Salapi

Filipino Money (Salapi)

Trade among the early Filipinos and with traders from the neighboring islands was conducted through barter. The inconvenience of barter later led to the use of some objects as medium of exchange. Gold, which was plentiful in many parts of the islands, invariably found its way into these objects that included the piloncitos, small bead-likeb gold bits considered by the local numismatists as the earliest coin of the ancient Filipinos, and gold barter rings.

1.) Spanish Era1521-1897
Three hundred years of Spanish rule left many indelible imprints on Philippine numismatics. At the end of the Spanish regime, Philippine money was a multiplicity of currencies that included Mexican pesos, Alfonsino pesos and copper coins of other currencies.
The cobs or macuquinas of colonial mints were the earliest coins brought in by the galleons from Mexico and other Spanish colonies. The silver dos mundos or pillar dollar is considered one of the world’s most beautiful coins. The barilla, a crude bronze or copper coin worth about one centavo, was the first coin struck in the country.
Coins from other Spanish colonies also reached the Philippines and were counterstamped. Gold coins with the portrait of Queen Isabela were minted in Manila. Silver pesos with the profile of young Alfonso XIII were the last coins minted in Spain. The pesos fuertes, issued by the country’s first bank, the El Banco Espanol Filipino de Isabel II, were the first paper money circulated in the country.

2.) Revolutionary Period 1898-1899
Asserting its independence, the Philippine Republic of 1898 under General Emilio Aguinaldo issued its own coins and paper currency backed by the country’s natural resources. One peso and five peso notes printed as Republika Filipina Papel Moneda de Un Peso and Cinco Pesos were freely circulated. 2 centimos de peso copper were also issued in 1899.

3.) The American Period 1900-1941
The Americans instituted a monetary system for the Philippine based on gold and pegged the Philippine peso to the American dollar at the ratio of 2:1. The US Congress approved the Coinage Act for the Philippines in 1903.
The coins issued under the system bore the designs of Filipino engraver and artist, Melecio Figueroa. Coins in denomination of one-half centavo to one peso were minted. The renaming of El Banco Espanol Filipino to Bank of the Philippine Islands in 1912 paved the way for the use of English from Spanish in all notes and coins issued up to 1933. Beginning May 1918, treasury certificates replaced the silver certificates series, and a one-peso note was added.


4.) The Japanese Occupation 1942-1945
The outbreak of World War II caused serious disturbances in the Philippine monetary system. Two kinds of notes circulated in the country during this period. The Japanese Occupation Forces issued war notes in big denominations. Provinces and municipalities, on the other hand, issued their own guerrilla notes or resistance currencies, most of which were sanctioned by the Philippine government in-exile, and partially redeemed after the war.

5.) Philippine Republic
1946-Present
A nation in command of its destiny is the message reflected in the evolution of Philippine money under the Philippine Republic. Having gained independence from the United States following the end of World War II, the country used as currency old treasury certificates overprinted with the word “Victory”.
With the establishment of the Central Bank of the Philippines in 1949, the first currencies issued were the English series notes printed by the Thomas de la Rue & Co., Ltd. in England and the coins minted at the US Bureau of Mint. The Filipinazation of the Republic coins and paper money began in the late 60’s and is carried through to the present. In the 70’s, the Ang Bagong Lipunan (ABL) series notes were circulated, which were printed at the Security Printing Plant starting 1978. A new wave of change swept through the Philippine coinage system with the flora and fauna coins initially issued in 1983. These series featured national heroes and species of flora and fauna. The new design series of banknotes issued in 1985 replaced the ABL series. Ten years later, a new set of coins and notes were issued carrying the logo of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. As the repository and custodian of country’s numismatic heritage, the Museo ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas collects, studies and preserves coins, paper notes, medals, artifacts and monetary items found in the Philippines during the different historical periods. It features a visual narration of the development of the Philippine economy parallel to the evolution of its currency.

