Kuwitib and Hantik

In some parts of the Philippines, small ants are called “kuwitib” and large, red ants are called “hantik”. How do you say “ants” in your dialect? Find out more about ants and other insects at the Insect World inside the Kalikasan room. Museo Pambata

10 Ways to reduce cancer risk

Ways to reduce cancer risk   Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Yet, many of these deaths can be avoided.   Between 30-50% of cancers are preventable by healthy lifestyle choices.   Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines.   The leading causes of … Read more

How much is the price of palay?

The price of palay being purchased by the NFA from the farmer’s produce are now worth Php20.70 per kilo.   According to Assistant Manager Ed Camua of NFA-Bulacan, the increase in the price of palay encourages more farmers to sell their produce to the NFA.   This is the first time that the agency (NFA) … Read more

Haligi ng Dangal Awards is back!

Now in its second year, the Haligi ng Dangal is a biannual award conferred upon exemplary works of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Environmental Planning honoring both the built form and their respective designers. The vision of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through the National Committee on Architecture and the … Read more

Josephine Dela Vina | Philippine Sports Hall of Fame

Josephine Dela Vina was included in the third batch of enshrinees in the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame in Athletics. Josephine Dela Vina said, that everytime she win in an international meet, tears would fill her eyes when the Philippine tri-color was hoisted and the band played the national anthem. Although her father is Mexican, … Read more