The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, April 7, is the death of National Artist Cesar F Legaspi (1994). 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 1948, the World Health Organization was founded.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-7 On … Read more
Philippines and Kiribati The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Kiribati celebrated 23 years of formal diplomatic relations on March 25! The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 25, 2000. Karewe, a drink taken from the sap of a palm or coconut tree like the Philippines’ tuba, is an important aspect of … Read more
Philippines and Azerbaijan The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Azerbaijan celebrate 31 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 27, 1992. Common Ground The Philippines and Azerbaijan have worked together in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic within the framework of the non-aligned movement (NAM). There are 560 … Read more
San Jose Matulid Chapel (Mexico, Pampanga) San Jose Matulid Chapel is believed to be the oldest chapel in Pampanga. Although there are no written records that show the exact construction of the chapel, the locals claim that it is older than the Sta. Monica Parish Church was built by the Augustinian friars in 1665. Its … Read more
Bisita/Bisitas Did you know that in Kapampángan, pluralized Spanish loanwords can have a different meaning from their original singular form? Here’s an example! Also featured is San Jose Matulid Chapel which is believed to be the oldest chapel in Pampanga! BISÍTA • (bi-SEE-tuh)visitor, guest; (to) visitTagálog (Filipino): bisíta BISÍTAS • (bi-SEE-tuhs)chapelSynonyms: kapília, tuklungTagálog (Filipino): kapílya, … Read more