Jose Nepomuceno | Father of Filipino Films

Jose Nepomuceno is the father of Filipino films. Among his well-known films includes: Don Jose Zialcita Nepomuceno is one of the pioneering filmmakers of the Philippine cinema.  He is considered to be the Father of the Philippine Motion Picture Industry. He established the first full Filipino motion picture company in 1917 amidst all the multi-national … Read more

Increase of fines to take effect on January 7, 2019

The increase in fines for illegal parking and obstruction on roads is now approved.Expect its implementation on January 7, 2019. Aprubado na ngayon ang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking at obstruction sa mga kalsada. Asahan ang pagpapatupad nito sa January 7, 2019. Danny Lim Increase of fines as per MMDA Regulation No.18-008, Series of 2018 … Read more

Basi Revolt of September 16, 1807

Basi Revolt of September 16, 1807 Wine-loving Ilocanos in the town of Piddig came together to revolt against the Spanish wine monopoly, which prohibited the residents from manufacturing their own native cane drink called “basis”. The rebellion later spread to nearby towns. The Basi Revolt, also known as the Ambaristo Revolt, was a revolt that … Read more

Malmag

  Malmag is the local name of the Philippine Tarsier. Philippine Tarsier is a type of nocturnal monkey that is at risk of disappearing. They are located in the southeastern part of the Philippines, especially in Bohol. Ang Malmag ay ang lokal na tawag sa Philippine Tarsier. Ito ay isang uri ng nokturnal  na unggoy … Read more