The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Gomburza Monument is a memorial to Filipino priests Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora whose martyrdom in 1872–due to injustice and inequality–inspired the generation next to them to impart change in Philippine society and eventually rally the people to freedom. The monument was inaugurated in 1972, during the centennial of the aforesaid historic … Read more
Francisco Makabulos Historical Marker The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Municipal Government of La Paz, Tarlac led the celebration of General Francisco Makabulos’ 150th birth anniversary on 17 September 2021. Makabulos is best known for leading the Revolution in Tarlac and establishing a revolutionary government in Central Luzon in April 1898. He … Read more
Pag-asa Island: “Know your Philippine Features at the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG)” Pag-asa literally means “Hope” and internationally known as “Thitu Island”. With an area of 37.2 hectares, it is the largest of the Philippine-administered islands. It lies about 480 kilometers (300 miles) west of Puerto Princesa City. The Philippine government formally established the Municipality … Read more
Lawak Island Lawak literally means “Vastness“and internationally known as “Nanshan Island”. It has an area of 7.93 hectares (79.300 Square Meter). It is located 98 miles (158 kilometers) east of Pag-asa Island. This island is a bird sanctuary. It has a small lagoon where young birds practice to wade and dive, safe from predators of … Read more
Rizal Reef is Internationally known as “Commodore Reef”. It appears as two atolls joined by a reef. It is located west of Balabac, about 110 nautical miles (203.72 kilometers), and near the Malaysian border. It is a typical reef lying underwater and the existing structures and facilities in this area are manned by the AFP. … Read more