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POPSRotary International The Philippine Rotary Centennial stamp is a joint project of the Rotary Club of Makati Central (RCMC) and the R.I. District 3830.The Centennial Stamp bears the Bayanihan design which was chosen because it also symbolizes Rotary's Ideal of Service, pa
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POPSCentral Philippine University Central Philippine University is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning, where a well-rounded program of education is offered under influences that strengthen faith and build up character. It was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society.
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POPSBaguio Country Club Governor General William Cameron Forbes ordered in October 10, 1905 D.L.L. McGrew, an assistant of a government architect, William E. Parsons, to start a Country Club to provide recreation for healthy productive living and provide justification for the four million pesos spent for the construction of the Benguet Road.
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POPSFilipino-Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Inc During its existence before the year 1950, the chamber enjoyed recognition by the whole Chinese population as their omnibus agency on one hand; while on the other hand, it was the representative agency of the local Chinese in the eyes of our government.
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POPSManila Central University All programs located in Mayhaligue and Zurbaran were transferred to Caloocan City. As an educational institution, its mission is to develop well-rounded individuals through competent instruction and research in the acquisition of desirable personal traits and adequate knowledge and skills that will enable them to participate intelligently in community and national development efforts and imbue them with love of country and a sense of public service.
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POPSAteneo de Davao University The Ateneo de Davao rests on the time-tested foundations of Jesuit education: cura personalis (care for the individual student) and magis (always seeking the greater good), among others. The Ateneo education is student-centered and attentive to the development of the whole person. Ateneo programs stress spiritual formation and service learning to prepare its students for service to the country and the global community.
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POPSXavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan Rooted firmly on its guiding moral of being men and women for others and on its motto "veritas liberabit vos," Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan continues to respond creatively to the social realities in Mindanao and in the country, by fine-tuning academic programs and bolstering community outreach programs that address issues such as education; poverty; environment preservation and sustainable development; and social justice.
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POPSUniversity of the Philippines (UP) Over the years, UP has built a solid reputation as a research and graduate university producing both scientific and artistic outputs which receive national and international recognition. To date, the University has produced 30 out of 31 National Scientists in fields as diverse as history, engineering, physics, agriculture, biophysical chemistry, psychology, medicine, plant physiology, genetics, and cytogenetics. In the age of technological breakthroughs, UP is at the forefront of exploring "emerging fields" in Science and Technology.
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POPSLiong Tek Go Family Association. The Go Families continued to grow and spread through out the country so that by 1948, after World War II. the first Liong Tek Go Family Association provincial chapter was established in Leyte, Samar. Two years later, in 1950 another chapter was established in Cebu. In 1958, the Liong Tek Go Family Association celebrated their 50th Golden Anniversary.
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POPSBaguio Teachers' Camp a trivia about Baguio Teachers' Camp, the Baguio Teachers' Camp is a celebration of the history of Philippine Education which has become the symbolism of the Filipino people's emancipation and freedom from the tyranny of colonialism.
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POPSDominican School, Manila a trivia about dominican school manila, dominican school was founded in 1958 by the sisters of the congregation of the religious missionaries of st. domini, The school started with 79 boys and girls in the kindergarten and now caters to students of primary and secondary levels, with a population of 2,040.
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POPSWorld Vision Development Foundation in the Philippines When the country was hit by typhoon Agnes in 1984, it launched a relief project that supplied food, housing materials, tools, medicines and bibles to about 25,000 affected people. Families also received loans for seed, fishing nets and new boats, and provided a food-forwork program that offered wages and tools for carpenters to help rebuild coastal homes.
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POPSDevelopment Bank of the Philippines The Development Bank of the Philippines, under its new charter, is classified as a development bank and may perform all other functions of an expanded commercial bank. Its primary objective is to provide banking services principally to cater to the medium- and long-term needs of agricultural and industrial enterprises with emphasis on small-and medium-scale industries.
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POPSPostal Service in the Philippines a trivia about Postal Service in the Philippines, the manila central post office located at liwasang bonifacio is a neo classical style building designed by architect juan marcos de guzman arellano in 1926, it was destroyed during the world war 2 and rebuilt in 1946 after the war
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POPSSocial Security System (SSS) a trivia about social security system (SSS) on january 26, 1946 president manuel a roxs proposed a bill seeking to establish a social security system, for wage earners and low salaried employees
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POPSManulife Philippines Over the years, Manulife has established its name as an industry leader with its vast range of financial products, its reach covering the length and breath of the Philippines and a solid team of highly trained professionals.
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POPSPhilippine School for the Deaf The school prides itself with the basic technology like numerous assistance listening devices and other aids for the unique needs of children with hearing impairment.
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POPSKnights of Columbus in the Philippines The emblem of the Order of the Knights of Columbus shows a shield mounted upon the Formed Cross which is the representation of a traditionally artistic design of the Cross of Christ. This then represents the Catholic Spirit of the Order.
