Rosalinda R Morgan

Originally posted on Subli: Front view of Aguinaldo House in Kawit, Cavite. Photo Credit: Patrick Roque On August 28, 1896, when the revolution against Spain broke out, Cavite became a bloody theater of war. Emilio Aguinaldo led the ?Caviteños on lightning raids on Spanish headquarters and soon liberated the entire…

Originally posted on Subli: Monument marking the execution site of the Gomburza in Rizal ParkPhoto Credit: Wikipedia by Windows72106  In 1869, the Spanish Cortes recognized individual freedom of expression, association, and worship, legalized civil marriage, and introduced the jury system. A wealthy liberal, Carlos Maria de la Torre, was sent…

Originally posted on Subli: Due to its military importance, Cavite had been attacked by foreigners in their quest to conquer Manila and the Philippines. In 1647, the Dutch made a surprise attack on the city, pounding the port incessantly, but were repulsed. At Sangley Point still stands the ruins of…

Originally posted on Subli: Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons by Jimboy085 Cavite province extends south of Manila along Manila Bay and includes Corregidor Island, and bounds the provinces of Rizal, Laguna, and Batangas. The proximity of Manila provides a job and agricultural market, particularly for coastal residents. In 1954, Trece Martires…

Originally posted on Stop and Smell the Roses – Stay Healthy and Stress Free : By: Rosalinda Morgan Author,?Saving Wentworth Hall Here are a few suggestions to stay healthy. I’ve been practicing healthy habits since I’m in my early 40s, and it shows because, at this last quarter stage of…

Originally posted on Subli: In June 1940, with World War II on the horizon, the U.S. Army solicited bids from 135 automakers for a 1/4 ton “light reconnaissance vehicle” tailored to Army specifications. Only three companies responded — Bantam, Willys, and Ford — but, within a year’s time they collectively…

Originally posted on Subli: With the war going on in Ukraine, I thought of the war in the Philippines when I was a baby. War is a terrible thing, and in memory of my parent’s 79th wedding anniversary, I’m reposting this story of how Dad’s decision saved our lives from…