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19th Century Philippines Clothing (Upper Class)

Featuring William Shakespeare (Ikemen Vampire) and Auburn (@azulashengrottospiano)

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Just a guy from overseas visiting his ladylove 🤭

Fun facts:

– The traje de mestiza (translation: mestiza's gown), popularly known as the Maria Clara gown, is a type of traditional clothing in the Philippines worn by the upper-class Filipino women during the Spanish colonial era. It got it's name from Maria Clara, the heroine of the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by Dr. Jose Rizal.

The camisa (blouse) and pañuelo or alampay (neckerchief) are made of piña, a type of fabric made from pineapple leaves' fibres. The saya (skirt) and the tapis (overskirt) are made of more opaque material like cotton or silk. Brocade and Jacquard fabrics are also used to make saya skirts worn by the upper-class women.

– Women at the time accessorize themselves by wearing peineta or payneta (decorative hair comb), necklaces, earrings, and abanikos (hand fans).

– Men who studied overseas (also called as Ilustrados, meaning "enlightened ones") are usually shown in photographs wearing late Victorian-style clothing. Upper-class Filipino men who lives in the Philippines during the 19th century wear barong tagalog which is also made of piña cloth. Canes are also a symbol of wealth amongst the upper class.

– Unmarried women are not allowed to meet a man alone without an older female relative watching over them. This is to ensure that the pair will not do something that is against the customs of the time (will elaborate on the next bullet).

– Unmarried couples are not allowed to hold each other, let alone kiss each other (kinda forgot but I think it has something to do with keeping a lady's purity until marriage or something).

If a man accidentally kissed an unmarried woman, he must take responsibility for it and marry her.

That's pretty much it! I had fun drawing these two— er, three, if the lady in the background is counted.

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TAAL BATANGAS

📍HISTORY:

The town of Taal was founded by Augustinian friars in 1572. In 1575, the town transferred later to the edge of Domingo Lake, now Taal Lake in 1575. In 1754, Taal Volcano erupted endangering the town of Taal which stood at present day San Nicolas. Threatened by the new danger, the townspeople, together with the Agustinian Francisco Benchucillo, sought refuge in sanctuary of Caysasay. In 1955 the northern barriors of San Nicolas, Gipit, Bangin, Pansipit, Calangay, Sinturisan, Talang, Abilo, Balete, Bancora, Saimsim, Maabud, Mulawin, Tambo, Clumala, Alasas, Calawit, Pulangbato were seperated from Taal and formed into the municipality of San Nicolas.

📍GEOGRAPHY:

According to the Philippine Statistics authority, the municipality has a land area of 29.76 square kilometer (11.49 sq. mi) consisting 0.95% of the 3, 119.75- square- kilometer (1,204.54 sq. mi) total area of Batangas.

A dominant feature of the province of Batangas is Taal Lake. It covers an area of 270 square kilometer (100 sq. mi) and is draned by Pansipit River down into Balayan Bay. Pansipit is one of the major ecological highways that allow migration of two fish species: maliputo (Cranx ignobilis) and muslo (Cranx marginalis) which are unique to lake taal. Adult fish migrate to the sea from Taal Lake via Pansipit River and Palanas River in Lemery. The tawilis (Harengula tawilis) is fresh water sardine also endemic to Taal lake.  

📍TOURISM SPOTS AND ITS HIGHLIGHT

📌BALISONG SHOP

Taal Batangas is Traditionally known for crafting balisong (butterfly knife)

Perfecto de Leon started balisong making in the province in early 1900’s until the industry boom.

The Taal became known as the Balisong Capital of the Philippines

The word Balisong was derived from tagalog word baling sungay which means broken horn when translated: Bali means break song means is Sungay which means horn of animals

📌BURDANG TAAL WEDDING GOWNS AND BARONG

Taal known as Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines

Refers to the tradition of hand embroidery since the turn of the century executed on fabric, especially on Jusi and Pina, and more popularly sought for the Barong Tagalog worn by the Filipino gentleman.

Also done for ternos and gowns and has a wide range of clothing lines from infants to adults, for both the male and female customers.

 Other fabrics are also used like cotton, linen and ramie.

It is also used to accent garment accessories and home décor items.

Meanwhile, Burdang Taal boasts of its highly collado (a kind of filigree work wherein yarn in painstakingly pulled off from the cloth) with simple or intricate, well-embossed hand embroidered designs for special occasions.

Simple or intricate machine embroidery or mixed hand and machine embroidery are also done for commercial or everyday use as office wear or uniform, home (curtains) or bedroom décor. 

📌SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CAYSASAY

It is a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay in Taal, Batangas in the Philippines. The image, which depicts the Immaculate Conception, is believed to be one of the oldest in the country. Having been found in 1603 by a man fishing in the Pansipit River. The subsequent Marian apparitions documented by Spanish colonial church leaders were the first in the country; devotees today continue to attribute miracles to the Virgin. The image was canonically crowned in 1954 and was later given the title the “Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa”. The feast day of Our Lady of Caysasay is celebrated every December 8 and 9. The image spends half the week in the Shrine of Caysasay and the other half at the Basilica de San Martin de Tours, to satisfy the needs of the locals and followers.

📌TAAL CHURCH

The Taal Basilica, canonically known as the Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours

is a Minor Basilica in the town of Taal, Batangas in the Philippines, within the Archdiocese of Lipa.

It is considered to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 88.6 meters (291ft.) long and 48 meters (157ft.) wide.

