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Bakya Mo Neneng

It is sculpted with a slope and shaved to a smooth finish, then painted with floral designs or varnished to a high sheen. The upper portions, which are made of rubber or transparent plastic, are fastened to the sides by thumb nails called "clavitos".

Sorbetes - Mamang Sorbetero

The process of this ice cream making and selling it in carts with colorful designs is still the same. Back in the old days, these ice cream dealers bred their own cows and milked them with their own hands to ensure the freshness and sanitation of the
The process of this ice cream making and selling it in carts with colorful designs is still the same. Back in the old days, these ice cream dealers bred their own cows and milked them with their own hands to ensure the freshness and sanitation of the

Waling Waling Orchids

With some 800 to 1,000 species of orchids, the Philippines has one of the richest orchid floras in the world. Philippine orchids come in an amazing array of shapes, sizes and colors. Most grow only in old-growth forest, often on branches of huge tree
With some 800 to 1,000 species of orchids, the Philippines has one of the richest orchid floras in the world. Philippine orchids come in an amazing array of shapes, sizes and colors. Most grow only in old-growth forest, often on branches of huge tree

Maria Teresa Calderon

Maria Teresa Calderon – A Filipina World champion speed reader as listed in the Guinness Book of World Records
Maria Teresa Calderon – A Filipina World champion speed reader as listed in the Guinness Book of World Records

The Philippines is the World's 3rd Largest English-speaking Nation

In the Philippines, Filipinos were introduced to the English language in 1762 by British invaders, not Americans. Philippines is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK.
In the Philippines, Filipinos were introduced to the English language in 1762 by British invaders, not Americans. Philippines is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK.

The World's Second Oldest Professional League

The Philippine Basketball Association is Asia's premier and the world's second oldest professional league.
The Philippine Basketball Association is Asia's premier and the world's second oldest professional league.

The Philippine Airline is Asia's First Airline

Philippine Airlines took to the skies on March 15, 1941, using a Beech Model 18 aircraft amid the specter of a global war. It became Asia's first airline.
Philippine Airlines took to the skies on March 15, 1941, using a Beech Model 18 aircraft amid the specter of a global war. It became Asia's first airline.

Pearl of Lao-Tzu is the World's Largest Pearl

A Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna (mollusk) under the Palawan Sea in 1934. Known as the "Pearl of Lao-Tzu", the gem weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches in diameter. As of May 1984, it was valued at US$42 million. It is
A Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna (mollusk) under the Palawan Sea in 1934. Known as the "Pearl of Lao-Tzu", the gem weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches in diameter. As of May 1984, it was valued at US$42 million. It is

ABS CBN is the First Television Station in the Country

Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) Channel 3, the first television station in the country, went on the air in 1953.
Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) Channel 3, the first television station in the country, went on the air in 1953.

Philippine Deep or the Mindanao Trench is 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 Sea. The German ship Emden first plumbed the trench in 1927.
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 Sea. The German ship Emden first plumbed the trench in 1927.

Juan dela Cruz - The Symbolic Name for the Philippines

Juan dela Cruz, is not a Filipino invention? It was coined by R. McCulloch-Dick, a Scottish-born journalist working for the Manila Times in the early 1900s, after discovering it was the most common name in blotters.
Juan dela Cruz, is not a Filipino invention? It was coined by R. McCulloch-Dick, a Scottish-born journalist working for the Manila Times in the early 1900s, after discovering it was the most common name in blotters.

Lipa City, Batangas is the "Rome of the Philippines"

Lipa City in Batangas is dubbed as the “Rome of the Philippines” because of the number of seminaries, convents, monasteries, retreat houses, and a famous cathedral located in it
Lipa City in Batangas is dubbed as the “Rome of the Philippines” because of the number of seminaries, convents, monasteries, retreat houses, and a famous cathedral located in it

Compostela Valley is the Golden Valley of Mindanao

Compostela Valley is known to be laden with gold, thus earning the moniker “Golden Valley of Mindanao”.
Compostela Valley is known to be laden with gold, thus earning the moniker “Golden Valley of Mindanao”.

Basilica of St. Martin de Tours is the Biggest Catholic church in East Asia

Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas built by Augustinian Missionaries in 1572, is reputed to be the biggest Catholic church in East Asia. It is so huge that it can house another big church
Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas built by Augustinian Missionaries in 1572, is reputed to be the biggest Catholic church in East Asia. It is so huge that it can house another big church

Kibungan is the Switzerland of Bengued

Kibungan is known as the “Switzerland of Bengued” because of the frost during the cold months
Kibungan is known as the “Switzerland of Bengued” because of the frost during the cold months

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