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Jose P Laurel Ancestral House The National Museum of the Philippines’ Museum From Home series, features the Jose P. Laurel Ancestral House, an example of the bahay na bato in Paco, Manila. Dr. Jose P. Laurel was the Philippine President of the Second Republic (1943-1945), and the only President to have served in all three … Read more

5 Philippine Universities enter the impact rankings  Ateneo de Manila University: 201-300 De La Salle University: 401-600 University of Santo Tomas: 601-800 Tarlac Agricultural University: 601-800 Mapua University: 801-1000 You may want to read: Colleges offering free higher education in NCR

Kapal-kapal baging Kapal-kapal baging (Hoya pubicalyx) The Philippines is rich in pendant-looking wax plant called Hoya. Found in our 5c is Hoya publicalyx. It has a tiny pink star-shaped flowers endemic to Luzon. It is an evergreen perennial climber admired by many plant enthusiasts even outside of its native range. You may want to read: … Read more

Waling-waling Waling-waling or Vanda sanderiana is the queen of Philippine orchids. Its blossoms can grow up to 12 centimeters wide with a characteristic two-toned look. Due to its beauty, it has become a favorite among breeders and is widely used in corsages and special occasions. WALING-WALING, a native flower of the orchid family in Mindanao. … Read more

Ilocos Norte Farmers Build Dap-ayan Batac, Ilocos Norte farmers build dap-ayan (village store) made of indigenous materials in preparation for the city’s 12th Farmers’ Festival. Each village will compete for the best-designed dap-ayan. You may want to read: How much is the price of sardines in the Philippines? Tinindag Festival Smart Farm Philippines