigenous religious beliefs of the Tagalog people, Bathala (sometimes spelled Batala) is the all-mighty deity who created the universe.[1][2] A descriptive honorific is often attached to his name, describing him as the Bathalang Maylicha (Bathala the Creator; lit. “Actor of Creation”) and as […]
This Pink Beach in the Philippines Has Been Named As One of the Best Beaches in the World
This Pink Beach in the Philippines Has Been Named As One of the Best Beaches in the World [/h] The perfect backdrop for your pink OOTDs! Click here to view the original image of 970x546px. IMAGE INSTAGRAM/mie_moi The Philippines is difficult to top when it comes to stunning beaches. Tourists and locals alike never run […]
SPANISH GALLEON TRADE BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND MEXICO
SPANISH GALLEON TRADE BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND MEXICO Source – http://factsanddetails.com/southeast…ntry-3835.html I was unable to copy the rest but the source is provided. MANILA GALLEONS Trade in the Philippines centered around the “Manila galleons,” which sailed from Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico (New Spain) with shipments of silver bullion and minted coin that were exchanged for […]
Filipino Founder of Los Angeles
by Cynthia de Castro/AJPress Did he or didn’t he? Was he or wasn’t he? The name of Antonio Miranda Rodriguez has become controversial among LA historians because it raises a lot of questions. Some historians claim that he is one of the founders of the city of Los Angeles. If so, why isn’t his name […]