Government

  On this day, June 18, in 1898, Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo issues a decree organizing the municipal and provincial governments in the country and the creation of a  Revolutionary Congress whose members will be elected by the citizens of each province. It was Aguinaldo’s effort to include a civilian component in his government, in preparation … Read more

On this day, June 17, in 1975 Media Advisory Council chairperson and former Marcos aide Primitivo Mijares testifies before the United States House Subcommittee on International Organizations and Movements headed by Rep. Donald Fraser (D-Minnesota) and exposed the human rights violations and corrupt activities of the  Marcos administration and its cronies. Primitivo Mijares exposed the … Read more

On this day, June 16, in 1938, Filipino dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Ramon Obusan was born in Legazpi City, Albay. He is best known for his comprehensive and in-depth research and documentation of the dances and music of different Filipino ethnic groups. In 1971, he established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a performing … Read more

  On this day, June 15, marks the birth anniversary of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She is the first Filipina to be elected as judge of the International Criminal Court. Miriam Defensor Santiago was born in Iloilo City in 1945. She is the eldest of 7 children, most of whom she helped to send through … Read more

  On this day, June 14, in 1971, Carlos P. Garcia, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, died in Quezon City. Carlos Garcia served as Foreign Affairs Secretary from December 1953 to August 1957. He also served as President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961. As President, Garcia adopted a “Filipino First Policy,” which gives preferences … Read more