Clipping from The Philippines Herald, dated July 18, 1938: CAPTION: “Will not tolerate meddling—The President [Manuel L. Quezon] in his radiocast speech, reiterated his stand on the religious instruction issue, saying that when he vetoed the religious measure just before he left for Japan and China, he did it in order to prevent any meddling in the affairs of the government.”
Will not tolerate meddling.
The funeral procession of Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr., threading through the crowd that had defiantly assembled to bid a final farewell to the fallen hero. As the caption notes, “Ex-President Diosdado Macapagal and Ninoy’s only son, Noynoy, lead the pallbearers.”
More bravery and defiance, from the Filipino people, for the martyred Ninoy: As the truck carrying the bier entered Luneta, the crowd lowered the Philippine flag to honor and respect the man that had brought them together.
“Ninoy’s only son, Noynoy, [one of two who] lead the pallbearers.” I think of the President—I try to fathom how to carry on irrevocably, painfully human. Today: To have lost a father twenty-nine years ago—and having had to honor him as hero first every year—and and and to bring back to the family the body-cloaked-by-sea of a good friend; to take Jesse Robredo home. I think of weight.
Another photo of Maria Aurora “Baby” Quezon, this time as she’s seated in the Quezon box to view the Independence Ceremony of July 4, 1946.
That expression on her face makes my heart go a-tremble.
The stars on the flag of the United States of America—seen here and here—used for the independence ceremony of July 4, 1946 were sewn by hand, by Mrs. Trinidad L. Roxas and other ladies including Mrs. Aurora A. Quezon and Mrs. Esperanza L. Osmeña.
I’ve been all wistful and giddy over this photo, ever since I first saw it. I’ve begun to realize how deliciously dorky my job can get, haha. [Anyhoosies, do follow the official Tumblr of the Presidential Museum and Library, so y’all can be wistful-and-giddy at odd times of the day.]
On July 4, 1946, the United States of America formally recognized the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. In ceremonies held in the Independence Grandstand (a temporary structure built in front of the Rizal Monument), the rain-drenched American tricolor was lowered, while the as-soaked Philippine flag was raised.
It’s Republic Day! Here’s a film clip [medyo bitin] of that fateful day in 1946. Look at them ladies with the fashyon sunglasses; try not to sniffle when you see the exchange of the flags.
Imelda Romualdez Marcos, Representative of the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte, turned 83 yesterday. In the photo above, the Former First Lady Marcos is seated beside the First Ladies of leaders attending the seven-nation Manila Summit Conference, held in 1966.
It’s umbrellas out for the First Ladies, and we here at the PCDSPO hope you keep yours handy. [But we mostly hope that you are all warm and toasty and snug and safe inside your homes.] - SM
The bouffants are out, too. [Echoes of The Princess Diaries: Legs crossed at the ankles, hands clasped neatly on one’s lap, thy bouffant must not toucheth the backeth of the chaireth!]
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Clipping from The Philippines Herald, dated July 18, 1938: CAPTION: “Will not tolerate meddling—The President [Manuel L. Quezon] in his radiocast speech, reiterated his stand on the religious instruction issue, saying that when he vetoed the religious measure just before he left for Japan and China, he did it in order to prevent any meddling in the affairs of the government.”
Read the speech in the Official Gazette.
Will not tolerate meddling.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8bqxf6xnB1qifq8yo1_1280.jpg)
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The funeral procession of Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr., threading through the crowd that had defiantly assembled to bid a final farewell to the fallen hero. As the caption notes, “Ex-President Diosdado Macapagal and Ninoy’s only son, Noynoy, lead the pallbearers.”
More bravery and defiance, from the Filipino people, for the martyred Ninoy: As the truck carrying the bier entered Luneta, the crowd lowered the Philippine flag to honor and respect the man that had brought them together.
“Ninoy’s only son, Noynoy, [one of two who] lead the pallbearers.” I think of the President—I try to fathom how to carry on irrevocably, painfully human. Today: To have lost a father twenty-nine years ago—and having had to honor him as hero first every year—and and and to bring back to the family the body-cloaked-by-sea of a good friend; to take Jesse Robredo home. I think of weight.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m93g8hcItF1qifq8yo1_1280.jpg)
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The stars on the flag of the United States of America—seen here and here—used for the independence ceremony of July 4, 1946 were sewn by hand, by Mrs. Trinidad L. Roxas and other ladies including Mrs. Aurora A. Quezon and Mrs. Esperanza L. Osmeña.
I’ve been all wistful and giddy over this photo, ever since I first saw it. I’ve begun to realize how deliciously dorky my job can get, haha. [Anyhoosies, do follow the official Tumblr of the Presidential Museum and Library, so y’all can be wistful-and-giddy at odd times of the day.]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6mpz1aHu01qifq8yo1_1280.jpg)
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On July 4, 1946, the United States of America formally recognized the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. In ceremonies held in the Independence Grandstand (a temporary structure built in front of the Rizal Monument), the rain-drenched American tricolor was lowered, while the as-soaked Philippine flag was raised.
Read up on Republic Day at the Official Gazette.
It’s Republic Day! Here’s a film clip [medyo bitin] of that fateful day in 1946. Look at them ladies with the fashyon sunglasses; try not to sniffle when you see the exchange of the flags.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m69jxu5oSx1qifq8yo1_1280.jpg)
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Imelda Romualdez Marcos, Representative of the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte, turned 83 yesterday. In the photo above, the Former First Lady Marcos is seated beside the First Ladies of leaders attending the seven-nation Manila Summit Conference, held in 1966.
It’s umbrellas out for the First Ladies, and we here at the PCDSPO hope you keep yours handy. [But we mostly hope that you are all warm and toasty and snug and safe inside your homes.] - SM
The bouffants are out, too. [Echoes of The Princess Diaries: Legs crossed at the ankles, hands clasped neatly on one’s lap, thy bouffant must not toucheth the backeth of the chaireth!]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6kotxp5h71qifq8yo1_1280.jpg)