A RECENT exhibit at Ayala Museum celebrated the birth centennial of León Ma. Guerrero III, diplomat, lawyer, newscaster and writer....
It is the month of February again, the month in 1945 when the Japanese chose to turn our fair city into a battleground and killing ground, as Ambassador Juan José Rocha has said, leading to the death of some 100,000 noncombatant civilians, the destruction of irreparable heritage, and the near-obliteration of public utilities.
Four years ago, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) commemorated the historic first post liberation concert in the Santa Cruz church...
A new book on the fabled Manila Galleon Trade was launched in Hong Kong in February and in Manila recently...
(Editor’s note: Article is based on a talk delivered during the forum, “Bataan Legacy in Manila, 73rd Anniversary of Bataan...
In her vivid account of the first day of Manila’s Liberation on Feb. 3, 1945, Conchita C. Razon (Inquirer, Feb. 3, 2013, page D2) writes: “There were rumors of plans to execute the internees.” How well-founded were these rumors?
What may well be considered the concert of the year was performed at the Meralco Theater on Dec. 14 by...
The passing of Ambassador Juan José Rocha—Johnny to his family and friends—on July 20 was a lamentable loss to Manila’s...
Lita Carlos and her cousin Ernesto “Esto” Lichauco heard it at the same time late Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, 1945—...
Today is Friday, Feb. 3, 2012—a Day of Remembrance. Flashback to Feb. 3, 1945—a day that brings to mind the stark events of a war that begs not to be forgotten.
