The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Get to know Barry, Debbie, and Pawi – the flagship species of DENR for the promotion of its Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program or CMEMP. Let us work together to conserve and protect our coastal and marine resources! Barry, the Rabbitfish (barangan in local term) is the flagship species of the Palaui Island Protected … Read more
Liwasang Diokno Park Did you know? The Liwasang Diokno Park fronting the Commission on Human Rights has a 30-tiered, pyramid-shaped fountain. Each tier represents an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was signed in 1948. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UCHR) is a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights … Read more
Who made the first Philippine flag? The following person made the first Philippine flag: Doña Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and J Josefina Herbosa Natividad. In line with the observance of the National Flag Day today, May 28, let us recognize the vital roles of these 3 women who meticulously sewed the first Philippine flag … Read more
What is the penalty for killing wildlife in the Philippines? Except for scientific research and other permissible instances, it is completely illegal to injure and kill all wildlife. Up to 12 years of jail and /or a Php 500,000 fine awaits violators for injured wildlife. Without appropriate permits, it is illegal to collect, possess, buy, … Read more
Philippine Native Plants List Some of the Philippines’ native plants! Are you familiar with them? Antipolo Tree (Artocarpus blancoi) Family: Moraceae Endemic Type of plant: Tree Other names: Tipolo, Pakak Bagawak-morado Family: Lamiaceae Indigenous Type of plant: Shrub or small tree Other names: Fireworks Tree, Starburst, and Bunga de Febrero Cinnamon Family: Lauraceae Species Distribution: … Read more