The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, Dr.Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo was printed in Ghent, Belgium on Sept.18, 1891. Also known as “The Reign of Greed,” the novel was dedicated in memory of the executed priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora known as the “Gomburza.” Written in Spanish, the novel inspired the people of the Philippines to … Read more
The new oil price hike will be effective tomorrow, September 18, 2018. Petron on the other-hand will not implement the price hikes in kerosene in areas declared as under a state of calamity. This is the third petroleum price hike this month.
Did you know that thanks to the Montreal Protocol, the ozone hole is expected to shrink back to its 1980s levels by around mid-century? We celebrate this and other successes on the 31st celebration of the Protocol today, September 16, 2018. Today we celebrate the 31st year of the Montreal Protocol, the environment’s … Read more
The DENR is offering assistance if there are fallen trees in your area. In the case of fallen trees, just call these numbers: These numbers are Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Hotlines. Globe: 0967-205-7262 Smart: 0920-572-2226 You may want to read: Anti Burning Law
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts invites the public to the TRIBUTE TO THE KING: The Music of National Artist Lucrecia “King” Kasilag at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on September 22, 2018, at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main … Read more