The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Asin Tibuok Ever heard of this artisanal method of producing salt? Salt is an important commodity and has been produced since prehistoric times. In the Philippines, early Spanish chronicles document salt production as a precolonial industry. A remnant of this still endures at present. The town of Alburquerque has been known for its artisanal and … Read more
Sidjapo Have you ever heard of a Sidjapo plant used by many Boholanos as a Christmas tree inside homes, schools, and offices? Sidjapo or Sijapo, as known by locals, is a sturdy shrub that grows up to 1 to 3 meters and belongs to the genus Wikstroemia from the family Thymelaeaceae. It is widely distributed … Read more
I am a reservist I am a Reservist. I answered the call of my mother town. I am a Filipino. My mission as a Reservist is to help and fight for my motherland. I will fight for my nation. In any disaster or danger I face I will never leave my companions. I will … Read more
Proposed Philippine National Budget for FY 2023 The proposed national budget for FY 2023 amounts to Php 5.268 trillion which is higher than this year’s budget (Php 5.024 trillion) by 4.9 percent and equivalent to 22.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As the first full-year budget of the Marcos Jr. Administration, this will … Read more
Karoling (Pangangaroling) Pangangaroling is a traditional practice during the holidays wherein a group of children, family members, schoolmates, or an organization sings Christmas carols from house to house accompanied by or even without musical instruments. The said seasonal activity is one of the influences of Spain through the Roman Catholic Church considering the religious theme … Read more