The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Ceratocentron fesselii is an endemic and critically endangered orchid in the Philippines. Distinguished by its beautiful orange blooms, this orchid can only be found in Luzon and Negros. Find out soon which denomination of the First Philippine Polymer (FPP) Banknote Series will feature the Ceratocentron fesselii. The FPP Banknote Series will circulate alongside the existing … Read more
Tandikan or The Palawan peacock-pheasant has iridescent tail feathers and represents strength, beauty, and grace. Find out soon which denomination of the First Philippine Polymer (FPP) Banknote Series will feature the Palawan peacock-pheasant. The FPP Banknote Series will circulate alongside the existing paper banknotes starting Q1 2025. You may want to read: Ceratocentron fesselii
The SS Corregidor Model and render: Kathryna Alejandro Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the SS Corregidor. In the early hours of December 17, 1941, the SS Corregidor struck a mine as it navigated its way out of Manila Bay’s minefields. The ship, overloaded with people trying to leave Manila for the … Read more
Hilarion “Larry” Henares, Jr. (10 April 1924 – 14 December 2024) The National Museum of the Philippines mourns the passing of Mr. Hilarion “Larry” M. Henares, Jr. last December 14, 2024, at the age of 100. Mr. Henares served as the NMP’s second Chairman of the Board of Trustees, appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo … Read more
Since its opening in 2018, the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) has established itself as a cultural beacon in the Visayas and Mindanao, proudly holding the title of the region’s first contemporary art museum. Nestled within Casa Emperador at the Iloilo Business Park—a site that once served as the old Iloilo Domestic Airport—ILOMOCA is … Read more