Culture and Tradition – Page 2

Blast From the Past: American Governor of Benguet Investigated

September 15, 2013April 19, 2008 by bill bilig

So these “indiscretions” by the American Governor in Benguet must be one of the ways how American mining companies ended up owning much of the province’s rich mines. Funny how he was only charged with “indiscretions” when he was practically stealing the land of the iBenguets. But then again, at least he was charged with something unlike Gloria and her alipores who will likely get away with their various crimes against the Republic and its peoples.

He Could Have Danced All Night

September 15, 2013March 26, 2008 by bill bilig

Two years ago around this time of the year, Marky Cielo broke into the entertainment industry by winning GMA-7’s Starstruck contest. Here’s the video of his final performance which earned raves from the judges. Cool, ha? He went on dancing despite losing his shoe.

Apologies for the Past

September 15, 2013March 10, 2008 by bill bilig

I first thought of just adding this to the quick links I posted earlier but then thought that maybe it needs a post of its own.

I think the Japanese tend to have a longer memory than Filipinos so it’s good that they continue to remind us of the lessons of the past. In the GMA News article which you will find below, two Japanese women went to Kiangan, Ifugao to apologize in behalf of some Japanese soldiers for the horrors of World War II.

I’m sure you’ll agree that apologies like these are welcome. Still, in addition to these individual apologies, the Japanese government should also apologize for forcing women to become sex slaves during the war. It’s refusal to apologize on this matter continues to be a thorn in Japan’s otherwise good relations with the Philippines as well as other parts of Asia.

Anyways, in case you missed our earlier posts on the heroism of our people during the second World War, here are the links: Those Gallant Igorots; A Video Documentary; Those Gallant Igorots: A Word From the Producers; and Major Dennis Molintas.

Six Pack

September 15, 2013March 5, 2008 by bill bilig

Kakainggit na abs. Image courtesy of Tangguyob.com.

MarcOzymandias

March 4, 2008 by bill bilig

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, a man named Marcos, who fancied himself as the legendary Malakas built this monument for himself in the mountains of Tuba, Benguet.