The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Ongpin Street, a famous street in Binondo, is named after Roman Ongpin (1847-1912). He was a Filipino-Chinese businessman and philanthropist who aided Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish and American colonial administrations in the Philippines. He also became the treasurer of Union Obrera Democratica, the first labor union in the Philippines. His statue is located beside … Read more
A statue of Alfonso Yuchengco, On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco, (February 6, 1923, to April 15, 2017). Yuchengco is a Fil-Chinese, proud of his Filipino roots, He also held our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in high esteem. In fact, two of the flagship companies of … Read more
Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Visual Arts Federico Aguilar Alcuaz on his 12th death anniversary (February 2, 2011). Federico Aguilar y Alcuaz was known for his gestural paintings in acrylic and oil. As a sculptor, he rendered abstract and figurative works in ceramics, tapestries, and even relief sculptures made of paper … Read more
Let’s get to know more about the members of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). Dr. Romel D. Gomez is recognized for his significant contributions in the fields of magnetism, nanoelectronics, surface science, and biochemical sensors. He patented the method of measuring magnetic fields on magnetically recorded media using a scanning … Read more
Jose Maceda (January 31, 1917) Today, January 31, is the 106th birth anniversary of National Artist Jose M. Maceda. Jose Maceda, composer, musicologist, teacher, and performer, explored the musicality of the Filipino deeply. Maceda embarked on a life-long dedication to the understanding and popularization of Filipino traditional music. Maceda’s research and fieldwork have resulted in … Read more