COIN SERIES INDEX
1.1 Peso fuerte 1521-1897
Peso Fuerte (Spanish)
1.2 Revolutionary Period 1898-1899
1.3 American Colonial Period 1900-1941
American Colony Series
English Series
Commonwealth Series
1.4 Second World War 1942-1945
N/A
1.5 Independence 1946-Present
Pilipino Series
Bagong Lipunan Series
Flora and Fauna Series
Improved Flora and Fauna Series
Current Philippine Coins
Commemorative Coins

BILLS SERIES INDEX
1.1 Peso fuerte 1521-1897
Peso Fuerte (Spanish)
1.2 Revolutionary Period 1898-1899
1.3 American Colonial Period 1900-1941
American Series
1.4 Second World War 1942-1945
Guerilla Notes
Japanese Invasion Money
Victory Series
English Series
1.5 Independence 1946-Present
Pilipino Series
Bagong Lipunan Series
Current Philippine Banknotes
Commemorative Banknotes

House Of The Philippines ARTIFACTS Inventory

House Of The Philippines Artifact Inventory
UPDATED (By: Alexander Areta) 6/16/07
*OUR COLLECTION OF OVER ONE HUNDRED ARTIFACTS WILL BE SWITCHED OCCASIONALLY
*NOTE: Artifacts might change location over time.
(Over 100+ Unique items)
Key
Blue (Hung On The Wall)
Green items are BROKEN
Red items are within a shelf
Wall 1
1.) 1 Alibata Scroll (1)
2.) 12 History Picture Frames (2-13) *Not Hung On Wall
3.) 1 Mountain Tribal hat (14)
5.) 1 Painting with a Carabao (16)
Within Shelf #1
9.) 1 carabo wood carving (TOP of shelf) (21)
10.) 1 careta with a lot of baskets wood carving (TOP of shelf) (22)
11.) 1 brass bowl (broken on bottom) (TOP of shelf) (23)
12.) 1 Sunka (24)
13.) 1 Wooden bowl w/ several plates and a spoon (25)
14.) 1 Wooden Flute (26)
15.) 1 Wooden Pillow (27)
16.) 1 Jew’s Harp (Kubing) (28)
17.) 2 Stamp Frames (29)
18.) 5 Salapi Frames (30)
Wall 2
19.) 1 Shell Case (On top of Carved Chair With Shell Inlay) (31)
21.) 2 Big Flags (1 Philippine Flag/ 1 USA Flag) *TAKEN OUT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS (33-34)
22.) 1 Giant Spoon (35)
23.) 1 Giant Fork (36)
25.) 3 Special Recognition Certificates (1 picture of President Arroyo) (38-40)
Within Shelf #2&3
27.) 10 books (43-53)
28.) 2 candle holders (54-55)
29.) 7 statuettes (possibly made out of brass) of various animals (56-62)
30.) 6 traditional dolls (Top Shelf) (63-68)
31.) 1 fish trap (2nd Shelf) (69)
32.) 2 Empty San Miguel bottles (2nd Shelf) (70-71)
33.) 1 carabo carving (2nd Shelf) (72)
34.) 14 Tiboli Arts & Craft (2nd Shelf) (73-86)
35.) 3 pictures (1 of the army, 1 of Patricia’s Father, & 1 of mike in the army) (87-89)
36.) 1 metal jeepney (3rd Shelf) (90)
37.) 1 Flag (3rd Shelf) (91)
38.) 1 cycolo (3rd Shelf) (92)
39.) 1 Barong Tagalog (Bottom Shelf) (93)
40.) 1 Maria Clara (Bottom Shelf) (94)
Wall 3
41.) Hero of the People Revolution Picture/ Poster (95)
42.) 1 Jose Rizal Picture Frame (on Top of Hero of the People Revolution Picture/ Poster) (96)
44.) 2 flags with Calendar (98-99)
46.) 1 Santo Nino (101)
48.) 1 Piano (103)
49.) 1 Piano Chair (104)
50.) 1 Cloth on to of Piano (105)
51.) 1 Mindanao Shield (106)
52.) 2 Conch Shells (107-108)
53.) 1 Tribal Backpack (109)
54.) 1 Lazy Susan (110)
Not on the wall
59.) 2 Small kulintang’s (Randomly placed) *usually placed in the 2&3 walls (116-117)
Outside
60.) 1 Transportable Flag (Placed in the Flag Pole) (118)
61.) 1 Transportable Map (119)
62.) 1 Transportable Welcome Sign (120)
Ceiling
63.) 3 Mountain Tribal hats (123-125)
65.) 3 Landscape Pictures (127-129)

