The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
Today, August 7 is the 40th death anniversary of Jovita Fuentes. Jovita Fuentes is a national artist for music. She was born on February 15, 1895, and passed away on August 7, 1978. Long before Lea Salonga’s break into Broadway, there was already Jovita Fuentes‘ portrayal of Cio-cio san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at … Read more
Finally, it’s a law! RA 11055, the Philippine ID System Act has been signed into law by President Duterte, 17 years after I first filed the bill in the 12th Congress. After 5 Congresses and 2 Presidential Administrations, it’s now officially established, Ruffy Biazon said. Representative Gary Alejano of Magdalo partylist on the other … Read more
Linggo ng hika is celebrated every 2nd week of August of every year. Proclamation No.442 s.1994 declared the second week of August of every year as Asthma Week. The Proclamation was signed on August 10,1994 by President Ramos. The linggo ng hika or asthma week is celebrated under the auspices of the Philippines … Read more
LPG Business Philippines The LPG business in the Philippines is thriving. Almost all houses, even those in the far-flung areas in the provinces use one. Here is a link (https://www.petron.com/partner-with-petron-gasul.html) for those interested to engage in the business of LPG retailing or distribution. The Department of Energy (DOE) is stepping up its efforts to maximize … Read more