The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Congratulations to the newly elected City and Municipal Mayors and Vice Mayors of Pampanga. Apalit Mayor Oscar Tetangco, Jr. Vice-Mayor Peter Nucom Arayat Mayor Emmanuele Alejandrino Vice-Mayor Sixto Mallari, Jr. Bacolor Mayor Diman Datu Vice-Mayor Willy Balingit Candaba Mayor Rene Maglanque Vice-Mayor Michael Sagum Floridablanca Mayor Darwin Manalansan Vice-Mayor Michael Galang Guagua Mayor Dante Torres … Read more
Craving for Filipino food in Italy? Try Lechon Kawali Kare-Kare, Sisig Kapampangan, and Crispy Pata at Neighborhood Restaurant – Filipino and Kapampangan Cuisine in Rome. Neighborhood in Rome is located at Via Germanico, Prati, Rome, Italy. For reservation, you may contact the restaurant at +39 06 323 3563 and +39 346 742 8603. The … Read more
On this day, May 17, in 1897, newly appointed Governor-General of the Philippines Fernando Primo de Rivera issued a decree granting a general amnesty to all Filipino revolutionaries who would surrender to the Spanish government. Most of the revolutionaries ignored the decree, prompting Rivera to launch a major offensive against them in Cavite. Emilio … Read more
Hypertension Awareness Month this May. Hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death if left unmanaged. Have a healthy lifestyle change and good eating habits. Lifestyle changes can help prevent high blood pressure such as; Maintain a healthy diet Be physically active Avoid … Read more
On this day, May 16, in 1584, Santiago de Vera, the first president of the Real Audiencia, began his term as the sixth Governor-General of the Philippines after his appointment following the death of his predecessor Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa. During his term, the wooden palisade that protected Manila from foreign incursions was rebuilt … Read more