MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- On March 1, 1973, the state-run Philippines News Agency was officially organized under the then Department of Public Information (DPI).It replaced the former Philippine News Service (PNS), the country's first and privately-owned news-gathering agency which was ...
1942. During WWII, General Douglas McArthur leaves the Philippines for Australia as Japanese forces advance in the Pacific.At the time McArthur vows“I shall return!” He keeps that promise nearly 3 years later, when the allies reclaim the Philippines from the Japanese. 在二战期间,当日本进占...
Based on data from the past 15 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 13,000 quakes on average per year in the Philippines: Mag. 8 or higher: 0.03 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 31.3 years) Mag. 7 or higher: 0.98 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1 ...
The first baseball play-off game for a league championship was played in 1946. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-2…Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines in 1975. Celebrity Birthdays U.S. President Jimmy Carter is 97; “The Sound...
Apr 27, 1521 Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer, died at 41 (killed by natives in the Philippines). Quote for Today “The church says the earth is flat, but I have seen its shadow on the moon, and I have more confidence even in a shadow tha...
Today in World War II History—February 27, 1940 & 1945 Thursday, February 27, 2025 by Sarah Sundin 85 Years Ago— Gen. Douglas MacArthur officially turns over the government of the Philippines to President Sergio Osmeña. Today in World War II History—February 26, 1940 & 1945 ...
1.) Local and Global Media in the Philippines 2.) Communication Media in the Philippines 3.) Controversial and Viral Forms of Media in the Philippines 4.) Alternative Media in the Philippines 1.) Local and Global Media in the Philippines ...
The Philippines has a rich history in gold mining, dating back to pre-colonial times when gold was used as currency and traded with neighboring regions. The country’s geographic diversity, particularly in areas like Mindanao and the Cordillera region, has made it a hub for small-scale gold ...
PCSOis the central agency in the Philippines that legally conducts nationwide lottery draws. The money generated from the bets is used to provide funds for charity purposes. Likewise, the money is also utilized for health programs, medical assistance & services, and charities of national character....
Most people had died, including its captain Magellan who was killed in the Philippines in April 1521. Today is Fight Procrastination Day Is there anything, anything you want to do? Do it now - it's now or never. ...