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The 3 Overarching Goals of the Marcos Jr. Administration according to his economic team Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno outlined the three “overarching” goals that the economic team of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will set out to achieve by 2028. Reduce the deficit-to-GDP ratio to 3% (the deficit is the difference between national government revenues and … Read more
Philippines Senate officials of the 19th Congress Congratulations to Senate President: Sen. Migz Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore: Sen. Loren Legarda, Senate Majority Floor Leader: Sen. Joel Villanueva, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Sen. Koko Pimentel of the 19th Congress. You may want to read: For Those Saying Trillanes Did Nothing In The Senate Longest … Read more
Perla S. Ocampo: National Scientist Born on July 25, 1931, renowned pediatrician and National Scientist Dr. Perla S. Ocampo is another woman in science notable for her contributions to the twin scourges of diarrheal diseases and malnutrition that have contributed to the elucidation of etiologic factors and planning of control measures that reinforced international recommendations … Read more
Jose Maria Zaragoza (1912-1994) is a Filipino architect known for designing several edifices during the postwar era. His works include the Meralco Building in Ortigas, Union Church of Manila, and Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City. While he made a mark in the Philippine architectural scene, there is a need to look into his prolific … Read more
At the center of Fort Santiago is Plaza Armas. The name and the plaza is a common features in fortresses built by Spaniards in their colonies throughout the world. It got its name from the use of the area to stock arms and rifles when not in use. This is also where the soldiers marched … Read more