The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, April 19, in 1937, Joseph Ejercito Estrada was born in Tondo, Manila. In 1901 President Emilio Aguinaldo issued a manifesto calling for his comrades to surrender and promote peace. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development … Read more
On this day, April 18, in 1591, Saint Pope Gregory Xiv issued a decree establishing reparation for the enslaved European Catholics in the Philippines (Bulla Cum Sicuti). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. … Read more
The first and only Level-2 hospital in General Mariano Alvarez The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has granted PHP 400 million in funding support for the construction of the Healthstar Hospital and Medical Center (HHMCI), the first and only Level-2 hospital in General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite. Through this project, DBP hopes to address … Read more
The Republic of the Philippines and Mexico celebrated 70 years of formal diplomatic relations on April 14! The two countries established diplomatic relations on April 14, 1953. Common Ground The Barong Tagalog, the Philippine national costume and traditional formal shirt for men are similar to the Guayabera, the Mexican traditional shirt for men. There are … Read more
Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos Let’s get to know more about the members of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos is a remarkable specialist in the field of biotechnology. She is recognized for her notable contributions to biochemistry and biopharmaceutical drug development from the laboratory to the marketplace. … Read more