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from the editors
The April 2008 issue of WikiZine celebrates the brightest season of the
year—summer! Showcased in this issue are the sizzling hotspots and happenings for all bakasyonistas. Check out the Top 10 Pinoy Travel Blogs and
pick a trip, or go visit the government’s travel specialists at the Department
of Tourism. Looking for a taste of history? Explore Corregidor like a pro, or
take a blast from the past with two of Manila’s Travel Experts. Planning a
road trip? Then the Pagudpud Itinerary is just what you need. Don’t forget to
carry your trusted tsinelas with you! Delve into the unknown and explore the
country’s Hidden Destinations. Try the “it” sport this summer—Wakeboarding. We know what you did last summer, so go pay it forward—bring your
little brother to the Manunuli!
To top off our summer offerings, the WikiZine features the favorite Pinoy
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ABOUT THIS ISSUE
Lie on the beach while the sun is up, then throw an evening party
and turn the music up. Try a new do, hook up with pals old and
new. Put on that sexy swimsuit and enjoy the water.
It’s summer, make everything hotter.
2 GOVERNMENT&POLITICS
Department of
Tourism
Buko Juice
As the world’s second largest producer of coconut, the Philippines has
been ingeniously using parts of the
tree for over a hundred years now.
One of the many blessings of what
is hailed as the “tree of life” is the
nutritious coconut water called Buko
Juice. The light and healthy drink is
naturally fat-free and low in food
energy. It is also a blood purifier and
a good source of electrolytes. The
supply of coconut in the NCR comes
mostly from provinces north and
south. Fresh buko juice can still be
enjoyed in cities and can be bought
from coconut stalls, but it is more
popularly consumed in the Metro
through prepackaged plastic cups.
The Department of Tourism
(Kagawaran ng Turismo),
more popularly known as
DOT, is the department of
the Philippine government
primarily charged with the
responsibility to encourage,
promote, and develop tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate
foreign currency and employment, and to spread the
benefits of tourism to both the private and public sector.
History
The present Department of Tourism of the Philippines has
its roots in a private initiative to promote the country as
a major travel destination. As a result of this initiative,
the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PTTA) was
created by Republic Act No. 710 in 1952, with the goal of
bringing together all organizations and entities catering to
travel and tourism. In 1956, Republic Act No. 1478 created
the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry to serve as the
policy-making body for travel and tourism under the auspices of the then Department of Commerce and Industry
(DCI), with the PTTA as its implementing arm.
In 1973, President Marcos created the Department of
Tourism (DOT) through Presidential Decree No. 189, with
the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) as its implementing
arm for infrastructure development. The Civil Aeronautics
Board (CAB) was reconstituted and attached to the DOT as
well. Three years later, the Philippine Convention Bureau
(PCB) was created as the department’s marketing arm for
conventions.
In order to be more cohesive in its functions, the DOT
was reorganized in 1987 by virtue of Executive Order No.
120 issued by President Corazon C. Aquino, and charged
with its primary functions and responsibilities. By virtue of
this same executive order, the PTA remained an attached
agency of the DOT, however, the CAB was transferred to
the Department of Transportation and Communications.
Meanwhile, Executive Order No. 120-A reorganized the PCB
and renamed it as the Philippine Convention and Visitors
Corporation (PCVC), charged with being the DOT’s marketing arm.
In 1991, President Fidel V. Ramos issued Proclamation
No. 188, adopting the Philippine Tourism Master Plan (TMP)
as the Philippine government’s blueprint for tourism ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=DOT
PEOPLE&SOCIETY 3
Manila Travel
Experts
Famous tour guides Carlos Celdran and Ivan Man Dy take
such stint by dazzling the streets of Manila with bits of history, humor, and drama for its visitors. Where Manila is at
its finest, Carlos and Ivan take the half-day walking tours
worth the heat and traffic of the metropolis.
Carlos Celdran
Carlos Celdran is normally seen
wearing a Spanish colonial dress
or a 70s bell bottoms during his
walking tours. Among his routes
are Intramuros, Escolta, and the
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Also a performing
artist, this Spanish-Filipino guide
is famous not only for his stunning costumes but for the theatrical artistry of his acts as well.
Celdran courses the rich history of the Philippines
from pre-Hispanic Manila to the present. His walking tours
feature a variety of themes such as “If These Walls Could
Talk: Walking Tour of Historic Intramuros”, “The North
Bank: Walking Tour of Escolta and Quiapo and the North
Side of Pasig River”, and “Living La Vida Imelda Walking Tour”. The itinerary culminates with a “Do it yourself Tour” which includes an afternoon tea and window
shopping through the flea markets of Evangelista Street,
Bangkal, Makati City.
