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Kalaw For the month of February, National Museum Bohol feature the love life of the Southern Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax semigaleatus) known locally as Kalaw. The Rufous Hornbill is a large species of Hornbill that is endemic to the Philippines. The species is recorded in forests from sea level up to 1,500 meters. At least … Read more
The Philippines received its first COVID-19 vaccine (CORONAVAC) shipment from China today, February 28, 2021. You may ask! What is the effectiveness rate of the CORONAVAC Vaccine? The clinical trial data show that the vaccine is 50% effective in preventing mild symptoms. 78% effective against moderate symptoms, and 100% effective against severe symptoms. Source: @PIADesk … Read more
Benjamin Arda (Golf) is the 3rd Hall of Fame Awards Enshrinee. 16 World Cup of Golf Appearances 9 Asian Circuit Golf Wins (1963, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 19790 4 Japan Golf Tour Wins (1973, 1976, 1977) 3 Philippine Open Wins (1961, 1963, 1979) Born on June 3, 1929, Ben Arda’s legacy in the … Read more
Botete (Spotted Puffer – Arothron Meleagris) Spotted Puffer (Arothron Meleagris) is a remarkable fish found in the Bohol Sea. It is locally known as Botete. The “Botete” or Spotted Puffer belongs to the family Tetraodontidae and occurs in tropical waters of Indian and the Indo-Pacific. They are solitary and live in rocky coral reefs, coastal … Read more
Bureau of Customs COVID-19 Vaccine Contact Details Port of NAIA: Assistance Hotlines: Globe: 0995-678-8395 Smart: 0960-587-5810 Smart: 0919-925-6785 Sun: 0932-844-3390 Email: bocnaiafeedback@gmail.com Port of Davao: Assistance Hotlines: Globe: 0965-643-5339 Smart: 0961-117-7687 Smart: 0929-744-3588 Local: 082-233-1258 | 082-224-9691 Email: davao@customs.gov.ph Port of Cebu: Assistance Hotlines: Globe: 0917-771-9649 Globe: 0927-954-8215 Smart: 0908-906-1903 Email: p07b.customsph@gmail.com You may want … Read more