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For the month of April, the Cuenta Cuento team shared a modern retelling of the Filipino classic “Ibong Adarna.” Suitable for an adventure tale, the storytelling activity was held outdoors at Retiro Park instead of the usual indoor setting, allowing the children to enjoy both the story and the surrounding scenery. Michelle led an icebreaker game in which the children danced to the Ibong Adarna theme song while passing around a bird plushie that symbolized the story's main cha

For this month’s Baybayin meet-up, we held an intensive session featuring in-depth practice for all our participants. Since April celebrates Filipino Food Month, we enjoyed traditional snacks, or kakanin—such as kutsinta, sapin-sapin, and puto—while honing our calligraphy skills. Exploring Culinary Heritage We kicked things off by promoting regional dishes that go beyond the typical fare. Participants explored the diverse flavors of the archipelago, including: Dish Region/Ori

For Filipinos living abroad, especially those growing up in cultures far from their homeland, maintaining a strong connection to Filipino heritage can be challenging. One powerful way to preserve this connection is through Arnis, the Philippines’ traditional martial art. More than just a fighting system, Arnis is a living link to our history connecting us to the warrior-forefathers who used these same principles and techniques to defend the Philippine islands for centuries. I

There is something deeply moving about a room filled with both familiar faces and new friends, all gathered to honor our collective roots. For our second Baybayin meet-up of the year, the energy felt particularly expressive, as we came together to celebrate National Arts Month (Pambansang Buwan ng Sining) . To honor the occasion, we leaned into the "crafty" side of our heritage with a hands-on session focused on the intersection of ancient script and modern artistry. To start

For our February edition of Cuenta Cuento , we shared the delightful story of “The Carabao and the Turtle Race,” a Filipino classic that echoes the themes of the Tortoise and the Hare. Our guest reader, Juan, was accompanied by Gel and Mae, who brought the characters to life using recycled-material dioramas and handmade headdresses. The children were completely immersed, learning the importance of humility and wit while enriching their Filipino vocabulary with words like kal

On January 31, 2026, a reading and comprehension lesson was conducted focusing on the story La leyenda de la ampalaya (Bitter Melon) written by Augie Rivera. The lesson lasted approximately 45 to 60 minutes and aimed to help students understand a Filipino legend through guided discussion, movement-based activities, and creative expression. The lesson began with an introduction of vegetable vocabulary to capture the students’ interest and activate prior knowledge. The teacher

The January 2026 Baybayin Meet-up kicked off the year with a vibrant celebration of culture and community, welcoming a fresh batch of students eager to learn the script of our ancestors. Participants delved into the fundamental rules of the Baybayin syllabary, mastering the use of kudlits to shift vowel sounds and practicing the essential principle of “Kung ano’ng bigkas, siyang baybay” (write it as it sounds). The session wasn't just about mechanics; it was a linguistic jo

October in the Philippines is a month of rich cultural celebrations and recognition, a time when the nation's heritage and the resilience...