Ivan Man Dy
While Carlos Celdran is well-known
for his pre-Hispanic Manila tours,
Ivan Man Dy has become famous
for his “Big Binondo Food Wok”—a
Chinatown tour showcasing sumptuous culinary creations from the
Orient. As an advocate of heritage
conservation, Dy shares his Tsinoy
heritage through his walking tours
with pride and passion.
Dy is a self-confessed “streetwalker”. His tours started
as a hobby, but he decided to take it seriously despite having an unrelated degree—industrial design. His fascination
with Chinese history and heritage as a child inspired him
to start tours and acts at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum honed.
Now, Ivan Man Dy is considered as one of the leading tour
guides of Manila. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Manila_Travel_Experts
Pearl Shake
Pearl Shakes−the newest and more
popular thirst-quenching treats during summer−are second-generation shakes. The refreshment takes
the usual mango and orange shakes
up another notch by introducing
flavors in powder form. These
powdered flavors−which come in
chocolate, mocha, lychee, strawberry, buko-pandan, ube and many
more−are blended together with
sweet syrup and crushed ice. Soft
and chewy tapioca pearls called sago
are then added to give the drink a
different texture. The Pearl Shake,
as introduced to the market by the
Zagu franchise, is best enjoyed with
an unusually wide straw specifically
designed to take in bigger mouthfuls
of the sweet sago.
4 PHILIPPINEWEBSITES
Ice Candy
One of the most popular summer
treats of Filipinos, Ice Candy is a
home-made cold delight well-loved
particularly by children. It is
practically made from fruit juices or
shakes frozen in little plastic bags
and is one of the best examples of
Filipino domestic entrepreneurship.
Ice Candy is best enjoyed by biting
off the closed end of the plastic and
nibbling on the sweet frozen juice
inside. Ice Candies come in different
flavors; the most common being
orange, chocolate, and buko. It is
usually sold in sari-sari stores, but
some homes are known to sell the
treat as well.
Top 10
Travel Blogs
Summer is here and now is the perfect time to take that summer break you have long been waiting for. Clueless on where
to start from? Then take a peek at the WikiPilipinas Top 10
Travel Blogs. This list will surely help you decide on where to
go, what to do, and how much to bring—and spend.
Our Awesome Planet
(http://anton.blogs.com)
Those who thrive in the world
wide web are surely very familiar
with the man behind the blog—
Anton Diaz. His blog Awesome
Planet shares a slice of Manila’s
hidden places, food, and travel
secrets through well-written pieces and fantastic photos.
Pinoy Travel Blog
(http://pinoytravelblog.com)
Pinoy Travel Blog is a group
blog that focuses on Philippine
travel. It promotes the natural
beauty of the Philippine’s 7,107
islands through blogging and the
internet. Aside from serving as a
guide to travelers, the blog also shares the latest news and
tips to travel enthusiasts.
Are We Deer Yet
(http://kegler747.blogspot.com)
Are We Deer Yet is an online travel log that accounts the travel of
Carlo L. in places in and out of
the Philippines. What makes this
blog interesting is its inclination
to the rare and unusual. From
incidents, places, food, and special tips, Carlo L. always
offers his readers something more.
En Route
(http://ironwulf.net)
The blog En Route is run by Pinoy
backpacker and photographer
Ferdz. The blog documents all of
his travels and photo shoots. The
amazing images that come with
his posts are enough reason to
allure travelers to visit. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Top_10_Philippine_Travel_Blogs.
HISTORY 5
Corregidor
Corregidor is one of the favorite spots of tourists who
thirst for a taste of Philippine history, particularly of relics
of war. Today, what is left of the island are silent witnesses
to its bloodiest and most ferocious events, its national
treasures—the ruins of the war.
Malinta Tunnel
Located beneath the 390-foot Malinta hill is the Malinta
Tunnel–a bomb-proof headquarters constructed for Filipino
and American troops during World War II, which took
about 10 years to be finished. Inside the main tunnel ran
a double-track electric trolley used to transfer personnels
and armaments to the different exit points. Formerly an
arsenal and underground hospital, the tunnel also served
as the seat of government of President Quezon during the
Philippine Commonwealth. It is also in the same vicinity
where Quezon and Osmeña were inaugurated into their
second term as president and vice president, respectively.
Mile-Long Barracks
Constructed to be hurricane-proof, this three-story building served as shelter for American officers and enlisted
personnel at the garrison. The barracks measured 1,520
feet long and is recognized as the world’s longest military
barracks.
Cine Corregidor
Situated at the left corner of the Pacific War Memorial’s
entrance is the ruins of what used to be a movie theater.
Cine Corregidor was built during the pre-war to entertain
American personnel and their families in the garrison.
