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Carlos Arguelles
Carlos D. Arguelles (September 15, 1917 – August 19, 2008) was a Filipino architect who was known for being a leading proponent of the International Style (architecture), International Style of architecture in the Philippines in the 1960s. He was an Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America), Eagle Scout and a Distinguished Eagle Scout Awardee of the Boy Scouts of America. Background Born in Manila, he was the fifth son of Tomas Arguelles, a known pre-war Filipino architect, and Carmen Corcuera. Carlos followed in his father's footsteps and graduated in 1940 from the architecture program in the University of Santo Tomas. He continued his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned his bachelor's degree in architecture in 1941. The outbreak of World War II interrupted his masteral studies as he enlisted in the army, eventually assigned to be alongside Manuel Quezon and the Philippine Commonwealth of the Philippines, Commonwealth government-in-exile in Washingto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated cities proper. Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated bPhilippine Commission Act No. 183on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon trade. This marked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Center Of The Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP; ) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) established to preserve, develop and promote Arts in the Philippines, arts and Culture of the Philippines, culture in the Philippines.Presidential Decree No. 15 s. 1972 "Creating the Cultural Center of the Philippines, defining its objectives, powers and functions and for other purposes". Full Text availablhere/ref> The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30, s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos. Although an independent institution of the Government of the Philippines, Philippine government, it receives an annual subsidy and is placed under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for purposes of policy coordination.Executive No. 80 s. 1999 "Transferring the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Commission on Filipino Language, National Museum, National Historical Institute, National Library, and Records Management and Archives Office to the National C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Philippines Los Baños College Of Agriculture And Food Science
The University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Agriculture and Food Science (also referred to as UPLB CAFS), formerly named University of the Philippines College of Agriculture or UPLB CA, is one of the 11 degree-granting units of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Founded in 1909 as the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture, it is the oldest constituent of UPLB, and is one of the four founding units of the university upon its establishment in 1972. The college offers 4 undergraduate degree programs while its graduate programs are offered through the Graduate School. It is involved in active research in agriculture and biotechnology focusing on the development of high-yielding and pest-resistant crops. In recognition of its work, it received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding in 1977. Moreover, it is identified by the Commission on Higher Education as a "Center of Excellence" in agriculture. CAFS alumni have played key ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iglesia Filipina Independiente National Cathedral
The National Cathedral, canonically known as the Cathedral of the Holy Child, is the national cathedral of the (Philippine Independent Church) and the seat of the '' Obispo Maximo'' (Supreme Bishop), the Church's chief pastor and spiritual head, located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It was built in 1969 and was dedicated to the honor of the Holy Infant Jesus, patron of Tondo, Manila. It replaced the first cathedral in Tondo, built in 1905, which was completely destroyed during World War II. History First Central Church and Tondo Cathedral The Iglesia Filipina Independiente's first central church was actually the ground floor of a big house located at 488 Calle Lemery (now Juan Luna Street), a few meters away from Paseo de Azcarraga, in Tondo, Manila. Doña Saturnina Salazar vda. de Abreu, the mother-in-law of Felipe Buencamino and known as the wealthy and grand old lady of Tondo, was the owner. It was in that same house on October 26, 1902, where the historic grand inau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Savings Bank
The Philippine Savings Bank (also known in Philippine Hokkien, Hokkien ; & Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin ) (shortened as PSBank or abbreviated as PSB) is a savings and loan association, savings bank based in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Metrobank (Philippines), Metrobank and is the List of largest banks in the Philippines#2019 2, 2nd-largest savings bank in the Philippines after BPI Family Savings Bank. Subsidiaries and affiliates PSBank is a subsidiary of Metrobank, and as such is affiliated with it. PSBank is also affiliated with Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corporation (TFSPC), where it currently has a 25% stake. Ownership *Metrobank (Philippines), Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company: 75.98% *PCD Nominee Corporation: 5.86% *Danilo L. Dolor (son of Doña Soledad Avenue#Name, Doña Soledad Dolor): 5.04% *Erlinda L. Dolor: 2.95% *Ma. Soledad S. de Leon: 1.67% *Public stock: 4.01% Competition PSBank competes with other savings banks, such as BPI Family Savings B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine National Bank
