The Difference between native and endemic species

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Do you know the difference between native and endemic species? Mr. John Sherwin Felix from Lokalpedia laid out the key differences during the Dunong Online Lecture Lakbay Lasa: Exploring Philippine Food Heritage and Food Biodiversity. Species that naturally occur in an area without human intervention. Synonymous with indigenous. Native species are well-adapted to the local … Read more

Servillano Aquino

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Servillano Aquino, fondly called as Mianong, was born on April 20, 1874, in Angeles, Pampanga. He was one of the seven children of Doña Petrona Aguilar de Hipolito and Don Braulio Aquino, who later became Mayor of Conception, Tarlac. He started his schooling under  Pedro de la Cruz and when he reached the age of … Read more

Vista de la Iglesia de San Agustin-Manila

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Felix Laureano’s “Vista de la Iglesia de San Agustin – Manila” is a captivating snapshot of San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered as the oldest church in the Philippines. The photo likely dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century. San Agustin Church holds immense historical significance, not only … Read more

The Streets of Ermita

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The Streets of Ermita Antonio Villegas Street (Calle Arroceros) Roxas Boulevard (Dewey Boulevard) Taft Avenue Paseo Padre Burgos (Paseo de las Aguadas) T.M. Kalaw Avenue (Calle San Luis Calle Padre Faura (Calle Observatorio) United Nations Avenue (Calle Isaac Peral) Pedro Gil Street (Calle Herran) You may want to read: Ermita Supreme Court Ermita Manila

The Atrium of Makati

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Completed in 1983, The Atrium of Makati is a low-rise building located in Makati City. It is primarily used for office spaces and is designed in a brutalist architectural style. From the outside, the Atrium of Makati appears to be the podium part of a skyscraper, with the tower part missing. It has an exterior … Read more