Permanently displayed in its former lobby are two vintage
staff cars used by President Manuel L. Quezon and General
Douglas MacArthur. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Corregidor.
Ice Drop
The Ice Drop, a Filipino version of
the popsicle, is called so because the
frozen part of the treat tends to drop
off the stick when it melts. Ice drops
usually come in the same flavors as
ice candies: chocolate, fruit flavors,
or milk. A more native variety of the
ice drop called “ice buko” is made
with buko juice, coconut meat, milk,
and is crowned with monggo beans.
Ice Drops are sold by vendors who
usually keep their products in a
styrofoam box, lining the inside with
pads of newspaper and dry ice to
keep them cold. Vendors peddle their
goods by tinkling small bells as they
pass by streets.
6 SPORTS&LEISURE
Fruit Shake
The Fruit Shake is one of the more
popular cold beverages among
Filipinos, especially during the hot
summer season. It is composed of
one (1) fresh tropical fruit blended
with milk, crushed ice, water and
granulated sugar. Some fruit shakes
have at least two (2) fruits mixed
together to provide a different taste
for the consumers. The mango is the
most popular fruit used for making
fruit shakes. Other delightful flavors
of this favorite beverage include
langka (jackfruit), pineapple, avocado, strawberry, buko and melon.
Water Sports
Wakeboarding is a water sport which involves riding a wakeboard while being towed by a moving boat.
Other vehicles like watercrafts and ATVs are also used in
wakeboarding. The sport was developed by surfers and
snowboarders in the US in the 1980s, combining techniques
used in water skiing, snow boarding, and surfing to create
an alternative water sport.
Recently, motorized closed-course cables have been
used to pull wakeboarders (often referred to as riders),
providing a more controlled and directional speed. The
overhead cable, which may reach up to 12 meters, allows
wakeboarders to smoothly cruise the water surface while
maintaining control of the board. The rotor running at
speeds of 20 to 65 kilometers per hour gives riders almost
as much momentum to perform tricks as watercrafts do.
The riders perform these on-water tricks while gliding the
surface left and right. During events and competitions,
built-in ramps and specially designed pylons are constructed to provide contestants with a variety of approaches
to a course. They are then judged by the difficulty and
variety of their moves.
Wakeboarding in the country
Wakeboarding is a relatively new sport in the Philippines
having entered the mainstream sporting world not more
than 5 years ago. It was thrust to its recent popularity
through heavy television exposure brought about by the
involvement of showbiz personalities and other celebrities. TV and movie actor Aga Muhlach is one of the most
ardent celebrity wakeboarders in the country today. In
fact, Muhlach has sponsored several wakeboarding events
in the country attended by
colleagues in the industry
as well as professional
wakeboarders.
The CWC
Dubbed “the next watersport in the country”, wakeboarding has caught the eye
of many sports associations
and organizations, even
the Philippine government.
Recognizing the sport’s potential for local and foreign
tourism, the government
has taken steps to tap ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Wakeboarding.
GEOGRAPHY&TRAVEL 7
Pagudpud
Itinerary
An 11 hour-drive away from Manila, Pagudpud is located at
the northernmost tip of the Philippines. Despite its location, tourists seek this small coastal town of Ilocos Norte
as a number one destination when one is seeking a one of
a kind adventure and perfect unwinding spot. Pagudpud’s
peaceful rural communities, rich, unspoiled natural resources and the absence of mass tourism make the place
even more visit worthy.
Getting There
By air. There’s no direct flight to Pagudpud so one needs
to take the flight to Laoag then take the mini-bus going to
Pagudpud for about 2 hours.
By land. There are various bus companies that travel
to Ilocos but most of them are up to Ilocos Sur only. If
you want a bus that will travel from Manila all the way
to Pagudpud, go for Florida bus. Don’t fret, the bus has
its own rest room so going to the CR is not going to be a
problem anymore.
Things You Need To Know
Accommodation. There are lots of resorts and rest houses
in Pagudpud so if you want to see the place first before
booking, you can do so. However, during peak seasons
like December, April, May and June, almost every resort
in the area is fully booked. Resorts or Inns usually start at
php1,500. If you are on a tight budget, you can also stay in
transient houses.
Meal. The usual cost of meal in Pagudpud, or Saud Beach
to be specific, is like that of any other restaurant. One order of Sinigang na Baboy good for 2-3 persons roughly costs
Php 220.00. If you want to save, you can bring noodles or
canned goods with you. ...
Ice Tubig
Extremely popular among street
basketball players, Ice Tubig is an
inexpensive and readily available
thirst quencher. Sold for as low as
P1.00 a piece usually at sari-sari
stores and homes near playgrounds,
Ice Tubig is simply ice-cold water
stored in disposable plastic bags.
