The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Today, March 13, 2023, is the 22nd death anniversary (March 13, 2001) of National Scientist Encarnacion Alzona (+), a distinguished historian, feminist, and Rizalist. National Scientist Alzona was a well-known educator and suffragist. She was a leader in the Filipino feminist movement of the 1930s and the first Filipino woman to earn a doctoral degree. … Read more
Introducing our Learning Facilitator for Waray…Ligaya Villablanca @chickenligaya @movingeyelands Born and raised in Tacloban City, Leyte, Ligaya Villablanca is a believer in the universality found in regional cinema. As an alumna of BFA Cinema from the University of San Carlos, she was an acting officer of CINEMATA for three consecutive years; Founded the film exhibition … Read more
Introducing our Learning Facilitators, for Sugbuanun (Cebuano)… Anthea Zamora @theazamo Thea Zamora is a 24-year-old young professional who was born and raised in Buglas (Negros Island), Philippines. In 2018, Thea graduated with a BS in Foreign Affairs from Silliman University. She has a diverse background, having lived and studied in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and … Read more
Introducing our Learning Facilitators, for Sugbuanun (Cebuano)… Sharrie Villaver @hoysharreh Sharrie Villaver is an artist, fashion enthusiast, and Visayan precolonial culture preservation advocate. She won the grand prize winner for the University of the Philippines system-wide cultural costume competition for quincentennial celebrations. Having studied theatre (University of Cebu, Arts and Design) and fine art (University … Read more
Lt. Jose C. Gozar A hero is a person who in face of danger, combats adversity through impressive feats of ingenuity, bravery, or strength, after sacrificing his own. personal concerns for the greater good”. Lt. Jose Conco Gozar was one of the Five Filipino pilots headed by Capt. Jesus Villamor engaged the vastly superior Japanese … Read more