How Gomburza's Death Solidified the Secularization Movement
WEBFeb 17, 2020 · How the Death of Gomburza Led to a Wholly Filipino Church. Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora solidified the secularization movement and the nascent nationalism felt by so many. On February 17, 1872, three priests—Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora—were killed in Bagumbayan on charges of leading a mutiny of arsenal workers in Cavite with ...
Everything You Need to Know About Philippine Offshore Gaming …
WEBJul 19, 2019 · The short answer is yes. The real winners in this situation are the government and the real estate market. One of the regulations of PAGCOR is that each Philippine offshore gaming operators must have an office space of a minimum of 10,000 square meters. With 56 registered POGOs in the country, …
60 Filipino Celebrities Who Posed for FHM Philippines
WEBJun 22, 2021 · 60 Filipino Celebrities Who Posed for. FHM. Philippines. From Marian Rivera and Angel Locsin to Dina Bonnevie. Landing an FHM Philippines cover used to be a momentous occasion for models, actresses, and singers. For many, the cover shoot was a way to shed a darling persona through a provocative reintroduction to the public.
Rizal Law: Why the Catholic Church Staunchly Opposed RA 1425
WEBSep 29, 2020 · In 1955, the good statesman Senator Claro M. Recto proposed that all schools in the Philippines teach students about the life and works of Jose Rizal. In 1956, the bill was passed and is now known as Republic Act 1425, or Rizal Law. The official title of the law is much longer: An Act to Include in the Curricula of All Public and Private ...
The Life and Career of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo
WEBJun 24, 2019 · IMAGE PHOTO: MARIO LIMOS, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines for painting, grew up during a time of transition for the country. Amorsolo and his mother moved to Manila and lived with his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa, a painter. Under his uncle’s watch, he learned artistry which set the tone for his ...
20 Outstanding Entrepreneurs in the Philippines
WEBSep 17, 2017 · 1. JD Abeneza. Posted by JD Abenaza on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. The technopreneur was one of the big winners at last year’s ASEAN Business Awards, as his game development company, Zeenoh, was voted Best Innovative SME. Founded in 2008, Zeenoh’s smartphone games are designed with a strong Filipino influence.
Fascinating Filipino Inventions - Esquire Philippines
WEBMay 29, 2020 · It's important to realize that Filipinos did not invent karaoke, which is a Japanese concept featuring a person singing along a recorded accompaniment. However, in 1975, Filipino Roberto del Rosario did invent and patent the karaoke sing-along machine as we know it. Now, singing karaoke is as much …
The True Meaning of Magellan's Arrival in Philippine History
WEBMar 31, 2021 · There is an important point to be made, however. Arguments revolving around the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines representing Christianity or colonialism both stem from the same idea—the idea that this was the event that began Philippine history. By putting Magellan’s arrival on such a pedestal, we are essentially reaffirming the fact that our history, and our ...
The West Philippine Sea, Explained
WEBNov 17, 2019 · For many years before 2012, Filipinos referred to their portion of the sea bordering the west of the country as South China Sea. Then, after the tense Scarborough Shoal Standoff in 2012, the government decided to name the maritime area as the West Philippine Sea. For many decades prior to the 2012 Scarborough Shoal Standoff, the disputes in this part of the world remained dormant.
Difference Between a Regular and Special Holiday - Esquire …
WEBOct 31, 2019 · The difference between a regular holiday and a special non-working holiday is just the rate of pay you receive if you work on that day. If your employer asks you to work on a regular holiday, you will be paid 200 percent of your daily rate and cost of living allowance. For example, if your daily rate and cost of living allowance is P2,000, you ...