The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, April 9, in 1942 the USAFFE forces led by Gen. Edward P King Jr. surrendered to the Japanese. In 1961 passed RA No. 3022 designates April 9 of every year as Bataan Day. In 1983, EO No. 203 called it the Day of Bravery. RA No. 9492 s2007 Bravery Day was moved … Read more
On this day, April 8, in 1975, the inauguration of the Friendship Tower in Bagac, Bataan symbolized the restoration of a friendship between Japan and the Philippines. 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]. … Read more
On this day, April 7, is the death of National Artist Cesar F Legaspi (1994). 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 1948, the World Health Organization was founded.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-7 On … Read more
Philippines and Kiribati The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Kiribati celebrated 23 years of formal diplomatic relations on March 25! The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 25, 2000. Karewe, a drink taken from the sap of a palm or coconut tree like the Philippines’ tuba, is an important aspect of … Read more
Philippines and Azerbaijan The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Azerbaijan celebrate 31 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 27, 1992. Common Ground The Philippines and Azerbaijan have worked together in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic within the framework of the non-aligned movement (NAM). There are 560 … Read more