The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Today. April 11, 2023, is the 91st birth anniversary of Bienvenido L. Lumbera, National Artist for Literature (1932). Bienvenido L. Lumbera was a poet, librettist, and scholar As a poet, he introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry, a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition. … Read more
On this day, April 11, is the birth of National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera (1932) and the death of National Scientist Alfredo C Santos (1990). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day … Read more
On this day, April 10, is the birth of National Artist Benedicto R Cabrera (1942) and Manlilikha ng Bayan Masino Intaray (1943). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day in 1938, … Read more
On this day, April 9, in 1942 the USAFFE forces led by Gen. Edward P King Jr. surrendered to the Japanese. In 1961 passed RA No. 3022 designates April 9 of every year as Bataan Day. In 1983, EO No. 203 called it the Day of Bravery. RA No. 9492 s2007 Bravery Day was moved … Read more
On this day, April 8, in 1975, the inauguration of the Friendship Tower in Bagac, Bataan symbolized the restoration of a friendship between Japan and the Philippines. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. … Read more