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Constructing a modern day ‘Bahay Kubo’

09/22/08

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By Izah Morales
INQUIRER.net

“Bahay Kubo kahit munti ang halaman doon ay sari-sari…”

The song brings nostalgia of how life in the rural side can be simple and modest. But as time ticks away, such life calls for modernization. Would a modern Bahay Kubo be possible in the age of digitization?

Isolina Calma made it possible when she conceptualized a modern Bahay Kubo 57 years ago. Her daughter, Jophine Calma-Lazaro recalled how her mother fancied bamboos.

“She’s very artistic. Lahat siya ang nagplano at gusto niya kawayan (She plans it all and she loves bamboo,” said Calma- Lazaro.

Though she opposed her mother’s plan, her mother assured her that it will be a modern house. Hence the reconstruction of their old Bahay Kubo began in 1951 until 1952.

Lazaro explained that it took a year for them to finish the house that stands in an 800 square-meter lot due to the superstitious beliefs of her mother.

Calma-Lazaro said that according to her mother, bamboos must not be cut during months that do end with the letter “O.”

Her mother believed that if bamboos were cut in those months, (namely Enero, Pebrero, Marso, Mayo, Hunyo Hulyo, Agosto), then the bamboos would be eaten by termites or “bukbok.” Thus the bamboos (Kawayan-tinik variety) were carefully chosen and cut during the months of September until December.

Lazaro also related that the bamboos were first soaked in the Laguna de Bay for preservation before it was used in the construction of the house. Almost every part of the house was made of bamboo from the ceiling to the flooring.

Despite the house’s age, Calma-Lazaro and her family have maintained their bamboo house.

“Madali namang linisin ang kawayan. [Gumagamit lang kami ng] liquid floorwax at wet rug,” Calma-Lazaro recalled.

Eventually, her mother’s dream house became a reality and today, it is now attracting tourists who visit Los Baños. Lazaro said that occasionally they receive visitors from the International Rice Research Institute. Moreover, their house has also been used as a set for a film (Juan Tamad goes to Society) and a TV program.

“Noon, hindi pa nagpapabayad ang mother ko because this [house] was her pride,” said Lazaro.

Calma-Lazaro said their favorite place in the Bahay Kubo was the terrace — the place where her family and friends gather and celebrate.

But they also believe that home is where their heart is.

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7 Responses to “Constructing a modern day ‘Bahay Kubo’”

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  1. 7
    mangrey Says:
    May 28th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    ang aking bahay kubo kahit munti na hindi pa natatapos dahil sa kakulangan financial ay mayroon vegetable garden at sa tabi ay mayroon 35 manok na malapit ng mangitlog.

    itoy yari sa kawayan na ang bubong ay corrogated g.i sheet.

    sa pagkakamali ay nagkaroon ng extra na butas ang g.i sheet at pagulan siguradong tutulo ito. kinakailangan tapalan ng vulca seal, mahal itp kaya ang ginawa ko ay tinapalan ko ng packaging tape. tapos ang butas walang tulo. ang butas ng bahay mo gamitan mo rin ng packaging tape.

    simply lang ang aking bahay kubo pero masaya ako dito.

  2. 6
    izah morales Says:
    September 29th, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Hi readers! thank you for taking time to read this blog.

    @ Boy- Mrs.Calma-Lazaro did not disclose the cost. hehe.

    @Tutubi- It is inside the UPLB campus, near the faculty village. When you enter UP gate, ask them, and they will direct you to the place.

  3. 5
    Kim Says:
    September 25th, 2008 at 2:04 am

    I remember this house! I lived in Calma dorm behind it for 3 sems, 1996-1998. How cool to see it again.

  4. 4
    may chokshi Says:
    September 24th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    that is so neat! where exactly is the ” Bahay Kubo”?
    I would like to visit next year.
    question: where can I find a place where we can stay in a farm. a ” bahay kubo” ,carabaos. I wonder if there is a family willing to accommodate us ( 5 )? I will pay the family for our stay. let me know thanks!

    May

  5. 3
    tutubi Says:
    September 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 am

    can you give directions where in los banos is that house? thanks

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