The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, on May 3, 1898, American forces under Commodore George Dewey’s command occupied Fort San Felipe Neri, the Spanish arsenal at Cavite Nuevo (present-day Cavite City). He used the arsenal’s shipyard to repair his fleet, including the Spanish ships captured in the Battle of Manila Bay. On the same day, a small Spanish … Read more
16 days left before the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections 2019, have you already made your choice? Before choosing your candidates, check out the job description of your next Vice-Governor. Vote wisely. What are the Power and Duties of the Provincial Vice-Governor? 1. Be the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan … Read more
The Three Crystals of Government are as follows: 1. Crystal of Congress – Congress is held by the Senate and House of Representatives. It has the power to make laws; 2. Crystal of Judiciary – The Judiciary is held by the Supreme Court and lower courts. It has the power to judge if the … Read more
Philippine Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. DFA suggests that you renew your passport 6 to 10 months before the date of expiration. Flight bookings should only be made if passports are still valid for at least six (6) months. DFA requires the 6-month passport validity rule … Read more
The Qualifications of a Mayor in the Philippines are the following: Citizen of the Philippines At least 23 years of age for highly urbanized city, At least 21 years of age for independent component cities, component cities, and municipalities on election day. Registered voter in the city or municipality where the candidate intends to … Read more