The First Province in Luzon

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“La Provincia de la Pampanga” was founded in 1571 by the Spanish conquistadores headed by Miguel López de Legazpi, making it the first province in Luzon. Back then, the land area of the province included parts of Bulacan, Tarlac, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Pangasinan. The province is now known as the Culinary Capital of … Read more

Villa de Bacolor

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Villa de Bacolor (Baculud before the Spanish era) is a town in the province of Pampanga where the Spaniards set up the center of their government under Governor-General Simon de Anda when the British invaders occupied Manila. From October 1762 to May 1764, Bacolor served as the capital of the Philippines. It was also recorded … Read more

The Longest State of the Nation Address

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The Longest State of the Nation Address (SONA) Did you know? President Ferdinand Marcos’ SONA in 1969 had a word count of 29,335 – the longest in history. Coming in at 29,335 words total, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address delivered on January 27, 1969, was the longest SONA ever. Coincidentally, … Read more

1st President to hold a SONA at the Batasang Pambansa

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  1st President to hold a SONA at the Batasang Pambansa Did you know? President Ferdinand Marcos was the first president to hold a SONA at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City in 1978. Si Presidente Ferdinand Marcos ang unang pangulong nag-SONA sa Batasang Pambansa sa Quezon City noong 1978. You may want to read: … Read more

SONA was held every September 21 at one time

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SONA was held every September 21 at one time Did you know? From 1973 to 1977, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) was held on the anniversary of the official declaration of Martial Law on September 21. Mula 1973 hanngang 1977, isinagawa ang SONA sa anibersaryo ng opisyal na deklarasyon ng Martial Law tuwing … Read more