It seems quite remarkable that it has been 15 years since I first posted part 1 of this list. Back then, it was challenging to have to comb through releases to spot the gems that proudly trumpeted our culture and history. Today, with the emergence of P-Pop and new music production technology, the unrivaled dominance of streaming platforms, and, dare I say perhaps a shift in … [Read more...] about Ten Best Original Filipino Music (OPM) Videos Featuring Philippine History and Culture | Part 3 – 2020-2024
Cultural Heritage
The Rise of Felip and His Bisaya Songs – From P-Pop Idol to Heritage Champion
From Ben Zubiri and Pilita Corales to Kurt Fick and Jacky Chang, the Bisaya tongue has had its fair share of champions in the music industry, as it should. After all, Binisaya is ranked as the second most generally spoken language in Filipino homes. With more and more artists emerging from the south, it isn’t too much to hope that the next stalwart of Bisaya … [Read more...] about The Rise of Felip and His Bisaya Songs – From P-Pop Idol to Heritage Champion
Ten Best Filipino Music Videos (OPM) Featuring Philippine Culture | Part 2 – 2015-2019
I must admit, this list was far more difficult to put together than the first one I compiled five years ago. It’s almost as if we suddenly awoke to an awareness of national identity, resulting in an explosion of Filipino elements even in mainstream music. This should be a good thing really, except now, there are too many videos to pick just ten from. Similar to my previous … [Read more...] about Ten Best Filipino Music Videos (OPM) Featuring Philippine Culture | Part 2 – 2015-2019
Vega, Lagbas, Pelaez Ancestral Houses – Misamis Oriental’s Enchanting Cultural Treasures
Before Covid-19 put the entire world at a standstill, I was fortunate to have had the chance to get a glimpse of three of Misamis Oriental’s most enchanting cultural treasures, three stunningly beautiful ancestral houses that have endured the inexorable, and often ruinous passage of time. It may be awhile before other curious wanderers set their sights on these exquisite … [Read more...] about Vega, Lagbas, Pelaez Ancestral Houses – Misamis Oriental’s Enchanting Cultural Treasures
Bantayan Island Then and Now – Revisiting a Dream
Retracing my steps became an obsession. I dreamt of it so often, that periods of wakefulness became exercises in frustration. To think I’d only been there twice before. This, I suppose, is a testament to its allure. Either that, or I was compelled by the intensity of familial proddings. Notwithstanding my utter lack of resolve in previous years, I felt I still belonged by … [Read more...] about Bantayan Island Then and Now – Revisiting a Dream
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