St. Martin of Tours is the patron saint of Taal, whose fiesta is celebrated every November 11.

During the year of 1849 it was recognized as the biggest Catholic Church in Asia

📌SAN LORENZO RUIZ STEPS

It is 125 granite steps from the Caysasay Church beside the Pansipit river which leads up to the center of town.

Originally, the steps were made of adobe stone, but these were later replaced with granite or batong song-song in the year 1850 by Fr. Celestino Mayordomo.

It is now dedicated to the memory of San Lorenzo Ruiz

📍ITS PEOPLE AND THEIR PRODUCT 📌BALISONG

Leo Rivera ⏺ Since 1991 he started making and selling balisong. He is known famous balisong Vendor in Taal.

📌BURDANG TAAL WEDDING GOWNS AND BARONG  

Annabel Mendoza ⏺ One of the makers of Gown in Taal.

📌TAWILIS

Niño ⏺ He is the local residence in Taal and one of the vendors of tawilis in Taal.

📍EXPERIENCE A vlog is not something we expect to do in the coming year. Our group isn’t all that interested in vlogging, but once we finished our vlogs it seemed like we all had a great time doing it, and it was both enjoyable and stressful at the same time, which is something we all appreciate. On the way to Taal Batangas town, we’ve all began shooting at Robinson Lipa, where we’ll be discussing how to get there. We were all shy at the start of our first vlog, so it was a lot of fun for us. In the end, though, we will increase our self-esteem! Eventually, after about an hour, we arrived at the Balisong Shop and began interviewing the Balisong salesman. We were all awestruck because this was the first time we had seen the various styles of Balisong. After that, we moved on to the next location we wanted to visit. The Taal Basilica in Taal Batangas, Asia’s largest church, was first shot. During filming in Taal Basilica, we were all awestruck, awed, and stunned by the church’s splendor. We headed to the Caysasay Church in Brgy after filming at Taal Basilica. We all observed the exquisite baroque architecture of the church, as well as the design of the wall and sailing, when filming at Tatlong Maria, Taal Batangas. We decided to get lunch in Brgy after filming. We all enjoyed Tatlong Maria, and it was so wonderful that we were completely satisfied. We proceeded to the Lorenzo Ruiz Steps after dining; it was our first time seeing the Lorenzo Ruiz Steps, so we were astonished and impressed. We decided to take a group photo before moving on to the next location, and we must say that it was both memorable and stress-free. It was a great event for us and we continued on to our next destination: Barong Tagalog gown rental. We were all awestruck and delighted by the variety of gown and barong Tagalog designs. The only word we could say was “wow.” We all desired we could wear the rental gown, but we had to pay first. Our final decision was to take a break after an hour of walking and admiring the grandeur of historical sites before waiting for the lights to come on (Pailaw sa taal). They finally turned on the city of lights after nearly half an hour of waiting, and we began shooting our final vlog. We’ve all shared happy and amazing moments, learned more about the town’s history and tourism attractions, and gained a lot of self-assurance as a result.

📍SWOT ANALYSIS 📌Strength ⏺Taal known as the Traditional known for crafting Balisong ⏺Known as Barong capital of the Philippines ⏺The Taal church is the biggest Church in Asia ⏺Preserved the ancestral houses, Museum and Churches in the heritage Village ⏺Celebrating of Unique Festivals (Taal Elpasubat Festival) that highlight cultural, historical, culinary arts and crafts ⏺Presence of Unique establishments and resort 📌Weaknesses ⏺Weak promotional activities for tourism industry ⏺Noise and Smoke pollution on the main road disrupting tourist activity ⏺Various entry points ⏺Presence of Unaccredited accommodation establishment ⏺Presence of unrestored and or abandoned ancestral houses that pose danger to public safety ⏺No existing practice/ method for environmental matters such as waste management

📌Opportunities ⏺Strategic location/ presence of expressway and goods roads ⏺Neighboring towns with known tourist spots 📌Threats ⏺Modernization ⏺Extreme climate changes affecting the old structures

📍TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE TOWN

A historical land mark and ancestral houses make Taal the top tourist attraction in Batangas. Their town’s tourist sustainability is based on four factors: In the first place, the Old Houses and Churches have been preserved so that visitors or tourists can see them. And, of course, it’s also for the next generation to see. Festivals and Christmas are only a few of the events that take place there. Their time and effort were devoted to putting up Christmas lights and pyrotechnics in the evening to entice additional guests. Second, because it is their product, they are confident in selling it. We everyone know that Taal’s primary product is Balisong, which is made from Batangas. Everyone in Taal knows who made it and when it will begin. Then there’s the wedding gown, which is known as the Burdang Taal Wedding Gown, and the barong, which is also known as the Philippines’ capital of the Barong. Because their product was so good, you’d think that someone would be able to test it out and become famous in that area. This creates a sense of attractiveness in their locations as well. Third, there are people. The local residents were fantastic since even the children knew the history of every church and museum in the area. They also pay attention to the historical landmarks that are located there. The government, on the other hand, is in charge of making the locations more appealing, as well as managing the facilities within the taal. Seeing Taal, the nicest sight in Batangas this year, has taught me a lot about how to maintain a tourist attraction in a place.

