One hundred twenty-eight years ago, rifle shots echoed during what was an otherwise quiet morning at Bagumbayan. With the Manila Bay as a backdrop, onlookers watched a lone figure tumble to the ground. The 35-year-old Jose Rizal fell dead, executed by firing squad, composed of Filipino soldiers...
(Part I) Whenever one talks about the political birth of a nation, one inevitably mentions the people behind it. More often than not, instead of talking about a nation’s mother who gave birth to it, we end up with forefathers. Whether that’s a reflection of historical misogyny, a...
From a distance, bagpipe music played. We were nearing the end of the Camino pilgrimage walk. It was an emotional moment for every pilgrim, some who had walked 800 kilometers from a town in the Pyrennes mountains in France to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, others from Sarria, for the...
Today, August 28, Filipinos celebrate our heroes, not one or two, but the many men and women who played a role in the history of the Philippines. According to the Philippine Gazette: “Our national heroes are often portrayed as a pantheon of distinct and powerful personalities who have managed to...
Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...
San Juan City, a recipient of the Gold Mobility Award, was recognized as one of the most bike-friendly cities in Metro Manila. The city government has passed a Bicycle Ordinance that guides the establishment of bike lanes and safety protocols. • Its bike lanes along major streets are secured by...
