The Filipino-American War 1899-1902

The start of the war
Tensions between the Filipinos and the American soldiers on the islands existed because of the conflicting movements for independence and colonization, aggravated by the feelings of betrayal on the part of Aguinaldo, who had been brought to the islands by the American navy. Hostilities started on February 4, 1899 when an American soldier shot a Filipino soldier who was crossing a bridge into American-occupied territory in San Juan del Monte, an incident historians now consider to be the start of the war. U.S. President William McKinley later told reporters "that the insurgents had attacked Manila" in justifying war on the Philippines. The Battle of Manila (1899) that followed caused two thousand casualties for Filipinos and two hundred and fifty for the Americans.

Sa Paglipas ng Panahon: THE OLD MANILA SCENE

The Hello Garci Scandal

The Hello Garci scandal (2005—present) (or just Hello Garci) is a political scandal and electoral crisis in the Philippines.

The scandal involves incumbent president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who allegedly rigged the 2004 national election in her favor. The official results of that election gave Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Noli de Castro the presidency and vice-presidency, respectively. Hundreds of national and local positions were also contested during this election. The scandal and crisis began in June 2005 when audio recordings were released. This escalated, when a minority of the lower house of Congress attempted to subject Arroyo in an impeachment trial. This was blocked by Arroyo's coalition allies in September 2005. [1] No trial has taken place thus far.

Divine Commander in Chief

A Tribute to Jaime Cardinal Sin, the most influential man in Asia of the 20th Century.

Ang Lupang Hinirang ng mga Bulakenyo

Linggo Ng Bulacan September 8-15

Fiesta Ng Bulacan September 8-15