The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Who is Ric Ramasola? The man behind the name is Teodorico “Ric” Ramasola. He was born on October 23, 1936, in Maribojoc, Bohol to parents Ponciano Ramasola and Presentacion Martinez Ramasola. Ponciano, an artist himself, had worked in a sculpture and photography shop in Manila in the 1920s and later established his photography studio in … Read more
Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr, is the new PA Chief The Philippine Army welcomes the appointment of Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., Commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command as the 63rd Commanding General of the Philippine Army. His vast experience will lead the Army in continuing its mission with integrity and commitment. You may … Read more
Ruins of Lourdes Church Ruins of Lourdes Church after the Second World War. We commemorate this year the 76th anniversary of the Battle for Manila, from February 3 to March 3, 1945. You may want to read:
4 House Plants for Cleaner Air Snake Plant – removes formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene in the air. Broad Lady Palm – can reduce ammonia found in cleaning products. Dragon Tree – removes pollutants such as Trichloroethylene and Xylene in the air. Spider Plant – removes toxins such as carbon monoxide and xylene. You … Read more
Manila Cathedral History This year 2021, the Archdiocese of Manila marks the 442nd anniversary of the establishment of Manila as the first diocese in the Philippines. THE MANILA CATHEDRAL THROUGH THE YEARS The images are the architectural evolution of the very first cathedral in the Philippines from 1581 to 1958. Manila Cathedral (1581)Built from different … Read more