The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
PCG Training Center in Samar Soon to rise! Philippine Coast Guard Regional Training Center in Dolores, Eastern Samar. Following a productive courtesy visit by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Eastern Samar led by CG Commander Johansan Fabilane to Governor Ben Evardone on October 26, 2021, the PCG will establish a Regional Training Center in … Read more
La Loma Cemetery: The oldest cemetery in Manila La Loma Cemetery is a National Cultural Treasure for its historical, cultural, and artistic value. A number of historical figures were buried here, while it was one of the few Spanish sites in Manila that survived World War II. Campo Santo de La Loma is the oldest … Read more
Manila North Cemetery (Cementerio del Norte) Manila North Cemetery houses heritage structures such as the Bautista-Nakpil Pylon and the Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution. Cementerio del Norte was separated from La Loma Cemetery in 1904. This area was earlier referred as “Paang Bundok,” where Jose Rizal wanted to have a simple grave as … Read more
Manila Chinese Cemetery Built for non-Catholics in the Spanish period, the Chinese Cemetery boasts of Chinese and Western architectural styles that reflect the opulence and heritage of the Filipino-Chinese community. Cemeterio Para Chinos is the second oldest cemetery in Manila next to La Loma. It was built for Chinese citizens and non-Catholics who denied burial … Read more
Urdaneta City Bypass Road Heading to Pangasinan to visit the Manaoag Church and the Hundred Islands? The 7.17 kilometers Urdaneta City Bypass Road traverses eight barangays namely: Nancayasan, Sto. Domingo, Sta. Lucia, Nancamaliran East, Mabanogbog, San Vicente, Camantiles, and Anonas. You may want to read: Subic Freeport Expressway Naga-Danao Bypass Road Barangay Matawe Connecting Road … Read more