The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Did you know that the Philippine Pearl, also known as the South Sea Pearl, was declared the National Gem of the Philippines through Proclamation No. 905, dated October 15, 1996, and signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos? Our very own La Bulaqueña, Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo, will compete for this coveted and historic … Read more
Tabon Human Fossils let’s talk about the human fossils unearthed in the renowned archaeological site of Tabon Cave! Located on the southwest coast of Palawan Island, the Tabon Cave is one of the most studied archaeological sites in the Philippines. Pioneer excavations by Dr. Robert Fox of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) in … Read more
Suyoc weaving 1904American Museum of Natural History You may want to read: Binakol weaving Iloilo Weaving Prosperity and Legacy
FIRST FILIPINO IN THE LIGA ACB!!! 20-year-old, Aaron Ganal made history as the first Filipino to play in the Liga ACB in Spain. The league is known as the second strongest domestic league in the world next to the NBA. You may want to read: First Filipino Bishop
Continuing our commemoration of our dearly departed this November, today’s Trowel Tuesday features another National Cultural Treasure – Likha, a series of rare anthropomorphic stone carvings used as grave goods. The concept of an afterlife was fundamental to the local worldview, closely linked to the physical world. Material evidence of the belief in life and … Read more