On August 31, 1907, Ramon Magsaysay, seventh President of the Philippines, hailed by his countrymen as the “Champion of the Masses”, was born in Iba, Zambales, from a blacksmith father and a school teacher mother. Over time, Ramon Magsaysay has become the figurehead of integrity, compassionate governance, and true public service. To honor those who […]
The Liberal Party, which has been tagged as “dilawan,” strongly denies allegations that its members attempted to bribe Saldy and Lorenza Delos Santos to use the death of their son Kian for political propaganda. The party has not made any contact with Mr. and Mrs. Delos Santos outside of commiserating with them at Kian’s wake […]
On August 30, 1850, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, one of the leading propagandists for reforms in the country, known by his pen name Plaridel, was born in Cupang (now Barangay San Nicolas), Bulacan.
SEN. FRANK DRILON: The theme of heroism for today’s day of recollection is embedded in the ideals of Democracy. All Filipinos who gave their lives for the nation made their ultimate sacrifices to the altar of Democracy. Let us remember, on this day, how many times in our history our forebears fought valiantly against tyranny. […]
Ang Hamon ng Araw ng mga Bayani Ngayon Ngayong Araw ng mga Bayani, binibigyang karangalan at pagpapahalaga natin ang sakripisyo ng mga karaniwang Pilipinong tumugon sa hamon ng kanilang panahon, mga panahong tinatakot ang mamamayan para mailuklok ang diktadurya. Kilala natin ang ilan sa kanila dahil nasusulat ang kanilang pangalan sa mga bantayog o libro […]
1901: The Establishment of Silliman University On 28 August 1901, Silliman Institute, later known as Silliman University, is established as the first American university in the Philippines by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. It is the first American university in the Philippines and the entire Asian continent. The university is named after Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman, a retired businessman and philanthropist […]
On August 26, 1930, on the 34th anniversary of the 1896 Katipunan Revolt, Crisanto Evangelista announced the birth of the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP), the Communist Party of the Philippines. Less than three months later, on the 13th anniversary of the Russian Bolshevik Revolution, he formally established the PKP and proclaimed its objectives.
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By Florencio B. Abad Former President of the Liberal Party of the Philippines (This is excerpted from a speech delivered at the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats after the May 2016 elections.) The title of this should be along this line: “How to Govern Successfully, and Fail in the End.” But kidding aside, this […]
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By Francis Pangilinan, President of the Liberal Party of the Philippines Author’s note: From being the ruling party to the party at the margins, we at the Liberal Party are currently undertaking a process of deep consultation with our members and other stakeholders in order to determine together our strategic direction. These are my […]
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By Leni Robredo Vice President of the Philippines (This is excerpted from a speech delivered at the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats after the May 2016 elections.) There are moments in our lives that shine brighter than others. Like when I met [my husband] Jesse. Or when I saw my children’s faces for the […]