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A 1950s Home in the heart of Lopez Jaena Street, San Roque, Cavite. The house also holds several Filipiniana books that are available for home reading.

De la Cruz Ancestral House is located in the heart of Calle Lopez Jaena in San Roque, Cavite City. This 1960s home holds family memorabilia, its funeral business – Funeraria Filipinas, which is considered by many as the oldest operational funeral home in Cavite City, heirlooms, natural history collection, and mementos of the Nuestra Señora de Soledad de Porta Vaga, the Patroness of Cavite province

. As a heritage space, it aims to engage community audiences and promote its historical and cultural values. Interested visitors are advised to secure an appointment a week before your visit through our official page.

17/08/2026

As the southwest monsoon (habagat) brings days of heavy rain, Cavite and nearby towns once again face flooding caused by changing weather conditions. For generations, devotion to the Virgen de la Soledad de Porta Vaga has given people comfort and hope during typhoons and at sea. In this undated oil painting by O. Ramirez, Jr., a ship is caught in rough waves while people struggle among the wreckage. At the center of the storm, the calm image of the Virgin, with the Porta Vaga shrine, stands as a symbol of hope and refuge. The painting shows Cavite’s close connection between faith, the sea, and maritime life. As a patroness of sea voyages, the Virgin has long been prayed to by sailors and coastal communities, including those connected to the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade.

06/08/2026

As the Philippines proudly hosts the 2026 ASEAN Summit and related activities, we continue our ASEAN series by highlighting replica figurines of tuk-kata (ตุ๊กตา), from Thailand.

These figures belong to the tradition of Sangkhalok ceramics produced in the kilns of Si Satchanalai and Sukhothai between the 14th and 16th centuries. During a period when Ming China restricted overseas trade, Thai potters expanded production to supply regional markets, making Sangkhalok wares an important part of Southeast Asia’s maritime trade networks. Exported across the region, these glazed stonewares were valued as household items, prestige objects, and burial goods. Beyond vessels and tableware, Sangkhalok artisans also created figurines used for everyday, decorative, and spiritual purposes. Today, Sangkhalok ceramics recovered from archaeological sites and shipwrecks help scholars trace ancient trade routes and better understand the long history of cultural exchange that has connected Southeast Asia for centuries.

📷: Tuk-kata Sangkhalok (Replicas) Sukhothai Ceramic, Glazed stoneware
A gift from Ms. Thaninthorn Nithiarchakul, Curator of Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand
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31/07/2026

This year, the Philippines proudly hosted the ASEAN Summit, reaffirming ASEAN's continued strengthening of regional friendship through culture, shared heritage, and mutual understanding.

One meaningful reminder of that spirit is this gift from Alifah Jaafar, Senior Textile Conservator at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s largest museum dedicated to Islamic art in Kuala Lumpur.
Rendered in watercolor and ink, this study beautifully depicts the diverse forms of traditional Thai krathongs. Across Southeast Asia, water festivals bring communities together through shared spiritual traditions and gratitude for nature. By combining banana leaves with modern, eco-friendly materials such as fish food and ice cream cones, the illustration reflects how Southeast Asian communities continue to adapt ancient customs while preserving the living heritage that connects the region.

21/07/2026

Happy Feast Day of Saint Mary Magdalene!

Today, we honor Saint Mary Magdalene, one of Christ’s most devoted disciples and the first to witness His Resurrection. In 2016, Pope Francis elevated her liturgical memorial to a Feast, acknowledging her vital role in the Gospel as the Apostle to the Apostles.

In Cavite, Saint Mary Magdalene is the patroness of Kawit and Amadeo. Kawit is known for its traditional Karakol, a devotional dance procession held in her honor. It was also after the town’s patron saint that General Emilio Aguinaldo named his revolutionary faction, Magdalo.

