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Bayanihan is a Filipino term taken from the word bayan, referring to a nation, country, town or community. The whole term bayanihan refers to a spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular objective. -Wikipedia

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Some of President Aguinaldo's Philippine Army, 1899

Filipino Fiesta!

Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for centuries. That's why their national attire was formed under the influence of different cultures and got some of their features. US, Spain and Japan had the biggest impact on the traditional clothing of the Philippines. But nevertheless Filipino folk dress is very unique, authentic and even tribal, if we can say so.

Text: Reuters A panel of five judges at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague will announce today their ruling in a case brought by the Philippines against China over its actions in the South China Sea. Here are some key details about the case: In pic: Filipino protestors hold placards as they protest China's territorial claims over the disputed Spratlys group of islands outside the Chinese consular office in Makati city, south of Manila, Philippines, 12 July 2016. According to the…

The image above is an example of one of the many paintings from the Philippines. Painting were introduced to Filipinos in the 16th century when the Spaniards arrived. The paintings were used as religious propaganda to spread Catholicism throughout the Philippines. The whole purpose of paintings from the 16th to 19th century in the Philippines were to aid the Catholic Church. Compared to Islamic art, their paintings weren't just subjected to religion, but also to their society around them.

Confeccion de la Standarte Nacional (Making of the Philippine Flag) - F. Amorsolo (oil painting 91.44 x 12.08 )