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Panubok Embroidery Panubok is the traditional embroidery of Panay Bukidnon women. This beautiful piece features intricate embroidery and a puffed sleeve. “Panubok” comes from the archaic word “tubok” which is “to embroider”. You may want to read: Skinny Jeans side effect Itneg Cloth
Fisherfolks in Barangay Nalvo, Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur harvest their sea urchins locally known as “Maritangtang” which are being sold for Php 130 to Php 150 per kilo. (@philippinestar) You may want to read: Wasay-wasay
How to spot fake Philippine money? In order to ascertain the genuineness of Philippine banknotes, the BSP advises the public to carefully feel, look, and tilt their banknotes to check for security features, as illustrated below: Feel 1. Security Paper 2. Embossed Prints 3. Tactile Marks Look 4. Watermark 5. Security Fiber 6. Asymmetric Serial … Read more
How much does a jeepney cost in the Philippines? A 20 passenger capacity jeepney in the Philippines cost Php 695,000.00 cash and a total of Php 820,000.00 if paid on installment. SARAO Motors Inc., a leading manufacturer of jeepney in the Philippines is offering to sell its jeepneys in 36 monthly installments. The downpayment … Read more
Importance of mangroves in the Philippines What are mangroves? It is a type of forest, growing along tidal mudflats and along shallow-water coastal areas, extending inland along rivers, streams and their tributaries where water is generally brackish. What are it’s functions? (Importance of mangroves in the Philippines) Mangrove planting for natural mangrove forest Mangrove Planting … Read more