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On this day, May 23

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  On this day, May 23, in 1918, Mariano Ponce dies in HongKong on his way to visit his friend Sun Yat-sen. He left behind his Japanese wife, Okiyo Udangwa, and 4 children. He was Rizal’s friend, and advocate for recognition of Philippine independence among our Asian neighbors. Ponce’s remains were returned with the help … Read more

Mapua Phone Number

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  Mapua Phone Number (Enrollment Hotlines) Mapuans, here are the helplines for your enrollment inquiries and concerns. Mapua University opens hotlines to accommodate inquiries and concerns related to enrollment. Here are the numbers of the various departments that will respond to enrollment inquiries and concerns. Treasury Office Globe: 0995-499-4373 Smart: 0938-780-1372 0949-989-1912 0921-547-2316 0955-438-6167 Sun:  … Read more

Who is Miguel Malvar’s Wife?

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  Who is General Miguel Malvar’s Wife? In 1811, Gen. Miguel Malvar, one of the last generals to surrender to the Americans after the Philippine-American War, married the daughter of the mayor of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Paula Maloles at the young age of 16. They were blessed with 13 children but only 11 survived: Bernabe, … Read more

Joshua Perenal wins NHM Digital Poster Competition

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Joshua Perenal of the UST Fine Arts and a resident of Taguig City is the winner of the 2020 NHM Digital Poster Competition! NHM’s official poster this May was his work. You may want to read: Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition Rosselle Bettina Yu Lao

First President to have popularized the Barong Tagalog

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Ramon Magsaysay, 7th Philippine President, is known as the 1st president to have popularized Barong Tagalog, making it an official attire for official state functions. By proudly wearing the Barong Tagalog, Magsaysay helped make it a de facto national attire for Filipino men. He encouraged men to wear it. He was the first president to … Read more