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History / Trivia

Trivia about the Philippine Endemic Lizards

 

HILIPPINE ENDEMIC LIZARDS
 
(PHILPOST Stamps)
 
Contributors:
 
Arvin C. Diesmos, Ph.D. is Scientist II and is in-charge of the Herpetology Section in the Zoology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines, Manila.
 
Mae Lowe L. Diesmos, M.Sc. is Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila
 
Cameron D. Siler is a Ph.D. candidate and an herpetologist at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA.
 
Rafe M. Brown, Ph.D. is Associate Professor at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA and is a Research Associate of the National Museum of the Philippines.
 
FIGURE 1 (CACHE for Souvenir Sheet OFDC )
 

History / Trivia

Trivia about the Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc

 

Every institution possesses a PAST which it fondly looks back to, a PRESENT which it carefully nurtures and develops and a FUTURE which it eagerly looks forward to.

Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc. is no exception.

In school year 1951-1952, the Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters opened an annex of the Immaculate Conception College (now known as the University of the Immaculate Conception) at Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City. The annex was
built upon the request of parents living at Sta. Ana District, and with permission from the local bishop since the school building was erected on a land owned by the Roman Catholic Apostolic Administrator of Davao. The ICC annex provided kindergarten, elementary, and secondary courses for boys and girls, but by school year 1955-1956, it became a separate school and was named the “Holy
Cross Academy of Davao.” Read more on the history of HCDC at their official website at http://www.hcdc.edu.ph/?page_id=66.

 

 

History / Trivia

Trivia about the Goethe Institut Philippinen

The Goethe-Institut Philippinen serendipitously commemorates its 50th anniversary in the Philippines this year on the margins of the 150th anniversary of Dr. José Rizal’s birth. Philpost launches this June four stamps celebrating this milestone with designs that pay homage to Dr. Rizal’s legacy and salute the long history of German-Philippine relations to which Rizal has made enduring contributions.

During his stay in Germany, he served as a catalyst for exchange between the two countries. Following his sojourn in France, Rizal travelled to Heidelberg in February of 1886 to study opthalmology under Dr. Otto Becker at the University Eye Clinic. It was there that Rizal wrote A Las Flores de Heidelberg while grappling with a bout of homesickness.

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Trivia about the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal

Moreover, Philpost launched an exhibit of stamps and other memorabilia dubbed as “ Rizaliana Collection on Stamps Exhibit by Jorge Cuyugan and Philatelic friends” last Monday, June 13 at the lobby of the historic Manila Central Post Office Building in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila. The exhibit will run until the 30th of June.

The opening of the exhibit were attended by Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Secretary Ivan John E., former Senator Nikki Coseteng, NHCP representative Carminda Arevalo and Atty. Ramoncita Reyes, a member of Rizal Family.

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Trivia about the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT)

Let’s celebrate the National ICT Month this June! With the theme, “A Digitally Empowered Philippines”, the event aims to actively promote, enhance and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation on the importance and value of ICT to different sectors. The activities lined up include, among others, the formal launch of the Philippine Digital Strategy 2011-2016, the launch of the commemorative stamp for the National ICT Month 2011, and the celebration of the 40th Founding Anniversary of the National Computer Center. All stakeholders from the private sector, academe, civil society and government, are encouraged to likewise organize their respective activities in line with celebrating the milestones of this event.

 

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Trivia about the Beatification of Pope John Paul II

Before an estimated 1.5 million of pilgrims, Pope John Paul II was beatified in Rome last May 1, 2011. According to Wikipedia, “Pope John Paul II reigned as pope of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City for almost 27 years. Since his death on 2 April 2005, many thousands of people have been supporting the case for beatifying and canonizing the late Pope John Paul II as a saint.”

“His successor, Pope Benedict XVI, referred to him as “the great Pope John Paul II” in his first address from the loggia of St Peter’s Church, and he referred to Pope John Paul II as “the Great” in his published written homily for the Mass of Repose.”

Animals & Plants / Trivia

Trivia about the Philippine Crocodile

The Philippine crocodile is endemic to the Philippines. Its scientific name is Crocodylus Mindorensis, after Mindoro, where the type of specimen was caught. It is a freshwater crocodile. It can grow up to three meters. Females construct a nest of grass, twigs and sand close to water and lay up to thirty eggs. After two to three months, the eggs hatch. Juvenile crocodiles eat shrimps, insects and snails. Adults prey on fish, birds, rats and snakes and occasionally on larger animals such as wild pigs and deer.

History / Trivia

Trivia about the CARD MRI

A group of 15 rural development practitioners organized the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Inc. as a social development foundation in December 1986 as a concerted response to the growing poverty incidence in depressed communities in Regions IV and V, particularly in the provinces of Laguna, Quezon, Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Marinduque, Masbate and the Bicol Region. Its vision has always been to establish a bank created for, owned and managed by landless rural women. In the words of CARD Founding President and now Managing Director, Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip, Only by creating a vehicle for asset ownership, can we ensure that the poor will gain control over their own resources and over their own destiny. Read more on the history of CARD MRI on its official website (cardbankph.com/wp_cardbankph/).

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Trivia about the Department of Budget and Management

 

The Budget Commission was established by Executive Order (EO) No. 25 issued on April 25, 1936. It became a Ministry by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1405, signed on June 11, 1978. Following the pattern in the United States Federal Government, the Budget Commission/Ministry of the Budget (now the Department of Budget and Management) is separate from other fiscal agencies of government like the Ministry/Department of Finance. Read more on the history of DBM on its official website (www.dbm.gov.ph/index.php).

 

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