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POPSPolytechnic University of the Philippines. It is nationally acknowledged as a pioneer in vocational and business education and a leader in polytechnic education. It is also referred to as the "people's university", catering to economically challenged yet deserving students. It is recognized for its commitment to strong nationalist yet humanist orientation.
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POPSSisters of St. Paul of Chartres to the Philippines The year 1965 saw the passing' of the administration of the Philippine Province into the hands of Filipina Sisters with the appointment of Mother Marie Madeleine Denoga, as first Filipina Provincial Superior. With many foundations through the rest of the 20th century, SPC Philippines journeys with the Church and the Filipino people today through their service
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POPSGrepalife In 1967, a partnership between Grepalife and Worldwide Memorial Trust gave birth to Pacific Memorial Plan as a new subsidiary and first pre-need carrier in the country. A year later, Grepalife, along with the other members of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, adopted the blue hexagon as official logo, signifying the strength of synergy within the mammoth conglomerate.
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POPSCamera Club of the Philippines The members come from varying backgrounds, ages, levels and walks of life ... businessmen, professionals, executives, employees ... young, middle-aged, retired ... hobbyists and professional photographers. Two bonds have kept them together these 75 years: friendship and a common love for photography.
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POPSFederation of Free Farmers An Organization "of farmers, by farmers and for farmers," the federation of Free Farmers also called FFF was founded on the feast day of Christ the King, October 25, 1953 by a group of catholic leaders led by the late Dean Jeremias U. Montemayor.
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POPSNational Teachers College A brainchild of Dr. Priscilla Y. Arguelles, herself a veteran educator and now President and Chair of the NTC Board of Trustees, the monument was skillfully executed by a young sculptor, Paul Ouiafio and now it proudly stands on the Triangular Island bounded by Legarda and J. Nepomuceno streets adding beauty and splendour to the City and helping restore the old glory that once was Manila.
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POPSBenguet Corporation Trivia about Benguet Corporation. A corporation by two former american soldiers / mining prospectors and a soda fountain owner. they were among the many americans that stayed in the Philippines after the Spanish - American War. they pioneered gold mining operations in country and ushered the beginning of the Philippine Mining Industry.
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POPSRural Banking Rural Banks in the Philippines traces its beginnings with the enactment of the Republic Act 720 in June 1952.
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POPSPhilippine Medical Association The PMA co-founded regional medical organizations to promote development and improvement of healthcare delivery system in the region. These are the Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO), the Federation of Tropical Medicine (FTM), and the Medical Associations of South East Asian Nations (MASEAN).
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POPSSummer Institute of Linguistics linguists from the Summer Institute of Linguistics first came to the Philippines through an invitation by President ramon Magsaysay. Twenty years later, they achieved distinction by recieving the Magsaysay Award for International Understanding.
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POPSFar Eastern University Trivia about the Far eastern University, the Institute of Accountancy which was founded in 1928 by Dr. Nicanor Reyes merged with the Far Eastern College in the year 1933, the school offered liberal arts courses with multidisciplinary degrees in accountancy, business, finance, arts and sciences, technology and law. in 1992, computer technology courses were offered in cooperation with East Asia Computer Center Inc.
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POPSSt. Luke's Medical Center In 1991, St. Luke's Medical Center was cited by both the Asian Institute of Management and the World Executive Digest, in their First Annual Management Awards, as one of Asia's Outstanding Companies.
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POPSLa Union National High School La Union National High School which was given the name The San Fernando High School when it first opened in January 19, 1903 , was the first secondary school established in La Union during the administration of Senor Joaquin Ortega.
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POPSCavite National High School Trivia about the Cavite High school, a school founded in June 19, 1902 located at Garita, San Roque, Cavite. It was opened to students on July 1 of the same year.
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POPSLa Consolacion College Manila In March 2001, the La Consolacion College adopted another official name: LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE MANILA to signify her adaptation, willingness and capability to cross over the threshold of the 21 st century. Her gratitude to God and His people for one hundred years of service to the Community People is manifested in her continuing commitment to Christ and His mission through renewing education.
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POPSNegros Occidental High School In early 1902, leaders of the short-lived Republica de Negros led by former provincial governor Melecio Severino and former Minister of Justice Antonio Jayme, together with George W. Bettie -- the division superintendent of schools -- exerted efforts to open a public secondary school in Negros Occidental. Despite the indifference of provincial governor to the idea, the school -- originally named Instituto Rizal-- was established due to the influence of the American provincial treasurer over the provincial board.
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POPSBaguio General Hospital and Medical Center After 100 years, The Baguio General Hospital & Medical Center hopes to continue its mission, "To provide comprehensive quality health care, training and research." Today, its 695 dedicated and committed personnel envision the hospital to be a model people-oriented Medical Center. There is no chance for failure. For 100 years, the hospital has exerted its very best to deliver the best quality patient care and services.
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