The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Kingdom of Tondo The ancient Kingdom of Tondo, otherwise known as Tundun or Tundok existed circa 900s up to 1589. It was a fortified kingdom located in the Manila Bay area, specifically north of the Pasig River on the island of Luzon. It was an Indianized kingdom in the 10th century built upon and capitalized … Read more
Dita Tree (Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. var. Scholaris) Dita is a medium to large tree that grows up to 20 meters high. It is commonly found in Cagayan in northern Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao in most or all islands and provinces, in primary and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes. Its scented … Read more
Raymundo Deyro (Tennis) 1958 Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist – men’s singles 1958 Tokyo Asian Games gold medalist – men’s doubles 1962 Jakarta Asian Games silver medalist – men’s doubles1962 Jakarta Asian Games silver medalist – men’s team 36 wins in the Davis Cup (1950-1971) – a national record 9 Grand Slam appearances Born on … Read more
Betis Tree Betis (Madhuca betis (Blanco) J.F. Macbr. Betis is a delicious tree that can reach a height of 30 meters. Endemic to the Philippines, they grow in primary forests at low altitudes. From its ellipsoid brownish fruit, oil, used primarily as an illuminant for lamps, can be obtained. The pale redwood is hard and … Read more
On this day, March 31 On this day, March 31, in 1521, 500 years ago, the 1st recorded Catholic Mass in the Philippines was celebrated in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, on Easter Sunday, officiated by ship chaplain Pedro de Valderrama, & attended by Rajas Kolambu and Siau, with Magellan and crew. After journeying westward from Spain … Read more