Philippinature Blog

Kubing Playing

Kubing Musical Instrument

In a world filled with digital music production, synthesized sounds, and complex instruments, there’s a traditional Filipino musical form that stands out for its simplicity, ingenuity, and historical significance: Kubing. Also known as the...

Philippine Hanging Parrot

Philippine Hanging Parrot – Loriculus philippensis

The Philippine Hanging Parrot (Loriculus philippensis), also known locally as the kulasisi or colasisi, is a small, vibrant bird species endemic to the Philippines. Often regarded as one of the country’s most beautiful avian...

etag smoked food

Etag – A Salted and Smoked Pork

What is Etag? Etag is a type of salted and smoked pork that originates from the mountainous provinces of Abra, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and other parts of Northern Luzon. It is made from pork,...