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  • General Miguel Malvar and the Philippine Revolution – Part 1

    Originally posted on Subli: Not generally known are the historical facts that Miguel Malvar succeeded Aguinaldo as president of the Philippine Republic, the last revolutionary general to lay down his arms in the war against Spain, and the last Filipino… Continue reading

  • Protection of Philippine Rights on the West Philippine Sea

    Originally posted on Subli: IF I WERE THE NEXT PRESIDENT… By?BEN R. PUNONGBAYAN Founder, Buklod National Political Party (First of a series) As President, I will devote my whole six-year term to transform Philippine governance and Philippine society into an… Continue reading

  • What’s a sport or even a sucker? Not what you think.

    For those new rose growers as well as the experienced rosarians, understanding the Rose Lingo will help you enjoy your newfound hobby of rose gardening to the fullest. Here is an updated list of rose glossary: AARS – All American… Continue reading

  • QUEEN ELIZABETH ROSE and A Tip Towards A Healthy You.

    Queen Elizabeth was the first grandiflora rose, introduced in 1954, representing the best characteristics of its parent hybrid tea and floribunda rose. Winner of the AARS Award in 1955, the American Rose Society Gold Medal in 1960, Queen Elizabeth still… Continue reading

  • Memorial Day 2021

    Memorial Day 2021 Please take a moment to pause, and lest we forget, Memorial Day is all about the members of the armed forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us to be free. It is not about… Continue reading

  • If I were the next President, what would you do with the West Philippine Sea?

    Originally posted on Subli: Photo Credit: Wikimedia.org. The Chinese on the West Philippine Sea is a very hot topic in the Philippines right now. With the election coming in 2022, President Duterte is under pressure to defend his stand on… Continue reading

  • My “Never Forget Garden” in Tribute to our Men of the Armed Forces

    Originally posted on Garden Gleanings: May is a great month for gardeners. Spring is in full force, and everything is blooming. Here in the South, it was such glorious days. I have never seen my garden so beautiful. Last year… Continue reading

  • Green-Wood Cemetery – Tombstone Tuesdays May 11, 2021

    Originally posted on Ups Downs Family History: Official website: https://www.green-wood.com/ BillionGraves: https://billiongraves.com/cemetery/Green-Wood-Cemetery/71872 Cemetery Census – http://cemeterycensus.com/ No listing located Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicgreenwood/ Find-A-Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/64718/green-wood-cemetery (372 Famous memorials – https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/64718/famous-memorials) Flickr: Some listings located https://www.flickr.com/photos/emilio_guerra/35618835782/ Foursquare: https://foursquare.com/greenwoodhf GenealogyTrails: http://genealogytrails.com/ny/kings/cem_greenwood.html Google Maps: Google Maps, Brooklyn New York (finally got Street… Continue reading

  • Historic Churches of Iloilo

    Originally posted on Subli: As a leading province during the Spanish Colonial Era, the province of Iloilo is widely known for its beautiful old-world Spanish architecture similar to that of Latin American Countries. Spanish colonial churches are amongst the well-known… Continue reading

  • Rosa Banksiae – A Charleston Native

    Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: Syns. R. banksiana, Banksian rose, Banks’ Rose, Lady Banks’ Rose Species. Cultivated since 1796 If you are in Charleston, SC area, this rose is blooming its head off right now. It’s the best time… Continue reading