The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, December 15, is the birthday of Emilio Jacinto. 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 1791, 10 amendments called the “Bill of Rights” were added to the … Read more
In 1993, President Fidel V Ramos signed RA 7659 which imposes the death penalty on “treason, parricide, murder, infanticide, robbery with rape, mutilation, destructive arson, rape, economic plunder, and drug-related crimes. In 2006 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed RA 9346 abolishing the death penalty. All those with the sentence of “death” were changed to life … Read more
Pampanga Day December 11 marks Aldo ning Kapampangan or Pampanga Day which commemorates the establishment of La Pampanga, the first Spanish province of Luzon (and the second of the Philippines, after Cebu) on December 11, 1571. As the province became one of the richest in Luzon thriving as the region’s agricultural center, its borders were … Read more
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Paraguay celebrate 60 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 12! The Philippines and The Republic of Paraguay established diplomatic relations on December 12, 1962. Common Ground The Philippines and Paraguay held their inaugural Bilateral Consultation on 21 November 2022 where it explored possible cooperation in … Read more
The Philippines and The Cook Islands The Republic of the Philippines and the Cook Islands celebrate 11 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 12! The Philippines and The Cook Islands established diplomatic relations on December 12, 2011. Common Ground Festivals are a significant part of the culture of the Philippines and Cook Islands. Both … Read more