The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, September 21, in 1972, Proclamation No. 1081, an order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos that imposes Martial Law throughout the Philippines, took effect. Marcos issued the order to prolong his term in office, but with the pretext of “saving the republic from communism” and “creating a new society” that is on the … Read more
On this day, September 20, in 2017, the Philippines signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City, USA. During the signing, Foreign Affairs Sec. Alan Peter S. Cayetano called on nuclear-weapon States to join the international community in making the world a safer place. … Read more
On this day, September 19, in 1991, Republic Act No. 7157 or the “Philippine Foreign Service Act” was enacted. This law aims to strengthen PH Foreign Service by enhancing the skills & competencies of the Career Foreign Service Corps, ensuring meritorious promotions in the Foreign Service & upgrading the salaries & allowance of foreign service … Read more
On this day, September 18, in 1891, Jose Rizal’s “El Filibusterismo” (“The Subversive”) was printed in Ghent, Belgium. Written in Spanish, the novel inspired the people of the Philippines to revolt against Spain, culminating in the Philippine Revolution of 1896. Set in a fictional town of San Diego, the novel begins where the Noli … Read more
Are you craving for Filipino foods in Portugal? Try pork barbeque, chicken adobo, and vegetable spring rolls at A Diplomata Catering and Food Sourcing in Lisbon. A Diplomata Catering and Food Sourcing is located at Rua Galvao, 1400-177, Lisbon, Portugal. A Diplomata’s best-sellers are Pork Barbecue, Chicken Adobo, and Vegetable Spring Rolls. Pork … Read more