The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is an internationally eminent scientist in the field of environmental biotechnology and engineering. He is honored for his notable scientific contributions at the intersection of microbial ecology/biotechnology and environmental engineering, as well as for his continuous collaboration in the Philippines for the advancement of science and technology. Dr. … Read more
Today. April 11, 2023, is the 91st birth anniversary of Bienvenido L. Lumbera, National Artist for Literature (1932). Bienvenido L. Lumbera was a poet, librettist, and scholar As a poet, he introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry, a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition. … Read more
Teofilo Garcia (Born March 27, 1941)Casque MakerIlocanoSan Quintin, Abra Each time Teofilo Garcia leaves his farm in San Quintin, Abra, he makes it a point to wear a ‘katukkong’. People in nearby towns of the province, in neighboring Sta. Maria and Vigan in Ilocos Sur, and as far as Laoag in Ilocos Norte sit up … Read more
Dr. Maribel G. Nonato In line with the celebration of 2023 National Women’s Month, we will be featuring our NAST PHL women for Agha Monday! Let’s get to know more about the empowered women of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). Dr. Maribel G. Nonato carried out pioneering research on the … Read more
Introducing our admin, co-conjurer & Hiligaynon learning facilitator, Raffy Bunal @raffybun. Raffy is a cultural worker across oceans and is a movement artist and theatermaker with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. They recently were in immersion with Parangal Dance Company @parangaldance to deepen dance, music, and ritual research with indigenous communities across Maguindanao: Cotabato, Zamboanga, … Read more