Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoKing of the road: Taking a look at the history of jeepneys in the PhilippinesJeepneys in the Philippines are considered to be the King of the Road. They are the backbone of public transportation in many major cities…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoMaria Orosa: Meet the Filipino war hero who invented banana ketchupMaria Orosa is a Batangas-born scientist most famously known for her invention of the Philippines’ beloved banana ketchup. However…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoParol: The vibrant Filipino Christmas star that symbolizes hope and blessingsThe parol is a symbol of hope, blessings, luck and peace for Filipinos during the Christmas season. It is also a symbol of the star of…Mar 30, 20211Mar 30, 20211
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoLapu-Lapu: The story and myths behind the Filipino heroLapu-Lapu is widely known as a hero who opposed colonization by vanquishing Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoHow canned food came to the PhilippinesCanned foods from the U.S. reached the Philippines during the Second World War. Homes in the U.S. were wary of having to rely on meat that…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoJennifer Laude: Remembering the Filipino transgender woman who was ‘full of joy’Trigger Warning: This post contains reports of violence against transgender people.Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoKulintang: An ensemble of Filipino gongs used during celebrationsKulintang is a set of gongs horizontally laid in a row. In its more common form, it consists of seven or eight gongs diminishing in size.Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoManananggal: Meet the vampire-like mythical creature of the PhilippinesThe manananggal is a vampire-like mythical creature that originated in the Philippines.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoWhang-od Oggay: The last traditional Kalinga tattoo artist in the PhilippinesAbout nine hours away from Manila, one can find Whang-Od Oggay in the small village of Buscalan tucked in the province of Kalinga. She’s…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Jeanylyn LopezinThe Hyphenated FilipinoBaybayin: A writing script used in pre-Hispanic PhilippinesBaybayin is one of the writing systems that was used among early Filipinos before Spanish colonization.Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
