The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Philippines and Lithuania The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Lithuania celebrated 30 years of formal diplomatic relations on December 15! The Philippines and Lithuania established diplomatic relations on December 15, 1992. Common Ground Basketball is very popular in Lithuania and the Philippines, where basketball games and top athletes of favorite teams are … Read more
Philippines and Latvia The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Latvia celebrated 31 years of formal diplomatic relations on December 17! The Philippines and Latvia established diplomatic relation on December 17, 1991. Common ground Folk songs and dances are quite popular in both Latvia and the Philippines which are demonstrated in the year-round … Read more
San Miguel Church Manila San Miguel Church was originally established in 1603 by the Jesuits at the arrabal of Dilao, now known as the Paco District in Manila. An earthquake in 1645 followed by the British Occupation destroyed the church. These and other events triggered the transfer of the parish to its current location along … Read more
On this day, December 19, in 1896, Gov. Hen Camilo Polavieja ordered Dr. Jose Rizal to be court-martialed for sedition. 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 1997, the movie … Read more
PANAKAYON is a Hiligaynon word for ‘journey’ – & that’s where we’re going with @movingeyelands at @arcanatattooph (Bacolod) this Monday, December 19! @movingeyelands is a nomad film screening initiative that promotes regional cinema for the people from the regions. Even with the rise of regional Philippine filmmaking, there’s still a lack of access & value … Read more