In the heart of the enchanting province of Laguna in the Philippines lies a hidden gem – the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. These breathtaking lakes, nestled amidst lush greenery and majestic mountains, hold within them captivating stories of nature’s power and...
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...
With Manuel Quezon, one of two most prominent politicians of U.S. colonial period. Disciplined and hardworking, but overshadowed by Quezon. Served as vice president of commonwealth government, became president following Quezon’s death in 1944. Born in 1878 in Cebu, the illegitimate son of Chinese mestizo, he owed his early career to American patronage. (In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines - Stanley Karnow)
