The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
A Philippine bill providing free PhilHealth coverage to persons with disabilities (PWD) has passed the third and final reading of the senate. This means that if this bill is forwarded to the President of the Philippines and signs it, it will become a law. This is great news not only for the person … Read more
The Aduana (Customs House) was a Spanish colonial structure that once housed a number of government offices such as the Philippines mint and the offices of the Central Administration (Intendencia). The Aduana Building is located on Magallanes Drive in Intramuros Manila. The Aduana or Customs House in the Philippines was constructed based on a … Read more
Today is the 128th birth anniversary of Guillermo Tolentino, National Artist for Visual Arts (Sculpture). Guillermo Tolentino was born on July 24, 1890, and passed away on July 12, 1976. He is a National Artist for Sculpture. Guillermo Estrella Tolentino is a product of the Revival period in Philippine art. Returning from Europe (where he … Read more
Philippine History Month is August of every year by virtue of Proclamation No.339. Philippine History Month is as a way for remembering important people and events and to emphasize the most significant turning points in Philippine history. This year’s history month 2018 theme is “Kasaysayan:Tuklasin,Mahalin,Palaganapin”. Proclamation No.339 was signed by President Benigno Aquino … Read more
What is Pinggang Pinoy? Ma. Jovina A. Sandoval, Science Research Specialist II from DOST-FNRI explains the importance of pinggang pinoy and how it can help you eat correctly and eat the right foods. Pinggang Pinoy simply teach you to always prepare a plated meal for yourself and for your family following the pinggang pinoy … Read more