A product of Filipino domestic
entrepreneurship, the refreshment
is actually an unfinished form of
another product—yelo or ice. Since
ice takes quite some time to freeze
and be sold, store retailers cleverly
offer the product to thirsty players
while still in its liquid form. While
some choose to buy flavored drinks
like Gatorade and Coke after a tough
game, some still prefer the street
favorite Ice Tubig.
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Travel_Guide:_Pagudpud_Tourist_Itinerary.
ored with the usual tourist destinations?
Tired of the party scene and the frenetic
rat race? Want to go somewhere not
too crowded and not too high-priced? If
you don’t want to go to Boracay, Baguio, Puerto
Galera or Subic, you might want to try Sagada,
Mt. Banahaw, Siargao, Camiguin, Cagayan de
Oro or Pagudpud. Though these places may
not be as luxurious as the usual tourist spots,
low prices and warm local hospitality are their
bonuses. In many of these places, residents are
willing to accept visitors for home stays, just
consult the local officials and ask around!
Romblon
The province of Romblon is made up of twenty beautiful
islands which have been likened to the Mediterranean
isles. The island of Romblon is the Philippines’ main
source of marble, thus earning the moniker “Marble
Country”. However, there’s
more to Romblon than
marble. Take Mt. Guitingguiting on Sibuyan Island if you dare; with a height of
2,058 meters, it is considered an ultimate challenge to
mountain climbers. Romblon also prides its crystal-clear
rivers, breathtaking waterfalls, pristine beaches.
Davao Oriental
In January 2000, the earliest sunrise of the new millennium in the Philippines was seen at the easternmost tip
of the country—Pusan Point, Davao Oriental—the
“Sunrise Capital of the Philippines”. Davao Oriental
has more than just sunrises to offer, however. It boasts,
among others, the “Bonsai Forest” at Mt. Hamiguitan, the
“Tinagong Dagat” (Hidden Sea), and a plesiosaur-shaped
GEOGRAPHY&TRAVEL 9
Antique
Antiqueños pride themselves
in living in one of the oldest
pre-Hispanic settlements in
the Philippines. According to
legend, Antique, or Hamtik,
as it was then called, was the realm of Datu Sumakwel,
and was the first large Malay settlement in the country.
Although now often passed over in favor of nearby
Boracay, Antique has many scenic beauties to offer those
seeking adventures with nature. It has lovely waterfalls,
lakes, and rivers, including the Tibiao River, ideal for
white water kayaking. The province’s highest peak is the
legendary Mt. Madia-as, a sacred mountain and home of
ancient gods, home to rare flora and fauna. Antique is
also the home of the famous “Bugasong patadyong”. Just
recently, the river of Sibalom in Antique was discovered to
hold a bounty of semi-precious stones.
Catanduanes
The island of Catanduanes in the Bicol Region is still
virtually untouched, making it a perfect place to just sit
back and relax. Puraran Beach in the town of Baras is the
“Dinosaur Island”. Cape San Agustin, where legend has
it that St. Francis Xavier celebrated his first mass, can be
found in the region. Davao Oriental is also home to the
Mandaya ethnic group.
Siquijor
The island of Siquijor, also
called “Isla del Fuego” or
“Isle of Fire”, is known to
many as a place of magic,
mysticism, and enchantments. It is frequently associated with phenomena beyond
the explanations of science, so traveling to this island is
not for the faint of heart. But for the those who do go,
white sand beaches, coral reefs, caves and forests await.
After admiring the natural sceneries and venturing into
the caves, visitors can also attend the healing festivals or
watch locals perform rituals that boggle the mind.
site of the so-called “majestic” waves prized by local and
foreign surfers. The island also has yet-unspoiled white
beaches along its coast, as well as diving spots for snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts, and cascading waterfalls
farther inland.
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Dubbed the “Summer Capital of the South”, the scenic
Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is a protected landscape.
It is the ancestral home of
the legendary T’boli people. Located in the Daguma Mountains of SOCCSKSARGEN, it boasts three beautiful mountain
lakes (Sebu, Seloton and Lahit) and seven waterfalls, as
well as one rich T’boli culture. The scenery and light in this
place make it a photographer’s paradise ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Off_the_Beaten_Track:_Ten_Hidden_Vacation_Destinations.
10 CULTURE&ARTS
Pagtutuli
Samalamig
The Samalamig, which comes from
the root word lamig meaning cold, is
a popular Filipino street refreshment. It contains sago (tapioca
pearls) and gulaman, and is usually
flavored with syrups from a wide
variety of fruit extracts. As the name
suggests, it is used to refresh and
nourish everyone’s thirst, especially
during the hot Summer season.
