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August 17 – An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale strikes Luzon, the Philippines' largest island, leaving at least 21 [5] people dead. [1] August 21 – Former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and Ronaldo Galman are shot dead at Manila International Airport tarmac after his arrival. The event is cited to be a catalyst to the People Power ...
This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Metro Manila is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible ...
John Ceniza - a weightlifter who represented the Philippines at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is 2019 SEA Games and 2023 SEA Games silver medalist. Ramón Solis - a weightlifter who represented the Philippines internationally from 1975 to 1998. He won gold medals in 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989 and 1991 in the Southeast Asian Games.
Leaf speech (language and meaning) is popular among the Dumagat people, who use leaves to express themselves and send secret messages. [204] Shamanism and its related healing arts are found throughout the country, with each ethnic group having its unique concepts of shamanism and healing.
June 13 – Pioneer 10 passes the orbit of Neptune, becoming the first man-made object to travel beyond the major planets of the Solar System. September 26 – The Soyuz T-10-1 mission ends in a pad abort at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, when a pad fire occurs at the base of the Soyuz U rocket during the launch countdown.
The Order of National Artists of the Philippines (Tagalog: Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the order are known as National Artists.
18 August – Nikolaus Pevsner, German-born British art historian (b.1902). 28 October – Otto Messmer, American animator (b.1892). 5 November – Jean-Marc Reiser, French comics creator (b.1941). 17 November – John Russell Harper, Canadian art historian (b.1914). 2 December – Aart van den IJssel, Dutch sculptor (b.1922).
National Academy of Science and Technology recognizes worthy contributions of Filipino scientists in the advancement of science and technology in the country during its Annual Scientific Meeting. It includes the following recognitions: Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS), The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS) Prize for ...