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Today I Learned: The Four Biggest Pearls Ever Were Found in the Philippines

And how pearls, whether we realize it or not, have come to shape ideas of our nationhood.

Pearls have long been used to metaphorize the Philippines. Of course, the pearl is omnipresent in our literature, extending all the way to our national anthem, crystalized in the "Perlas ng silanganan..." line. Most famously, Jose Rizal immortalized the Philippines' "Perla del ...

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Jewelmer's Jacques Christophe Branellec On Diving For Pearls, Playing the Sax, and More

Jewelmer's Jacques Christophe Branellec talks about playing the sax, diving for pearls, and proudly flying the Filipino flag around the world.

Executive vice president and deputy CEO, Jewelmer Joaillerie.Spending a lot of time on the pearl farms was a unique experience. Being in such a beautiful and remote environment really taught me to respect nature. Growing up in that setting with both ...

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