Usually served in plastic cups or
plastic bags, this Filipino drink is
sold in almost every corner of every
street at anytime of the day. Street
vendors sell samalamig for as low as
P5 a cup, but some food stalls and
restaurants—particularly those
priding the Filipino taste—sell the
drink at much higher prices.
Pagtutuli or circumcision is a Filipino traditional rite of
passage from pubescence to manhood. It involves the
removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia. The practice adheres to either or both the religious and cultural
principles of the Philippines. A Filipino summer ritual,
pagtutuli is usually done during the Lenten Season.
Development
The term “circumcision” was derived from the Latin
circum which means “around” and cædere, meaning “to
cut”. It is believed that first evidence of circumcision
traces back from the ancient Egyptian wall paintings. Male circumcision
is primarily a religious
practice among Muslims,
Jews, and other Christian
groups found in the Middle East, United States, South Africa, South Korea, and the Philippines. Today, circumcision
is performed through a surgical procedure that involves
the removal of some or all foreskin from the penis. Though
most commonly done during puberty, some parents have
their child circumcised shortly after birth.
Pagtutuli
The practice of circumcision is generally perceived to have
rooted from Christian traditions. However, some scholars
believe that the early Muslim settlers were the ones who
first brought circumcision to the archipelago. But more
than its religious nature, pagtutuli is essentially driven by
societal norms. With the help of their parents, young boys
get through with the tradition partly to avoid ostracism
from peers and elders. According to a Philippine Daily
Inquirer column of Filipino medical anthropologist Michael
Tan, doctors in the country have come to recognize that
the pressure involved in circumcision has been “psychologically ingrained and culturally embedded in the collective psyche of Filpino women”. In fact, the term supot,
which is a colloquial
reference to the
uncircumcized, has
been widely used
as a form of insult
against men. Much
later, the trend of
circumcision was
regarded ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Pagtutuli.
SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY 11
Sunburn
Sunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction
caused by prolonged exposure of the skin to ultraviolet
rays (UVR). Sources of UVR include the sun, tanning beds,
phototherapy lamps, and arc lamps. Sunburn is usually
considered as a first-degree or superficial burn. It is rarely
considered fatal, but prolonged exposure to UVR is known
to cause skin cancer. At most, sunburn causes discomfort
and minor pain to the person afflicted.
Cause
Sunburn is literally a burn caused by the sun’s ultraviolet
rays. The UVB component of UVR induces skin DNA damage, which then causes an inflammatory reaction of the
body. Injury can occur from as little as 30 minutes of exposure. Melanin in the skin has a protective capacity against
UV rays, but when the amount of UV exceeds its threshold
of protection, inflammation occurs.
Symptoms
Usually skin redness and pain interpreted as increased
sensitivity to touch are felt by a person with sunburn. Both
symptoms are proportional to the severity to the duration and intensity of exposure. Other symptoms include
itching, skin peeling, rash, edema, nausea, and fever. A
small amount of heat is also given off by the burn as blood
is concentrated to the area in the healing process. Blisters
may appear in extreme sunburns and can be very painful.
Treatment
No immediate treatment exists for sunburn, but the pain
can be relieved by hydrating the skin through application
of aloe and vitamin E-containing products. ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Sunburn.
Frappuccino
The Frappuccino is the elite’s choice
of a summer treat. This cold concoction gets its name from the fusion of
the words frappe, which is Italian for
milkshake, and cappuccino, which
is coffee with foamy milk topping.
The drink and its name are actually
trademarked by coffee giant Starbucks, but similar versions appear in
other designer coffee shops such as
Seattle’s Best and Coffee Bean and
Tea Leaf.
When it was trademarked, the frappuccino was a simple ice-blended
coffee shake made with milk, sugar,
cream, and an espresso shot. But
now the Starbucks menu includes
versions done in different flavors and
variations, including creme-based,
coffee-free mixes. Fan favorites
include the coffee-based White
Chocolate Mocha and the cremebased Green Tea.
12 BUSINESS&ECONOMY
Tsinelas
Mais con Hielo
Mais Con Hielo (literally corn with
ice) is an icy Filipino dessert made
from a mix of sweet corn kernels,
evaporated milk, sugar, and crushed
ice. It is a favorite among sweettooths because the distinct flavor
of the kernels blend perfectly with
the base milk; and when mixed with
crushed ice—the the taste of the
treat only gets accentuated. Aside
from having the usual ingredients,
specialty stores serve theirs topped
with pinipig, ice cream, and corn
flakes. Like Halo-halo, Mais con
Hielo is very popular during summer,
but some restaurants are known to
sell the sweet summer treat all year
round.
