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La Purisima Concepcion Parish Church elevated to the rank of minor basilica Pope Francis elevated La Purisima Concepcion Parish Church in Sta. Maria, Bulacan to the rank of minor basilica. The announcement was made at the Diocese of Malolos on Sunday (March 21, 2021) evening. You may want to read: Loboc Church Old Panglao Church … Read more

Philippines and Cote d’ Ivoire The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire celebrate 26 years of formal diplomatic relations today, March 22, 2021! The Philippines established diplomatic relations with Cote d’ Ivoire on March 22, 1995. Côte d’Ivoire is a West African country with beach resorts, rainforests, and a French-colonial legacy. … Read more

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 The First Filipino Photographer

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