The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Myanmar Philippine Embassy The Philippine government is following with deep concern the developing situation in Myanmar and is especially concerned with the safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar has made substantial and important strides toward democratization in recent years. The Philippines has supported these efforts. Filipinos in Myanmar are advised to exercise due … Read more
Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetland Did You Know? The 3,667-hectare Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetland (SPCW) is the 8th Ramsar site in the Philippines and the first in Central Luzon and in Pampanga. The Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetland (SPCW) is now officially declared as Ramsar Site No. 2445! Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetlands is the 8th Philippine RAMSAR … Read more
Groundwater Wells in Intramuros Did you know that there were groundwater wells in Intramuros? The wells are no longer in use but still serve as reminders of the Walled City’s traditional method of sourcing an ample and reliable water supply. You may want to read: Light and Sound Museum Kwentong H2O Vlog Contest Lagunsilad Underpass
Casa Manila Intramuros The Casa Manila is a colonial lifestyle museum, which features the domestic life of the upper class in the 19th century. Built from 1981 to 1983, the façade of the structure was inspired by a house that once stood along Jaboneros Street, San Nicolas in the 1850s. You may want to read: … Read more
Ambubukag (Spotted Philippine Dragon – Draco bimaculatus) Today’s Tropical Thursday, National Museum Bohol features a common sight in the tropical forests of Bohol and in coconut plantations, the Spotted Philippine Dragon (Draco bimaculatus). The Spotted Philippine Dragon is locally called in Bohol as Ambubukag, an arboreal animal that spends most of his life on the … Read more