The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The National Fruit of the Philippines: The Sweetest Mango in the World The mango is the national fruit of the Philippines, and Philippine yellow mangoes are known to be the sweetest in the world (specifically the Sweet Elena strain from Zambales province) according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Dried mangoes are also popular … Read more
Paseo Padre Burgos (Paseo de las Aguadas/Paseo de Bagumbayan/Paseo de Sebastian Vidal) Paseo de Padre Burgos or Burgos Drive, forms the boundary between Intramuros and Ermita. It was once called Paseo de las Aguadas due to its proximity to the esteros and water-filled moats that surrounded Intramuros. It was also known as Calzada de Bagumbayan, … Read more
Mango Varieties in the Philippines Philippine Mango or Carabao Mango– most common variety– very sweet with a sweet fruity aroma– sweetest mango according to the Guinness Book of World Records, specifically its Sweet Elena strain from Zambales province Pico Mango– also known as padero, supsupin, bioko, or chupadera– elongated sweet mango that is more flat … Read more
Taft Avenue is a north-south road that connects the center of Manila to Pasay and Paranaque. The road was conceived to be a wide tree-lined avenue, flanked by broad pedestrian sidewalks, connecting the southern districts of Manila. It was built as part of the Burnham Plan for Manila of 1905. Work started in the early … Read more
Zambales Mango Festival (Dinamulag Festival) The province of Zambales to the west of Pampanga is known for having the sweetest mango in the world, the Sweet Elena strain of the Philippine mango or carabao mango, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The province celebrates its thriving mango industry every late March or early … Read more