The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Guano (Tae ng Paniki) or (Bat Droppings) In celebration of the International Bat Day, April 17, today’s Dignayan Biyernes features a mineral deposit made from the poop of bats — the guano. Guano, commonly known as bat and seabird feces is considered a mineral deposit. It is rich in phosphates and nitrogen, with a little … Read more
Sipa Summer is here! Why not take a break from the internet and sweat away from the heat, while safely playing traditional games with your family at home? For this Museum From Home series, the National Museum of the Philippines features Larong Pinoy which has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and pride. “Laro” … Read more
Kamansi 2 Popular Kamansi Dish Tinunuang Kamansi Nilung-ag nga Liso sa Kamansi April is Filipino Food Month! For this month’s Tropical Thursday series, National Museum of Bohol we will feature delectable plant-based Filipino food source. Let’s start off with the Breadnut (Artocarpus camansi) commonly called Kamansi. The kamansi belongs to the genus Artocarpus, which comes … Read more
Palosapis Tree Palosapis (Anisoptera thurifera (Blanco) Blume Palosapis is a medium sized to very large tree that grows up to 60 meters tall. Endemic to the Philippines,it grows in evergreen dipterocarp forests, on ridges, or scattered in small groups in lowland forests, especially on sedimentary rocks. Its wood is suitable for general construction work, interior … Read more
Pahutan Tree Pahutan (Mangifera altissima Blanco) Pahutan is an erect evergreen tree, growing from 12 to 35 meters tall, with occasional specimens known to have attained heights of 54 meters. They grow in primary lowland, inland forests, and sometimes, coastal forests. Looking similar to a mango, the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The … Read more