The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Kinampay ube The Ubi or Purple Yam (Dioscorea alata) is an essential and healthy crop in the Philippines and is considered a high-value root crop. Bohol, with its agricultural lands, grows many varieties of this expensive root crop. Sandy loam or silt loam fertile, well-drained soil areas with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C are … Read more
Nipa Palm in the Philippines One of the important plants and a valued resource in Bohol and all over the Philippines is the Nipa, a mangrove palm, which could be used as roofing as well as walling of houses. Commonly seen in the hinterland communities in Bohol as well as in the lowland communities are … Read more
Australia HMAS Hobart (DDG 39) HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) HMAS Sirius (O 266) Brunei KDB Darulehsan (OPV 07) Canada HMCS Regina (FFH 334) HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) France FS Bougainville (A622) Japan JS Ashigara (DDG 178) JS Ise (DDH 182) New Zealand HMNZS Manawanui (A09) Republic of Korea ROKS Seoae Ryu … Read more
The Anonas fruit (custard apple) is widespread throughout the Philippines. It was brought here from Mexico by the Galleon trade. It usually bears fruit, which is edible, from May to July. It belongs to the same family as atis (sugar-apple). Ang puno ng Anonas ay kalat sa Pilipinas. Dala ito ng kalakalang Galyon mula Mehiko. … Read more
Rules: Motorcycle back riding in the Philippines Motorcycle barriers no longer needed for riders living in the same house in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), according to NTF. | via @arraperezDZMM NTF approved transition protocol on motorcycle back riding in the Philippines (effective August 19, 2020) Under GCQ: For riders living in the … Read more