Philippine Groundwater Outlook or PHIGO

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Philippine Groundwater Outlook or PHIGO Groundwater monitoring is critical in ensuring water quality and quantity in every region. This is an essential component in environmental information systems and decision-making. The fact that water is one of our primary needs, the Philippine Groundwater Outlook or PhiGO Project of the Ateneo de Manila University has set underway. … Read more

Jose Felipe del Pan Marker

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Jose Felipe del Pan Marker The National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled the historical markers of “JOSE FELIPE DEL PAN” and “AYUNTAMIENTO” with the Bureau of the Treasury this morning. NHCP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante and OIC-Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo represented the Commission in the simple but meaningful double unveiling. The marker … Read more

Turbidity in Laguna de Bay

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Turbidity in Laguna de Bay Have you ever heard of spatiotemporal monitoring? Spatiotemporal monitoring is a technique to capture several images at different times in a given period. An example of this is the images taken by Diwata-1 and Sentinel-3 of the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in Laguna de Bay at different times of the … Read more

Manila’s Tram System

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Manila’s Tram System TRANSIT TRIVIA During the American colonial period (1899-1946), Manila’s Tram System was expanded and upgraded even further. The Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (MERALCO) bought new electric trams. New tram lines were built all over Manila, with extensions outside of the city, such as those going to Pasig and Pasay. The … Read more

Plaza Mercado, Divisoria

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Plaza Mercado, Divisoria More than just providing a glimpse of the past, Renacimiento Manila also provides people with a glimpse of a vision for the future. This is a vision for the small plaza right in front of IDES O’Racca Building. A center of commerce, which would benefit from a sliver of greenery and a … Read more