The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The “Mickey Mouse Money,” so-called for its lack of value is akin to play money, was the devalued fiat currency issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, causing hyperinflation and forcing Filipinos to rely on bartering. JAPANESE – PHILIPPINE CURRENCYAfter having established a fairly effective hold on the Philippines in mid-1942, the Japanese issued … Read more
Julius K Alejo (Pillar of Iloilo Local History and Heritage (1945 – 2024)The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) expresses its condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Julius K. Alejo, President of the Alimodian Heritage Conservation Society, Inc. on his untimely passing on 27 November 2024. Sir Julius has been a … Read more
Michael Miller Picat: Cordilleran Educator Wins Prestigious Gawad Tugatog Award Michael Miller Picat, a dedicated college instructor and research editor at St. Louis College of Bulanao in Tabuk City, Kalinga, has been honored with the Gawad Tugatog Outstanding Global Educator Award. This prestigious recognition highlights his remarkable contributions to research and education. Michael’s commitment to … Read more
Maria Angela Abrera Ponce: A Proud Baguio Native Receives Gawad Mabini Award Maria Angela Abrera Ponce, the Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Gawad Mabini Award, one of the highest honors in Philippine diplomacy. On July 5, 2024, during the 126th anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, she was conferred … Read more
Amlig – care, attention, caution. Source: Kaufmann’s 1934 Visayan-English Dictionary.