Philippine History and Culture

Filipino Festivals and Traditions

• During the Obando Fertility Rites, childless couples eat, sing, pray, and dance to increase their chances of having a child.
• Townsfolk wear Filipiniana attire during the Obando Fertility Rites.
• The Kaamulan festival is known as the Blooming Flower festival, celebrated by the 7 tribes of Bukidnon, with the main focus of honoring the gods of harvest.
• The Panagbenga festival is known for its costumes and jewelries, showcasing the cultures of the 7 tribes.
• The Masskara festival symbolizes the gathering of people and the smile on the faces of the locals despite challenges.

Senakulo and Shadow Puppetry

• Senakulo is a traditional Filipino religious play, where costumes and props are created to have an authentic feel, using weapons and costumes from Biblical times.
• Shadow Puppetry or Shadow Play is an ancient art form using flat, expressed figures to create shadows.

Moriones Festival

• The Moriones festival is held annually in Marinduque, where towns are transformed into one gigantic stage, reenacting the story of Saint Longinus.
• The role of Saint Longinus is central to the festival, where participants wear costumes and masks of biblical Roman soldiers.

Sinulog Festival

• The Sinulog festival is held in Cebu, with the key feature of street dancing, organized by Rajah Humabon.
• The Sinulog dance movements symbolize the cycle of life.

Non-Communicable Diseases

• Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, and Diabetes are examples of non-communicable diseases.
• Managing and treating arthritis involves taking hot baths, avoiding medication, gaining excessive weight, and avoiding physical exercises.
• Cardiovascular disease includes stroke, and its risk factors include hypertension, avoiding smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.
• Reducing the risk of Cancer involves regular check-ups, consuming excessive alcohol, and moro-moro.
• Kidney failure symptoms include reduced appetite, nausea, and vomiting.

Philippine Arts and Culture

• The Obando Fertility Rites is a festival that combines the sharing of Nilupak with folk songs and dances.
• The Pahiyas Festival, originally known as the San Isidro Festival, is a celebration of harvest, where decorations are made from kipped rice and flowers.
• The Sinulog festival was introduced by Ferdinand Magellan, who gave a cross to Queen Juana.
• The Panagbenga festival was started to promote tourism, celebrating local blooms and lush, with a focus on promoting environmental conservation.