Fu Dogs at San Agustin Church

Fu Dogs at San Agustin Church One of the “fu dogs” at San Agustin Church. Also referred to as “Chinese Lion Dogs,” these are placed by the entrance to drive away evil spirits. Thank you, Jay Cario Photographs, for sharing this photo. You may want to read:

Boulders of warm welcome

Boulders of warm welcome Have you ever wondered what those boulders are at the entrance of National Museum of Natural History? Let us learn more about those big rocks. These rocks are from Mayon Volcano, collected all the way from Daraga, Albay. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines and has erupted more … Read more

Buli

Buli (Buri Palm – “Corypha utan) The Buri or locally known as buli is a tropical plant that has multiple uses of its parts. Buli is one of the largest members of the Palm family which is native to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, and the Philippines. It has fan-shaped leaves and a straight … Read more

Philippine Fire Prevention Month

Philippine Fire Prevention Month March is Fire Prevention Month. Having a fire extinguisher in our home, workplace, and vehicle is not enough. Knowing the 4-step PASS technique on the use of fire extinguishers is important. How to use a fire extinguisher? PASS Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the lever … Read more

Average Monthly Income of Filipino

Average Monthly Income of Filipino A Filipino family of five’s economic standing based on their monthly income. Data was presented to the Senate finance committee by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Low income but not poor: Php 10,957 to Php 21,914 Lower middle: Php 21,914 to Php 43,828 Middle class: Php 43,828 to … Read more