The Kon Leche

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  The Kon Leche is a four-page weekly periodical containing Spanish satirical writings published in Manila from 1898-1899. The artifact in focus of the NHCP Museum of Philippine Political History today, July 25, 2020, is “The Kon Leche”- a 4-paged periodical that reflected Spanish sentiments in the last years of Spain empire in the Philippines. … Read more

On this day, July 24

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  Today in History, July 24, in 1890, 130 years ago, Guillermo Tolentino, National Artist for Sculpture, is born in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. As one of the pioneering Filipino artists of his gen, he was instrumental in the iconography of many of the Philippines’ historical figures thru his works. Context: Born in the decade of … Read more

Tambal

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Tambal is the scariest “elemento” (evil spirits/mythical creature) in the Philippines. These sneaky creatures often live in the forest and are always on the lookout for people they can steal. They usually take the form of their victim aiming to replace them in the real world while the human stays lost in the forest until … Read more

Locally Stranded Individuals Hotlines

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  Locally Stranded Individuals Hotlines OFW: 0997-392-5148 | 0905-256-2907 Student: 0951-891-4835 Tourist: 0945-290-5848 Worker: 0966-612-2654 | 0949-614-5288 Text name, current location, complete address or residence/hometown, LSI Category (Student, Worker, Tourist, or OFW), Contact number. Source: PIA-NCR | @PIA_NCR You may want to read: PLDT Hotline DepEd Regional Hotline