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The Eskrima, Arnis,[56] and Kali are umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts," or FMA) that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives and other bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons.

In Luzon they may go by the name of Arnis de Mano, Pananandata (use of weapons), Sinawali (Pampanga, "to weave"), Sitbatan (Pangasinan), Didya and Kabaroan (Ilocos region).

In the Visayas and Mindanao, these martial arts have been referred to as Eskrima, Kali, Kaliradman, Pagaradman and Kalirongan.

[57] For all intents and purposes, Eskrima, Arnis and Kali all refer to the same family of Filipino weapon-based martial arts and fighting systemsn fons.

A barong tagalog placed against the light, showing the translucency of the fabric
Panabas is a curved-blade weapon.
Balisong
A kampilan hilt is sometimes wrapped with rattan to improve the grip. The two holes on the crossguard are where the metal "staples" (C- or U-shaped) go, as additional protection for the wielder's hand.
Two lantakas
A model of a Torogan
A lute or Kutiyapi from Mindanao bearing Ukkil motifs
A five-key bamboo version regularly used in performances by Kontra-Gapi , a modern ethnic music ensemble from the Philippines
Jeepneys around Manila
The balangay replica docked at CCP Harbor Manila after its South East Asian expedition
Chicken adobo
Sinigang
a bowl of Halo-halo .
Puto wrapped in a banana leaf.
A cup of Taho
Eskrima masters along with students in Cebu City