The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Among the three martyr priests, the least is known about Father Jacinto Zamora. His memory is even maligned by allegations that he enjoyed gambling and that it was supposedly why he became implicated in the Cavite Mutiny. However, he is remembered by his descendants as being loyal to his duties. On one occasion, according to … Read more
Manlilikha ng Bayan Rosie Sula T’boli Chanting Coming from a known clan of Datu and Bo’i in Lake Sebu, Bo’i Rosie is more than familiar with T’boli oral traditions, especially the Tudbulul; the highest form of musical expression among T’boli people. Due to her unparalleled knowledge of the art, the master epic chantress has traveled in … Read more
Remembering the legacy of Carmen de Luna In most histories in the Philippines, men are tediously studied and mentioned with their illustrious lives gracing the pages of many a history book. However, many Filipinas were able to equate or even prove themselves better than men, in the course of their lives. One of them is … Read more
Dr. Ramon Gustilo is a well-known academic and orthopedic surgeon. He was a pioneer in musculoskeletal infection research and treatment recommendations. His extensive orthopedic research prepared the basis for his successful work as an innovative surgeon. He created surgical instruments, fracture fixation devices, and implants for the benefit of the Filipinos. In 1992, Dr. Ramon … Read more
Ronnie S. Concepcion IIPh.D. Electronics and Communications EngineeringDe La Salle University Dr. Ronnie S. Concepcion II is recognized for his contributions to sophisticated computational intelligence models for precision and sustainable agriculture and decision-support systems, which result in high fertilizer use efficiency and lower chemical waste discharges. He was instrumental in developing clean food production technologies, … Read more