House Of The Philippines Furniture Inventory (19) ____________________________________________________

4.) 1 Chair With Shell Inlay (Can open back & store stuff inside) (15)

6.) 1 TV w/ VCR & DVD Player (17)

7.) 2 TV Remotes (18-19)

8.) 1 Shelf (Broken on top) (20) _____________________________________________________

20.) 1 Carved Chair With Shell Inlay (32)

24.) 1 Blind (On the Window) (37)

26.) 2 Shelves (BOLD -first shelf/ UNDERLINED 2nd shelf) (41-42) ______________________________________________________
43.) 1 Glass Table (97)

45.) 1 Sign in Sheet (100)

47.) 1 Blind (On the Door) (102)

55.) 1 Hop/ Hof Picture Frame (111)

56.) 2 Wooden Chairs (112-113)

57.) 1 Brass Coffee Table (Islamic) (114) _______________________________________________________

58.) 1 HOP & HOF Room Divider (115) _______________________________________________________

62.) 1 Transportable Welcome Sign (120) 64.)

1 Ceiling Fan/ Light (126)

Members Check List (36+)
1.) Andre Alonzo
2.) Jeronathon Angeles
3.) Alexander V. Areta
4.) Cecilia Areta
5.) Elizabeth Areta
6.) Celso Areta
7.) Remie Brown
8.) Sam Brown
9.) Chris Feraro
10.) Conrado Gallardo
11.) Tricia Labaco
12.) Arnold Marquez
13.) Patricia J. McReynolds
14.) Danny Naungayan
15.) Yolanda Naungayan
16.) Myrna Psillas
17.) Stephanie Psillas
18.) Mike Palacios
19.) Sali Palacios
20.) Juanita Santos
21.) Romulo (Rom) Sarno
22.) Remy & Spouse Stokes
23.) Chris Meneses-Swift
24.) Veronica Meneses-Swift
25.) Mila Thurber

Key
Blue (Hung On The Wall)
Green items are BROKEN
Red items are within a shelf
Dark Red are take outside

