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IATF Resolution No. 104 No lockdown but added restrictions in the following areas: BulacanCaviteLagunaRizal National Capital Region Effective March 22, 2021, until April 4, 2021. Only essential travel into and out of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and NCR will be allowed. Authorized persons outside their residences:Essential workers just show their work IDHealth and emergency frontline … Read more
Zamboanga Bulbul (Hypsipetes rufigularis) Zamboanga Bulbul is a songbird under the family Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls). The Zamboanga Bulbul is endemic to the Philippines and was once common in its range. It inhabits forest and forest edge and is usually seen alone, in pairs, or a small group, especially near fruiting trees. This species is very similar … Read more
Banton Boat Coffin Let us take a glimpse at the centuries-old tradition and mortuary practice of pre-colonial inhabitants of Banton Island and its boat-shaped coffins. The textile fragment, now more popularly known as the Banton Burial Cloth (BN-G1-11 /1961-F-11), was found associated with the skeletal remains. It measures 81 cm long and 21 cm wide … Read more
Manton de Manila (Manila Shawl) Inspired by the Filipino dress, the embroidered silk shawl was actually made in China and exported to the Philippines, Latin America, and Europe via the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. It was popular among wealthy Filipino women from the 18th to the 19th centuries. You may want to read: Filipiniana dress as … Read more
PCOO Inaugurates Mindanao Media Hub With its state-of-the-art facilities, the Mindanao Media Hub in Davao City serves as the broadcasting hub of Regions 10, 11, 12, 13, and the BARMM, bringing tailored content and boosted signal to said regions. You may want to read: How to spot fake news? Davao City Emergency Hotlines Davao City … Read more