The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Tayabak ENDANGERED BEAUTY. Are you aware that the reverse side of the 5-peso coin bears the endangered Philippine flora? To continue our Floral Monday series, we introduce you to an endemic vine known for its blue-green flowers, the jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) of the Fabaceae family, or the tayabak. This climber has a chandelier-like arrangement … Read more
Where can we find the biggest and oldest mangrove tree in Bicol region? A Miyapi (Avicennia officinalis) tree, a mangrove species from the family Acanthaceae in Bongsanglay Natural Park in Batuan, Masbate, is considered to be the largest and oldest mangrove tree in the Bicol region. It has a height of 7 m and a … Read more
Is Mt. Isarog an active volcano? The Bulkan Ng Bikol had its stop in Albay last week for Mt. Mayon. Today we head to Camarines Sur’s highest peak, Mt. Isarog. Rising at 1,966 meters, Mt. Isarog is part of the Bicol Volcanic Arc occupying the narrow strip of land between Lagonoy Gulf and San Miguel … Read more
Canada and the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines and Canada celebrate 73 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 04, 2022! Canada and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1949. Common Ground Both the Philippines and Canada have a higher portion of national parliamentary seats held by women compared to the global average. In … Read more
The Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea celebrate 54 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on November 28, 1968. Common Ground Equatorial Guinea and the Philippines are both former colonies of Spain. Equatorial Guinea is the last Spanish … Read more