The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
On this day, April 11, is the birth of National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera (1932) and the death of National Scientist Alfredo C Santos (1990). 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 … Read more
On this day, April 10, is the birth of National Artist Benedicto R Cabrera (1942) and Manlilikha ng Bayan Masino Intaray (1943). 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 1938, … Read more