The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
November is Malaria Awareness Month in the Philippines. Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms usually appear 10-15 days after the infective mosquito bite. Symptoms of Malaria The classic symptoms of Malaria are fever headache chills The symptoms of malaria typically appear 10 to … Read more
Do you ever wonder how much is the price of bangus? The Price of bangus at Tandang Sora Market in Quezon City is now sold at P200/kilo, about the same price for a kilo of pork which retails at P200-P210. Retailers say scarcity of supply puts pressure on the price of bangus. … Read more
This year’s theme “Ang Kulturang may Malasakit, sa Silid-Aklatan ay Makakamit” highlights the important role of libraries and information centers in upholding culture as well as its values. November is Library and Information Services month.
The Ayuntamiento was the seat of the Manila City Council, which consisted of 2 alcaldes (city leaders), eight oidores (judges), a clerk, and a chief constable. Destroyed in WWII and reconstructed thereafter, the building now houses the Bureau of the Treasury. Ayuntamiento de Manila is in the corner of Aduana and Cabildo Streets in Intramuros. … Read more
Children are exposed to unhealthy school drink environments because of Instead of sugary drinks, children should drink water to stay healthy and quench their thirst. Sugary drinks often provide unnecessary calories, and in the case of sodas, no benefit to health. Instead, they cause dental decay and obesity. Sugars should be less than 10% of … Read more