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In the Philippine history subject we took up in high school, we learned about our Malay ancestors coming to these islands on board sailing vessels called “balangays,” the original term of today’s “barangay.” In our present time, I believe that the Filipino domestic helper or DH is the modern “balangay”—a vessel of “kapwa,” “pagmamalasakit” and
SIXTEENTH century Filipino women were sexually active and even loved the Spaniards, according to Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan. Pigafetta’s journal of Magellan’s expedition in the Philippines in 1521 was published in a book recently released by the Italian Embassy in Manila in commemoration of the 75 years of Philippine-Italy diplomatic relations.
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DAVAO CITY: After 22 years, the Davao Region Weaving Congress is back to highlight the local traditional pieces and woven fabrics in the area.