Tag: President Manuel L. Quezon
The Birthplace of President Manuel A. Roxas
The future president of the Republic of the Philippines was born to Gerardo Roxas, Sr. and Rosario Acuña in this house in the former town of Capiz, Capiz on January 1, 1892. Manuel Acuña Roxas had a... Read More
The Leyte Landing Memorial Site National Historical Landmark in Palo, Leyte
People of the Philippines: I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil – soil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples. We have come, dedicated and... Read More
Mount Samat: The Shrine of Valour (Part 2)
The Dambana ng Kagitingan was built by President Ferdinand E. Marcos to commemorate the heroism and sacrifices of the combined Filipino and American forces during the Second World War. Perched at the ... Read More
The Legacy of General Paulino Santos
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. – William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night There was a man who was destined to achieve greatness not for himsel... Read More
Tagaytay City: The Philippines’ Second Summer Capital
Tagaytay City is one of the most scenic and popular destinations near the national capital Manila. The eighth to be chartered, it was made into city upon the approval of Commonwealth Act No. 338 by Pr... Read More
Gen. Vicente Lim and the 41st Philippine Division
The idyllic town of Calamba, Laguna birthed on this date in 1888 the highest ranking Filipino military officer during the Second World War. The first Filipino graduate of the United States Military Ac... Read More
The Legacy of Don Teodoro R. Yangco
There is more to San Antonio, Zambales other than its beautiful coves, white beaches, magnificent islands, Spanish-era lighthouse, and abundant sea. There is a monument in front of the town hall so co... Read More