The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Karoling (Pangangaroling) Pangangaroling is a traditional practice during the holidays wherein a group of children, family members, schoolmates, or an organization sings Christmas carols from house to house accompanied by or even without musical instruments. The said seasonal activity is one of the influences of Spain through the Roman Catholic Church considering the religious theme … Read more
Best Falls in Bohol Camugao Falls in Balilihan Can-umantad Falls in Candijay Pahangog Twin Falls in Dimlao Pogow Falls in Garcia Hernandez Nature has its way of creating breathtaking sceneries. The way the water moves and contours landscapes triggering erosion as well as tectonic movements between hard and soft rocks institutes the formation of Waterfalls. … Read more
Baby Duero This beautiful work of art by Bohol’s very own National Artist, Napoleon V. Abueva — the Baby Duero. Made of kamagong wood, this sculptural piece depicts the artist’s youngest child when he was still a baby. Although Napoleon Abueva had a very tough childhood when his family experienced persecution during World War II, … Read more
On this day, December 8, in 1941, at 7:55 am in Hawaii (1:55 am in the Philippines), Japan mounted a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, decimating the U.S. fleet in the Pacific. News reached the Philippines at 2:20 am Philippine local time. Immediately after, at 8 am, Japanese aerial bombings commenced on major Philippine cities. … Read more
Gender-based Online Sexual Harassment Salient points from RA 11313: Safe Spaces Act’s Implementing Rules and Regulations. Includes acts of sexual harassment that use information and communication technology in terrorizing and intimidating victims. Physical, psychological, and emotional threats, unwanted sexual misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist remarks and comments online whether publicly or through direct … Read more