Jose Protacio Rizal

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

JUNE 19, 1861

Jose Protacio Rizal (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896), the national hero of the Philippines and pride of the Malayan race was born in Calamba, Laguna. 

He was the seventh of the nine children of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonzo y Quintos. 

Rizal was a novelist, poet, journalist, ophthalmologist and a nationalist. His two books, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo exposed the injustices of the civil and church officials that led to his arrest, trial and execution.

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

Celebrating Father's Day

It's Father's Day! 

To bond and enjoy the company of my kids in this special day, I decided to take Julian and Jerald to an afternoon treat of Chinese food at a nearby mall. 

In the evening, my and my sibling Bob together with Ricky and his wife Linda along with our kids decided to have dinner at a newly opened restaurant just right across our street named after my great grandfather Isidro Velasquez.

We had spare ribs, porkchop, chicken and pizzas acoompanied by coke and some beer. It was a night that everyone enjoyed.

Afternoon Chinese treat

Father's Day celebration with family and friends

The Preparatory Committee For Philippine Independence

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

JUNE 18, 1943

The Japanese High Command gave an order to create a Preparatory Committee for Philippine Independence with the aim of making a constitution. 

The task was given to the KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong PiIipinas), a political party created by the Philippine Executive Commision headed by Jorge Vargas. 

After the constitution was finished and ratified, an election was held for the members of the unicameral National Assembly. Benigno S. Aquino Sr. became the speaker. Jose P. Laurel was elected president of the 2nd Philippine Republic.

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

Photo credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/

University Of The Philippines

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

JUNE 18, 1908

The University of the Philippines, the national university was founded after the First Philippine Legislature passed Act No. 1870 also known as the “University Act” upon the recommendation of Secretary of Public Instruction W. Morgan Schuster. 

Act No. 1870 authorized the Governor General to establish the University of the Philippines in the “city of Manila, or at any point he may deem most convenient.” 

U.P. today provides the largest degree programs in the country and Senate Resolution No. 276 recognizes it as the “nation’s premiere university”. 

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

Photo credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/

Lazaro Francisco, National Artist For Literature

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

JUNE 17, 1980

Lazaro Francisco (February 22, 1898 - June 17, 1980), the National Artist for Literature and the recipient of the Republic Cultural Heritage Award for Literature in 1970 passed away on this day.

Born in Orani, Bataan, Francisco wrote short stories and plays. He also wrote novels that were serialized in Liwayway, the weekly Tagalog magazine. 

His nationalism showed in his novels that include: Singsing na Pangkasal, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus, Ilaw sa Hilaga, Binhi at Bunga, Cesar, Sugat ng Alaala, Ama, Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig, and Daluyong.

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

Photo credit: http://www.lazarofrancisco.com

Battle Of San Fernando

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

JUNE 16, 1899

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo gathered his army of around 4,000 with the purpose of retaking the town of San Fernando in Pampanga. 

The Battle for San Fernando began when Aguinaldo’s revolutionary army attacked U.S. positions in the strategic town and used several pieces of artillery. 

The American troops under Gen. Arthur MacArthur repulsed the Filipinos who retreated. Earlier on May 5, 1899, the Americans captured San Fernando with the defeated Filipino troops of Gen. Antonio Luna burning the church, several buildings and railway station before they left.

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

Photo credit: http://philippineamericanwar.webs.com/

New Orgonite Devices In The Making

I love orgonites and the positiveness they bring! They amazingly work and I keep on getting testimonies from a lot of friends on how these devices have helped them in their daily lives. 

Today, these are the new orgonite devices in greens and oranges ready for delivery to friends in a day or two after they are dryed, cleansed and actvated.