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21/08/2026

WHAT I EXPERIENCED IN THE CITY OF LUCENA

It was a beautiful morning because I woke up feeling much better after having a fever the entire day before. This was also my first fieldwork for my new job and my first proper trip to Quezon Province.

Before our event started, one of our board members told us that there would be a “ritual” to welcome us. I honestly thought, “Tagayan? Like drinking?” So, being the PR boi of the team, I immediately searched for “Tagayan in Quezon Province.”

I learned that the Tagayan Ritual is more than just drinking. It is a traditional Quezonian practice centered on sharing lambanog, symbolizing hospitality, camaraderie, and community. The tanggera offers the drink by saying, “Naay po!” while the guests respond, “Pakinabangan po!” before drinking.

We were lucky enough to experience it firsthand, with Ms. Tina Decal, a Quezonian native and former TOQPPI president known as the “Tagay Queen,” serving as our tanggera.

She shared that the Tagayan Ritual is a pre-colonial tradition passed down through generations. What struck me most was that it was never really about the alcohol. It was about sharing, welcoming guests, and bringing people together.

I came to Lucena expecting the usual work—event preparations, coordination, documentation, and PR. Instead, I was welcomed through a tradition I had only learned about that very morning.

For someone interested in cultural heritage, it was an unexpected but meaningful way to experience Quezon.

Not a bad first fieldwork in Quezon at all.

23/07/2026

Why does the Philippine National Bank (PNB) logo resemble the Coat of Arms of the Republic of the Philippines? 🇵🇭

At first glance, the PNB - Philippine National Bank’s logo looks remarkably similar to the Coat of Arms of the Republic of the Philippines, and that’s no coincidence.

Established on July 22, 1916, the Philippine National Bank was founded by the Government of the Philippines to serve as the country’s national bank and support economic development. As a government institution, it adopted a heraldic design inspired by the Philippine Coat of Arms, reflecting its close connection to the Republic.

The logo preserves many of the familiar elements of the national coat of arms:
- The golden sun symbolizing freedom and independence.
- The three stars representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- The American bald eagle and the Lion of Castile, reflecting the country’s historical heritage.

Rather than being an exact copy, PNB’s emblem is a modernized corporate adaptation of the national heraldry, maintaining the symbolism while giving it a distinct identity as one of the Philippines’ oldest financial institutions.

Yesterday marked PNB’s 110th Anniversary, a milestone that made me appreciate its history even more. Beyond its legacy in Philippine banking, PNB will always be special to me. My mom dedicated 31 years of her career to the bank, making its story a part of our family’s own journey. Happy 110th Anniversary, Philippine National Bank! 💙💛🇵🇭

17/07/2026

Do you believe in the saying, “If it’s meant to happen, it will happen”?

This morning, we were on our way home to Cavite after an errand in Manila when we decided to visit a church in Parañaque. Unfortunately, I missed the entrance, and the narrow road made it impossible to turn back. I figured it just wasn’t meant to be.

A few minutes later, I remembered the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph, Las Piñas City, also known as the Bamboo Organ Church. As we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see the image of Tata Hosep, the beloved local title of St. Joseph, waiting outside before a school visit. I hadn’t planned on seeing him that day, which made the visit even more special.

Although I visited this church often as a child, this was my first time returning in many years. As someone serving in church cultural heritage, there’s always a different kind of joy in revisiting our historic churches.

Built by the Augustinian Recollects, the church is home to the world-famous Bamboo Organ, crafted by Fr. Diego Cera in the early 1800s using hundreds of bamboo pipes. Today, it stands as one of the Philippines’ most treasured heritage churches, reminding us that faith, history, and culture continue to resonate through generations.

Maybe I missed one church today because I was meant to return to another.

16/07/2026

I visited the St. Michael the Archangel Parish - Bacoor last month. Ang mga pintuan sa simbahan, madalas natin itong nadadaanan, pero napapansin ba natin kung ano ang mga detalye nito?

Mahilig akong tumingin sa maliliit na detalye na kadalasan ay hindi napapansin. Isa ito sa mga unang nakakuha ng attention ko. Maraming lumang simbahan sa Cavite, at isa sa mga detalye na madalas ‘kong mapansin ay ang mga kahoy na pintuang may intricate wood carvings—may mga santo patron, religious symbols, at iba pang designs. Pero dito sa Bacoor, rosette panels ang makikita sa kanilang wooden doors. Sa kaliwang bahagi ng pintuan naman ay makikita ang wood carving ng Mahal na Birhen ng Santo Rosario na may kasamang rosaryo sa ibabang bahagi (nasa comment ang photo.)

Ang wood carving ay bahagi ng mahabang tradisyon ng church craftsmanship sa Pilipinas. Noong panahon ng mga Kastila, ang mga local artisans ang lumilikha ng mga pintuan, retablo, at iba pang kahoy na bahagi ng simbahan. Hindi lang ito dekorasyon, isa rin itong pagpapakita ng husay ng ating mga manggagawa at ng pagpapahalaga sa kagandahan at kabanalan ng tahanan ng Diyos.

Minsan, ang kuwento ng isang lumang simbahan ay hindi lang makikita sa altar, nagsisimula rin ito sa pintuan. Kaya sa susunod na bumisita tayo sa isang lumang simbahan, take a moment to look a little closer. Baka may detalyeng tahimik na nagkukuwento ng kasaysayan at pananampalataya.

Yun lang! 😄

18/06/2026

Today marks the 400th year of the arrival of the image of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje in the Philippine Islands.

Quietly standing at the right side of the International Shrine is an NHCP marker that tells a story many pilgrims pass by without noticing, the image was brought from Mexico to Manila in 1626 by Governor-General Juan Niño de Távora, and in 1632 was entrusted to the Jesuits for the church of Antipolo.

Four centuries later, her story continues, not only as part of our religious devotion, but also as a living piece of our shared heritage, history, and identity.

08/06/2026

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS TOO? 👀🚶‍♂️

While walking behind Manila City Hall, I spotted a small detail along the pathway near the Liwasang Bonifacio, an accent design showing the City of Manila’s bell tower. It’s one of the capital’s most familiar landmarks, part of the neoclassical City Hall built in the late 1930s. For decades, its clock and carillon bells have marked time for Manileños, making it both practical and symbolic.

From what I’ve read, the technique used here is called debossed molding, also known as intaglio or engraved pavers. In architecture, it’s considered an accent motif, and here it highlights the bell tower itself. I’m not sure if there are other designs like this scattered around Manila, but finding this one felt like uncovering a hidden piece of heritage in the middle of the city.

It’s fascinating how even the smallest design elements can carry history.

Yun lang! 😎

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