Rizal and His Dog Verganza

There's this bronze statue of a young Rizal with his pet dog named Verganza. Sounds really Spanish to you and me. Remember the Spaniards ruled then, and many Filipinos spoke Spanish.

Of Heroes, Mystical Mountains, Nymphs and Cottage Cheese

June 9th 2011
Laguna is a province south of Manila. This Sunday, June 19th, marks the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Calamba, Laguna is his place of birth. Their ancestral house has been rebuilt through the years and it is only the well that remains of the original structure. To celebrate his 150th birthday, the ancestral house--- now aptly called Rizal Shrine --- is all s ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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