The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, June 23, in 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo created the Department of Foreign Affairs. Apolinario Mabini, the first Secretary of Foreign Affairs, was tasked to win international recognition for PH as an independent state & establish diplomatic relations with other countries. The DFA was among the first government departments created following the … Read more
Become a “Pisay” PSHS scholar. Join the Philippines’ premier science high school. Apply now for the 2019 PSHS national competitive examination. You can download the application form at www.pshs.edu.ph. “Pisay” PSHS Scholar Criteria for Eligibility A grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who: Has a final … Read more
On this day, June 20, in 1943, the Japanese-sponsored political party Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (KALIBAPI) convened the Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence (PCPI), which was composed of 20 elected party members and headed by Jose P. Laurel. It immediately began the task of drafting a new constitution for the Philippines, which is … Read more
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