The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, March 13, is the death anniversary of National Scientist Encarnacion Alzona (2001). 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]. On this day in 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, … Read more
On this day, March 12, in 1973, Senator Benigno S Aquino Jr and Jose W Diokno were arrested and imprisoned at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija. Today is also the death day of Manlilikha ng Bayan Darhata Sawabi (2005). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with … Read more
On this day, March 11, in 1947, the parity right amendment to the constitution of 1935 was approved by a plebiscite. This amendment gives equal rights to Americans to use the natural resources of the Philippines. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. … Read more
On this day, March 10, in 1947 an attempt to kill President Manuel Roxas took place when Julio Guillen threw a grenade at him. He was saved by Gen. Mariano Castañeda but 2 were killed in the grenade explosion. The incident took place in Plaza Miranda. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: … Read more
On this day, March 8, is the birth of National Scientist Gregorio Y Zara (1902). 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]. On this day in 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight 370 flight Kuala Lumpur … Read more