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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Blood Compact In Limasawa

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 29, 1521

Rajah Kolambu, chieftain of Limasawa Island along with his brother Rajah Siagu of Butuan and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sealed their friendship through a blood compact.

Earlier, the natives were given gifts as they met the Spaniards. Kolambu on the other hand offered Magellan a basket of ginger and a gold bar which he refused to accept.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 28, 1945

Rodrigo "Rody" Roa Duterte was born in Maasin, Southern Leyte. His early years were spent in Danao, Cebu, the hometown of his father Vicente Duterte who was a government worker.

His mother Soledad, a public school teacher hails from Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte.

The family migrated to Davao in 1949 and his father became governor of Davao from 1959-1965.

Duterte is a lawyer by profession, city prosecutor, OIC Vice Mayor of Davao City, Mayor of Davao for 7 terms (a total of 22 years), Vice Mayor and Congressman.

He was elected as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines and the first Mindanaoan to occupy the post.

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Ferdinand Magellan Arrives in Limasawa

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 28, 1521

Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sets foot on Philippine soil for the first time in Limasawa Island.

He was welcomed by the locals led by Rajah Kolambo who became his friend.

Magellan’s slave named Enrique made their communication possible by speaking Malay to the natives.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Gen. Arthur MacArthur's Troops Battle Filipino Forces

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 26, 1899

Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur's forces engaged Filipino troops in Malinta and Meycauayan.

Malabon was on March 25 to 26, 1899 while some parts of Caloocan, Polo and San Francisco del Monte happened on the 25th.

MacArthur's objective was to advance along the Manila-Dagupan railway and capture Malolos, the capital of the First Philippine Republic along with Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo.

The Malolos Campaign began on March 24, 1899 and was carried out by MacArthur's 2nd Division comprising 12,000 men in three brigades under Brig. Gen. Loyd Wheaton, Brig. Gen. Harrison Otis, and Brig. Gen. Irving Hale.

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Philippine Legislature Passes Act No. 2928

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 26, 1920

The Philippine Legislature passed Act No. 2928 making the Philippine Flag as the official flag of the Philippine Islands and to be flown next to the American Flag.

The flag’s Cuban blue and red were changed with the American colors.

This act repealed the Flag Law (Act No. 1696) passed on September 6, 1907, which banned the Philippine Flag or any nationalist flags, banners or symbols, particularly those identified with the Katipunan from being waved in any public place.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Pres. Cory Aquino Issues Proclamation No. 3

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 25, 1986

Pres. Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation No. 3 which established a revolutionary government after Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos was ousted from power through the EDSA People Power Revolution.

The Proclamation declared "a national policy to implement reforms mandated by the people protecting their basic rights, adopting a provisional constitution, and providing for an orderly transition to a government under a new constitution."

She abolished the 1973 Constitution and replaced it with the 1986 Freedom Constitution, and exercised both executive and legislative functions until Congress was restored in 1987 and the 1987 Constitution was ratified.

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The Cry Of Candon

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 25, 1898

Revolutionary General Federico Isabelo Abaya (1854 - May 3, 1900) led his men in the Cry of Candon (Ikkis ti Kandon) and drove away the Spaniards in the town of Candon, Ilocos Sur.

He established the Republic of Candon with Fernando Guirnalda as president and himself as general and commander-in-chief.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signs The Tydings-McDuffie Law

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 24, 1934

The Tydings-McDuffie Law or the Philippine Independence Act was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Authored by U.S. Senator Millard Tydings (Democrat) of Maryland and Alabama Representative John McDuffie (Democrat), this U.S. federal law provided for the complete independence of the Philippine Islands.

Earlier, Manuel L. Quezon headed a “Philippine Independence Mission” to Washington, D.C. to secure the act’s approval in Congress.

Please visit my personal collection featuring the stamps of President Manuel L. Quezon at http://thephilippinepresidentscollection.yolasite.com/manuel-quezon.php

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Andres Bonifacio Issues The Acta De Tejeros

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 23, 1897

Andres Bonifacio gathered his followers and came out with the "Acta de Tejeros", a document that rejected the results of the convention held in Tejeros a day earlier.

They called the gathering as disorderly and its decision invalid and illegitimate and signified their opposition to the new government.

It was signed by Bonifacio and leaders of the KKK Magdiwang council.

They later gathered at Casa Hacienda de Naic and came up with another document called the Naic Military Agreement which called for a government that was independent of the one established in Tejeros headed by President Emilio Aguinaldo.

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Mariano Ponce

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 23, 1863

Mariano Ponce (March 23, 1863 - May 23, 1918) was born in Baliuag, Bulacan.

A doctor and a writer, he joined Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and other Filipino patriots in the crusade for reforms.

He co-founded La Solidaridad with Lopez Jaena in Barcelona on February 12, 1889.

