The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
British Siege of Manila 1762 On September 24, 1762, British forces began their attack on Manila. This was part of the Seven Year’s War that was being fought around the world between Great Britain and the allied nations of France and Spain. 10,000 British troops landed in Malate advancing north to besiege the Walled City. … Read more
The Siege of Manila 1898 In 1898, Manila was under attack from Filipino Revolutionaries and American troops. The Philippine Revolution was in its second year and the Spanish-American War opened with the destruction of the Spanish Pacific Fleet at Manila Bay near Cavite Puerto. 40,000 revolutionaries under Emilio Aguinaldo besieged Manila on land, while the … Read more
For today’s Museum From Home series in celebration of Philippine Veterans Week, let’s memorialize the gallantry of Boholano guerillas who bravely engaged with Japanese troops against overwhelming odds in the historic Battle of Ubujan. The incident took place on October 22, 1942, shortly after the local guerillas’ clash at Moalong. The triumph in the Battle … Read more
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Benefits under Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) Task Force Balik-Loob Reintegration Assistance (Php 21,000), Firearms, Explosives, and Ammunitions Remuneration, Immediate Assistance (Php 15,000), Livelihood Assistance (Php 50,000), Livelihood Materials & Implements or Employment Assistance (Php 100,000), Access to Government Services, Medical Assistance, Legal Assistance, Housing, Modified Conditional Cash Transfer, Loan & Market Access, Alternative … Read more