The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, March 31 On this day, March 31, in 1521, 500 years ago, the 1st recorded Catholic Mass in the Philippines was celebrated in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, on Easter Sunday, officiated by ship chaplain Pedro de Valderrama, & attended by Rajas Kolambu and Siau, with Magellan and crew. After journeying westward from Spain … Read more
Update: Sam Catantan wins Bronze in Uzbekistan Congratulations Samantha Catantan for winning the bronze medal in the senior women’s foil event of the Asia-Oceanian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Sam Catantan win bronze in the women’s foil Congratulations Sam Catantan for winning the bronze medal in the women’s foil, and All-American honors in … Read more
Binutong Rice is one of the staples of Bicol, together with coconut and abaca. In 2017, the region’s rice industry production expanded by 4.67% in 2017 despite calamities. With this bounty, Bicolanos have various ways of preparing dishes and snacks with rice as its main ingredient. Binutong is a tasty and easy-to-cook merienda known in … Read more
Isarog Shrew-Rat We can only find this rat in one mountain in the Philippines! Mt. Isarog of Camarines Sur province is one of the Bicol Region’s highest mountains, rising to 6,450 ft, is known for its very own mossy forest and verdant crater. Aside from this, it has a rich biodiversity with lots of animal … Read more
Bangkal Tree Philippines Bangkal Tree (Nauclea orientalis (L.) L.) Bangkal is a medium to large tree which grows up to 35 meters tall. Cultivated for ornamental purposes, the tree is usually found in secondary forests at low to medium altitudes. The tree is valued mainly for its wood which is traded commercially but also harvested … Read more