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Maranao Borak The borak/buraq is half-human and half-horse. As told in the Islam miʿrāj or the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad into heaven, the winged creature borak carried him on his journey from the sacred place of worship Mecca to Jerusalem and then to heaven which explains how he completed traveling between the cities in … Read more
Barangay Hinawanan: Site of the Sandugo Located 21 kilometers from Tagbilaran via the Bohol Circumferential Road is Hinawanan Bay in the town of Loay, where the flagship San Pedro of Spain docked on March 25, 1565. Onboard was the commander of the fleet Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who was invited by the local chieftain Rajah … Read more
BSP Iloilo Building Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (in the photo above, right) recently led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the BSP’s new building at the Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Gov. Medalla said that once completed, the new building will further enhance the accessibility and efficiency of BSP services … Read more
2022 FAMAS Awards Nominees for Best Actor Daniel Padilla, “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” Christian Bables, “Big Night” Mon Confiado, “Arisaka” Dingdong Dantes, “A Hard Day” Jerome Ponce, “Katips” Vince Tañada. “Katips” You may want to read: FAMAS Awards Nominees for Best Actress SUDI National Music Awards
2022 FAMAS Awards Nominees for Best Actress Maja Salvador, “Arisaka” Charo Santos-Concio, “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” Rita Daniela, “Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw” Janine Gutierrez, “Dito At Doon” NIcole Laurel Asensio, “Katips” Sharon Cuneta, “Revirginized” You may want to read: FAMAS Awards Nominees for Best Director Films with the most nominations at FAMAS Longest Running … Read more