The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Carlos P. Romulo Today, January 14, is the 124th birth anniversary of National Artist Carlos Romulo. He was born on January 14, 1899. Carlos P. Romulo’s multifaceted career spanned 50 years of public service as an educator, soldier, university president, journalist, and diplomat. It is common knowledge that he was the first Asian president of … Read more
Today, January 14, is the 87th birth anniversary of the National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Asia Imao (January 14, 1936). A native of Sulu, Abdulmari Asia Imao was a sculptor, painter, photographer, ceramist, documentary filmmaker, cultural researcher, writer, and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture. Through his works, the indigenous ukkil, sarimanok and … Read more
Today, January 14, is the 113th birth anniversary of National Artist for Historical Literature Carlos Quirino. (Died May 20, 1999) Carlos Quirino, a biographer, had the distinction of having written one of the earliest biographies of Jose Rizal titled The Great Malayan. Quirino’s books and articles span the whole gamut of Philippine history and culture–from … Read more
Dr. Arnel A. Salvador Let’s get to know more about the members of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). Dr. Arnel A. Salvador is recognized for his significant contributions and pioneering work in experimental condensed matter and applied solid-state physics, specifically in the fabrication of optoelectronic devices using Groups III-V semiconductors … Read more
Today is the 108th birth anniversary of National Artist Severino Montano. SEVERINO MONTANONational Artist for Theater (2001)(January 3, 1915 – December 12, 1980) Playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer, Severino Montano is the forerunner in institutionalizing “legitimate theater” in the Philippines. Taking up courses and graduate degrees abroad, he honed and shared his expertise with … Read more