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First President of the Philippines Emilio F. Aguinaldo, 136th Birth Anniversary
IF you want to know the character of a person," wrote US President Abraham Lincoln, "give him power." President Emilio F. Aguinaldo wielded tremendous power during the years 1897-1901. He was Dictator, then President of the Philippines during these years. Despite the vast powers he wielded, these powers did not corrupt him. He used them, instead, to benefit his country and people – for their freedom and dignity as a people.
World Water Day: Coping with water scarcity
TO raise public awareness and focus attention on the vital need to protect and conserve water resources, World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 each year. This year’s theme "Coping with Water Scarcity" indicates the urgency to protect the Earth’s sources so that clean water and sanitation will be available to more communities.
Birth and Death Anniversaries of Revolutionary Hero: Mariano Ponce
MARCELO H. del Pilar, Mariano Ponce, and Dr. Jose P. Rizal were called the "Grand Trinity of the Reform Movement in the Philippines." They left the country to bring to the Madrid authorities the sad conditions obtaining in the Philippines – Rizal in 1882, Ponce in 1887, and Plaridel in 1889. They led the struggle for reforms in the country. Rizal and Plaridel focused on the social cancer while Ponce wrote on the history and culture of the Filipinos with the aim of uplifting their pride and dignity. Ponce outlived the two – Plaridel died in July, 1896 while Rizal was executed in December, 1896.
Philippine Army 110th Anniversary
THE Philippine Army is an institution with an illustrious history. Valor is its identity. It was born in the field of battle on March 22, 1897. While the enemy was attacking, the revolutionary leaders met at Tejeros and established a revolutionary government and a revolutionary army with General Artemio "Vibora" Ricarte as its first Captain General.
Witnesses to Jesus
John 5:31-47
With baby steps
THERE is a great disconnect between what we say formally in formal, solemn pledges and what we do in the fulfillment of our everyday duties.
Afraid of history
WHENEVER I write about the American occupation of Filipinas, I receive angry letters accusing me of blaming the USA "for our ills." It never fails; there are fellow Filipinos out there (some living overseas) who are incensed because they think I am calling the USA bad. Aside from these "Americanistas," there are "Hispanistas" who are just as enraged at my constant delving and think that I am up to no good, Frankly, I am baffled by such negative reactions, which compel me to burrow even more relentlessly into the forbidden chambers of our history.
The ICC is alive and well
WHEN the idea of establishing a permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute crimes against humanity was first broached during the Clinton administration, American officials were concerned that America, as a world power, would become a target of political prosecution. During the Bush administration, the US position at first hardened against the court because of the Iraq war and instead of joining the court, bilateral immunity agreements were made with other countries threatening sanctions if they did not comply – a predictably unpopular policy, as US Secretary of State Rice admitted recently.
With undue harshness
REP. Satur Ocampo is 67 years old, sickly, harassed to the point of near collapse, and very tired. But he has the courage of a man defying ill treatment.
Filipinas & America (PART IV)
BUT for the restrictions, the favored destination of our overseas workers is the US and the favored destiny of bright or rich students is an American university.
Mother and son
FOR the life of me, I cannot picture Cecile Licad pregnant. Can you?
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