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These included the Republica de Filipinas of November 1897, commonly known today as the "Republic of Biak-na-Bato", the Hong Kong Junta government-in-exile, the dictatorial government under which Philippine independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898, and the revolutionary government now commonly known as the First Philippine Republic or ...
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, one of the country's national heroes. He was the founder and eventual Supremo of the Katipunan, a secret society that triggered the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against the Spanish Empire. It is celebrated every November 30, the birth anniversary of Bonifacio.
Malacañang Palace in Manila is the official residence of the president. [note 1] Built in 1750, it has become a prominent symbol of and metonym for the office.Under the Constitution of the Philippines, the president of the Philippines (Filipino: Pangulo ng Pilipinas) is both the head of state and government, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces.
"Andres Bonifacio Centennial", portrait of Andres Bonifacio on the Katipunan flag, year inscriptions "1897" & "1997" marking Bonifacio's death centenary "Republika ng Pilipinas", Flag of the Philippines , denomination
Bonifacio Global City (also known as BGC, Global City, or The Fort) is a central business district and major financial hub located in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) southeast of the capital city of Manila .
The Philippine ten-peso note (Filipino: Sampung Piso) (₱10) was a denomination of Philippine currency.In its latest incarnation, Apolinario Mabini and Andrés Bonifacio are featured on the front side of the notes, while the Barasoain Church and a Blood Compact scene of the Katipuneros are featured on the reverse side. [1]
1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1960–1980) No. Name Term Origin Note(s) 1 Alfredo Galaygay Lamen Sr. April 7, 1967 - December 30, 1967 Sagada: First governor, appointed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. [2] December 30, 1967 - December 30, 1969 First elected governor. [3] 2 Jaime K. Gomez Sr. December 30, 1969 to June 30, 1971 Bontoc
The history of the Philippines dates from the earliest hominin activity in the archipelago at least by 709,000 years ago. [1] Homo luzonensis, a species of archaic humans, was present on the island of Luzon [2] [3] at least by 134,000 years ago. [4] The earliest known anatomically modern human was from Tabon Caves in Palawan dating about 47,000 ...