The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Update: The Lifetime Cellphone Number Act bill is now RA 11202 or The Mobile Number Portability Act. Senator Gatchalian announces the approval of the bicameral conference committee report on the bill providing consumers the privilege of using a permanent mobile phone number or the Lifetime Cellphone Number Act. The Bill is expected to be ratified … Read more
Senator Leila De Lima read about the very inspiring story of Joseph Vincent Satura, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary from Cebu City who graduated cum laude and topped this year’s Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering board exam. Joseph Vincent Satura was a scholar in the University of Cebu. He acknowledged that … Read more
In some parts of the Philippines, small ants are called “kuwitib” and large, red ants are called “hantik”. How do you say “ants” in your dialect? Find out more about ants and other insects at the Insect World inside the Kalikasan room. Museo Pambata
Patrocinio Gamboa was one of the first members of the Philippine revolution in the Visayas. He was involved by helping in the treatment of injured members of the revolution and helped in fundraising and medicine procurement for the revolutionary. Isa sya sa mga unang miyembro ng rebolusyon sa Bisayas, kung saan tumulong sya sa paggamot … Read more
How to spot a fake news? Watch out and check out the authenticity of the news before clicking that share button on your social media accounts. At times of sensitive events in the Philippines, everyone is encouraged to verify the authenticity of the source before disseminating any information. Here are some things … Read more