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HISTORY MATTERS
The Gumilas and the Climacos
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Today, July 24, 2024, in Katy, Texas, USA, a Requiem Mass will be held for Ramon Lucero Gumila Sr., who passed away on July 13, just nine days shy of his 103rd birthday. While I called him Tio Ramon, he was really...
Political dynasties: Rivals, romances, and realignments
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Recently, the country temporarily forgot about its problems and became obsessed about a photo of Josh and Bimby Aquino (sons of Kris Aquino) with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos.
Lucio and Simplicio Godino: The Samar United Twins
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 10, 2024 - 12:00am
This week on July 13 in 1929, the Philippines’ earliest known and perhaps our most famous conjoined twins --or “Siamese” twins-- the Godino brothers, had a double wedding to Victorina and Natividad...
“Hilda” Marcos and name variations in birth records
by Todd Sales Lucero - July 3, 2024 - 12:00am
This week on July 2 in 1929, Imelda Romualdez was born in San Miguel, Manila.
Pride and discovery in Brunei
by Todd Sales Lucero - June 26, 2024 - 12:00am
I recently visited Brunei Darussalam which is, compared to its neighbors, a relatively young nation.
Jose Rizal and the month of June
by Todd Sales Lucero - June 19, 2024 - 12:00am
June holds a special place in Philippine history, not least because it marks the birth of the national hero, Jose Rizal.
Love, law, and liberation: The Philippine divorce debate
by Todd Sales Lucero - June 12, 2024 - 12:00am
While today is the Philippines’ celebration of its independence, many Filipinos are also preoccupied with another concept of “independence”: the legalization of divorce in the country.
Of housekeepers and birth records
by Todd Sales Lucero - May 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Bamban Mayor Alice L. Guo’s ongoing hearing has produced more questions than answers.
Mayor Alice Guo and citizenship in the Philippines
by Todd Sales Lucero - May 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Recently, Filipinos have been entertained by yet another drama with the continuing Senate hearing into the alleged links of Bamban, Tarlac, Mayor Alice Guo to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). A more...
The president and the actress
by Todd Sales Lucero - May 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. has found himself in more drug-related controversies when allegations about his past illegal drug sessions surfaced through a “leaked”...
Davao and the first lady
by Todd Sales Lucero - May 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Today, May 8, 1967, Davao region was divided into three provinces when Republic Act No. 4867 was signed into law.
Heat in Pinoy history
by Todd Sales Lucero - May 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Many things happening today have already happened in the past. And while many Filipinos believe that the scorching heat we’ve been experiencing recently is something new and unfelt before, there have in fact...
The Arellanos: Patriots, architects, photographers
by Todd Sales Lucero - April 24, 2024 - 12:00am
This week on April 25 in 1888, Juan Marcos Arellano was born in Tondo, Manila, to Luis de la Cruz Arellano and Bartola de Guzman.
April 9: Bataan and bravery
by Todd Sales Lucero - April 10, 2024 - 12:00am
The celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor officially started in June of 1987, when President Corazon C. Aquino signed a law that revised the dates of official Philippine holidays and April 9 being designated...
Child mortality in Philippine history
by Todd Sales Lucero - March 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Last Friday, two children were found dead inside a vehicle in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Laughter and long memories from Down Under
by Todd Sales Lucero - March 13, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos was recently in Australia for a state visit and found himself in a controversial and embarrassing situation.
Carlos P. Romulo and the right side of history
by Todd Sales Lucero - March 6, 2024 - 12:00am
On March 8 in 1949, the first government of the State of Israel was established, where the Mapai, the Jewish United Religious Front, the liberal Progressive Party, the Sephardim and Oriental Communities, and the...
The Titanic and our tiyo’s tall tales
by Todd Sales Lucero - February 28, 2024 - 12:00am
In February of 1912, the painting of the Titanic neared completion.
Monuments, memorials, and memories
by Todd Sales Lucero - February 21, 2024 - 12:00am
This week, on February 23, 1918, Act No. 2760 was passed by the Philippine Legislature, aimed at building a national monument for Andres Bonifacio.
Love and other things
by Todd Sales Lucero - February 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Valentine's Day in the Philippines has always been big.
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