The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Patapat Viaduct Pagudpud Ilocos Norte The bridge is elevated 31 meters over sea level. Patapat Viaduct is a concrete coastal bridge 1.3 kilometers long, and connects the Maharlika Highway from Ilocos Region to Cagayan Valley. You may want to read: Metro Cebu Expressway Labi Bridge
Perez-Samanillo Building PEREZ-SAMANILLO BUILDING. While World War II destroyed most of the landmark structures in Manila, those that remain were demolished to give way to modern high rise structures without considering their historical importance and design heritage. Formerly known as the Luis Perez-Samanillo Building, First United Building is one of the few surviving specimens of … Read more
Hanging Coffins of Sagada Heritage Cemeteries The Hanging Coffins in Sagada, Mountain Province is a fine example of the traditional burial practices of the Igorot people in the Cordilleras of Northern Luzon. It is believed that positioning caskets above ground brings the departed closer to their ancestral spirit. You may want to read: Marlboro … Read more
Batulaki Waters On this day in 1521. According to Pigafetta, the Magellan-Elcano expedition encountered a most furious storm while cruising to Biraham Batolach Island. The crew prayed for their survival which Pigafetta claimed to have seen apparitions of St. Elmo, St. Claire, and St. Nicholas. You may want to read: Be Water Wise Philippine Groundwater … Read more
On this day, October 28, in 1521. The 1st Circumnavigation of the World The voyagers came to Sarangani on 27 October 2021, the last location they landed on in the Philippines. Before they left Saranghani, they forced two natives to serve as pilots toward Maluku, and thus sailed to the Celebes Sea on 28 October … Read more