The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Did you know that it is punishable under RA 9147 or the Wildlife Act of 2001 to hunt, kill, illegally collect, possess and traffic wildlife? Report illegal wildlife trade by calling (+632) 9258953 or emailing pogienforcement@gmail.com. RA 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act provides that the following are illegal acts: It shall … Read more
On November 15, 2018, the Manila Cathedral will be one of the venues for the 36th Concert Season, 2018-2019 of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. There will be a live telecast of the concert for the public at Plaza Roma. This is in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the … Read more
The following are the major sources of inflation in the Philippines: Food – 6.8% Non-Alcoholic Beverage – 11.1% Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco – 21.5% Clothing and Footwear – 2.4% Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels – 5.6% Furnishings, Household Equipment, and Maintenance – 3.3% Health – 3.7% Transport – 7.9% Communication – 0.5% Recreation … Read more
Posted here below are the rules on the bringing of currency (local or foreign) into or out of the Philippines. Rules on the bringing of local currency into or out of the Philippines: If you are bringing Philippine Money into or out of the Philippines in the amount of Php50,000, there is no … Read more
Did you know that Tee Han Kee was the first Chinese physician admitted to practice medicine in the Philippines and saved the country from probable epidemic? Tee Han Kee came to the Philippines in the 1900 to accept a position in the new colonial government’s Bureau of health. He became a leader in the Philippines … Read more