The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, March 2, in 1847, Cayetano Arellano, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, was born in Udyong (now Orion), Bataan. He set the foundation for the Philippine judiciary. Born to Don Servando Arellano, a Spaniard, and Crisfora Lonzon of Bataan, Cayetano Arellano was a working student in his early … Read more
First Female Commercial Pilot in Southeast Asia Ma. Aurora Amanda Carandang-Gloria is the first female commercial pilot in Southeast Asia. Her first flight as a full-fledged captain was for the Philippine Airlines on Fokker 50 flight from Manila to Baguio in 1993. After her glorious 10 years stint in PAL, she engaged herself in the … Read more
Retablo Mayor of the San Pedro Apostol Parish Church The Retablo Mayor of the San Pedro Apostol Parish Church in Loboc, Bohol. Retablos, also called reredos, are large altar structures with niches that hold the images of saints. Designed to awe and inspire, the faithful are made to look up with high regard at the … Read more
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