Luzon Earthquake: July 16, 1990
On this day, July 16, in 1990, the Luzon earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7 killed 1,600 people. Affected cities and provinces are: You may want to read:
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On this day, July 15
On this day, July 15, in 1942, Filipino politician and guerrilla leader Wenceslao Q. Vinzons died at the age of 31 after being bayoneted by Japanese forces in Daet, Camarines Norte for refusing to pledge allegiance to Japan. As one of the first Filipinos to organize a guerrilla movement against the Japanese, Vinzons became … Read more
On this day, July 13
On this day, July 13, in 1860, Filipino revolutionary and labor leader Jose Turiano Santiago was born in Trozo, Manila. He and his wife Marina Dizon were members of the Katipunan, where his father-in-law Jose Dizon was a founding member. He was arrested following the outbreak of the 1896 Philippine Revolution but was released in … Read more
On this day, July 12
On this day, July 12, in 1859, the Jesuits returned to the Philippines after being expelled in 1767. They took over Escuela Pia, which later evolved into the Ateneo de Manila. On this day, July 12, in 1869, at a feast hosted by liberal Spanish Governor General Carlos Maria dela Torre, invited Filipino liberals, politicians, … Read more
On this day, July 11
On this day, July 11, in 1985, Filipino Redemptorist priest and activist Rudy Romano was abducted by armed men in Tisa, Labangon, Cebu City and has not been seen since. Romano was known for his community work wherein he helped farmers, workers and the poor with their struggle for social change and better living … Read more