The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, March 7, is the death of National Artist Victorio Edades (1985). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day in 1987, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion when … Read more
Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary WHAT CAN WE DO to protect and preserve this wildlife sanctuary? Situated in Northeastern Mindanao, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 9 ASEAN Heritage Parks in the Philippines and the most recently declared. It is home to nearly 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish. Known as … Read more
DOST, OLFU Inaugurate Marvel Lab To keep up with the latest trends and become more competitive in integrating educational technologies, the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) launched the Multiple Applications for Reality-Virtuality Experience Laboratory (MARVEL). … Read more
Log Coffins from Masbate Trees have served human needs well before recorded history. In the Philippines, the best examples of wooden artifacts are the balangay from Butuan, and the log coffins from various archaeological burial sites such as in Romblon, Masbate, Bohol, and Palawan. Read more: bit.ly/3xGjGPI You may want to read: Butuan Wooden Coffins
The Philippines and Ghana The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Ghana celebrate 66 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 6, 1978. Common Grounds Filipino teleseryes have caught the hearts og Ghanaians including “Pangako sa Yo” (The Promise), “Bagong Umaga” (New Beginnings), and “Now and Forever”. … Read more