The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The congress of the Philippines passed Republic Act No. 9187 on 5 February 2003, creating the Philippine Spanish Friendship Day to be celebrated every 30 June. The law recognizes the long historical and cultural links between the Philippines and Spain and continuing economic and cultural partnership between the two countries. With Aguinaldo’s decree of … Read more
The Revolution in Baler The events that led to the first official manifestation of friendship between the Philippines and Spain actually began amidst the war against the Americans. In the town of Baler in the district of El Principe (now Aurora Province), the longest siege between the Filipino and Spanish troops took place. The revolutionary … Read more
Today in History, on June 29, 1918, Private Tomás Mateo Claudio, dies as the only Filipino casualty in WWI. Born in Morong, Rizal, Claudio was part of the Philippine National Guard sent by the Philippine Assembly in support of the U.S. in the war fought in Europe. (TH The United States entered WWI in Europe … Read more
On this day, June 28 Today in History, June 28, 1945, 75 years ago, with the cessation of hostilities in Luzon between the Allied & Japanese forces, the Northern Luzon campaign & the liberation of the entire island of Luzon has been completed. Context: The Philippines, on the verge of independence from the United … Read more
Emilio Aguinaldo’s 2nd child (Carmen) TRIVIA: Emilio Aguinaldo’s 2nd child, Carmen, was sent to the United States to represent Filipino Christian students, together w/ Princess Tarhata Kiram to represent Filipino Muslim students. She became an English teacher at Cavite High School. You may want to read: 1st Cabinet Secretaries appointed by Emilio Aguinaldo Girls Not … Read more