Ápung Moises, whose Philippine legal name was José Bautista, and who at 96 years old in 2008, was the oldest … Continue Reading →
On Kapampángan Surnames
An article on Filipino surnames has been going around Facebook recently. For some reason my comments on that article were … Continue Reading →
Kari (Curry) versus Kari-Kari (Curry-like)
I still remember a time when my aunts in Magálang called our meat dish with a thick creamy sauce made … Continue Reading →
Pauaga: Prologue to the Kulitan Book
Pangilinan, Michael R. M. [Siuala ding Meangubie]. (2012). An introduction to Kulitan, the indigenous Kapampangan script. Angeles City: Center for … Continue Reading →
Kapampangan Revolt (1585): A Detailed Report
Letter of the Fiscal of the Audiencia of Filipinas, Licenciado Ayala, about the rebellion in Pampanga, dated 20 June 1585. In … Continue Reading →
Kapampangan Revolt (1585-86): The Letter of Don Juan de Manila
1586 Letter in behalf of Don Juan de Manila, Principal from Pampanga, to the President of the Royal Audiencia exposing the … Continue Reading →
Hijacking History
For generations, Tagalog historians have used this photo from the 1590 Boxer Codex to teach Filipino students how the … Continue Reading →
Dugong Aso: “A Race of Dogs”
Dugong Aso means ‘a race of dogs’ in Tagalog. This ethnic slur against the Kapampangan people can be traced back … Continue Reading →