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Largest Loot in History
Much has been said about the late President Ferdinand Marcos being the world’s richest man. While this title was not officially designated to Marcos, the late dictator, however, was known as the man who took away the largest loot in history. Wh...
The Woman With 3,400 Shoes
Former First Lady Imelda Marcos was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the woman with the largest collection of shoes. Reports said that when the Marcos family fled to Hawaii during the People’s Power Revolution in 1986, around 3,4...
Philippine Mythical Creature Part 1
Amalanhig Hiligaynon believe in a certain being called Amalanhig. They are Aswangs who failed to transfer their monstrosity causing them to rise from their graves to kill humans by biting their necks. In order to escape from the Amanlanhigs, you need...
Folk Tales in the Philippines
The Man with the Coconuts One day a man who had been to gather his coconuts loaded his horse heavily with the fruit. On the way home he met a boy whom he asked how long it would take to reach the house. “If you go slowly,” said the boy, l...
Rizal Monument
Swiss sculptor The Rizal Monument in Luneta was not the work of a Filipino but a Swiss sculptor named Richard Kissling. Furthermore, Kissling was only the second placer in the international art competition held between 1905 – 1907 for the monument ...
Mi Ultimo Adiós
Here is the famous “Mi Ultimos Adiós” of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. “Mi Ultimos Adiós” is written by Dr. Jose Rizal on the eve of his execution (December 30, 1896). It is known as “My Last Farewell”. He was 35 years old ...
81 Provinces and 136 Chartered Cities
Here is the list of 81 Provinces and 136 Chartered Cities in the Philippines Provinces: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Biliran, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cag...
Oldest School in the Philippines
The University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City is considered as the oldest school in the country and in Asia. Formerly known as the Colegio de San Ildefonso, it was founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595. This makes the Cebu-based universi...
Pre-hispanic Culture
The Filipinos lived in settlements called barangays before the colonization of the Philippines by the Spaniards. As the unit of government, a barangay consisted from 30 to 100 families. It was headed by a datubarangay came from the Malay word balanga...
First in the Philippines (Part I)
First Spanish Monument Also on April 14, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan planted a huge cross in Cebu. It was here where friar Valderama baptized Rajah Humabon, Rajah Kolambu and 400 other Filipinos into Christianity. First Mass On March 31, 1521 (Easter Su...
The Philippines Top 40 Richest People
Here is the list of the 40 richest Filipinos according to Forbes. Got this list from Forbes. 1 Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family 2 Henry Sy & family 3 Lucio Tan & family 4 Andrew Tan 5 Manuel Villar 6 George Ty 7 Andrew Gotianun 8 Enrique R...
Largest Pearl in the World
The “Pearl of Lao-Tzu” is the the world’s largest pearl in a giant Tridacna (mollusk). It weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches in diameter. It was reportedly collected by a Filipino pearl diver named Etem...
Festivals and Fiestas
Here are the list of Fiestas that we Filipinos celebrate: ATI-ATIHAN Kalibo, Aklan 13-19 January spacer The Ati-Atihan Festival commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It a...
Davao City
Davao is a region in south eastern Mindanao, Philippines that boast of its natural beauty and resources. Davao is composed of four provinces namely: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and the City of Davao. Collectivel...
Philippines
The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading...
Deepest spot underwater in the Philippines
The world’s second deepest spot underwater is in the Philippines. This spot, about 34,440 feet (10,497 meters) below the sea level, is known as the Philippine Deep or the Mindanao Trench. The Philippine Deep is in the floor of the Philippine Se...
Vote for the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Let’s continue to vote for the country’s top bets to the new seven wonders of the world online contest. As of the latest count, the Tubbataha reef ranks ninth, the Chocolate Hills is now tenth, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park is at...
Largest Pair of Shoes in the World
Marikina City owns the distinction of having crafted the world’s largest pair of shoes, each measuring 5.29 meters long, 2.37 meters wide and 1.83 meters high. The heel alone measures 41 centimeters or 16 inches. The P2-million shoes can report...
Dagupan teener is Asia’s Sudoku champion
Sarah Jane Cua, a second year student at the Pangasinan Universal Institute bested math wizards from the Asia- Pacific region to win the top prize at the Sudoku Challenge 2008 Asia Pacific Open in Singapore. A 14-year-old coed from Dagupan City also ...
How to Spot a Filipino
You point with your lips. You eat using your hands and have it down to a technique! Your other piece of luggage is a balikbayan box. You nod your head upwards to greet someone. You put your foot up on your chair and rest your elbow on your knee while...
Tagalog set to be taught in New Zealand
New Zealand has expressed interest in studying the Filipino language as a second language in their schools as a way to forge a broader and deeper cultural exchange with the Philippines. Presidential adviser on education Dr. Mona Valisno and New Zeala...
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Philippines History
HISTORY The history of the Philippines can be divided into four distinct phases: the pre-Spanish period (before 1521); the Spanish period (1521-1898); the American period (1898-1946); and the post-independence period (1946-present). Pre-Spanish Perio...
Why is the Philippines Poor?
Dear Friends, Here is a good article sent by Dr. Arsenio Martin of Fort Arthur , Texas .. Enjoy reading. THE DIFFERENCE The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country: This can be shown by countries like Ind...
10 Things Young Filipinos can do to help country
By Harvey S. Keh Stay informed and updated about what is happening in our country. It’s so easy to stay in our comfort zones and just turn a blind eye on what is happening to our country especially if we aren’t directly affected by these problem...
Lanzuna - Surfing gateway of the Phil.
Known as the surfing gateway of the Philippines, the town of Lanuza is definitely making waves in terms of being a prime tourist spot in the country. A province of Surigao del Sur, Lanuza is a simple town that could provide a memorable time as guests...
New 7 Wonders of Nature Update (june 22,’08)
As of June 22, 2008, phenomenal gains for Palawan’s Tubbataha Reef, Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, and Puerto Princesa’s Underground River which are now all in the Top 5 in the recent count of the New Seven Wonders of Nature survey. Palawan’s Tubba...
Imagine A World Without Filipinos
Imagine A World Without Filipinos Abdullah Al-Maghlooth / Al-Watan, almaghlooth@alwatan.com.sa Muhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and retur...
Video of the Philippines National Anthem
Got this video from you tube. A video of Philippines national anthem “Lupang Hinirang”...
Update to 7 New Wonders of Nature
As of now.. ( june 10,2008 ) The Philippines Tubbataha Reefs is in the 2nd place. Chocolate Hills in the 4th place. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in the 6th place. and Mayon Volcano in the 9th place. The top 7 of the 7 New Wonders ...
