The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The first Augustinian Friars to visit China were Fathers Martin de Rada and Jeronimo Marin in 1575, in the embassy sent from Manila by the Spanish Governor Guido de Lavezares. In 1584, the Augustinian Friars established themselves in Macao. In 1680, the missionaries Fr. Alvaro de Benavente and Fr. Juan de Rivera, created several Christian … Read more
Katimawan “We are finally free, and we can be truly proud of the unprecedented way we achieved our freedom, with courage, determination, and most importantly, in peace.”– Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco-Aquino• 11th President of the Philippines (1986-1992)• First female president of the Philippines and in Asia• a Kapampángan from Tarlac province KATIMAWAN • (kuh-tih-muh-WUHN)freedomTagálog (Filipino): kalayáan … Read more
Kubul from Sulu consists of four wooden panels that form a crisscross pattern. The base of the burial marker is shaped like a boat with okir motifs carved throughout, while the center shaft has a wave design. You may want to read: Bwahan
On this day, February 25, in 1986 Cory Aquino was sworn in as president at Club Filipino (10:46nu). Ferdinand Marcos also took the oath of office in Malacañang (11:55 am). The Marcos family left Malacañang in helicopters sent by the Americans (10ng).http://www.inquirer.net/118127/edsa-people-power-revolution-day-4-february-25-1986/ On this day in 1964, Muhammad Ali became the world heavyweight champion when … Read more
On this day, February 24, in 1986, the various branches of the Philippine armed forces began to express their support for Enrile and Ramos. Their forces captured Channel 4 and it began reporting for the rebels. President Ronald Reagan also started calling on President Marcos to resign.http://www.inquirer.net/118125/edsa-people-power-revolution-day-3-february-24-1986/ Today in 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine begins.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-24 … Read more