The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Philippines is surrounded by the ocean so it’s no wonder we have scary stories about sea monsters. Kugtong (the biggest coral-dwelling fish) is a local term for an unusually large grouper or Lapu Lapu/pugapo fish found in the waters of Cebu island. One popular version is the Kugtong in General Milling Corporation located in … Read more
Things to do to prevent diseases such as cough and cold in the Philippines Cough and cold are common diseases in the Philippines especially during summer. It is easy to avoid if you do the following. Hand washing – hand washing is the best way to avoid germs. Drink 8-10 glasses of water – … Read more
The CMS-Asia (Center For Musculoskeletal Science-Asia) is the ultimate one-stop center for the treatment of musculoskeletal pains, spinal problems, and sports injuries in the Philippines. It was founded in 2009 by Dr.Isagani S. Leal, MD.MPH. The CMS-Asia’s mission is to boost the productivity of its clients by enjoying a pain-free working environment and to liberate … Read more
Galis Aso is an infectious skin infection caused by sarcoptic mange or “germs”, it is a very small parasite digging and rolling under the skin which caused severe irritation and allergies. It is one of the most common diseases during the summer season. How you get it: A person can get infected by touching (contact) … Read more
The Peace Treaty of Cebu took place on June 4, 1565. A peace agreement was signed between the Philippines and Spain. Rajah Tupas and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi representing King Philip II of Spain’s act of signing the peace treaty, the Philippines officially became a “suzerainty” of Spain. What is suzerainty? Pretentious freedom in … Read more