He wrote using the pseudonyms Naning, Kalipulako and Tigbalang. He was also one of the founders of Asociacion Hispano-Filipino.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Carpenter-Kiram Agreement

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 22, 1915

The Carpenter-Kiram Agreement was signed in Zamboanga, Philippine Islands between Hadji Mohammad Jamalul Kiram representing the people of the Sulu Archipelago and Frank W. Carpenter, the governor of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, under the authority of Gov. Gen. Francis Burton Harrison.

The president during that time was Thomas Woodrow Wilson.

The mutual agreement indicated the sultan's acceptance without any reservation and limitation, the sovereignty of the United States of America while renouncing his sovereignty over Sulu.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Gen. MacArthur Arrives In Melbourne

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 21, 1942

General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Melbourne, Australia after being ordered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt to leave the Philippines and be the Supreme Commander of the Pacific Area.

He earlier left Corregidor Island with his family in PT boats.

In Australia, he gave his famous line "I came through and I shall return."

General Jonathan M. Wainwright IV took over the command of all U.S. and Filipino forces in the Philippines.

President Roosevelt authorized him to continue the fight against the Japanese invaders or make terms as he saw fit.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights deserved

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Monday, March 20, 2023

King Philip II Grants Manila Its Coat Of Arms

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 20, 1596

King Philip II of Spain granted the coat of arms of the City of Manila, the first in the Philippines.

It has "a shield which shall have in the center of its upper part a golden castle on a red field, closed by a blue door and windows, and which shall be surmouvnted by a crown; and in the lower half on a blue field a half lion and half dolphin of silver, armed and langued gules—that is to say, with red nails and tongue. The said lion shall hold in his paw a sword with guard and hilt."

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Gen. MacArthur's Speech In Terowie

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition)

MARCH 20, 1942

U.S. General Douglas MacArthur issues his speech “I came out of Bataan and I shall Return” in a small railway township in Terowie, South Australia.

In his journey to Adelaide, MacArthur shortened his words to “I came through and I shall return”.

These words made him dear to the Filipinos and repeats it often in public appearances until his return two and a half years later.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Gen. Pio del Pilar Versus Gen. Loyd Wheaton

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 19, 1899

The troops of General Pio del Pilar fought against Brigadier General Loyd Wheaton's 22nd US Regular Infantry Regiment, 1st Washington Volunteers and 2nd Oregon Volunteers.

The battle in the town of Taguig began a day earlier and Sta. Ana Church became the barracks of U.S. soldiers.

General Loyd Wheaton commanded troops in battle in the American Civil War and the Philippine-American War while General Pio del Pilar led the Filipino soldiers in the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War.

The war between the Filipinos and Americans was during the presidency of William McKinley (U.S.) and Emilio Aguinaldo (Philippines).

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 19, 1731

Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang (March 19, 1731 - September 29, 1763) was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur.

After the 1763 assassination of her husband Diego who led an uprising against the Spanish regime, she continued the fight as “La Henerala”.

She led the insurgents and won many victories against the Spaniards.

Gabriela was captured and hanged in Vigan on September 23, 1763.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

The USS Vicksburg Is Tasked To Help Capture Pres. Aguinaldo

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

MARCH 18, 1901

The USS Vicksburg (Gunboat #11) under the command of Commander Edward Buttevant Barry began supporting the operations of the United States Army under Brigadier General Frederick Funston around Kasiguran Bay and Palanan Bay in Luzon.

Funston was tasked to capture President Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine-American War.

After his capture, Aguinaldo with three of his men were marched as prisoners of war towards the seashore in Palanan Bay where the ship was anchored.

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Pres. Fidel V. Ramos

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 18, 1928

Born on this day in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Fidel V. Ramos is the 12th President of the Philippines.

Popularly called FVR, he was a civil engineer and a soldier prior to taking his oath of office as president on June 30, 1992 before Chief Justice Andres Narvasa.

He is credited for the international confidence and economic turnaround of the country during his six years in office.

Ramos died on July 31, 2022 at the age of 94.

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay's Plane Crashes In Cebu

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

March 17, 1957

President Ramon Magsaysay’s term ends abruptly after his presidential plane crashes in Mt. Manunggal, Cebu and killing him instantly along with 24 other passengers.

The 7th President of the Republic of the Philippines, 49-year old Magsaysay earned the title “Champion of the Masses” for his leadership and commitment for the Filipino people.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Pres. McKinley Creates The Taft Commission

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 16, 1900

U.S. President William McKinley established the Second Philippine Commission also known as the Taft Commission upon the recommendation of the First Philippine Commission. William Howard Taft headed it until July 4, 1901.

The commission exercised legislative and limited executive powers in the Philippine Islands.

It established a judicial system with a Supreme court, replaced Spanish ordinances, made 499 laws, organized a civil service and the Philippine Constabulary among others. It was disbanded on October 16, 1916.

Taft would later become a U.S. president.

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