The tsinelas (slippers), which was derived from the Spanish word chinela, is a light low-cut footwear that can be
easily slipped onto the foot. It has a very simple design
consisting of a flexible sole and a Y-shaped hold-strap
strategically placed in order to bind the slipper to the
foot. It is considered a necessity by most Filipinos and
has been incorporated in the standard inventory of every
household, regardless of their social and economic class.
Though traditionally made from abaca or katad (leather),
modern tsinelas are now made out of rubber, fabric,
synthetic resin, and other materials.
Tsinelas Culture
The tsinelas, thanks to its practicality and usefulness,
has become part of Philippine popular culture. It has also
remained the footwear of choice for many Filipinos--especially during summer vacations, field trips, and outings-because it is inexpensive, lightweight, and easy-to-wear.
Owing to its popularity, Filipino games—among which are
tumbang-preso and paway—have been observed to employ
the use of the tsinelas as a primary medium for their
gameplay. There is even a festival in the country that
celebrates the humble Filipino footwear.
The Game
The most popular traditional game that uses the tsinelas
is tumbang-preso, where boys use their tsinelas to hit a
can inside a drawn circle. Another game called paway
makes use of the tsinelas as a pamato (primary tool),
which boys use to hit the tsinelas of their rivals in order
to win.
The Festival
There is probably no other
nation in the world
that gives such high
importance to
slippers than the
Philippines. At
least two towns
in the Philippines
celebrate a tsinelas
festival showcasing
their local “tsinelas
industry”: ...
For the complete article, visit
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Tsinelas.
WIKIFILIPINO 13
Baguio
Siyudad ti Baguio sa wikang Ilokano ang Lungsod Baguio.
Ito ay itinatag ng mga Amerikano noong 1900, at inilagak
sa Kafagway na dating tirahan ng mga tribung Ibaloy.
Ginawang resort ng mga sundalong Amerikano ang Baguio
noong panahong sakop ng Estados Unidos ang Amerika,
matapos atasan ni Luke E. Wright si Daniel H. Burnham
na gumawa ng plano ng lungsod. Ang pangalan ng lungsod
na ito ay hinango sa salitang bag-iw na ang ibig sabihin ay
lumot, dahil kalimitang maraming tumutubo ditong pino,
dapo, at malulumot na halaman.
Nasa hilaga ng Lungsod Baguio ang La Trinidad, ang
Itogon sa silangan, at ang Tuba sa timog at kanlurang
bahagi.
Nakilala ang Baguio sa mala-ahas nitong lansangang
tila pumupulupot sa katawan ng kabundukan; sa kagilagilalas na tanawin mula sa matatarik na burol o bundok;
sa mahalumigmig na hangin; sa makukulay na bulaklak;
at sa mga pagkaing sariwa’t nalalahukan ng mga sariwang
gulay at pampalasa. Nagtatagpo sa Baguio ang sari-saring
kultura, tao, moda, at pananaw na pawang lalong nagpasigla sa turismo.
Turismo at mga lugar na tanyag sa Baguio
Mines View Park ay isa sa kilalang pasyalan
sa Baguio, sa mataas na lugar na ito
maaring matanaw ang Benguet’s gold
and copper mine at ang nakapalibot
na kabundukan sa Lungsod Baguio.
Burnham Park ay matatagpuan sa
sentro ng Lungsod Baguio, isa itong
paboritong pasyalan ng mga turista at mga taga-Baguio. Mayroong hugis bilog na lawa sa
gitna ng pasyalang ito, na
maaring umupa ng bangka
kung nais maglibot. May
lugar din kung nais
magbisikleta, maglaro
ng Football, magbasketbol, magtennis, at
mayroon din lugar kung
nais magskating. May
mga kainan at palaruan
para sa mga bata ang
pasyalang ito. ...
Para sa buong artikulo, bumisita sa
http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Lungsod_Baguio.
Halo-halo
Tatak ng pagkaing Pinoy ang
pagsasama-sama ng samu’t saring
sangkap sa iisang putahe, maging
ulam man ito o panghimagas. Ang
Halo-halo na marahil ang isa sa mga
patunay ng katangiang ito. Umula’t
umaraw, patok itong meryenda
at panghimagas. Sangkap nito
ang pinaghalo-halong minatamis
na bitswelas, saging na saba,
langka, nata de coco, sago, kaong,
at tustadong pinipig na inihahanda
sa isang baso o mangkok kasama
ang kinaskas na yelo, gatas na
evaporada at asukal. Katakamtakam na pang-akit sa paningin at
panlasa ang sorbetes, leche flan, at
halayang ube na karaniwang nasa
ibabaw ng siksik nitong sangkap.