The devotion to Saint Mary Magdalene is also reflected in this commemorative medal, issued for the inauguration of the new Saint Mary Magdalene Church in Amadeo, Cavite, on 19 April 1959. The church was blessed by Rufino J. Santos, Archbishop of Manila. The obverse of the medal bears the image of Saint Mary Magdalene, while the reverse shows the newly completed church.

06/07/2026

🇵🇭 Did You Know?

For many years, the Philippines celebrated its Independence Day on July 4.

On July 4, 1946, the United States formally recognized Philippine independence, with President Manuel Roxas taking his oath as President of the newly independent Republic of the Philippines. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal moved the official observance of Independence Day to June 12 to honor General Emilio Aguinaldo’s 1898 declaration of independence in Kawit, Cavite. Today, July 4 is observed as Philippine Republic Day, commemorating the country’s recognition as an independent republic.

📷: 1961 Independence Day Parade passing through Funeraria Filipinas
Photo by William Fabianic

19/06/2026

Happy 165th Birthday, Dr. Jose Rizal!

To honor our national hero, we feature Diwang Kayumanggi: A National Language Supplementary Reader for Philippine High Schools. This is the third edition, compiled by J.C. Laya was published by Inang Wika Publishing Company around 1947, with reprints through the 1950s and 1965. It is a literary anthology of Filipino folklore, essays, poetry, and stories by early 20th-century writers, created to promote civic virtue, cultural appreciation, and national identity during the early Third Philippine Republic.
The cover features Inang Bayan holding the Philippine flag as she descends toward the Rizal Monument, surrounded by national and academic symbols of patriotism and heritage.

12/06/2026

Happy Independence Day to the Filipino People! 🇵🇭

Today, we commemorate the 128th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, declared on June 12, 1898, from the balcony of the historic Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit. It was a defining moment in our nation’s history, symbolizing the Filipino people’s aspiration for freedom, self-determination, and nationhood!

Mabuhay ang Kalayaan! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

31/05/2026

Today is the last day of May, a month celebrated in the Philippines as National Heritage Month. It is also fitting to remember that on May 18, we joined the global observance of International Museum Day, highlighting the importance of preserving and sharing our cultural heritage. As we close this month, we continue a simple but meaningful tradition: our yearly alay of sampaguita garlands during the Flores de Mayo in honor of La Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa. For many Filipinos, Flores de Mayo is more than a religious celebration. It is a living tradition that brings together faith, family, and community. The offering of flowers, especially the sampaguita, reminds us of the customs and values that have been passed down through generations. As we offer these garlands, we give thanks not only for the blessings received throughout the month but also for the heritage we continue to cherish, practice, and share with others. May these traditions remain alive in our communities for many years to come!

¡Ave María Purísima, sin pecado concebida!

30/05/2026

“Tuhog na bulaklak, sadyang salit-salit, sa mahal mong noo aming ikakapit.”

Today marks the last Saturday of May, as many churches and communities prepare for the culminating activities of Flores de Mayo. This long-standing Marian devotion, introduced by Monsignor Mariano Sevilla, became one of the most popular religious and cultural traditions in the Philippines in honor of the Immaculate Conception. In many parishes, the image of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is adorned with flowers, candles, and offerings from the faithful. Yet despite its shared devotion, every town celebrates Flores de Mayo differently. Some communities hold solemn processions and sagalas, while others preserve simpler local customs shaped by their own history and tradition.

📷: The Immaculate Conception
Postcard/ Estampita

17/05/2026

Feliz Dia de Museo Internacional!
Happy International Museum Day!

Today, we are sharing the official museum definition of the International Council of Museums adopted in 2022, translated into our Chabacano language. This forms part of our continuing efforts to help preserve, promote, and keep the language alive through museum and cultural work. As with many living languages, Chabacano carries a rich diversity of expressions, vocabulary, and ways of speaking across different communities. There are several possible ways to translate the definition, and each reflects the uniqueness and evolving nature of the language. For this sharing, we chose one version that we felt best conveyed the meaning while remaining accessible to our audience. Our sincere thanks to our friend IDr. Rachelle Medina for helping us craft the Chabacano translation.

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