Where are the smoke free zones in the Philippines?

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  Pursuant to Executive Order No.26 and Republic Act No.9211, The following areas and places are smoke-free zones. School, Colleges, and Universities Centers for Youth Activities (playground and other recreational facilities for minors) Health Center, Clinic, Private and Public Hospitals Food Preparation Areas Fire Hazard (gas station) Elevators and Stairwells Airport and Ship Terminals Train … Read more

El Niño in the Philippines

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  Get to know some facts about El Niño , the phenomenon which we are currently experiencing in the Philippines. Facts About El Niño in the Philippines Did you know that 1. El Niño translates from Spanish as the “Boy Child” or the “Little One”. 2. Usually El Niño occurs every 4 to 12 years … Read more

Blumentritt LRT Station

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  The Ferdinand Blumentritt Light Railway Transit Station is located between Abad Santos station and Tayuman LRT station. Blumentritt station was named after Ferdinand Blumentritt. He is a teacher. Blumetritt is a friend and advisor of Jose Rizal, Philippines’ national hero. He translated Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in German and wrote introductions for El … Read more

Who is Amihan?

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According to the stories, Amihan saved our ancestors, “Malakas and Maganda” from the confinement of a bamboo. She is one of the first three creatures in the world, including Bathala (Heaven) and Aman-Sinaya (Sea). She claims to have no gender and is symbolized by a golden bird. (Filipino Mythology) Ayon sa mga kwento, si Amihan … Read more

Arturo Alcaraz “Father of Geothermal Energy”

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Arturo Alcaraz is considered as the Father of Geothermal Energy in the Philippines. He graduated at the top of his class from Baguio City High School in 1933. But there was no school of mining in the Philippines, so he entered the College of Engineering, University of the Philippines in Manila. A year later–when Mapua … Read more