The First Jose Rizal Monument

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The First Jose Rizal Monument Today is Dr. Jose Rizal’s 157th Birthday! In honor of his birth anniversary, the Philippine Heritage Map is featuring the very first and oldest surviving Rizal Monument built in 1898 in Daet, Camarines Norte. You may want to read: What If Jose Rizal Escaped Execution? Arrest And Trial Of Jose … Read more

Artemio Ricarte Shrine

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Artemio Ricarte Shrine Artemio Ricarte is known as the Father of the Philippine Army, he is remarkable for never having taken an oath of allegiance to the American Government. Artemio Ricarte y Garcia is the first chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. A trusted officer of Emilio Aguinaldo, he was the … Read more

Sapinit

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Sapinit is the Philippine wild raspberry with a sweet-sour-bitter taste. Due to its stem having spikes, it was classified as a raspberry. It is commonly found in Mt. Banahaw in Laguna and Quezon provinces and can grow up to six feet. It was discovered by Dionisio Pullan, an OFW and environmentalist in 2009. The fruit … Read more

Mabolo

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Mabolo is the fruit that grows from the Kamagong tree and is known as the Philippine persimmon. The tree is native to the Philippines and can reach up to 20 meters. The skin of the fruit, mabolo, has short hairs that may be irritable to some. Most varieties are seedless, but for those that have, … Read more

Marang

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Marang is a fruit that is comparable to jackfruit (langka) and durian, since they are of the same genus, Artocarpus. Its difference from Durian is that it has a sweet smell rather than a pungent smell. It is cultivated in parts of Mindanao, specifically in Davao, North Cotabato, and Agusan. Its seeds are covered in … Read more