📍RECOMMENDATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE TOWN

Development of Taal product for souvenir items

Promotion of Tourism, products and services of Taal

Additional entertainment for tour around the town

Eco tourism protection and promotion

Provide easy access to the town

📍REFERENCES

⏺Balisong Shop https://www.pinoytravelogue.com/2017/08/balisong-taal-batangas-famous-knife.html

⏺Galleria Taal  https://www.thequeensescape.com/2018/04/galleria-taal-first-camera-museum-in.html

⏺Shrine of our lady of Casaysayan   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Caysasay         

⏺Taal Church https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taal_Basilica

⏺Burdang taal http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/arts-and-culture/burdang-taal-wedding-gowns-and-barong-taal-embroidery-business/

⏺Taal Batangas https://prezi.com/cyllvynv3itb/tpd-taal-town/

📍GALLERY ⏺BALISONG SHOP

⏺Taal Church

⏺Hagdan-hagdan

⏺Taal Batangas

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The traditional Philippine costumes for male and female vary across different regions of the country due to the rich cultural diversity and history of the Philippines. Here are some examples of traditional costumes for both genders:

Female Traditional Costumes:

Maria Clara Dress: This costume is inspired by the character Maria Clara from Dr. Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere.” It consists of a floor-length dress with butterfly sleeves, intricate embroidery, and a high neckline. It’s often worn with a pañuelo (scarf) draped over the shoulders.

Baro’t Saya: The baro’t saya consists of a blouse (baro) and a skirt (saya). The blouse usually has wide, bell-shaped sleeves and is often adorned with embroidery and intricate designs. The skirt is floor-length and typically made of fine fabric.

Terno: The terno is an evolution of the baro’t saya, featuring more elaborate butterfly sleeves that are often enhanced with pleats, lace, and embroidery. The terno is worn during formal occasions and represents elegance and sophistication.

Male Traditional Costumes:

Barong Tagalog: The barong Tagalog is the national costume for Filipino men. It’s a formal shirt made of sheer fabric, often embroidered with intricate patterns. It’s typically worn untucked over an undershirt and paired with slacks or formal trousers.

Camisa de Chino: This traditional shirt is characterized by its Mandarin collar and button-down style. It’s typically worn with trousers and can be both formal and casual.

Loincloth and Bahag: In some indigenous communities, particularly among the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera region, men traditionally wear loincloths called “bahag.” These are made from woven cloth and are often accompanied by other accessories like beaded necklaces and headgear.

 Traditional Accessories: In certain tribal communities, men wear minimal clothing such as g-strings made from woven materials. They also adorn themselves with traditional accessories like beadwork, feathers, and other symbolic ornaments.

It’s important to note that the Philippines has over 7,000 islands with numerous indigenous groups, each having their own distinct cultural attire. The costumes mentioned above are just a few examples, and there are many more variations and styles across different regions and ethnic groups in the Philippines.

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Filipiniana is the country’s traditional dress worn by Filipino women. . It is usually made of Pinya and various local and natural materials found in the country. A Filipiniana dress is the female counterpart of the Barong Tagalog, which is the traditional clothing for Filipino men. This traditional clothing serves as one of the most notable  representations of the country’s rich culture and heritage.

Nowadays, Filipino traditional dresses have evolved into different styles. Our local designers have upgraded the Filipianiana’s design  to make it more trendy in every aspect. Filipino designers started to incorporate modern elements into the clothing while maintaining its cultural roots.

As a result, Filipiniana dresses have become more appealing to women of all ages. In various Filipino events, we can see Filipina women proudly wearing their Filipiniana outfits. It is a good fashion choice for women, especially if they want to showcase the local creations  made by our diligent homegrown designers.

In this article, we will discuss what makes Filipiniana dresses special and why it symbolizes the spirit of a true and elegant Filipina.

What Makes Filipiniana Significant?

The Filipiniana will always be every Filipina’s outfit of cultural identity. It embodies values, customs, and traditions of the Filipino people. By wearing a Filipiniana dress, women can definitely showcase their culture and heritage with confidence and elegance. The clothing’s essence has been passed down through generations and still remains the flagship of traditional Filipino clothing.

Moreover, the Filipianiana will never be left behind due to its new variations. In recent times, Filipiniana outfits have become modified with new and interesting designs and details. It eventually became everyone’s alternative outfit for fashion-related activities. On top of that, Filipiniana outfits are also versatile and can be worn in countless events and ceremonies.

The Types of Filipiniana Dress, Gowns, and Sets

Filipiniana outfits have now gone through various processes. As a result, we present you the beautiful creations made by our dedicated designers:

Custom Filipiniana Gown 6004 CM

This white-colored Filipiniana gown is a good choice for formal occasions. It showcases simplicity and sophistication without too many details added on the outfit. For its body figure guide, it has a pear or oval shape,  which is an ideal outfit for people with smaller shoulders and wider hips.

Mestiza Barong Dress #5861

The Mestiza Barong Dress is a classic Filipiniana outfit that possesses distinct details. It is an ideal outfit to wear in various formal occasions. It has its mestiza sleeves that adds l beauty to its design, making it stand out in every pose. It’s also a convenient outfit to maintain because it can be  both hand washed and dry cleaned.

Barong Dress #5860

Barongs aren’t only made for men. Our designers also proudly introduce the Barong Dress for women. It’s made with Pina-Organza fabric. It has elbow-level sleeves for additional character. It’s an ideal outfit to wear in weddings and other various occasions. On top of that, it’s also available for hand wash and dry clean options.

Explore More Filipiniana Choices at Barongs R Us

Explore more of our wonderful creations made for you. At Barongs R Us, we ensure that every outfit is designed glamorously for our valuable customers. Our designers have proven their utmost expertise in making versatile and top-notch Filipino traditional dresses. Furthermore, if you want to delve more into our artistic designs, you can visit our website and check for more information.

