The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, July 23, in 1864, Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas. He is the Philippines’ first Prime Minister and also the first Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. In addition to Apolinario Mabini’s birth anniversary, today is also the 78th anniversary of the inauguration of the Mabini … Read more
Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” T. Mañosa on his 4th death anniversary. (February 20, 2019) National Artist for Architecture, Bobby Mañosa’s works put the spotlight on the beauty of Filipino architecture, such as bahay kubo and bahay na bato. He is known for integrating traditional designs and indigenous … Read more
Julio Nakpil was a musician when he was called to join the Katipunan. He did not know how to fight nor knowledge of military science but he successfully led the Katipuneros of the north and was even successful in stealing substantial numbers of ammunitions from the Spanish in Morong which he sent to the Katipuneros … Read more
On this day, July 19, in 1969, exactly 50 years ago as men were landing on the moon, a Filipina was taking off for the universe. Miss Philippines Gloria Diaz was crowned Miss Universe 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida, making her the first Filipina to win the crown. 1922 On this day, … Read more
On this day, July 18, in 1875, Filipina revolutionary Marina Dizon was born in Trozo, Manila. She was one of the first women to join the Katipunan revolutionary secret society in 1893, is the daughter of its founding member Jose Dizon. She married Jose Turiano Santiago, also a Katipunero. She served as the keeper of … Read more