The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
PANAHON (time)SANG UNA (a long time ago)SUBONG (today, now)SA DASUN (in the coming future)in Hiligaynon (the most common Bisayan language spoken in Panay island and Negros Occidental) PANAHON (time) is not linear. In fact, the word, ‘panahon’ -which exists throughout Philippine languages – means not simply ‘time’ but a state of weather and climate seasons. … Read more
FIRST MORO NATIONAL ARTIST. Abdulmari Asia Imao was conferred the title in 2006 making him the first Moro (Muslim Ethno-linguistic group in Mindanao) to receive such recognition. The indigenous ukkil, sarimanok, and naga motifs have been popularized through his works. He draws inspiration from Tausug and Maranao arts. National Artists Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva … Read more
On this day, February 28, is the birth of Roman Ongpin (1847) in Binondo, Manila. He was a supporter of the Katipunan during the outbreak of the 1896 revolution. https://kahimyang.com/february/page/5/ On this day in 2013, Benedict XVI resigned as pope.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-28 On this day in 1935, Wallace Carothers discovered nylon for DuPont.https://www.todayinsci.com/2/2_28.htm February is National Down … Read more
On this day, February 27, in 1945, Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur returned the civil government of the Philippines to President Sergio Osmeña. 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 1951, … Read more
On this day, February 26, in 1903, Apolinario Mabini was forced to swear allegiance to America in order to return home from exile in Guam. He died of cholera on May 13, 1903.https://kahimyang.com/february/page/5/ On this day in 1815, Napoleon escaped Elba to attempt to reclaim his throne. This is the so-called Hundred Days that ended … Read more