The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, Dr.Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo was printed in Ghent, Belgium on Sept.18, 1891. Also known as “The Reign of Greed,” the novel was dedicated in memory of the executed priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora known as the “Gomburza.” Written in Spanish, the novel inspired the people of the Philippines to … Read more
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts invites the public to the TRIBUTE TO THE KING: The Music of National Artist Lucrecia “King” Kasilag at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on September 22, 2018, at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main … Read more
Today is the 103rd birth anniversary of NVN Gonzalez, National Artist for Literature. He was born on September 8, 1915, and he passed away on November 28, 1999. Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez, better known as NVN Gonzalez, fictionist, essayist, poet, and teacher, articulated the Filipino spirit in rural, and urban landscapes. He … Read more
Meet Joselito Caasi Padilla, a former sea urchin diver who is now a certified seaman. Joselito Caasi Padilla was only five years old when he started diving for sea urchin to help with his family’s daily expenses. But even in this difficult situation, he dreamed of becoming a seaman and continued to persevere … Read more
The price of Siling Labuyo (small chilli pepper) in Q Mart reached 900 pesos per kilo. Presyo ng siling labuyo sa Mega Q Mart, umaabot na sa P900 kada kilo; mga tindera, ayaw nang magbenta ng tingi, sa halip, tinitimbang na ang sili o di kaya’y naka-pakete ng 4-6 na piraso sa presyong P10 @dzbb … Read more