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Chapter 3: APECtado

Chapter 3 – APECtado

APEC Summit, November 12-19, 2015, Manila, Philippines

It felt lighter for the twins, that’s the summary of this tale. Sure, setting up big time meetings like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit is difficult for its size and controversial budget but the Philippines know how to put up a good show and showcase its glamour and culture. The monster traffic jams are an inconvenience that their people got used to but the kids got their schools off and flights are cancelled and Tala agreed that these are necessary trade-offs for the country to put a good foot forward. Andres, on the other hand, was not delighted to find out that the poor will get swept away from the streets to “beautify” Manila. It angered him and they fought about it before the meeting started. So the 21 expected to attend APEC summit leaders are more important than Filipinos? Tala could not respond. And what about the Lumads [1] and contractualization, ha? She knew in her heart these things were important to Andres and it personally tears her apart choosing between her people and her job. Her twin could still protest all he wants, it was technically still his job and rights but that’s the thing – he can do something, she cannot. That’s what being a country representative is – it’s mostly sitting pretty and uncomfortably at the same time. Being sentient and spiritual beings is counterproductive to their existence if they cannot physically do something to change it, just represent. Still, they go on for they worked hard economically to achieve the “rising star” and “rising tiger of Asia” status.

Tala thought that the American-Chinese political pendulum only applied to her state, her country but it looks like the Summit itself divides like this. If it brings good money and develops the nation more, she pays little mind to the inner workings of expensive meetings of governments and private corporations at the expense and dismay of the Filipino people. If it ends up all in paper, all drawing, just talk, her anxiety as a nation kicks up to a hundred because the Bureau of Internal Revenue does not collect people’s funds out of charity, governments are meant to work and make this money worthwhile and tangible to everyone’s benefit. Also, if it’s all for naught, her body creates a sickening reaction to it real time.

And since the tensions flared up in the West Philippine Sea, yes, she’s been doing the sick reaction a ton.

The family photos that include her as the country representative makes everything worthwhile and it personally makes her happy. The male country leaders and private company representatives wore barong tagalog [2] and the females wore Filipiniana [3] . Since she had to stand out as the country itself, her Filipiniana has to be unique from the others. She told the fashion designers not to go overboard, it’s not a display of Filipino humility, Tala just does not want to stand out in any occasion, ever.

Out of all the creative Filipino minds can come up with modern fashion and the historical Filipiniana, Tala plainly chose the “Tupi” terno blouse and skirt with intricate T’boli embroidery to be APEC family photo attire [4]. She wore an open, almost crop top of a modern version of the bell sleeves, collared and opened up on the end like a slit without buttons, exposing a window to her belly and a high-waisted elephant trousers. The difference is she opted to have the clothing navy blue.

After the family photos taken and several break out of laughter on which camera shall they look, Tala made her way to Yuan, China’s country representative because his President, together with Russia’s Prime Minister is present at this huge international meeting.

“You look good in a Barong Tagalog.” She started, the man conversed with Hong Kong and Taiwan as their Representative and Chief Executive is also present.

China turned around. His hair was long and it swayed as he moved his body. She’s quite certain that there’s a period in his time it was common for men in China to have long hair but then they cut it….maybe for practicality purposes? Tala hopes, her own hair has not grown out since post-World War two and it’s not as if she doesn’t want it long again, it’s just not growing. It’s fine, the Philippines tends to have scalding hot weather.

“I’m assuming that statement is reserved towards the American, she’s over there.” Yuan straightened his posture, with his hands balled and joined together at his back. He eyed his President chatting with Russian representative and sighed heavily and bat his eyes at the noisy American and her President, sighing once more.

“If I wanted to talk to Zihna, I would and it would be no secret. I made my way to you.”

One of the event staffs went to the mic and announced the next venue where the formal talks will be held and the groups and pairs that clustered together walked to the place, still chatting with each other. China walked beside Tala and Tala smiled at him.

“Whatever you get out of this Summit, what belongs to mine is rightfully mine.” Yuan stated.

“Ah, I see Chinese men are inherently astute businessmen…and very serious too.” Tala joked. Her eyes explored the people and fellow nations who come from far away places, just to make their presence known for this economic cooperation. “I’m glad to see many attended.”

The Chinese did not understand why she walked up to him, until it clicked. 2016 is her next election. “I see now and I understand well.”

“Huh?” Tala asked.

“I have excellent foresight.” said the Chinese.

They finally made it to the venue of a particularly arranged chairs and staffs hurrying to tests microphones and make sure everything is in order. The floor is busy.

They both stood at the entrance for awhile and stared as country representatives and leaders flooded the venue. “I think you would look good in a red qipao.[5]”

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"TINIKLING"

-It is a kind of traditional folk dance here in the Philippines which originated during the Spanish colonial era. This folk dance involves two people beating, tapping and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over. This is one of the most famous dances in the Philippines among others.

The name tinikling is a reference to birds locally known as tikling, which can be any of a number of rail species, but more specifically refers to the slaty-breasted rail.

This dance originated in Leyte, island in Visayas. It imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers. 

females traditionally wear a dress called balintawak or patadyong, and males wear an untucked embroidered shirt called the barong Tagalog for the dance. When performed by dance in cultural shows, Tinikling is typically performed in the "Rural Suite," which includes dances originating from Filipino Christians that have a more character. These dances originate mostly from Visayas and Luzon and imitate the simplicity and joy of the lifestyle of the Filipino villagers living in those regions during the Spanish period.

