Government

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

Papers of the Trial of Andres Bonifacio Gat. Andres Bonifacio was charged with treason and sedition and was put on trial by the Consejo de Guerra from April 29 to May 8, 1897. Along with his brother Procopio, Gat. Andres Bonifacio was sentenced to death by gunshot on May 10, 1897, at Mt. Tala in … Read more

Out-of-School Youth Skills Education Act The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education has approved “in principle” the proposal to institutionalize free technical-vocational courses for out-of-school youth (OSY). The bill also requires Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide materials, instruments, and tools, as well as financial assistance to cover transportation and other … Read more