Bukod sa mga nabanggit, maaari pa
itong dagdagan ng anumang naising
pampasarap tulad ng mangga, mais,
melon, gulaman, at mani.
Marahil ay isang patunay ang anyo
at lasa ng Halo-halo ng katangitanging kultura ng mga Filipino na
puno ng kulay, buhay, at mukha.
14 WIKIFILIPINO
Iskrambol
Isang kahali-halinang kulay rosas na
pagkain. Kagaya ng sorbetes, ito’y
matamis, ngunit higit na malamig
at nakangingilo. Binubuo ng maliliit
na butil ng yelo na animo’y kristal
na nagpapalutang lutang sa sisidlan
nito. Walang tigil din ang paghalo
na ginagawa ni Manong dito upang
magkaroon ito ng tila ulap na
mga bula. Akala mo naman niyebe
ang pulbos na gatas sa ibabaw ng
kristal na yelo, na kung nanaisin ay
maaaring padagdagan ng malagkit
at malapot na tsokolate upang maging mas malinamnam. Kung ayaw
marumihan ay munting kutsara
ang gamitin sa pagkain. Kung wala
ka namang kiyeme ay lagukin na
lamang ito ng unti-unti, at hayaang
kumapit sa nguso (hanggang sa
tungki ng ilong) ang pinong bula
mula sa iskrambol na paborito. Ice
scramble, Scramble, Iskrambol. Ano
man ang itawag mo dito, simple
lang... Hmmm... Masarap!
Hundred Islands
National Park
Ang Hundred Islands National Park (Pambansang Parke
Laksang Pulo) ay binubuo ng maliliit at magkakalapit
na pulong sakop ng Lungsod Alaminos, Pangasinan, at
naliligid ng sariwa’t maalat na tubigan. Ang nasabing
pambansang parke ay nasa Barangay Lucap, Lungsod
Alaminos. Sumasakop ito sa 1,1884 ektarya, at binubuo
ng 123 pulo. Tatlong pulo lamang ang pinaunlad para sa
turista, at kabilang dito ang Governor’s Island, Quezon
Island, at Children’s Island. Ang Governor’s Island ay
para sa pamilya, at may mga pinauupahang silid na may
dalawang pinto. Samantala, ang Children’s Island ay para
sa mga nagtitipid na manlalakbay na ang mga silid ay may
de-gaas na lampara. At ang Quezon Island naman ay para
sa mahilig magpiknik at magkamping.
Biyahe
Habang binabaybay ang nasabing pook mulang Maynila
ay masisilayan ang mga luntiang bukirin, ang bughaw na
dagat, at ang tahimik na kanayunan. Tinatayang aabot
sa lima hanggang anim na oras ang biyahe mula Maynila
hanggang Alaminos, at aabot sa 250 kilometro ang layo.
Kabilang sa mga bumibiyaheng bus mulang Maynila ang
Victory Liner, Five Star, at Philippine Rabbit.
Pagtitipon
Napabilang ang Hundred Islands sa “Top 10 Beach Destinations” (Sampung Pinakamagandang Baybaying dapat
Puntahan) na binuo ng Manila Bulletin Online noong
Marso 2007.
Ginanap din sa Lungsod Alaminos ang Tourism Summit
noong 12 Disyembre 2007 sa Hundred Islands Pension ...
Para sa buong artikulo, bumisita sa
http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Hundred_Islands_National_Park.
WIKIFILIPINO 15
Mga Palaruan ng
Golf sa Pilipinas
Baguio Country Club
tel. # (074) 442-5060/5069
Matatagpuan ito sa Lungsod Baguio. Itinuturing ang Baguio
Country Club na pinakamatanda at pinakamagandang
palaruan ng golf sa buong Filipinas. Kahit nasa par 61,
mahihirapan ang sinumang manlalaro sa mahigpit nitong
hubog-lupa, makitid na landas, at mapaghamong dalisdis.
Camp John Hay
tel. # (074) 442-2101/2102
Nakatimo sa Lungsod Baguio ang Camp John Hay, na
dating himpilan ng mga kawal na Amerikanong ibig
magpahinga. Simoy pino ang paligid habang binabagtas
ang damuhan tungong par 69 na angkop sa anumang
panahon. May taas na 5 libong talampakan mulang rabaw
ng tubig dagat, ang Camp John Hay ay muling idinisenyo
ng pamosong Jack Nicklaus Group.
Canlubang Golf and Country Club
tel. # (049) 549-1362/1363
Binubuo ito ng 36-butas na palaruang nasa Alabang, at
siyang pinakamalawak sa buong Filipinas. Idinisenyo ang
Canlubang Golf and Country Club ni Robert Trent Jones,
Jr. Ang hilagang bahagi ng palaruan ay pangkampeonato,
na may rating na 72.4, samantalang ang timog na palaruan ay kinatatampuan ng matatarik na bangin, bunganga
ng buhangin, at iba pang pagsubok.