What does TINIKLING represent? Well it represents to the Filipino attempts of Rice farmers to catch and prevent the Bird from stealing ripe rice grains from the fields.

It is important to know more about our Filipino culture and traditional so hope my topic give some ideas to us.

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Philippines🇵🇭

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Hello beautiful people

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Today we are going to talk about the Philippines culture because we believe that it is a very beautiful culture. Let's begin

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───Description of the country───

Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean, is an archipelago consisting of some 7,100 islands and islets lying on about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam.

The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. Since it was under Spanish rule for 333 years and under U.S. tutelage for another 48 years, the Philippines has many cultural affinities with the West.

───Traditional clothes───

Men's national costume: Barong tagalog (a formal garment, often made from thin fabric and richly embroidered) is used both by men and women. It looks like a tunic or shirt with long sleeves and is worn over a usual shirt.

Women's national costume: Barong tagalog is as well used by women. But there are many much more feminine and beautiful female clothing. For example, mestiza dresses. It is a formal dress made from lace and embroidered richly. It has butterfly sleeves. And it looks really charming. Actually, mestiza dress is a version of baro at saya, but more sophisticated. Baro at saya means blouse and skirt and has a lot of variations. It is very typical for people in the Philippines to wear baro't saya. In the past, it used to be just a short blouse with long sleeves and a long wrap around skirt. But today this national costume can be very ornate and beautiful.

───Traditional food───

Adobo: A ubiquitous dish in every household in the Philippines, it is Mexican in origin. But Filipinos found that cooking meat (often chicken and pork) in vinegar, salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce and other spices was a practical way to preserve it without refrigeration.

Crispy pata: Not for the easily spooked, this pork knuckle is simmered, drained and deep fried until crisp. The meat is tender and juicy inside, with a crisp, crackling exterior and it’s served with vinegar, soy sauce and chili.

Arroz Caldo: Whole chicken soup soothes sick Westerners, Filipinos like better arroz caldo, a thick chicken rice porridge. Cooked with ginger and sometimes garnished with a hard-boiled egg, toasted garlic and green onions, this Filipino food is sold in street-side stalls.

───Holidays───

Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in the Philippines. Those who choose to work receive an extra 30% of their hourly wage for every hour worked. The EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC) hosts events and activities on the day to remember Aquino’s struggle for democracy. The Office of the President funds these activities or private donations are made.

All Souls’ Day – November 2: At the end of the day, All Souls’ Day holds the true meaning of caring for and remembering those we have lost. This can be in a larger sense, as in sending a prayer out for those who have lost their lives in war, or a very narrow and personal sense such as sharing stories about a late grandparent, and everything between

Independence Day - June 12: Independence Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipino communities in other countries also observe the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.

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Filipino Traditional Clothes

Women's Traditional Attire

Barong Tagalog is as well used by women. But there are many much more feminine and beautiful female clothing. For example, Filipiniana dress. It is a formal dress made from lace and embroidered richly. It has butterfly sleeves. The Filipiniana gown is a formal outfit for women. It was only worn by mestizas during the Spanish colonial period as it combines the elements of both indigenous and Spanish designs. Traditionally, it consists of four parts: a blouse (baro or Camisa), a long skirt (saya), a kerchief worn over the shoulders (pañuelo, fichu, or alampay), and a short rectangular cloth worn over the skirt (the tapis or patadyong).

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Philippine Clothing: Then and Now (Group 3-4/4(Balbacal and Pascual)

How well do we know about fashion and clothing in the Philippines? Aren’t we curious about how Baro’t Saya and Barong Tagalog became our National Costume? Yes, it’s been discussed when we were kids, but apart from the display we see in the Filipiniana section of department stores, the costume worn at school and the formal wear donned during public state affairs, how do young Pinoys know about our traditional dress?

The Philippines has been greatly immersed in foreign influences particularly by Spain, Japan, and America. Lifestyle, culture, and fashion sense have been mainly defined by influences from the countries as well. Filipinos are innate, creative, and experimental; these influences gave them ideas on how to mix and match the clothes. 

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Long before the coming of the Spaniards, the natives of the islands were already wearing clothes. Men wore a collarless, short-sleeved coat called “kangan” and a strip of cloth called “bahag” wrapped around the waist and between the legs. They also wore “putong” a piece of cloth worn around the head. The women wore a wide-sleeved blouse called “baro”, their skirt walled “patadyong”. They also wore “salakot” (native hat) as protection from heat and sudden rain. 

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Spain colonized the Phiippines for 300 years and Filipinos picked up their conservative way of clothing. Modifications were made in the Filipino fashion sense. What is now known as the Barong Tagalog is the result of the evolution of the “kangan”. Laces, trimmings and adornments, and collars were added to the simple collarless shirt. Embroidery and buttons also became apparent on the kangan while the bahag was then replaced with trousers. This is also the same for the female costume counterpart of the Barong Tagalog, the Baro’t saya.

Barong Tagalog (a formal garment often made from the fabric and richly embroidered) is used both by men and women. It looks like a tunic or shirt with long sleeves and is worn over a usual shirt. Filipino men often wear barong tagalog with a Chinese collarless shirt called “camisa de Chino”. Barong Tagalog can turn European-style clothing into Filipino easily. It is ornamented or embroidered with traditional patterns and it can be made from various fabrics, mostly natural like piña fabric (hand-woven from pineapple leaf fibers), jusi fabric (machine-woven from banana silk),  and banana fabric (hand-woven from banana fiber).  

