The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, April 14, in 1521, Ferdinand Magellan built a cross in Cebu.https://kahimyang.com/april/page/3/ On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-14 On this day in 1932, Errnest Walton succeeded in smashing an atom using the particle accelerator he and Sir John Douglas Cockcroft invented. This invention won them the Nobel Prize … Read more
Haja Amina Appi ± (June 25, 1925 – April 2, 2013)Mat Weaver: TepoSamaTandubas, Tawi-Tawi Haja Amina Appi was a “Tepo” (Sama Mat) weaver from Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi. She was distinguished for her precise sense of design, symmetry, and color harmony. From gathering and stripping the pandan (screwpine) to weaving for her complicated designs, she constantly displayed … Read more
On this day, April 13, in 1904, Fernando Lopez was born in Jaro, Iloilo. He comes from the race of Graciano Lopez-Jaena. He served as the second president and secretary of the Department of Agriculture under Elpidio Quirino (1949-1953) and Ferdinand Marcos (1965) until his resignation in 1971. His brother, Eugenio Lopez, is the founder … Read more
Manlilikha ng Bayan Masino Intaray (Tradisyunal na Sining Pagtatanghal: Basal, Kulilal, at Tultul) Masino Intaray ± (Born April 10, 1943)Musician and StorytellerPala’wanBrooke’s Point, Palawan The Pala’wan possesses a rich, intense yet highly refined culture encompassing both the visible and invisible worlds. They may not exhibit the ornate splendor of the Maranaw nor the striking elegance … Read more
Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is an internationally eminent scientist in the field of environmental biotechnology and engineering. He is honored for his notable scientific contributions at the intersection of microbial ecology/biotechnology and environmental engineering, as well as for his continuous collaboration in the Philippines for the advancement of science and technology. Dr. … Read more