July 7, 1892, the Deportation of Dr. Jose Rizal to Dapitan was Made Public; the Katipunan was Founded.
Today in Philippine History. On July 7, 1892, Gov. Eulogio Despujol announced his immediate deportation to Dapitan, through a decree published in the Gaceta, to the remote town in Zamboanga.
July 6, 1765, Jose Raon arrived in Manila to become Governor General.
Today in Philippine History. July 6, 1765, Jose Raon arrived in Manila to become Governor General.
July 3, 1997 Britain’s Prince Charles arrived in the country aboard the royal yacht Britannica.
Today in Philippine History. July 3,1997 Britain's Prince Charles arrived in the country aboard the royal yacht Britannica, following the turn over of Hong Kong from British rule to China.
July 3, 1892, Dr. Jose Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina.
Rizal organized the La Liga Filipina upon his return to the Philippines on July 3, 1892.
July 2, 1889, the Manila School of Agriculture was Established.
Today in Philippine History. The Manila school of agriculture was created by royal decree of November 29, 1887, and established at Manila, July 2, 1889.
July 2, 1973, San Juanico Bridge was Inaugurated.
Today in Philippine History. On July 2, 1973, President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated the 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge linking Samar and Leyte which he called a symbol of the Filipinos’ vision and firm resolve to unite themselves under the New Society.
July 2, 1990, Mrs. Marcos was acquitted of charges of racketeering, fraud by New York jury
Today in Philippine History. On July 2, 1990, on her 61st birthday, former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos, was acquitted of all charges that she raided the country's treasury and invested the money in the United States. A New York Federal Court jury of 12, voted 10-2 in favor of Mrs. Marcos.
June 28, 1848, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Got Married
Today in Philippine History. June 28, 1848, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the parents of Dr. Jose Rizal, got married.
June 26, 1875, a Royal decree was issued authorizing the preparation of a general plan for a railroad in Luzon.
Today in Philippine History. June 26, 1875, a Royal decree was issued authorizing the preparation of a general plan for a railroad in Luzon.
June 24, 1571 Manila was proclaimed as the capital of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines.
Today in Philippine History. June 24, 1571 Manila was proclamed as the capital of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines.
June 23, 1869, Carlos Maria de la Torre Assumed Office as the New Governor-General of the Philippines.
Today in Philippine History. June 23, 1869, in the first flush of the revolution a new governor, General Carlos Ma. de la Torre y Nava Cerrada, assumed office as the new Governor-General of the Philippines.
June 21, 1574, Fray Martin de Rada, Father Provincial of the Augustinians in the Philippines, gave his written opinion regarding the exaction by the Spaniards of tributes from the natives.
Today in Philippine History. June 21, 1574, Fray Martin de Rada gave his written opinion regarding the exaction by the Spaniards of tributes from the natives.
June 21, 1574, Felipe II of Spain, bestowed upon Manila the title of “Insigne y siempre leal Ciudad” (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City).”
Today in Philippine History. June 21, 1574, King Felipe II of Spain, bestowed upon Manila that of "Insigne y siempre leal Ciudad" (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City) and permitted the establishment of a new municipal office, and on Luzon the title of "Nuevo Reino de Castilla"(New Kingdom of Castilla).
June 19, 1943 the KALIBAPI Elected Twenty Members of the Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence
Today in Philippine History. June 19, 1943, The KALIBAPI elected twenty members of the Preparatory Commission to draft a constitution for Philippine independence.
June 16, 1980, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas was Established.
Today in Philippine History. June 16, 1980, The Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) was established through Batas Pambansa 79.
June 14, 1960, Dwight Eisenhower arrived in Manila for state visit
Today in Philippine History. June 14, 1960 President Carlos P. Garcia welcomed U.S. President Eisenhower, who arrived at the Manila International Airport.
