People

Santanina Tillah Rasul (Senator and Advocate)

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The NHCP joins the Filipino people in mourning the passing of Senator Santanina Tillah Rasul on 29 November 2024. Born on 14 September 1930 in Siasi, Sulu, she made history by becoming the first Muslim woman to serve in the Senate of the Philippines and the first Muslim senator to win reelection. Before this, she … Read more

Julius K Alejo

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Julius K Alejo (Pillar of Iloilo Local History and Heritage (1945 – 2024)The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) expresses its condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Julius K. Alejo, President of the Alimodian Heritage Conservation Society, Inc. on his untimely passing on 27 November 2024. Sir Julius has been a … Read more

Michael Miller Picat

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Michael Miller Picat: Cordilleran Educator Wins Prestigious Gawad Tugatog Award Michael Miller Picat, a dedicated college instructor and research editor at St. Louis College of Bulanao in Tabuk City, Kalinga, has been honored with the Gawad Tugatog Outstanding Global Educator Award. This prestigious recognition highlights his remarkable contributions to research and education. Michael’s commitment to … Read more

Maria Angela Abrera Ponce

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Maria Angela Abrera Ponce: A Proud Baguio Native Receives Gawad Mabini Award Maria Angela Abrera Ponce, the Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Gawad Mabini Award, one of the highest honors in Philippine diplomacy. On July 5, 2024, during the 126th anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, she was conferred … Read more