Dating Pilipinas

Name: Dating Pilipinas
Author: Sofronio G. Calderón

By Sofronio G. Calderón

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The work surveys the archipelago's precolonial peoples, tracing proposed origins and settlement patterns and describing indigenous communities, clothing, bodily adornment, domestic life, social organization, language and literacy, trade and watercraft, marriage and funeral rites, and native religious beliefs. Organized into focused chapters, it combines ethnographic description with summaries of earlier historical and missionary accounts to reconstruct everyday customs, material culture, rites of passage, and collective memory. The tone is documentary, aiming to preserve fading traditions and provide a compact reference for readers unfamiliar with older practices.

About the Author

Sofronio G. Calderón

Sofronio G. Calderón was a Filipino author and lexicographer known for his contributions to language and education in the Philippines. He is particularly recognized for his work "Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog / Con partes de la oracion y pronunciacion figurada," which serves as a valuable resource for learners of English, Spanish, and Tagalog. Calderón's writings reflect the linguistic diversity of the Philippines and aim to bridge cultural gaps through language. His other notable work, "Dating Pilipinas," explores aspects of Filipino identity and heritage. Through his literary contributions, Calderón has played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of Philippine languages.