November 1542: Ruy Lopez de Villalobos begins his expedition to the Philippines
The month of November marks the expedition of Sir Ruy Lopez de Villalobos as he headed off from Nueva Espana (New Spain) or Mexico as most of us know it …
The month of November marks the expedition of Sir Ruy Lopez de Villalobos as he headed off from Nueva Espana (New Spain) or Mexico as most of us know it …
A public auction is being held for the late-great King of Comedy ‘Dolfy’ or Rodolfo Vera Quizon. The auction is slated for December 13 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, …
Baguio City – the City of Pines and Summer Capital of the Philippines – is a cool place to visit… in both senses of the word. Governor-General William Taft (later …
A Filipino-American soldier has become one of the people featured on the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington. 29-year-old Joseph Bacani narrowly escaped death after he was shot …
For an updated and extended version of this amazing true-life story, click here In the year 1905 a tribe known as the Igorrotes became a sensation throughout the land, but …
Lina Flor, born Carolina Flores-Trinidad, is best remembered for her writing. She became a household name during the age of radio for the drama known as Gulong ng Palad. But Lina Flor was …
On this day, October 23, 1857, a baby was born to a high-society couple in Badoc, Illocos Norte, who would one day become one of the most famous painters in …
‘The beauty of ruins lies in the eye of the beholder’. That statement seems to fall so true for the Ruins of Talisay, a stunning shell – the remains of …
October 1, 1975, changed the world of boxing forever when Mohammad Ali and ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazer came together for the third and final time. The bout between the two super-powers has been ranked …
The graft-court of the Philippines has ordered the seizure of high end art owned by the Marco family. The art is part of a judicial order issued by the court …
Miriam Defensor-Santiago – a familiar name in the Philippine political arena. Today her Senate seat could easily lead her to being the second female president of the Philippines, after Cory Aquino. Known to …
We can all recognise the Philippine flag, but not everyone is familiar with its symbolism and history. Here are some facts you might not have known about the national emblem: 1. …
The Laurel-Langley Agreement was signed and approved by both the American and Philippine governments on September 6, 1955. Senator Jose P Laurel and James M Langley negotiated terms of the …