House Of The Philippines Furniture Inventory (20)
____________________________________________________________________________
1.) 1 Chair With Shell Inlay (Can open back & store stuff inside) (1)
2.) 1 TV w/ VCR & DVD Player (2)
3.) 2 TV Remotes (3-4)
4.) 1 Shelf (Broken on top) (5)
____________________________________________________________________________
5.) 1 Chair With Shell Inlay (6)
6.) 1 Blind (On the Window) (7)
7.) 2 Shelves (BOLD -first shelf/ UNDERLINED 2nd shelf) (8-9)
_____________________________________________________________________________
8.) 1 Glass Table (10)
9.) 1 Sign in Sheet (11)
10.) 1 Blind (On the Door) (12)
11.) 1 Hop/ Hof Picture Frame (13)
12.) 2 Wooden Chairs (14-15)
13.) 1 Brass Coffee Table (Islamic) (16)
_____________________________________________________________________________
14.) 1 HOP & HOF Room Divider (17)
_____________________________________________________________________________
15.) 1 Transportable Welcome Sign (18)
16.) 1 Ceiling Fan/ Light (19)
17.) 1 Bench (20)
House Of The Philippines Artifact Inventory
UPDATED (By: Alexander Areta) 6/16/07
*OUR COLLECTION OF OVER ONE HUNDRED ARTIFACTS WILL BE SWITCHED OCCASIONALLY
*NOTE: Artifacts might change location over time.
Wall 1
1.) 1 Alibata Scroll (1)
2.) 12 History Picture Frames (2-13) *Not Hung On Wall
3.) 1 Mountain Tribal hat (14)
4.) 1 Painting with a Carabao (15)
Within Shelf #1
5.) 1 carabo wood carving (TOP of shelf) (16)
6.) 1 careta with a lot of baskets wood carving (TOP of shelf) (17)
7.) 1 brass bowl (broken on bottom) (TOP of shelf) (18)
8.) 1 Sunka (19)
9.) 1 Wooden bowl w/ several plates and a spoon (20)
10.) 1 Wooden Flute (21)
11.) 1 Wooden Pillow (22)
12.) 1 Jew’s Harp (Kubing) (23)
13.) 2 Stamp Frames (24)
14.) 5 Salapi Frames (25)
Wall 2
15.) 1 Shell Case (On top of Carved Chair With Shell Inlay) (26)
16.) 2 Big Flags (1 Philippine Flag/ 1 USA Flag) *TAKEN OUT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS (27-28)
17.) 1 Giant Spoon (29)
18.) 1 Giant Fork (30)
19.) 3 Special Recognition Certificates (1 picture of President Arroyo) (31-33)
Within Shelf #2
20.) 10 books (34-44)
21.) 2 candle holders (45-46)
22.) 7 statuettes (possibly made out of brass) of various animals (47-53)
Within Shelf #3
23.) 6 traditional dolls (Top Shelf) (55-61)
24.) 1 fish trap (2nd Shelf) (62)
25.) 2 Empty San Miguel bottles (2nd Shelf) (63-64)
26.) 1 carabo carving (2nd Shelf) (65)
27.) 14 Tiboli Arts & Craft (2nd Shelf) (66-79)
28.) 3 pictures (1 of the army, 1 of Patricia’s Father, & 1 of mike in the army) (80-83)
29.) 1 metal jeepney (3rd Shelf) (84)
30.) 1 Flag (3rd Shelf) (85)
31.) 1 cycolo (3rd Shelf) (86)
32.) 1 Barong Tagalog (Bottom Shelf) (87)
33.) 1 Maria Clara (Bottom Shelf) (88)
Wall 3
34.) Hero of the People Revolution Picture/ Poster (89)
35.) 1 Jose Rizal Picture Frame (on Top of Hero of the People Revolution Picture/ Poster) (90)
36.) 2 flags with Calendar (91-92)
37.) 1 Santo Nino (93)
38.) 1 Piano (94)
39.) 1 Piano Chair (95)
40.) 1 Cloth on to of Piano (96)
41.) 1 Mindanao Shield (97)
42.) 2 Conch Shells (98-99)
43.) 1 Tribal Backpack (100)
44.) 1 Lazy Susan (101)
Not on the wall
45.) 2 Small kulintang’s (Randomly placed) *usually placed in the 2&3 walls (102-103)
Outside
46.) 1 Transportable Flag (Placed in the Flag Pole) (104)
47.) 1 Transportable Map (105)
48.) 1 Transportable Welcome Sign (106)
49.) 1 Flag hung on the flag pole (107)
Ceiling
49.) 3 Mountain Tribal hats (108-111)
50.) 3 Landscape Pictures (112-114)
51.) 1 Basket on TOP of Shelf 3 (115)

House of Philippines & France

House of Philippines & France

The two collide & become one!

As you can tell from the photo above, the House of the Philippines the House of France are one and the same! One can only speculate how this came to be! On the House of France's web site it states that the two houses has been together since the 1950's. But in the HPR website it says the House of the Philippines was founded in 1961. Currently the historian is trying to find evidence of which is the correct information.

Each month the 2 houses switch hosting days. Every 1st & 2nd Sunday of the month France Hosts (Meaning the House of the Philippines is closed). Every 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month the Philippine Hosts (Meaning the House of France is closed!)

House of the Philippines members Stephanie French & Alexander V. Areta stand in front of the two houses. To seperate the two houses there are 2 room dividers are placed in the middle of the two houses! The room dividers has pictures and fun facts of the Philippines on them. Is there a more creative way to sperate the 2 houses? Should there be a seperate days hosting of the 2 houses?

Artifacts

Currently the House of the Philippines

has over 100+ Philippine artifacts!

The House of the Philippines is constantly switching out artifacts with new ones every month. Due to the limited amount of space in the House of the Philippines there is not enough room too put too many artifacts on display. Currently only 37 artifacts are in display in the House.