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Barong Tagalog is as well used by women, but there are many much more feminine and beautiful female clothing. An example is the mestiza dress. It is a formal dress made from lace and embroidered richly. It has butterfly sleeves that add charm on the dress. Actually, mestiza dress is a version of Baro at Saya but more sophisticated. Baro at Saya means blouse and skirt and has a lot of variations. It is very typical for people in the Philippines to wear Baro at Saya. In the past, it used to be just a short blouse with long sleeves and a long wrap-around skirt. But today, this national costume can be very ornate and beautiful. 

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The Spaniards introduced the natives on how to wear shoes and hats. A sash was also worn high across the waist with loosely fitted trousers paired with slippers or shoes. During the American regime, “Americana” was introduced, the westernized suits and jackets. Women wore “terno” dresses with butterfly styled short sleeves and “panuelo”, a Filipino national dress. The different ways to how men and women dressed during the American regime is a symbol of the power struggle between the Americans and Filipinos.    

Although we’ve claimed our independence from the Spaniards, we cannot deny the fact that their influence in fashion industry is still being much used until the modern era. American colonization influenced the Filipinos to a modernized form of clothing. They introduced light materials like cotton since Philippines is a tropical country. However, due to the culture of the Spaniards being conservative that Filipinos have adapted, it took some time to accept the idea. Nonetheless, as of today's date, it is clearly evident that we have embraced it. Women now wear comfortable clothes on a daily basis instead of the layering Baro’t Saya. Men now wear simple cotton shirts instead of Barong Tagalog.

Today, we can now see how fashion style has drastically changed. We can easily compare it to what and how our native clothes back then. Imagining the looks on the older generations on what the teens are wearing now is unbelievable. We can see how conservative they were back then and now, we can wear clothes exposing our skin. Legs were hidden from long dresses and the 21st century brought many changes to the Philippines fashion. Cropped tops, ripped jeans, white tees, types of denim are now commonly used on a daily basis.

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Although these changes have been totally adapted, “Barong Tagalog” and the “Filipiniana terno” are still constantly being used as a symbolization for Filipino tradition and culture.

There is still no distinct Filipino style since we are colonized but somehow, we have learned how to make our own styles. Bahag is still being used in the Northern region of the Philippines so native clothing will not be out of the Philippine culture.

Moreover, Philippines is still adapting different styles from other countries. And Filipinos being creative, we always look for which is more convenient yet very classy and promising--that’s why Filipino designers are being acknowledged all over the world.

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Alluring and Striking Wedding Dress Collection 2018 with Wedding Accessories

Philippines Brides beware – by the end of this post you may be compelled to justify wearing our very graceful and perfectly designed wedding dresses.

When our in-house design team and high-fashion designer collaborate, they want to make certain that your bridal look makes an unparalleled impression, they take their visualization one step further, creating matching veils, wedding cords, wedding basket, wedding coins, wedding pillows and lots more that echo the fine details of their breathtaking wedding dresses. The wide variety of wedding accessories available can be overwhelming, but you shouldn’t decide to just skip them altogether. If you’re not quite sure on which accessories you should choose for your own wedding, contact our experts who will make you learn more about your options.

Pick your favorite Wedding Accessories

If you’re diving into #wedding planning this year you know there’s a lot to keep track of! Between a perfect dress and picking the best wedding accessories can be little overwhelming. Accessories can truly transform a look and tell the story of your own personal style. And let’s be honest, on your wedding day you want to feel as authentic to your personal style as you possibly can! Which bridal accessories should you choose?

Among the many accessories a bride can choose to wear on her wedding day, we will focus on only a few popular ones. We’ll cover veils, headpieces, boleros, and gloves. There are a few types of veils according to length, and each one comes with its own styling tip.

Try on few of your favorite wedding dresses embellish with accessories. From exquisite and whimsical to beaded and bohemian, let’s just say you will soak up every minute in these gorgeous gowns by Barongs R Us!

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University Week 2019

           With so much fun, excitement, and experience that every students should feel, setting aside all the stress, pressure, all the school works will only be with as time changes. The University of San Agustin will celebrate its yearly event that marks behind the student legacy as an Augustinian. In today’s U-Week celebration with the theme of Filipino Fiesta.

The University Week 2019 is a one week celebration that you shouldn’t be missed one of the most memorable fun and excitement that will bring so much happiness in the faces of the Augustinian. In special cooperation of the USA- Student Council this event will be possible together with the collaboration of their ideas to provide student different activities that they can be engage in.

The celebration will on February 26, 2019 to start with a mass, followed foot parade opening celebration at the USA field and Pasiklaband is a competition to those group members that will showcase their talents through music, rhythm and band. Listening to your favorite rock music, jamming through scream and shout and join with the music. Another event that will make you to the move is the intense competition of USA Best Dance Crew: Sayaw Agustino on 2nd day February 27, 2019 you will see the teamwork and unity of every group participants that dance through music and story. 

3rd day February 28, 2019. One of the main event of the U-Week celebration 2019 is the Mr. and Ms. USA Pageant 2019 where each department have their chosen representative to represent their college. The event will showed the whole campus how strong their college to cheer for their contenders. Since the theme is Filipino Fiesta we will surely amaze by our candidates wearing in their Filipiniana for females and Barong Tagalog for males attires showing their skills and ability for answering Q&A.

4th day March 1. Everyone should see the creativity of the artist in the “Pinta Tao” contest and the spectacular highlight of the event is the TGIF where students and professors will ramp on the stage wearing the designs of the students for fashion runaway event.

