The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Only one person does the left-hand salute Of all the commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the Philippine Army, there is only one person that does the left-hand salute – the Commanding General, Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Cirilito E Sobejana. In 1995, then Captain Sobejana led a 16-man unit from the First Scout Ranger Regiment that … Read more
Red-tagging Meaning Red-tagging is also called political vilification or red-baiting. Red-tagging is “the phenomenon of implicating progressive civil group leaders to heinous crimes is called ‘red-baiting.’ (Source: SC Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in his dissenting opinion on Zarate vs. Aquino III) It is the “vilification”. ‘labeling’, or guilt by association” of various democratic … Read more
Happiest birthday to the National Academy of Science and Technology Agriculture Sciences Division Chair, Academician Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr.! He was born on February 3, 1950. Acd. Rasco is recognized for his pioneering and outstanding contributions in the field of plant breeding, specifically tropical vegetables, and tropical white potato breeding. As a team leader, he … Read more
Myanmar Philippine Embassy The Philippine government is following with deep concern the developing situation in Myanmar and is especially concerned with the safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar has made substantial and important strides toward democratization in recent years. The Philippines has supported these efforts. Filipinos in Myanmar are advised to exercise due … Read more
Banak (Mullet) Banak is an adaptable fish. Banak or Mullets belong to the family Mugilidae which occur in the tropical waters in all the major oceans. They can adapt to both salt and freshwaters. They prefer to stay in brackish waters close to mangroves and estuaries where the freshwater river meets with salty coastal waters. … Read more