The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On This Day, May 6, 1942, the island fortress of Corregidor fell to the Japanese Imperial Army. It was the last bastion of Filipino and American forces against the Japanese invasion, following the fall of Bataan almost a month earlier, on April 9. The besieged United States-Filipino army in Bataan finally crumbled on April 9, … Read more
When was the last time you visited Intramuros? Introducing the newest tourist attraction in the walled city. Museo de Intramuros is located in two important reconstructions inside the walled city, the San Ignacio Church and Convent, and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus. It houses more than 500 artifacts found in the different … Read more
On This Day, May 5, 2019, is the 15th death anniversary of Jose Maceda, a National Artist for Music. Jose Maceda was born on January 31, 1917, and passed away on May 5, 2004. A composer, musicologist, teacher, and performer, he explored the musicality of the Filipino deeply. Maceda embarked on a life-long dedication to … Read more
May 4, 2019 On this day, May 4, 2019, we celebrate 68 years of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See. The Philippines established diplomatic relations with the Holy See on May 4, 1951. With around 3,440 Filipinos in Vatican City as of December 2017, the Philippines has an … Read more
When has the Expanded Maternity Leave Act been effective? Here are important dates to keep in mind. The expanded maternity leave law or RA 11210 is an act increasing the Maternity Leave Period to One Hundred Five (105) Days for Female Workers with an Option to Extend for an Additional Thirty (30) Days Without Pay, … Read more