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Dhaka, 02 March 2025 – The Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Nina P. Cainglet, paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh, His Excellency Md. Touhid Hossain, on...
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The Murillo-Velarde Map, regarded as "Mother of all Philippine Maps", is considered as the “holy grail” of Philippine cartography.
The 1734 Murillo-Velarde map shows the entire Philippine archipelago in such detail that it is also considered as the first ever scientific map of the Philippines.
The buntot ng pagi or stingray tail, is a Filipino martial arts weapon which is also believed to ward off evil spirits and demons.
Though less lethal than other weapons, the buntot ng pagi is known for causing excruciating pain and wounds that would fester.
It is believed that remnants of a poison produced by the stingray would cause the wound delivered by the buntot ng pagi to linger and get infected.
Did you know, that when explorers and experts discovered the wreckage of the galleon San Diego near the coasts of Nasugbu, Batangas on 21 April 1991, among the artifacts recovered were parts of Japanese katana swords.
During the time the San Diego sank (14 December 1600) it was engaged in a naval battle with the Dutch warship Mauritius.
Japanese mercenaries were hired to supplement the numbers of the combatants on board the San Diego.
An island province born with fire because it has 7 volcanoes. Where in the Philippines is this?
- Camiguin
Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island which is full of natural wonders and historical riches...The island is also listed as among the Top 10 dive spots worldwide.
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