The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Suluan Marker The Suluan Marker is located at the Plaza of Brgy. Sulu-an beside the Barangay Hall. 500-years ago, the Armada de Maluco sailed past the waters of Suluan in their exploration of what they would call the Archipelago of St. Lazarus. Magellan decided against landing at the island when they verified that it was … Read more
Miguel White (Athletics) 1936 Berlin Olympics Games bronze medalist – 400m hurdles 1934 Manila Far Eastern Games gold medalist – 400m hurdles 1930 Tokyo Far Eastern Games bronze medalist – 400m hurdles Born on October 9, 1909, of Filipino-American descent, Miguel White took the athletics stage winning the bronze medal in the 400m hurdles in … Read more
Teofilo Yldefonso (Swimming) Teofilo Yldefonso is the 1st Hall of Fame Awards Enshrinee. 1928 Amsterdam Olympics bronze medalist – 200m breaststroke 1932 Los Angeles Olympics bronze medalist – 200m breaststroke 1923 Japan Far Eastern Games gold medalist – 200m breaststroke 1927 Shanghai Far Eastern Games gold medalist – 200m breaststroke 1930 Tokyo Far Eastern Games … Read more
The Philippine part of the first circumnavigation of the world Today, March 16, 2021. we commemorate the landing of the Magellan-Elcano expedition 500 years ago in what would become the Philippines. You may want to read: 1st Filipino Hero The First Filipino Photographer
On this day, March 14 On this day, March 14, in 2020, Community quarantine in Metro Manila has been formally effective to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Land, air, and sea travel to and from the National Capital Region (NCR) are strictly prohibited. Sa araw na ito, March 14, taong 2020, Pormal … Read more