Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The holiday traces its roots to the Cry of Pugad Lawin in August 1896, which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution. [3] The date and the location of the cry have been long disputed. From 1911 to 1962, the cry was thought to have emanated from Balintawak (now in modern-day Balingasa, Quezon City) on August 26. [4]
Non-working holiday in Cagayan de Oro. August 30 Pinaglabanan Day: Araw ng Pinaglabanan: This special non-working holiday applies to San Juan only, often in celebration of the 1896 Battle of Pinaglabanan, the first major battle of the Philippine Revolution and the first major defeat for revolutionary forces. August 30 Gat. Marcelo H. Del Pilar Day
August 30 is the 242nd day of the year ... 1896 – Philippine Revolution: ... 1940 – Jack Biondolillo, American bowler (d. 2021) [31]
Get the full list of August holidays, observances and awareness days. Mark your calendar with these dates, including daily, weekly and monthly celebrations.
She represents the Philippines at Miss Earth 2021 on November 21. August 21 – Dindi Pajares finishes in the Top 12 at Miss Supranational 2021 in Malopolska, Poland. September 30 – Beatrice Gomez of Cebu City wins Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and represents the Philippines at Miss Universe 2021 on December 13.
The Philippine national government aims to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Filipinos' first contact with the Spanish in 1521 from a Filipino-centric point of view in 2021. The National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) was formed for this purpose in May 2018, when President Rodrigo Duterte issued Executive Order (EO) No. 55. [ 1 ]
August 7 to 13: Exercise with Your Child Week, International Assistance Dog Week, National Farmers Market Week August 25 to 31: Be Kind to Humankind Week Monthly Observances in August 2023
Get a full list of August 2024 holidays and observances, like National Sisters Day, ... Friday, Aug. 30. College Colors Day. Frankenstein Day. International Cabernet Sauvignon Day.