The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Meet Joselito Caasi Padilla, a former sea urchin diver who is now a certified seaman. Joselito Caasi Padilla was only five years old when he started diving for sea urchin to help with his family’s daily expenses. But even in this difficult situation, he dreamed of becoming a seaman and continued to persevere … Read more
Today, August 31, 2022, is the 110th birth anniversary of Ramon Valera, National Artist for Fashion Design. Ramon Valera, a national artist for fashion design was born on August 31, 1912, and passed away on May 25, 1972. The contribution of Ramon Valera, whose family hails from Abra, lies in the tradition of excellence of … Read more
Remembering the life and works of National Artist for Music Lucrecia R. Kasilag on her 14th death anniversary. Lucrecia Kasilag was an educator, composer, performing artist, administrator, and cultural entrepreneur of national and international caliber, who involved herself wholly in sharpening the Filipino’s appreciation of music. She pioneered the task of discovering Filipino roots through … Read more
Today, August 30 is the 168th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. Del Pilar. Today we commemorate Marcelo H. del Pilar who left remarkable legacies as a prominent philosopher and renowned historical figure. Today, we do our heroes proud. With the Freedom of Information Program, attaining accurate information is now easy. Marcelo H. Del Pilar birth … Read more
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is marking the 111th birth anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay this Friday, 31 August 2018, at his childhood home, now the Museo ni Ramon Magsaysay in Castillejos, Zambales. Among the highlights of the event is the unveiling of a new full-body statue of the former president and the … Read more