The ancient people of Butuan practiced cranial modification

The ancient people of Butuan practiced cranial modification Did you know? Did you know that in ancient times, people with deliberately flattened foreheads or elongated heads are considered beautiful? And practice is said to be limited to the elite? In the 1970s, the #NationalMuseumPH conducted archaeological excavations in Ambangan, Libertad, Butuan City where they unearthed … Read more

End of Spanish occupation in the Philippines

  End of Spanish occupation in the Philippines Did you know? Did you know that three centuries of Spanish occupation of the Philippines ended in Baler when the last Spanish garrison surrendered in 1899? The Filipinos laid siege to Spanish soldiers trapped within the thick-walled church for 11 months. The garrison held on despite scarce … Read more

Violence Against Children Hotline

  Violence Against Children Hotline Numbers to call in case you witness or a victim of cases of violence against children. Report cases of violence against children. Bantay Bata: 163 (Toll-free nationwide) Landline: 163 Globe: #163 Philippine National Police Landline: 117 PNP Aleng Pulis Hotline (24/7) Landline: (8) 532-6690 Globe: 0966-7255-961 Smart: 0919-7777-377 1343 Actionline … Read more

Philippine Eagle Kadasig

Philippine Eagle Kadasig The COVID 19 pandemic threatens all our animals at the PEC and there is one particular Philippine Eagle that needs our support – Philippine Eagle “Kadasig.” Kadasig has a critical role in our conservation breeding program as he can potentially produce an offspring through the cooperative artificial insemination (CAI) method. That means … Read more

Who is Tan Lo Ping?

  Who is Tan Lo Ping? Tan Lo Ping (Dec 6, 1920 – June 5, 2007) was the co-founder of the Asian Chinese Chess Federation which he served as secretary-general for twelve years. He later becomes vice president and honorary president of the Asian Chinese Chess Federation. You may like to read: Sander Severino wins … Read more