Exploring Tuguegarao’s St. Peter Cathedral Nestled in the heart of Tuguegarao City on Rizal Street stands the magnificent St. Peter Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as Tuguegarao Cathedral. This 18th-century architectural marvel is not only a testament to the...
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...
When we heard about La Union, the first things comes to one’s mind is the Surf Town of San Juan and its more than just beaches. Recently, I was on La Union and I’ve discovered a seemingly interesting place in Sta. Rita Agoo. They are calling it Agoo Eco-Park, a...
My visit to Cagayan is never complete without having a bite of Tuguegarao’s Pancit Batil Patong. That is why I always make sure to drop by at Tuguegarao first before heading home to my hometown at Gattaran, just to satisfy my cravings for their popular pancit....
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Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Foremost Marcos opponent whose assassination in August 1983 sparked widespread resistance to Marcos regime and eventually led to its downfall. Widely known as “Ninoy,” born in 1932, began career as journalist, first gained fame by negotiating surrender of Luis Taruc, leader of Hukbalahap insurgency; later entered politics and successively elected mayor, province governor and senator. Rambunctious, articulate and ambitious. Arrested when Marcos declared martial law in September 1972, spent nearly eight years in jail before going into exile in United States. (In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines - Stanley Karnow)
