The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Philippines to boost Durian exports to China Officials from the Bureau of Customs (@customs.ph) – Port of Davao and Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian visited the Belviz Durian Farm in Calinan, Davao City to discuss ways they can assist industry players in durian export processes and boost overall agricultural export to China. The visit was part … Read more
On this day, December 15, is the birthday of Emilio Jacinto. 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 1791, 10 amendments called the “Bill of Rights” were added to the … Read more
The National Commission for the Culture and the Arts are launching the search for the 2023 NCCA SUDI National Music Awards this December 21, 2022. Join us at the Metropolitan Theatre at 7pm to watch special performances of previous SUDI awardees and regional artists. This event is open to the public, everyone is invited!For RSVP: … Read more
In 1993, President Fidel V Ramos signed RA 7659 which imposes the death penalty on “treason, parricide, murder, infanticide, robbery with rape, mutilation, destructive arson, rape, economic plunder, and drug-related crimes. In 2006 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed RA 9346 abolishing the death penalty. All those with the sentence of “death” were changed to life … Read more
LAWOM in Bisayan languages means “the depths / the deep/profound / the deepest, most profound point” LAM is also the Sanskrit bij (seed) mantra chanted for the Muladhara (root) chakra. You may want to read: Buglas