Business

First Domestic Insurance Company in the Philippines The first domestic or Filipino insurance company in Manila and the Philippines is the Insular Life Company, established in 1910. The company’s first offices were located along Calle Echague. In 1934, to celebrate its growing prominence, Insular Life moved its headquarters to a new building in Plaza Moraga … Read more

DOF Philippines Establishment Did you know that the Department of Finance (DOF) predates the Philippine Republic? Founded on April 24, 1897, by the Philippine Revolutionary Government, the Department of Finance (DOF) has undergone various structural and functional overhauls but has nonetheless remained a key department. The Department has stood the test of time, seeing the … Read more

The oldest company in the Philippines The oldest company in Manila, and the Philippines, is the Ayala Corporation, founded in 1834. The company started as the Casa Roxas, which operated a distillery in San Miguel, Manila. The Ayala y Compania, which expanded and consolidated the growing business partnership, was established in 1876. The company helped … Read more

What are the three techniques used in basket weaving? There are various weaving techniques applied to basketry. The three major ones are plaiting(strips of material pass over or under each other at a more or less fixed angle), coiling (sewing stationary horizontal elements–which is the foundation with moving vertical elements–that is the stitch), and twining … Read more

Matimyas Bakery is located at 1000 Matimyas St. cor. Blumentritt Ext. Sampaloc, Manila. For order/inquiries, Call or Text 0917 322 4177. Matimyas Bakery was established in 1967 and has been known for its pugon-baked goodies. Have you tried their Egg Pie and Ube Egg Pie? 5-Layer Chocolate Cake: Php 350 Tres Leches: Php 345 Sticky … Read more