Category: Philippine History
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The American Legion Honoring the Fallen
Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: The Memorial Monument – Photo Credit: Victoria Siegel The U.S. army never leaves its men behind. They do everything possible to bring the men and women killed in battle home even if it takes decades. They never forget. In that spirit, Jack Mckie legion member of Post…
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Simbang Gabi – Philippine Christmas Tradition
Originally posted on Subli: ? ? Tradition has it that Christmas celebration in the Philippines begins on December 16, nine days before Christmas Day and ends on January 6, the feast of the Three Kings. Simbang Gabi is a series of nine predawn masses. The predawn mass was celebrated every morning from December 16 to…
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Remembering Dec. 8, 1941
Originally posted on Subli: Photo Credit – warfarehistorynetwork.com Smoke rises from Clark Field after a Japanese air attack. ? Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is one of the most holy days in the Philippine Christian calendar. On the eve of the Feast in 1941, there was a festive mood all around. Because…
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Lumpia – Filipino Spring Roll
Originally posted on Subli: ? Photo Credit – Pinterest With Christmas around the corner, most Filipinos think about feast and the coming Christmas season. That can only mean food. At every Filipino home, there are certain food that always grace the table during family gatherings. The most prominent among them are lechon (a roast pig),…
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Limahong, A Chinese Pirate Invaded the Philippines, Part II
Originally posted on Subli: ? Invasion by Limahong. Painting by Carolos ‘Botong’ Franciscco, 1956 ? Limahong was determined to capture Manila in spite of the loss in Parañaque. He set sail again and arrived in Manila Bay. He sent forward his Lieutenant, Sioco, and 600 fighting men to demand the surrender of the Spaniards. Alarm…
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Oldest Pearl Harbor veteran dies at 106
As reported by The Conservative Brief on Nov. 24, 2018. Ray Chavez, a man who was celebrated as the oldest living veteran of the Pearl Harbor attack, died Wednesday at the age of 106 in the San Diego suburb of Poway after a battle with pneumonia. The mild-mannered Chavez became a national figure three years…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Also for the freedom we enjoy each day, remember our troops as you share your meal with your family. Happy Thanksgiving to All!!
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11th Airborne Paratrooper – Melvin Garten
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper: Col. Melvin Garten Wednesday, July 04, 2018 Media’s self-importance never dies An Associated Press photographer died. He was the fellow who took the picture of a fully armed paramilitary immigration enforcement officer taking a screaming child of six by force who was hiding with an adult in a closet, as…
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