Aired (May 20, 2017): Ang inakala ni Elvie na pag-asa at magbibigay ginhawa sa kanilang pamilya ay mapapalitan ng pagkatakot at pagdurusa sa mga kamay ng kanyang among Arabo.
Published on Jun 10, 2017
Little is known about the Batanes tunnels dug by Ivatan children during World War II. Jay Taruc meets Lolo Daniel and Lolo Luis, two surviving tunnel diggers who recounted their experiences during the Japanese occupation in Batan Island.
Aired: August 12, 2013
Sa mga nagdaang taon, isang lihim ang ikinukubli ng siyudad sa atin. Kung saan ang lihim na ito ay halos nakalimutan na nang dahil sa mabilis na pag-usad ng buhay, at natabunan na ng iba’t ibang mga gusali. Kumusta na kaya ang kalagayan ng underground tunnel na ito matapos ang mga dumaang digmaan, makalipas ang ilang taon? Samahan natin si Sandra Aguinaldo na balikan ang Fort Bonifacio Tunnel na matatagpuan sa Bonifacio Global City sa Taguig sa kanyang pagsiyasat sa lihim sa ilalim ng siyudad.
Ben (Bobby Andrews) is a dedicated sales agent who’s never really successful in his work while his wife, (Angelu de Leon), who works in the same company, has already stepped up the corporate ladder. What will happen in a marriage when the husband is insecure with his own wife?
The Japanese occupation of the Philippines between 1942 and 1945, when Imperial Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II.
The invasion of the Philippines started on 8 December 1941, ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor, American aircraft were severely damaged in the initial Japanese attack. Lacking air cover, the American Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines withdrew to Java on 12 December 1941. General Douglas MacArthur was ordered out, leaving his men at Corregidor on the night of 11 March 1942 for Australia, 4,000 km away. The 76,000 starving and sick American and Filipino defenders on Bataan surrendered on 9 April 1942, and were forced to endure the infamous Bataan Death March on which 7,000–10,000 died or were murdered. The 13,000 survivors on Corregidor surrendered on 6 May.
Japan occupied the Philippines for over three years, until the surrender of Japan. A highly effective guerilla campaign by Philippine resistance forces controlled sixty percent of the islands, mostly jungle and mountain areas. MacArthur supplied them by submarine, and sent reinforcements and officers. Filipinos remained loyal to the United States, partly because of the American guarantee of independence, and also because the Japanese had pressed large numbers of Filipinos into work details and even put young Filipino women into brothels.
General MacArthur kept his promise to return to the Philippines on 20 October 1944. The landings on the island of Leyte were accompanied by a force of 700 vessels and 174,000 men. Through December 1944, the islands of Leyte and Mindoro were cleared of Japanese soldiers. During the campaign, the Imperial Japanese Army conducted a suicidal defense of the islands. Cities such as Manila (the second most destroyed Allied city in WWII) were reduced to rubble. Between 500,000 and 1,000,000 Filipinos died during the occupation. View Source
Published on Jun 26, 2013
A look back in the past where Filipinos lived a simple life. Manila is the capital of the beautiful Philippines.
The Spanish City of Manila was founded on June 24, 1571, by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi, which was regarded as the official foundation date of the city.
It was the first chartered City by virtue of the Philippine Commission Act 183 on July 31, 1901 and gained autonomy with the passage of Republic Act No. 409 or the “Revised Charter of the City of Manila” on June 18, 1949. It is home to many of the Philippines’ firsts, including the first university (1590), water system (1878), hotel (1889), electricity (1895), oceanarium (1913), stock exchange (1927), flyover (1930s), zoo (1959), pedestrian underpass (1960), science high school (1963), city-run university(1965), city-run hospital (1969), and light rail transit system (1984; also considered as the first LRT system in Southeast Asia).
The title “Manila, Queen of the Pacific 1938” refers to an event held in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, in 1938. The title was bestowed upon Manila as part of a campaign to promote the city and establish it as a prominent cultural and commercial hub in the Pacific region.
During the 1930s, Manila was experiencing rapid growth and development under American colonial rule. The city was undergoing urbanization, with the construction of modern infrastructure, cultural institutions, and commercial centers.
To highlight Manila’s progress and attract international attention, the local government organized the “Manila, Queen of the Pacific” campaign. The title aimed to position Manila as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, worthy of being called the “Queen” of the Pacific region.
The campaign included various cultural and promotional events, such as beauty pageants, parades, exhibitions, and performances. These activities showcased Manila’s architectural landmarks, cultural heritage, and its potential as a business and tourism destination.
While the campaign was successful in generating publicity and fostering a sense of pride among the residents, the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific in 1941 disrupted the development and growth of Manila. The city suffered significant damage during the war and went through a period of reconstruction and rebuilding in subsequent years.
Today, Manila remains an important city in the Philippines and a center for commerce, culture, and tourism. While the specific title “Queen of the Pacific” is not widely used today, the city continues to evolve and contribute to the nation’s progress.
