The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Regulations Dolomite Beach is now open! Visitors may visit the beach from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily, provided that prescribed health protocols are observed. As it reopens, there are a few simple rules and regulations that must be followed. Check these out! Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Regulations No Swimming, No Smoking, … Read more
Who are the (Western Pacific Naval Symposium) WPNS member countries? WPNS has 21 member countries. These are Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Tonga, USA, and Vietnam. List of Observers: Bangladesh, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and … Read more
Intramuros History Intramuros was initially called Ciudad Murada or Walled City and it was the capital of the Spaniards in the Philippines. Beginning in 1580, it took almost 300 years to complete its walls, forts and bastions. The Walled City served as the primary defense against invasions and attacks from land and sea — the … Read more
Ifugao House To celebrate this October Indigenous Peoples Month and the Museums and Galleries Month, the National Museum of the Philippines features one of the iconic Filipino architectural structures and is a frequently visited collection at the National Museum of Anthropology in Manila — the Ifugao House, and its ongoing restoration. This was gifted by … Read more
Naval Officer Candidate Course Commonly Asked Questions Hooyah! Join the Philippine Navy! Be part of the FLEET-MARINE TEAM and serve our maritime nation. Submit your application for the Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC). 1. What are the qualifications in order to become a Naval Officer Candidate?Answer:Qualifications:• Natural-born Filipino citizen and of good moral character• Baccalaureate … Read more