The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Did you know that Tee Han Kee was the first Chinese physician admitted to practice medicine in the Philippines and saved the country from probable epidemic? Tee Han Kee came to the Philippines in the 1900 to accept a position in the new colonial government’s Bureau of health. He became a leader in the Philippines … Read more
Linggo ng hika is celebrated every 2nd week of August of every year. Proclamation No.442 s.1994 declared the second week of August of every year as Asthma Week. The Proclamation was signed on August 10,1994 by President Ramos. The linggo ng hika or asthma week is celebrated under the auspices of the Philippines … Read more
Kasaysayan: Tuklasin,Mahalin,Palaganapin is this year’s theme of history month 2018. Philippine History month is observed every August. History Month 2018 Highlights of Activities August 1 74th Death Anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon Museo ni Manuel Quezon,Quezon Memorial Circle,Quezon City 9th Death Anniversary of President Corazon C. Aquino President Corazon Aquino Monument,Roxas Blvd.,Manila Unveiling of … Read more
August is not only “buwan ng wikang pambansa” but also National Breastfeeding awareness month. The National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is the product of RA 10028. Republic Act (RA) 10028 is a law known as the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009”. The Philippines passed this law as a national policy to encourage, protect and support … Read more
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