The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Baduya nga Tahong Jiabong is the center of tahong farming in Samar. One of the many ways of enjoying freshly caught mussels is to make them into a baduya, known as local fritters or fried cakes. Chop them into small pieces and mix it in a batter of flour, water, salt, pepper, sebolleno (spring onions), … Read more
Arturo M. Tolentino (September 19, 1910 – August 2, 2004) Former Senate President Arturo M. Tolentino was a self-made man. The track record in both the academe and in public service of this scholar, writer, diplomat, and distinguished author of law books earned respect not only for his extemporaneous amendments to major measures and enlightened … Read more
Manuel Conde (October 9, 1915 – August 11, 1985) Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Film Manuel Conde on his 37th death anniversary. Born Manuel Pabustan Urbano, he indigenized and developed cinema by assigning it a history and culture of its own; revitalizing folk culture with urgent issues; depicting and critiquing Filipino … Read more
Belated happy birthday to Academician Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza! (August 7) Dr. Mendoza is recognized for her significant contributions to plant biochemistry and biotechnology research and education. Among her contributions are the following: comprehensive biochemical and nutritional studies on Philippine indigenous legumes; biochemical mechanisms of plant resistance against selected pests and diseases; fatty acid and … Read more
Belated happy birthday to Corresponding Member Liwayway M. Engle! (August 7) Dr. Engle is recognized for her significant contributions and leadership in the field of conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources, especially vegetables. Under her stewardship, the vegetable genebank of the AVRDC-World Vegetable Center further expanded its extensive collection of vegetable germplasm, especially tropical … Read more