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Northern Mindanao, which is composed of the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin and Bukidnon as well as the cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog is currently the region being featured in Clamshell 1, in Intramuros. Having spent the first 17 years of my life in Mindanao, I consider it my home. I am proud of the abundant resources, breathtaking naturescapes, laid-back culture and the simplicity of life that make Mindanao deserving to be called the Land of Promise. Here are snapshots from the exhibit. Indigenous groups and their activities A beadmaker from the Umayam tribe of Bukidnon. She was intently and quietly making headwear and other accessories from beads so I decided not to interrupt her, would have wanted to engage in a short chitchat with her, but still there was the language problem. Umayam kids in traditional and colorful garments make cute models too. A member of the Talaandig group gladly posed with us, after performing a native dance for ...

The Light and Sound Museum at Intramuros was a project of former DOT Secretary, now Senator Richard Gordon. Incidentally, he also spearheaded the WOW! Philippines program of DOT to promote tourism in the country. Last Saturday, Jan 24, blogger members of the Blog and Soul movement were invited to see it, as well as listen to a short lecture from Prof. Fernando Zialcita of Ateneo de Manila, regarding our history, as well as clarify some issues about the Spanish colonization in the Philippines. The Light and Sound Museum is very helpful for students in the primary and high school as the 3d representations of the Spanish rule is very realistic and with Intramuros as the main venue, the connection becomes vicarious and visualization of what occured during that period of our history is easier. But let's look at some photos first. These are just a few of the eye-catching life-size figures that can be found inside the museum. The pre-colonial culture of the Philippines is depicted t...