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Pantaleon Villegas, also known as Leon Kilat, is one of the Katipuneros who led the Katipunan in Cebu, being appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo. Born in Bacong, Negros Oriental on July 27, 1873, he worked for a drug store and a bakery before joining a circus owned by Tagalogs wherein among them is a katipunero. … Read more
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 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 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 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