The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
This summer, common diseases are easy to contract or to catch. Be aware of possible illness so that it can be avoided. Our eyes are sensitive especially this summer. The following are the common diseases every summer in the Philippines Sore Eyes Cough and Cold Diarrhea Sunburn Skin Disease Dog Bite and Cat Bite … Read more
The Cry of Pugad Lawin, August 23, 1896, In the then hilly sitio in Balintawak, the katipuneros tore their “cedulas,” officially launching the Philippine revolution against Spain. On August 23, 1896, in a then hilly and forested sitio of Pugad Lawin in Balintawak, now part of Quezon City, the Katipuneros led by Andres Bonifacio tore … Read more