The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Today in History, July 24, in 1890, 130 years ago, Guillermo Tolentino, National Artist for Sculpture, is born in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. As one of the pioneering Filipino artists of his gen, he was instrumental in the iconography of many of the Philippines’ historical figures thru his works. Context: Born in the decade of … Read more
Tambal is the scariest “elemento” (evil spirits/mythical creature) in the Philippines. These sneaky creatures often live in the forest and are always on the lookout for people they can steal. They usually take the form of their victim aiming to replace them in the real world while the human stays lost in the forest until … Read more
Philippine Eagle Facts for Kids Did you know? The Philippine Eagle: You may want to read:
Melbourne Talactac Let’s get to know more about this year’s twelve (12) Outstanding Young Scientists! Today, let’s meet Dr. Melbourne R. Talactac. Dr. Talactac is a prolific and passionate university faculty researcher from Cavite State University (CVSU). His key researches include the screening of plant extracts, natural substances, and synthetic peptides for their anti-microbial properties. … Read more
Plasma Donation Philippines The Philippine Red Cross is accepting plasma donations from COVID19 survivors. The Philippine Red Cross convalescent plasma center is located at the PRC-NHQ Port Area in Manila. Convalescent plasma is a plasma taken from a person who has recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection and contains neutralizing antibodies against the said infection. Giving … Read more