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  Today in History, July 22,  in 1815, Apolinario de la Cruz (or Hermano Pule), a religious & revolutionary leader, is born in Lucban, Tayabas (now Quezon province). #PH history is replete w/ revolts inspired by religious persuasions & iconography. De la Cruz’s revolt was one of them. Context: In the 3 centuries of Spanish … Read more

Today in History, July 21, in 1587, the first batch of the Dominicans, a mendicant order of Catholic priests, arrive in the Philippines at the port in Cavite, to establish their order in the Philippines. Context: Founded in the year 1216 in France by Dominic of Osma (St. Dominic), the Dominicans (known as the Order … Read more

  PWD Benefits in the Philippines In celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, check out the list of benefits and privileges entitled to all Persons with disabilities (PWD) cardholders. Share this to all concerned PWDs. Enumerated hereunder are Benefits and Privileges of PWD Cardholders: 1. 20% discount and VAT exemption: lodging establishments … Read more

Oldest Filipino Bishop Dies at age 96. Retired Bishop Manuel Sobreviñas passed away at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City at 12:45 PM, according to his diocese chancery office. He began serving in the catholic church in 1951 and retired at the age of 77 in October 2001. Pumanaw si retired Bishop Manuel … Read more

The Philippine crocodile is a freshwater species endemic to the country. Found only in Luzon and Mindanao, some estimates suggest there are less than 140 left in the wild. While crocodiles have gotten a bad reputation for attacking people, they are in fact shy and will not attack unless provoked. The Philippine crocodile is listed … Read more