The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
San Pablo de Bauan Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Fishery Reserve is a 125-hectare MPA in Bauan, Batangas. The area is a popular diving site, with the resident school of jacks as a famous attraction among local and foreign divers. Its popularity brought an increase in tourists visiting the area. In the past years, it … Read more
On this day, May 30, 2020 is the 74th death anniversary of Doña Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo, principal maker of the first Philippine National Flag. With her daughter Lorenza and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, they completed the flag within five days. To recognize her role in Philippine history, the Philippine flag is hoisted permanently … Read more
Violence Against Women Hotlines | Philippine Commission on Women If you or a woman you know is living with or at risk of violence, the Philippine Commission on Women and Women’s Care Center (WCC) is here to support you. Call Violence Against Women (VAW) Hotlines for support. WCPC Hotline: (02) 8532-6690 Aleng Pulis Hotline: (+63) … Read more
There are now Three Quarantine Facilities in Cebu 1. IEC Field Center – 230 beds capacity 2. SHS Field Center – 50 beds capacity 3. North Reclamation Area – 200 beds capacity Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas said that there are now three quarantine facilities … Read more
Who are the Locally Stranded Individuals? Filipino citizens or Foreign nationals in a specific locality within the Philippines who have expressed intention to return to their place of residence/home origin. Workers Students Local and foreign tourists Individuals stranded in various localities while in transit Other stranded individuals What are the requirements for LSIs to … Read more