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Rondalla

Rondalla

Originating from Mediaval Spain, the rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the plectrum or pick and generally known as plectrum instruments. In the Philippines, Rondalla refers to any group of stringed instruments that [...]

Caloy Llamas’ Aerial Photography

Caloy Llamas’ Aerial Photography

From August 25 to December 22, 2011, About Philippines has featured the wonderful aerial photos of Caloy Llamas. All in all there have been 45 different aerial photos taken during a helicopter ride over Metro Manila and Central [...]

One more beautiful Manila Bay Sunset

One more beautiful Manila Bay Sunset

Local fishermen pulling their nets in Manila Bay. Manila Bay is famous for its beautiful sunsets. Photo courtesy of Caloy Llamas [...]

The Cabinet Vendor

The Cabinet Vendor

              Photo Details: Location: Antipolo City Photographed by: Roland V. Corpuz [...]

“SUKI”

“SUKI”

              A Black & White Street Photography by Roger A. Cuepo of RAC Photo Fine Arts & Gallery. Photo Details: Location: Vigan Heritage Village, Vigan, Ilocos Sur Date photo taken: November [...]

Tinikling

Tinikling

The Tinikling is best kn0wn as the National Dance of the Philippines.  It is one of the most popular and well-known of traditional Philippine dances. Tinikling is danced by at least four people. Two people sit [...]

“Magtanim Ay Di Biro”

“Magtanim Ay Di Biro”

The Philippines is the 8th largest rice producer in the world, accounting for 2.8% of global rice production. As such, rice farms dominate the landscape of Rural Philippines, particularly in the great plains of Central Luzon and [...]

“Mga Mananalangka”

“Mga Mananalangka”

“The family that gathers crablets together, eats crablets together.” This photo captures a slice of rural life in the Philippines. Three people, presumably belonging to a family, are gathering crablets together for dinner. Photo courtesy of [...]

“Rescue Drill”

“Rescue Drill”

A Manila City firefighter demonstrating how to rappel down a skyscraper with a “victim” during a simulated fire and rescue drill. ~oOo~ PHOTO DETAILS: Place: Manila Date taken: April 1, 2011 Camera:  HTC Firebird Android Camera [...]


It's more fun in the philippines