The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
INDIO GENIUS: 500 Taon ng Labanang Kultural (1521-2021) The “INDIO-GENIUS: 500 Taon ng Labanang Kultural (1521-2021)” is the newest edition of National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s wide array of creations brought to life from his wild imagination. This exhibition, similar to his films, revolves around the war on culture, a battle for the soul of the … Read more
December 18 Today is the birth of Graciano Lopez Jaena (1856) in Jaro, Iloilo. 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 1865, the US abolished its system of slavery of … Read more
December 17 On this day in 1978, Manny Pacquiao was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon. He is the first boxer in history to win 10 world titles saw along different weight divisions. https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/827/today-in-philippine-history-december-17-1978-manny-pacquiao-was-born-in-kibawe-bukidnon On this day in 2014, the US and Cuba re-established diplomatic relations after 50 years of estrangement.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-17 On this day in 1903, Orville … Read more