The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
A Philippine bill providing free PhilHealth coverage to persons with disabilities (PWD) has passed the third and final reading of the senate. This means that if this bill is forwarded to the President of the Philippines and signs it, it will become a law. This is great news not only for the person … Read more
PNR Caloocan-Dela Rosa line Re-opening On August 1, 2018. PNR will be re-opening the PNR Caloocan-Dela Rosa line to the public after 20 years of closure, the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) has announced. PNR minimum fare will still be at PhP 15.00. Please see the attached photos for the schedule of trips … Read more
The Aduana (Customs House) was a Spanish colonial structure that once housed a number of government offices such as the Philippines mint and the offices of the Central Administration (Intendencia). The Aduana Building is located on Magallanes Drive in Intramuros Manila. The Aduana or Customs House in the Philippines was constructed based on a … Read more
LAGASLAS is an activity of TAGA-ALOG, ILOG PASIG: BALIK TANAW, BALIK SIGLA! a campaign by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts – a creative campaign for the promotion of Ilog Pasig as a space for cultural identity and collective memory. On this occasion, a children’s story writing workshop will be held. Are you … Read more
The Philippines has a new ombudsman in the person of Samuel Martires. Samuel Martires will served as ombudsman for a term of 7 years without reappointment. 9 Interesting Facts About The Office Of Ombudsman An Ombudsman must be at least 40 years old and natural-born citizen of the Philippines. An Ombudsman must be a … Read more