The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, a National Historical Landmark, was built in 1845 as a burial space for the town’s elite. It served as a meeting place for Filipino soldiers in the revolution against Spain, as well as a hideout for guerillas in World War II. The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery in Laguna was built in 1845 … Read more
San Joaquin Cemetery The old cemetery of San Joaquin, Iloilo was built in 1892 and is one of the most well-preserved cemeteries in the Philippines, especially its imposing mortuary chapel, decorated with stone carvings of floral and leaf patterns. The San Joaquin Cemetery in Southern Iloilo was built in 1892 under the auspices of Fray … Read more
Butaan Shy and secretive – We continue learning about the rich biodiversity of Bicol region this Wild life Wednesday as National Museum of the Philippines’ Bicol introduces you to Gray’s Monitor Lizard (Varanus olivaceus) of the Varanidae family. It is one of the three species of frugivorous monitor lizard endemic in the Philippines. Locally known … Read more
Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge The government of the Republic of Korea is ready to extend financial support in the conduct of engineering services for the much-awaited inter-island bridges project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Western Visayas. DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that moving forward soon following the completion of supplemental … Read more
Candon City Bypass Road The 7.3 kilometers Candon City Bypass road traverses the eastern side of the city to decongest the Manila North Road and improve the connectivity of Manila to Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, and Abra. Its completion reduced the travel time from Sta. Lucia in Ilocos Sur to Santiago from 40 minutes to … Read more