Juan de Salcedo was a prominent figure in Philippine history, known for his significant contributions to the Spanish colonization of the archipelago. Born in 1549 in Spain, Salcedo was the grandson of Miguel López de Legazpi, the first Spanish governor-general of the...
Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, better known as Jose Rizal, is widely regarded as the national hero of the Philippines. Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Rizal’s life journey was marked by his passion for education, writing, and...
St. Paul’s Academy in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines holds a significant place in the educational landscape of the region. Founded in 1904 by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, the academy has played a vital role in providing quality education rooted...
On August 12, 1898, American forces captured Manila during the Battle of Manila and on August 14, 1898 established the United States Military Government of the Philippine Islands. Within 6 months the Philippine–American War started and culminated in the 1899 Battle of...
On 29 January 1945, 6th Ranger C-Company met up with 250 Filipino guerrillas. They headed toward Cabanatuan, where the Japanese operated a prisoner of war camp holding American Prisoners since the Battle or Corregidor in 1942. At 7.44 p.m. the Rangers launched their...
