The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, June 16, in 1938, Filipino dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Ramon Obusan was born in Legazpi City, Albay. He is best known for his comprehensive and in-depth research and documentation of the dances and music of different Filipino ethnic groups. In 1971, he established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a performing … Read more
Is it true that getting wet from the rain will make you ill? Your elders, mother, father, and other relatives always remind you to stay away from the rain because it can cause cough, colds, fever, and diarrhea. But is it true? In the “Good News” program of the GMA Network, Dr.Edwin Bien explains that it … Read more
Public Reminder About Financial Scams The Filipino public is hereby reminded by the government to be aware of and avoid being scammed by unscrupulous persons or syndicates. Government guidance against investment and insurance scams in the Philippines Inquire Inquire from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) or the … Read more
On this day, June 15, marks the birth anniversary of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She is the first Filipina to be elected as judge of the International Criminal Court. Miriam Defensor Santiago was born in Iloilo City in 1945. She is the eldest of 7 children, most of whom she helped to send through … Read more
On this day, June 14, in 1971, Carlos P. Garcia, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, died in Quezon City. Carlos Garcia served as Foreign Affairs Secretary from December 1953 to August 1957. He also served as President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961. As President, Garcia adopted a “Filipino First Policy,” which gives preferences … Read more