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
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
Reynaldo P. Arcenas Jr., Master Teacher Pagsuporta sa 4Ps Bicol: In Palanas, Masbate, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has found staunch support in the familiar face of teacher Reynaldo Arcenas Jr., who was once a 4Ps staff of the DSWD Field Office V. Now a Master Teacher I at the Maravilla National High School, … Read more
The Visayan Leopard Cat is found in the islands of Panay, Negros, and Cebu. The Visayan leopard cat embodies strength, agility, curiosity, self-reliance, and independence. Find out soon which denomination of the First Philippine Polymer (FPP) Banknote Series will feature the Visayan leopard cat. The FPP Banknote Series will circulate alongside the existing paper banknotes … Read more