The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Baldomero Aguinaldo, first cousin of Emilio Aguinaldo, was born on 27 February 1869, to parents Cipriano Aguinaldo and Silveria Baloy in Kawit, Cavite. A graduate of law and a farmer by nature, Baldomero Aguinaldo along with Emilio Aguinaldo, Candido and Daniel Tirona established the Katipunan’s Magdalo Council and became its president. He also became the … Read more
Busalian means “enchanting”, a spell-binder, or one possessing power or influence over others. A famous man. A hero. One of them is Peque Gallaga. Direk Peque is among the Philippines’ leading directors whose movies have spanned different genres. Peque Gallaga’s generosity of spirit has touched the lives of many generations of artists. … Read more
Godofredo S. Samonte or Nyol Guding as he was called by those who are close to him, was born to Raymundo Samonte Jr and Angela Samonte in San Roque, Cavite on November 08, 1904. His parents died early, so his uncle Ramon Samonte and aunt Francisca de Leon took the responsibility of taking care of … Read more
The first Filipina to lead an uprising against a foreign power Gabriela Silang (1731-1763) perhaps the most well-known of all heroines in the Philippines, often mentioned in tandem with her husband Diego in their revolt against Spain. But too often we forget that Gabriela had her own fair share of heroic acts as “the first … Read more
Luke Espiritu is a labor organizer, a lawyer, and an advocate for human rights, climate justice, and gender equality. Profile Renecio “Luke” S. Espiritu Jr.Born in Bacolod CityBirthday: October 18, 1974Partylist: #123 Partido Lakas ng Masa Education Juris DoctorAteneo de Manila School of Law (2002) AB Communication Ateneo de Manila University (1997) High SchoolAteneo de … Read more