Solon appeals for war vets

Manila, Philippines – Double the financial assistance to bury the country’s World War 2 heroes. This, according to a Bataan lawmaker, is the perfect gift Congress and government can offer the remaining Filipino World War 2 warriors when the country commemorates Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Reading J.P.E.

MANILA, Philippines — The first copy of Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was presented Thursday by the author/biographer to President Benigno S. Aquino III, son of the President who fired JPE from her cabinet after he broke away from and broke the martial-law rule of Ferdinand Marcos, effectively paving the way for Corazon C. Aquino to take the presidency.  Read More »

We remember Josefa Llanes Escoda on her 114th Birth Anniversary

Manila, Philippines – Today, we remember a woman who dedicated her life in helping others and serving the country. Josefa Llanes Escoda was born on September 20, 1898, in Dingras, Ilocos Norte. After graduating as salutatorian in high school from Laoag Provincial High School, Josefa went to Manila and studied at the Philippine Normal College where she earned her Elementary Teacher’s... 

Museum to honor Pinoy veterans

Manila, Philippines – The USS Hornet Museum is set to honor the accomplishments of Filipino World War II veterans on board the decommissioned aircraft carrier which has been recognized by the United States government as a National Historic Landmark.  Read More »

Tribute to ‘King Of Comedy’

MANILA, Philippines – I am taking this opportunity to share with readers of this column my thoughts about Rodolfo Vera Quizon, better known as “Dolphy – the King of Comedy,” an entertainer extraordinaire, a thespian par excellence, and a true friend. I will forever be indebted to Dolphy, one of the few gems of our entertainment world, for supporting my advocacies, and especially... 

Remembering Doña Marcela M. Agoncillo on her 152nd Birth Anniversary

Manila, Philippines – Doña Marcela M. Agoncillo also known as “Roselang Hubog“ was born on June 24, 1860, in Taal, Batangas to respected and religious parents Francisco Marino and Eugenia Coronel. She was educated in a convent noted for its rigid rules, the Sta. Catalina College in Intramuros, where she learned Spanish, music, the feminine crafts, and social graces. Incoming... 

Philippines celebrates Independence Day today

MANILA, Philippines – On June 12, 1898, General Emilio F. Aguinaldo proclaimed at the balcony of his ancestral home on Calle Real in Kawit, Cavite, the independence of the Republic of the Philippines, and the Philippine flag was hoisted as the national anthem called Marcha Filipina was played in the presence of a huge crowd.  Read More »

Banking history (Part II)

MANILA, Philippines – Last week, we discussed the growth of banking in the Philippines during the Spanish and American colonial periods. In this second article of our four-part series on the history of banking in the country, we will examine how banking developed during the Commonwealth era and under the Philippine Republic. Incoming search terms:banking history-part II (1)History... 

Speaking Out History of Banking in Philippines (Part I)

MANILA, Philippines — MAYBE you’ve wondered when the business of banking first came about in the Philippines. Or maybe you’re curious if banks existed during the Spanish and American colonial periods, and how they fared during the Japanese occupation. Incoming search terms:history of banks in the philippines (1) Read More »

Remembering Felipe Padilla de Leon

Manila, Philippines – IN many years as a cultural worker, I have witnessed the declining interest of today’s generation in their own cultural heritage. Incoming search terms:payapang daigdig by felipe de leon (51)payapang daigdig lyrics by felipe de leon (47)lyrics of payapang daigdig by felipe de leon (24)payapang daigdig lyrics felipe de leon (21)payapang daigdig ni felipe...