The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Baguilumbang Tree (Reutealis trisperma (Blanco) Airy Shaw) Baguilumbang, also known as “Philippine Tung,” grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters. Endemic to the Philippines, it is widely scattered in forests at low and medium altitudes. The fruit is somewhat rounded and angled, and inside are three cells, each containing a single seed. The … Read more
Kristina Knott wins silver in Texas Congratulations Kristina Knott for earning a silver medal after clocking in 11.54 seconds in the women’s 100-meter event of the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays held in Austin, Texas. You may want to read: Karerang Takbo
Junna Tsukii wins gold in Serbia Congratulations Junna Tsukii for winning the gold medal in the women’s 50 kg category of the 2021 Golden Belt Tournament in Serbia. You may want to read: Pauline Louise Lopez, Taekwondo Bronze Medalist Kristina Knott wins silver in Texas
15 Martyrs of Bicol Who were the 15 martyrs of Bicol who fought and died for our country? Despite the natural barriers and the geographical isolation of Bicol, its people developed a sense of nationalism during the Philippine revolution against the Spaniards’ tyrannical rule. Fifteen martyrs of Bicol died fighting for our freedom before Emilio … Read more
Amugis Tree Amugis (Koordersiodendron pinnatum (Blanco) Merr. Amugis is a large tree that grows up to 25 meters tall. It thrives in forests at low altitudes up to 460 meters in elevation. In secondary forests, it is usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant. It is widely distributed throughout the Philippines but is now where abundant. … Read more