Club Intramuros
tel. # (02) 527-2887/6612
Nasa gilid ng makasaysayang Intramuros ang Club Intramuros. Umaga man o gabi ay makapaglalaro rito, at
madarama ang kaluluwa ng mga pader na bumabakod sa
dating lungsod. Tampok dito ang par 66 course, at masusubok ang husay ng manlalaro sa maiikling palaruan, na
may tubigan at may pagkakataong
lumampas ang tira tungo sa
kalsada ng Lungsod Maynila.
Eastridge Golf Course
tel. # (02) 651-2240/2298
Dalawang artipisyal
na sanaw ang inilagay
rito, na ang isa’y
nasa harap ng ...
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http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Mga_Palaruan_ng_Golf_sa_Filipinas.
Sorbetes
Malamig. Matamis. May iba’t ibang
timplang aangkop sa iyong panlasa.
May mangga, keso, ube at ang paboritong tsokolate. Maaaring lahat
ng timpla’y piliing ilagay sa apa.
May apang matabang, malambot
o makunat. Magdadag lamang
ng ilang salapi at presto, isang
matamis at malutong na apa na ang
makakain mo. Kung minsa’y sa isang
plastik na tasa inilalagay ang napili
mong timpla, at nakabaon dito’y
isang munting kahoy na pála..(ay,
kutsara pala!). Ang lumbay ay
mapapawi, ang pagod ay maiibsan.
Ngunit kung kalam ng sikmura ang
iyong problema, sabihin lamang at
ang gustong timpla’y ipalaman sa
tinapay. At sa pagsapit ng tag-araw
huwag magpatumpik-tumpik pa.
Bilis! Ubusin na ang sorbetes na
nabili, at baka ito’y malusaw nang
di mo nakakain. Sorbetes, pagkaing
pinoy – malamig, matamis.
16 WIKIFILIPINO
Saba con Hielo
Ang Saba Con Hielo ay isa sa mga
pinaka-paboritong panghimagas
sa Filipinas. Binubuo lamang ito
ng tatlong sangkap: minatamis na
saging na saba, gatas na evaporada
at kinaskas o pira-pirasong
yelo. Karaniwang mabibili ang
malamig na panghimagas na ito
sa mga kantina sa bangketa. Sa
kasalukuyan, ito ay mabibili na
rin sa mangilan-ngilang restawran
at kanilang pinagtuunan naman
ang pagbibigay dito ng higit na
kaayaayang anyo at presentasyon.
Payak man ang sangkap, ang Saba
Con Hielo ay isa sa mga hinahanaphanap na panghimagas ng mga
Filipino – hindi lamang bilang
pampalamig sa maiinit na buwan ng
Marso, Abril at Mayo, kundi maging
meryenda sa ano mang buwan ng
taon.
Dragon Boat
Festival
Ang Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival ang taunang kompestisyon sa karera ng bangka sa Filipinas. Ginanap noong 26–28 Abril 2007 ang kauna-unahang labanan
na ito sa Boracay, Aklan na nilahukan ng 19 koponan mula
sa Hong Kong, Singapore, at Filipinas. Walong koponan ng
babae, at 14 koponan ng magkahalong lalaki at babae ang
naglaban-laban sa tinaguriang “1st Rudy Project Boracay
International Dragon Boat Festival.”
Ipinagmamalaki ng Boracay ang dalisay at bughaw
nitong tubigan, na lalong kumikinang pag tinamaan ng
araw tuwing Abril at magsimulang umihip ang habagat.
Dinarayo rin ang Boracay ng libo-libong turista kada taon,
kaya sinikap ng pamahalaang lokal nito na higpitan ang
seguridad, ayusin ang daungan, organisahin ang mga negosyante at mamamayan, at pabilisin ang agos ng komersiyo
at turismo.
Ang pangkat ng Camarines Sur mula sa Bikol ang
nagwagi sa kategoryang 500 metro at 300 metro para sa
kalalakihan. Samantala, nakamit ng koponon mulang Hong
Kong ang unang puwesto sa 500 metro para sa ...
The 2008 Palarong Pambansa of the Department of
Education Task Force on School Sports (DepED TFSS) with
theme “Sports for Discipline. Teamwork and Excellence”
will be held on April 20-26, 2008 at Puerto Princesa,
Palawan.
Para sa buong artikulo, bumisita sa
http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Boracay_International_Dragon_Boat_Festival.
FILIPINIANA.NET 17
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