Throwback

As we open the bible, [1]“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”, is the first text we see from the first chapter. Through this passage, we realize that the world was completely amorphous, dark and unfilled. God started to speak and created everything.

Up to now, the shape of the world is still an issue to some. But whatever shape it is, God formed the earth and everything inside the earth according to his image and likeness.

[2] The world is made up of approximately 242 countries divided into seven continents. Each country practices various cultures, holds different values and speaks dissimilar languages and dialects.  All shares interesting story, from the past and into their present state.

      Philippines have one of the most interesting anecdotes among the different countries. How the countrymen fought for its liberty makes the nation’s story remarkable. Before east met west, natives of the land already has their systematic way of living. Philippines were for the Filipinos only, but then the invaders came.

For several years, Filipinos were deprived of their freedom inside their territory. The people were treated like strangers in their own home. They lived in a place where they cannot call their own. Those were the days where the bravest people stood to fight for the rights of every Filipinos.

[3] As an effect of the colonization, it is noticeable that most of the Filipinos in the present belong to a mixture of races. There has been a barrier between the “mestizo” and the “native” during the Spanish era; a result of the not-so-licit relation between the conqueror and the conquered. 

Despite of poverty, at present, Philippines is now a free country. 

Gothic Revival - The Church of San Sebastian is made of a steel frame and panels and is  known for its distinct characteristic - that of being the only neo-gothic steel church in the Philippines and in Asia.

Liwasang Bonifacio - This is the statue of Andres Bonifacio, "Father of the Philippine Revouliton"

GO WITH THE FLOW - Filipinos were slaves before by the colonizers and became their puppets for a very long period of time.

SAY A LITTLE PRAYER - In times of test, to pray is the best thing that we can do.

CATHEDRAL WITHIN THE WALLS- Manila Cathedral was damaged and destroyed several times since the original cathedral was built in 1581. 

HOME ALONG THE RIVER -  The shelter for the poor.

PALACE OF THE GOVERNOR - The former house of Manuel Estacio de Venegas, a governor's aide and now the office of the Intramuros Administration.

HOPEFUL FILIPINOS - There's always hope for the Philippines.

DIRTY ICE CREAM- Also known as sorbetes. This is a famous street food in the Philippines.

YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE - Street children love to swim in fountains along the metro. 

Printed References:

[1] Bible: Genesis 1:1-2:3

[2] Halili, M. C. (2008), Struggle for Freedom, Rex Bookstore, ISBN 978-971-23-5045-0 ISBN 978-971-23-5045-0

[3] History of the Filipino People by Teodoro Agoncillo