The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Tabora Named after Juan Nino de Tabor, the 19th governor-general of the Philippines (1626-1632). His designation in the colony marked the arrival of the image of the Our Lady of Peace of Good Voyage or the Virgin of Antipolo. He also oversaw the construction of the Puente de Espana (also known as El Puente Grande … Read more
Elcano Named in memory of Juan Sebastian del Cano, the first person to circumnavigate the earth. He took charge of the Magellan expedition’s remaining route back to Spain on board the carrack “Victoria” after Ferdinand Magellan’s death in Mactan, Cebu in 1521. The Katipunan was founded on this street (Elcano, San Nicolas, Manila) on July … Read more
Balicasag Watchtower Ancient ruins, historical monuments, and natural landscapes of exceptional significance are recognized for their remarkable universal value. Since 1982, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have advocated for their preservation and conservation. For today’s World Heritage Day, we present to you … Read more
Lawu A solar eclipse will be visible in Southeast Asia & Australia today! In Kapampángan mythology, eclipses are caused by a monster that swallows the sun or moon, and a total eclipse means that famine is expected! How do you say ‘eclipse’ in your language? LÁWÛ • (LAH-woo’)eclipseTagálog (Filipino): láhò (modern common usage: “disappear, fade”) … Read more
Philippine Bureau of Customs Sets Record with Highest Monthly Collection for 2023 ICYMI: The Bureau of Customs Philippines has set a new record with the highest monthly collection for the year 2023. In March 2023, the BOC collected a total of PHP 80.13 billion, surpassing its revenue target by PHP 7.85 billion or 10.86%. Commissioner … Read more