The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Manuel Araullo (January 1, 1853 – July 26, 1924); Chief Justice (November 1, 1921 – July 26, 1924) Before serving as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel Araullo was a judge at the Court of First Instance in Manila and the 4th District comprising the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga, and Nueva … Read more
Gerardo de Leon (September 12, 1913 – July 25, 1981) Gerardo De Leon composed pieces that served as musical accompaniment to silent films. These films served as his training ground for film production because the pictures told the story. Among his many works are the films “Daigdig ng Mga Api,” “Noli Me Tangere,” “El Filibusterismo,” … Read more
Who is Justo Takayama? Justo Takayama Ukon was a Japanese “daimyo” known as a holy man in the Catholic Church. A “daimyo” is a Japanese nobleman. He forfeited his high status so he can live in holiness under the Catholic faith, and because of this, he was exiled from Japan and was forced to flee … Read more
Father Blanco Father Manuel Blanco was an Augustinian botanist. He is known for writing one of the first botanical books in the Philippines, the “Flora de Filipinas,” which contained descriptions of plants, fruits, and vegetables found in the country. His botanical garden at the Augustinian convent in Intramuros was famous for the diversity of its … Read more
Perla S. Ocampo: National Scientist Born on July 25, 1931, renowned pediatrician and National Scientist Dr. Perla S. Ocampo is another woman in science notable for her contributions to the twin scourges of diarrheal diseases and malnutrition that have contributed to the elucidation of etiologic factors and planning of control measures that reinforced international recommendations … Read more