The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Philippine crocodile is a freshwater species endemic to the country. Found only in Luzon and Mindanao, some estimates suggest there are less than 140 left in the wild. While crocodiles have gotten a bad reputation for attacking people, they are in fact shy and will not attack unless provoked. The Philippine crocodile is listed … Read more
There are 278,785 Filipinos in Mainland China, Hongkong SAR, and Macau SAR. There are 154,082 Filipinos in Taiwan. China is the 2nd largest tourist market for the Philippines next to South Korea. There are 1,225,254 Chinese tourists in 2018. China’s official development assistance to the Philippines is at US$124.37 million in 2018, 11th highest. You … Read more
RA 10932 Anti Hospital Deposit Law (2017) An act stengthening the Anti-Hospital Deposit law by increasing the penalties for the refusal of Philippine hospitals and medical clinics to administer appropriate initial medical treatment and support in emergency or serious cases. “It shall be unlawful for any hospital or medical clinic to request or solicit … Read more
Philippine President State of the Nation Address Did you Know? After overextending his rule for 21 years, Ferdinand Marcos had the most number of delivered State of the Nation Address. He also delivered the longest SONA by word count. President Ferdinand Marcos delivered the longest and had the most numbers of State of the … Read more
Dee Khong Hee was a member of Wha Chi 48th Squadron veterans. Wha Chi, an anti-Japanese guerrilla detachment in the Philippines, was formed by a group of courageous men bound by a common hatred of the Japanese and a burning desire to fight for Philippine freedom. Dee Khong Hee, one of the last surviving veterans … Read more