The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Why is it so hot in the Philippines today? The summer season in the Philippines begins in March and ends in May or the first week of June. It’s hot and humid for us each summer because of the High-Pressure Area (HPA) Ridge and Easterlies. Ridge or HPA extension usually affects North and Central … Read more
What is cultural heritage? Cultural heritage shall refer to the totality of cultural property preserved and developed through time and passed on to posterity. What is cultural property? Cultural property shall refer to all products of human creativity by which a people and a nation reveal their identity; whether public or privately-owned, movable or immovable, … Read more
President Duterte institutionalizes the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program. The state shall ensure balanced regional development and equitable distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities through policies and programs that boost countryside development and inclusive growth, provide adequate social services and promote full employment, industrialization, and improved quality of life in rural areas. Creation of … Read more
Who are the Senators who signed the resolution urging NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order? Thirteen Senators sign a resolution urging the NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order against ABS-CBN and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Senator Risa Hontiveros is the main author of the resolution. The following are the 13 Senators … Read more
The Lightning Red Alert scheme was adopted by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following the death of an employee who was struck by a lightning bolt on the tarmac of Terminal 3 at the height of a thunderstorm in 2014. Following the tragedy at the tarmac, PAGASA installed a Lightning Activity System (LAS), which … Read more