The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Philippines and The Cook Islands The Republic of the Philippines and the Cook Islands celebrate 11 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 12! The Philippines and The Cook Islands established diplomatic relations on December 12, 2011. Common Ground Festivals are a significant part of the culture of the Philippines and Cook Islands. Both … Read more
Three Women with basket by Anita Magsaysay Ho Anita Magsaysay-Ho was a Filipina painter who specialized in Social Realism and post-Cubism in regard to women in Filipino culture. Magsaysay-Ho’s work appeals to Modernism by utilizing more abstract designs and styles rather than realistic approaches. Born on 25 May 1914 in Manila, Anita Magsaysay-Ho is considered … Read more
The Seminary of Nueva Caceres was founded by the RT. Rev. Domingo Collantes, O.P. Bishop of Nueva Caceres, March 7, 1797. The first building was badly damaged by a typhoon in October 1856 and destroyed by fire on August 22, 1880. The seminary was reconstructed by the RT. Rev. Francisco C. Gainza, O.P., Bishop of … Read more
The Fuente Carriedo or Carriedo Fountain was built in honor of the 18th-century Capitán General of Manila Don Francisco Carriedo Peredo benefactor of Manila’s pipe water system. It was moved three times before its current location at Plaza Santa Cruz, right in front of the Santa Cruz church. You may want to read: The Fountains … Read more
León María Guerrero y Leogardo was a Filipino writer, revolutionary leader, politician, the first licensed pharmacist in the Philippines, and one of the most eminent botanists in the country in his time. León María was one of the 14 children of León Jorge Guerrero and Clara Leogardo. You may want to read: Feliciano Jocson Y … Read more