Groundwater Wells in Intramuros

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Groundwater Wells in Intramuros Did you know that there were groundwater wells in Intramuros? The wells are no longer in use but still serve as reminders of the Walled City’s traditional method of sourcing an ample and reliable water supply. You may want to read: Light and Sound Museum Kwentong H2O Vlog Contest Lagunsilad Underpass

Casa Manila Intramuros

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Casa Manila Intramuros The Casa Manila is a colonial lifestyle museum, which features the domestic life of the upper class in the 19th century. Built from 1981 to 1983, the façade of the structure was inspired by a house that once stood along Jaboneros Street, San Nicolas in the 1850s. You may want to read: … Read more

Ambubukag

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Ambubukag (Spotted Philippine Dragon – Draco bimaculatus) Today’s Tropical Thursday, National Museum Bohol features a common sight in the tropical forests of Bohol and in coconut plantations, the Spotted Philippine Dragon (Draco bimaculatus). The Spotted Philippine Dragon is locally called in Bohol as Ambubukag, an arboreal animal that spends most of his life on the … Read more

Central Luzon Population

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  Central Luzon Population   By the end of 2021, the Population Estimates of Central Luzon will reach 12,609,535.   Population Estimates: 2021: 12,609,535 2020: 12,413,181   Population Growth Rate: 2021: 1.61% 2020: 1.81%   Working Population: 15-64 years old: 8,364.085 Male: 4,250,284 Female: 4.113,761   Dependent Population: 0-14 & 64 years old above: 4,675,083 … Read more

On this day, January 27

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On this day, January 27 Today in History in 1867, Juan Crisostomo Soto, a poet, playwright, journalist, and revolutionary leader, was born in Santa Ines, Bacolor, Pampanga. Also known as “Crissot,” he is acknowledged as a pioneer who trail-blazed Kapampangan literature. Born to Santiago Soto and Marciana Caballa, Crissot was 2nd of 3 children. Noticing … Read more