The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, May 27, in 1906, the Culion Leper Colony began its operations. This was upon the arrival in Culion of 365 leper-stricken people from Cebu, facilitated by the United States Coast Guard. Leprosy was already in the Philippines when the Spaniards arrived. In 1633, some Japanese Christians banished from their homeland for embracing … Read more
Sec Jesse Robredo Birth Anniversary Today, May 27, 2020 is the 62nd birth anniversary of Jesse Robredo, a public servant who was Naga City Mayor and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. His achievements gained him international recognition, marked by remarkable transparency and accountability. A Memorial Mass in commemoration of his 62nd birth … Read more
National Flag Day of the Philippines (May 28 – June 12) National symbols like flags and heraldic items embody the identity of a nation. The country’s history, culture, and political aspirations command the respect of its citizen and those of other nations. The following are excerpts from the rules and regulations implementing the Flag and … Read more
JV Ejercito Accomplishments These are some of Sen. JV Ejercito’s authored laws that Filipinos are now enjoying the benefits. Universal Health Care National Integrated Cancer Control Free College Education Creation of Human Settlement Department Extension of Driver’s License Validity Free Irrigation Services Extension of Passport Validity National Mental Health Balik Scientist Program Speed Limiters … Read more
How much is tilapia in the Philippines? As of the 4th week of May 2020, the price monitoring of priority species by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is as follows: You may want to read: