Diosdado Pangan Macapagal, the ninth President of the Philippines, served from 1961 to 1965 and was a significant figure in Philippine history. His presidency was marked by a range of progressive policies and key historical events that had a lasting impact on the...
The Manananggal, a creature steeped in Philippine folklore, has haunted the imaginations of Filipinos for centuries. This mythical being, whose name derives from the Tagalog word “tanggal,” meaning “to remove,” is notorious for its ability to...
Vicente Podico Lim, born on February 24, 1888, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, is a celebrated figure in Philippine history, known for his distinguished military career and heroic resistance during World War II. His life story is a testament to bravery, dedication,...
José Abad Santos was a Filipino patriot and statesman, whose life exemplifies courage, integrity, and sacrifice for his country. Born on February 19, 1886, in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, he was a part of a prominent family. His younger brother, Pedro, became...
Don Bosco, also known as Saint John Bosco, was born Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco on August 16, 1815, in Becchi, Italy. He grew up in a time of great social and economic upheaval, marked by the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and the onset of the Industrial Revolution....
Consul in Manila before World War II, tried to mobilize support for Japan among Filipinos. (In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines - Stanley Karnow)
