The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Did you know that Senate Bill 1998 or the Rice Tariffication Bill is aimed at reducing the importation of rice in our country that will help lower its price by PHP 2 to Php 7 per kilo? Update: The Rice Liberalization Act (RA No. 11203) has been signed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte on Feb 14, … Read more
Every first week of October,National Newborn Screening Week is observed as declared by Proclamation No. 540, s. 2004. Avail of the Newborn Screening service. Save your baby from future illnesses! Newborn Screening has been available in the Philippines since 1996. This enables early detection of several inheritable conditions and congenital metabolic disorders which could lead … Read more
October 1 to 7 of every year is celebrated as Elderly Filipino Week or “Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino” as declared by Proclamation No.470, s.1994. On this week we are reminded of the rights of the elderly population to proper food, shelter, clothing, and health care. During this period, the Department of Social Welfare … Read more
The Archbishop of Manila residence is the Palacio Arzobispal. It is located in Arzobispo street in Intramuros, Manila. The Palacio Arzobispal or Archbishop’s Palace was acquired by Archbishop Miguel de Poblete to house the offices of the Archbishop of Manila and the Catholic Church in the Philippines. However, the building was damaged and … Read more
On the evening of September 22, 1762, the British fleet entered Manila Bay. As part of the Seven Years War in Europe, the city was captured by the British that year until 1764, when it was returned to Spain following the Treaty of Paris of 1763. You may want to read: British Siege of Manila … Read more