The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Qualifications of a Mayor in the Philippines are the following: Citizen of the Philippines At least 23 years of age for highly urbanized city, At least 21 years of age for independent component cities, component cities, and municipalities on election day. Registered voter in the city or municipality where the candidate intends to … Read more
This summer, common diseases are easy to contract or to catch. Be aware of possible illness so that it can be avoided. Our eyes are sensitive especially this summer. The following are the common diseases every summer in the Philippines Sore Eyes Cough and Cold Diarrhea Sunburn Skin Disease Dog Bite and Cat Bite … Read more
Bakunawa is a giant sea serpent. In other stories, we have seven (7) moons a long time ago. But it was eaten by Bakunawa (Giant Sea Serpent) until only one is left. To protect the last moon, Bathala ordered the people to make noise using pots and pans to frighten the giant serpent.(Filipino mythology) Sa … Read more
The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture is Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. He is a Philippine National Artist for Architecture. He was born on September 5, 1929, and passed away on January 29, 2014. His vision to recreate paradise on earth by revolutionizing the design of local parks and urban spaces and by giving new meaning … Read more
Henry Otley Beyer is the father of Philippine Anthropology. He was born on July 13, 1883 and passed away on December 31, 1966. He was an American anthropologist, who spent most of his adult life in the Philippines teaching Philippine indigenous culture.(wikipedia) Henry Beyer authored the “Wave of Migration Theory. He theorized that early … Read more