The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, July 18, in 1875, Filipina revolutionary Marina Dizon was born in Trozo, Manila. She was one of the first women to join the Katipunan revolutionary secret society in 1893, is the daughter of its founding member Jose Dizon. She married Jose Turiano Santiago, also a Katipunero. She served as the keeper of … Read more
On this day, July 16, in 1990, the Luzon earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7 killed 1,600 people. Affected cities and provinces are: You may want to read:
On this day, July 15, in 1942, Filipino politician and guerrilla leader Wenceslao Q. Vinzons died at the age of 31 after being bayoneted by Japanese forces in Daet, Camarines Norte for refusing to pledge allegiance to Japan. As one of the first Filipinos to organize a guerrilla movement against the Japanese, Vinzons became … Read more
It has been 32 years since the Cordillera started the pursuit of regional autonomy. in 2010, only 42% of the roads in the region are paved but in 2019, 92% of the roads are finished. But the journey to build one greater cordillera continues. Another chapter of the Cordillera’s pursuit for regional autonomy unfolds, the … Read more
On this day, July 13, in 1860, Filipino revolutionary and labor leader Jose Turiano Santiago was born in Trozo, Manila. He and his wife Marina Dizon were members of the Katipunan, where his father-in-law Jose Dizon was a founding member. He was arrested following the outbreak of the 1896 Philippine Revolution but was released in … Read more