The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
How to spot fake Philippine money? In order to ascertain the genuineness of Philippine banknotes, the BSP advises the public to carefully feel, look, and tilt their banknotes to check for security features, as illustrated below: Feel 1. Security Paper 2. Embossed Prints 3. Tactile Marks Look 4. Watermark 5. Security Fiber 6. Asymmetric Serial … Read more
BSP Governor on the waiver of fees for PESONet and InstaPay The BSP is actively pushing for the use of digital payments now as part of a safe and convenient payment system. My goal is to have half of all financial transactions — in volume and value — should be in digital form by … Read more
Make your coffee breaks more satisfying with these combo-perfect kakanins by Consigna’s Best. Made especially by Wilmar Consigna, SLP Participant from Cagayan de Oro City. Mula sa PagSibol, Hanggang sa PagSulong. Consigna’s Best is a product not only of grit and sheer determination but also of the concerted efforts of several government entities providing service … Read more