The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Discover the Stories Inside Museo Iloilo! Step into Museo Iloilo, where history and culture come alive through its unique geometric design by Ilonggo architect Sergio Penasales. Opened in 1971, it’s the first government-funded museum outside Manila. The museum’s colorful walls showcase images of iconic churches like Miag-ao, Molo, and San Joaquin, while its exhibits highlight … Read more
New UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker For Paoay Church The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the UNESCO Philippine National Commission (UNACOM), and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) unveiled the new UNESCO World Heritage Site marker for the Saint Augustine Parish Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte yesterday, 14 November 2024. … Read more
Landas ng Pagkabansang Pilipino Marker for San Manuel Unveiled The NHCP and the Local Government of San Manuel, Pangasinan unveiled the historical marker, “San Manuel: Landas ng Pagkabansang Pilipino, 1899” yesterday, 14 November 2024. NHCP Deputy Executive Director Alvin R. Alcid presented the marker which Mayor Kevin Roy Kenneth Marco Perez accepted on behalf of … Read more
New UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker for Santa Maria Church Unveiled The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the UNESCO Philippine National Commission (UNACOM), and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) unveiled the new UNESCO World Heritage Site marker for the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church in Sta. Maria, Ilocos … Read more
KALINGA WOMEN FARMERS The Kalinga people, who reside in the highlands, have garnered a reputation as the foremost rice farmers among the Cordillera people. Their land boasts some of the most fertile soil for both wet and dry rice cultivation. Like their Ifugao counterparts, the Kalinga are known for their remarkable prowess in building intricate … Read more