The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
National Museum of the Philippines Anniversary The National Museum of the Philippines is a century and two decades old this month. The National Museum is celebrating its 120th Foundation Anniversary on October 29. Republic Act 11333 or the National Museum of the Philippines Act signed on April 26, 2019 strengthened the mandate of the institution … Read more
The Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 has certified Bounty Agro Venture Inc and Satra Meat Haus as the only halal-certified establishments in Zamboanga City. The DA-9–Halal Food Industry Development Program (HFIDP), together with the Halal Agri- Fishery Development Council of Zamboanga City – Al Risalah Radio Zamboanga, and Addhiya Foundation presented the Certificate of Recognition to … Read more
Bicol Cloud Frog (Platymantis isarog) It’s World Animal Day and today, Bicol Museum features an endemic frog species found in a volcano. Would you live in a volcano? The featured animal species today wouldn’t mind at all! Meet the Bicol cloud frog (Platymantis isarog) of Family Ceratobatrachidae. This frog inhabits Mt. Isarog, where its scientific … Read more
Cebu Cordova Expressway (CCLEX), commonly known as the 3rd Mactan Bridge, spans more than eight kilometers linking Cebu City and the town of Cordova, making it the longest and highest bridge in the country. President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the bridge, estimated at Php 30 billion, on March 2017. The 3rd Mactan … Read more
Atis at the foot of Mayon Volcano As the National Indigenous People’s Month celebration officially kicks off, let’s get to know more about the Atis living at the foot of Mayon Volcano, in Sto. Domingo Albay. While there are other healers in Bicol, the popularity of the Atis lies in the variety of their medicines. … Read more