Archive for April, 2008

Barangay Sibucao, Miag-ao: Home of the Sadok

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in ALL POSTS | No Comments »

*By Sahara Joy Puig Riding in a jeep from Iloilo City going to Miag-ao on a rainy day, I find myself looking intently at an old man wearing a sadok. He ... Read more..

Roming the Potter and the "Sorcerer's Stoves"

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 Posted in ALL POSTS, ILONGGO VISUAL ARTS, Ilonggo kitchen | No Comments »

*By Johnnel Pahila Ulingan is a local term used to refer to the traditional clay stove here in Iloilo. In Filipino, the clay stove is called kalan.  Before gas stoves and ... Read more..

Behind the Scenes: The Carabao-Carroza Festival of Pavia, Iloilo

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 Posted in ALL POSTS, ILONGGO CELEBRATIONS | No Comments »

*By Kate Aubrey G. Hojilla*             When I was a whole lot younger, one of my early childhood fantasies was to become one of the beautiful young ladies dressed in Filipiniana ... Read more..

My Pantat Adventure: Going into the Heart of Zarraga Cooking

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 Posted in ALL POSTS, ILONGGO FOOD (cuisina ilongga), Ilonggo seafood | No Comments »

  By Christian Bondoc* I was just thirteen when my mom who was (and still is) the Municipal Health Officer of the Municipality of Zarraga brought the whole family to the annual ... Read more..