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December 12 is the 346th day of the year ... 1999 – A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Philippines's main island of Luzon, killing six people, injuring 40, ...
Philippine flags on display. Prior to 1964, June 12 was observed as Flag Day in the country. In 1965, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 374, which moved National Flag Day to May 28 (the date the Philippine Flag was first flown in the victory by Filipino forces in the Battle of Alapan located in Imus, Cavite in 1898).
On December 12, 1999, a M w 7.3 earthquake struck the northern coast of Zambales in the Philippines. [1] It was felt in various provinces on the island of Luzon including as far north as Ilocos Norte and as far south as Quezon. [3]
December 12 A petition, seeking permission for a night school, is submitted by 21 young women of Malolos, Bulacan, to the Governor-General. [34] 1889 La Solidaridad is first published in Spain as the Propaganda Movement's organ. [45] [86] El Ilocano is established; country's first local newspaper (1889–1896). [45] [86] [clarification needed]
Simbang Gabi originated in 1669 during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, as a practical compromise for farmers who began working before sunrise.When the Christmas season would begin, it was customary to hold novenas in the evenings, which was more common in the rest of the Hispanic world, but the priests saw that the people would attend despite the day's fatigue.
[10] On August 4, 1964, Republic Act No. 4166 renamed July 4 holiday as "Philippine Republic Day", proclaimed June 12 as "Philippine Independence Day", and enjoined all citizens of the Philippines to observe the latter with befitting rites. [11]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Philippines' central bank, issues a statement that it is currently monitoring an increase in complaints on social media regarding Banco de Oro clients losing money and having their accounts hacked. Politics and elections. 2021 New Caledonian independence referendum
Cesar Enrique Aguinaldo Virata KGCR (born December 12, 1930) [2] is a Filipino former statesman and businessman who was the fourth Prime Minister of the Philippines from 1981 to 1986. He is currently serving as the corporate vice chairman of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation. [3]