Don’t missed it out. Be part of the Augustinian community. Let’s make this fun and memorable one. Happy U-Week Fiesta Everyone! See you there!

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How to cook: Philippine Drama Series

Ingredients

1 Male lead

1 Female lead

2 sets of parents (1 matapobre and 1 loving and caring)

5 ¼ tablespoons of American accent

2 teaspoons of class

10 kilos of designer clothes

1 random business degree

6 packs of abs

3 ½ cups of hardships

2 liters of tears

1 best friend (funny)

1/3 SMDC™ barong-barong

1 ¼ bowl of hope

1 pack of Goons™

66 barong tagalog

58 filipiniana

1 MDC™ warehouse (full of empty crates that can explode for fight scene)

17 high-powered guns

4 handguns

1 special gun (infinite ammo) for the male lead

Iodized salt

different spices (laughs, smiles, kilig, etc,)

Preparations For Male lead: 1. Place male lead in abroad. Lightly coat with 5 ¼ tablespoons of American accent, 2 teaspoons of class, and 10 kilos of designer clothes. Toss some random business degree in order to help parents run the company in the Philippines. 2. Transfer to Philippines preheated at 200 degrees C. Cook only for 2 minutes to ensure a perfect muscular mestizo body. 3. Transfer to a plate. Garnish with 6 packs of abs. For Female lead: 1. Place female lead in Philippines. Preferably near an estero or a slums area. Add 3 ½ cups of hardships, 2 liters of tears, and a generous amount of hope. Knead until it becomes 18 years old with a vital statistics 36-24-36. 2. Slice into thin strips of elementary education, part-time job, and household chores. 3. Put into a bowl with sweet, loving parents and a funny best friend (for comic relief). Stir well then top with a barong-barong.

Directions 1. Open the series with the backstories of the main characters. Pour some cuteness and glee in order to hook the viewers even more.  Surround each of the main characters with a best friend who supports them in everything.

2. Dip each of them in a body of water; preferably a large swimming pool for the boy and Pasig River or Manila bay for the girl. Instantly turn them into fully grown adult when they got out of the water. This is the most effective transition of all when sliding into a time-skip.

3. Wrap the female lead in her most decent clothes (still unkempt but it is her most decent so it will work as fine) as she walks under the scorching sun finding a job. Slip in the male lead by having his car nearly hit the girl.

4. Insert boy-meets-girl set-up: Boy helps the girl who is picking up her things scattered in the middle of the road, their hands will touch, queue-in slow motion as they look at each other’s beautiful face. Play theme song in the background. Add in conversation about the accident then about the girl finding a job.

5. “Incidentally”, the boy needs an employee. He hires her. Tomorrow is her first day. Transfer into office. Put the girl, the ill-tempered boss, and a pile of work into a bowl. Mix well. Smear the girl with me tears because of belligerent workplace. Toss in the male lead; he helps the girl and comforts her. Melt some cheese into his words and sprinkle some sparkles over him as the girl slowly falls in love with him.

6. Add in some interactions until love forms in between. Finally, let the girl slip over while the boy catches her. Make sure the boy is near when the girl falls backwards so he can catch her. Queue-in another slow motion effect as they look at each other’s eyes and realize that they have feelings for each other. Do not forget to play the theme song in the background!

7. Rub some affection, kindness, warm emotion, love, and passion. Marinate their relationship through going away from work and having the best first date one can ever have. Let the spices sip into them for at least 3 episodes.

8. Separate the couple as the matapobre mother of the boy finds out about the relationship between the two. She does not want her unico hijo end up with a poor girl. Mince the girl as the parents insult her life and family. Add in the girl’s loving parents as they do not want their child to be insulted and mocked.

9. Grill boy’s parents by having him disobey their orders and stay with the love of his life. Add a pinch of salt by the parents. Do not sear too much so they can be used again as plot device for future episodes.

10. Stir-fry the goons to bring out their crisp and machismo and guns and tattoos. They will kidnap the girl as ordered by the boy’s mother. Place the goons and the girl tied in a chair inside a warehouse. Stuff the warehouse with many hiding spots for the incoming gun action.

11. Reheat the pan by slipping in the male lead character into the warehouse. Pour in the thrill music as he saves the girl while the goons are playing tong-its (if day) or having a drink (if night). A goon spots the couple escaping the warehouse.

12. Chop some of the goons as all (including the viewers) were surprised how good the male lead character in targeting the enemies with his stolen gun while somersaulting to evade bullets fired at him. Slice and dice the rest as the male lead also knows (surprisingly!) close-combat and kung-fu. (Maybe he learned this while abroad or he’s just born with it. Who knows?)Let them settle for a day. This should be in the same episode with the warehouse fight.

13. Serve with a wonderful, pompous wedding in a well-known church. Decorate by making everyone wear barong tagalog or filipiniana. Glaze with fondue of vows. Top with a real kiss if the teen couple just turned 18 this year.

Best-served during prime-time after the evening news.

Quick tips 1. If the viewers love the series so much, extend for another year. You can use the following plot point: male lead’s parents’ unfinished motive, bring in another kontrabida (a third party, boy’s grandparents, etc.), or the couple turned out to be related. Do not forget the Amnesia Plot!

2. You may also opt to add some extra hardships for the couple to strengthen their love for each other.

3. If their younger versions’ actor and actress are lovable, you can add some extenders. An episode or two might be enough.

