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Why Vicente Manansala’s Madonna of the Slums Captivates Us All

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“Art should not be purely decorative. It should be meaningful.” — Vicente Manansala On Pinoybuilt.com, no artwork has captured more attention, curiosity, and admiration than Vicente Manansala’s iconic painting Madonna of the Slums . It stands as our all-time most viewed post — and for good reason. The Significance of the Artwork Painted in 1950, Madonna of the Slums is one of the most powerful social commentaries in Philippine modern art. It portrays a mother and child amidst the squalor of Manila’s urban slums, echoing the religious imagery of the Madonna and Child but set starkly against poverty and urban migration. Through his signature transparent cubism , Manansala overlays geometric shapes and muted hues to express both the harshness of the slums and the enduring dignity of the human spirit. The painting is a poignant reminder that beneath economic hardship, there remains profound love, resilience, and hope. The Genius of Vicente Manansala Vicente Manansala (1910–19...
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Bathala : The Creator God | Philippine Mythology

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Asian Mythology | Mythlok In ancient #Tagalog, the Supreme Being known as Bathala Maykapal, commonly known as Bathala, is regarded as the creator and ruler of the universe. This term was also used for lesser beings such as personal spirits, omen birds, comets, and other heavenly bodies. It was after the Spanish missionaries came to the #Philippines that Bathala Maykapal became known as a Christian God. Before the 19th century, the term was never used since it was replaced by the words Panginoon and Diyos. Bathala is the #creator of everything in the universe. He is said to have appeared during various natural phenomenon such as a flood, a fire, and an earthquake, and he declared his authority over the world. The origin or where Bathala came from is not known or documented. The worship of Bathala, although common across the various islands and tribes of the #Philippines, is most prominent in the Luzon area and its indigenous tribes. Bathala is considered to be very humanlike...
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Sara Duterte bares kill order vs First Couple, Romualdez

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Vice President Sara Duterte has disclosed that she has already made arrangements about killing President Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez once she gets assassinated. Duterte's revelation about the kill order came as one of her supporters also attended an online press conference that was held in the wee hours of Saturday, Nov. 23, following the supposed transfer of detention of her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, to Mandaluyong City that was postponed after turning chaotic. ICYMI: VP Sara Duterte underscored that she was not joking about contracting an assassin. “Sinabi ko sa kaniya na kapag pinatay ako, patayin mo si BBM, si Liza Araneta at si Martin Romualdez. No joke… Sabi ko, wag ka tumigil hanggang hindi mo mapatay sila and then he said yes.”… pic.twitter.com/VNRqLl1Cfo — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) November 23, 2024 The statement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos ...
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Davao City: Sara & Rodrigo Duterte

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Flashback to Davao City when Sara Duterte was Mayor, & Rody Duterte was Vice Mayor Davao City, Mindanao. I took this photo as we drove through Davao City back on July 5, 2013.   Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak. In the city center, People’s Park is known for its colorful indigenous sculptures and lighted fountains. It's also home to Durian Dome, named after the pungent, spiky fruit that grows in abundance on Mindanao. The Davao River cuts through the city. Please support our website and leave a comment below. Salamat po.
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🛡️ RESIST: Lapu-Lapu, Magellan, and the Birth of Filipino Identity in 1521

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🛡️ Before the Philippines had a name, we had resistance. In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed under the Spanish flag and claimed the islands for Spain. But what he found was a proud people — especially a warrior named Lapu-Lapu — who refused to bow. On April 27, 1521 , at the Battle of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu and his warriors stood their ground. Armed with kampilan swords and native courage, they resisted Spanish forces and killed Magellan on Filipino soil. This was more than a victory — it was the birth of Filipino identity . “To resist is to exist. We were not discovered — we were awakened.” Lapu-Lapu didn’t just win a battle — he became the first Filipino to fight for sovereignty. That resistance lives on through the Katipunan, World War II freedom fighters, EDSA revolutionaries, and everyday Filipinos who rise for justice. 1521 wasn’t about discovery. It was about defiance . That moment gave us our spirit — one of unity, identity, an...
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Presidential Communications Office Press Briefing March12

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PCO Press Briefing with MPC 3/12/2025 Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro holds a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on March 12, 2025.   'HILING PO ITO MISMO NG DATING PANGULONG DUTERTE' Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Monday, March 10, that former President Rodrigo Duterte had previously expressed willingness to face the International Criminal Court (ICC) and even urged it to… pic.twitter.com/l8Fngwy7v5 — iMPACT Leadership (@iMPACTPH2019) March 11, 2025
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Happy Heavenly 25th Wedding Anniversary 🍾

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November 16, 1999 Maapag, Valencia, Bukidnon. We got married poolside at her Kuya Jun's house at the farm.  We meet 5/16/99. We celebrated her birthday (which she shares with her mother) 8/16/99 in Las Vegas. So I proposed we get married at 5:16 PM on November 16. Cheers 🥂
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