The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, June 16, in 1938, Filipino dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Ramon Obusan was born in Legazpi City, Albay. He is best known for his comprehensive and in-depth research and documentation of the dances and music of different Filipino ethnic groups. In 1971, he established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a performing … Read more
On this day, June 15, marks the birth anniversary of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She is the first Filipina to be elected as judge of the International Criminal Court. Miriam Defensor Santiago was born in Iloilo City in 1945. She is the eldest of 7 children, most of whom she helped to send through … Read more
On this day, June 14, in 1971, Carlos P. Garcia, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, died in Quezon City. Carlos Garcia served as Foreign Affairs Secretary from December 1953 to August 1957. He also served as President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961. As President, Garcia adopted a “Filipino First Policy,” which gives preferences … Read more
On this day, June 13, in 1993, Benjie Paras returns to the Shell lineup and played his first game in the 1993 PBA season. The Tower of Power wanted out of his team before the season started and has expressed his desire to play for Shell’s rival Ginebra San Miguel. 2010 On this day, June … Read more
On this day, June 11, 2005, whistleblower and former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy Director Samuel Ong sought shelter at the San Carlos Seminary in Guadalupe, Makati. The day before he revealed he had the “Mother of All Tapes” containing the alleged full wiretapped conversation of Election Commissioner Virgilio Garcellano and Philippine President Gloria … Read more