The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Martin Delgado is a teacher and a General of the Philippine Revolution. He led the rise/hoisting of the Philippine flag in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. It is the first outside of Luzon. He declares the Federal Republic of the Visayas in December 1898. During his leadership, the revolutionaries in Iloilo have been fighting for more than … Read more
Learn about the different sexual orientations and gender identities and find out what LGBTQIA+ stands for. Humanity is so diverse and that makes our world colorful and wonderful. Spread the knowledge and spread the love. Let the pride colors shine bright. What is the L in LGBTQIA+? Lesbian A lesbian woman is one who is … Read more
Apung Malyari is the goddess of the moon and ruler of the eight rivers. Apung Malyari is a mortal enemy of Aring Sinukuan. She is the keeper/guardian of Mount Pinatubo. (Filipino Mythology)((Kapampangan Mythology) Apung Malyari is the equivalent of Mayari in tagalong stories. Si Apung Malyari ay mortal na kaaway ni Aring Sinukuan. Siya ang … Read more
Aring Sinukuan is the “Kapampangan” Sun God of War and Death. Aring Sinukuan lives in Mount Arayat. He was the one who taught the ancient Kapampangan metallurgy, wood cutting/gathering, and rice cultivation. (Filipino Mythology)(Kapampangan Region) Upon Spanish colonization, this deity was rebranded to Maria Sinukuan, the mountain fairy of Mount Arayat. Si Aring Sinukuan ay … Read more
On this day, June 22, in 1920, Filipino statesman and lawyer Jovito Salonga was born in Pasig, Rizal Province. He is an outspoken critic of President Ferdinand Marcos and his declaration of Martial Law, earning him the moniker of “The Nation’s Fiscalizer.” He was arrested for subversion in 1980 but was released. He went on … Read more