The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, January 25, is the birthday of National Artist Pablo S Antonio (1902, and the death day of National Artist Antonio R Buenaventura (1996). 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 … Read more
Pablos S. Antonio (National Artist for Architecture – January 5, 1901) Today, January 25, is the 122nd birth anniversary of National Artist Pablo S. Antonio. Born at the turn of the century, Pablo Sebero Antonio pioneered modern Philippine architecture. His basic designs are grounded on simplicity and no clutter. The lines are clean and smooth, … Read more
Antonino R. Buenaventura (January 25, 1996) National Artist for Music Remembering the life and works of National Artist Antonino R. Buenaventura on his 27th death anniversary. Antonino R. Buenaventura vigorously pursued a musical career that spanned seven decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the frontiers of Philippine music. In 1935, Buenaventura joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to … Read more
On this day, January 24, is the death day of National Scientist Jose R Velasco (2007). 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 1908, Lt. Gen. Robert Baden-Powell in England … Read more
San Nicolas Fire Station (Calle Madrid, San Nicolas) While most areas of nearby Intramuros, Tondo, and Binondo were destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, the core area of San Nicolas was spared and remained relatively intact. Thus preserved was a great multitude of structures from the Spanish colonial period, many of which were … Read more