Meaning: An urban slang term used to describe a cool, somewhat smart but easy-going young man. Origin: Popular during the 1970’s, the term was brought into the mainstream by rock singer Mike Hanopol via the song “Laki sa Layaw (Jeproks).” It is…
Mestizo is probably one of the most abused words in our country today because many use it without really knowing what it really means. The word is often used to refer to white-skinned Filipinos. The likes of 80s actor Ian Veneración,…
Bulakenyo's have different words for different things. Here are some of them.
She is the first female president in the history of this state university in the United states A Filipina who grew up in slums in the Philippines has just been selected to become the first female president of the Utah…
MANILA - An experimental inter-island vessel being built by Metallica Shipyard in the town of New Washington, Aklan will use sea waves to generate electricity and reduce operating costs, according to the engineer in charge of the project. The trimaran,…
MANILA—At 64 years old, Dr. Gisela Concepcion is just a year shy of retiring from university work, and perhaps several years away from finding a cure for cancer or another disease. At her lab at University of the Philippines’ Marine…
The bees have been declared the most important living beings on this planet, the Earthwatch Institute concluded in the last meeting of the Royal Geographical Society of London. However, according to wildlife experts and scientists, the bees have joined the…
10 Plants That Attract Dragonflies for Mosquito Control Attracting dragonflies to your garden and backyard requires planting a diverse array of plants. Planting trees and shrubs around the perimeter of the yard will provide adequate hiding spots for young dragonflies.…