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12 Mind-Blowing Facts about Metro Manila
12 Mind-Blowing Facts about Metro Manila
So much has happened since Miguel Lopez de Legazpi established the Spanish City of Manila on June 24, 1571. We’ve witnessed how the Philippines’ capital transformed from the celebrated “Pearl of the Orient” into a lost city marred by war. And it was all downhill from there.
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Published at 2018-03-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Stories
Tags: Facts, Manila, Manila
Some Not Very Well Known Facts about Rizal's Trial and Execution
Some Not Very Well Known Facts about Rizal's Trial and Execution
As we celebrate on 30 December, 2014, the 118th Death Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, I wonder of how many of us are aware of the following:
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Published at 2018-03-16 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, History
Tags: Facts, Rizal
Seven Little-Known Facts about the Supremo
Seven Little-Known Facts about the Supremo
The life and death of Andres Bonifacio were filled with tragedy as well as mystery. Sadly, for most Filipinos, the Great Plebeian is nothing more than a face etched in our coins or an eponymous hero behind Fort Bonifacio.
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Published at 2018-03-14 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, History
Tags: Facts
Surprising Facts about Ferdinand Magellan and His Voyage to the Philippines
Surprising Facts about Ferdinand Magellan and His Voyage to the Philippines
As a page in the Portuguese King’s court, young Magellan was introduced to Rui de Faleiro, an old famous navigator who sailed with Vasco de Gama. Faleiro brought with him a small globe of the world. Magellan studied that globe very extensively during his future trip.
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Published at 2018-03-13 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, History
Tags: Facts, Magellan
Five Surprising Facts about the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park
Five Surprising Facts about the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park
As a famous landmark in the Philippines, Rizal Monument’s history should be revisited because of its historical and cultural significance. It was built to commemorate the Filipino nationalist and the de facto national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal. Here are ten interesting facts about this landmark:
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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary
Tags: Facts, Landmark, Monument, Rizal
Interesting Facts about Philippines
Interesting Facts about Philippines
As Philippines consists of group of island, this country does not share its border with any foreign country. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the beautiful country of Philippines.
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Society
Tags: Facts, Philippines
Philippine Eagle: 11 Facts about the Philippines' National Bird
Philippine Eagle: 11 Facts about the Philippines' National Bird
The Philippine eagle or monkey-eating eagle is considered one of the rarest and most powerful birds in the world. The Southeast Asian country declared it as its national bird and protects this critically-endangered species at all costs, punishing those who are found guilty of killing it with 12 years of imprisonment or with high fines. Below, we round up 11 interesting facts about this majestic bird.
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Published at 2018-02-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Fauna and flora
Tags: Facts, National, birds