The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Balintawak LRT Station was named after “Balintawak,” the first referred venue of the cry of Balintawak, now called the cry of pugad lawin. The so-called cry officially kicked off the Philippine Revolution. The exact date and location are still contested, but it happened sometime in August 1896 in Caloocan, where both Balintawak and Pugad … Read more
Apung Malyari is the goddess of the moon and ruler of the eight rivers. Apung Malyari is a mortal enemy of Aring Sinukuan. She is the keeper/guardian of Mount Pinatubo. (Filipino Mythology)((Kapampangan Mythology) Apung Malyari is the equivalent of Mayari in tagalong stories. Si Apung Malyari ay mortal na kaaway ni Aring Sinukuan. Siya ang … Read more
On this day, June 26, in 1945, the Philippines signed the United Nations (UN) Charter, with future UN General Assembly President and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Carlos P. Romulo representing the Philippine Commonwealth delegation. The Philippines is one of the 51 founding members of the UN. 1892 On this day, June 26, in … Read more
The flag of the Philippines is one of the important symbols of the country. Its three main colors are blue, red, and white. The blue color of the Philippine flag means the peace that matters in the development of the country. The red color means courage that remembers the strong will of citizens. White … Read more
The National Anthem of the Philippines Bayang Magiliw Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng Puso Sa Dibdib Mo’y Buhay. Lupang Hinirang, Duyan ka ng Magiting. Sa Manlulupig, Di ka Pasisiil. Sa Dagat at Bundok, Sa Simoy at Sa Langit Mong Bughaw, May Dilag Ang Tula At Awit Sa Pagplayang Minamahal. Ang Kislap ng Watawat Mo’y Tagumpay … Read more