UPDATE

Currently the display case above has been removed due to a crack on the top. The House of the Philippines is in the process of getting a new display case. If you want to get involved with the design & displays in the House of the Philippines there is a display committee that is actively trying to update the look in the House. If you are interested in helping please come to a general meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month in the House of the Philippines from 4:30-5:30+PM

July Hosting Days

July Events & Hosting Days

Hosting Days

July 20, 2008 From 12:00 Noon-4:00 P.M.

July 27, 2008 From 12:00 Noon-4:00 P.M.

General Members Meeting

July 20, 2008 4:30-5:30 P.M.

Maraming Salamat po! Thank you for Hosting!

Thank you! Pat M. & Mila Thurber or Vivian for hosting on July 20, 2008

Thank you! Alexander V. Areta and Stephanie French for hosting on July 27, 2008

House of the Philippines Links

House of the Philippines Links

House of the Philippines Website:
http://www.houseofthephilippines.org/

House of the Philippine HPR page:
http://www.sdhpr.org/Countries/Philippines.html

House of the Philippine online group! (Come meet all the other members!):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOPofSanDiego/

The Lawn Program June 15, 2008

House of the Philippines

47th Annual Lawn Program June 15, 2008

Program begins at 2:00PM

Food: Pancit, Adobo, Lumpia, Turon, & Rice

Performers: PASACAT Dance Troup & COMB Insturmental Performers

Special Event: Philippine Clothing

House of the Philippines Members Present: 16

The history of the House of the Philippines involvement with

HPR's Lawn Program

House of the Philippines started the annual lawn program once it owned-shared a house in 1961. The other original houses started in 1935 but due to WWII the lawn program did not come to be till the end of the 40's. Currently the House of the Philippines celebrates it's 47th annual lawn program to celebrate Philippine Independence form the United States.

History of the HRP Lawn Program

On Sunday afternoons, from 12 - 4 p.m. the cottages are open to the public, showcasing crafts, artifacts, art work, music, videos and other cultural information from their respective countries. Volunteers are present to provide samples of ethnic pastries to visitors and to answer questions about the cottages and their activities. One house is featured each week, serving a fuller range of traditional food and presenting a "Lawn Program" from 2 - 3 p.m. on the HPR stage, featuring music, song and dance numbers performed by members of the cottage or by groups brought in for the occasion. HPR programs are attended by a wide assortment of people and for myriad reasons. Many San Diego "regulars" come every week to sample the ever-changing assortment of pastries, stroll through the beautiful park grounds, or to meet up with friends. Others come to support their favorite country or performer whenever their Lawn Program is on the stage. Some bring visiting friends from overseas to compare the cottages to what they have in their home country. Interspersed with the local San Diegans are tourists from Alaska to Florida and Japan to Mexico, wandering through the cottages, sampling exotic foods, taking pictures of the displays and sharing their plans and experiences from past or future trips abroad.

House of the Philippines Board Members 2008

I. Current House of the Philippines Board Members 2008

(From left to right: 1st Vice President Alexander V. Areta , President Patricia McReynolds)

1.) President: Patricia McReynolds

The President is in charge of putting together the monthly general meetings every 3rd Sunday of every month. The president must also go to the monthly HPR meetings. Other than that the president is in charge of the other board members if they are unable to fulfill their duties.

2.) 1st Vice President: Alexander V. Areta

The 1st Vice President is mainly in charge of the 27 weekly hosting days; and making sure there are people to host on those days. The 1st vice president steps in when the president is unable to fulfill his/her duties.

3.) 2nd Vice President: Rom Sarno

The 2nd Vice President is head person in charge of the House of the Philippines 3 major events: Ethnic Food Fair, Lawn Program, & December Nights.

4.) Treasurer: Sam Besa

The Treasurer is in charge of all the money the House of the Philippines uses & accumulates.

5.) Secretary: Stephanie Psillas

Secretary is in charge of all the paperwork of each meeting.

