Cedulas

Cedulas replaced the tribute system and were issued to Indios after payment of residence tax. People were required to bring their cedulas at all times or risk being declared “indocumentado” during the Spanish era. You may want to read: Fake Cedula Or Community Tax Certificate Sold In NBI?

Where to report abusive lenders in the Philippines?

Where to report abusive lenders in the Philippines? Borrowers who wish to file a complaint against registered FCs/LCs may visit the Complaints tab on the Lending Companies and Financing Companies corner of the SEC website. The public may file complaints against individuals/companies engaged in lending activities without a license to the SEC Enforcement and Investor … Read more

Panaderia Dimas Alang

Panaderia Dimas Alang is one of the oldest bakeries in the Philippines. It is located at Mabini street in Pasig. The bakery is called “Panaderia Dimas Alang” which is derived from the pen name of Dr. Jose Rizal, who is a friend of the Raymundo Family who owns the bakery. Only here can you find … Read more

Hilahila

As we culminate the Month of the Ocean this May 2022, the National Museum of the Philippines features the Bohol Nudibranch (Discodoris boholiensis) locally called Hilahila. The Hilahila (Bohol Nudibranch) belongs to the large sea slug family of Discodoridae named after Bohol island where the species was discovered and identified. They occur in the rubbles … Read more

Danding Cojuangco Day

Danding Cojuangco Day Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11729, June 10 is a special non-working holiday in the province of Tarlac in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Eduardo “Danding” Murphy Cojuangco Jr. You may want to read: Philippine Medicine Day