The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Meet them at the Kalinaw Kultura Launch on November 29 at Abreeza Mall Davao, 1:30 pm. The Kalinaw Kultura is a program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Tagabawa means living belong Mt.Apo. They are very meticulous and careful about their clothes. … Read more
Santiago Alvarez “Kidlat ng Apoy” is known in Cavite for his bravery after he leads many battles in the province which include the “Battle of Dalahican”, the first great victory of the Filipinos against the Spaniards. Kilala sya sa Cavite sa kanyang katapangan matapos niyang pangunahan ang maraming laban ng katipunan sa probinsya kabilang … Read more
The first Filipino hero is Lapu-Lapu. Lapu-Lapu was the first Filipino to fight colonization after he and his men blocked Magellan’s fleet in the Battle of Mactan in 1521. This event consequently, delayed the occupation of the Philippines by Spain for more than 40 years. Siya ang unang Filipino na nilabanan ang kolonisasyon matapos nilang … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently undertaking a state visit to the Philippines, from 20 to 21 November 2018. Here are some fast facts on the bilateral relations between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China: DFA On June 1975, Philippines and People’s Republic of China established formal bilateral relations China’s official country name … Read more
Remembering Captain Jose Calugas Captain Jose Calugas is the first Filipino to receive the Medal of Honor from the United States. He is a mess sergeant of a battery (artillery) during world war II. The action for which the award was made took place near Culis, Bataan Province, Philippine Islands, on 16 January 1942. A … Read more