The Philippine National Bank (PNB, ; ; Hokkien in the Philippines, Hokkien ) is a major Filipino bank based in Pasay in the Philippines. It was established by the Philippine government on July 22, 1916, during the Insular Government, American Era. The bank became the first universal bank in the Philippines in 1980 and was acquired by tycoon Lucio Tan after it was privatized by the government in 1989. After its merger with the Tan-owned Allied Banking Corporation, Allied Bank on February 9, 2013, PNB became the fifth largest private domestic bank in the country. , PNB was the seventh largest banks in the Philippines by assets. It has 713 domestic branches and more than 1,400 ATMs. PNB has more than 70 overseas branches, representative offices, remittance centers and subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. History Early years The Philippine National Bank was established as a government-owned banking institution on July 22, 1916. Its primary ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati
Makati ( ; ), officially the City of Makati (), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, known for being one of the leading financial centers in the country. As of 2013, the city has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the Philippines. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 629,616 people, making it the 47th most populous city in the country and 8th most populous in Metro Manila. Makati is one of the most densely populated city proper areas globally, ranking 8th worldwide and 2nd in the Philippines, after Manila, with a population density of . In 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the estimated GDP per capita of Makati was , making it the highest GDP per capita in the Philippines. Etymolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Development Bank Of The Philippines
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is a state-owned development bank headquartered in Makati, Philippines. It is primarily tasked to provide banking services to cater to the needs of agricultural and industrial enterprises. It has 146 branches including 14 branch lite units. It was established after World War II in 1947 on the government's effort through its mandate to rebuild the country's war-torn infrastructure. It focuses on four major areas of financing — infrastructure and logistics, social services, small and medium enterprises, and the environment. , it was the eighth-largest bank in the Philippines in terms of assets. DBP is also the second-largest and one of the state-owned and controlled banks along with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Overseas Filipino Bank (OFW Bank), and Al-Amanah Islamic Bank. As a GOCC ( Government Operated and Controlled Corporation), DBP is required to declare and remit at least half of its annual net earnings to the Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine American Life And General Insurance Company
The AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company Inc., commonly known as AIA Philippines and formerly known as the Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company or Philam Life, is an insurance company based in the Philippines. As of 2020, it is one of the largest life insurance companies in the country by assets and net worth. History AIA Philippines was founded in 1947 as Philam Life by Cornelius Vander Starr, the founder of AIG, and his partner Earl Carroll. The company has received various awards such as the Asian Management Award for General Management, Asian Management Award for Financial Management, and the Reader's Digest Platinum Trusted Brand Award. In addition, it also received the Presidential Citation from the Philippine government in 1994. In 1961, the company inaugurated its office, the Philam Life Building, in Ermita. The building soon became a landmark structure as well as a center of culture and the arts in Manila. The building would serve as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philam, Quezon City
Philam, also known as Philam Homes, Philamlife Homes or Phil-Am, is an Urban area, urban barangay in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located in the Legislative districts of Quezon City#1st District, first legislative district of Quezon City, consisting entirely of the Philam Subdivision (land)#Philippines, private subdivision and gated community. It is bounded by EDSA to the northeast, West Avenue, Quezon City, West Avenue on the northwest, and the List of rivers and estuaries in Metro Manila, Anaran Creek to the south. It shares a boundary with barangays Bagong Pag-asa, Bagong Pag-Asa to the northeast, Bungad to the northwest, Paltok to the southwest, and West Triangle to the south. History On July 17, 1948, president Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act No. 333, designating Quezon City as the Capital of the Philippines, new capital of the Philippines. The following year, the 1949 Master Plan for Quezon City was published to serve as the foremost guideline in tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. Its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Philstar.com, PhilstarLife.com, Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Wheels.PH, PropertyReport.PH, Multiverse.PH and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was acquired by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a media conglomerate subsidized by the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, after the company purchased a majority stake in Philst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diliman, Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino language, Filipino as Kyusi), is the richest and List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines. Quezon City served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 until 1976, when the designation was returned to Manila. The city was intended to be the Capital of the Philippines, national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Government of the Philippines, Philippine government purcha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
