The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Daral A Tausug dessert crepe rolled into a cylinder filled with hinti or sweetened coconut meat. This is perfectly paired with a warm cup of Kahawa-Sug or coffee from the Sulu archipelago. It is often cooked using the natural color of the rice; some innovation comes with pandan extract. Explore the flavors of our ethnolinguistic … Read more
Palawan Otter, locally known as “dungon,” “pangkat-pangkatan,” or “fisher dog,” are sea engineers as they help maintain and manage our nearshore ecosystem and keep things in check. WildlifePH Palawan is the western island province of the Philippines, composed of 1,700 islands. It is considered as “Man and Biosphere Reserve” and “the Last Frontier” but as … Read more
Humabon Historical Marker The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Cebu City Government unveiled yesterday, 23 May 2022, a historical marker commemorating Humabon, the leader of Sugbo who welcomed the Magellan expedition in April 1521. The marker was unveiled by NHCP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante and Cebu City Mayor Michael L. Rama. … Read more
The Paco Cemetery was built during the early 1800s and was designed by Don Nicolas Ruiz. The Paco Cemetery briefly held the remains of Dr. Jose Rizal, and the GomBurZa priests are still interred here. Interment at the Paco Cemetery was ceased in 1912. In 1966, the cemetery was converted into the park we now … Read more
Escuela de Niñas The abundance of outstanding heritage structures in the country built in the Spanish era speaks of the people’s engineering and architectural genius. Through the National Heritage Cultural Act of 2009, our threatened built heritage is ensured protection and preservation by the state. Bohol, with the most declared built heritage, suffered destruction and … Read more