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We look at and analyze the subject of the Justiniano Asunción painting A Rich Mestizo (1841). We break down his background, his garments, including his Barong Tagalog, and his accessories.

Reposted from our social media. We introduce and briefly discuss the life of Filipino artist Justiniano Asunción. We also look at and analyze the subject of Asunción's 19th century painting El Mestiso and his clothing and accessories, including his Barong Tagalog.

Reposted from our social media. We discuss what university students were like in 19th century Philippines, and we look at and discuss the Damián Domingo painting Un Mestizo Estudiante de Manila (1833) and how its subject is dressed in his Barong Tagalog and other fine clothing and accessories.

Reposted from our social media. We cover Damián Domingo's painting Un Indio de Manila Bestido (1833) and the subject's clothing, including his Barong Tagalog. We also discuss the international and multi-cultural make-up of 19th century Manila, its importance in the world and the advancements made as a city to give context to this painting.

Reposted from our social media. We look at and discuss this illustration titled Métis Chinois ou Sangley by Jean Mallat. We describe in detail the way this couple is dressed in Barong Tagalog, baro't saya and other filipiñiana clothing and accessories, and we talk about the other circumstances of this image.

Reposted from our social media. We look at this illustration titled Métis de la haute classe en promenade from Jean Mallat, and we break down the subjects of this drawing and the Barong Tagalog, baro't saya and other filipiñiana clothing and accessories they are wearing

Reposted from our social media. We discuss the backstory of these photos of President Manuel Quezon, in a Barong Tagalog, and the Frieder brothers at the dedication of Marikina Hall during World War II.

Reposted from our social media. We discuss the political career of the 15th president of the Philippines - Benigno Aquino III. We also look at and discuss his use of the Barong Tagalog during his presidency.

Reposted from our social media. We discuss the controversial political career of the 14th president of the Philippines - Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. We also look at a couple of the occasions that she wore the Barong Tagalog.

Reposted from our social media. We discuss the military and political career of the 12th President of the Philippines - Fidel V. Ramos. We also look at when he wore and how he wore the Barong Tagalog during his presidency.

Reposted from our social media. We look at the career and the different barongs of fashion designer and entrepreneur Edgar Aquino

Reposted from our social media. We look at and discuss the career of the King of Philippine Couture - Joe Salazar - and his work with the Barong Tagalog