The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, August 19, 2019, is the 141st birth anniversary of the “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa,” Manuel L. Quezon. He was a Filipino statesman, soldier, and politician who served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. August 19 is Quezon Day. Manuel L. Quezon said, I have an abiding … Read more
On this day, August 18, 2019, is the 93rd birth anniversary of Lauro “Larry” Alcala, National Artist for Visual Arts (2018). Larry Alcala’s comic strips spiced up the slices of Filipino lives with witty illustrations executed throughout his 56 years of cartooning. He created over 500 characters and 20 comic strips in widely circulated publications. … Read more
On this day, August 17, 2019, is the 27th death anniversary of Ramon L. Muzones, National Artist for Literature. Muzones’ Notable Works include: Shri-Bishaya (1969) Malala nga Gutom (Malignant Hunger,1965) Babae Batuk sa Kalibutan (Woman Against the World,1959) Ang Gugma sang Gugma Bayaran (Love with Love Be Paid, 1955) Si Tamblot (1948) Margosatubig (1946) 1898 … Read more
On this day, August 16, in 2017, Filipino high school student Kian Loyd Delos Santos, 17 years old, was fatally shot by police officers in a dark and muddy alley in his neighborhood of Barangay 160, Libis Baesa, Caloocan City. He was loitering when the police officers conducted anti-drug operations in the area as … Read more
On this day, August 15, in 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced on national radio the surrender of Japan in the Second World War. 2019 On this day, August 15, 2019, is the 91st birth anniversary of Leandro Locsin, National Artist for Architecture. Leandro Locsin was born on August 15, 1928, and passed away on November … Read more