The Danajon Bank Double-Barrier Reef

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The Danajon Bank Double-Barrier Reef is a remarkable natural treasure not just for the Philippines but for the entire planet. As one of the world’s six known double-barrier reefs, its existence is a rare and significant geological feature. Spanning across multiple provinces—Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, and Southern Leyte—this reef supports an extraordinary level of biodiversity, earning … Read more

Fried Eggs Worm

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Fried Eggs Worm Time to catch some eggs–err—worms! Would you be willing to catch worms if they looked like this? Today is Wild Life Wednesday and we introduce you to the wiggly fried eggs worm (Archipheretima middletoni)! It is known for its deep indigo-blue color with scattered white spots and yellow centers along its back, … Read more

Home of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ

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Home of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ As unique as its Bamboo Organ, the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph in Las Piñas City exemplifies the historic fabric of Filipino architecture, best described as arquitectura mestiza. This architecture developed in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period due to the interaction between native and … Read more

Nayong Pilipino New Office

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Nayong Pilipino New Office  Beginning this October, you can find the Nayong Pilipino Office at a new location. Our new office address is on the 7th floor, 181 Natividad Almeda-Lopez St., BSP National Office Bldg., Ermita, Manila. We look forward to welcoming you there, ka-Nayon!

The 1603 Sangley Rebellion Begins

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Manila History: October 3, 1603The 1603 Sangley Rebellion BeginsResearcher: Ivan Beley | Graphics: Diego TorresTemplate: Miguel Ordono On October 3, 1603, the eve of the feast of Saint Francis, at around 11 p.m., the Sangley or Chinese residents of Manila rose in revolt following several months of growing tensions between them and the Spaniards. The … Read more