The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Sweetest Pineapple in the Philippines The sweetest pineapple in the Philippines is found in Bicol. Formosa is a variety of pineapple (Ananas comosus) noted to thrive in Camarines Norte. The soil in this part of Bicol has high potassium best suited for cultivating this fruit. According to the Provincial Agriculture Office, Camarines Norte in 2014 … Read more
The virtual launch of the digital PERA (Personal Equity and Retirement Account) is a milestone that has been years in the making. Established under RA 9505, PERA is a means to help Filipinos build funds for retirement. Twin objective of PERA1. Complimenting existing pension and retirement benefit2. Promoting capital market development Filipinos now can invest … Read more
How much is the price of eggs in the Philippines? The Department of Agriculture has set a new suggested retail price (SRP) for basic agriculture and fishery commodities in Metro Manila. It covers 11 prime commodities (per kilo). 1. Rice (local): Special-Php 53; Premium-Php 45; Well-milled-Php 40; Rice (imported): Special-Php 52; Premium-Php 43; Well-milled-Php … Read more
Itneg Cloth The Itneg are “the people of the mountain” and are an ethnic group from the uplands of Abra. They have a tradition of embroidering symbols onto their clothing. You may want to read: Magdalena Gamayo Tangkulo Fiddleback Chasuble
Fisherfolks in Barangay Nalvo, Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur harvest their sea urchins locally known as “Maritangtang” which are being sold for Php 130 to Php 150 per kilo. (@philippinestar) You may want to read: Wasay-wasay