Rosa Sevilla de Alvero: Filipina Suffragist It's ***Women's Month***, but the annual celebration observes on **March 8** *that highlights the contributions of women throughout history*. The moment you'll visit Google.com, it shows an illustration of a woman wearing a Maria Clara dress while she places a ballot inside a box (**lead image**). This was the company's tribute to one of our suffragists who fought her fellow sisters of their right to vote in **1937**. On this day…
6 months later... It's been six months since using this platform, and it was a great ride for me. Previously using it as a sideline, I left ***Teleperformance - Mall of Asia*** on **November 17, 2020**, so I can use the platform full time. I started to write my diary entries and traveled within the pandemic to other interesting articles from the latest news, sports, history (Filipino & International History), my technical expertise for Microsoft Office, and my personal…
Netflix Documentary Review: Sunderland 'til I Die *Drama, Tension, and Pressure*. These are the things I would describe in this sports documentary as they invite a camera crew to view different perspectives from the management, the players, also to the fans of **Sunderland Association Football Club**. It follows the club's relegation from EFL's The Championships to League One. Who is Sunderland A.F.C.? **Sunderland A.F.C.** is a professional football club based in the…
A Year After The Lockdown It's been a year when the government declared the **Enhanced Community Quarantine** (**ECQ**), then the **General Community Quarantine** (**GCQ**), and a **2-week Modified General Community Quarantine** until the whole country is still under **GCQ** but now things are gradually coming back even if a new variant is on the loose. I'm about to look back when the whole nation stops in just one snap. The 1st Quarter of 2020 After the eruption on Mt. Taal…
Hiroo Onoda: The Last Imperial Warrior of World War II **March 11, 1974**, an intelligence officer of Imperial Japan *continues to fight after World War II, and will only be relieved by his superior to surrender*. After hiding for 3 decades in the vast jungles of the Philippines, he publicly surrendered to ***Pres. Ferdinand Marcos***. Who was this Imperial Officer? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda ***Hiroo Onoda***. A…
Bongbong I: the First Filipino-made Missile Missiles are guided ranged weapons, it can be classified as a guided missile or a guided rocket capable of self-propelled flight either by a jet engine or a rocket motor. Missiles may have different variations and applications when the weapon is used. On this day, the First Filipino-made missile was successfully launched on an island near Corregidor. History http://kbl.org.ph/what-is-a-santa-barbara-project/ Months before the…
Pinoy Tokusatsu: Carpioman Calling all fans of the Super Sentai and Tokusatsu series of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, we have a Filipino-made Tokusatsu series called Carpioman which now gains popularity around social media. The show's 1st Episode was uploaded a week ago, giving an homage to the Japanese shows we grew up to with a mix of our own heritage. You can watch the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXhObvsWZ8 What's a Tokusatsu? It translates to special filming,…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 1) Yesterday marked the **500th Anniversary** of bringing Christianism to the Philippines, along with the Spaniards colonizing their new colony on the far east. When the Spanish Navy's ship ***Juan Sebastian Elcano*** (named after one of Magellan's crew) attempts to re-enact their voyage from Guam to the Visayan Islands. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_training_ship_Juan_Sebasti%C3%A1n_de_Elcano As Catholics,…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 2) Previously, I discussed ***the Magellan-Elcano Expedition*** that lasted for **2 years**, from **1519 to 1522**. As promised, I'll bring together my previous articles piece by piece, along with discoveries & new sources why the Colonial Rule of the Spaniards lasted for 333 years. So, let's continue. The Aftermath of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 3) In my previous article, I discussed *2 explorations commissioned by the* ***Viceroy of New Spain*** *to search for the* ***Islands of the West***. ***Villalobos*** was captured by the Portuguese when they reached **Leyte** & **Samar** to create a settlement for the empire, until he died in exile at **Amboyna**, **Indonesia**.