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10-year-old Hilario Becomes Woman National Master

Gllasea Ann Hilario takes pride in winning the Under-10 category of the National Age Group Chess Championships (NAGCC) held at the Robinsons Place in Malolos, Bulacan from July 19 to 24.

Aside from the trophy and certificate, she gained one norm in the competition to complete the three-norm requirement for a Woman National Master (WNM) title.

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Published at 2022-09-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, People, Sport
Tags: Manila, National, chess

Audacity of Austerity: the Art of Arturo Luz

National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz, who passed away on May 26 at 94, was known for his pictorial severity and muted elegance. His acclaimed paintings and sculptures are geometric and linear explorations that reflect his spartan but celebratory aesthetic. In his art is the audacity of austerity.

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Published at 2021-06-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Arts
Tags: Filipino, National

Philippine Government Servers Vulnerable to Attacks

Many Philippine government servers remain to be vulnerable as hackers continue to leak data from poorly protected websites. The recent Office of the Solicitor General data leak was not the first, early September this year, another group of hackers breached the security of the server of the OSG.

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Published at 2020-12-10 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Politics, Technology
Tags: National, country, government

Think Hard, and Think Again

Much welcome is the news that the Armed Forces, after prodding from senators, is open to reconsidering the deal that allows a China-backed telco to install communication equipment and facilities in Philippine military camps. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he’s taken note of the senators’ concerns and will look again into the agreement.

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Published at 2019-11-20 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: News and Events, Opinion, Technology
Tags: China, Chinese, National, Philippines, Power, country, technology

The New Natural History Museum of the Philippines

These are handsome representatives of the Commonwealth style ushered in by American architects Daniel Burnham and William Parsons and brought into fruition by top Filipino architects such as Juan Arellano and Antonio Toledo. Devastated by the Second World War, they were painstakingly reconstructed, and they served as government buildings in the first decades of the Third Philippine Republic.

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Published at 2018-08-21 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Fauna and flora, History, Leisure
Tags: History, Museums, National, Nature, Rizal

National Museum of Natural History to Open on May 18

MANILA, Philippines – The National Museum of Natural History is set to open its doors on May 18, right in time for International Museum Day.

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Published at 2018-05-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: News and Events
Tags: Museums, National

A Preview of the National Museum of Natural History

As you enter the museum, a giant helix will welcome you. Called the "Tree of Life," it's an elevator from the ground floor to the 5th floor of the building attached to the ceiling to mimic a tree.

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Published at 2018-05-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary, History
Tags: Museums, National, Nature

Mt. Pulag National Park - the Next Mountaineering Destination

Mount is one of the most breathtaking attractions in Luzon. A lot of local and international mountaineers visit this area to have fun, excitement, and adventure. Mount Pulag can be found in Cordillera Range, Benguet. The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.

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Published at 2018-03-09 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: National, Parks, mountains

The Wonderful Hundred Islands in Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands National Park is situated in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. Also known as “Kapulo-puloan” or “Taytay-Bakes,” these little Islands are one of the most magnificent natural geological formations in the Philippines

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Published at 2018-03-08 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Alaminos, Island, National, Pangasinan, Parks

How National Parks Form the Philippine Identity

Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — “She was a fantastic creature, half nymph, half sylph, born of the rays of the moon of the Philippines, in the mystery of the august forests and to the lullaby of the murmurs of the neighbouring lake.”

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary
Tags: National, Parks, identity

National Parks of the Philippines

The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a sovereign island nation located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Southeast Asia. Its capital and largest cities are Manila and Quezon City respectively. The Philippines consists of approximately 7,641 islands which have been categorized into three geographical divisions...

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Fauna and flora
Tags: National, Parks, Philippines

List of National Parks of the Philippines

National Parks of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Liwasan ng Pilipinas) are places of natural or historical value designated for protection and sustainable utilization by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (1992). As of 2012, there are 240 protected areas in the Philippines, of which 35 have been classified as National Parks.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Fauna and flora
Tags: National, Parks, Philippines

The Best National Parks in the Philippines

With more than 7,000 islands comprising the archipelago of the Philippines, it’s no surprise that this country has a lot of exciting destinations and breathtaking spots waiting to be explored – many of which you can find at its national parks. Here you can enjoy the natural beauty of the scenery, and at the same time try out activities to get the adrenaline juices pumping! Check out the best national parks in the Philippines.

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Published at 2018-02-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Fauna and flora, Leisure
Tags: National, Nature, Parks

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

National Artist Award of the Philippines

The National Artist Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon Filipino Artists whose body of work is recognized by their peers and more importantly by their countrymen as sublime expression of Philippine music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literature, film and media, arts, architecture and design. These are artists who have promoted Filipino cultural identity and dignity through their art.

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Published at 2017-12-25 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Arts, Culture, Documentary
Tags: National, artist