The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, May 1, is the birth of National Artist Felipe P. de Leon (1912). Felipe Padilla de Leon, composer, conductor, and scholar, Filipinized Western music forms, a feat aspired for by Filipino composers who preceded him. The prodigious body of De Leon’s musical compositions, notably the sonatas, marches, and concertos have become the … Read more
The Philippines and Trinidad and Tobago The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago celebrate 23 years of formal diplomatic relations today, April 18! The two countries established diplomatic relations on April 18, 2000. Common Grounds The area of Trinidad, the largest island of Trinidad and Tobago, is 4,768 sq. km., … Read more
On this day, April 30, in 1937, the right to vote for women in the Philippines was approved by a plebiscite. Today is also the birth of National Artist Levi Celerio (1910) and the death of Manlilikha ng Bayan Lang Dulay (2014). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine … Read more
On this day, April 29, is the day of the death of National Artist Nick Joaquin (2004). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day in 1770, James Cook arrived in Australia.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-29 … Read more
On this day, April 28, in 1611 the University of Santo Tomas was founded. Today is also the birth of National Artist Hernando R Ocampo (1911) and the death of National Artist Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1995) The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. … Read more