Original Pinoy Music, or OPM, embodies the heart and soul of Filipino culture. It refers to music composed, performed, and produced by Filipino artists. OPM spans various genres, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the Philippines. This unique musical style…
The Baybayin script, an ancient writing system in the Philippines, has seen a resurgence in popularity due to the influence of social media and a growing desire among people to reconnect with their cultural roots. Many individuals now incorporate Baybayin…
Filipino is the Hispanized (or Anglicized) term for both the people and the language of the Philippines. It is also acceptable to say Filipino for a male and Filipina for a female. Philippino should never be used or said because…
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.
Traditions simply don’t vanish. A group of men helps carry a nipa hut, ‘bayanihan-style,’ to its new location somewhere in Barangay Luyo in Inabanga town, Bohol on Sunday, June 16. According to Torete Sayo who captured the scene, the men were relocating…
If Andres Bonifacio had a sideline, then that would be acting. Bonifacio was so passionate about theatre arts that when he was staying in Tondo, he would frequently visit Teatro Zorrilla and eventually form a theatre group called El Teatro Porvenir. The…