…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 4) Legazpi's Expedition was supposed to be peaceful, but a Rajah of Cebu challenged him, followed by his continuous conquest up north sending one of his crew to explore the rich resources of Luzon. But they tried to ally with our local leaders until they established a new settlement declaring it as the capital & seat of the Spanish East Indies. Aside from the government's declaration, the walled city of…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 5) Here's the continuation of the list of the Philippine Revolts, including a key figure who resisted conversion to Catholicism against the Spanish Empire. Igorot Revolt of 1601 This was a religious revolt when an expedition was sent by ***Governor-General de Guzman*** with the aid of ***Padre Esteban Marin*** for the **Igorots** of the **Cordillera Mountains** to convert their religious views to Catholicism. The…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 6) As the list goes on, this is a continuation of the list of Philippine Revolts against Spain. Ladia Revolt A **Moro-Bornean**, and *a self-claimed descendant of* ***Lakan Dula*** named ***Ladia***, came to **Malolos** in **1643**. His land was confiscated by the Spaniards and he thought it's about time to stage an uprising and declare himself as the King of the Tagalogs. Despite that a priest tried to convince him…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 7) Down to the last 5 revolts during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines. Basi Revolt (1807) Known as *the* ***Ambaristo Revolt***, led by ***Pedro Mateo*** & ***Salargo Ambaristo***. This revolt was very unique, and it is for the Ilocano's love for **basi**. In **1786**, the colonial government expropriated the manufacture and sale of **basi** (**sugarcane wine**) effectively banning private manufacturers of…
The Spanish Colonization that lasted for 3 Centuries (Part 8) This is a continuation from my last part after the events of the **Cavite Mutiny of 1872**: The powder keg that explodes after the public execution of **Gomburza**, and *my thoughts 500 years later*. https://read.cash/@rapsantos/the-spanish-colonization-that-lasted-for-3-centuries-part-7-56b5bef3 Rizal was exiled from his later years at **Dapitan** before his death, ***La Liga Filipina*** (***The Filipino…
The Tejeros Convention of 1897 *The 1st presidential and vice-presidential elections in* ***Filipino History***, but only members of the Katipunan can only vote, not the general public. One of the most important meetings of the armed revolt-group during the later years of the Spanish colonization in the Philippines. Who are the men present at the Tejeros Convention? The assembly was held on **March 22, 1897**, in a friar estate residence called ***Hacienda Tejeros*** at…
Freedom! x 3/2/19 I remember this exact date (**March 2, 2019**), 2 years ago, where I broke my chains from my 1st company that I served for 3 years. It was a great ride for me, working with people from a diverse environment from different backgrounds, until I decided to leave so I can shift my career into a different path. How did I get into the Business Process Outsourcing industry? https://read.cash/@rapsantos/6-years-later-d8ce21d3 I was a fresh graduate from **ABE…
Celebrities that I met before the pandemic With the rise of affected cases of different variants of the coronavirus, the country is still under community quarantine with more enforced rules until **April 4**. I wish everyone to be safe and stay healthy. We can beat this pandemic that changed our lives for a year now, by washing our hands frequently, always wear your protective headgear (mask & shield), and maintain your distance from others. As all forms of entertainment are…
6 months later... Just want to give a big shoutout to @CryptoMax as my first sponsor on this platform. Cheers!
Gamer: Choose who you want to be "Video Games destroyed my life. Good thing I have extra lives." I remember this quote from one of my favorite statement shirts that I'm wearing back then until I donated it to a local charity and other shirts that don't fit anymore on me. Yes, you got extra lives but in real life, you only got one shot whether if it be successful, or not as you gain experience and learn from it. I still love video games, and my mouth is watering for new…
On This Day: The AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers: Philippines Vs. Tajikistan 3 years ago, we Filipino Football fans relive this moment. On the evening of **March 27, 2018**, the Philippine Azkals qualifies for one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Asia, the **AFC Asian Cup**. I was with my brothers on Ultras Filipinas and witnessed that game-changing moment. You can watch the video below for the full match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tsM6NyFT8g&t=6272s From…
One pathetic sob story later... the National Capital Region and other provinces are now under ECQ again. Wishing everyone to be safe & stay healthy.
My New Game Plan this 2021 I was busy for the whole day packing up my stuff so we're about to move out to another house. I thought we'll be staying here for a few months and just like from our previous home, there were a lot of defects around this house and the owner is quite a loudmouth. Anyway, tomorrow in the afternoon we'll be moving out so here's my new game plan. No more Job Hunting. Go Full Time here! The moment I got demotivated from using this platform for the past…
Bill Gates: We are not ready for the next epidemic The video below was recorded years ago before the pandemic in **March 2015** in **Vancouver**, **Canada**, which one of the most influential innovators of our time shared possible outcomes that we currently face today. The man speaking in front of the crowd was a *software developer*, *businessman*, and *philanthropist*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Af6b_wyiwI Who is Bill Gates? Aside from being a software developer,…
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