Category: history
National History Month theme 2021: “Celebrating Victory and Humanity”
Education institutions in all levels across the Philippines will be celebrating the annual National History Month this August. According to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines or NHCP, the theme for […]
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#WalangPasok – August 19 2021 declared holiday in Quezon City
The Philippines will be making the 143rd birth anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon this August 19, Thursday. The day is a special non-working holiday in Quezon City as well as the […]
history / holiday announcements
#WalangPasok – July 23 2021 declared holiday in Batangas
The country will be marking the 157th birth anniversary of hero and revolutionary leader Apolinario Mabini this July 23, Friday. The day is a special non-working public holiday throughout Batangas, Mabini’s home […]
Buwan ng Wika 2021 tema: “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino”
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2021 Ang “Buwan ng Wika” ay isa sa mga inaantabayanang kaganapan sa lahat ng antas ng paaralan sa buong bansa, mapa-elementarya, sekondarya, at maging sa kolehiyo kada taon. […]
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#WalangPasok – May 7 2021 declared a holiday in Pampanga
The Philippines will mark the 79th death anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, former Supreme Court Chief Justice and World War II hero, this coming May 7, Friday. It is a special non-working […]
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#WalangPasok – March 27 2018 declared holiday in San Juan City
The people of San Juan City will be celebrating its 111th annual foundation day anniversary this coming March 27, Tuesday. “Araw ng San Juan” is a special non-working holiday in that Metro […]
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#WalangPasok – March 22 2018 declared holiday in Cavite
The Philippines will be marking the 149th birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, officially recognized as the country’s first president, this March 22, Thursday. The day has been declared a special non-working […]
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#WalangPasok – December 18 2017 declared a holiday in Iloilo
The nation will be marking the 161st birth anniversary of legendary writer and revolutionary propagandist Graciano Lopez-Jaena this December 18 2017. The day is a special non-working holiday in Iloilo province, including […]
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#WalangPasok – December 11 2017 declared a holiday in Pampanga
The province of Pampanga will be celebrating its 446th foundation anniversary this December 11. Also known as Aldo Ning Kapampangan or Pampanga Day, the day is a special non-working holiday in the said […]
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A short history of the electric fan
Ever since electricity became a regular feature in homes across the world, the development of home appliances also followed suit. These appliances help make household chores much more efficient to do. These home […]
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National History Month theme 2017: “Kasaysayan: Susi sa Nasyonalismo’t Pambansang Kamalayan”
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