Last Oct. 5, the Philippine Heritage Society honored distinct movers in the local fashion, food, arts, and hospitality industries with the second edition of its Filipino Heritage Awards with the theme “Mga Tala ng Tagumpay.” Among its recipients is the grand dame of hotels in Manila, The Manila...
The social media flak I got (from a few people) on my previous article, “Disparaging the Darling Sass Sasot,” and its residual effects, on the bright side, prove people are still reading. I was taken aback by the attacks. I was intrigued by the onslaught. I knew it would touch a nerve...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved three significant laws that aim to protect the welfare of disabled military veterans, improve the country’s business system, and strengthen the conservation and protection of Philippine cultural heritage. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
DAVAO CITY – A group is pushing for the declaration of the San Pedro Square here as a heritage zone. Patmei Ruivivar, vice president of the Davao Historical Society, told the Kapihan sa Dabaw on Monday that San Pedro holds cultural and historical significance to Dabawenyos because it is where...
NUNUNGAN, Lanao del Norte – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has formally declared the Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park (MIRNP) here as the 53rd ASEAN heritage park. (https://images.mb.com.ph/production/mb-mkt-neo-prod-1-uploads/NUNUNGAN_7cee411cab/NUNUNGAN_7cee411cab.jfif) GOV....
The San Juan City local government and the Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrated the country's 125th Independence Day country on Monday, June 12, as they vowed to work together in preserving the nation's rich history, historical figures, and San Juan's heritage and historical sites. San Juan City...
It has only been a year since his landslide victory at the 2022 polls, but President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has one definite answer on the legacy he wants to leave behind: to be remembered as the person who helped the ordinary Filipino. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said it was important that the youth would learn about the country's history so they would not repeat past mistakes and have a better sense of what it means to be a Filipino. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/YouTube...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has invited students to visit the two new museums in Malacañang that feature all the country's presidents, saying "it is very educational." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers his speech at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang Palace...
Malacañang will be opening two museums to the public in June to showcase the rich history of Philippine presidents and their contributions to the nation. (Photo courtesy of MPC Pool) Under the Malacañang Heritage Tours, Bahay Ugnayan Museum and Teus Mansion will be offering free guided...
Senate President Loren Legarda wants the burned iconic Manila Central Post Office, a national heritage, rebuilt, not knocked down. "I vow to give my full and wholehearted support to the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) after the devastating aftermath of a fire that razed the Manila Central...
On May 22, 2023, a massive fire broke out at the Manila Central Post Office. The fire, which started at around 11:45 p.m., quickly spread through the building and was not brought under control until more than seven hours later. The fire caused extensive damage to the building, destroying much of its...
