On July 13, 1883, Henry Otley Beyer, dubbed as the "Father of Philippine Anthropology", a Filipinologist, was born in Edgewood, Iowa, USA. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Denver, Colorado and later pursued further graduate studies at Harvard University as a Winthrop scholar.
Significant Events in July in Filipino History
On the night of July 14, 1960, Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 became a testament to crew professionalism and emergency preparedness when it successfully ditched in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Polillo Island, Quezon, Philippines. The accident, which resulted in 57 survivors out of 58 people on board, stands as one of the most remarkable survival stories in aviation history.
The establishment of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on July 15, 1987, marked a significant milestone in Philippine history, particularly for the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera mountain range. This administrative region was created to address the unique cultural, social, and economic needs of the region, home to several ethno-linguistic groups collectively known as the Igorot. The creation of CAR was a response to historical marginalization and a step toward fulfilling the constitutional mandate for regional autonomy, as outlined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
On July 16, 1990, a powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's history. Registering a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter Scale, the quake's epicenter was located near Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, approximately 100 kilometers northeast of Manila. The tremor, caused by movement along the Philippine Fault System, unleashed widespread destruction across Central Luzon and beyond, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and reshaping communities.
Lucio Chua Tan Sr., born on July 17, 1934, in Amoy (now Xiamen), Fujian, China, is a Filipino billionaire businessman and philanthropist whose journey from poverty to prominence is a testament to perseverance and strategic acumen. As the founder and chairman of LT Group, Inc., Tan has built a sprawling conglomerate with interests in tobacco, banking, airlines, liquor, real estate, beverages, and education.
On July 17, 1948, President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act No. 333, officially designating Quezon City as the capital of the Philippines, a role it assumed in place of Manila, which had been the capital since the Spanish colonial period. This legislative act was a significant milestone in the nation's post-war recovery, aiming to establish a modern, planned urban center to serve as the administrative heart of the Philippines. The decision was rooted in the vision of President Manuel L. Quezon, after whom the city was named, and reflected the country's aspirations for renewal and modernization following the devastation of World War II.
On July 18, 1875, Marina Dizon y Bartolome, Heroine of the Philippine Revolution and one of the first women initiated into the Katipunan, was born in Trozo in Manila, to Jose Dizon, one of the thirteen revolutionary martyrs of Bagumbayan and Roberta Bartolome. She was barely eight months old when her mother died. Her aunt Josefa Dizon, Emilio Jacinto's mother took care of her.
Jose de Jesus Roy stands as one of the Philippines' most distinguished statesmen, earning the moniker "the poor man's economist" for his unwavering dedication to improving the lives of Filipino farmers and workers. His remarkable 25-year career in the Philippine Congress, spanning both the House of Representatives and the Senate, left an indelible mark on the country's banking system, land reform policies, and anti-corruption efforts.