The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
When was the last time you visited Intramuros? Introducing the newest tourist attraction in the walled city. Museo de Intramuros is located in two important reconstructions inside the walled city, the San Ignacio Church and Convent, and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus. It houses more than 500 artifacts found in the different … Read more
On This Day, May 5, 2019, is the 15th death anniversary of Jose Maceda, a National Artist for Music. Jose Maceda was born on January 31, 1917, and passed away on May 5, 2004. A composer, musicologist, teacher, and performer, he explored the musicality of the Filipino deeply. Maceda embarked on a life-long dedication to … Read more
Angas Beef, from lowly native cow to upscale hotel-dinner chow. Angas Beef, which is an abbreviation for Batangas Beef, was given a product launching a few days ago at the Shangri-La at the Fort Hotel at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig as a kick-off to the campaign. Angas Beef is 100% grass-fed. Angas Beef is … Read more
The above mosaic is the masterpiece of mosaic artist Lisa de Leon-Zayco and sculptor Rafael ‘Paeng’ Paderna (both Negrenses), which is now displayed on the grounds of The Negros Museum in Bacolod City. It was unveiled in April 2019. This imposing work welcomes the visitors of The Negros Museum in Bacolod City. The Two Negrense … Read more
May 4, 2019 On this day, May 4, 2019, we celebrate 68 years of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See. The Philippines established diplomatic relations with the Holy See on May 4, 1951. With around 3,440 Filipinos in Vatican City as of December 2017, the Philippines has an … Read more