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Kalanay and Tinigban Caves Early Occupation of Aroroy, Masbate Island An American anthropologist/archaeologist, Wilhelm Solheim II, recovered a significant number of potteries from Kalanay Cave, Aroroy, Masbate associated with the Early Metal Age. Through a C-14 date obtained from an adjacent site, Kalanay Cave was dated to be 2710±100 BP (Before Present) (Solheim, 1959). Solheim … Read more

Camilo Jacob Historical Marker As we celebrate our 123rd Philippine Independence Day, let’s meet one of the Bicolano martyrs. Camilo Jacob, a native of Polangui, Albay, was one of 10 martyrs executed by firing squad at Luneta, Manila, on January 4, 1897. Jacob was a businessman and professional photographer who later became a revolutionary. He … Read more

New and improved Calbayog Airport to revitalize Eastern Visayas The Duterte administration wants to improve the country’s airports, including upgrading Calbayog Airport. As a result, larger planes will be able to land, and daily flights to and from Eastern Visayas are expected to increase. Increased Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) passenger capacity from 176 to 450. … Read more

Stone Sinkers of Batanes Islands The National Museum of the Philippines features the stone sinkers excavated from the Batanes Islands. A stone sinker varies in size and functions as an anchor, plummet, or weight for nets and fishing lines. A stone sinker varies in size and functions as an anchor, plummet, or weight for nets … Read more

The Marawi Transcentral Road project, which started in July 2019, is expected to be completed by July 2021. It is part of the 18.97-kilometer project for Stage 1 reconstruction and development plan for Greater Marawi. This project is also a part of DPWH’s flagship infrastructure projects for Marawi Rehabilitation. You may want to read: Mindanao … Read more