The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, April 10, is the birth of National Artist Benedicto R Cabrera (1942) and Manlilikha ng Bayan Masino Intaray (1943). 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 1938, … Read more
On this day, April 9, in 1942 the USAFFE forces led by Gen. Edward P King Jr. surrendered to the Japanese. In 1961 passed RA No. 3022 designates April 9 of every year as Bataan Day. In 1983, EO No. 203 called it the Day of Bravery. RA No. 9492 s2007 Bravery Day was moved … Read more
On this day, April 8, in 1975, the inauguration of the Friendship Tower in Bagac, Bataan symbolized the restoration of a friendship between Japan and the Philippines. 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
On this day, April 7, is the death of National Artist Cesar F Legaspi (1994). 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 1948, the World Health Organization was founded.https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-7 On … Read more
On this day, April 6, in 1924 the first Balagtasan took place in Manila. The competitors are Jose Corazon de Jesus and Florentino Collantes. 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 … Read more