The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
In celebration of this year’s National Heritage Month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) features important pieces from its numismatic collection. In the photo is the barrilla, where the present-day term “barya” or small change comes from. One of the greatest monetary problems during the years of colonization was the acute shortage of fractional coins. … Read more
Dos Mundos In celebration of this year’s National Heritage Month, the BSP features important pieces from its numismatic collection. In the photo is the Dos Mundos. In 1723, the Spaniards authorized the minting of the famous dos mundos (eight reales) also called “Pieces-of-eight,” which soon became known the world over for their beauty and standard … Read more
New Eligible Persons under A4 Priority Group in COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Private sector workers required to be physically present at their designated workplace outside of their residences. Employees in government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs and LGUs. Informal sector workers and self-employed who may be required to work outside their residences, and those working in … Read more
Are you craving Filipino food in London, United Kingdom? Try Chicken Inasal, Pork Tocino, and Charred Aubergine at Turo Turo Filipino BBQ & Street Food in London. Turo Turo in London is located at Granary Square, Kings Cross, N1C 4AA, London, United Kingdom (location of pop-up due to change) The price range of Filipino foods … Read more
The Marawi Transcentral Road project, which started in July 2019, is expected to be completed by July 2021. It is part of the 18.97-kilometer project for Stage 1 reconstruction and development plan for Greater Marawi. This project is also a part of DPWH’s flagship infrastructure projects for Marawi Rehabilitation. You may want to read: Mindanao … Read more