The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Maniwaya Island has creamy white sand. While there, you can do island hopping or breakfast in the sandbar and many more activities. Activities may include: Visiting the Palad Sand Bar and Ungab Cave Snorkeling Various water activities such as kayaking, jet-skiing, and paddleboarding Sunset watching A budget of Php3,000 for an overnight stay will … Read more
Avoid Japanese Encephalitis (JE). Take your baby to a health center to be vaccinated. Free vaccine against JE or Japanese Encephalitis for children 9 to 59 month old in region I, II, III and CAR. Look for health workers in your area. What is JE? JE is inflammation of the brain caused by the … Read more
Aman Sinaya is a rival of Bathala. She is the goddess of the sea. There fighting resulted in the creation of the Philippine archipelago. She sent powerful waves to the god of heaven, which in turn was repaid by the massive slab of the earth. From here formed the islands and mountains, surrounded by … Read more
Tuberculosis is the top infectious killer in the Philippines. Every day, 70 Filipinos die from TB, although it is a curable disease. TB is the leading killer of people with HIV and a major cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. About 1 million Filipinos have active TB disease, the 3rd highest prevalence rate in … Read more
What are the salient features of the Social Security Act of 2018? New Contribution rate and Monthly Salary Credit Mandatory OFW Coverage Unemployment/Involuntary Separation Benefit Contribution Penalty Condonation Program New Contribution rate and Monthly Salary Credit There will be a gradual increase in contribution to further strengthen the SSS funds. Starting in April 2019, … Read more