60 Filipino Celebrities Who Posed for FHM Philippines
WEBJun 22, 2021 · Landing an FHM Philippines cover used to be a momentous occasion for models, actresses, and singers.For many, the cover shoot was a way to shed a darling persona through a provocative reintroduction to the public. Sunshine Cruz kicked off the trend as the first Filipino FHM cover, and it wrapped up with Nathalie Hart for the magazine's last issue.
Movers of Filipino Contemporary Art: 25 Artists We Love
WEBAug 4, 2023 · The art of Juanito “Quiccs" Maiquez is the convergence of Japanese robot culture, hip-hop, and graffiti. There was certainly a street art scene in the country before Quiccs burst onto the scene in the late 1990s, but he undoubtedly helped elevate what was previously thought of as a lowly, uncouth art style into what it is today: respected, widespread, and monetizable.
The Life and Career of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo
WEBJun 24, 2019 · IMAGE PHOTO: MARIO LIMOS, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines for painting, grew up during a time of transition for the country. Amorsolo and his mother moved to Manila and lived with his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa, a painter. Under his uncle’s watch, he learned artistry which set the tone for his ...
Everything You Need to Know About Philippine Offshore Gaming …
WEBJul 19, 2019 · The short answer is yes. The real winners in this situation are the government and the real estate market. One of the regulations of PAGCOR is that each Philippine offshore gaming operators must have an office space of a minimum of 10,000 square meters. With 56 registered POGOs in the country, …
Fascinating Filipino Inventions - Esquire Philippines
WEBMay 29, 2020 · It's important to realize that Filipinos did not invent karaoke, which is a Japanese concept featuring a person singing along a recorded accompaniment. However, in 1975, Filipino Roberto del Rosario did invent and patent the karaoke sing-along machine as we know it. Now, singing karaoke is as much …
The True Meaning of Magellan's Arrival in Philippine History
WEBMar 31, 2021 · There is an important point to be made, however. Arguments revolving around the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines representing Christianity or colonialism both stem from the same idea—the idea that this was the event that began Philippine history. By putting Magellan’s arrival on such a pedestal, we are essentially reaffirming the fact that our history, and our ...
The History of Jollibee in the Philippines
WEBJul 29, 2019 · The history of Jollibee is a classic rags-to-riches tale of an ambitious family finding success in greener pastures. His parents took the whole family and emigrated from Southeast China. They settled in Davao where they opened a restaurant. Tan Caktiong graduated with a chemical engineering degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
Who Are All the National Artists of the Philippines?
WEBAug 2, 2019 · IMAGE PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS, ARTU NEPOMUCENO. Fernando Amorsolo was the first Philippine National Artist in 1972 and since then only 73 talented individuals have been given this honor. It is the highest recognition given to Filipino artists (film, visual arts, dance, etc). In order to be considered …
Rajahs and Sultans of Pre-Colonial Philippines
WEBDec 16, 2019 · The Powerful Rajahs and Sultans of Pre-Colonial Philippines. The Philippine archipelago was a collection of diverse political entities before the arrival of the Spanish. There is a common misconception that the Spanish “discovered” the Philippines. That, prior to Spanish conquest, the Philippines had nothing but savage indios who needed the ...
Paolo Contis, LJ Reyes, and Other Cheating Scandals in the …
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. Photo by PEP. Julia Barretto had another cheating scandal as her relationship with Joshua Garcia ended in 2019. Leaked private messages showed that Garcia had been talking to other girls during their relationship. But, Barretto cleared that a third party wasn't the reason for their breakup.