Pigafetta: Eyewitness to birth of Christianity in PH | Inquirer
WEBFeb 8, 2021 · In 1522, although a Venetian by blood, Pigafetta started to put together his eyewitness notes in French. Three years later, the first printed version, Le voyage et nauigation, appeared in Paris around 1525 and later translated in Italian in 1536 under the title Il Viaggio fatto dagli Spagnivoli.As a historiographical source and as a remarkable piece of writing, Pigafetta’s chronicle is ...
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The 125th Anniversary of the Philippine-American War | Inquirer
WEBDec 30, 2023 · The year 2024 marks the 125 th Anniversary of the Philippine-American War. For most of the 125 years, the war was not even labeled correctly. Americans inaccurately called the war the “Philippine Insurrection.”. In the past fifty years, American historians have expanded historiography of the war. They were able to …
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WEBMay 30, 2024 · Best places to retire in the Philippines. 10. Makati City. If you love a cosmopolitan lifestyle amid a cultural smorgasbord, Makati is the best place for your retirement. The city’s vibrant skyline, lush parks, premium healthcare, arts scene, shopping malls and gourmet dining experiences promise the ultimate urban lifestyle. ADVERTISEMENT.
July 4, 1776: A day unparalleled in human history | Inquirer
WEBOn July 4, 1776, there was a dramatic and profound change in the world. The united thirteen British colonies in North America decided that they had endured enough tyranny from King George III. In the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776, the united colonies declared independence from Great Britain.
The evolution of Philippine Independence Day | Inquirer
WEBJune 12, 2024, commemorates Philippine Independence Day. Filipinos throughout the world will celebrate the struggles and difficulties that the Filipino people have had to fight for independence from foreign powers. On a positive note, the Philippines was the first colony in Asia to gain its independence. Throughout the late 19 th and 20 th ...
Rob Schneider under fire for his views on ‘Last Supper’ parody
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The Fil-Am actor and comedian is boycotting the Paris Olympics over the parody, which he found disrespectful to Christianity. Filipino American actor and comedian Rob Schneider, one of the public figures criticizing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony for disrespect to Christianity, has come under fire …
June 1899: Power struggle during the Philippine-American War
WEBMay 31, 2024 · This was the case during the conventional phase of the Philippine-American War. With the untimely death of General Luna on June 5, 1899, the Filipinos had lost their best military mind and leader. The conventional phase of the Philippine-American War lasted until November 1899. If General Luna had lived, maybe there would have been a …
Alex Eala hits biggest pro career win at Madrid Open
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Alex Eala (PHOTO: Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP) Dubbed as “the biggest match of her career,” Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala exhibited sheer resilience and skill as she secured a victory over world No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine. The 18-year-old tennis prodigy overcame a set deficit in the initial set but swiftly bounced back in …
More Chinese migrants are crossing US-Mexico border | Inquirer
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · INQUIRER.net US Bureau / 01:48 AM February 26, 2024. Data from the Department of Homeland Security shows that US Border Patrol detained more than 31,000 Chinese citizens in the first 11 months of 2023. Photo from Ethnic Media Services. A Chinese migrant who crossed the US-Mexico border into California earlier this year died outside his New York ...