II. OTHER OBLIGATIONS:

HPR or House of Pacific relations is the united group of all the other 30+ ethnic houses and each house must send representatives to HPR meeting. Delegates are sent to the HPR meetings to get to know the other houses, events and festivals that are-might occur(ing) in the future.

1.) HRP Delegates

Patricia McRenolds & Alexander Areta

HRP Delegates go to the monthly meetings with the other houses and represents the Cottage.

2.) QUEENS ASSOCIATION

Mission: The Queens Organization of the HPR houses is an educational and cultural service organization for young members. Objectives are to promote a close relationship with the young people and adult members of all the ethnic groups represented in the House of Pacific Relations. To foster the spirit of understanding, tolerance and goodwill between all races and nationalities, trying to understand each one’s culture, customs, background, tradition and history.
To present to the public the music and dances of the various ethnic groups represented in the HPR To be “Goodwill Ambassadors” of the HPR. To represent the cottages in a positive way. To educate its members in parliamentary procedures, democratic processes and good public relations. They are preparing them to become responsible members of their respective houses.

Queen of the House of the Philippines

Stephanie Psillas

Events of the House of the Philippines

House Of The Philippines EventsHouse of the Philippines Calendar 2008

January -Meet famous Filipino-American chef Larry!

February -February 25 Commemoration of EDSA The People power day!

March- Ethnic Food fair

April - April 9 The Day of Valor! Remembrance of the Bataan Death March.

May -May 1 Labor Day

June -Annual Lawn Program June 12 “Philippine Independence Day”

July -July 4 Filipino-American Friendship Day

August -August 20 Ninoy Aquino Day & National Hero’s Day!

September - Filipino Events, College Friendship Day

October -Philippine Heritage Month

November -Nov. 1 All Saints Day & -5th Annual Parol Workshop

December -December Nights

Past attractions- Events

-The Man who brought Science to the Philippines
- Philippine ABC (Baybayin)
- The Philippine History on Philippine Languages San Besa
- Philippine Instructor Ginoong Lim on the Filipino Language 101

-Alex and the history of the Philippines through money

-Chef Larry take on food
- Author of Marumi Trabajo Book Signing!
- Author Patricia McRenolds Book Signing!

-Ladies Auxillary Luncheon 2007, 2003

-Parol Work Shop 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

-Annual Lawn Program (47 Years Strong)

House of the Philippine Islands a History Lesson

House of the Philippines, Balboa Park

Kumusta po kayo! This is the House of the Philippine Island Balboa's Blog! Here you can learn about the current events and the history of the House of the Philippines and the Philippine community here in San Diego. Established in 1961 the House of the Philippines currently shares a house with the House of France.

Each week France and the Philippines switch hosting days. The House of France hosts the first 2 Sundays of the month while the House of the Philippines hosts the last 2 Sundays. In the future the House of the Philippines would love to own it's own house.

International Cottages

The International Cottages were originally constructed in 1935 as temporary buildings to be used as part of the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935 - 1936. San Diego business leaders hoped to put on a local exhibition, utilizing exhibits and performers from the 1933 World Fair held in Chicago, as a means to draw attention to the city and encourage business development. Balboa Park had already been the scene of a previous exposition, the 1915 - 1916 Panama-California Exposition, held to commemorate the completion of the Panama Canal, and to spotlight San Diego as the first American port of call for northbound ships traveling through the canal. A Spanish-Colonial Revival style had been adopted for the buildings in the 1915 expo, and a similar style was carried over to the new buildings for the 1935 exposition, including the HPR cottages. Interestingly, over half of the construction at the time was performed by Federal relief workers. The exposition itself was a great success, and many of the buildings from that time have remained in constant use to this day, though they were requisitioned by the Navy between 1941 and 1947 to provide additional facilities for the nearby Naval Hospital during the war.Today's HPR consists of 31 different national groups, 20 of which have permanent buildings in the park and the rest of which utilize the "Hall of Nations" building on a rotating basis. Several new countries have joined the HPR in recent years, the latest of which is the House of India, which became a full member in 2006. All the houses are operated by a volunteer membership, a mixture of recent immigrants, descendents of past immigrants and individuals who have no ties to the culture other than simple interest.