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Beautiful, elegant and your names on the wedding pillows are sure to look magnificent in the hands of your little ring bearer. You can now add the vibrant colors of autumn to your ceremony and reception with fall wedding accessories including guest books, pens, flower baskets, ring pillows, garters and unity candles decorated with fall leaf brooches.

Every woman has a list of striking and trendy accessories and dresses. Be it a list of brands that they love to buy during sales or a list of items to wear on their special day, wedding day. Women love having a list. Philippines designers at Barongs R Us are here to fulfill the list of accessories and dresses of women for their special day. You can put in stunning colors to accessories and styles that are all inspired by latest trends with advanced and traditional designs. We all know that when it comes to post-engagement and post-wedding glow, every bride wants to make the most out of it! It’s the perfect time to try on a new look or a different style to really get people to notice a change.

Look your absolute fashionable self while you’re busy planning the wedding or still celebrating that post-wedding high. From wedding accessories like wedding basket, wedding coin, wedding cord, wedding pillow, wedding veil, wedding carter to comfy sandals, Barongs R Us rounded up a few accessories that will take your daily bridal look to a whole new level!

Accessory items like the Bronze Elegance collection features rich hues of bronze, copper, and gold and is a great compliment to subtle fall wedding themes.

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At Barongs ‘R Us, we are committed to offering a wide variety of fine Barong Tagalog for men and Filipiniana Dresses for women. Our mission has always been to offer a strong sense of style and comfort into our products, and while providing reasonable prices and the convenience of on-line shopping. We strive to design collections that are stylish yet classic; apparel that will continue to wear well through the changes of both season and fashion cycle. Our products are hand made by skilled people with decades of experience using the finest materials available. Barongs R Us’ products are exclusively of the highest quality. They affirm a style based on elegance and refinement, crafted into every line and detail. Barongs R Us dresses the man or woman who is subtle yet demanding, classic but original, practical and always elegant. The person who is wearing our design cannot pass without being unnoticed.

For your convenience we are an online store open 24 hours, 7 days a week. We accept major credit cards MasterCard, Visa, and American Express in a secure environment, to further enhance your shopping experience. Our products become true objects of desire because they are of a level that only Made in Philippines attains. The construction, line, quality of fabrics, and design is the highest level of elegance. At Barongs R Us, we believe that our customers come first and we pride ourselves on topnotch customer service, second to none!

We appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of providing you with quality Barong Tagalog, Filipiniana Dresses, and other formal apparel.

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You might think that since barong is a traditional and formal men’s wear, you will see the same traditional and typical designs over and over again. But think again. You will also be surprised that babies, children, and even women can wear barongs specially designed for them.

It is made of thin cloth materials like Jusi,Jusilyn, Organza, and Piña that is perfect for hot and humid weather conditions. But it is also ideal for creating more unique designs that you will surely love. You will be surprised that it does not only match the hot weather but also matches your taste and style. So without further ado, here are uniquely designed Barong Tagalogs that you will surely love to wear.

Glow More With Blue Barong Tagalog Designs

Blue barong Tagalogs are popular because of their unique glossy look. Its glowing effect makes you stand out among the rest. There are lots of embroidered designs and shades of blue to choose from. Made from 100% high-quality Jusi fabric, these barongs have one of a kind look.

A Touch of Gold

Ahoy matey! I see ye find me treasure! Well, it’s no pirate treasure. Aside from its painstakingly detailed embroidery, it becomes more dazzling in its golden colour. Now you will not only look fantastic but stand out in meetings and special occasions.If you want to be bold, be gold.

U Shape Embroidered Barong Tagalog

Wait a minute. Is that a cowboy or a Spanish caballero? However you may put it, we can obviously tell what’s unique in this barong. Evident in its U shaped embroidered design, it surely gives a unique and bold fashion statement. The fabric is made of 100% high-quality organza. They come in black and white in color.

Filipino-Chinese FusionBarong Tagalogs

Are you ready for some kung-fu action? Designed with a Chinese frog fastener like embroidery design at front, aligned with its buttons, it was indeed a perfect Filipino-Chinese fusion. Who would have thought that barongs can be that flexible when it comes to designs?Not to mention its elegant Chinese collar neckline, it was a stylish and authentic design that you would surely love to wear.

Indigenously Modern Brown Barong Tagalog

Not the typical Barong Tagalog design you can see all the time. It was hand-painted with a unique symmetrical design. Combined with abaca like borders lining beside its halfway front buttons up to the shoulders, it projects an indigenous yet modern appearance. It’s a perfect impression of corporate meetings and significant events.

The Fiery Burgundy Barong Tagalog

You are not burning in flames; you’re just hot looking when you wear this one. Its unique white prints across its embroidery give a perfect accent to the barong. You will definitely look dashing.

Baby Boy’s White Christening Barong

Who says children can’t go formal on very special occasions? You wouldn’t want to see them wearing baby rompers or pajamas while on Christening. It’s nice to know that designers have this unique white barong specially made for boys. Now you can bring your little ones to special occasions. Just don’t forget the diapers.

Even girls have their own barong gown for Christening, and it’s a one of a kind design, making it look so girly in a barong material. But still do please bring their diapers.

Uniquely Designed Barongs for Women

Who says only men can wear barong?  Women can now go equally formal with men when it comes to barong. It’s definitely barong, created from the finest Piña-Organza Fabric, but you can clearly see its female aesthetics. The delicate embroidery, ivory buttons, and the remarkable neckline that perfectly matches expensive jewelry is truly the touch of royalty.