The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Suluan Marker The Suluan Marker is located at the Plaza of Brgy. Sulu-an beside the Barangay Hall. 500-years ago, the Armada de Maluco sailed past the waters of Suluan in their exploration of what they would call the Archipelago of St. Lazarus. Magellan decided against landing at the island when they verified that it was … Read more
The Philippine part of the first circumnavigation of the world Today, March 16, 2021. we commemorate the landing of the Magellan-Elcano expedition 500 years ago in what would become the Philippines. You may want to read: 1st Filipino Hero
Loboc River Have you been to Loboc River? One of the most appealing natural landscapes in Bohol is the famous Loboc River. Also known as the Loay River, its source lies in the central part of the province in the municipality of Carmen. It flows westward and then south into the mouth of Loay, towards … Read more
The maiden voyage of the high-speed Fjord FSTR Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo M. Herrera-Lim conveyed that the maiden voyage of the high-speed Fjord FSTR is a “significant milestone” in Philippine-Danish relations as it is the first wholly constructed ship in the Philippines to carry passengers and cargo to Denmark. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping … Read more
Early Christian Cemetery in Boljoon Cebu Early Historical Burials excavated in Boljoon, Province of Cebu. One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Philippines is a previously undocumented early Christian cemetery in the Municipality of Boljoon, Cebu that dates back to the 16th to 17th century AD. The site was discovered during archaeological investigations … Read more